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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1902
Page
4
A dense wire report summarizes diverse topics from tariffs to railroad rates, wheat and meat markets, and new power technology. It notes political figures and policy debates, including mistaken ideas on prohibition, railroad financing, and cross-border trade impacts on mills and farmers.
City council faces push for a Vinewood franchise as merchants question the deal and eight votes appear likely. Councilman Burgundthal criticizes lack of compensation while others push for safeguards including annual company reports and streetcar benefits for the southeast.
A plan outlines purchase of ten miles of expansion and a river crossing at Turner Kaneae City Missouri May. The line would cross Norte Argentine area to reach the north river bank then recross to the south bank and continue toward Topeka Kansas City and Topeka Electric Company eyes the western routing along the south side of the river after the crossing.
Jefferson City May 9 Attorney General Crow announces he will seek supreme court ouster against the beef trust he says operates in Missouri The attorney general believes he will destroy the combine and a copy of the testimony from Jefferson City will be sent to Washington for the federal authorities use
Horton Kansas at 9 am Marshal W A Pyle arrested the man known as Dollar Seirus wantee after a reported night theft. The suspect resisted with a knife but was stopped by a well directed bystander. injuries were not serious. Dollar Bilt is described as a tough local character.
Police patrolled the city this afternoon while a tour in the patrol wagon occurred. A chickenpox case was reported at 1420 Lake Street in the Nathaniel Girton household. Aradg of Chapman suffered slight injuries in the C. P. B. wreck and sought 3500 damages. The police committee met and adjourned, pending further events. James case proceedings will be set, with officers’ reports read. Policeman James is charged with reserving money from private funds.
An unclear historical note references Chief Donovan Complimanta and a sugar-coated pills motif. It mentions watch for the programme, an orphans home benefit, and a maxim about a man born to rule never marrying. The text lacks coherent structure and concrete entities.
Coroner's jury finds Union Pacific responsible for two deaths in the Topeka wreck while both train crews are cleared of blame. Witnesses describe the fatal collision near Rock Island crossing as the extra engine and caboose behind schedule, with passengers recounting dangerous conditions and injuries.
Edward Stephens was acquitted by a district court jury after a swift deliberation. The proceedings centered on a June incident involving alcohol and reported hotel disturbances. City Attorney Spencer led the prosecution. Reed defended Stephens.
Fragmentary notes describe A and Fields traveling toward Bar bis City when Dr Hogabooms treated him after a collision. Report states he could talk and showed chance of recovery. References a wreck in the vicinity of Kansas avenue and city ticket office.
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