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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
5
A garbled report from Topke provide scattered items on local events. Mentions include archison people in Topco, a Sunday gathering, church anniversaries, a college game, and public concerns about a courthouse renovation and local governance. The text is heavily garbled with reader-usable facts scattered.
Reported in Wichita Kansas a social scene at the Wilbur Kirwin Opera company engagement is disrupted by two young women who allegedly resisted returning borrowed items. Police complaints follow as stage doors close and cast and crew recount the incident amid a crowded theater setting.
News item reports a clerical figure named Figen facing legal action and a bishop’s favor amid court proceedings. The fragmentary text references religious figures, investigations, and a possible trial context, with sparse details about dates or locations remaining readable.
A Bell County political scene report cites D Coburn secretary of the arts board of agriculture as the only figure who might draw anti Bailey forces together for a possible gubernatorial bid. Most opponents say Coburn would not consent, with other candidates also not consulted. The piece notes past interest, the lack of a clear front runner, and hints at the political maneuvering ahead of county and state conventions including delegates and potential talks with figures like A J Hasye and P Campbell.
Baker University students faced suspension after a Thursday basketball game between two girl teams sparked controversy. Reports say about 40 young men were among spectators and a faculty ban led to protests. the incident involved accusations of unofficial exhibitions, expulsions, and a disputed vote on punitive action. The affair centered on faculty decisions and a controversial vote by Professor Parmentis, with calls for formal review and questions about proper conduct by college officials.
A Brooklyn school teacher Miss McGarvey was burned to death in her home. The blaze spread from a dining room to a living area as her aunt and others attempted to aid her. Police and investigators examined the scene. the motive remains unclear and investigators noted a struggle and possible suspect.
Mrs. Nation toured downtown Chicago saloons on a Friday and Saturday inspecting displays. She urged public talk against vice, faced cheers and jeers, and clashed with patrons and police while advocating moral reform. She confronted bar staff and customers, urging them to join her anti vice campaign.
Disjointed passages mention a Mrs Nation figure and Erlend, with a reference to a visit and a face at a serould call smile. The text weaves names like Peters and Hugo into railroad service context, noting a tense exchange and a potential appearance by Marge with a date unclear amid reconstructed wartime chatter.
Broadway Tabernacle, once the home of the Patent Congregational church of Gia city, has closed after eight years on Broadway at Thirty-fourth Street. A syndicate purchased the property for 1,400,000 dollars and plans to demolish the building for a new development. The Tabernacle originated from the Second Presbyterian church and faced early turmoil, with worship shifting from the old street theater to the new edifice on Worth Street.
Carroll D Wright United States commissioner of labor is to head a new collegiate school attached to Clark University in Worcester. Prof G Stanley Ball presides over the college. funds cover the first four years with tuition five dollars for the first year and 300 for the third year. Wright will retain his post in Washington.
Weather bureau records compiled by observer Jeaginge indicate light rainfall in eastern Kansas and heavy totals in the western half. Cities and counties such as Leavenworth, Jefferson, Marion, Barton, Pratt, and others are cited with varying amounts. The Missouri Pacific line plans train improvements to attract Kansas City and Kansas travelers.
Ernest Wilde remains jailed for treason as authorities describe a lengthy sentence and transport to federal custody. Reports from St Loale and nearby ports mention prison cells, guard posts, and a movement of prisoners toward formal trial. Parallel dispatches note casualties and arrests in other states, including Manila-linked operations and a farmer-related case in Des Moines.
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