29 Nov 1902
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
1
A boiler explosion at the Sweet & Co’s plant near Chicago Stock Yards caused a deadly blast. Dozens were injured with several reported dead or dying, engineers and workers named among the victims and casualties. Early investigations point to catastrophic failure as rescuers sweep the scene.
Fragmented report describes a police investigation at a hotel in Springsville involving detectives and a dead body. The text references a grand mission, a hotel location, and alleged actions surrounding the death, with multiple names and dates obscured by garbled OCR.
Fragmented report describes a chaotic event involving Carlisle football players, a president, and a near confrontation. The text mentions a marshal county pioneer death and a general’s family, with unclear details about the guard, questions, and a dog mauling.
A dedication program is being prepared for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition to be held April 20, 1908 in St Louis. President Roosevelt may attend. the ceremony is planned as a government affair with representation from all national government branches and foreign commissioners. The Board of Lady Managers offered $500 for a women’s building, seeking $100,000 from Congress. the proposal was rejected by the commission.
Philadelphia reports the Army and Navy gridiron clash as the season’s premier event. Navy faced West Point amid festive crowds and parade pomp with West Point scoring the only touchdown in the wind aided by key runs and a field goal. Navy’s early punts and turnovers kept the score close until late in the game.
Frank A Thornes won a judgment totaling 20000 against the Santa Fe Railway in Opkeatoosa. The case involved an alleged agreement to purchase 4900 watches for employees. Brendeur Ripley denied the agreement, and the suit proceeded with representation by Fiery Doran Overmyer. The court saw extended testimony and continued interest from Ripley. Weather outlook included snow possible in Chicago and Kan.
The Golden State Limited collided with a freight engine at Herington on Friday afternoon at 3 15. Three cars derailed and several were damaged. Engineer J T Grogan was badly crushed and feared paralyzed. another engineer was injured but no passengers were hurt. The train departed Topeka Friday at 1 30 p m with delays of about three hours expected for repairs.
A member of the firm Hering Maxtoun & Son denied a Chicago request that Baring Brothers of London back a proposed merger and underwrite 100 million in funds. He said Mr Armour and J P Morgan were not involved and there was no foundation for the report.
The Vienna dispatch reports over 1,000 dead from a severe smallpox outbreak in the Greek island archipelago including Semnas. Turkish authorities evacuated distressed areas as fears rose of wider contagion. villagers reportedly resorted to improvised precautions amid the crisis.
Heavy rain followed by freezing outlook for Topeka with near zero temperatures and gusty west winds. Temperatures dropped to single digits with reports of sleet and icy conditions across central areas while Winnipeg and other regions saw severe weather impacts. Historical notes mention a British India incident with casualties and cattle losses.
Nov 20 Lomion reports the steamer passenger list from Hembure includes Charles T and Mrs Yerkes aboard bound for Southampton Cherbourg December 2. Mrs Dillon, wife of John Dillon, is described as ill in Chicago. Yerkes Is Coming Over.
Snow touched the northwest areas of Salina and surrounding Kansas regions with a light fall Friday evening but melted as light rain followed at night. The recent weather is noted as unusually late for the season with another report of snow earlier in the season at a southern location.
New York reports Chief Croker of the Fire Department was found guilty on several charges by Commissioner Sturgis, with a December 3 sentencing date set. Acquitted on others, Croker faced calls from Mayor Low to proceed through proper channels while enduring ongoing scrutiny of his leadership and conduct.
Ironton Ohio reports a mob tried to seize William Glasco from the county jail to avenge Mary Maloney’s assault allegations. Guards repelled the attack with extra force. Glasco was hidden away as a precaution and believed to be moved toward Portsmouth.
Charles F Kelly former speaker of the St Louis house of delegates and a top target in the bribery probe was arrested in Philadelphia after months on the run. He was brought to central police court pending requisition papers from Missouri and indicated he would return to face charges including perjury and bribery.
Oom Paul writes that General Bebwlicbere and the former Borr delegates sail to South Africa. A bearer letter from Sir Kruger to Colonial Secretary Chamberlain is asked to permit a delay. Graves Inn Hotel in the Whitt Mountains is destroyed with Woodbury and others. loss $175,000. The President denies pardons for several prisoners and restores citizenship for five. six other cases acted on. The army transport Crook arrives from Manila for quarantine at San Francisco.
Lincoln street paving from Pitth to Eighth and extensions toward Buchanan are being considered. Proposals include a 15-foot pavement on each side of elm trees between Lincoln and Buchanan creating a park area, and annexing four blocks between Eighth and Tenth and Lincoln and West to the city. The plan aims to improve access near the governor's mansion and accommodate a growing residential area.
At a Friday meeting of the restrict superintendents and the board of directors of the Kansas Society for the Friends, plans to aid convicts with more support at release were discussed. They consider appointing a prison liaison to oversee parolees, provide clothing during winter, and pursue broader mercy measures, with potential changes to probation and crime prevention programs.
An informal board meeting of the Charity Association of Topeka organized a temporary leadership slate and planned an afternoon session to elect officers for the permanent group. Several applicants for general secretary were discussed as candidates for the key post and a downtown office and trainer were considered to support work.
Marailles reports 39 steamers deserted as quayside work halts amid a strike by stevedores. Crews at Marseilles and other ports abandon ships in confusion. supplies and military cargo for Guam and the Philippines are noted, while the Texas prepares for potential emergency service after navy yard overhaul and transit to Cuba. Olive Schreiner related politics noted in Nevada.
A massive fire gutted a lumber festival site destroying lumber valued at twenty five million dollars. Fire crews battled the blaze for hours as authorities investigated the cause and scope of the damage. Local officials warned of economic impact on suppliers and workers tied to the event.
A massive fire at Norman near Rat Portage Ontario on November 2 destroyed six steamers and two barges. Dense sparks scorched lumber piles and spread to docks and nearby dwellings, wiping out twenty million feet of lumber and a small ship, Tra atx steamboats, and a stable. The blaze halted by water edge and smoke alarms interrupted the timber district.
Professor Popenos of the State Agricultural College surveyed damaged wheat near Heselao, finding germination and rust damage, noting that destruction varies by date and weather. He plans statewide reports and warns on sowing dates to avoid fly damage while suggesting farmer adaptations.
Prof. Asner, who has presided over American sealer seizures for about a decade, has delivered an award in a United States court. He assesses damages in the case involving the American vessels Katy and Anne Cape Mom Figen, and names Hazel Tok Bewke, among others, tied to the seizer dispute with Russia.
The honorary degree of Doctor of Laws was conferred on Professor Adolph Lorenz, Vienna physician, by Northwestern and Majesty. The ceremony in the Hewart and Prince building drew trustees, faculty, and several hundred guests.
On Monday morning the store reports a very large business yesterday and today and anticipates a larger crowd. It urges customers to inspect goods and prices early, claiming unprecedented low prices on quality stock. Shoppers are advised to make the store their first stop downtown Monday or in the days after.
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