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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1902
Page
2
A vault explosion shattered the Bank of WWirtenpets, blowing out the building front and injuring bystanders. Witnesses describe a dark corner scene with jagged debris and a plume of dust as police and rescue teams arrived at dawn. A nationwide bank chain and city responders were immediately involved.
Major Page tests wireless communications for transatlantic reach, asserting belief in a successful cross between Europe and America. The report notes the Bureau of Encryption urging rapid deployment and project support for the wireless venture amid early trials and expectations.
An old advertisement extols CUTICURA SOAP for soaking hands during retirement from work. It advises drying and applying CUTICURA OINTMENT as a skin cure. It recommends wearing worn loose kid gloves with cut ends at night to expose fingertips for air and healing.
The report notes Marconi Major Page and engineers at a house near the towers of the Cotte Teal station urging valve towers due to unsatisfactory current. Vivian, construction engineer, will oversee Cape Town installations while the Neminiin government steamer arrives to lay cabling from Grocelete to Bevan island over thirty miles.
A reader letter argues yesterday's election evidence supports the temperance cause, criticizing the Pruner movement and urging Topeka as a focal point. The writer references figures like Albert Griffin and local history, urging action through lawful means and promising continued advocacy in Kansas.
Savannan Ge ave one performer was fatally injured in Mintin when his unicycle rider fell from a spiral tower after the platform collapsed. He struck the track at three points and suffered major injuries. Meanwhile many girls have joined the silversmiths strike in Manhattan and Brooklyn with a broader threat of a nine hour workday across several states. seven firms in New York granted the demand.
Fragmented OCR study reads like travel notes with garbled names and product mentions. It hints at someone sailing home via New York and November, with references to Argentina and satin skin beauty products but remains unclear and incomplete. The item resembles a fleeting, misread column fragment rather than a coherent news item.
President and Mrs Roosevelt and party left Oyster Bay for New York at seven this morning. They arrived in New York and boarded a Pennsylvania Railroad ferry to Jersey City. The president then departed Jersey City for Philadelphia on a special Pennsylvania Railroad train at 8:48, due to arrive in Philadelphia shortly.
Niagra Falls police reveal a young woman named Melle Chadsey from Chicago used male dress to work in four local barber shops. After being identified by a woman she boarded with, Chief Maloney questioned her. she avoided prosecution and went to Buffalo. She had previously worked on canal construction but found it hard.
The Jeannette crew in the far north fought a whale capture for long hours near Point Barrow. Captain Newth reports multiple whale hunts with intense action including a 14-shot encounter and an arduous 24 hour struggle before success. Arctic natives, whale hunting dangers, and local disease threats are noted along Herschel Island district.
Washington November 4 Early estimates show a slight shift in the upper house as Republicans lead by at least a slim margin against the current Democratic majority of twenty. With vacancies in Delaware and Michigan, 38 seats are Republican and 12 Democratic excluding Delaware, and several states have already elected senators for March 4.
An old article critiques overclaims by patent medicine makers and supports Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a measured remedy for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It explains the tablet’s vegetable composition, digestion aid, nerve and blood benefits, and advises taking tablets with meals for better digestion and appetite.
The Grand Opera House shows Carter Reynolds presenting Amy Homaine before a fair crowd. The Girl from Friteo and Two Tramps appear as new specialties with 25 35 and 50 cent prices. John Philip Sousa’s band tours the fall schedule with London Globe praising its decade of triumphs. concert at the Auditorium sells seats at 25 50 and 75 cents. The Denver Express melodrama The Den ver Express opens at New Crawford. Weary Wille Walker arrives at New Crawford. 25 25 and 50 cent tickets. The Belle of New York with The Telephone Girl arrives at Grand Opera House Monday. The Diamond King stars Edwin Southers at New Crawford Monday. Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines is spotlighted in New York plot. Teesday night advance sale opens Saturday. Evil Eye reads Wednesday at Grand. Armstrong’s electric ballet featured.
Legislatures chosen yesterday in Indiana Delaware New Hampshire North Dakota South Dakota Illinois Pennsylvania California Connecticut New York North Carolina Wisconsin Kansas Michigan Idaho Arkansas South Carolina Florida Alabama Colorado Washington Missouri favor Republicans in electing two U senators. Analysts project 33 Republicans and 32 Democrats if Nevada Colorado Idaho change. Delaware extra session could tilt to two Republicans, creating a 20 seat GOP majority.
In Chicago on November 5 a 30 year old man Atoline jumped from a rooftop to the street, killing instantly. He stood for minutes brinked by the crowd before tumbling down, causing panic and narrowly missing bystanders. Police seized him as residents tried to divert attention. Family cites recent worries as a trigger.
A stage coach between Ouray and Red Mountain plunged down a steep grade near Ouray, tumbling 300 feet. Fourteen passengers were injured, including E C Mates with leg breaks, Alien Moierland with back injuries, D L Hancock with shoulder and hip injuries, Tin Masion with leg and back injuries, and Rodney Bacon with facial lacerations. The driver blamed broken brakes and an unruly horse.
Wilkesbarre November 5 All mines in the Lackawanna region are being worked to full capacity Four fatal accidents have occurred in the Wyoming region within 24 hours in the Conyngham mine Joseph Matthews is killed by a roof fall at a mine in Sigamoth All the old employees including the steam men are recalled to work
In London on November 5 banking circles welcomed U S election results. Stock exchange opened strong with Americans at a dollar above parity but soon eased. There was notable buying for New York interests as trading continued.
A Topeka era news round up notes October receipts of 15 854 dollars. Police overworked on election day. Prince of Siam arrives in Chicago en route to Topeka. Wood company shows road exhibition in Topeka. Election warnings and candidate woes highlighted. Madison street appoints Jenn B Schesser utility clerk. Municipal League meets in Leavenworth November 13. Attlee candidacy regrets linger. George W Pattison attends American Bible Union session in Chicago. Independent Telephone checks central girls for prompt service. Masquerade ball at Lincoln Post hall for Fraternal Aid. East Fire street improvements urged before winter. Captain Jack Crawford plans Topeka visit. GM Mudge summoned to El Paso.
German Trust company plans to finance the Home Telephone plant in Kansas City with a 2 million dollar project. Underground conduits to expand across the Paseo and poles and wires for outlying districts are in progress. E. L. Barber and Hugh C. Ward led final funding talks with Germania Trust. Authorized capital set at 5 million. over 1.5 million to be raised via 20 year bonds at 4 percent. Officers named include Joseph J Helm president Henry Koehler vice president B. L. Barber second vice president and C. Snider secretary. Management to be headed by the trio.
A Kansas City bound freight rider at Argentine yards in Kansas was killed when his switch lever misrouted the engine onto the track he had just cleared. Charles Moore, 38, head brakeman on the train, left a widow and three children. Also listed are recent Kansas pension grants and patents issued to Kansans with names and locations.
Patrick Ford section foreman was killed by a Rock Island train near Wathene while working. The article also notes editor Howe Home to Vote in Atchison and other items including a Gotham Tea House fire in New York and a Cuba return of Bragg.
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