28 Apr 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
1
Veteran actor Sol Smith Muscell is described as dying after a long illness in Washington. The piece chronicles his career across stages in Topeka and Seattle, noting popular performances and enduring stage presence throughout a tumultuous life in theater.
The readable fragments reference individuals Keene and Jot, a list of names and places, and scattered mentions of a jewelry business in Ravina and a public or social event. Details are inconsistent with several partial names and erratic words, suggesting a damaged page with scattered notices and notes.
Fragmentary OCR text notes weather on Rock Island and mentions routes and names unclear. Contains scattered references to places and people, with no coherent event or outcome to summarize into a clear news item.
Abbreviated and garbled text describes Willard Hall acquiring Wilks Fill and related assets in a case involving a shooting and murder trial. References to persons named Jack Street, Shonth streets, and David Leeks appear among court and jail notes. The fragmentary report mentions Bonds, trials, and a hospital stay, with unclear dates and locations.
Fragmented OCR text reports a heavy hail storm across a ten mile area near Danes and Crete Insane asylum with ferries destroyed and significant damage. It mentions Roosevelt, Chicago leaders, and Jewish lube figures, but details are unclear due to corruption.
Former Nebraska figure J Sterling Morton died at his son’s home in Nebraska City after a long illness. He served as Secretary of Agriculture in Cleveland's cabinet and was an early advocate of Arbor Day. Born in New York in 1832, Morton moved west, edited the Nebraska City News, and held political posts including acting governor and congressman. Funeral plans were pending with services at Lake Marest near Nebraska City.
An Oklahoma man terrill seeks release via writ of error coram with a long petition arguing the Keene penitentiary warden had no power to detain him in a different state. He cites his 1914 sentence in Kansas Lunving and claims lack of Oklahoma court jurisdiction and various grounds for habeas relief amid alleged conspiracy by F B Dawes and others.
A Sunday excursion train on the Grad Rahs & Indiana railroad derailed six miles from Fort Wayne. About 20 passengers were injured, with John Hedges Wilbur Miss Norma Ailes Herman Durell among the more seriously hurt. A relief train carried the injured to Fort Wayne hospitals.
Woodhall widow sues city for 19000 damages citing the death of David Woodhall, a Black worker for the electric plant, after a live wire caused fatal injuries on July 15, 1901. The suit claims unsafe conditions and negligent maintenance, noting delayed ladder truck response and unresolved street lighting.
A garbled item reports Miss Jennie Smith being named in a hospital notice in Stormiit, with references to a California trip and health vacation. A separate brief mentions a 28 year old man injured in a heavy three hour rainstorm causing street damage and disruption in Central Town.
Local items report a business meeting Tuesday afternoon at 22:00 at Mmi Woo and a recital at 17 Filme Street. A paving petition for Glock bounded by Van Buren Harrison Seventh and Hunton is filed. Rev Fred Equeroof tours Oklahoma churches. Rain reported east of Kansas City with fall conditions statewide. Scarlet fever and chickenpox cases appear at 501 Nieth Kansas Avenue. Drs Matt S Hughes and 9. 1 McFarland to exchange pulpits next Sunday and ministerial union address plans attend.
In Washington April 3 Curtis defends General Funston against critics, praising his Civil War era leadership and the capture of George Washington Aguinalde, arguing he deserves presidential consideration. The House debated oaths and neutrality amid debates on the oleomargarine bill and agricultural appropriations.
In a partial transcription from a historic session, early remarks by Mr Provtor and references to committees hint at amendments and procedural divisions. The legibly named participants and specific motions are incomplete, leaving the overall result unclear.
A session of the Kagur Supreme Court in Kansas City last Saturday heard a habeas corpus petition filed by Mrs. Diote War rel. of Kansas City for her daughter Ida War ren. Justice Smith denied earlier motions as two older guardians contested the case and the court moved to hear evidence in the matter.
In an April trial at the king's bench justice division, Henry Labouchere faced damages claims over publications in Truth alleging a club led by Lord Suffield included prominent figures like Earl of Strathcona and Mount Royal, the U.S. ambassador and Lord Beresford. The defense admitted publication but contended the statements were true.
Police committee has studied charges against Officer James linked to a barn security case in the west part of town. An investigation is ongoing with possible removal from his position. The issue centers on a 25 cent bill and alleged improper conduct during a security duty.
The Journal reports shocks of leadership changes in the Gulf Colorado Santa Fe mechanical department. James ShDonough resumes act as mechanical superintendent, with Symons reassigned to Savannal Plant System quarters as mechanical superintendent. Symons, born in 1857, previously led Bante Fe shops at Chanute and later became master mechanic at Petter.
St. Joseph grocers association plans an excursion to Topeka on Sunday May 11. About 500 delegates expected from St Joe with a special train service arranged. A Topeka Grocers' association meeting will be held shortly to plan entertainment for visitors, following last year's trip to Leavenworth and Fear.
Officials deny reports of a purchase as talks swirl over the St Louis Kansas City Colorado line and Santa Fe control. The piece outlines potential route extensions via Missouri and Illinois, with terminals at St Louis and Chicago being discussed and debates over who would operate and own the lines.
The report notes Governor Blanieyte remains active with a busy week. He has several appointments in Norton and the region, with travel and events stretching into late Saturday afternoon. He plans to address a Rome Riga school commencement exercise and a high school event in Cherryville, and will not return to Topeka until Friday.
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