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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1902

Page

5

Clairvoyant predicts daughter’s ill fated marriage in court tale

New York clairvoyant Memne Debbite on Past One Hundred and Fourteenth Street claims her prophecies come true. She foretold the marriage of her daughter Jessie Fitzgerald to Wy Franklin Metntsre, a 71 year old law clerk, triggering a sequence of elopement, church wedding, and marital conflict. The tale recounts promises broken, court entanglements, and a magistrate’s involvement as the couple’s marriage unravels. The bride later seeks support amid alleged abandonment and disputes over residence and finances.

New York Memne_ Debbite Prasktin Thanarsy Senay Franklin den Towerth Cedille Ant Dorsey City Peterson Peter Setuen Bin McIntyre

Residence of McIntyre's Parents Not Occupied at Time

At the residence of McIntyre's parents none of the family members were at home when authorities checked. The report notes the house was unoccupied at the time of the visit.

McIntyre Was

Kidnaper Threats Prompt Family Move to New York

Anonymous letters threaten kidnapping and murder of Carnegie Steel executive Alexander R. Peacock's children unless 25900 is left at a specified spot. Peacock moves family from Pittsburgh to New Fortier Holland House with private rooms reserved. Roger O'Mara, a former detective, is assigned to pursue the case as investigators follow the three letters.

New York Alexander R. Peacock Carnegie St Compet Pitburg New Force Holland House Pitubure Gatective UebiaRirallers Thermail Perton Roger O'Mara O'Mara

St Maclou Wins Lincolnshire Handicap at Lincolnshire

St Maclou, Col B H afe Catmont's bay colt, won the 1000 sovereign Lincolnshire handicap over one mile with 23 starters. Sceptre, ridden by RS. Stevier, placed second and Over Horton, owned by Mr Binding, finished third. The field included 23 horses contesting the race for yearlings and up.

St. Maclou Lincolnshire London Col BH. Afe Catmont

Women to See Fight in Denver Street Scene Disaster

A chaotic backstage accident during a Denver city production injured the leading actress as heavy scenery collapsed. Belasco, rushed to the hospital, refused treatment after a revival and returned home despite the curtain hiatus lasting ten minutes while a doctor was summoned.

Belasco Helesco Mr. Belasco

Notable social notices and visits in Topeka society

A fragmented Topeka society page notes Mrs. Gillitora Gill and Arthur Gillotts planning home in Allegheny City and Portsmouth. Miss Eva and Miss Malle Elston host a star themed surprise party with many local guests. Mrs. Hollar marks daughter Helen Marie’s fourth birthday with tea and guests. Community events include Unity club Faust reading, open YWCA social, and Penny lecture ushers by Junior Amantean Club. Several local inhabitants travel, visit, or host events, with a mix of club meetings and hospital updates.

Eee Jane Nye Arthur Gillottons Allegheny City Portsmouth Ohio Gillitora City Topeka Lucife Schaffer Helen Lucas Gertrude Garrett Lilian Robert Maxweth Georgie Chandler Kenneth Thatcher Unity Club Faust Lewis Morrison Harry Allshouve Hannibal Httie Ladies Music Club Wiliam Macterran W. L. Trump D. D. Whist Club D. d. Small A. A. Godard R. Pounds Frank Jarrell Young Women's Christian * Association Jackson Street Brooks Kansas City Wilbur Chaney Charles Downing John PF Fritts Garwood Fadorewski Edwein Knowles Howard Knowles Knowles Junior Amantean Club First Congregational Church Lindsay Pegues Business F.C. Hopper Marlington Hospital Tyler Street Card Club Tt. T. Herrick George Crawford Farriuon Morgan Harriet Jones Downing Helen Henderson Mary Overholt Harry Overholt G. W. Hogeboom Fort Marison Towameron W. H. Newton Willam Sells Maple Mil C. C. McMichael Esk

Topeka Social Notes and Local Moves Mentioned

A jumble of brief notices covers people changing jobs and travels. Sister Cinser takes a shoe department post after years at Creeby Brothers. Elizabeth of aboutla ne moves in Kansas City. W A Johnston attends the Sixth district federation in Smith Center. T Sell departs on a Desipean trip while Mrs Ross visits Roseville. Barnum in St Louis on business. Miss Etta Osene of Boswere visiting Topeka. Bertha Lawrence visits Kansas City. Mrs Emery Amston Batley heads to Argentine with husband. Dr Charles Hendricks heard Paderewski Monday evening.

BeMichmel'e Lin Watph Cinser Tantes Creeby Brothers Nantes A ~ Aerand Hlizaot Aboalane Kansas City Sirs W. A. Johnston Smith Center T. Sell Ross Roseville Fred McCullough Barnum St. Louis Etta Once Boswere Ais Fay Eagle Pipes Street Bertha Lawrence Garden City Topeka Clyde Lawrence Emery Amston Batley Argentine Charles Hendricks Paderewski

First day of new primary law in St Paul

St Paul reports the first use of a new primary election law. Voters register and cast ballots for city offices on both Democratic and Republican tickets. Seven mayoral candidates compete, with five Republicans and two Democrats. Booths stay open until 4 PM, delaying results.

St. Paul

He Paid the Bey. A Stunt After a Big Fight Bet

Loulaville Kentucky on March 18 Ea Dameron paid a losing bet after the Mc Govern Sullivan bout by swimming 75 feet in the Ohio River as his fellow worker Henry Yaner watched. The water near zero, icicles hung from hair, moustache stiff as Dameron reached shore. Cameron had bet that Sullivan would win and promised the loser would swim on St Patrick's Day.

McGovern Cameron

No Grievances Reported After Denver Meeting

March 18 Denver The grievance committees of the Brotherhood of Railway Conductors and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen met with Denver and Rio Grande officials. Employees reported no important grievances and the session was incident free. A few technical matters were settled and overtime pay terms were defined by a sliding scale.

