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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1902

Page

8

Police Jottings Charge Vagrant Loosely in Topeka Night

A Topeka police roundup reports several incidents and arrests including KK H B Bond a preacher charged with vagrancy. Rev Rand explains he is not a vagrant while Grant Lewis and two colored men confronts in Rock Island yard leading to gunfire and warrants. Lou Wager fined for Sunday closing and multiple intoxications noted among others.

KK. H. B. Bond Rand Topeke Wanderer Seiten Dan Grant Lewis Oklahoma Mahorme Anie Rock Island Lewis Nemesis Lou Wager

Bride Leaves Groom After Ceremony in New Rochelle

Aug 1 New York reports Axel Ebecson a Swede patient at Flower hospital died of cancer yesterday. He married July 25 at the hospital with a Swedish minister. he has not visited the hospital since. Also noted a woman pilot licensed in Louisville to pilot steamers on the Ohio and Mississippi rivers, to command the Shawnee and tow the Mount Vernon.

New York Axel Ebecson New Rochelle Flower Hospital Ebertson Louisville John Gowen Jeffersonville Ind Ohio Mississippi Touy Shawnee Mount Vernon Golden Bax South Captain Golden

Kehoe Dies After Police Shootout at Hospital

In New York Kehoe died following an apparent shooting incident during an arrest attempt. A crowd attacked a second man, Marrman, and a officer was struck. Unclear if Kehoe died from a pistol wound or accidental discharge as events unfolded. Tensions between Kehoe and Martina noted as prior bad blood. Colombian gunbest missing reported from Panama aiding Slettes.

Kehoe New York Joseph Kehoe Hopital Ely Marrman Martina

May Hanna to Wed a Lord aator's Former Daughter-in-Law

Society notes report May Hanna plans a fall wedding to a British lord. The ex daughter-in-law, recently back from Europe, is said to have three children and no longer married to Cap Hanna. Cleveland and New York venues are discussed with Senator and Mrs. Hanna weighing in.

May Hanna Aator England Edward Hanna Clevelann Cleveland New York Cap Hanna Europe

Arrests in Topeka for selling liquor to Indians

J S Bowen, bartender at the Chesterfield, was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Knapp on the charge of unlawfully selling liquor to Indians. He was released on a $200 bond and will appear August 7 before U S Commissioner Hayden for preliminary hearing. Bowen is the seventh Topeka to be arrested as part of a crackdown. officials expect further arrests as the practice declines at the reservation. The Indians have complained of being robbed and say they have trouble obtaining liquor in Topeka. Assistant U S Attorney McKeever says there is enough evidence to convict the arrested men.

J. S. Bowen Chesterfield Hotel United States F W. Knapp JF Hayden Vlad Bowen Todians Elline Uquor Topeka

Conductor Puts Off Bushmas After Gumbo Toss Incident

A north bound Chicago Rock Island train conductor Secor ejected George Bushmas at Corbin station after he threw a lump of burnt gumbo at the conductor. The gumbo struck 4 year old C A Brown of Brookfield Mo, injuring him and leaving him unconscious. Brown was treated by Dr W Spitler and kept at the depot where Bushmas was later arrested for disorderly drunken conduct.

Wellington Kae Secor Chicago Rock Island & Pacific George Bushmas Corbin Here Bushmas Bustmas C. A. Brown Brookneld W. Spitler Brown Spider Ushras

Fix Labor Troubles After Fort Scott Labor Disputes

Labor Commissioner Johnson returned from Fort Scott where he settled sewer contract labor issues between contractors and workers. Contractors paid $1.35 daily while laborers sought the current rate of $1.00. Johnson also resolved a dispute involving Charles Banker of Topeka and Fort Scott workers over paying terms amid a proposed raise to $1.75 contrary to an agreement on the current rate.

Johnson Fort Scott Tnsubler Charles Banker Topeka Ramsey

Injured Broom Corn Harvest Plans Cut Short

Dry weather in the northwest injures broom corn. Cheyenne county reported 360 extra hands would be needed to harvest the crop. Superintendent Gevon of the free employment bureau questioned the report and Cheyenne replied no extra help will be required for the broom corn harvest.

