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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1901
Page
1
Klusmire is captured in Kansas City Sunday afternoon. He claims his wife hanged herself in a barn to spare the children disgrace, while authorities note apparent homicide with a blow to the woman’s head. He faces serious charges as investigators sift his testimony and prior threats.
A Kansas City suspect, Eliondire, is arrested in connection with the Swetlick murder in Distton. He confesses to hiding the body in a barn after disputes over farm property and life insurance, with police tracing him to the Northwestern depot and detailing the killing sequence and burial.
The O F I lodges in Kansas report results with Geo W Brown as grand master beating Gomer T Davies by 1346 votes. Lane Coethran and W H Wesson receive lower totals. Reedmaser Tee Beat leads grand representative race. Masonic officers to be installed at next grand lodge session.
June 4 morning session of the North American Reformed Presbyterian assembly adopts resolutions urging uniform statutes on marriage reform and religious liberty. The National Reform Association report is read. recommendations call allegiance to Christ the King, pledged sacrifice, cooperation with reform groups, prudent political dissent, and church leadership reappointments and funding.
A fragmented entry lists Tuesday racing at Mati nee with driving club entries at 2:00 and 2:20 including owners and horses such as Pred Wilkes Teal Ransdall and Shernaim Hurghart Cadley Paul Huycke plus a gentlemen's road race with five entries and riders Green Brown and Kirk among others kept in the official programme.
Manila dispatch reports nine companies of the Ninth regiment arrived aboard the Indiana from China. The Finy-third Tesiment and related units sail on the Hulpat rick. Army movement includes hundreds of invalids to be shipped to Rome on the next transport. A fort erection plan and procedural code discussion are noted along with a Supreme Court increase to seven justices. Harold M. Pitt and Evans & Co. defense in a commissary scandal case are mentioned with new testimonies.
War office notes new dispatches from Lord Kitchener and General Methuen on the Vibkfonlela relief. Pretoria reports constabulary capturing Alvam Malan, son-in-law of General Joubert, a Progressive politician active against the British. Zerust relief indicates months of siege and strained food supply.
British police clashed with French workers trying to break into a house as Germans and Japanese aided the French. Upon firing in self defense British soldiers wounded several, with two hundred Germans joining the fray. Five fusiliers fled, killing two French and wounding three others. Four fusiliers, five Germans, and one Japanese were later wounded. A German officer and guard helped restore order.
A mob of about 500 in McKeesport Pa attacked Benjamin Setty and Ellis Watson both 28 after an alleged assault on a four year old girl. Police used Guards to separate the crowd and took victims to the station. One man lay unconscious as the mob swelled and the prison was heavily guarded.
Two killed and over 40 injured when a working Pittsburg Ohio Valley line train telescopes near Powhatan Kilne. The first section carries 28 Italians in the caboose. Victims include John Ming who died later, and Tony Wetrine and Barney Metantski badly hurt. Twenty seriously injured Italians are under physician care.
Governor Mir Sweeney received a letter from Senator McLaurin indicating willingness to retain his U S senate seat and continue to work for the state's welfare and prosperity. The note emphasizes peace and happiness for the people as the motive for remaining in office.
James Thomas and Eph Payne were sentenced by Judge Hansen in the district court. Thomas received five years in the penitentiary for an attempted assault on Officer Murphy, while Payne was sent to the reformatories at Hutch.
A Washington dispatch reports that Russia seeks to withdraw troops from neighboring empire territory while Germany plans to deploy 4000 troops from Pekin to posts in Pekin and Yangtsung. Britain France and possibly Japan will join the garrisons as the question of ministerial protection and stationing is unsettled.
County Attorney Galen Nichols travels to Leavenworth to appear before Tellin States court. The dispute centers on a bridge contract for Kannan with Keepers and Treacher alleging subcontractor issues and a rejected claim against the county commissioners, leading to a formal suit.
Judge Hazen denied Mrs Nation's motion for a new trial in the East Sixth Avenue prank case. The court overruled several technical points and noted the defense was limited to sanity grounds, with the defendant found guilty of smashing Prank Murphy's joint.
Charles Holmes, 38, drowned in the Little Arkansas River at a Sunday picnic near Wichita. He was pulled from the water after efforts to rescue him failed. The body was recovered later.
Mrs Hilen Stewart suffered serious burns in a Wichita incident yesterday after handling gasoline he forgot to. The fire spread rapidly enveloping her in flames. Her husband heard her scream from the porch and rushed to help. She was taken to hospital with little hope of recovery.
A fight for leadership looms as candidates seek chairman secretary and treasurer posts. Incumbent James H. Larimer declines, Al Baier seeks secretary to fill A Newman’s term, and Matt Weitzenman contends for a seat. The treasurer position sees no opposition with the current holder elected to the committee. Names tied to the race include Philips Osie Hureate Rote Crane and Vancustat.
General Frederick Funston has been given command of the Fourth district of the Department of Northern Luzon with headquarters at San Fernando. The designation appears in Washington reports dated June 2, noting the new assignment and location.
A city council session is planned for the evening to review a long list of items. Mayor Hughes is expected to discuss appointments and the supervisory report, with debate likely over extended preverment and related measures.
Havana reports the Cuban national convention will hold a session to discuss Chewaeciay Capote Benor Tamayo and Wood. The general refuses to provide immediate information awaiting Washington’s communication. Governor Quiles says the majority report on the amendment was not believed to satisfy the Tilted Suites. The afternoon session is expected to reveal the committee’s information wishes.
Rumors of a July wheat corner dominated Chicago trading as prices rose despite a weak market. July wheat jumped to 74 1/4 cents, supported by heavy contract stocks and a sudden buying surge from a large firm, while overall futures remained volatile in June.
Washington June 1 Hope grows for McKinley as he shows a comfortable night and slow improvement. Dr Osier joins Johns Hopkins professor in Baltimore for consultation while Rixey and Stermburg monitor the president. Secretary Cortelyan and officials relay cautious, hopeful notes on his condition.
A $7,000 discovery in Mineral Point Wisconsin notes a bottle of nitroglycerine and skeleton keys found under a sidewalk near the former boarding place of Stewart Jello, who faces a Piedmont national bank robbery charge. Citizens near the scene reported the find. Rain is forecast with a weekly drought map by observer Jennings.
The Rev. Charles M. Shelden will be granted a vacation in July. He will spend the first week at Cincinnati for the Christian Endeavor convention and then spend three weeks in charge of the South Congregations church in Chicago. He plans to devote time to civic and social work in Chicago.
Attorney General Knox leads an investigation amid uncertainty over Spooner Act effects. The article notes calls for an extra session, with lawmakers including Hendricks Bacon of Georgia and Tawney of Minnesota aiming to align the four corners of Congress. The Philippine tariff issue may shape whether funds are refunded or raised, as debates focus on presidential and cabinet authority and war-related appropriations.
The piece reports Suzette Sutton of Topeka suing in district court over a disputed property action. It alleges seizure by Fructus or related parties to recover mortgage debts and costs, detailing a complex chain of property transfers and claims around a former residence near Sevenh Street.
A garbled report from a Denver area source references a shooting incident and a court case involving Ayers and Peete Ethan Wright, with mentions of Manila Philippines and Washington. It notes a tax revenue discussion and a February date with totals and tabled figures. The legible fragments imply legal actions and fiscal notices without coherent detail.
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