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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
3
Seven ladies gents and children's kid and mocha gloves offered in assorted colors. Prices drop to half to three quarters, with items up to 75 cents and choices for children at 28 cents. One day only and on Saturday advertised as a perfect value sale with deep discounts.
Thoughtful mothers seek care for infant wear with affordable offers. The ad promotes baby clothing items including gowns bonnets bootees and hosiery in multiple fabrics, plus school hose and black tan prints, with prices ranging from a few cents to a dollar, available tomorrow while stocks last.
Holders may purchase regular round trip tickets from Washington D C via Potomac river and Chesapeake Bay to Ol Pont Comfort, Vix, and from Richmond Virginia to Iron the Vu. Tickets valid for the year and issued by Gordogs emi Hekate ovis r or. Information may be obtained from GREEN Trav. Pajerer Agent and B Wieden 7 '& O. By., St. Laue Mo.
The Connecticut Democratic state convention in New Haven adjourned after nominating a full state ticket led by Melbert J. Carey for governor and E Kent Hubbard Jr. for lieutenant governor. The platform urged repeal of tariffs on trust goods, stronger trust laws, corporate publicity, Cuba reciprocity, and direct election of a US senator, with most nominations by acclamation except governor.
Wichita flour makers allege railroad rate discriminations favor Texas, causing higher wheat prices and disadvantaging Wichita plants in Texas markets. Oklahoma millers join in the complaint. witnesses include Frank Kell of Wichita Farm, Texas. Hearing concludes today.
A prominent eastern business figure chronicles a years long struggle with stomach trouble and nervous irritability. He finally finds relief after using Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, noting appetite and health improve after one week and complete cure after two packages. He urges caution on nerve tonics and praises the product's efficacy.
The Order of Ballwar Clarke of America plans a large annual convention in Buffalo after meetings in Topeka. The roster includes H James of St Johns N Y Cornwall Sunbury Pa Bryan Denison Tex Gavin Denison Tex De Tucher Trenton N J J M Powers Jr of Houston. Reports highlight Topeka workers gaining favors and a major contract in Mexico for 3 5 million dollars. Beloit and El Paso see new Rock Island agents and staff moves.
Omaha dispatch reports John McNeil grand president of the Brotherhood of Hollermakers and Iron Shipbuilders declaring Union Pacific striking hoilermakers will settle their own differences and reject Kansan labor commissioner Lee Dolingon. The federal court heard the railroad’s injunction request against picketing and interference with new men. Judge Munger limited contempt questions and ordered continuation of proceedings with testimony by affidavit later.
Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe reports 1902 fiscal year ends June 30 with total operating expenses around 33.9 million and net earnings rising by over 3.05 million from 1901. Dividends paid total about 9.5 million, with ten common and ten preferred dividends. Six-year income totals exceed 90 million, while six-year expenses exceed 94 million.
Ny Sept 24 The Suns tm Fe scouts seek water near Summit locating a damp ground patch as the spring proved dry after a two day brush trek. A new prospecting party reports a sprite across the ridge three miles from the track with plans to build a large tank and pipe to the springs. The dry summit delays trains and wastes time and money as engines must detour for water.
The proposed rail expansion connects Cajon to Beaumont and Orange with Gulf Interstate, building a 1 mile line and a 30 mile Gulf Interstate reconstruction. It aims to complete about 400 miles from Galveston to Marshall, through timber regions, with a deep water outlet at Galveston. The Katy may absorb the three lines as links finish.
Turbulent week at Topeka’s Santa Fe shops includes layoffs in boiler shop, construction on the new power house, and engine crew changes. Foremen and machinists move between plants, with several workers transferred or leaving for other lines, while infrastructure projects proceed and factory safety remains a concern.
A jumble of provocative lines notes a fair face may mislead in a social adage while a plain girl may shine if she uses Sapolio. The piece then shifts to a Washington scene with the Grand Army encampment, urging civic welcome and a reviewing stand near the White House as veterans gather for the event.
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