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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
1
Shawnee County politics buzzes over gubernatorial prospects with Troutman and Capper among receptive contenders. Rumors swirl about Curtis Webb McFarland and Welch, while postures on lieutenant governor and GOP strategy mix with national trade talk and local appointments.
The Journal and Advertiser outlines a proposed 18 hour route from New York to London. It involves New York Central and Hudson River lines to Boston, then Boston and Maine connections to St John, and swift steamers to Ireland. The plan aims to link Greenport and the East River tunnel to shorten the Atlantic crossing.
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John Schmidt reported a Thursday night burglary at 132 Monroe Street. Burglars forced entry through a kitchen window, ransacked drawers and closets, and stole $239. The theft included $53.47 hidden in a book case. a watch was left untouched. Police have no suspects.
The Daily Mail reports the birth of the Aero club born from the Automobile club and set to stage mid air races and ascents for its members. Notable supporters include Donatery and John Scott Montagu as figures from aviation and automotive circles. The movement envisions aeronautics as the future and a path to new roads in the air.
President Roosevelt proclaims Thursday November 28 as a day of national thanksgiving. He honors McKinley’s death, urges unity and duty, and calls on Americans to abstain from certain occupations to thank God for peace and prosperity.
Crowds along the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York’s London route cheered their return from Victoria station to Marlborough House while newsboys cried of a terrible South Africa disaster. The public mood mixed warmth with grief over Colonel Benson’s costly defeat and Britain’s heavy casualties, though the royal procession continued.
Admiral Dewey met with President Roosevelt and discussed the Schley court of inquiry only to say the public session would end soon. He warned that when testimony is sifted, real work begins and conclusions must be reached. He praised Associates Admirals Benham and Ramsay and noted the court will review charges and present the facts found.
Lord Kitchener reports severe attack near Bethe northwest of Bethe broken jaaste. Two guns lost, 54 killed and 160 wounded. Colonel Benson mortally wounded, Colonel Guinness Major Murray and several officers killed. Boers retired east after heavy fighting.
Washington November 2 William A Harris senior senator from Kansas sat in the Riggs hotel lobby expressing little optimism about his reelection due to Republican preponderance in the Kansas legislature. He will serve until March 1903 and hints at surprises there. He plans to focus on Nicaragua canal matters and backs a civil service reform bill favoring Civil War veterans in appointments and promotions.
Forecast for Kan-sum area shows generally brighter conditions with winds shifting to northerly. Chicago dispatch notes cooler air and brief clearing, with possible rapid changes through the day.
Weather forecast targets tonight and Sunday for snowfall in Kansas as a low-pressure area in Washington moves southeastward. Officials predict rain turning to snow in many areas, with colder air expected to settle in, though some forecasters caution that only light flakes may occur in parts. Weather Observer Jennings notes the timing aligns with seasonal patterns and anticipates a possible shallow snow cover on the ground in select locations.
Paris reports Admiral Castard's squadron move triggered a Turkish accord. The sultan telegrammed acceptance of all French claims including Lorando and agreed on payment terms fixed by France. Delcasse conferred with Premiers Waldeck-Rousseau and La Nau cru, seeking Turkish understanding to avoid renewed diplomatic mail bag interference. Italian squadron division sails toward Turkey with no stated aim to confront the French naval demonstration.
B F Pankey announces Topeka exchange will open within 20 days with 600 phones, if workers can be found. Emma Schaeffer named chief operator, five hello girls to start, as poles are installed and headquarters moved between Fifth and Sixth on Kansas avenue. Pankey plans modern telephony with moderate rates, but has not yet announced pricing.
Denver November 2 The Washburn and Denver Athletic club game will have both sides naming an official Hutchins the former Kansan player will be chosen by Washburn A record crowd is expected and the outdoor society event of the season The Denver club traveled to Salt Lake City previously and turned over the team to Washburn as part of arrangements for todays game
Frederick Bankert gained entry to Wm Green's second story rooms on Eltenbeth Street by rope ladder, killed Green with a revolver and mangled his head with a hatchet, wounded Mrs Green, then shot himself. The crime stems from a rejected romantic history. Bankert had previous prison time for a prior attempt. Mrs Green, 26, formerly Cora Be Harrison, was an actress. Bankert 20, Green 22.
Buffalo November reports specialists led by Flower Crego and Putnam concluded Czolgosz was sane when he plotted the president's murder. The physicians noted evolving views, education, and anarchist influence while finding no evidence of hallucinations. They traced his motive to anti‑government beliefs and asserted he acted with intentional planning.
New York dateline reports Danny Maher of Hartford is named premier rider of the world. He will ride for trainers T Mineckwell and H Maresh with a combined salary of $330, the highest ever paid to a jockey for a year of work.
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