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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1902

Page

8

Paterson City Copes With Unfortunates After Disaster

Paterson New Jersey on February eleventh shows calm as Mayer Hinchliffe handles relief and Mayer Low of New York offers aid. Banks and safes were damaged, escapes and losses tallied, with crowds allowed to inspect the streets and ruined sites as authorities clear wreckage and recover valuables from the collapsed premises and public utilities.

Paterson N J Mayer Hinchliffe Mayer Low New York Denmeath Maine Ube Ety Grabibe Washington Stair Ian Aaa Freundeele

Brookside in Ashes in Fort Wayne

The Brookside home of John Hi. Vass, head of the Baes Car Wheel foundry, was totally destroyed by fire early today. The blaze caused about 364.500 in property loss with 310 in insurance. The fire also damaged nearby residences and contained many art treasures.

Fort Wayne Ind Rookside Handsome John Hi. Vass Baes Thre Tailay

Coffee Eyes Attack Many People Here

A Woodland reader reports coffee worsened headaches and eye irritation. After stopping coffee and trying Postum, her vision improved and symptoms subsided, illustrating coffee’s potential eye effects. Battle Creek, Sage Co.

Woodland Towun Battle Creek

Topeka Republican primary controls and fees set

The city Republican central committee fixed candidate payments and strict voting rules at a secret session. The resolutions require 30 cents to the central treasury per candidate and 28 cents for membership, with supervisors to verify eligibility and tally sheets naming voters and precinct details for the March primary.

City Central Committee City Central Republican Ety Cratral J. C. Lee Com Topeka Olf Court Howe TS. Williams Pultor Seorstars

Death by own action shocks Navy family in Brooklyn

Clive Hannum, son of W G Hannum and assistant paymaster in the U S Navy, reportedly died in his room in Hightstown New Jersey after barricading the door and attempting to starve himself of air. The incident, described by a roommate as a “make believe” death, became a tragic real event when help arrived too late.

New York Clive Hiennum W. G. Hannum United States Navy Brooklyn Peddie Hightstown N. J

Official Gore Agent Aims for Washington Dispatches

A Mague corre spondent reports that Dr. Mtuviler, former council, travels from Hollant to New York on troop dispatches. He is said to be en route as an official Horr agent, heading to the United States.

de Musliler Washington Lonion Fes Daily Wader Mtuviler Connil New York de. Mueller United States

Independence Under Guard on Lawson Yacht

New York reports that 1. w. Lawson’s yacht Independence is under tight guard. The World says parts are reportedly broken for junk and stored, with every frame and plate numbered and watched. Lawson’s plans for the boat remain unknown.

Independence New York Webb W. Lawson Ned Mr. Lawson

Duel ends in death at Bowen saloon in Trinidad

February report from Trinidad notes Louis Chambers and Telesen Trujillo quarreled with pistols inside a Bowen saloon. Trujillo killed Chambers almost instantly. Chambers died hours later. Trujillo, aged four, was a minor who began firing after Chambers intervened in a dispute with a fellow worker.

Trinidad, Cole Feb Louis Chambers Telesen Trujillo Pistola Aloon Bowen Chambers Murr Trujillo

Case Seeks Republican State Central Chairmanship

J B Case of Avuene Washington travels to confer with Senator Burton and others on whether to seek the chairmanship of the Republican state central committee. The boss busters oppose Morton Albaugh due to Cyrun Leland ties, though Case is credited with deep knowledge of statewide conditions despite two failed campaigns.

J. B. Case Washington Burton Republican State Central Committee Busters Sone Morton Albaieh Cyrun Leland

Governor McBride's vow to purge railway lobby ties

Tacoma February 31 Governor McBride intensifies battle with railway influence vowing harsh action against any state employee accepting a bribe over railroads and pledging to crush the lobby. The aggressive stance signals a broader wartime crackdown on corruption in public service.

Tacoma Wash McBride

Missing Warship Sloop of War Searched Off West Coast

From The Condor reports Captain Davis of the US steamer Grant assisted along the Vancouver Island coast in seeking the missing sloop of war. Captain Torr of the Grant handed over the boat to Indians who promptly returned it, amid questions about who boarded the vessel.

Victoria B.C Davis U. S Grant Vancouver Siarphoney Bom

Reopens Case on Colorado Springs Fire Liability

Denver February 11 The Colorado court of appeals reversed the district court in a suit against the Denver and Rio Grande Railway Company for damages from the August 1 1898 Colorado Springs fire but the decision is deemed to concern only one of four causes of action and the exclusion of testimony The result does not settle the railway companys liability for the losses involved

Denver Colo Colorado Court of Appeals District Court EH Fuso County Denver & Rio Grands Railway Company Colorado Springs Court of Appeals California Fig Syrup Co

Two Trinidad Miners Crushed in Mine Fall

In Trinidad Caio on February C J W Ribald and Tom Martin were killed by a fall of coal and rock at the Victor Coal company mine. Ribald left a widow and two children. Martin was survived by two wives and two children.

