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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
5
The fragmentary text from the Topeka State Journal includes stray phrases on politics, campaigns, taxes, and individuals but lacks a coherent event or clear reporting. It mentions Shawnee County, a GOP senator, taxes, and Carrie Chapman Catt phrase fragments without a discernible news item or outcome.
Local items report births anniversaries and social plans in Topeka including Merritt parents birth dates, the Jenkins fifty second wedding anniversary, Rev Mallory’s trip to Omaha for a Presbyterian convention, a dance at Stein Inberg hall, a regimental band at Lukena, and councilman Gritey’s continued absence. Also mentions a state parole case, convicts in Fort Leavenworth, and nationals church delegates heading to Omaha for the Christian church convention. Danish Island treaty discussion and Secretary Shaw’s travel are noted, along with stock market figures and a private conference in New York.
Attorney General James Chrytor tonny says township tickets will match state ticket volume while clarifying ballots are separate sheets for township and state county votes. Clayton Assistant AG states parties with state organization nominees and emblems must appear on official ballots, and county clerk filings govern nominations for county and township tickets with no new nominations printed under certain conditions.
A colored laborer named Smith was injured today while unloading cement near Central Nations tank. A heavy barrel broke through timber and felled him about eight feet into a fuse. One leg broken below the knee and suspected internal injuries were reported. He was taken to Christ Hospital by ambulance.
Deaths and funerals item lists Miss Mery Horneck aged 9 at 205 Jackson Street. Funeral from the residence. Obin died Oct 1 at 11 20 am. leaves husband and two children. interment Bethel cemetery. arrangements incomplete. Funeral of A Bretford at Shorey residence noted. Lipton’s Challenge arrives in New York for America’s Cup. details unclear. Rose case in New York involves insanity plea for Hikary Rowe. Abraham Hummel seeks commitment. court to hear medical examination and potential hospital commitment.
Detroit figures Casey and Richard Harley appear among fresh names including John Evers and Jake Ho in a new list of smen. Other entries include Evers, Davia donce, J. W. F Denver, and Eye Frisk as Casey, log, Raut, Wetmer, Corrydon emerge in the roster.
In Topeka laborers demand wage increases citing cost pressures and bargaining delays. They warn of potential work stoppages across departments as talks continue, with about 26 to 30 workers affected and daily maize costs cited in the dispute.
Mrs West Tack, living four miles west of Auburn, was thrown from a buggy at the Fourth Street crossing of the Santa Fe line. The horse bolted after a switch engine, flipping the vehicle and injuring her internally. She was taken to the home of G Black, at 712 East Fourth Street.
Chicago National League Baseball Club president James A. Hart announced next season's roster. Nouns men Wheowl include pitchers John Taylor John Menefer W H W Carl Lunderes Jake Weimer fielders Frank Corrydon Prov EF Byler Denver Alvis A icardy first base Frank second base Robert Ulbow shortstop Joe Tinker third base James
An 1900s project outlines a homelike two or three story structure with front and rear prizes, set back fifty feet from the street for a grass plot and trees. The interior features basements with lavatory, bathing pools, bowling alleys, and tile walls. main entrance facing Fourth Avenue opens to a reception hall, reading rooms, smoking room, gym, and social arbors. Architect HL Hopkins notes progress with thanks to Richard Wilson and Secretary Prout for fund raising efforts.
On Tuesday afternoon Judge Hagen sustained the motion to dismiss the case brought against the Knights and Ladies of Security. The suit, started by D. C. Tillorgan and others for H. W. Newcomb, J. W. Tillman and J. P. Smith, sought to examine order books but was withdrawn as Newcomb and Tillman had not authorized use of their names.
The Santa Fe project describes an eight and a half frontage, one hundred twelve foot depth new railroad building in a modern pressed brick exterior with stone trimming. It will include a gymnasium and living spaces on the upper floors to improve workforce conditions. The design aims to house office and staff rooms with sleeping quarters for workers after long days. The building committee lists W. Boon, BM Vanthows, Jos Ost, and W as organizers supporting the project.
A garbled Washington memo notes Mr. Mitchell leaving the White House at 34% and heading to Wilkes-Barre by 2:50. Secretary Cortelyou later said no statement would be issued from the White House about the conference.
Emma Kelly returns to St Tyler street with Baldy the Klondike dog, claiming he’s her protector in the cold country. A second summary line notes a Columbus statue unveiling in Peoria with speechmakers Bishop Spalditiz, Congressman Gru, and J Mt. Nichuals, and the event closing schools for the holiday.
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