25 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1901
Page
1
Curtis Wholesale Liquor House was attacked at midnight by a mob armed with sledges guns and revolvers. Wo Adams was fatally hurt as three police officers repulsed the smashers during the raid.
Reported shooting as a crowd clashed with police near a joint on West Carthe Street. Officers claim only nonlethal shots were fired to disperse the rioters. a wounded man was treated at a hospital for gunshot injuries to the chest and shoulder. The mob smashed a frame house behind Curtis Street, damaged a liquor house, and looted beer. Police later restored order near Jackson Street after confrontations.
Rev. F. W. Emerson and Dr. M. R. Mitchell were taken into custody following a confrontation with Officer Boyles. The incident occurred amid a disturbance that led to their arrest and removal. Authorities filed preliminary notes and investigations are underway.
A Sunday disturbance near Curtis Street between Kamar Avenue and Jackson Street drew police after a mob with handkerchief masks attacked bystanders. A man named Adacie suffered a hand injury and clothing damage when a carload of beer was unloaded, and shots were fired by officers in response. Several arrestees faced charges while others received medical care or were placed in detention.
Eyewitness notes describe a chaotic raid with gunfire and mob violence. Adams was shot while crowds fled near a wood pile. Emerson was injured and booked after capture. Police chief Stahl and officers faced the scene as raiders looted beer from Union Pacific cars and local joints, with gaps in timing and unclear shooter details.
Chief Stahl described a raid at Adams House in North Topeka where shots were fired. Mitchill and Officer Boyles provide accounts of the chaos, Adams being shot, and the pursuit of Emerson amid crowd resistance. Police claim no one from the crowd fired first. Emerson allegedly urged the crowd to rally as shots rang out.
Officer Boyles on North J ansar Avenue beat recalls arriving as a crowd yelled for quick action. Mitchell and Emerson were arrested as shots rang out, with the crowd displaying white handkerchiefs before the violence escalated and Adams was struck by gunfire.
The 50 day legislature nears its Wednesday expiry while sessions may run into next week. Over 1209 bills introduced topped by mostly trivial measures. Key items include rail and promilitary law changes and Republic ticket election, with final taxation and assessment issues to be settled.
State Journal reporter notes early morning briefing from Dr Mitchell at Riverside hospital. He describes a chaotic scene with wounded men, a wrecked car, and track debris as authorities investigated unloaded liquor and disturbances observed by witnesses.
Report states Reverend Emerson was booked at 1 30 for resisting an officer. Officers Bayles and Downes were credited with the arrest. Emerson remained in jail for several hours before being released.
Physicians at 3 o clock reported a second bullet hole in Adame's right shoulder beyond the chest wound. Dr Hammond noted the new wound during examination, with Adama appearing to rally afterward. Public notices and rumors circulated about his condition and the incident remained under investigation.
Sergeant Gor on duty at the police station received a midnight telephone tip about a riot on West Curis Street. Officers Boyles and Downey were dispatched, Captain notified, and Officer Parcela and wagon brought Reid Mr. Fanerigon to the station for inquiry.
Physicians report J. W. Adems sustained a bullst wound near the left breast not as serious as initially feared. The bullet is believed to have entered near the left chest and exited near the right shoulder. Recovery expected without difficulty, per Dr. Smithwell.
Downey arrived at the scene during a raid last night and seized a Smith & Wesson revolver from Rev Emerson. Emerson then attacked the robber who held the weapon and knocked it from his hands, regaining possession.
Fragmented notice describes looting after a raid with weapons left, axes and smith’s tools reported missing, police tally unclear, and local authorities investigating. Names and exact figures are obscured in the OCR.
The session faces heavy appropriations as state institutions expand and demand more funds. The Grattan and Leidy textbook bills stir contention while education leaders urge passage. Railroads, livestock, and county officer pay sit amid ongoing Senate battles and looming Tuesday action.
The report notes county officers defend current pay as sufficient for reelection prospects. It suggests no decline in candidates for these offices, despite talk of a local bill being rushed through and potential governor opposition.
The House enacted a five minute rule to curb long speeches and speed debates. The calendar revision committee, led by Gronser, moved swiftly, advancing six bills and delaying many others as members pressed their own measures forward. Women’s suffrage bills dominated a tense session as Julie Johns and Hein Kimber pressed for action before adjournment.
A bill granting civil war veterans preference in state appointments passed the house this morning and awaited senate approval. It would let eligible veterans be considered first for jobs and removes age as a disqualifying factor.
Mrs Nation, in a Peoria jail, balks at a $150 bond offer and fights a judge’s demand for a $2000 bond to stay her appeal. Bondsmen McParland and McAfee signed, with Rev Mr Ruseett aiding, as Nation traveled by train toward Peoria hoping to secure release before a nine hour delay and ongoing protests.
The senate committee on relations with Cuba agreed to an amendment to the principal appropriation bill. The full committee is in serious mood and there will be minority report, with no opposition expected from the Democrats in the Senate. The general impression is that Congress will proceed with the measure.
Dr Countermine criticizes burning a paper, questions leaders’ actions last fall. He urges churchgoers to rethink loyalties amid political clashes in Topries, citing governor and congress debates on temperance and public policy.
A garbledOCR note from a state journalism official requests publication of a statement. It references Griggs as a former official influenced by campaigns and notes a transition from Hogtees. The text is fragmented, mentioning a Sunday morning paper and reader expectations but lacks clear dates or jurisdictions.
A local report records Troutman denying opposition to Hing Hughes tied to payments. The Journal notes committee members, ward representatives, and city officials debating Hughes appointment amid protests and weather updates mentioning rain.
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