Cheyenne County Gevon Free Employment Bureau Cheyenne

World’s Record 15-Inning Game At Terre Haute

In Terre Haute Indiana on August 11 Cedar Rapids defeated Terre Haute in a 15 inning game setting a world record with 27 strikeouts. Cedar Rapids pitcher McFarland struck out 15 for the visitors while Popp, a former St. Louis National and Columbus American league clubman, fanned 12 for the home team.

Terre Haute Ind Cedar Rapids Steikeauts McFarland Popp St. Louis

Private takes Krag pistol attempt in Leavenworth

Fragmentary telegraph copy reports Private Cross of a unit attempting suicide by Krag rifle at Leavenworth Kansas. He was said to be in critical condition with a surgeon predicting less than 24 hours. Nearby Westfield and the Rev Howard Lee Jones are mentioned with his family in repose.

Leavenworth, Kas Uni Enterarts Westfield Senin Howard Lee Jones Lr List Church of the Epiphany of York

Topeka Wins Weather Bulletin Service From KC Stations

Topeka will begin daily bulletins from Kansas City weather stations and Chicago reports, enabling Topeka to publish timely corn and wheat district data. Willis J. Moore of the Weather Bureau approved the extension after Topeka Commercial Club resolutions.

Topeka Kansas Kansas City Willis J. Moore United States Weather Bureau Moore Comercial Club Toneka Kanhas Weather Bureau Commercia Club of Willis L. Moore U.S United States Chicago Telecam Chievo Jennings

50th Anniversary Convention Opens for International Typographical Union

Cincinnati hosts the fifty eighth annual international Typographical Union convention with over a thousand visitors. Women attend the Ladies auxiliary for the first time as President Lynch addresses delegates. A resolution supported United Mine Workers in the anthracite strike. The gathering focuses on reports, wage scales, and the union’s stance on peace, conciliation, and political policy.

Cincinnati International Typographical Union Pike Iadies James T Lasnch United Mine Workers Hastings Crawford Benton Shites Olwell Ume Lynch U Convention Ticident Lynch Aa Folws Capita Inter Igh International Rouse's Point American Federation of Labors

Stereotypers Converge Amid Labor Arbitration Debate

A report from the International Typographical Union outlines aims for autonomy, arbitration contracts, and peace in the printing industry. It notes arbitration success, a one-body governing framework, and a push for an eight hour day, with a convention urging referenda on political and autonomy propositions.

Federation Beim Tocal Nubisher Focal Union American Newspaper Publishers’ Association Ue Book and Job En Ployers International Typotriphicas Iternational Ers and Electrotypers' Union J. M. Bramwood Inaaker Cinellinath O. Ang International Stereotypera and Electrotypere’ Union Union Canada 1 T. U Sste

King Edward ministers sworn in and Vatican notes

Briefed telegrams report Buckingham Palace jet transport for newly appointed ministers and their oath taking. Other items note archbishop coadjutors for San Francisco, a Victorian order investiture in London, and cultural notices as well as a Caracas to Washington cable on tariff reductions.

Jandon Aue Edward Bela Buckharham Palace Spa Bagsin Ane Lierate

Massive Sheet Music Stock On Sale At Rall Store

The retailer announces more than 100000 copies of sheet music being sold with a 20 percent discount across the entire stock at the Rall location.

Aace Peters Wood &Bchir

Weekend guests at Manhattan Beach hotel Eureka Lake

A party weekend gathered at Manhattan Beach hotel Eureka Lake including Mr and Mrs Dorr Norton Miss Agnes Gunther Miss Lulu Ewart Mr Harry Parks and Mr Arthis McClintock among others. A reception honored Mr Thomas Wardall on his birthday with decor, punch, and a program read by Miss Marie Green featuring a biographical sketch and a poem.

Manhattan Beach Eureka Lake Dorr Norton Agnes Gunther Lulu Ewart Harry Parks Arthis McClintock W. A. Morton Ethel Morton Miss Smith Eva Smith Isabel Smith Risa Maud Grimes Leslie Guild Tinknaen Veale Franke Me Charles Wentworth Monte Kistler Lester Bennett Wardall van Buren Street Thomas Wardall Wardell

Community notices and travel plans from Topeka area

Local notes list Rev. Robert He Mize visiting Salina, several residents traveling to St Louis and Salt Lake City, and numerous trips to Deer Wood lake, Chandute, Prior Lake, Ludington, and other destinations. Also mentions clubs, speakers, and camping trips with dates and hosts.

