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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1902
Page
2
Jerome Pitney, wealthy Vermilion ranch owner, dies after a brief illness near Laciwle. Police report unclear cause. Witnesses recall a perilous incident at his residence as officers and physicians respond.
A chaotic incident in New York involved Dr Hye of Bellevue being assaulted by a deranged man as an ambulance sped through the city. The attacker seized the vehicle, striking the crew and causing alarm at Solon Market where the ambulance was headed.
Promoters announce a catch‑as‑catch‑can title match in New York where Thomas Jenkins, the current world champion, faces Joseph Carroll, holder of the England and Ireland crown. The bout is set for November with two in three falls, no bold barred. Described as a major championship showdown.
President George F Baer of Philadelphia and Reading Coal replies to Mitchell of the United Mine Workers before the anthracite strike commission. He denies wage demands as arbitrary and insists wage scales compare favorably with other fields while criticizing strikes and urging lawful cooperation for feasible trade agreements.
Rev FW Crannell pastor of First Baptist in this city has accepted the chair of housiieticn and pastoral theology at the Kapthet Theological seminary in Kansas City Kansas. He travels weekly from this city to teach and return each evening. Ottawa University in Ottawa offers a general program with leading Baptist seminary in Louisville Ky. Crannell’s work for the institution does not interfere with his pastoral duties.
Columbus Mo Nov 1 The taking of testimony in the case of Coronel Ex Butler of St Louis charged with attempted bribery began early today. Circuit Attorney Potsram presented the indictment and oath to prove that the defendant had interests in the St Louis Sanitary Company and the Excelptor Milling Company, which had a business arrangement. He stated that Water offered Tir, Chapman and Br Merrill ninety dollars each to secure their votes as members of the board of health in a garbage contract.
A fragmented paragraph discusses Secretary Shaw and Roosevelt, hinting at past debates over tenure and a possible 1908 presidential run. The text references a “Good Indian” drug event and local drug stores listing dates November 10 11 12.
A blend of notes from Topeka and Shawnee county. mentions include Hiram Kingsley’s knee injury, Archie Williams winning a legislative plurality, and Oscar Swayze’s election totals. Various updates on weather, school fundraisers, church events, travel, and local business openings fill the page with community detail.
New York November 11 Chinese laundryman Ching Sure at 2% Court Street resisted two robbers who pressed a loaded revolver to his head and demanded money. A suspect, Walter Rehberg, 20, of 78 Hinelvea Street, was captured after a pursuit with three gunshots fired. Rehberg grabbed Sure’s arms before Sure leaped loose and charged, knocking the robber to the floor and escaping shoeless into the street. Police then pursued the fleeing man, firing in hopes of surrender, leading to a capture later in a coal bin at 239 Hoyt Street.
Real estate transfers show several parcels described in quarter and section references with owners including James Whitten Jr and Sr and other grantees. Transfers involve properties along streets such as North Street and Eleven Street area with various lot and block designations and names like Mathew, Lake N Fe, and Silver Lake adding unsettled details.
A testimonial from Julia Pilbridge of West Cornwall Conn claims the Mystic Cure by Morton L Hill of Letinen instantly eased her wife’s inflammatory illness and swelling after six weeks of illness and ineffective medicines. Rowley Snow druggists sold the remedy with free samples claimed for all states. Bardock Blood Hitters are also praised for curing a severe skin breakout.
Review notes a repeated strong chorus and dancers as the 24th Telephone Girl closes Grand War night. Jethro Warter stars as Dick Marvell with a smooth tenor. the company’s rhythm and chorus draw mixed praise while one actor’s performance is seen as overacting.
Chief Justice Puller announced that the United States Supreme Court would recess starting next Monday and continue until December 1. The notice sets aside judicial activity for the period, affecting scheduled proceedings across the court.
Denver November 11 sites of the Denver & Rio Grande and Colorado & Southern property in Arapahoe Park and Rio Grande counties advertised for sale for nonpayment of taxes were blocked by an injunction issued by Judge Hallett in U S draft court. The injunction ends the planned sale and shifts on the dispute over tax claims and the properties.
Fragmentary text references railroads and state authorities entering the federal court with injunctions to follow. Appears to mention authorities offering seats, a pharmacist, and a monarch over pate with garbled phrases implying medical or political context.
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