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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1902

Page

6

Chancellor Accuses Christian Science of Causing Death

Syracuse University Chancellor charges the death of Miss Une Lund to Christian Science in a statement. The deceased, a Norwegian musician, died of anesthesia complications after rejecting medical care and following faith healing. The article details alleged deception by Christian Scientists and prior medical refusal at her bedside.

Syracuse University Syracuse Jaren FR Pay Unei Lund Mis Uno Lund Europe Day Mise Lund Boston Dr. Heffron Thaye Tess Chris- Wen Seienter Miss Land Jan Stkence

Panama Canal Sale Pressure Shifts Toward U S Offer

Paris reports growing belief that the United States would pay 40 million to obtain the Panama Canal, a price seen as the best bargain in history even surpassing the Louisiana Purchase. Prominent financiers urge accepting a quick deal to avert ruin, while experts note Washington’s leverage may seal the transfer.

Paris United States Params Canal Louisiana Purchase M. Leroy-Beau- Len Cconunist Puram Washington Grivine M_ Hunau Varilin Panama Company Panama United

Old Railroad Fight Hears Newman Erb Side in Northwestern Case

Judge Phillips hears Newman Erb, former receiver of the Kansas City Wyandotte and Northwestern railway, in federal court. The case involves property along the line and a dispute with the railroad merger, with Rossington Smith and Histed for Ext and Judge Hortor for the railroad.

Phillips Newman Erb Northwestern Salt of Kansan City Rossington Smith and Histed

December 1901 Post Office Receipts Record Set

The December 1901 post office report shows receipts of 272 dollars, exceeding prior months and reflecting higher postage stamp sales stamped envelopes and special delivery stamps. The record indicates overall revenue growth driven by increased mail and related postal items.

Vanderbilt Oil Engine Arrives at Santa Fe Shops

The first Vanderbilt oil engine has arrived at Santa Fe Shops and will be tested locally before being sent to California for service. Inventor Corneille Vanderbilt Jr. previously developed the cylindrical firebox design and its Detroit fuel concept.

Santa Fe We Sante Ee Wits Corneille Vanderbilt, Jr Califoria

Silver element wins in Indiana district conventions

Indianapolis Jan 3 district conventions for electing members of the Democratic state central committee show free silver influences prevailing in most districts with conservatives winning in a few with anti Bryan stances. Joseph T Panning leads district chairman race as Fort Wayne and Greenfield candidates seek state chairmanship amid party division. Former Indianapolis mayor Taggart resigns from Indiana state committee and seeks national Democratic chairmanship.

Indianapolis Ind Democratic State Central Committee Bryan Balt Joseph T. Panning State Central Committee SE Weming Fort Wayne Rem U.S. Jackson Greenfield Fieming Jackson Taggart National Democratic Committee Indiana State Committee National Democratic

Living snake found in Henry Husselman's stomach

Henry Husselman of Chicago is said to harbor a live snake in his stomach, as detected by an X ray. Doctors and Prof Fuchs reported the snake outline appeared to extend from the stomach, with the snake’s body and head seemingly visible on the image, pending confirmation of the X-ray.

Henry Husselman Chicago Husselman Fuchs

Four Negroes Fined for Stolen Corn Wagon Load

Scott Kurr Wim Wheat Lennie W5 Mame and Chas Snead, accused of stealing a wagon load of corn from W. S. Hylwand near Holcomb, were found guilty in city court and fined $50 each. The complaint alleges the theft occurred one mile north of town.

Scott Kurr Wim Lennie Mame Chas Snead Hylwand Ccate Holcombves

Ohio House Speakership Wires Crossed in Party Fight

Ohio legislators and candidates for executive posts move through a speaker fight as Cox backs Price while Foraker and Hanna waver. The clash pits Daugherty allies against Cox and hints temporary alignments with McKinnon, Foster, Bushnell, Kurtz, and others in a tangled pre nominating scene in Columbus.

Columbus Ohio Foraker Cincinnnati Hanna Washington George B. Cox Cincinnati Tanna Price McKincon Coxwen Daugherty Harry M. Daugherty Nash Cox McKinnon Peaker Speaker Kurtz Snaders

Hunt's Message to Porto Rico Legislature

Governor Hunt addressed the Insular Legislature in San Juan's theater in a crowded session. He reported prosperity with growing schools and exports, noted 35 schools with 60 teachers and 1,000 plus students studying in the United States, urged municipal law reforms, limited tax rises, harbor improvements, and a new code, while lamenting ambiguities in Santiago Ingres case and urging peaceful organization.

