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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1902
Page
8
Passenger outbreak prompts people to flee streetcar
Reported Had Smallpox outbreak causes passengers to rush from a streetcar. Observers note eruptive symptoms and fear as the vehicle travels to a nearby city. Officials describe the scene, citing disrupted transit and concerns for public health.
Wedding Bells at Greenville Grace Episcopal Rites
A detailed account of the Greenville wedding of Miss Vera Law to Mr. Albert T. Teed. The ceremony was performed by Rector Wright at Grace Episcopal church amid white carnation decorations. Guests from St Louis attended, with reception following at Hotel Beers in St Louis. The bride, Adele SM Wart, wears an imported gown with Brenot collar. the groom and families are noted along with many social acquaintances and postnuptial visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mira Adele
Attidanta
Lund
Wright
Grace
Museum of Fine Arte
Lindenwood Seminary
Gton
Tuki- Hess
Joan Otal
Cabanne
Minister Had Spoons collector seizes goods in Baltimore
In Baltimore on October 20 Rev. L Sternberg of Urbana Indiana arrived from Germany on the steamship Frankfort. Customs officers searched him and seized four watches spoons and trinkets hidden in his clothes. The minister claimed ignorance of the law as the seizure occurred. Sternberg left the customs house amid tears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Mintete
Sternberg
Ciftora House
CANDIDATE TOOK CHANCES IN LODGE INITIATION DAMAGE CASE
In Tiel Island court on October 20 Judge Gest instructed the jury to return a verdict for damages sought by Dr. William Sensbaush against the Free sectnal Tribune and beneficiary society. The plaintiff claimed permanent injury from an electric shock during initiation. The judge ruled the doctor was a willing participant and found no intent to injure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiel Island
Tin
Gest
Willinm Senstbaush
Eagle Attacks Woman near Tari and Caselay
An eagle attacked a woman near Pitcafield and Caselay as she rode a bicycle toward a teaching location. The incident occurred while Miss Anni Caselay, a schoolteacher, was traveling to teach when the bird struck. Authorities report the attack as a brief wildlife encounter with no further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcafield
Maes. Cie
Miss Anni
Caselay
Eagle Attacks Person in New Richmond County Event
In New Richmond, a county first sees a local eagle attack a person. Miss Dewey, a popular young woman, allegedly attacked Postmaster J. W Hollin with a cowhide after an insult, drawing fierce lashes as bystanders watched. The incident occurred in the northwest area with several witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sith
Wang
Tie Cha
Etharkaties
Teena Baeka
Chuin
Birla
Thie
Crewfordeyilie
Ind
New Richmond
Dewey
J. Whollin
Nortowwhioe
Follin
Miss
Crazy man runs from train near Pleasanton
Purbio Colorado Oct 20 a deranged man claiming to be Jesus Christ hurled money at pursuers and tore at passenger clothing. John O Hara, a Finning man traveling from Oklahoma City to Portland, leaped from a Denver and Rio Grande train, fled into foothills as crew pursued with guns. He struck conductor Brown in the stomach, was captured after an hour and was taken to Salida for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Hara
O' Hara
Salida Pitura
Phyelans
Father’s Taxed Inheritance Amid Budget Strain
A workman faced financial ruin following a probate ruling on his daughter’s inheritance of francs. With no son, he paid taxes and faced a heavy duty, while ministers raised tobacco prices to fill a budget gap. The case notes the father’s punishment and failed protections for heirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Commerie
France
Rex Chigyite Rincesion
Ity
Salad poisons twelve in Wisconsin social event
In Binaverom Wisconsin twelve society women exposed to tainted chicken salad and ice cream at Mra hi A Schemmel home. Several fell violently ill. two dozen attendees were affected with recoveries expected in days after investigation into tainted food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binaverom
Wis
Mra
Paris
Jetmore Talk Set Amid School Exhibit Controversy
Jetmore prepares a public talk linked to an indepent campaign, with Chairman Philips organizing a rectifying event at the Art Institute after a local exhibit titled The Relation of The Church to The States. A Republican hosts event Thursday at the Optin House, featuring Col. TW. Heeriste and a talk on segregation and church state relations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frees
Philips
Bintree Coimly Reptrhagan
He ‘Arty Gallery
Dees
Jetmore
Br. J. Y Mel
Goliver
Smiling Billy Mason to Read Himself Out of Party
New York dispatch reports Senator Mason will announce his withdrawal from the Republican Party this week. He plans attacks on Governor Sate, Senator Lorimer, and Democratic county candidates while denouncing party leadership. Democratic campaign aides deny claims Mason has been bought for votes in the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago Dispatch
Herald
Willem & Maron
Sates
William Lorimer
Hopkins
Suncare
Mana
Senatard Mason
Expres Drivers Organiza New York Ort Dh
More than 200 drivers and helpers joined a New York area organizing effort tied to a ferry company dispute. The move aims to align with the American Federation of Labor and strengthen union bargaining against employer practices.