North Topeka Social Notes and Local Visits

In North Topeka many residents are visiting relatives and traveling to Kansas City for family gatherings. Mrs. Will Kiussman visits Alma relatives, August W. Smith returns from Ft. Madison, and Miss Nellie Wetherhall plans a day home from Carthage. Several others, including Mrs. J. C. Fulton and Mrs. Chris Jones, visit kin in Kansas City or Helmn. W. G. Brooks speaks at Asbury chapel on strong drink. Hazel Fulton and cousin Helen Sterne return from Maple Hill visits. Various local residents resume work or plan trips, with many staying in town or visiting relatives across Kansas and Missouri.

Bai Phintlow North Bales Rey Will Kiussman Alma Wi. Smith Ft. Madison Nellie Wetherhall Carthage J. C. Fulton Kansas City Chris Jones Helmn Union Pacific W. G. Brooks Asbury Chapel W. M. Costley Hatley Hamilton Kunmas City G. W. Ham- Hazel Fulton Helen Sterne Maple Hill Mc. Grew Lina Pilley Madison Street Excelsior Mabel Foucht Kansas Oklahorny Mia A. M. JO Sadie Mildred Chicago Waukesha Wis Carl McGrew Myrtle McGrew McGrew Kent A. M. Kent J. C. Ijatler Margaret Emily W. M. Castley Hayden Wm. Kemp Capitol View Dora Murglt South Bend Ind Salt Lake City Topeka WW. Praith Quincy Street Minneapolix Minn Russes Aiyrtle Robinson Siella Mitchell Zure Keting Sadie Heber Ada Munsio Amy Persona Adele Bistus Hope Clarke Messe Kenneth Clarke Will Buechner Albert Atkina Will Tiridge Oran Lay

Man Rescues Pair After Boat Stuck Near Bridge

A young man and two friends fought to free a boat that ran aground near the Central Avenue bridge yesterday afternoon. Despite efforts, water flooded the craft and soaked clothes. Kenneth Clark, nearby, heard the trouble and helped bring them to shore safely.

Ton Ed James Will and Burcha Dave Berge Central Avenue Bridge Kenneth Clark

Cows Die After Eating Dynamite Near Martinsburg

Altoona August 1 Claude Peters a Blair county farmer reports three cows near Martinsburg lost sight after eating dynamite. A gang of railroad men refuting poles and dynamite sabotage was rumored nearby. Peters and others followed tracks and found a damaged section along the road with evidence of the dynamite incident.

Altoona Claude Peters Martinsburg Blair County Atie Peters Dri

Boy Heroic Rescue Ends in Tragic Bathwater Death

In Philadelphia a brave boy attempting to save a friend from boiling water perished. The incident involved a tanker and a factory receptacle filled with hot water where both youths were overcome. Garforth, Pazies, and others were unable to reach aid before the tragedy.

Philadelphia Ana Garforth Baneball Helmus Guartorth

Death in dangling wire kills telegraph boy in Reading

A boy touched a dangling telephone wire and was electrocuted in Reading Pennsylvania on August 31. The falling pole disrupted lines and neighbors tried to help but Mose Fouche died instantly, while others were seriously hurt. Local officials voice condolences and start investigations into the incident.

Reading Weleser Wunder Mose Pyle Fouche Mores

Great Western rail line offers return tickets through Twin Cities

Tickets valid for return to October for travel via the Chicago Great Western from St Paul to Minneapolis the Cannon Valley Lakes Duluth and the Superior regions. For dates of travel contact any Great Western agent. W. J. P. Eimer O. P. A. Chicago. Dr. A. H. Thompson relocates his dental office to 720 Peavesunt across the street Tel. 26.

Chicago Great Western Ral St Paul Minneapolis Cannon Valley Lakes Duluth Superiors Great Western W. J.P. Eimer A. H. Thompson Tel

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