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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
1
Griggs reviews the Wichita Convention as the congressional committee weighs a fusion strategy. The piece traces aims to unite factions for the Second District race with emphasis on nominees and campaign dynamics.
A noisy, garbled fragment discusses a pending bill regarding appropriations and state allocations. It mentions Senator Peter Roe and a special agent James WH Toot of Topeka involved in hearings and travel to New York and Niagara Falls before district proceedings in Indiana Territory.
El Dorado hears a murder case involving Hanas W Fer accused of killing Mere Ofin Sheethy. Miss Morrison testified that Mrs Castle described the brutal attack and dying statements. Witnesses linked Morrison to the crime, while other associates faced questions about the shop setting and prior tensions. The trial progressed with delayed verdicts and sentencing proceedings referenced.
Farmers held a meeting at the courthouse on Monday afternoon to discuss forming a cooperative. Attendees discussed share work and future plans. The group agreed to reconvene Saturday afternoon for further talks.
USE OLD PEST HOUSE Mayor Parke proposes a plain by new forge art of the spise fa ce new pest house moth Be tvors Seapine down the present dest Hower and ie te Tumber te TAU Spt capbe aL tn Balbus sea RE the leaber from the old Rause, the cast at ereeting new baie ing oat te Feduvnd to Tamadhed Toliars. The bulking Will we FureUEh ay fumigated, ehites used, and than fart dows By workmen who have had the suimlipe Thene is plenty of Ise Hel by tne phesene pert beuwe ve baie Sry we Mr and Mr eidann have now left the est bovise, and entirely pevered inde connection ith the isctat tally at the eit of Topeke. John Stathrk it to charge of the reals tere te Tenched taerwlly and to be efficted with emiallpox He served Hin term in Bepest House with hin wite esd ines
Fragmented OCR text reports a trial before Judge Fasen in the Gietriet court this morning. It mentions a fault in a group, a gold halter, and a ledger or count related to a company and individuals named Trego and Thie. The passage is garbled and unreadable in parts.
Amid Leavenworth and Atchison disputes, Curtis pressures for Anthony’s ouster and Chisham’s reappointment while maneuvering for Curtis allies, Willard and other veterans back Curtis’s plan, as Anthony resists ceding delegation and opposes Leavenworth figures.
Senator T. A. Noftager of Harper proposes a plan to guard the state treasury from embezzlement. He calls for a bond of one trillion dollars for the treasurer and a formal audit of treasury books, funded by a surety company.
A state controlled premium arrangement assigns a surety company to Rivet authority. The treasury oversees examination and protection, ensuring orderly handling of the premium and related security.
Washburn College Literary Society held its annual banquet with members seated in the Owen Ueth hall. The event featured a year-in-review program and toasts from society members including the tower master and president, highlighting dances, music, and senior recitals.
The second Coffelt trial begins in Winfield Kansas with a special jury of seventy five. Warranted by the George C Montgomery case the trial centers on alleged kidnapping from Tecumseh Oklahoma. Testimony from Oklahoma witnesses aims to prove if Coffelt abducted Montgomery. The trial draws heavy local interest amid linked ranch and company dispute history.
A Chicago fire at the Wahish avenue building, formerly Hotel Woodrum, caused many deaths and injuries. Patients, many restrained, were trapped on upper floors as escape routes failed, with twelve or more dead and several injured. Firemen and bystanders aided in evacuations while confusion and panic spread through the burning structure.
A Chicago blaze at G and Millers Drink Cure Establishment last night left several badly burned and frightened. Victims include Mears Enushsirs and Amelia Wilson, with deputies visiting St Lukes hospital and the coroner viewing the scene. The incident follows a series of perils noted in today’s medical and legal circles.
A chaotic crowd watched as a fourth story window failed to hold chained prisoners. The attempt to escape through the heavy wire bars ended with many injured and twenty five escaping, while others were forced back by guards and mob pressure. Clinton Osborn and The A. Anderson led successful exits while rescuers brought ladders for the improvised fire escape.
Indications point to a contested forthcoming state Republican convention in Harrisburg with 258 delegates. Rival managers plan demonstrations to influence selected delegates as they caucus tonight at the hall of representatives The campaign centers on who will become party leaders and the party's direction for the coming year.
Coroner led jury verdict states Davie 17 Rijien died after being struck by a train on a Saturday night near Silver Lake. Witnesses described the victim being robbed and the corpse found along the track. Investigators noted large sums of money missing and questioned timing of the crime before Topeka travel plans.
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