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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1902
Page
2
A fragmentary political summary discusses fusion campaigns and candidates Craddock and allied parties in a state race. The piece praises mobilization, condemns campaign subterfuge, and urges voters to support the fusion platform ahead of election day.
A vintage ad-like text touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for numerous ailments including pains, pimples, ulcers, and cancers. It promises swift relief and declares long testimonials, urging readers to send for a sealed sample and to write for a special chemical blend address in Toledo.
Washington reports that the Prince of Wales and the crown prince of Germany are likely to visit the United States for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Earlier, General Corbin and General Young visited Oyster Bay at the president’s request to discuss royal attendance.
In Saturday action at the Topeka course, Mt Oread of Lawrence defeated Topeka Lost at Golf 14 holes. A. H. Barteides of Lawrence posted a 1 stroke circuit despite wintry conditions. Individual results show Bronson of Topeka against Jones of Oread, and Sterling of Oread over Gault of Topeka, among others, with Lawrence leading 17 to Topeka’s score before final totals.
George Beamer the undertaker asserts he alone prepared Chas Hardy's remains after his death by self harm. He details casket, sash, and formaldehyde steps, rejects asylum authorities' involvement, and says the body was handled per law and with care despite graphic description.
A Topeka man asserts a messenger boy ran today. Lawrence beat Topeka at golf again Saturday. Mrs Chen of Washburn area welcomed a newborn son Friday. Second regiment bugle corps inspection set for Wednesday 8 to 8:20 PM at the Armory. Topeka visitors included G Mills, A Kane, Galen Nichols. Republican meeting Thursday at Chiles hall with Judge Hasen and W Adams speaking. Tony Brown steer won first at the American Royal show in Kansas City. Board of election supervisors adjourned for lack of quorum. Earl McFarland, a Topeka cadet, ranks twelfth in mathematics at West Point. Pending if no other football game, clerks may contest Santa Fe freight offices staff. Central Congregational church hosts a reception for Mr and Mrs Stewart Sheldon on the golden anniversary. Babe Indians run leads to question about catching Indians. Police on duty Saturday kept order. Diamonds worth $8 000 were stolen from vaults in Chicago.
A large audience watches Hostonians led by Alice Judson Olive Moore and notable basses like Hinckley and Barnabee in the Sher if of Nottingham and related roles. Sullivan and Mack bring color to The Trish Pawn Brokers while Andrew Robson stars in a lavish production with a strong company. A Modern Magdalene at Syata, Amelia Bingham’s troupe, and other acts promise lavish costumes and spirited performances as tickets move quickly.
The Weber and Weinman jewelry firm reported a late night theft at its Ma sonic temple location. A watchman on duty all night says no trace of robbers was seen before discovery by a firm member who visited the store by chance.
George H. McBriar 53, a wool cleaner at Western Woolen mill, was struck and killed by Santa Fe train No. 6 near his home east of the old starch factory. He died from skull fractures and injuries to his wrist and hands. An inquest is set for this afternoon at Stoker’s undertaking establishment with the train crew to testify.
In Cold Spring Harbor on October 27 barber John Velkman aged 18 was killed when performer Charles Mennet fired at an apple placed on Velkman's head during a company show selling medicines. The third shot struck Velkman in the forehead and he died within an hour. Mennet was arrested on a manslaughter charge. Velkman's parents reside in Germany.
Real estate transfers include F Fensky and wife to N Wicketland for 1100 dollars, lots on Leke street. David Beeler to John Beeler for 525 dollars, Chandler street. Liszie Conklin to F A Morand for 54 dollars, Clay street. Sarah M Northcote to Sue Long for 2500 dollars, Woodlawn avenue. Mary D Halliday to Charles Cremer for 400 dollars, Tenth event east. J P Johnson gains property on Jefferson street. A J Huntoon to A Marburg for 10 dollars, lot and half. Rev Bruce Brown sustained in Denver.
Central Christian church rejects the resignation of Rev Bruce Brown by an IM to 12 vote after elders' recommendation. The unanimous action follows opposition linked to Brown inviting labor question discussions from the pulpit. A quoted exchange from the Washington Star is cited.
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