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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1902
Page
15
Committees from Washburn college and Kansas Medical college agreed to merge and report to their boards. They propose a three member panel from each institution to draft a consolidation plan with details to be discussed next Monday. The exact terms and timetable will follow after initial planning.
A July report warns of a new swindle superior to the lightning rod man. An Indiana claimed operator, Mr. Jasper Clay, touts a high defense wire with a free ornamental gate offer, accepting C O D orders. Customers pay in advance and receive nothing as he vanishes. Also noted is a coal miners convention being organized across three western districts with delegates elected to decide next year contracts, contracts expiring September 3.
A brief item from Chicago notes a disappointing card sale at the Wa venue dated July 12, highlighting weak offerings and limited bidding interest among attendees.
In the fourth race Hans Wagner moved from 12 to 1 to 8 to 1 and drew away to win easily as the rest of the field stayed tight. A three quarter hour post delay in race three followed Harrison the colt’s dangerous action, throwing jockey Meade and prompting Lyne to replace him. John A. Drake intervened to ensure rider safety and Harrison was excused. Alice Cary sold for 1500 dollars to Albert Simmons and Tammany Chief for 1200 dollars went to S C Hildreth.
A group of about 60 Elks from Emporia Topeka Strong City and nearby towns plan a field day in Emporia next Tuesday offering 30 prizes for top teams and individuals. The main attraction will be a ball game between Emporia and Topeka Elks with local players named in tentative positions. Bets are expected to be lively and an entry for a handsome Topeka man contest is limited with Willie Brown barred.
Local resident James P Stackel of Florence is reported dead in Atchison after a sudden artery rupture in the brain. Bear Creek fires badly scorched Appleton district. saloon destroyed as fire spreads with losses listed at $9,000.
Dr A B Ryne of Galva Kansas denies knowledge of the Maud Holmes shooting at McPherson. He faces letters and forged identities tied to the case and was identified by the Holmes family and barn workers as the man who drove to the Holmes farm. Investigators found letters to Maud Holmes from various signers and a note about poisoning the Holmes dog. Ryne, 64, married with three children, says he knew he was suspected and that officers are pursuing him.
High water prevents sand supply for the East Fourth street pavement project. Wall and Hanley contractors were forced to tear up and relay over half a block after Josiah Ross exposed under-sanded sections. City inspector reportedly absent, prompting suspension until dredging resumes.
Real estate transfers record deeds from A A Rodgers to John Hurd and D Heinz to Rose Crist, plus John E Frost to J B Goff and Wm A Plummer to Dora Carr. Racing notes at Brighton Beach report July 12 results with Wealth and Par Excell ent winning favorites and Explorer paying 16 to 1. Jockey Shaw rides two winners and a second, including Mumseile. Winnie O Connor suffers a foot bruise in first race at Kittanning. Senator McLaurin nears appointment to US bench after talks with the President.
Rounding out the St Paul racing season in St Jan Minnesota, the final events concluded last evening with competitive heats. A 2:22 pace class drew strong entries and purses targeted toward a $10,000 prize, though exact results remain unsettled.
Fragmentary notes show Straight Beats defeating rivals in a youth track event. Mentions of participants Keily, Euxenite, Billy Jay, Newton Boy, Iona, and Clerle et al. suggest sprint trials and trot starts with unclear placements.
Peter Fisher, a Topeka resident, was injured at the transfer station when two careless boys driving a buckster wagon at reckless speed knocked him down as he moved from the platform to a streetcar heading toward North Topeka. He escaped the wheels but suffered head and temple injuries from the collision. In Atchison, James Binkley, an early settler, died instantly in a mowing machine accident five miles southwest of the town after finishing breakfast and hitching the team to the machine. The sickle guard penetrated his skull and his left arm was broken.
Five steers belonging to Schwarzschild Suleberger Packing fell into a rolling water vat at the Peet Bros soap factory on Osage Street Adame. The steers were scalded beyond recovery and were shot to end their suffering. A drove of cattle passing the soap factory caused the accident when five broke through an open gate and plunged into the vat.
W Marshalls Sunday afternoon concert will be held at 3 pm next Sunday. The programme includes Marches and overtures with works by Holman Boieldieu Floweree Lange and Verdi selections from Macbeth and Cupid's Garden. The bill features Waterbury American and Dreamy Eyes by Lampe among others.
The will of Cecil Rhodes earmarks 50 000 dollars for improving meals at Oriel College Oxford. Historical commentary notes dietetics in education, praising proper nutrition for brain workers and criticizing coffee and white bread.
The column lists civic society sales, band performances, and public meetings across Emporia and nearby towns, noting river rise forecasts and mosquito expectations as water recedes. It mentions Elks baseball practice, the Emporia band’s Salt Lake City trip, and county allocations, with local council curbing and hack fare discussions.
A headless body discovered on a Port Baker beach near San Rafael is believed to be Captain Ward. Police pursue identification as authorities reference a missing mariner report and maritime connections. Further details pending official identification.
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