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Expres
Organiza
New York
Maroet
Jersey City
American Federation of Labor
Uniows
Beezenia
Collier Named Successor to McAloon in Jersey Finance
Collier succeeds John McAloon as accountant for the Rock Island in Tescha. Collier, from the Central payroll office in Jersey City, N J, has assumed duties and oversees figures and payrolls.
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Collier
McAloon
Vision
Islapa Fm
Tescha
John McAloon
Trenton
Cosmet
Caltiers
Ro“Roef
New Jersey
Jersey City
N. J
Union Meeting Aims to Unite Law Enforcement Supporters
A Shawnee county turnout is planned to merge all local groups into a single stronger movement backing the current law enforcement drive. Leaders Dr. Sa Stewart MLA Mitchell and Dr. J T McFarland call for a joint effort to coordinate the Independent Republican effort and amplify expected victory.
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Shawnie County
Thia E.gine
AE 3 Glock
Church
Topeka Avenue
Sa. Stewrt
Mla Mitchell
Independent
Cumpeten
J. T. McFarland
Kansas
Levgue
Independent Committee
Independent Republicane
Crown Prince Courted Miss Wilson in Wilmington Visit
Philadelphia reports rumors that the Crown Prince, visiting Siam’s delegation in Wilmington, showed strong interest in Miss Evnor d Wilson daughter of Gen James H Wilson. Witnesses note dinners where the prince paid marked attention to the 20 year old Delaware beauty renowned for grace and charm.
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Philadelphia
Siam
Jove
Evnord Wicon
James H. Wilson
Prince Chakarbongse
Wilmington
Miss Wilso
Miss Wilson
Kite Edward
Miss Wison
Delaware
Wilson Ikea
Mise Wilsor
Elf
No New Trial Denied in Steinberg Bank Suit
Judge Bazin overruled a motion for a new trial in a Central National Bank case against Abe Steinberg seeking $2.60. The judge found no error in instructing the jury to return a verdict for the defendant and denied authority questions, with testimony on signatures and agency disputed by Mrs. Steinberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe Steinberg
Central Nations Bank
Central National Bank
Suminat
Eis Steinberg
Ware & Gloed
Bazin Maid
Abe
Antonios Steinberg
Artellemn Steinhers
Fitvin Knewies
Local Notices From North Topeka Dress Shop and Funeral Updates
North Topeka community notes include visits, travels, and social calls among residents such as Miss Alice Davin at Morse Street and Mr Jerry Epringstead returning from station A. Announcements cover a wedding, a funeral at Asbury Church, a temperance meeting, and an upcoming club gathering. Also noted are shop promotions at William M Costley’s dry goods and a sale on silk waists.
