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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
2
A political column argues that the Republican stance supports licensing of joints, framing the issue as a test of party principles and public policy. The piece highlights proposed regulatory measures and potential impacts on commerce and society.
A long critique denounces Stanley for silence on key issues as Democrats favor opening the Prohibition position. Emerson pivots public talk to warn of national weakness and urges strong leadership, condemning political timidity while urging action on labor, taxation, and national defense. The speech lambasts the duty to speak out and connects drink, labor, and social reform to the country’s future.
In a heated meeting supporters debated enforcement of the prohibitory law and party loyalties. Candidates from the Prohibition and Democratic sides criticized Republicans and Socialists while touting enforcement and state role. A band and railroad quartet provided music as A F H Bennett of the Ninth district spoke on law and residency.
Bradsksky and Morin fell from a balloon during a trial ascent from Aero, near Paris Vermont. The craft rose to about 900 to 1,200 feet before the ropes detached, the balloon broke apart, and both occupants perished as the balloon vanished into the clouds.
An express train collided with a derailed freight train three miles west of Peters burg near Barre early Sunday. Engineer Joan W. Smith of Harrisburg died?. brakeman H A Traxlow of Shade Gap and fireman W Black of Harrisburg seriously injured. Fourteen cars broke apart, fire spread, postal and baggage cars damaged. five Pullman cars unharmed with passengers safe.
A confused report details a chaotic scene at the armory where Firer regiment soldiers confronted a fatality linked to an ongoing dispute. Witnesses describe altercations involving Hiner Alter and others, with a tense exchange over entry methods and a failed attempt to resolve the situation.
Wealthy Booth McAlester resident W. Bryan spent $5000 searching for a missing wife from the Galveston flood tragedy. He later married again, then located a new lead in Fort Worth, Texas, where authorities learned the wife's name and status amid lingering questions of murder. The long pursuit, including a prior Galveston case and militia involvement, ends with a tentative reunion and ongoing questions surrounding the events.
A convoluted report details tension around a Mexican team in an ongoing strike affecting a key game. Principal authorities hold firm as negotiations stall, with mixed signals from both sides about venue and support.
Boer generals Botha and Dewet reached Paris today to a hearty welcome from crowds and pro-Boer supporters. Senator Paudat led speeches at the railroad station before the group proceeded to a hotel amid cheering spectators, an event smaller than Kruger's prior visit two years ago.
London October 18 ambassadors and generals including Choate Corbin Woot and Young were guests of the King at Buckingham Palace. The reception honored Lord Kitehead before his departure for India where he will command British forces. Taft Roberts also attended as a guest of the King.
Snapshots from Topeka news report events and meetings tonight in Hessville Soldier and local churches. Sousa and his band perform November 7 at the Auditorium. Miss Irene Horner and Miss Davidson sang at a harvest service. Topeka residents discuss local issues and a range of community activities.
Kansas University defeated Washburn 38 to 0 on McCook field in Lawrence last Saturday. KU dominated with stronger line play, earning six touchdowns and a goal, while Washburn struggled on offense and fumbled near the end. Lead by Vincent and Algie, KU’s defense stymied Washburn, with injuries thinning the Washburn roster.
Baer, president of the Philadelphia Fendies railway, appeared in the city this morning but offered no remarks on the visit. Train robbers remain at large near Lincoln Nebraska, with authorities hinting at important developments though withholding details as arrests are contemplated.
A report notes three horses stolen on a country road near Raymond Saturday night. Suspects detained at Hubbell lack sufficient evidence to match the robbers’ descriptions. Local authorities will pursue further leads.
Wilkesbarre Pa October reports say coal mines remain short of workers, troops posted for protection but not needed to quell unrest. Strikers show no desertions. five plants operate with fewer men than the prior week. President Mitchell has no new settlement news and awaits word from the opposing side.
Otto Kuehne announces intends to move his pickling and serving works to Kansas City before winter ends unless local rates improve. The Commercial party has pressed to keep the plant, but no final decision has been made. If relocation proceeds, timing hinges on fall work completion and possible leasing rather than new building. Potential sites near rail access are under review, with Topeka and KC rail advantages eyed.
Julius Lehman, a delegate convicted on several counts and a former fugitive from justice for weeks, was captured by a deputy sheriff at his home. The man, who planned to surrender soon, faced a potential appeal as his sentence is reviewed, with a portion of a recent distribution to delegates noted in filings.
In Pottstown Pa on October 1 week’s mining produced a shipment of thirty five gondolas totaling over 300 tons from Brookside colliery along with smaller consignments from Geo Ferries colliery Kalikama washery all operated by the Philadelphia Reading company. Remains of Colonel Theodore F Hoffman commander of the Eighth regiment died Sunday night at Scranton were brought to his home today escorted by a detail of his regiment.
A New York broker hints at two shipments for William Snyder and his brother PL W Snyder amid coal trade talk. The pair are tied to a 50 dollar per ton rate with Snyder expected to receive coal tomorrow at about 60 dollars per ton.
Miss Mulhall, a noted horse jockey, was thrown from her pony at the St Louis fair grounds injuring her and a companion. The three year old daughter of Zack Ainhill, a live stock agent, is among the injured. The incident disrupted events as spectators watched the troubled scene.
Police station interior described as scene of tension as a suspect may be presented in Creford tonight. Reports of a dramatic chase and a lynch threat amid bloodhound searches for a white male named Gertie Killen, age 30, Melrose. Local sheriffs and crowds generate strong danger signals.
The crew of the steamer Dos Hermanos aboard Virac Harbor attacked officers and passengers during a dinner, armed with knives hatches and cudgels. A battle ensued, several mutineers were shot and killed, and thirty four men were arrested on charges of mutiny and piracy. The plan, if successful, was to seize $15,000 and wreck the ship.
The Chicago Post notes that among three western railways Burlington Union Pacific and Santa Fe Burlington leads in summer earnings. June July and August show Burlington earnings of 715012 total up 5.3 percent versus 554700 47 percent for Union Pacific and 41731 about 7 percent for Santa Fe. The Santa Fe lags behind the others by about 1 000 000, with Atchison's earnings reportedly contracted this year.
The text notes that earnings of various roads align due to their reliance on corn production. It suggests that fluctuations in corn prices and harvest volume drive comparable monthly income patterns, implying a shared economic influence across the networks.
The Missouri Kansas Texas line project mobilizes a $30,000 bonus and a $10,000 guarantee from Apatin residents to secure a cut‑off from Granger to Lookhart through Austin. The citizen committee signs with Judge J G Miller of Dallas, railroad general attorney, for payment on transfer of the line. JPM says the survey for the new road begins immediately, spanning about seventy five miles.
Five bodies were found in boxes on South Meridian street in Indianapolis on October 13. Authorities believe the ghouls who had been pursued fled by concealing the victims, then discarding the boxes to escape detection.
Real estate transfers show Gaten Nicholk to KE H Thompson et al for Lot 120 Librery Street and other parcels. Grout and wife transfer to TM Vas Clewye for a lot on Chandler Street. D D Cheney and wife to BE BR Chewer for $1000 on Ay wm M4 and UE10 16. John M Kimball and wife to J W Harrison for SB 8 on M4. Theodore Leszony receives lease from St Weatherfield. Kimmerle to MH Tt Knox for tots 48 46 Buchanentreet White Commule. Bank of Topeka to G P Fialen for Lot 73 on Sixth Avenue cam.
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