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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal, edited by Frank P. MacLennan, notes telegraph and Associated Press reports, discusses government finance trends with customs revenue up by 12 million in eleven weeks, potential tax reductions, and projected surpluses. It mentions plans for a cable to Hawaii, the Philippines expansion, and concerns over political figures and school facilities.
Census figures show one million women in agriculture and 4 325 900 in manufacturing and mechanical pursuits. Women fill roles from laborers and farmers to teachers, lawyers, doctors, clergy and barbers with varied employment across trades, transportation, and crafts.
The piece notes U S per capita sugar use eight times higher than in 1800s, rising from about eight pounds before 1825 to 84 pounds in 1901, with 40 to 50 pounds mid-19th century and 60s range in recent times. World production also surged, eightfold from 1840 to 1900, signaling global growth.
Data shows sugar production rising from 1.1 million tons in 1440 to 2.85 million tons later. per capita US sugar use grows from 9 to 68 pounds by 1900, behind UK peak. The piece then wanders through assorted rural anecdotes about Leagan county, Hutchinson, stray items, and local curiosities, reflecting everyday life in Reno and surrounding counties.
A miscellaneous column from the Atchison Glove lampoons daily quirks and social curiosities. It treats topics from weather and poetry to clerks and widows with tongue in cheek a slice of small town wisdom and wry humor.
Fragmentary excerpt notes personal reflections and social scenes with a sharp tone. The text mentions friends, control, Babylon, a cab, and Job as a biblical image, indicating a satirical or moralizing piece from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page.
A partial, garbled fragment mentions someone wanting sleep, fatigue, and unclear reasoning about women, with stray terms like yogic and Uselt suggesting a disrupted mental or physical state. No clear event, person, or location is identifiable from the readable text.
A large crowd over 10,000 attended the Glenville meet where Bullet the machine traveled ten miles in 10 minutes and 60 seconds, beating Harkness of New York in the Mercedes. The ten mile effort included two miles in 1 minute 2 seconds and a lap before the finish. Winton later set a pursuit record as ten events showcased fast track times and strong performances marking the meet as America’s most successful to date.
London reports the death of an eighteen year old son of a clergyman named Coase who hanged himself in his Arlington bedroom while prayed over by a prayer book. The death is described as an imitation of a principal scene from a Corelli novel.
Pekin Sept 19 The Chinene Court marks a four day festival honoring the harvest moon. The palace pilgrimage to the western imperial tombs continues after which the empress Gowager’s birthday will be celebrated. Palace preparations include furnishings and ceremonial arrangements with various sect groups.
William Higgins known as Ba ina and former Kansas secretary of state plans to move his family back to Topeka and operate from there after years in Vinita Oklahoma. He recently closed a deal selling over 2,000 acres to eastern capitalists and will pursue residence and business in Topeka. A Vienna bank exam reveals embezzlement schemes by Edmund Jerlinek, with misused funds and false entries totaling substantial sums.
Bishop Fallows of Chicago, after conferring with President Mitchell, stated arbitration is the miners and operators only hope for settlement. Peter Reminaky, a Georgetown miner seeking work at Lehigh and Wilkes Barre Coal, was shot during the strike. A union watchman and a bystander saw him desert the strike and rage ensued with Savage jailed.
Frank M. Conwett resumes his post and pledges faithfulness to duties as he returns to his August position, deeming it a favor to the public.
In a sudden shift the BOC boys halted their wool school suit plan, as Bosom Shirts led the action with new increrteneeies, triggering a halt in the sequence and prompting local voices to weigh in on the wardrobe move.
A fragmentary rumor from local rail circles mentions an unnamed official resigning. The incomplete quotation references a Lanardino Bun and notes circulating chatter without confirming factual details or names.
A brief fragment notes a shift of authority lately assumed by the crown toward the constitution, indicating a move in governance or legal framework without detailing specific acts, dates, or figures.
Amsterdam report notes a dispute among former Transvaal officials including Mr Reitz and Dr Leyds with Boer generals. The issue concerns shortening their European stay and returning to South Africa promptly, or pursuing another course.
A fragment notes bathing as a sign of civic improvement among Americans and soldiers. It contrasts Russian eras and the idea that good hygiene reflects social change, arguing bathing signals better conditions and citizenship.
A brief room discussion centers on the economic plight in India as lawmakers review the accounts and ponder the 19 percent figures. The talk touches on living conditions and policy impact.
Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 3 at Lynn Creek church for Albert Sutton. The service will be at the home of his parents at 104 Walker Avenue.
Milton B. Madden, missionary to Japan, speaks tonight at the First Christian Church. The Madden couple spent seven years in Japan sharing experiences with native people, with illustrated fare stereopticon views and Japanese songs. Admission tomorrow is the last day of the sale on cough remedies.
Athens correspondent reports rising unrest as public insecurity grows under the administration. Peccanea notes dissatisfaction with governance and calls for change.
A scrambled excerpt notes budget items from a 1902 to 1908 account, mentions Pratt and taxation figures, and reports missing boundary stones found near Elkton. Stones include three in a church and one in an old store cellar with additional references to Blue Ridge regions and a U S tenant survey.
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