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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1902
Page
1
A worker fatally struck a woman with a flatiron and beat her. he then attempted suicide by hanging from Vinewood Railroad Bridge. Fellow laborers found him and saved his life, ending in his apprehension and medical care.
James Kay killed his wife in a violent quarrel following threats of divorce and then killed himself by hanging on the Vinewood Park bridge. Their two young children witnessed the turmoil and were later cared for by neighbors as police investigated the grisly scene at Tenth avenue and Chestnut street.
The account details James C Kay and his wife in turmoil with Mrs Kay planning a divorce and relocation while Kay faced accusations of jealousy and a short temper. A neighbor describes Mrs Kay seeking divorce and Kay showing unusual calm before the tragedy. Conflicting reports cite alcohol use and blame shifting by either spouse, with notes Kay wrote hinting at a doomed outcome.
Neighbors recount contrasting views of Mr and Mrs Kay as tensions within the family surface. Mrs Kay described as kind and dutiful by neighbors while suspicions of marital strain and drinking reappear. D. C. Crane’s kinship to the Kays and James Kay’s tombstone business linkage are noted.
Henry Aye described finding Mrs Kay dead in the sitting room with a smoothing iron nearby and the children asleep. A card stated the dispute began at 11 20 and ended at 11 50. She showed throat wounds and facial blood. the assailant had washed his hands in a bowl of water before leaving.
James Kay was booked at the police station on a murder charge at 4 15 this morning. He regained consciousness after 6, conferred with his lawyer, and remained silent while stones marks of rope appeared on his neck. He was moved to the county jail on a state warrant, carried on a stretcher, and placed in the hospital cell, refusing any statements.
Mr and Mrs James Kay attended the Red Cross lodge gathering at 117 West Sixth avenue last night. Lodge president T H Jennings said in the morning that the Kays appeared jolly and cheerful with no sign of trouble. He recalled no prior incident of rage toward his wife. Dr H R Hegebsom and De R Buckmaster held an inquiry over Mrs Kay's body this morning. Continued on Sixth Page.
Chicago reports Major General Otis returning from Washington after a war board session. The board plans enlarging Fort Sheridan and other posts to house more troops as the U S becomes a world power. Troops from the Philippines will replace those sent east, and carpenters will move in to begin new accommodations.
The illness of Theo Roosevelt Jr possibly pneumonia at Groton Massachusetts prompts Mrs Roosevelt to leave for Groton this afternoon and cancel invitations and engagements in Washington for days. President Roosevelt may still travel to Charleston if his son's condition warrants it, depending on Mrs Roosevelt's report from the bedside.
Major Harvey received a letter from Guo ntshush Lees aoa Youlaville eb Be a. The letter acknowledges an invitation to an informal reunion at the executive mansion on February 14 at 2 o clock or 1 p m. The writer says he will meet the governor and state officers and his old friend General Funston.
Paris reports the U S embassy was notified that France has accepted the invitation to participate in the St Louis exposition. Temperature notes list major cities with readings for Feb 7 including New York 22 and Chicago 4. Forecasts mention partly cloudy conditions and southeast winds in the east for tonight.
A group of 1,000 women protests the current baggage screening method used at New York facilities. They assert privacy concerns and unsafe procedures, urging officials to adopt a less intrusive and more transparent approach. Demonstrators gathered outside in a peaceful demonstration demanding review and reform.
Washington reports a petition from a thousand immigrant women protesting New York customs baggage inspections. They claim trunks are searched and clothing worn for duty, causing insults and persecution. President Roosevelt and Secretary Shaw may act. Chicago women join in urging personal baggage search regulation changes.
An auction sale update notes real estate and personal property knocked down, with scattered figures. The New Orleans Mardi Gras pageant opens with Knights of Columbus Byron tableau and a French Quarter ball, followed by Rex’s arrival and events this carnival season. Local legal figures discuss political support in Philadelphia county and district trends.
London on February 7 saw Churton Itchwai president of United States Stee Corporation and Mrs Schwab hosted at a private American foray at the Mansion near the Lord Mayor. Attendees included Archibald W Maconoubte M P Sheri Bell and Col Hunaiker, chairman of the Nickel Corporation.
In Melbourne Nova Scotia February 1 reports the Federal House of Representatives debating tariff changes. A duty on grape brandy is discussed with confusion over rates and alterations to malt and barley duties. A separate note mentions a trestle accident between Train Through Trestin and Olathe Kansas with coal cars derailed and lines blocked between here and Ash Grove.
A barn behind the residence at 1102 Clay Street caught fire last evening near 7 o clock but was nearly extinguished by rapid work. Only the framework remained with charred timbers. nearby buildings were saved as flames were brought under control. Curtin at Carlisle.
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