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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1901

Page

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Doctors Disagree On Mrs Klusmire Death In Court Rebuttal

The defense and state clash as physicians return to testify on wounds and possible cause of death. Questions focus on chest injuries and whether blows could be fatal. experts acknowledge different opinions while court restricts display of rib injuries and skull pieces.

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Court hears medical testimony in Kinsmire case

Jury heard experts discuss the cause of Catherine Kinsmire’s death with debates over external blows and medical findings. Drs Jermane Tucker and Metrelebt testified on larynx conditions and prepial mania, challenging defense claims the death was self inflicted or due to puerperal mania.

Eested Hayden Bingers Dre Jermane Tayter Lelding Dean Fox Phat Regium Thes Amttorney Welch Catherine Ilustate Catherine Bougenirie Po. Jemnane Inigtl Thas Elven Ile Cael Ev. Englund Fenshind Abe N. BS. Metrelebt Ochiloosa Jismane Tucker Kinsmire

Blackmail Letter Targets Cincinnati Parent in Avondale

In Avondale Cincinnati Mr Leonard Smith, head of a wooden furniture firm, received a threatening note demanding 5000 in cash for his six year old child. He staged a dummy drop with blank paper and a watch, two men appeared but did not take the envelope, neighbors alerted, and fear spread about possible kidnap threats in the neighborhood.

Cincinnati Avondale Leonard Smith Hm Muay Destendtet Ktip Mtr

Mortgage Foreclosure Filed Over Euclid Park Property

RW Goodrich of Manchester Center filed suit in the United States Circuit Court seeking foreclosure of a $6,000 mortgage on Euclid Park addition in Topeka. The promissory note dated April 27, 1900 secured by the Buetid Park subdivision and related defendants include The Euclid Park Land and Improvement Co and several trustees and individuals. The plaintiff seeks $5,000 plus interest and $279 in taxes, with Euclid Park addition described as about forty acres along Mure Avenue near Washburn athletic park.

RW. Goodrich Manchester Center VEL United States Greait Court Euclid Park Topeka Buetid Park Fuca Park Land and Improvement Company William Sime W. A. L. Thompson FL G. Willard F Freeman W. L. eHlone Rand Mes Sud- Mire Reece Enos Jas Koo Erwin Mra Nesom John Pungeson Goodrich Euclid Mure Avenue Washburn Athletic Park

Meteors Seen Over Atchison Bridge Area

Nov 16 Atchison Kansas witnesses a brilliant meteor shower between 4 and 6 clock. Wallace Coleman, night watchman at the river bridge, says he picked up a meteor near a beacon egg and found glazed cinder around 5 20 o clock. The scene drew attention from residents along the river.

Political Gossip on Miller Richter and Governor Race

Rumors swirl over a contest between Senator Miller and Mr Richter for the Fourth congressional district governor bid. Cyrus Leland backs Cole for governor. talk of a Curtis Bailey alliance circulates, with public figures Calderhead Burton and Long active in the political mix as Congress heads into session.

Miller EL Itichter Oneci Vontrel Guibermitoriat Canbest Mir. Richter Millar Richter Kansas Burton Congressman Long Driscoll Fats Capitol Grounds

Politicians mix as press holdings shift in Cloud county

The St Paul Journal shifts to straight Democracy while former Populists Lawrence and Smith denounce past ties. W W Caldwell, Concordia attorney and county central committee chair, eyes a Kansas legislature bid. Albert Reid, artist, may run. Ex Governor Glick pursues farming and Florida winter plans. J G Johnson seeks a new post and modern Woodmen back a head office bid.

St. Paul George Smith Com W. W. Caldwell Concordia Cloud County Philadelphia Inster A. L. Witmotis State University Albert T. Reid Brillliant George W. Glick Democratic Warkhorse Florida J. G. Johnson Kansas Poli Woodmen

Stranahan Accepts New York City Collector Post

Oswego N Y November 16 Senator Stranahan says President Roosevelt tendered him the New York city collectorship with duties to begin April next He plans to remain active in Albany and finish his term as state senator while aiding Mayor Low and Governor Odell He expects no policy commitments beyond delivering effective administration.

Oswego N. Y Novaila N. Stranahian Bwa Roosevelt New York Stranahan Washington N.Y Tloos Volt Albany Low Odell

Fire at Cudahy Packing Plant in Armourdale

A large fire swept through the Cudahy Packing Company canning building in Armourdale Kansas shortly after 7 o clock on the night of November 16. Officials estimate losses between 150000 and 200000 dollars for building and contents. Firemen worked to prevent fumes from reaching other areas of the plant as flames rose to the roof after an explosion believed to have originated from a gasoline tank.

