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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
8
An open invitation and arrivals filled a Paris gathering as mourners did not attend. Officials described a tense scene with security and a long crowd around the cake and rites. No mourners appeared at the ceremony.
A convoluted case concerns multiple parties including Werters Telegraph company and Penn ayieania Tudieoud company amid an injunction for removal of poles and wires. United States court involvement centers on alleged interference and jurisdiction with Western Union Telegraph Company and the Portaal cable line, detailing rights, expiring content, and the status of claims against defendants.
Nov 26 reports the court adjourns on a motion for a new trial for Albert T. Patrick in the Willan Kier murder case. Attorney Garvin and Avetetatt appear for the defense. December 3 set for further proceedings as Patrick remains a defendant in the high profile murder matter.
Local notice announces tickets for an Otine Westnhburn game at Raghe's will go on sale November 21. Prices start at $2.00 with various carriage options listed and tickets available through Senta Fe.
A dramatic Modoc banquet at the Mies club rooms ended after a three hour stand with Major Anderson parleying for quarter. The Modocs demanded blood and wine while soldiers and Legion members watched as the stockade doors opened for retreat. General Hudson appeared but no senior officers spoke, and the gathering dissolved with 24 Modoc surrendering and 30 Legionaries leaving the scene.
A grand Jubilee is planned to raise four thousand dollars for the indebted St Job’s A M E Church. Rev WG Eaton leads a week of events starting next Sunday with services and sermons by Dr Snelson from San Francisco. Educational rally Tuesday features Frank Nelson and W M Davidson with Governor Stanley due Thursday.
Contorted 19th century notes discuss China paying indemnity, silver balances, London markets, and European appetite for gold. Rumors swirl of American impact on eastern routes, while Snow blankets Iowa and civic events unfold.
An advertisement extols a blood purifying tonic from the Swift Specific Co of Atlanta as the lasting cure for catarrh. It claims local remedies fail, and a disrupted system causes chronic, constitutional disease. The text urges using the product to cleanse the blood, restore membranes, and prevent recurrence of catarrh.
A North Topeka column lists visitors and guests in a busy social ledger. Names include Mr. and Mrs. Hook, Mr. and Mrs. Lukens, and Mrs. Shoemaker’s family, with events at Baxter's, Silver Lake, and Kansas City. Church services and charity plans are noted alongside travel to Leavenworth and Chicago.
The Shawnee State bank directors held a meeting after a bid for a new location at the southeast corner of Kanes avenue and Norrisetree. The plan calls for a three story building with offices on the second floor and a finished third floor. John French and daughter Miss Marthi French arrived from Missouri to collect household goods before returning to Springfield Mo. Mrs Gunn and others hosted a social gathering with card games and prizes at a Stamford party hosted by Mrs V B Kist.
New York reports Shaw set a strength record surpassing Nelson Willard with a total of 2008 points. He lifted 88 pounds with his leg and 78 pounds with his back, pulling and pushing through the contest as the new champion in the strength event.
Reported in New York for a featherweight title clash between Terry McGovern and Young Corbett. Hayes Valley Athletic Club of San Francisco offered 69 percent of gross receipts and posted 5000 guarantee, with negotiations paused awaiting Saturday night decision.
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