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Kimtet
North Krnens Aget
Union Pacific
Tr A. Tiwrrett
Washington, Tr. Co
Alice Davin
Morse
Jerry. Epringstead
Station A
Bax
Wallace's
North Ven Buren Street
L. Courtney
W. M. Clime
Henry Kanarr
Kime
William M
J.T. Purvis
Shebourne
Ind
Piles Stelin Delle Norris
Hinemer
Edwar Gatton
J. T. Purvis
Dent Noetzel
Hope
Steven
Henry Abeidt
Gertie Kull
John Kall
Kansas Avenue
A. M. Petre
van Buren Street
A. J. Hodge
Madison Street
Forklahomna
Orvdal
Silver Lake
van Gretel Han
Washington
Walter “Holewell
Mis
Central Avenue
W. E Archibald
Thonsas
Paar
Tutsiay
Hronktine
Mase
William M. Costley
Marthe Williams
Tourvnilen
Asbury Church
Peka
Union Temperance Meeting
Kensay Avenue
A T., Wilcox
Wilcox
Argonauts
Chariex Curtis
Min Alina Bfe
Reunion Brings Joy to L Pee and A Sherwoul Family
Relatives gathered for a family reunion enjoying a joyful occasion. Mrs. L. A Pee of Igwick county and A. Sherwoul of Barron, Wisconsin joined others to share in the celebration. Apples noted as tremendous in size and fine in flavor enhanced the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A Pee
Igwick County
A. Sherwoul
Barron
Wis
Stebbins Explains Lodge Incident In Atheist Defense
The Topeka correspondent Stebbins recounts a Ben Hur Lodge initiation incident. He states he never claimed atheism or hatred toward anyone, and that he has attended a Unitarian church for over fifteen years. He describes being asked if all believe in a supreme being and his request to briefly explain his view being denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Hur Lodge
The
Bull State Journal
Stas Teees
Stebbins
Priett
Unitarian Church
Nile
J Wood
Perpion
Tell Tor
L A. Stebbins
Topeka
Kan
Get
Row Over Worsley Strife Hits Washburn Football
Washburn Medic football te am faces a near strike as a game with the Haskell Indians may be canceled. The controversy centers on Washburn faculty barring John C Worsley from the merged team after charges he played baseball for pay. Worsley swore he was not paid and the manager attested to the affidavit. The players allege Professor Harshbarger acted without authority to bar him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn
Haskell Indians
Washburn College
John C. Worsley
Harehbarger
Worsley
Woreley i
Coltke
Harshbarger
Washburn Athlete Board
Whittier Home Burned in Haverhill Fire
Fire damaged the birth home of poet John Greenleaf Whittier in Haverhill Massachusetts on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Eva occupy the building as part of the Whittier association which preserves relics. The fire alarm brought quick action and most relics were saved. the group plans to rebuild the house for visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverhill
Mass
Joh Greenleaf Whittier
Eva
Whittier Association
Purserby
Era
Whittier
Garvin Divorce Proceedings Detail Separate Lives
Rebecca Roth Garvin seeks divorce from Terbecun He Garvin after marrying August 1900. Petition states husband deserted her in late 1901 and she has relied on friends and own efforts for support. Garvin ran a drug store and later moved to Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garvin
Axe Telativer
Gervin
Rebecca Roth
Eet
Eet ‘Mr. Garvin
Colorado
Arin
West Sixth Avenue road work to begin. season to shorten
County commissioners approve immediate excavation for macadam on West Sixth Avenue. Large portion of the work expected to finish before colder weather. Also notes Rock Island officials in Topeka updating winter time cards effective November 2. Mention of Golden State Limited through California train changes and local optical shop promotions at R H Baker Optical Co on Kansas Avenue and Satin Skin beauty products at the Mode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Avenue
Rock Island
Topeka
A. T. Abbott
Colorado
Aiviston
D. Burletch
Netraska
H. Conten
Thiaman
Ouenaee Ave
Thie Goldém State Limited
California
State of
Kansas
R. H. Baker Optical CO
Kansas Avenue
White Broadcloth Gowns for Winter Wear
White broadcloth gowns dominate winter costumes for the well to do with only faint color touches permitted on select dresses. The article notes the prevailing popularity of white cloth outfits as the season's key style.
Topeka Merchants Name Executive Committee
Merchant's Committee J. W. Robinson and others named as executive committee for the Topeka Retail Merchants association. The group aims to attract shoppers from towns statewide to Topeka and to refund railroad fare under certain conditions. Arrangements are made to secure a correspondent to report on community interests and transactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robinson
W. W. Mite
D. P. Paxton
W. B. Roby
Topeka
Riot hits Birmingham calm resumes after violence
Reports from Lilitten, Alabama say the riot between negroes and whites ended with residents returning home. Ira Creel, previously reported killed, reappeared unharmed. Joe Thompson, a white man, died en route to Birmingham. Will Tolbert, a black man, is seriously wounded. another injured black man is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Jlittieton
Alm
Ira Creel
Lilthet
Safe and Sound
Joe Thompson
Luvelon
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