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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1902
Page
6
The Prohibition lecturer, Rev. F. W. Emerson, is leaving Topeka with his family and will relocate to Nebraska to continue his national speaking work.
A late Prohibition gubernatorial hopeful for Kansas, Reverend J.T. McParland and Reverend FW Emerson prepare a Topeka campaign tour. Emerson will lead a national lecture effort with his committee, heading toward Lincoln Nebraska for winter residence while continuing travels and campaigning.
Mr Emerson prepares to leave the city amidst rapid campaign activity. An interview scene shows him in a blue sweater and blue overalls in a cluttered room, suggesting a housecleaning mood. He is a ten year Christian church minister and former pastor of the Fle Christian church of Topeka, graduate of Cotner University Lincoln Nebraska.
Lieut. George T. Emmons U S N retired reports in a secret state department memo that monuments marking the Alaska British Northwest boundary have been found inland from the sea, supporting his long investigation of the disputed line. Emmons, chosen for familiarity with the region, spent last summer surveying and concludes the stones indicate a boundary farther from the coast than previously admitted.
Fragmented excerpts show a Topeka political milieu discussing national leadership and party dynamics. The text references campaign coordination, winter plans in Indiana and Ohio, and disagreements among Independents and other candidates. It notes a claimed loss tied to inconsistent alliances and hints at broader boundary dispute inquiries tied to Alaska and British mediation.
Baltimore trustees accept a $25,000 gift from Dr and Mrs Christian A Herter of New York to fund a memorial lectureship in Johns Hopkins medical department. The endowment will support an eminent guest in physiology or pathology to deliver lectures, with annual income as honorarium. Dr Herter, a Johns Hopkins alumnus, has long led the pathology thermistry program at Relieve Hospital Medical College in New York.
San Francisco reports George Parsons of San Leandro, who was kicked in the head a week ago, is recovering after surgeons removed destroyed brain tissue and skull fragments and closed the cavity with a silver plate. Doctors say his case is remarkable and he may soon join friends at play.
The Vinewood City Railway case is postponed with a new hearing date about ten days away. Attorney Spencer is expected to appear for the city, while Brown and the attorney for the defendant will not attend the session. Judge Hobert Helene will oversee the proceedings.
A notice invites readers to visit the Old Home in the cant and take advantage of low rates offered by the Nickel Plate. The excursion is set for November 1, 1902, with John Catahun, General Agent, at 113 Adams Street, Chicago, welcoming inquiries about the trip.
The Topeka society page covers a string of club meetings and social events. Highlights include The Ladies Music Club meeting with Mrs George Parkhurst and student performances, the Grace Cathedral Chancel Chapter winter series at the deanery, and the Lola McMahon and HD Martin wedding at the bride’s mother’s home. Guests travel from Kansas City Hutchinson Lawrence and Topeka for Capper Crawford parties and music events. A long list notes hostesses, arrivals, and upcoming engagements across Topeka and Lawrence with multiple invitations and card engravings.
A fragment lists attendees including Eva Utterman Pearl Grice Minnie Stell horn Luin Grice Martha Stellhorn Fruth Hopkins Hattie Woodruff Nettle Harter Lucy Woodruff Carrie Woods and Johnnie Woods in a local gathering.
In Marion Indiana Nathaniel Wilson a glass worker bought Miss Kathryn Overmeyer at a Presbyterian church auction held at Mrs Frank Pieres home. A lively bid war between Wilson and a man from Fairmount ended with Wilson owning Miss Overmeyer and their engagement announced next day.
Coroner Avro Gillare investigates a possible murder by poisoning after Mrs Elizabeth Pett aged about 50 and her daughter Selan Fett were found acting strangely. Elizabeth was admitted to quarters, recovered, then died on the street. Post mortem revealed formaldehyde odor from embalming, stomach removed for analysis.
London reports the Marquis of Anglesey, famed for jewelry and pantomime, as a reckless automobilist known for speed. He has been fined several times yet his car earns praise for its flower perfume trailing behind it, not a foul odor.
The Topeka Athletic and acclavion will host a smoker at the club rooms tonight. Free cider and snacks offered as members enjoy games, pipes, and socializing. Herman Crow and Fre Frud-Sab line up a three cushion billiards exhibition amid light entertainment.
County Clerk Wright and Commissioners Haynes Rain and Harrison form the committee to make the official count for the county. The exact returns from many precincts will not be known until tallying at the courthouse.
G C Dean of North Topeka was fined 10 and costs in city court for stealing a bicycle. He says he did not steal it willfully, claiming the wheel was concealed in brush and later sold to a pawnbroker on lower Kansas Avenue. He asserts he did not pawn to D Capland.
Estelle Liebling makes her Topeka debut as the band arrives by Santa Fe for a 9 o’clock concert. The program includes Les Preludes and Imperial Edward, with Liebling soprano, a large crowd expected, and tickets sold at Rowe and Snow’s.
John Hanan, wealthy New York shoe manufacturer, narrowly escaped drowning at Narragansett Pier. He fell from a boat at the south pier while boarding, was rescued from very cold water, warmed, and later proceeded toward Newport after being dried and clothed.
The event features M4 in the party with Bd Instrumentalists and soloists led by Mr Sousa. Grace Courtney Jenkins Betelle Steh ling and Treasurer Barnes will perform as the band rehearses into the evening. Sousa will present Dnpertal Edward and Star Spangled Banner encore, with Le Preludien and Cleopatra intermezzo on the program. Joan Moorman and Arthur Pryor participate, while a Marine saxophonist may join for the finale.
Americans attend the Nouveau Cirque performance of Joyeux Negres in Paris with praise and applause for the performers. Also listed are a Michigan Central train schedule from Chicago to New York and Boston with through service details and timings.
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