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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
5
A fragmentary Topeka State Journal page includes mixed items from Frank P. MacLennan’s column and Associated Press briefs. It references local events, labor notes, oblique political mentions, and a scattered parade of social and civic items with names, places, and dates largely obscured or garbled.
The piece surveys reform efforts linked to temperance and army canteens, noting political charges, commissions, and congressional questions. It cites Sheridan, editor Allen, antitrust themes, and the press’s stance on government power, labor unrest, and coal region issues without graphic detail.
A garbled open season fragment describes Commissioner C. W. Morris and a wounded shiner, with aside jokes about Yale students pranking Carrie Nelson Fhay. It mocks women voters and political conspiracies, mentioning Frank Stan and Tam Johnson in a farcical rumor mill.
ENGINE TURNS OVER. Locomotive 1111 of the Santa Fra bie freight fleet derailed and toppled on its side south of the paint chop while moving east at 9:00 Thursday evening. Engineer Hitchie and Fireman Dahl jumped to safety. Dahl suffered a sprain, others escaped serious injury. The wreck damaged only the locomotive with machinery on one side ruined, and wrecking crews worked through the night to lift it. This spot has seen two other derailments in recent days, all trains halted as crews cleared the site.
Einelenatt Candice and Charley Young, a 65 year old farmer near Lebanon, faced a stormy romance in Newport. Minnie, an aspiring actress, sparked a quick marriage, led to harsh quarrels, a looming replevin case, and a divorce suit over neglected support and alimony after a dramatic hotel stay and a staged scene at a concert hall.
Police hunt Mrs Kate Houston and her five children across Keokuk Iowa area after she disappeared Friday night. William Houston reports the family from La Crosse Wisconsin arrived a week ago and left no trace. Sister Mrs J Logue in Mount Fernant says Mrs Houston recently spoke of her husband and believed she planned suicide after killing the children.
Chicago October 1 fifteen policemen at the Desplaines street station signed a temperance pledge. Some said they had not tasted liquor for years yet signed despite. The event drew temperance advocates and conservatives who debated the pledge’s reach among the force.
The Santa Fe Medical and Surgical Society elected officers at Ranta Fu Hospital. President Dr Wok Smith. vice president Dr T L Wowk. secretary Dr P W McConnell. treasurer De J D Freeman. Morning session heard a president address by Dr L Jacobs and remarks by J D Hamilton. Adjournment set for later today.
News from Vineland New Jersey reports a riot at the Jonas glass works in Minetola during a strike. A man was stabbed and shot, fatally wounded, and the shot victim is described as a striker. Davin C Applegate, manager of Jonas Glass Works, is under arrest charged with the shooting.
The Tom Horn murder case opens in Cheyenne Wyoming with an inadequate courtroom to hold the crowd. Prosecutor Walter J. Stoll delivers opening speech while Horn's defense seeks an alibi, placing Horn in Reading, while the victim Nickell had 2000 sheep in Tron Mountain country and was ambushed after the murder.
The county commissioners awarded the Weat Sixth Street road contract to Rammy and Vameey Lomucadam at 39 cents per square yard, with Wall and Hanley at 42 and Watson and Fritz at 42. They rejected Frith and Warsen whose bid was 42 cents, citing nonconformity with requirements. Other bidders included Ritchie and Browburs at 46 and Ramsey and Tanvery at 53 cents. Ramney and Ramsey later lowered their bid by 14 cents. George F L Anderson, a merchant of Ss Marys, died from a stroke. The funeral for Mr. At fon will be held Saturday at St Marve. Topeka Commandery Knightsees members will attend.
Mrs Haubenas and her two sons Walter 11 and Elol 73 were found dead in their home on North Twenty fourth Street after a fire opened by illuminating gas. Neighbors say the house was sealed and windows closed when discovered. The husband and father is away in business and notified of the tragedy.
Wantington Oct 12 The executive committee of the Union Veterans time holding a national convention has prepared a report recommending removal with pension of General RG Dyrenforth commander in chief. The charges include arbitrary power and personal conduct. Dyrenforth presiding over the convention refuses to recount the committee’s report. The meeting shows great confusion.
A series of local items note a Democratic rally planned in Oakland this evening, a Scottish Rite meeting, a Magele Thomas divorce, Bruiners association gathering at the Commercial club, and football plans with Topeka high at Waethburn park. Also reported are Elmwood club finances, Salvation Army meeting led by Ensign John Howard, a cigar maker arrest, Jenner M. Nonamaker’s death, petition signatures for a water bond election, and Turnfest efforts in Topeka.
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