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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1902
Page
4
Topeka State Journal edited by Frank P. MacLennan prints the Associated Press day report. The page notes Roosevelt tariff politics and bank reserves, previews waterworks and political worries, then lists varied local items from Kansas towns and distant notes on science, industry, and culture with numerous named places and people.
United States Geological Survey bulletin reports Dr Waldemar Lindgren findings from May 2002 fieldwork in western Kansas to determine gold and silver in clay shales near Smoky Hill River in Trego and Ellis counties. Early prospecting in 1896 spurred claims of $2 to $10 per ton, but later scholars disputed these values and multiple assays tested the shales.
A column of scattered humorous remarks and brief witticisms on daily life. Notes on church, inspiration, a witty poem reference to the editor, and casual jokes about a woman of wealth, manners, and a picnic manager overwhelmed by talkative attendees.
Jefferson City Mo Sept 29 Governor Dockery called a special election in the Twelfth congressional district to fill a vacancy created by the motion of the house declaring vacant the seat of James J Butler Democrat. No election was held in the district in 1900. London Sept 20 A Madrid dispatch says Queen Maria Christina mother of King Alfonso married her master of the horse Count de Le Zacosura while in Austria recently.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a permanent remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims sufferers endure irritability and fatigue but must eat, and promises lasting relief through the medicine's proven cures in numerous cases.
Robert J. Brock of Manhattan was to meet at 1 PM with Judge W G Hook in United States court regarding appointment of a special master to take testimony and report findings in the city gas rate dispute with Roswington Smith & Hieted as counsel for the company. Attys for the city objected. bond issues and contract validity under state statutes were argued. decision awaited Brock's acceptance or alternative nominee.
In Leavenworth Massachusetts a man, believed to be about 40, was found dead today at his wife's grave in Mount Muncie cemetery. He killed himself with a gunshot behind the ear and left no note.
Attorney W. P. Schoch who led district court case for the city was unpaid and dropped from the matter. J. M. Crawford sued to block attractions at the Auditorium and appealed a district court loss. T. J. A. and S. ine once protected the venue but Kane now allies with Crawford, leaving the defense underfunded and the city nearly broke.
George R Henderson superintendent of motive power for the Santa Fe states there is no truth to rumors of a management shakeup and that Jobs Player would return as third vice president. He notes Texas cotton transport delays eased after a temporary power shortage in Cleburne.
A garbled late 19th century note describes an event at Ives' Place near Santa Fe involving a fatal switch or fight. The fragmentary text mentions a person named McClure and a tense incident with references to a laborer or undertaker figure at a Chamute fore great moment. The details are unclear due to OCR damage.
Davids Hartsock father of Mes Sulla died after a paralytic stroke one week earlier. The obituary notes his passing occurred at 1:20 pm at the home of W. D. Gomeett in Van Buren.
Wiley and Mrs W D Forest Hughes aged 2 years died after a brief illness. The father, a Christian Scientist, had no church rites. Burial plans to be announced. The child was born in Pupin and moved to Mppeka ten years ago, with the family in the newspaper business. The sickness lasted two or three days prior to death.
New York markets opened with call money at 35 percent as prices tumbled in the final hour. Major declines spread to Louisville 10 percent, St. Paul 9 percent, Atchison 6 percent, and Pennsylvania 5 percent with Missouri Pacific and others near 4 percent. General Electric and Westinghouse Electric fell as several prominent stocks dropped sharply.
The Shawnee county Democratic central committee elected L. M. Penwell as chairman D. H. Morbin as secretary and W. E. Atchleon as treasurer. The group plans to launch an active campaign with meetings across the county and to support county attorney candidate Dedehenck while opposing independent Galen Nichols and Republican Galen Nichols.
The Isle of Man gains a new governor as Lord Raglan succeeds Lord Henaiker. Lady Raglan may appear in coronation robes at a Kent charity bazaar. Raglan, a tall Guards veteran nicknamed Honesty, hails from the Somerset family linked to military history.
A cryptic report discusses Russian aims to penetrate Afghan borders for commercial ties and a Kabul representative, framed as a legitimate but contested interest, reflecting imperial tension. A stray fragment mentions a railway engine incident and a Missouri Pacific train, but details are unclear.
An advertisement markets a New York and Return fare of 25.30 via an express line with standard accommodations. The offer emphasizes economical pricing and the fastest available travel options, inviting readers to secure appointments or tickets through specified channels.
Local items report John B Cratz seeking admission to Leavenworth Soldiers Home and T S Williams leaving for Chicago for National Republican League meetings. Developments include ongoing case against WI Dupree, a shooting incident involving Will Gay, a free medicine offer by W W Gavitt Medical Co, and Mary Jinks a drunken arrestee. A counterfeiting arrest by Deputy Frank McGrath and a preliminary hearing set for October 3 are noted, plus a railway yard accident injuring a tramp en route to Chicago. Fire at 613 West Ninth Street causes minor damage to a home owned by A A Robinson. Four youths detained for street rail acrobatics near Crawford Theater. Local primary returns are incomplete with a tight trustee race expected to be officially tallied. A girl named McCarroll is charged with robbing Alba’s chiji house, with suspicions centered on Alba’s restaurant. A typhoon in Yokohama reports a deadly tidal wave in Odawara and damage to a Japanese battleship in need of refloat.
Renovating a gown can rival a new purchase for many outfits especially black dresses. Practical fixes include turning bodices into boleros and using lace trims, while outdated coats or seaside wear can be refreshed with quality materials. Some garments become smart country or tea gowns with modest tailoring and new fabrics. Dr Coburn Kills Himcutt St Louis reports a medical tragedy amid scattered garbled notes.
A garbled note describes black chiffon fichu and evening gowns for women, noting limited options to dress well with two or three gowns. It mentions black, white rice color accents and two or three possible outfits, referencing restrained wardrobe choices and styling ideas.
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