Porto Rico San Juan P. R Gov. Hunt Theater of Portofico Mlture United States Sakae Tuy Tng Teria Mito Hunt M Juan Harbor Santiago Ingresas American Federation of Labor Kewless Neas Imilividuedis Hunt Ureed Sendh Ofa Congress Cony Msrreal Tamiecibor

Lawie Hartsough Sentenced in Sheridan Manslaughter Case

Judge Stotts sentenced Lawie Hartsough to 29 years in the penitentiary for manslaughter in the killing of partner J. B. McLaush about two months earlier. Hartsough, a leading local business man, faced a fatal shooting linked to northern Wyoming business circles. The article also notes a separate involuntary bankruptcy petition in Parkersburg West Virginia regarding the Filmington Coal Company, described as the largest such case before the court, with creditors represented by John T. McGraw and Melville D. Post from New York offices and West Virginia mines.

Sheridan Wyo Stotts Lawie Hartsough Hartsough J. B. McLaush Wyoming Parkersburg W -Va Jas John T. McGraw Melville D. Post Filemington Coal Company New York West Virginia Menninger M. D Kannas Are Tel Topeka Lave

Who Cuts the Ice Supreme Court Case in Olathe

The city of Olathe appeals to the state Supreme Court over an injunction regarding a deed privilege that allowed George B. Alger to cut three tons of ice from a city pond each winter. The lower court ruled the privilege valid. the city contests it as the drought and low water threaten supplies.

Supreme Court Olathe District Court of Johnson County Suah George B. Alger Alger Deaf and Dumb School Reyerves

Where Are Children In Kansas Schools This Year

Census figures show Kansas school population fell to 283 175 pupils in 1901 from 283 175 last year. There are 9 406 school houses state wide. Total teachers wages last year reached 3 211 451 70 dollars, averaging 42 per month for men and 36 for women. 1516 teachers were employed, up 28 from the prior year. State term length averages 36 weeks.

Kansas Thema Nelson

Trees in Bad Health Boston Common Experts Sound Alarm

Boston officials called in Samuel Parsons of New York to inspect Boston Common trees. He found widespread decline from neglect and poor pruning, noting recent plantings were done under wrong principles. A few trees may be beyond saving, but many can be restored for years to come.

Boston Boston Common Samuel Parsons New York City Parsons

British American syndicate plans refrigerated steamship line

A powerful British American syndicate plans to build six 8000 ton refrigerator steamers to sail weekly between New York Boston and Bristol with a later link to New Orleans. The project aims to boost American fruit exports and dovetails with Bristol docks expansion and a Bristol cold storage plant costing 500000.

London New York Boston Bristol New Orleans Hitler, Dempster England America FP. B. Girdlestone Bristol Docks Bruxtol California Houston Texas and Pacific Railway Goulds

Frocks and Frills Orgnden Travelogue Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a theater piece with cast including Charles Calvert and Lottie ene, mentioning Jun 3 and Sidney Grunds, by F Barlnoa and Cyshi Mande. References to Husmarket and Laxton suggest a touring or staged performance with uncertain context and damaged phrasing.

Sidney Grunds F Barrlnoa Cyshi Mande Manner of Ghia Theater

Strange Doings At Elkhart Inn

Mr and Mrs James McCarthy of 120 Pratt street Elkhart report a series of peculiar and mysterious happenings at their boardinghouse on Tuesday from morning until 4 pm. Neighbors describe unsettling manifestations witnessed only in the presence of their one year old daughter Beeste Currier. A stick of wood and a stovepipe joint moved inexplicably to the room center and from the cellar.

Elkhart Inn James McCarthy Pratt Street Beeste Currier

Burglary Suspects Sought. Stranger Girl Under Scrutiny

Reports recount a disruptive sequence as a girl and relatives dispute mysterious noises described as deviltry. Local families note the child’s innocence while investigators and Mrs William Currier consider tricks. Separate notes report John W Bufork's death from brain abscess at 24, and warrants for Tom Davis and John Wilson on burglary and larceny tied to a West Laurent Street store break-in.

Tom Davis John Wilson M. W. Overton West Laurent ‘Street North Topeka

Chicago Market Report Confusing Wheat Cattle and Stocks

Chicago market report details a choppy wheat session with small northwestern receipts spurring a late rally. Cattle and hogs show steady to firm tones amid mixed Western receipts while New York stocks edge upward on light volume.

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