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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1901
Page
1
Mrs Nation leads a crusading group to raid a billiard hall on Sunday morning. Windows are smashed and slot machines and cigar cases are demolished. A partly filled gas tank is found at one location, and Baer is named in the report.
Police arrested Mrs Nation after a mob gathered at the state house and moved to attack the Apex and liquor outlets. The assault breached doors, smashed a slot machine, destroyed furniture, and spread through the building and nearby cafes, before the crowd dispersed toward the Murphy place.
A report notes remnants rally then march to a barn where bars are stored. Mrs Nation breaks two large mirrors during the incident.
Report from Tope indicates a sheriff stopped a suspect after breaking a lock and arrested on four charges. The individual was cited to appear before Judge Hazen today. A local figure, Jointist Chiles, signed one of her bonds amid a day of unrest and public chatter about the event.
Carrie Nation and associates confronted by sheriff and police during a raid on a cold storage area. Officers seized a large quantity of butter and eggs, arrested Nation on defacement charges, and held her at the county jail. Several bonds were posted for others named in the case as deputies processed the group.
Mrs Nation spoke at the Free Methodist church after arresting crowds and a jailyard vigil. She denounced political opponents, urged women to work, and clashed with officers while praising temperance aims. The event drew 2500 people as tensions rose around the church and jail windows.
Hughes appeared before Topeka home defender leaders seeking their endorsement for mayor. He was told he would not be suitable for the mayoral role.
Mrs. Carrie Nation and Home Defenders questioned J W Hughes about his mayoral candidacy in a late Saturday session. They pressed him on property ownership linked to liquor, his past, and whether he would run a clean administration, urging him to prove by action rather than promises.
Mrs Maggie Cummings and Edna Cummings are arrested on murder warrants in Jefferson county after John Cummings died of stomach congestion shortly after Thanksgiving. Edna allegedly placed arsenic in his coffee. The couple had recent divorce. motive cited as Mrs Cummings seeking custody of children.
A contentious push in the House over Butler’s constitutional amendment resubmission moves, recalls, and committee shuffles. Grosser of Dickinson leads charges that the measure was reported without full member knowledge, pushing it back to the elections committee after several upsets.
Policemen Frank Hendricks and C J Graham clashed Sunday morning over a controversy about Mrs Nation. The officers exchanged blows after Hendricks asserted he could have stopped Mrs Nation. Both were described as a veteran officer and a new sergeant respectively.
Tribune reports marking the entry of Morgan interests at one land to underwrite operations, amid tension over caplistrae 4a Reta and Catabenulions of caplistrae. Also noted: a Pittsburgh incident where M Hecko was shot defending against three highwaymen near Blackers Rocks, dying at hospital.
Information from Grand Central reports a three train freight collision near Akin on the Neweri Central line today. Fatalities occurred as crews and responders rushed to the scene to assess and secure the wreckage.
BM expresses relief that his punishment will be altered at the appointed time, signaling a forthcoming reprieve or modification to the sentence. The note indicates a procedural change rather than final execution or hanging, with authorities reassessing the case.
A local warning states the Den of Vice must be removed to prevent demolition of a nearby building. Officials press action if compliance is not achieved, stressing community safety and enforcement measures.
In Winfield Kansas a circulated warning titled Determined Women urges the commercial club to close saloons and end vice. The text vows action against taverns to protect mothers wives and daughters and hints at community protest and possible violence if authorities fail to respond. A following meeting notes women demanding a measure restricting liquor and shaping summer social order.
A local home defenders group named the Carrie Nation Regiment has organized in Arkansa city as joint efforts begin. The assemble aims to remove feature dangers and protect the city, with members from Kan and nearby areas joining.
A damaged item reports Hutchingon’s druggists agreed to quit handling certain substances under permits. Police warn that unlawful sales will face action. Wellington officials set a Friday deadline for closures and removal of fixtures from premises amid temperance pressure.
A Washington dispatch reports Paul orders to General Chaffee restrain United States troops from joining western Clinchor operations and to avoid involvement in the punitive expedition toward Si Ngun Su. Concello and China authorities urged to resist hostile actions while Congo officials consider further hostilities.
Rev J T McFarland pastor of the First Church opposed a Sunday sermon inviting officials to denounce the speech. The event drew attendance from county officers and temperance supporters who pushed law enforcement and created disorder. Millionaire Warren F. Springlett faced police scrutiny and provided a bond as tensions rose. Weather indicated cold conditions with a sunny start and strong winds.
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