Among the Books Author Kills Himself
A note reports that the writer of Among the Books has died by suicide. He left a broken heart, and the community mourns the loss of a noted author whose work sparked discussion and devotion among readers.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1903
Page
5
A note reports that the writer of Among the Books has died by suicide. He left a broken heart, and the community mourns the loss of a noted author whose work sparked discussion and devotion among readers.
A long discussion on word formation and standards traces modern trends in vocabulary. The piece cites Beven Khotie, Warde Otten Minpeshounoed, and Phyfe, noting a rise in new shorthand terms and the push for concise expressions amidst growing literacy and telegraphy.
Readers learn about new book notes and forthcoming titles in a Kentucky literary column. The piece highlights works by Mrs. Neary Houston Maiska and others, noting publishers like Macmillan and Bowen-Merrill, along with anticipated release timings and critical reception from The North American Review and other venues.
A sprawling feature blends frontier memoirs from Ellsworth and Buffalo Creek. Col Hadley identifies a 1867 Kelley skeleton near Buffalo Creek, linking it to Kelley and Dunnegan’s murder on the Bluff and recounting the Barking expedition aftermath. The piece also threads duels, outlaw legends, and a sensational incident of a sheriff and a reckless ex cavalry veteran in Ellsworth, Kansas.
An unnamed engineer describes nerve failure after a New Jersey Central wreck. He recalls colleagues losing nerve and hesitating at signals. Tales warn of sudden faintness, sweat, and inability to reach the throttle under stress, with some drivers abandoning control to pull trains clear.
A vivid catalog of waterproof coats and rain garments offered for wet weather travel. Describes fabrics such as Oxford gray and various coats with belts capes loose sleeves and decorative touches. Prices range from four to twenty five dollars with style notes for men women and travel use. The piece cites Millinery waterproof cloths like cravenette and hat fashions for rainy days and mentions the City Ticket Office Union Park Railroad.
A report notes a fatal incident at a city ticket office following a railway disruption. The event involves an individual named Wearly and references the Kansas avenue location. Authorities investigate and extend condolences as the community processes the loss.
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