Trinidad Caio Feb. C J. W. Ribald Tom Martin Victor Coal Company Ribald Martin

Annual meeting notes and sale details for Live Stock association

In Wichita various notices mention an annual meeting of the Live Stock association with tickets on sale February 20 at 11 and 12. A good returning date is February 15. The text also references satin skin care claims and product blemish notes, with several garbled phrases about relief and dye options.

Live Stock Association

Lincolnin Day Plans and Local Society Notes

A busy Topeka page outlines plans for Lincoln Day observances and notes from the Commercial Club meeting with W. A. D. Walther of Holton. It mentions a ministerial meeting, trip discussions, a concert in the Auditorium, community fund drives, social gatherings, and local civic events. The column captures hints of weather, entertainment, and ongoing town life, with references to Osage, Lit Crum, and Topeka figures.

Epe Commercial Club W. A Citer Smith Markey Lincoln Thin County Kanes Oconaresemen Kansas Osage Crum Ngure Rev. White Fort Scott Janis J. Fl. Chapman Topeka Lawton Ting Congress Ik Railroad Save Pfamene Jame

Home Cooperative suit marks case against the Star

Kansas City reports reflect a damages suit filed by Home Cooperative against the Star newspaper. The action alleges profiteering by the 12 members of the cooperative and cites a publication as the cause of harm. Details are unclear due to fragmented text.

Kansas City

Will Return Rich New York Feb 11

A fragmentary 19th century notice reports Thomas Muthern of County Dublin Ireland planning to return home from the steerage of the Etruria with funds in hand. The aged man, more than six years to the voyage, pressed to see his brother Patrick and died soon after awaiting death on Kills Island.

New York Thomas Muthern County Dublin Ireland PMO Patrick Tie

Deaths in Philadelphia and gifts to institutes

Brief telegraphs report a Philadelphia death of Louise Venalt, 23, and her 2-year-old child from asphyxia by illuminating gas, with two other children nearly dead but revived. Other items note Adolph Lewisohn's $55,000 gift to a Hebrew technical school for girls, Andrew Carnegie's $100 to Stevens Institute for a Carnegie laboratory, two deserters hanged in the Philippines, a London newspaper ownership change, and a Potawatomi Indian band plan to visit Mexico to prepare for relocation near Tampico.

Philadelphia Louise Venalt South Clarion Street Gan York Adolph Lewisohn Hebrew Technical School For Girls New York Andrew Carnegie Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken Carnegie Laboratory of Engineering Manila Edmund A. Duboise Amt Louis Rusell Guinobatan Albay Guthrie Citizens Band of Oklahoma Tammualipas Mexico Tampico

Cost of New Navy Exceeds Ninety Nine Million Dollars

A Washington dispatch reports the United States has spent 99,800,928 on construction and 79,348,285 on repairs for completed vessels. Expenditures on vessels under construction include four million dollars for Kentucky and Kearsarge each and 1,990,000 for Illinois, Wisconsin, and Alabama each, with several smaller ships in progress. The record covers 1889 onward, noting the Chicago, Atlanta, and Boston as beginnings and the Precon at 4,075,082 as the costliest completed vessel.

Washington Foo United States Senate Secretary of the Navy Kentucky Kearsarse I Ilinois Wisconsin Alabama Chicago Atlanta Boston Maine

Prank James Stops a Play in Kansas City

Frank Janes former member of the Jamne boys' gang secures a temporary injunction in the circuit court restraining a local theater from presenting The James Troys in Missouri The play portrays the Jamne family as train robbers and outlaws prompting objections that it glorifies crime and harms youth. The same newsbrief notes Montana Consolidated Mining Company incorporating in Camden New Jersey with capital of 500000 and a separate item reports the German Imperial Bank discount rate cut from 5 to 3 percent.

James Kansas City Frank Janes Jami Boys Kang James Troys Missouri Jamne

Direct Importation Promises Trade Expansion in France

A Paris dispatch reports direct importation from the United States to southern France may boost trade. The article notes reduced costs from bypassing middlemen and rail freight, predicting sizable savings and accelerated commerce if direct importation is adopted widely.

Nice France Telcen Letary United States Equthern Evan New York

Merchants Plan Against Fake Advertising in Cortland

In Cortland New York merchants move to form a society pledging members to use only legitimate newspapers for advertising. The push aims to curb misleading promos and protect business interests, prompting commentary about sensational claims and public perception.

Cortland New York Washinton Postry

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