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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1902
Page
5
A jumble of Topeka items: Mount Vesuvius erupting near Wichita, county official travels, circus and railroad news, football injuries, and local society notes. Mentions Ringlings Circus visits, Topeka Auto Club, and Washburn events amid weather chatter and political talk.
Wichita fair and carnival opens to host a packed schedule with 50 000 expected visitors. Kansas state G A R reunion at South University Park runs through the week with events including a United States livestock boards meeting and speeches by Chester J Long, Curtis, and Governor Stanley. Bull fights roping contests horse races and airship ascensions feature the attractions with a free barbecue Saturday closing the event.
The wit of the late W S Stratton filed for probate in Colorado Springs on September 22. He leaves 1 million dollars to build the Myron Stratton home for sick persons and a residue of his estate for maintenance. Executors named are Carl S Chamberlain of Brooklyn D H Rice of Colorado Springs and Tyson Dines.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a teacher of George Ade and a Mrs Garvin, with obscured details about engagement, land, and a Damien or rare health claim. The source also references diphtheria sore throat croup and an instant relief claim.
A long excerpted editorial piece discusses pursuit of corrupt officials including Mayor Parker and the prohibition law, with Rev. McFarland condemning crime as selfish and urging cheerful fighting. It also covers J W Kendrick’s transport to the Gulf Line meeting and notes the death of Belott area pioneer M Happenliger after illness. The tone reflects a midweek editorial roundup with political and local events.
The New York opening previews a lively theatre season with The New Clown a three act farce by H.4. Paull and The Eternal City starring Viola Allen at the Garden. Robert Emmet opens at Fourteenth Street with strong staging, while David Harum returns at Criterion. Bright company lineups include Beatrice Morgan and Margret Cahill with robust audiences and renewed theatre plans nationwide.
The readable fragments describe a quirky scene featuring John Drews near a Mutiny and Elashmies Bird with an Italian character. The text references a wife and a dishonored figure, though the full event remains obscured by garbled OCR.
F Harmeanson proprietor of the Ingurtes trot a kerosene explanation at 8 a Street stretch where his Ghasty was killed by an explosion in the restaurant this morning. Harmanson attempted to relight a stove and was engulfed in flames as his clothing burned away. He staggered to the back room and stairs before being aided by friends. He died of severe burns to the abdomen and lower body. Harmanson was a member of the Wonimen lodge and held a $2000 life policy.
Detroit paper details President Roosevelt arriving at 8 a m on Sunday aboard the Michigan Central. Crowds greet him in gala attire while he tours city sights including a Presbyterian church visit and lunch with General Alger. The day includes a drive to Doherty’s home, a note on Doherty’s illness, and Roosevelt’s informal engagements before dinner at the Cadillac with friends. General Manager Wells also departs east with his private car for a short vacation.
Arkansas City reports a dispute at New Era Milling involving Alvin Collier and Nelson Craine. A confrontation with a gun led to threats for causing fear, a compromise, and Collier paying 3200 with 100 later given for bail. Both were bound over for trial at the district court.
A humorous reminiscence from the Pittsburg Gazette about a prank involving local figures Jack Regnolia and Tom McQuaide and a failed joke about shoes. The tale references a police sergeant and a misadventure with an apparent mishap and humor from a past South Side incident.
Fragmented text discusses tropical fruits in Cuba, temperate zones, and bread, coffee, and fruit yields. Mentions Cuba, New York commerce, and rising cultivation with references to fruit as nourishment and market implications. Names and precise facts are unclear due to damaged OCR.
A garbled reminiscence recalls John D Rockefeller lending only a cent for car fare and Uncle Russell Sege in a rush to buy bread. The fragment hints at poverty and sudden requests amid a busy street scene at Sixteen Avenue, a small civic moment captured in rough dialogue.
Partial OCR reads tickets on sale in February for a Santa Fe carnival. Mentions Atchison return trip and times around 10 38 p m. Includes unclear names and stray numbers.
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