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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1902
Page
6
A long police notes piece recounts drunken incidents, arrests, and a case involving William Kimble and family. It details a Newark area altercation, a man named Frasier, clothing theft, and a hospital-ward incident at the Armory. The story weaves through court dates, witnesses, and the death of a man linked to the Kimble tragedy.
In Grurt today, Jordan faces a preliminary hearing and was bound over to district court on charges of burglary and larceny from a railway car. The incident involved taking scrap value on a street theft, with bond set at $2000. The child, May Stam mere, was found in destitute circumstances after being taken from an orphan home. Mrs Thorpe pledges care for the child and baby.
A good natured cowboy from North Dakota distributed dimes and quarters to children at a five show gate. Spectators noted the generosity amid confusion as the event drew scores of youngsters and local teachers commented on the spectacle. The scene featured residents including William Moeller of Everly, Iowa, amidst a backdrop of regional interests.
Report from New York dated December details supporters of Mrs Katherine Tingley and the Universal Brotherhood objecting to Cuban children detained on Ellis Island. Authorities feared seizure and removal as families moved to Long Beach. A party including A A Go Spalding escorted a child group aboard a steamer bound for California.
In icy Lake Erle ceremony Miss Goold of Pena Michigan waded into frigid waters with Elder Walker leading. She emerged shivering and briefly collapsed during the baptism as elders aided her, then she was dried and clothed.
The Ligxte1 Wooster versus CraneCo case occupies the district court as jurors hear heated wrangles and tangled testimony. Judge Hagen often intervenes to untangle statements. Today focuses on defense testimony and Thursday arguments. Harmony secured as James H Hyde is elected Colorado Fast & ton Co director to protect all interests.
A New York market bulletin notes a London and River Plate vessel trading with a 50,000 dollar value and futures impact. The report mentions a $22,000 total and hints at ongoing trade activity since August, with unclear details about the vessel and cargo.
Denver December 16 proxy committees of three factions reach agreement electing a 13 member board. Directors named include James H Hyder HE Whistington A Harriman J B Rebler J M Herbert A C Cass George J Gould J I Jerome Thwin Hawley John H Mc Clement Frank Trumbull Chas Henry Butler J G Osgood. Gould Hawley Harriman Trumbull choose their members. Osgood committee nominates Ox ford. Hyde named as thirteenth by mutual agreement. Meeting delayed by proxies and absence of Judge Thompson. new board to elect officers later.
Herrs Rose, Lakewood's elder, born December 28, 1802, is racing toward 100. A former Virginia slave, he has chewed tobacco since age ten and remains hale at 119 pounds and 4 feet 11 inches. He lives with son Joha C. Rose, is a Sixth Street Baptist Church member, and local colored residents plan a birthday reception.
Washington reports President Roosevelt pushing for trust legislation with swift congressional action. He plans meetings with Senators Hoar, Hanna, Platt, and Spooner to secure bipartisan backing amid party divisions, aiming to present a bill before March 5. The quartet’s unity is seen as pivotal to advancing policy.
Fragmentary report shows Senator Hansa defending the passage of any bill as a check on prosperity while the president asserts no danger to national prosperity from a careful approach. Senators Ssconer and Pratt struggle to shift the president’s stance as constitutional lawyers debate drafting work.
A St Paul correspondent paints a harsh Christmas season scene of cold homes and bare stoves. Needy families barter for small wood supplies while desperate parents huddle with children, many ignored by charities, as bitter weather worsens poverty.
In Omaha a Jersey cow dispute between Mrs Emma Houghman and Chares Epstein led to replevin actions. The judge directed the cow be used for a pet horse, the animal approached Mrs Houghman and kissed her, confirming ownership in a peculiar court moment.
Pittsburg Pa December 10 Misfortune dampened by celebration of J Ws Pousterts Gents float birthday. A young man sought to deposit funds from his father's estate but found the money disappeared on arrival at the bank.
New York footnotes report that several teams withdrew after absences from the trace lasting four hours. At 1 o'clock the score included McFarland Stoya, Storton Storan, Trintpit Bertelt, Newkler Jacobs, Butler Turville Leander Floyd, Fartlay Frann Krebs Keegan Peterson, Galvin Ront among others. Record for the sixty hour race stands at 1106 miles and 8 steps.
John D. Rockefeller donated 250000 to Bryn Mawr College for a new hall. Architects Cope and Stewardson prepared plans, bids proved high, and Rockefeller will self-finance the project with his own merchants. The building will include basement store rooms hair dressing room dining rooms drawing rooms and multiple baths and servant spaces.
In Philadelphia on December 10 Mrs Frank Nielsen refused to honor her late husband’s will. He had asked that every Sunday in December his wife and four sons drink a Gesundhelt in his memory, give $1 for funeral expenses, and provide a $2 weekly allowance to his wife. Nielsen, a lifelong joker, died last February. Mrs Nielsen, at Luray and A streets Feltonville, called the will ridiculous and said neither she nor her sons would participate, deeming the demand nonsense.
New York December 1811 news that the famous singer Advlina Patel plans one more tour of America and will headline. She explains she will tour only under her old conditions and notes many offers have been refused by design. Her husband Baron Cederstrom also wishes to visit the country again. The Nag includes Daniel Frohman as the manager options and a statement of reduced terms.
Washington December 10 William Haywood testified before the senate immigration committee against the education test in the immigration bill arguing it would bar Hawaiians from obtaining labor there. Joseph Smolinski of the American Polish alliance and A P Anderson of the American Steamship men urged changes to the measure.
Prof Calvin W. Green professor of mathematics at Tivots Wesleyan University died today aged 45. A Greenville Kentucky college graduate, he once led Grove Seminary's science department in Roberts, Kentucky. He had served at the local institution for thirteen years and was widely recognized for his ability.
John Lovett and Arthur Aldridge of Onarga were arrested in Buckley by U S marshals on charges of robbing a post office there on July 11. Bail set at 2 dollars each. Officers are examining potential involvement of Chicago crooks in the crime.
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