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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1902
Page
2
An early 20th century advertorial touts Patten's Celery Compound as a cure for aging ills. It promises renewed vigor, improved digestion, purer blood, and relief from rheumatism for the elderly, urging readers to try the product for vitality and strength.
One fare or round trip for Memorial Day Expresses at Fort Leavenworth Kansas on May 80 1902 via Union Pacific. Ceremonies include Gen HeineyLeavenworth and veterans civil war and soldiers. Tickets on sale May 78 1802 at Union Pacific agents F A Lewis and Fulton.
Fragmentary railway notice describes an eastward service from what appears to be a Midwest corridor, mentioning seats and standard sleepers. It references routes through Chicago and St. Louis with connections to via Bullington and Hausas City, noting a morning departure and a range of equipment.
A fragmented notice discusses early connections linking Dunver to the Northwest rail plan. It mentions a night journey joining the Northwest train at Sais and invites readers to hear updates from Peder Rael or the Laderwlenet about the least cost path, with references to Macaig and Levey.
Sporting news item notes a premier race for a prize near eight thousand dollars. The field includes top thoroughbreds like Water Color and Bramble, with detailed entries and odds from Morris Park. Crowd estimates reach fifteen thousand as Keen entries and favorites figure in the event and related sprint stakes.
A May Leavenworth report tallies 906 federal prisoners, mostly farmers, with no lawyers among the ranks. It details origins, occupations, and sentence terms, noting substantial agricultural plots and education levels, and highlighting varied trades from cooks to masons and blacksmiths.
Daught er of Mrs Jutti Williams and relative of Senator Hanna, 32, died at a Manhattan hotel from strychnine ingestion. Coroner reports unclear whether accidental or self inflicted. Medical staff administered antidotes within twenty minutes. time of death followed. Officials planned transport to Pittsburgh for inquest or further examination.
May 18 Mexico City reports a finance department proposal for a 20 million loan to fund a subsidy tax for railway companies and to support public works. The plan would authorize the executive to issue bonds and allocate funds for Tehatchan railway, Gulf coast port improvements, national network upkeep, Vera Cruz port facilities, a new legislative palace, and waterworks and sanitation projects.
A unique feature following the mut inks 20 will be given by the Wilbur Kirwin ensemble on Wednesday after The Strange Adventures of Paste snd and the Begnetalk TM. Cast tender a reception with an opportunity to visit the nae and meet the Mother Goose character. The company plans a Plas aeeatily to be consested by the gule seeking a clone view of its giant. The troupe features Chiktatta style sheep to fairyland and a French on deck performance. The complete repertoire for the Wil ite opera com.
In Downs on May 1 to May 8, an unknown assailant fired through a window injuring Clark who opened the door for water. The bullet shattered the bar interior while the room's occupant reportedly faced a lethal attack. Police have not identified a suspect, and a resident described as a local troublemaker had previously been mentioned.
Jeremiah Chauteau a convict from Fort Stott breaks a four year silence to thank the officers who arrested him. The man once celebrated in criminal circles publicly expressed gratitude for the officers and their role in his conviction four years earlier.
An OCR fragment describes a door sign reading Keep Out for Employees Only and notes theft incidents at a wholesale house. It mentions a worker named Ina who penetrated the door and stole goods, including Diamond soap, with a buyer noting it being the third lot in thirty days. The article references Diamond C soap and Diamond C goods, and a packing company offering prizes.
A garbled OCR excerpt describes a suspect, possibly named Cer a, evading capture across Illinois Kansas Missouri and other towns. It mentions killing officers, court actions, penitentiaries, and a broad national manhunt with the subject moving between jurisdictions. The readable bits reference crime and pursuit across multiple states.
Storms drenched southern Kansas with heavy rainfall and high winds, flooding low-lying areas and delaying travel. Kingman and Lyon counties reported rising water, while Emporia and Arkansas City saw substantial showers. Farmers anticipate a strong corn and wheat crop as soils stay saturated and streams rise.
Two youths drowned in the Kaw river near Oakland Kansas City Sunday. Bert DeGraw 12, of 21 North Sixth Street, vanished after being swept beyond the dip. Teiran cried for help as friends failed to save him. one boy nearly drowned attempting rescue. The bodies were not recovered. James Inslepp 45, son of William Insley, held in Wyandotte County jail awaiting murder trial, was nearby in a separate incident.
In Cimarron Kansas a jury in the din telet court awarded the plaintiff Goden Anne Baker ten thousand dollars damages for seduction under promise of marriage. The defendant is the son of Congressman Warner of Texas. The case highlights prominent local society figures and social scandal. Pensions for Kansans list grants and increases across many towns, including Leavenworth, Fulton, Norton, Hoyt, Galena, Emporia, and Osborn, with amounts ranging from eight to seventeen dollars plus scattered others.
A report details a May incident where Robert Wil veston Milson attempted suicide in an upstairs room at Dr Brown’s house. The act involved self-harm with a weapon and left the assailant with a chest wound or chest-area injury, with rumors of intoxication and threats connected to the scene.
In Teavenworth a clash occurred between Theodore Fields and Nichols, both described as colored. Fields used a kite as a weapon and Nichols fled the scene. Nichols was the aggressor, Frelan was arrested, and Nichols was a much larger man than Fields.
A group of men gathered to raise funds for a project in the county. The initial focus is on an eight ruler area southeast of here. It is noted that a vein of metal extends under the east half of the coats and its thickness and quality are being investigated.
A garbled health game fragment appears to describe unclear actions and names. The legible bits suggest a tense moment during play with references to players Bes, P, and RO. No clear events or outcomes emerge from the readable text.
W J Dennis a 21 year old farmer from Hartford died while wading a river near Emporia. Dennis and a friend entered the Neowho River downstream of town where he went under and did not resurface.
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