Kansas Wy Cudahy Packing Company Armourdale

Train Collision Near St Charles Weights Five Injured

A rear end collision on the Chicago Great Western near St Charles station killed one passenger, including a Sycamore girl, and injured five others. The milk train caught fire after impact, and two coaches of the through train from St Paul were telescoped and burned.

Chicago St. Charles St. Paul Sycamore

Bradshaw Applies for Payment Plan After Conviction

Irving Bradshaw petitions county commissioners to allow a payment plan for a $75 fine and costs after a flavor selling conviction. He has served 27 days and proposes $25 down and $52 monthly until settled, with the commission considering continued custody by the sheriff for a period.

Irving Bradshaw Bradshaw Redden

Ex City Marshal John W Grace Dies in Sterling

Sterling Kansas November 16 ex city marshal John W Grace died here at 5 o clock this morning He had returned from Woodward Oklahoma yesterday where he had a claim Grace served as city marshal of Sterling ten or eight years Weather indicators forecast generally fair and warmer tonight and Sunday with southerly winds from Chicago station

Sterling Kas John W. Grace Woodward Okio Mr. Grace Chicago Kanaan

Fire at Newton destroys three-story building and stock

A spontaneous blaze at the Newton lumber yard caused a barrel tar explosion injuring Stine fatally and destroying the Wenber Lumber Co stock and the Duff Duff Furniture building on three floors. Loss estimated at over 150000. insurance not yet known. Wichita department arrived after control, no unloading staged.

Newton Kan Les Stine Wenber Newton Lumeer Company Durr & Dutt Furniture Company Bis Limber Philips Yar Wichita Fire Department Ite

Odds Favor Gophers In Wisconsin Minnesota Grid Clash

Madison Wis Nov 16 Giants of the Western gridiron representing the Universities of Minnesota and Wisconsin clashed on Randall field before a huge crowd. Out of town visitors poured in by train and hotels were crowded. The game, billed as the West championship, pitted Minnesota seeking to extend its edge in the series and Wisconsin aiming to even the score. Bard Schreiber was barred by the Wisconsin athletic council, but Wisconsin stock disputed reports of illness and ship its odds against Minnesota.

Madison Wik Minnesota Wisconsin Randall Field Chicago St. Paul Gophers Badgers Bard Schreiber Wisconsin Athletic Council

Lautz to Return to Topeka General Manager’s Office

Henry Lautz, formerly in General Manager Mudge’s Topeka office, will return around December 1 to resume work beside Chief Clerk D B Cain. He replaces McLeod, who has been traveling, and will be joined by Charles Webb taking Lautz’s Chicago Ripley office post. Lautz’s return maintains the same office structure with no further changes.

Henry Lauts Santa Penn Mudge D. B. Cain McLeod Lautz Clare Ripley Chicago Charles Webb Topeka Laut

Thompson Fined In County Inquisition Case

Mike Thompson was fined ten dollars plus eighteen dollars costs by Judge McCabe in city court on Friday for refusing to answer a subpoena from County Attorney Nichols. Thompson was jailed briefly, and G C Clemens fled a writ of habeas corpus with Judge Hazen to secure his release. The case moves to the district court where Judge Hazen will decide on the constitutionality of the county attorney inquisition law.

Mike ‘Thompson McCabe Nichols Thompson G.C. Clemens Hazen

K B Kelly Burned In Gasoline Lamp Explosion

K B Kelly suffered severe burns at a drug store at Sixth and Lake as a gasoline lamp exploded. He tried to carry the flaming lamp outside but his hands face and eyebrows were burned. Firemen arrived. building was not damaged.

RB. Kelly Sixth and Lake Strets Bile O'Clock Pritay

Jockey Mil ler Falls Unconscious After Race

Snowfall in Cincinnati at Latonia reduces attendance to regulars. Jockey Miller suffered a severe fall on Socapa in the third race and was carried from the track unconscious. Medical staff report injuries as not life threatening. racing season ends for the season until spring.

Cincinnati Latenia Miller Socapa

Waldrupe Dead After Fort Leavenworth Mutiny

Leavenworth reports guard J I Waldrupe died from wounds suffered during the November 7 mutiny at Fort Leavenworth prison. Twenty six mutineers face murder charges. Frank Thompson, leader of the revolt, suspected of firing the fatal shot. Waldrupe, born in Greenback Tennessee, served in Cebu during the Spanish-American War before becoming a prison guard. He was fatally wounded in a tower skirmish while aiding others.

