25 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1902
Page
1
The Washburn Medical College merger story centers on uncertainty over whether Washburn University and Kansan Medical College will join. Officials signal possible dissolution or reorganization, with talks detailing price for property and future ownership. Trustees and faculty dispute terms, while Kansan Medical College seeks independence or integration with Washburn.
Fragmentary report discusses Ostawa university and a vote on changing Mets showing payment, with mention of a president’s greeting. It notes Dr Minnes being asked about eligibility of Me Metle Lootfall Maseew to participate in a Thanksgiving event and his refusal to express an opinion.
The former manager and promoter, George K Chambers, vanished from the Topeka scene after a failed business turn. His limited fortune and delayed rent payments led to the seizure of assets in the Columbian building, with items stored in the basement and keys reportedly held by a contact.
Port of Porto Rico report by WW. Milcott, Intertor for Party Woo, notes progress across government fees and road bridge projects. Emphasizes soil product markets, sanitation, taxes, and improvements to trade and commerce. outlines federal property questions and planned disposition by January and February for the legislative assembly in Parts Rien.
The article discusses multiple candidates for a key appointment, including W. Barace and MP Barnet, with a crowd of hopefuls and potential delays before a final decision. It notes a large slate of April entrants and uncertainty about the ultimate appointee.
The Prominent Mew Bedford family member arrest highlights a rising fear in New Bedford and New Itford districts. Local residents report attacks by an unknown assailant nicknamed Jack the Grabber, who targets women after dark with a predatory approach. Frank Z Cook, a 19—year—old from a faulty background, faces multiple charges connected to these incidents as police pursue stronger evidence. The community remains unsettled as the case unfolds.
A historical notice outlines monthly Dill Will payments of 2500 for asphalt repairs. It notes portions of the route from Jack Sop to Qatore and Huet Petr Street to Quilpey will receive resurfacing with $20 allocated in early years. The total annual expense is discussed, alongside a court incident where Josest Soakuba swallowed morphine in Marshalstown, Tennessee.
The piece reveals how J T Pringle entered the race for Speaker of the House through a web of influence involving Governor-elect Stanley Governor Batley and Henry Allen Woeks. It details efforts to find a third candidate to balance senatorial interests with Stanley’s aims and notes Pringle’s eventual formal announcement and Allen’s corroboration of the story.
The article discusses factional battles over the Kansas legislature, noting Governor-elect Hatley’s influence, Curtis alignment with opposition to Bailey, and the risk of steering committees to favor one candidate. It mentions Secretary of the Webste r race with Cordry of Hutchinson and rivals Sheldon and Hanna, plus Neighbor and Dumont Smith backing a Senate run.
Washington inquiry into the defeat of Mr Loud cites involvement of the Letter Carriers Association and Rural Free Delivery. Investigations by the Civil Service Commission and Post Office seek correspondence with J C Keller regarding the Loud defeat and potential repercussions for Keller’s position.
The Topeka Miniserial union schedules multiple services for Thanksgiving morning at churches across the city. Rev T J Pierson and Rev PW Crane lead sermons at their respective churches. Other pastors including Rev CB Carkutt and Rev OM Rowsan preach at additional locations with congregations gathering for the joint observance.
Pietro Mascagni extends praise to Simplex piano player at Hotel Touraine Boston for rendering his Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana with tender beauty. He calls the instrument marvelous, claiming it surpasses any American sight, and notes his extensive rolls and occasional other pieces. The piece fills his rooms with music as he continues to listen.
Washington November 25 United Mine Workers President John Mitchell and counsel Clarence Sparrow and H D Lloyd met with Wayne MacVeagh of the Pennsylvania Coal and Hillside Coal Iron firms in the Willard Hotel room of Darrow. The talks lasted three hours focusing on a tentative nine hour day wage rise and annual contracts. Darrow said progress was made toward a formal agreement to be submitted to the commission, with further meetings planned. Mitchell planned to leave for Scranton after the talks.
Miss Gillim will wed Julian Zolnay a New York sculptor in Owensboro Kentucky a society wedding follows a romance sparked by artistic ties Zolnay aided Confederate monument effort in nearby Glenboro and the couple met during courtship that began after her return from study in New York.
Manila November 25 Gen Miles will depart for China Japan and Russia at week end after discussing the Philippines with an Associated Press correspondent He says he has seen many troops and will inspect more noting the hard country and that the people are impoverished by war and pestilence with famine fears and a lack of farm animals hindering recovery.
New York reports a sharp stock surge as Colorado Fuel and Iron stock climbs after a proxy fight for control ahead of the December 10 annual meeting in Colorado. Shares moved from 86 to higher levels with heavy borrowing and outside purchases noted. Officials deny wider railroad involvement as executives reportedly confer with George J. Gould.
Government forecasters issued a forecast for Thanksgiving implying fair weather tonight and through Thursday. Morning readings show a 20 degree minimum with a north wind around four miles per hour. Hourly figures from the government thermometer are partially legible with times near early morning to 8 oclock.
A Cornell exhibit of human and animal brains by Professor Wilder prompts debate over handling and study of brains from criminals, the insane, and educated individuals. The McGraw Hall display aims to map brain structure to behavior, sex, and age while proposing a donor network and safeguards for posthumous preservation and study.
Representatives elect Charles N. Perk of Concordia and F. W. Bevington of Jewell meet in Topeka as uninstructed no pledge candidates. Bevington says Curtis Lenk and Stanley are favored locally, while Peck hints at possible support yet remains unclear how Debull will align.
The Concordia Kansas store of Kelly Bros and others was joined by Deputy U.S. Marshal McGrath Saturday night in a petition in U.S. district court asking that they be declared bankrupt. W. W. Bowman temporarily in charge of the establishment. stock valued around $7,000, liabilities projected to exceed $6,000. principal creditors listed as In St. Tanits, Joseph Kansas and Salitie with several local accounts.
A verdict issued by physicians who conducted the autopsy on Mrs. Ellen Gore in Paris clarifies the circumstances of her death not being self-inflicted. The panel concluded with findings that exclude death by her own actions and emphasize the official cause as determined by the examination.
Paris November 25 independent post mortem by four American doctors for Consul Gowdy confirms no powder marks at wound entrance. Doctors note bullet range near ear, no struggle signs, and death cause undetermined, with American team avoiding official verdicts pending further review. Gowdy delays public opinion pending French cooperation and written report.
Mills' Store announces Thanksgiving donations for Christ's Hospital will be received at the store today and tomorrow, inviting customers to contribute and support the institution.
Thanksgiving Day prompts a dinner table dressed for the season. The ad urges shoppers to inspect stock of table linen and napkins by the yard or dozen, plus complete table sets in various sizes and qualities, ready for late purchasers at affordable prices from $1 to $15.
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