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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1902
Page
4
Police report a fatal shooting occurred after a drinking party on a Otown street. Three shots were fired during a quarrel near a crowd. a man died and a second man, a voting mat, was implicated but escaped. Witnesses described chaos as residents gathered amid sirens and trembling bystanders.
A chaotic report describes a police scene in Wichita with alleged assaults, a revolver and knives involved, and multiple children and servants affected. A body was reportedly found as arrests were made, with ongoing investigations and potential charges anticipated.
Letters describe recovery from asthma using Lchifmann's Astin Cure and Schill gane's Astheia Care. A mother reports her two year old son improved after doctors had given up. Mrs. D C Eiban Po of Va notes these remedies and endorses availability at local pharmacies.
A damaged report describes a violent attack as a man stabbed a boy then fled. The assailant, later identified as Jett Calhoun, was captured by police after 10 minutes and injured in the confrontation, with the victim hospitalized. The text references a felonious suspect and a titled neighborhood incident.
C L Ben eraves, a Santa Fe agent, spoke in Hutchinson on beets and sugar beet production. Seagraves, who recently led an expedition to Rocky Ford, outlined trials and potential for sugar beet culture in Kansas. He urged experiments to prove feasible without irrigation and suggested a beet sugar factory could follow if successful.
A brief, unclear report notes a person trailing a man named Navett to a platform and losing him before the express was reached, leaving authorities seeking details. No additional names or locations are provided in the fragment.
In Fimporia Kansas on November 2 a local Santa Fe train halted at Saffordville when vandals turned air brake levers along several cars. The engine crew faced repeated brake failures as investigators, led by Detective Harmon, hunted the culprits. One boy confessed while others faced possible punishment and restitution.
In Pomona Otawa a student protest rose over friction between the principal Frightman and several staffers at Public Abs. The unrest spread to parents on the streets. Frightman resigned after a rumor he would discipline rebel pupils with a rod. Two female assistants faced dismissal amid claims they fostered opposition.
Otte Kel en a Swede living near Norway has filed a 15000 suit in Hutchinson Kansas against the Santa Fe railroad for injuries alleged after a September 1951 incident at the Kansas City Union Depot. While switching cars the back car struck him, causing head and spine injuries and lasting disability. Represented by Heliis Clark and Pulsifer Smith the suit cites ruined vigor and impaired vision.
OlAws Kansas November 24 section men on the Southern Kansas division receive a raise from 125 to 140. Workers are scarce despite demand for yard and road crews as churches and new buildings absorb labor. Mayfield and Ottawa areas also report shortages. a drilling accident near a city outskirts signals ongoing construction and exploration activity.
Henry Walter Parsons returned from South McAlester with W. A. Signours, charged with embossing from Prudential Life Insurance. Singnhuret was arraigned in Justice Newton's court. a continuance was requested and he posted a $400 bond.
A Winfield murder case caption Winkele Novit-Tor features George Wallter, president of the “10K tenrh” organization, linked to a detective’s killing. The trial continues into March with defense arguing innocence while prosecutors seek conviction.
Hiawatha Kansas November 24 The Rev William Ramsey of Minneapolis has accepted a post at St Johns Episcopal church filling the vacancy caused by the resignation of Rev A F Randall Randall goes to Newton Kansas to take charge of the Episcopal church there
In Manila on Nov 24 the US transport Ingalls with General Miles aboard struck a coral reef while entering the Gulf of Atlay area. The vessel buckled along its length but floated free at high tide and headed to port for possible repairs. A rescue vessel offered aid for $100 but was declined. no serious injuries reported.
A long list of unsolicited letters from users tout Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as highly effective for indigestion and stomach troubles. Reports claim relief within days, with customers from Wisconsin to New Jersey praising the product and recommending it to friends and neighbors. Some testimonials emphasize sustained benefits and effort to share positive results widely.
Railways move to withdraw over 1100 reduced tariff schedules affecting freight and passenger rates. Officials say reforms aim to simplify pricing and remove obsolete discounts. Industry analysts expect short term adjustments as carriers realign offerings and routes nationwide.
Chicago November 24 Western railroads plan to restore freight tariffs to January 1 1902 levels to fund wage increases. Over 1100 reduced schedules will be withdrawn by western lines December 15 except for packing house products and cattle. Restoration is expected to boost revenue by about 3 percent on affected commodities and up to 10 percent overall, offsetting wage scales while critics claim tariffs are not a true raise.