Leavenworth J. I. Waldrupe Fort Leavenworth Lable Frank ‘Thompson Waldrupe Thompson Greenback Tenn Cebu United States Volunteer Signal Corpn Wallrope Quing Fort

G A R Audit Complete: Kansas Department Books Held Correct

Department Commander Norton announced that the executive board audited the Kansas department books and found them absolutely correct and balanced with vouchers receipts and expenditures. The tent fund was also audited with the same result, save for a $209 discrepancy resolved by a check. The fund, largely on deposit in a Topeka bank, covered cash bonds posted when units are rented and to cover injuries.

G. A. EL Norton Department of Kansas Wnts

Morgan Seeks Pardon After Ten Year Robbery Sentence

William M. Morgan of Wyandotte County, jailed two years for a robbery, petitions Governor Stanley for clemency. The case centers on Simington’s confession of planning and sharing 46% of the loot with Morgan after robbing George Zumaul in Kaw near Loring, with Morgan’s supporters calling the confession perjury.

William M. . Morgan Wyandotte County Odlin Rimington Heety Morgan Simington George Zumaul Loring Kaw Kansas City Stanley

Montana train robber Kilpatrick yields brief statement

St Louis November 16 Chief of Detectives Desmond says the Montana train robber suspect admits he is Ben Kilpatrick brother of Tom Kilpatrick and member of the gang led by RHi Carver killed last spring. Sheriff Crawford of Choteau Montana and County Attorney Pray are traveling with requisition papers to have the prisoner tried in St Louis. Pray returns to Montana and Crawford comes to St Louis to view the man he chased last summer.

St. Louis Desmond Montana Ben Kilpatrick Tun Kilpatrick Rhi" Carver Paint Rock Tax Sheri Crawford Choteau County

Governor Stanley Sidelined By Severe Cold At Home

Governor Stanley remains ill after a severe cold, missing today’s state house appearance for the Dalton parole hearing. He spent a restless night and is confined to bed but hopes to return soon.

Stanley State House Dalton

Nebraska Tigers Meet Kansas in Record Crowd Gridiron Tilt

Lincoln November 16 Nebraska seven faced rival Kansas Eleven in a crowded game attended by state officials led by Governor Sayage. The article lists lineups and a weather note with temperatures across major cities ending with Chicago at 22 and Cincinnati at 38.

Lincoln Nebraska Kansas Shett Stringer Vincen Dodds Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Washington

Train Blown Up Exploding While Express Traveled 45 MPH

A historical report details a train explosion as an express service remained at about 45 miles per hour. Investigations focus on the cause and safety measures following the incident.

Wreck of Southwestern Express Near York Due to Dynamite Blast

Passengers unharmed as engine headlight blown off and windows shattered when dynamite under the truck exploded on the Northern Central route near York. Four Pullman cars and multiple coaches derailed, train slowed after a mile of diversion. Rail damage and debris scattered. robbers suspected, officers from York and Harrisburg mobilized with little hope of capture.

York Southwestern Express Truvka Phila Pennsylvanius Kutoma City Harrisburg Betie Washington Kidd Pittabilly Hartieburn

Schley Is Broke After Navy Service and Inquiry

Washington reports Rear Admiral W. Schley says 45 years in the U S Navy left him financially ruined by the expenses of the inquiry into the Spanish American War. He says the expected 720000 to his family and his share of war funds are exhausted, leaving him poorer than half a century ago. His children support him noting the relief from scrutiny brings more satisfaction than money.

Calderhead Firth Washington Burton Concordia United States Navy Ger W. Schley Alfiger Arington Alsa Ravnsondern Ue Ben. Schley Towsta Menor Fler

Donahue History Figure Dies In Barroom Fatality

Atchison report recalls Joseph Tanohie former Atchison County resident and two to three term Democrat legislator aged about 40. He was killed by a bartender in quiet dispute after a contested county election. A subsequent street fight with Lexing​ton Democrat Gable left one man with a black eye.

Atchison Jnseph Tanohie Iq Dare Okia Atchison County Orton Sande Gable Lexvenworth

NOTHING TO DO BUT SIGN Tithmian Canal Treaty Ended in England

London reports the government remains focused on the Mediterranean canal matter. The foreign secretary and Lord Mauneniute are expected to sign the treaty today as details proceed. In Kansas Atchison, Willian Binck near Bendena sells a 30-acre farm for 7500 pounds. A 13-acre farm sale records 6000 in local currency to Robert F. An ace.

England London Maine Bethenion Canals Lord Mauneniute Bay Mx Ciel Atchison, Kas Sor Willan Binck Hving Bendena Donlyian County Pranklin Robert Fi

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