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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1902
Page
7
Fragmentary report describes a property sale near Asher with bids unsettled. Mention of a 12,000 offer and adjacent owner Mr Carey awaiting better terms. Public sale process referenced but details incomplete.
A storm warning prompts a panic as residents flood streets in Taco County, driving a chaotic stampede of people fleeing to safety. Meteorologists track a front stretching from the Columbia River to the Strait of Juan de Fuca and beyond, with warnings extending to the Atlantic coast. Local authorities urge calm while officials from multiple agencies monitor the evolving weather threat.
A fragmentary report notes the theft of a watch from Captain W. F. Sampson near Green and OC Che Willan in Boston. The incident mentions a rattan and Mase and references a bank or treasury context with unclear names and dates.
A Fowler, Cola robbery at 2 oclock morning saw $1100 taken during a blast at the bank door. Exploding nitroglycerin caused alarms and a hurried escape. Investigators trace suspects including Deane Jamies, Scanlon, and J.P. Hanivahar. Bank owner Ey W Lipmey noted.
Washington Attorney General Stratton asks the Supreme Court to intervene in a bid to stop a merger among Northern Pacific Great Northern and related securities firms. He argues the state has standing to sue to prevent consolidation and asks for an immediate hearing though the court indicated a ruling would come soon.
April 7 Hookville Connecticut reports that clergy in the New England Southern Conference of Metho dists receive 38 weekly. Some receive less, while others gain aid from the nation al society. The conference examines stipends, housing, and support for ministers.
A diphtheria case was reported to Day prskiaa from Willan Bravo fundry Mo Tie Suonanan. The note mentions an alder minter dis SFanntorta age Seale Lawn and other unclear details about the outbreak. The report also notes postponement of events in Palicu and A Xaumas City due to the death of President Whitfield of the Western League.
A family of eleven awoke to find their residence ransacked, with a small amount of cash and a revolver taken. The burglars moved through drawers and pockets, leaving little clue. The incident followed a separate Stoker-Thatcher dispute settled out of court as police pursued theft suspects.
In St Joe Western League discussions, President James Whitfield stirred no trouble with members as the season schedule formed. Whitfield, busy in Kansas City, did not attend the Laat league meeting and the presidency may go to M. H. Saxton, current president of the league.
A man charged in a municipal corruption case did not appear in court as required. He was ordered to show cause next day and other defendants were notified to appear tomorrow.
A divided vote approved a bill mandating operators to hire shot examiners at their own expense, echoing pressure from miner groups and contractor factions. The law aims to regulate mining practices while a broader labor dispute lingers unresolved.
In North Topeka items frame social and organizational updates. Mentions include the Evangelical Literary Society meeting at Bien Valle's home, Atheneans Bible class, and Epworth League activities. Residents report visits, school and church events, and local social gatherings across Jackson County and surrounding streets.
Reported speculation links Governor Stanley and Assistant Attorney General Clad Hamilton to a hidden crime in Wichita tied to J. St. Dunn. The text alleges an abduction or shooting, mentions hospital confusion, and asserts inside help but offers no verifiable names or outcomes.
Fragmented account describes Dunn a desperate criminal linked to a hospital escape and a planned crime. Officials discuss investigators naming a key accomplice, while Dunn’s background and alleged execution of the plan are debated amid court and police reactions.
Supreme Court delivered opinion by Justice Brever in Pine and others v City of New York and Controller Bid d Coler. Case involves right to appropriate all water of a stream where complainants reside. reversed lower court ruling for further hearing with instruction on damages. Admits contractor and carpenters in Tojibott? project with wages implied. note on Brigadier General Georgeics venture to Denver with family.
Rail timetable notes show Westbound departures and connections on the Union Pacific line. Includes train numbers and basic routing details with sparse readable fragments.
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