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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1902
Page
2
In Anchorage Kentucky a family tragedy follows a janitor effort to reduce trunk weight. Jane Allen, a 14 year old girl, is found dead after a disturbing incident that left two children injured. Police investigate the sequence as teachers and staff search for answers about safety and reactions.
A Canadian Pacific rail wreck near Heir Relment station killed several men. Investigators report no immediate cause and say emergency crews responded quickly.
A late 19th century New York note describes Andrew Carnegie intending to gift a grand Fifth Avenue mansion to his daughter Margaret at Christmas. The project, delayed by scale, features a vast stone facade, gardens, a private park frontage, and a staff of architects and workers to complete the home before the season.
Harry Johnstone, famed actor, died after shooting Kate Hassett in a hotel room during a jealousy fueled tragedy. Hassett, wife of Everett Beckwith of Chicago, had recently broken with Johnstone, a member of Keith's Bijou stock company. Johnstone, who had lingered at Mulineman Hospital for a week, was visited by two sisters and two brothers before his death. Hassett had planned a future with Modjeska and Manifield companies.
Jury in a Missouri case awarded Martha Br. Entype administratrix of William R. Pps deceased $14,200 against Archive Yoroka & Santa Perabrond for damages from a fire that destroyed a store and stock in Ethel in September 1941. The trial examined whether the blaze started from a passing locomotive or a stove in a restaurant, with the railroad company contesting liability. The verdict upheld losses for the store owners and involved nine attorneys and witnesses from several states.
A jumble of real estate transfer notices lists multiple deeds in Auburn and surrounding parcels. Names include Shumway, Martin, Win, Gillespie, and others with prices from 1100 to 1200 dollars on various lots and quarters. The fragment also mentions a meeting with officials and remarks about international and ministerial involvement in trade and industry.
Washington announces official consideration to appoint John Barratt of Oregon as United States minister to Japan filling the vacancy caused by the death of Alfred J. Erick. Also reports Henry G Ds vis, wife of former senator from West Viewings, and mother-in-law of Senator Siding, dying at the summer home in Elkins West Virginia.
Local items from Topeka include school and club sports results, weather observations, court actions, and community notices. Highlights mention scarlet fever quarantines, a court ruling on rail property, and upcoming lodge and church events with multiple local figures and institutions named.
New York officials provide tight protection for Pietro Mascagni and his Italian company amid threats and disruptions during a Herald Square concert. A march down a major avenue and frequent police escorts followed by a hospital of precautions marked their brief New York stay before boarding ferries to Jersey City.
In Leavenworth Judge 8 P Spencer of St Louis spoke to Toy, M C A members on the value of young men in society. He cited vast YMCA structures, educational work, and spiritual goals, noting 75% of men never attend church yet many enroll in Bible study and other classes.
Balion Brick Plant is named in a civil petition seeking $1,000 in damages for injuries sustained during blasting at the Saline Vitrified Brick Company quarry. The plaintiff, represented by attorney HAL Lovie, alleges negligence caused a blast that knocked him unconscious and a subsequent explosion 35 feet away further injuring him and causing bruises and a nervous condition.
A memorial service took place in Baling Kansas with active participation by Smiley brethren including Ernest Voeste and William Reed. The order of service listed voluntary readings and responding hymns, honoring the memory of the deceased and noting brief funeral arrangements. The report also mentions a medic or medical detail associated with the service. A separate item notes the Portuguese king starting home from London after concluding duties in England as of December 5.
Mr Belford recounts a narrow escape from drowning when his gasoline yacht towing a houseboat struck a snag three miles above the Use Belletontaie bridge. The yacht sank after a brief struggle. all aboard, including Mrs Ledford and children, were rescued by Mr Fred ford and his son who towed them to shore. The party later secured supplies and evaluated the loss of clothing and furnishings as they sought aid for repairs.
A dated report notes a congressional act assigns the 100th meridian as Texas eastern boundary from Red River to Lipscomb County. It severs 72,000 acres across Lipscomb Hemphill Wheeler Collin goworth and Childress counties, reducing Texas to a thin strip. Owners west of the line face loss of deeds and property value unless Congress approves a joint survey to redraw the line, the third disputed segment of Texas borders.
The Crawford theater previews announce "Janice Meredith" with Sukey the colored servant at Grand Saturday shows. Also billed are "The Game Keeper" and "The Stroke of 2F" with Thomas J. Smith leading, plus "Alice of Ou Vincennes" starring Gertrude Coghlan Friday.
The White Ribbon Remedy is advertised as tasteless and odorless and can be added to water tea or coffee. Supposedly it curbs appetite for alcohol and is promoted by the Woman's Christian Temperance Union and Venture Sanitation. Members are urged to obtain the product by mail or through local agents in Topeka and Boston with prices and trial packaging offered.
The report praises Ernest Gros produced works at the Crawford and Grand theatres with high notes on Mine Cogs ian in the title role at Crawford. It highlights Beate at Rowley 4 Snow, LipWe ford, Robson in The Creation of Kerr, and Macklin Mit in The Comedy at Berar, all drawing strong crowds and critical praise.
R. H. Morris is named auditor succeeding B. C. Matthews in the Atsburpementt of the Howls Island. Morris has served four years as assistant to the previous auditor and will assume office immediately while stationed in Topeka.
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