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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1902

Page

3

Ancient Skeleton Drives Kansas Science Meeting

Lansing researchers and a dozen scientists from Chicago to Washington converge after a 35 000 year old skull and bones are found near Lansing. The find spurs talk of prehistoric man as experts study the skull and debris, with plans for publication and further excavation.

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Produce Exhibit Opens in Emporia on Saturday

On September 22 the Emporia event opened under the merchants association. Farmers displayed potatoes onions and beets, with produce arranged at booths along Commercial Street. Judges selected the best entries and announced winners from the gathered exhibits.

Emporia Kum M‘ Doris

Blood Poison Cug-1 Claims Cure for All Ailments

Promotes Notanic Blood Balm as a universal cure for blood poisoning and cancers. Claims to remove eruptions and pains, restore health, and deter recurring illnesses. Advertises dramatic, sweeping results with language about victims and failures of other remedies.

Tiront Biol

Treachery of Pneumonia Explains Mackay Death

New York Herald reports the sudden death of John W. Mackay from pneumonia with toxaemia. The account notes an elderly patient’s fragile heart, left lung congestion, and rapid decline culminating in unconsciousness and death, illustrating pneumonia’s treacherous course in the aged.

New York Herald John W. Mackay Mackay

Denver Woman's Club to open unique club house

In a few weeks the Denver Woman's Club will unveil a four story club house with a gymnasium for free member use. The design blends business district architecture with ample spaces including a 800 seat auditorium on the second floor and a fourth floor river arena for physical culture. The project cost $40,000 without furnishings and continues seven to eight years of free physical culture activities for members.

Denver Woman's Club Mymnaeium Torino Atreniuoite Eiscer Dusit Divirkot Bertha Demares Knoke

Wichita Return 462 via Santa Fe Carnival and Festival

Fragmented notice describes a travel sale to Wichita and return options via the Santa Fe system with dates around September and ticket details. It mentions amounts like 4.62 and 468 and references Rock Island tickets and a system for relurs.

Bante Fe Tinkety Wichita Return Rock Island Losumre

Railroad Expansion Delayed by Poor Crops After Year

The report notes Missouri Kansas lines show growth but remain hampered by crop failures. The Rock Island system gains includes Cheeta road absorption and planned Gulf extension work. The reduced well flow in Beaumont fields raises costs, while mileage gains are offset by unfavorable conditions and financing challenges.

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Fraternal Combine Reported Between Rail Lines

A report in the El Puro Times claims Rock Island and Santa Fe have forged an agreement with Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific to create a trunk line from the Mississippi River to the Pacific coast. The Times notes several reasons for belief the plan is under way and may be completed.

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Rock Island and Santa Fe Lines Rival Pacific Coast Route

A debate over railroad extensions outlines Rock Island and Santa Fe routes toward the Pacific coast. Officials discuss connections from Memphis to Santa Rosa and the impact on existing lines through La Junta and Wichita, with labor and maintenance notes for several shops and crews.

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New Men in Charge of Depot Hotel at Atchison

The Atchison Depot Hotel changes hands as new management takes over led by veteran railroad man Mew Hall and colleagues. The transfer, tied to local rail lines and historic service routes, signals shifts in operations with long-time staff continuing roles. Meanwhile negotiations widen over Mexican Central and Mexican National consensus, aiming to streamline insurance and cross-border routes.

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Unclear text fragment hints at town project and workers

A garbled report describes laborers and construction activity in a town. It mentions an eruption, coal chute work, and plans for building equipment and hopper bottom cars. Several named places and persons appear in disjointed phrases, with no coherent sequence.

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Kansas Suffragists Schedule State Convention for October 14

Helen Kimber president and Abbie Welch secretary urge local delegates to attend the Kansas suffragists state convention on October 14. Notable attendees include Carrie Chapman Catt and Henry B. Blackwell. Members urged to notify Mrs John B Sims and prepare to vote for the presidential candidate.

Ter’ Gates John B. Sims Becadred Aulvenien Cartte “Catt Henry B. Blackwell United States Helen Kimber Abbie A. Welch

Mexican Herald reports wild hunt tales from Coahuila hacienda

A civil engineer recounts a dangerous Mexico hunt near Zimuiees in Coahuila with over 2000 square kilometers of terrain. Antelopes and wild hogs are described, tusked boars proving deadly, a boy nearly killed, and prayers cited as protection. A mountain lion in Michoacan is noted as a separate recent kill.

Mexican Herald Zimuiees Coahuila Jon Michoacan

Untitled fragment from a Philadelphia lecture tour

A fragmented readable fragment describes a Philadelphia function where a Scotch lecturer meets a wary chairman during a Lowlands tour. The scene hints at formal introductions and the chairman’s restrained conduct as the lecturer arrives.

Philadelphia Puralertela Lowlands

Protests Over Jury Duty Spark Court Exchange

A riot of voices and a stern reply mark a Supreme Court session this week as an unwilling juror questions initiation of justice. The exchange centers on duty and fairness with harsh charges against the state and a judge’s rebuke amid a tense courtroom scene.

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Unclear Lincoln Sarmih Detected at Fort Riley

Fragmentary 19th century notice mentions Lincoln and a Tom Turner type figure, with references to Fort Riley and United States troops. The text alludes to signatures, signatures being faked, and a return of units or tickets, with a contact in Topeka. Limited legibility preserves few concrete details.

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