Denver Grevince Brotherhood of Railway Conductors The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Denver & Rio Grande Read

Patrick Murder Trial Under Fire Over Will Inheritance

New York March 18 cross examination in the Albert T. Patrick murder case continued before Recorder Gott. Morris Meyer testified about a disputed will that would make Patrick heir to most of W. M. Rice's estate. Meyer, jailed under $10,000 bail, claimed Rice trusted him but did not understand why Rice would favor Patrick.

New York Morris Meyer Albert T. Patrick W. M. Rice Gott. Meer Patrick Rice Meyer Osborne Meyer Sary

Topeka News Snapshots and Local Events

A Topeka item sweep notes Marshall’s band at the Auditorium, Miss Clara Meikle's business trip east, a Grinnell debate, Paderewski excursion, weather woes, hotel manager Hankin resigning, Faust at Crawford Theater, upcoming city election, Holliday gifts to lodge, Shafer visiting Topeka, poet Roy Farrell Greene illustration, Emerson in town with meetings, Police Matrons meeting, Irwin Lodge event, Willits shoe stock sale postponement, and various court and civic notes from Topeka and surrounding areas.

Millspaugh Marshall Mise Clara Meikle Wesbburn Grinnell Lows Topeka Kansas City J. Kt. Hankln Fort Scott Lewis Morrison Faust Crawford Charles K. Holliday Roy Farrell Greene Arkansas City F. W. Emerson Glen Elder Western Association of Police Bradford Miller Clay Street Irwin Lodge Kansas Avenue Don Willits Furman Bailly John Coyne District Court Weather Bureau Hazen Mattie Ewing John Iowing L. L. Dythe The State University Auburn Wilson Byron W. Ghent U Santa Fe Ene Frixbie St. Joseph Cornish Nevada Cornish Sixth Avenue Gage Park Troswell Jerry Simpson Santa Fe Pecos Valley Rock Island el Paso T. K. Dewey Abilene North Topeka Dewey Kansas Knights Templar Supreme Court State House Board of Education J. B. Billard Live Oak Woodmen Circle Odd Fellow's Temple Quincy Street Kansan Medical College New Crawford Theater Copeland Reuben Spivey John Branner Parker P. L. Ruxh Firth

Stormy Alaska voyage reports record cold snap at Skagway

The Faratton reports a brutal Alaska crossing with a dozen wind and snow storms. On March 13 Skagway recorded ten degrees below zero, the coldest of the season, as snow and ice blanket the route from Alaska through Port Townsend and beyond.

Skagway Port Townsend Wash Faratton Alaska

Well Known Surgeon J Baxter Toham Dead in New York

New York on March 32 year old Dr J Baxter Toham, once a noted surgeon who co founded the Corbin Banking company, died at his home. Born in Claremont New Hampshire in 1840 he served in the Civil War as a sea surgeon and was breveted a major.

New York March J. Baxter Toham Austin Corbin Corbin Banking Company Claremont N. H

Bond Forfeited In Murrell Bribery Case In Circuit Court

In St Louis on March 18 the case against John K Murrell a house of delegates member indicted for bribery over suburban franchise dealings opened without his appearance. His $5 000 bond was declared forfeited, signed by E K Marrett, the defendant’s brother. Also reported a Havana Cuba dispatch says M V Cheatham president of Richardson Drug Co Sherman Texas was accidentally shot and may die from a fractured spine. A Paris dispatch notes Narcisse Quelhen editor of Journal Officiel was run over by an automobile in Boulevard Port Royal and died.

St. Louis John K. Murrell House of Delegates E. K. Marrett Havana New York M. V. Cheatham Richardson Drug Company Sherman Texas Cuba The Herald Ducker Narcisse Quel- Hen Journal Officiel Port Rayal Paris M. Questien

Telegraphic Briefs From Around The World

A compilation of short items: Anglo Australian chess talks may shift to a US contest. Hammond Indiana plans a new Chicago stockyards plant costing 1.5 million and employing thousands. Milwaukee reports a mayoral nomination on anti-administration platform. London reports marine collision inquiries. Vienna passes a trade bill with Mexico. Cape Town notes patient deterioration and treatment updates. San Francisco notes ships Meade and Sheridan sailing. Pretoria reports Boer captures and casualties. Peshawar Afghanistan Army pay unrest. London coronation week charity arrangements. Kingston Jamaica notes possible new shipping service. funeral notice for Mrs. W. C. Whittemore with services in Topeka.

Tribune London House of Commons United States Chicago G. H. Hammond Company Hammond Ind Chistock Yards

The French View on German Relations Amid Rumors of Rapprochement

A Paris dispatch notes a cordial entente between Germany and the United States, praising Prince Henry’s European tour and the American republic’s friendly mood. The report discusses looming impressions, royalism, and lingering tensions amid orchestration of public rumor. A separate item reports T. C. Boogland’s self-inflicted death attempt in New Rome City after delaying his marriage, with links to Hudson Howland’s family.

Paria New York Hi Ro Repubiican Germany Free and Saga Republic Henry Onane Giles Dutside Gretehen Gretchen John Ett Appett von Richthofen Center T. C. Boogland New Rome City Winautt Oxford Hoogland Hudson Howland Broadway National Bank of New York

Having Run on Chamberlains Cough Remedy Notice

Fragmentary OCR passage discusses Having Run and Chamberlains Cough Remedy with mentions of a $20 charge to California, Great Rock Island, and dates from March 1 to April 3. Readable facts include references to a remedy, a route, and a ticketing context. entities like Chamberlains and Rock Island appear.

Chamberlains California Great Rock Island

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