02 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
1
The article reports John Bath House re-elected with a large win across Milwaukee wards. Democrats carry Milwaukee with a substantial majority, while Republicans gain marginally in some districts, and multiple town results indicate broad voter support for municipal ownership and associated policies.
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The courtroom heard testimonies from an engineer and a conductor who presented their perspectives on the incident. Both witnesses defended their actions and denied any negligence, asserting they followed standard procedures during the operation. The case continues with further examination scheduled next week.
The Roseville coroner's inquest Tuesday afternoon reviewed the death of Gouth of Pred Smith and others when a Tid er Racine railway engine struck a carriage. The jury found the parties came to Viendeath by being hit and none of the railway staff were blamed. Engineer Lewis and Conductor Fiekte testified regarding the incident.
About a hundred ministers from several parts of the state attended an evening session at the east end of First Cobristiarchinesa Deryck Avenue where Prof. H. J. Willict of Chicago lectured on the Old Testament Prophecies. He explained the spirit of the times in prophetic messages and contrasted Gentile nations with the Jews, illustrating how prophecy used history and tradition to teach religious lessons.
Early Tuesday morning a Union Pacific locomotive struck a carriage carrying young Rossville residents returning from a dance at St Marys. The engineer, Lewis, described seeing the horse cart on the track and the crash shattering the carriage. Mrs Smith, survivor and wife of the carriage driver, recalled no whistle sounded. Inquiries focus on whistle signals and regular travel times as families mourn the victims all under 25.
The wedding of Miss Thuth Gil and Anson McCool Beard was held at noon in St Paul on Brumbalt avenue with 130 guests. Attendants included Miss Juchet Hill. music by the Dare Symphony Orchestra and Geo F H Fairclough. reception in the church house followed by an New York City residence and a summer at North Oaks.
An article notes Arbor Day plans and tree planting events in Topeka with focus on community care for saplings. It mentions Governor Silas, Baltimore connections, and a 2-Jamie Sheckard reference while reporting resumed work by disbanded workers and related settlements.
Contracts for new Santa Fe equipment were delayed in Topeka as Conergy and the Pond Cement and Niles companies of Philadelphia bid for machinery. The plan calls for over 100000 dollars worth of gear for the Topeka shops and more than 50000 dollars for railroad shops farther afield. A single heavy piece costs about a thousand dollars. An unrelated note from Constantinople reports on Macedonian Christian conduct and diplomatic discussions.
Washington April 2 House and Senate completed routine business and began calendar work passing measures for John Smithmeier and Paul Pelz relief related to a congressional plane cost, bridge construction across White River Arkansas, patent issuance for Bastin City Wyoming, title confirmation in South Dakota, discharge certificates for A W Huntley, old cannon transfer for a statue to Macomb, extended claim filing for war expenses to January 1 184, and land grant near Salt Lake Utah for a home for the remarkable. The House then proceeded with civil appropriation bills in Washington.
The item reports worsening weather with mentions of dangerous conditions and a government forecast for partly cloudy skies and showers. It also notes an Easter occasion and a broken travel account referencing four tourists in Austria who were attacked or suffered an incident near the River, with two being found alive.
In Topeka a city election produced a park bond defeat by about 25 votes and Snyder a large margin over Elliott for the at large council seat. J W Blowson and Miller lead in their wards, with Reed and other Republicans winning solid majorities. women voters helped Blossom in the First Ward as late returns narrowed Miller’s lead.
The piece discusses potential nominees W. J. Malley J. West and other candidates for Seventh District offices with indications that three may win nominations. It notes pressure on West and Burrow's bid for secretary of state, mentions Bone and Gaigennn as contenders, and signals ongoing jockeying among local politicians and delegates ahead of May caucus voting.
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