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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
5
A garbled report notes multiple city events including a concert by a four piece orchestra, a Fire Department presence, and various civic happenings. References to local figures, parks, and committees suggest a bustling schedule with plans for meetings and ceremonies.
A chaotic report describes a violent incident centered on a family dispute. The daughter of a noted Roose ally is involved, with details of a trial unfolding and a witness recounting grim events near Chico, California. The account notes authorities, local figures, and lingering tensions.
Denver officials announce that the Atlantic and Pacific tunnel under Greys Peak will begin completion once snow clears. A director states work will proceed with surveying crews launching from Denver to map a route to Salt Lake City and link rail connections, aiming to develop vicinity resources.
A proposal may shift the national amateur golf championship date from July due to heat. The United States Golf Association discusses delaying the event with bids favoring May 6 as the new date. Opposition grows as members consider holding a special meeting to decide the action.
A fragmented notice outlines a chess event titled Chess by Cable. It mentions dates, participants including Princeton, University clubs, and a test format with matches and progress notes. Names and precise places are unclear due to OCR errors.
The marine exchange lists three additional vessels: the American ship Dirigo trading to Honolulu at 10 percent. the British bark Alexander Bina from Tokyo to Queenstown at 15 per cent. and the British brig Santa from Fraser River to London at 35 per cent. Also notes about ship names linked to Elden and Beate Hate, and a plan for a new Jersey Central Railroad timetable affecting travel between New York and Philadelphia with hourly trains.
Incomplete text cites a strike affecting miners and a nine to ten hour workday issue in PiSeerand rials. Texas Druggists withdraws prompt action after Nathanael Assembly of Retail Druggists. Apparent notices mention will and estate matters, ship sales, and local legal notices.
Chicago April 25 A dinner discussion among Methodist Episcopal church leaders urged relaxing prohibitions on card playing dancing and social events to keep young members in the fold. Bishop Humliten and others debated future policy with calls to allow conscience guided participation and to remove restrictions at the next general conference. Also noted was a plan to consolidate church book interests with the central institution moving to Indianapolis.
A garbled excerpt warns about camping in Colorado being deceiving and expensive. It references a book with details on where to go and travel costs, plus scattered notes about Las Vegas and fires near mining regions and ranchers. The text includes mentions of springs, canyons, and smoke from a distant city.
A fragmented report notes Whitney conducts an inspection of a race track in New York. The partial text mentions inspection, progress, and expectations for completion, with dates including June 14 and April references, though details are garbled.
East Lake City Utah April 25 Frank Wardrip admitted to officers that he helped a man murdered Hyxt Duffey in Sacramento. Wardrip, from Meade County Kentucky, said he and a boy tried to rob a house. a scuffle ensued and he fired through a window killing Duffey. Wardrip was taken to Sacramento in custody.
New York April 1 reporters say conciliation committee members of the Nationist Civile Federation will attend the first conference with representatives of the coal mining companies and the United Mine Workers of America at federation headquarters. The aim is to bring about retirement of the trouble in the anthracite district. John Mitchell, president of the mine workers, will preside today, accompanied by Presidents Fehey Nichols and Dilty. Senator Hanna, chairman of the committee, will arrive this evening.
Dover April 25 The Thin Interstate Mining company of Paola Kansas was incorporated today with a capital of 50000 dollars to mine for tin lead and other minerals in Delaware Its base was listed near New York and a cross country route via Santa Fe appears in the text. The article also mentions potential government aid and rail service changes affecting shipments to California if aid is not provided.
Senator Money of Minatstipps faced a custody case after information filed by street car conductor Arthur B. Shaner accusing him of assault during a disturbance yesterday. Shaner, Money, and Fire Department Foreman Hooper appeared in court with bail set for next Thursday.
Chicago April 2 Postoffice Inspector Stuart arrested Lewis Smith and charged him with distributing counterfeit postal cards and related printing materials. Investigators found engravings and presses used to produce United States of America imitations and suspect millions of cards were circulated. Smith admits involvement. director Edwin S. Cramp and John J. Drexel named as directors of a separate company with ongoing financial ties. A public note invites readers to a Friday meeting in Texas to discuss an electric railway project.
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