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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
12
Fragmented notice reports a date change for the First District socialists convention to September 22. It mentions attendees and a venue in unclear terms, with stray lines referencing names and products unrelated to the event.
The item summarizes a string of social events and guests: dinners at Harrison Street host George M. Noble Jr. for Harry Tolles, a Soroula club inaugural meeting with Mrs J D McFarland at Eleventh and Harrison on Saturday September 27, and a Clothes paver event by Mrs A A Goderd. Mabel Andrews hosts a card party at 412 Woodlawn Avenue in Potwin Place for a long list of named guests. The Hellanthus Literary club plans its first meeting for the new year on Friday September 6 at Mrs Bedell’s home, studying Canada. Edna Miluce hosts a thrift party at 303 Fillmore Street with many guests from Tal luce and Kansas. Other notes mention visits by Mrs Carroll B Merriam and guests, Mrs Herman Judd and Mrs William Norton, Mr and Mrs David Norton, and travel plans for Dr G J Mulvane to Las Animas. New moves include Mr and Mrs William Johnston moving to 111 Clay Street Monday. The column closes with dining recommendations at The Wintrode corner Tenth and Harrison.
Bits of names and places show people from New York and nearby towns planning visits. Mentions of Detroit, Miss Anne, Hamann City, and several individuals with surnames Mire, Hilts, Dice, Katty, and Peterson appear in scattered lines. The text reads like a casual social column with multiple fragmented references.
Hundreds witnessed the Des Moines ship plunge into the river as keel ropes failed and the vessel slid into the water. Miss Elsie Macomber and Miss Clare N Carleton of Haver cut the ropes, marking the launch of a government ship under Fore River work. The crowd included officials, officers, and foreign attaches. Tugs stood by to tow the vessel back to the pier as this notable ceremony proceeded amid cloudy skies and a threatening forecast.
The town marked a holiday with a special train from Pawnee and a full day of concerts by the Rock Island and Pawnee bands and a 200-strong Potawatomi group. A big noon parade featured the Sacret Order of Red Sea and a ceremonial affair in the village with a display at the ark.
A brief local notice states there will be a special meeting of the ministerial union Monday at 1 o clock at the YBE hall. The fragment mentions a complaint about a witness named Mabel and notes concerns over tickets and an incident, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
Rushed garbled local note indicates a hotel forgery case in Kalamazoo with trial proceedings to proceed. Fragment mentions Reesata Sereema and a five mile area but specifics are unclear.
President Roosevelt and party arrived on time at 8 PM at the Pennsylvania depot and were escorted to the St. Nicholas hotel. Prominent citizens, including Mayor Fielschmann and Frank W. Foulde, greeted them as twenty one guns saluted from the hilltops. Elaborate decorations lined the city for the fall celebration.
A deadly crowd crush in Birmingham Alabama leaves 87 identified dead and many more injured. One man Elledge tried to calm the exits and was crushed, suffering severe injuries. The chaos occurred as crowds surged toward an exit, tearing limbs and causing widespread fatalities.
New York reports the weekly bank Statement indicates clearing house banks hold 1,842,060 dollars less, with overall liquidity and reserve levels described in the summary.
Trial arguments focus on the habeas writ sought by the former bank treasurer convicted of embezzling university funds. Judge Dunne weighs public interest and potential pardon motions as defense and prosecutors clash over access to executive clemency.
The GAR Posts of Kansas City announce a special train to the Thirty aaah brine encampment in Washington. It includes Chair Cars Tourist Sleeping and Pullman cars with service planned. route details emphasize an official entrance to the event.
A local citizen recounts illness in winter 1896 and spring with backache, urinary troubles, and nervous sleep disruption. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills for relief after persistent dull ache and weakness, noting the winter to spring decline and eventual improvement following use. The testimonial mentions H Smith of 1408 East Street, a Santa Fe carpenter, and urges readers to follow professional medical advice.
North Topeka locals share social visits and upcoming events as Mrs W J Curry and Mrs Courtney host openings. Visitors include Mr Barker from Nevada and Mrs W A from Valencie. Mabel Foucht guests Valley Falls. Rev W B Hutchinson preaches at Tepeke Baptist with a fall revival theme.
A Topeka man reports experiments on repelling mosquitoes by wearing light colored clothing. He notes that different colors and materials affect bite incidence and describes observing various stages of attraction. The account mentions bananas and fruit as potential attractants and recalls a scientist Seliege in a distant project.
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