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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1902
Page
4
The State Journal reports wireless dispatches from Associated Press on President Roosevelt’s Omaha visit and ongoing national political platforms. It surveys Kansas City platform endorsements, party strength in the South, and congressional apportionment. It also notes U S electrical industry growth and port statistics for 1901–02.
Treasury figures show Great Lakes freight receipts across 144 ports reached 23 T 1 828 net tons for seven months ending July, up from 18 401 267 last year. Ore and minerals led gains, coal also rose, while overall lake traffic stayed strong, with 31 413 vessels arriving carrying 687 576 tons registry and 37 798 vessels noted.
Weather woes hit Greenwood and Jewell counties with ruined potato crop and persistent sand burrs. Reports mention Courtland fraternal picnic, merry go round arrival, and a Jersey cow record near Wellsville. Miscellaneous items include a white pelican sighting near Colby, school-book shortages in certain areas, and local civic notes from Emporia to Greensburg.
A jumble of observations about what people want and do not want after getting it. It touches on appearances versus feelings, the role of busybodies, and the oddities of social behavior without a clear single event or person. The text weaves through themes of mourning, judgment, and monetary phrases in a satirical tone.
A fragment from Laces Loige No 17 AF notes a special communications event to be held at Oak Apron Bal Rednen with details about masters and officers. The text is garbled but indicates a meeting of the fraternal lodge and references officers such as Master Mamens and others.
A rain hold delays General Sam’s column and Brigadier Usner’s force in Mindanao. Troop movements toward Macin are paused for days while discussions on tariff concessions and immigration authority surface in Washington. Cholera cases aboard the United States transport Sherman fuel concerns as casualties rise and general Chaffee faces widespread speculation.
Samson, treasurer of the Kanes State Exposition, sent a notice to Rev J T alcFarland, pastor of the First Methodist church, demanding a public retraction of alleged statements. He claims Mc Ferland visited the scene this morning but was out, and warns of defense if not retracting.
Minn voters registered fully on September 1 as first ever primary system allows selecting own candidates. Republican contenders Tawney and Bletcher seek renomination in the First District and Wirth. Heatwole and Baldy cases draw multiple challengers.
Report covers August 1 to November 16 showing 65 children housed, with 40 from Shawnee County and 26 sent to new homes. Home notes completion of hot water heating installation and ongoing fundraising to finish outstanding building costs.
Fire along Clear Creek has again spread beyond control, burning for weeks and threatening water supply. Officials warn the fire’s reach may constrain regional water protection and disrupt resources as the blaze continues in the Denver area.
The fragment notes a New York Giants connection with Garvin and a balance of effort against the Brooklyn aggregation, indicating a sports or team negotiation context. The text is incomplete but signals a matchup or roster balance topic involving Garvin and Brooklyn.
Fragmentary notes indicate gate receipts and ticket sales for an event, with mentions of cash totals and advance sale figures. The passage is garbled and references season family and midway payments without clear details or complete names or dates.
A Pigeons farmer near Michigan Avenue reports that after three weeks of eating canned peaches his teeth began to fall out one by one. Dentists tried to save them, but decay advanced rapidly. He suspects the peaches may contain a poisonous substance, though the farmer denies any prior weakness.
A man previously imprisoned altered his name in order to seek employment triggering a state law violation. He was sentenced to sixty days. The arrest followed a claim that his wife and another person had starved in bed.
North Topeka resident Wallace of 1218 Blarrl eon Street reports a prize sunflower reaching around nineteen feet. Seed allegedly brought from Honolulu, though plant resembles local Kansan wild variety and could reach similar height with time and care.
G C Clemens appeared in supreme court this afternoon appealing the American Book Company contract. Ree ward company’s text book case involved Wade of police court fame and a bond earlier. A group met Friday. one member reportedly struck a motorist. A letter to Mayor Parker names September 22 for his return, with questions likely settled by then.
A fragmented report discusses a potential offer tied to royalties from a metal prospect. It notes uncertainty about future earnings while detailing land in cultivation and a plantation, with part kept and part rough and densely timbered. The piece mentions arrangements connected to Topeka and aspects of inheritance or stewardship.
The examiner outlines that testimony should not be directed by a single party and that the involved parties must agree on which testimony to receive. Counsel discussed arranging testimony at the September hearing, aiming to rest the record with agreed statements and examiner action.
A fusionist group seeks to compel the secretary of state George A. Clark and county officials to restore the Democratic and Populist tickets to the official ballot. The petition, filed in the Supreme Court, has not yet been formally entered but has passed preliminary stages with justices Doster and others noted.
Coach Gill arrives at Fort Beott to coach Wantavars. He will oversee training as players prepare for positions. The team has been working on the bull grounds this week and will begin earnest training shortly amid enthusiastic preparation.
Deaths and funerals page reports the passing of Mr. Frank J Weeks and Mrs. Ary White of 1402 Vine Street. Services for Mrs. White were this afternoon at the church at 30 o'clock. Albert Walker Street home services announced later. Funeral arrangements are being announced. Democrats claim a sure thing in election coverage as Republicans and others discuss campaign events.
The Birmingham Republican state convention opened with a large all white assembly. Delegates seated included only white men amid protests by Black delegates, signaling continued racial exclusion in the party proceedings.
A fragment from a Kansas fair report dated 1902 hints at события and local event notes. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR, limiting precise entities or outcomes.
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