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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1902
Page
2
An incident in a courtroom rowdily echoes a private quarrel as a lawyer confronts Ware. The exchange features Ware grabbing the attorney and a bystander slamming a chair. The scene underscores tensions over alleged theft and privacy during a tense public proceeding.
A chaotic report recounts a bet by Wallace in South Cepek leading to a medical scene and a public dispute over an election in Cobham. Officials count votes, with claims of a 350 majority for Gutro and a 98 vote margin cited by Democratic committeemen, as results from Teaverami and surrounding counties are awaited.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a husband and two daughters, one in Italy and one with the mother, with a will to be at Peetamouit in New Hampshire. Names and details are unreadable.
A New York dated note from Bird S Coler expresses gratitude to Charles Fe Starphy and Tammany Hall for collective efforts. He applauds the party’s unity and public support, praising the triumphs and the cross-community ties achieved through the organization.
New York November 7 After voting early Peter Mossi and Joseph Brucco of 14 Thompson Street planned to shoot binds on the Secaucus meadows. They walked along a narrow path when ten Moget fired. Bracco carried his gun oddly and Mossi was struck fatally wounded in the back. Brucco fled toward Bellhagen's house while Rosal Officer Duttenders aided the wounded man to a physician. The shooting’s motive remains unclear and recovery is uncertain.
Large hay shipments leave Shawnee county and nearby areas fueling Topeka's market. Prices range from 6.50 to 7.00 per ton with hay inching toward steady demand. Farmers adapt to cooler nights, corn husking starts, and improved cribbing conditions as spoilage risk declines.
Fragmentary obituary notes the death of a prima donna named Eime Mignnrs, also Ante Hernari, once a vocal teacher in Chicago. Born in Rostern Octty two years ago, she pursued opera debut in New York, gaining recognition for her singing amid a fading era for European opera and a shifting musical world.
An assortment of theater notices and street incidents. Plans include a trip to the New Crawford tonight and a Denver Express ride to the online depot in Denver. Fares listed 2, 5, and 75 cents. Listings feature The Digmond King and other acts with prices 30, 50, and 56 cents. A lively morning clash involving detectives on Sixth Avenue is recounted with multiple names and a dramatic car pursuit through Broadway. The piece notes performances by The Brothers Kennard, The Well Exe, and The Evil Bye, with The Grand and New Crawford venues hosting upcoming shows and prices.
Dramatic events fill the bill with The Telephone Girl in two acts featuring Gustave Kerker melodies and a bright cast led by Jor Kune. Captain Jinks of the Horse Marines is headed for New York style, with Elizabeth Kennedy in the prima donna role, as the Garrick run closes and new shows begin in New Stanford’s. The stage program continues with Sosen band at the Auditorium and a Sousa march lineup.
New York dispatch notes widespread interest in the upcoming visits of the German emperor and the king of Portugal. Diplomats stress Portugal’s London minister ties to the royal family, while discussions hint at potential transfers of Africa possessions. State entertainments at Sandringham and Windsor are planned, with broad invitations extending to ambassadors and major society leaders.
Four year old Fritz Jack at Bellevue hospital leaped from a second story fire escape after fingers were amputated. He escaped serious injury though momentum caused him to strike a Clothesline and pavement. Nurses and patients chased him as he dodged them before being recaptured.
Benny Yanger of Chicago defeated Tony Moran of New York in St. Louis last night. The bout, set for twenty rounds, ended in the third round when Yanger landed a solar plexus blow that put Moran down for the count after a tense middle rounds exchange. Both fighters weighed 124 pounds and Yanger dominated from the start.
The Santa Fe Orient railway appropriation dispute from Emporia advances to the state Supreme Court. Robert Dunlap of the Santa Fe general solicitor’s office in Chicago aided the case. Santa Fe sought to block Orient from using its right of way through Emporia yards, pursuing grading and obstruction near coal chutes. The district court injunction was denied, allowing further construction, prompting Santa Fe to appeal.
Mr Dayhoff, the superintendent elect of public instruction, arrived from Hutchinson and planned to depart for Ogden Utah that afternoon. He said he needed to address business matters there and would delay moving into his future quarters after taking office.
Pittsboro Pa Nov 7 Private Arthur Wadsworth of the Eighteenth taxi ment NG PB shot and killed William Durham during strike duty in Shenandoah is under arrest by Constable Shartall Schuylkill county warrant held since the coroner jury finding. Deputy Attorney General Flett presented a habeas corpus petition in the state supreme court claiming Wadsworth was restrained while acting in discharge of his duty marking a historic Pennsylvania legal action.
New York dispatch notes Republicans led by Dunn for the state committee chair. The record mentions Tony Thabml and Wacona backing Toseka with plans for November 12 at Stanfield's drug store.
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