Reports from El Paso dated November 21 indicate Rock Island’s Dawson branch will extend toward Pueblo and possibly via Trinidad. Engineers will survey and plan an extension to connect with Colorado Springs, creating a vast western belt and strengthening coal supply control amid competition with three other railroads.
Myron J. Carpenter, president of Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad, expected to be appointed general manager of the Frisco system after being summoned to St Louis by President Yoakum. The move aims to align management with the eastern Oklahoma branch construction and grade adjustments for the Frisco network, including links from Pawnee to Ralston and Newark toward Rath, with work progressing on the Guthrie-Newkirk line.
The Santa Fe begins a Sunday stock extra from Pawnee to Guthrie to move stock from eastern Oklahoma. The train leaves Pawnee at 3 am and connects with train No. 66 at Guthrie for Creston, aiding handling near palm fm Thet beach and Kansas City. Kansan or Mr. Harry Tites Mer stock agents report officials drove 18 miles beyond Ralston to locate the northern terminus between Guthrie and Newkirk for the new stock path as construction nears Ladd.
Omaha reports that twenty seven striking shopmen cited for contempt face hearings on November 25 for allegedly violating a federal court injunction. With one exception they acted as pickets and are accused of tampering with property or interfering with strikebreakers as per affidavit by William Cankdas, chief of the Union Pacific Secret Service, at counsel’s request.
A Santa Fe railroad official announced the New Mexico Eastern line from Portales to Rio Puerco will begin December 1 with 4,000 workers. The project includes a 4 0 foot cut and a survey across Abs pass, crossing timber, mineral, and grazing lands far from existing lines.
Railroads announce half-price intercity tickets to colonists for routes to the southwest with sales already prolific in New Mexico, Colorado and the Dakotas. more to be sold through spring as officials discuss potential disposals and a Mexico Central railway purchase. Denver reports a completed sale involving the Mexico Guernavaca Pacific railway. J C White, in town for a ball, returns to Raton NM.
White works for his brother at the Santa Fe railroad yard. Newton Hanson of the planing mill underwent an appendicitis operation at the Santa Fe hospital after a prolonged illness. The Santa Fe shops near Berkeleyton Cal are advancing toward opening, with other shops to be ready by next month’s end. Rev FW Grannell spoke at the Kaltoed M C A meeting. the A quartet and orchestra performed, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Prittle sang. The Third Christian church band of railroad workers will give a supper on Thanksgiving, with oysters served to cover expenses. Wesley Nedwed moved from Clemente to Unnt at Affordville, and Rupert Miner, formerly of Sudtoraville, was elected treasurer of Thuse county.
Judge Wily Moore of the Rogers Commission, 2 East Eighteenth Street Kansas City Mo, died at 4 30 yesterday morning after brief illness of heart disease He was 44 and had lived in Belton and Hickman's Mills He was connected with stock ranches in New Mexico later moved to Kansas City to join the Rogers Commission firm Three years ago he became a member His funeral will be held from the Christian church in Belton at 9 o'clock tomorrow Rev T P Haley to conduct the services His sister Mrs Carrie Nation of Kansas is en route with other relatives in Boston and Poston to attend the funeral He survived by his second wife Rose McFarland and two children Clarke D Moore 15 and Myrtle 14 plus three sisters and one brother
New York November reports the annual American Warehousemen's Association meeting in Washington DC from December 2, focusing on fire insurance. Members protest insurer reluctance and rising costs, with calls to secure warehouse coverage and protect shipments amid volatile rates. A Coal Shippers Vigilance Committee forms to guard waterbound cargoes to Port Amboy Elizabethport and New York.
Mrs Bloomed Zein ter of Chicago the pianist won a fire table triumph at the sixth subscription concert by the Lamoureux orchestra at the Nouveau theater yesterday afternoon. A foreigner on the program drew a brief protest but the audience rose in approval as Mosskowski led the composer and group in applause at the close. Zeisler played Toneka last year under the Lad Music club and delighted music lovers.
Public records show multiple transfers including parcels in Campbells addition, Jerome Park, and John Norton’s addition. Transactions involve A A et al to Te Van Hank, A M Kacayoukt, J Remington, Lawrence, National White River Bank of Vermont, and others with properties on Washburn Avenue and surrounding townships. Amounts cited include 3,000 and 60 dollars, with sections and ranges specified.
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