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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1902
Page
7
A heated exchange describes how marking next to a name may invalidate a ballot, warning of widespread faulty ballots and urging adherence to correct square marking. The piece notes Assistant Attorney Clayton’s position and references local political figures including Bailey and Kelly amid broader scrutiny of election procedures and party tensions.
Three of four men suspected in A Morrisom murder at Pawnee Station on October 1 are under arrest with one wounded and hiding. The suspects include Samuel and John Butcher, David Bradannan, and Kus. Morrison was slain after resisting during a robbery at his store. Warrants and arrests spread to Hiattersite and Windsor as investigators pursue leads, with stores looted and items identified by owners.
Oct 2 report from Saint Paul concerns Jim Younger and his brother's fate after the Younger Gang paroled to a cemetery near Kangir City. The body may be cremated locally or sent to Kansas. Alices Muller, Younger’s sweetheart, is linked to the incident and the parole hearing schedule.
Minx Muller a 30 year old writer and former Salt Lake Herald staffer is entangled in the Jim Youdiker insanity case. She recalls police and prison department actions in St Paul and discusses a pardon delay, his alleged despondency, and prospects after a pardon decision. The body of Jim Youdiker is to be cremated as authorities are notified.
The Republican party claims 90 percent of registrants come from county committee work as registration nears 9,000. Williams says daily registrations run about 200, noting momentum for straight Republican nominees. Analysts foresee close contests in Stahl and Stet’s areas, with expected near 1,000 majority for the Republican slate in some precincts.
Chirence Peake faces murder charges in Knoxville with a dramatic courtroom scene. A man intruded, Chief Jas Hee Benz disrupted proceedings, and Poke, son of a prominent family, had been sentenced to ten years in prison but is now treated as insane. Hultn claims Peake shot an unnamed man, and he fled to Colorado before returning to contest the accusation.
Trafalgar Day marked the anniversary of Nelsons victory at Trafalgar Square with wreaths from around the world. The Nelson column was decorated for the observance in London.
Chicago market report notes slight declines in live stock with cattle and hogs slipping. Wheat opens lower with December futures weak, amid large receipts and mixed cash prices. Corn weak on selling, with December also down. trade shows light activity and cautious demand from buyers.
The report details stock market activity opening with mixed moves and slight advances in some sectors. It notes price firmness for some commodities and a cautious mood across railway shares and industrials amid gains and losses, with attention on copper and sugar trends.
Forest City Arkansas October 2 a mob of white citizens burned Charles Youngs a Black man accused of implicating in the killing of Mrs Lewis a white woman Sheriff and deputies faced pressure as the mob seized jail keys and dragged the prisoner from his cell before the lynching near the courthouse the incident follows threats to avoid a trial and to take swift extrajudicial action through the night.
Marion Nolan once famed as the Catttarns Venus on the Pacific coast was shot and killed by Howard Marshall after accompanying her to her home. A quarrel led to the shooting on the steps. Marshall then killed himself. Nolan had gained fame before the Chicago World’s Fair and later worked as an actress. Marchutz was a stenographer.
A party of English capitalists and several named individuals completed a tour of inspection of the Kansas City Mexico & Orient railroad and returned to New York, announcing the hiring of General Manager Ickin Ron of United Pacific read for post January 1.
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