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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1902
Page
8
A chaotic police court report recalls Charles Monksey quelling a domestic quarrel after a neighbor insult, a string of petty offenses, drunkenness, and a burglar entry at 105 West Seventh Street. Detectives Pavey and Goff await further notices as election vigilance rises.
Dr Biddle writes in the State Journal defending the care given to Mr Hardy of Kingman after his death. He asserts hospital management was not at fault, praises undertaker preparations, and calls for supporters to offer lawful critique only through proper channels while noting broad public sympathy and positive views of the hospital.
A widely known steems hip man named Chieneo Oot was found dead at the Washington Park golf links. Officials report no trace of Venon. authorities note a treket at Themans Head and mention connections to the White Star Steamship line and Atlantic Steamship Company.
A customs congress described as one of three international gatherings linked to the Taun-American Congress in Mexico plans a January meeting. Thirteen departments have announced their intention to send delegates. The continental congress will begin December in New York and progress is reported as favorable.
The Colombian cruiser Bogota formerly Jessie Banning reached Panama at 10 am from San Francisco. Captain Marmaduke said the crew trained at target practice along the coast and the ship operated under orders to reorganize the Colombian fleet in American fashion. The governor and conservative leaders welcomed the visitors as bands played and salutes fired.
Memphis Tein court reports a $12 000 side stake at the meeting featuring Albert 5 and Prince Alert in a 1 mile race. Demurst backs Prince Alert, with California horseman Milford Sandere handling Str Al. The 1 08 pure cup trophy for trotters will be decided this afternoon. General Young visits Washington and discusses English officers possibly visiting a military tournament next spring. Roosevelt headed to Gardner for a reception September 2.
War veteran from Clifton Florida narrates a tale about a home project lasting three years. A miniature washstand and carved table feature in progress claims. The note mentions a woven banner and a token gifted to Clifton Heights Real Todor.
Local notices report residents visiting events in Topeka and nearby areas. Names mentioned include J. Wolfe, Mark Putraragid LC Kistler, Mrs. Mary Smith, Mrs. W. M. Coatley, Mrs. H. F. Conner, Cora Conner, Miss Eleanor Snyder, Mrs. Popy, Mrs. A. J. Smith, and Miss Parisine. social visits, trips to Kansas City and Los Angeles, church and lodge activities, a bishop ordination, and a funeral. A woolen mill directors meeting is noted, with other arrivals and departures and a community dress goods sale advertisement.
The deceased C. N. Lyon, death in Kansas City, and services were held Sunday afternoon at the Davis home with Rev W B Hutchinson in charge. Burial followed in Rochester cemetery. Family members from Barnsley arrived for the ceremony. A quartet sang during the service and pallbearers included James Prowdfit Ruexell Barber and others.
A navy cablegram from Commander Patch aboard the Montsomers reports calm at San Domingo City after last week’s rebellion. The Montgomery will resume its orders and relieve the Cincinnati at Cape Hayten once stores are replenished at San Juan.
The excerpt presents a puzzle about a stubborn mule Ned and a later jumble of microscope term pieces. It hints at a museum of Dickens memorabilia in London, with a whimsical riddle about a master and a clown. The text blends verses, wordplay, and listings.
A fragmentary piece notes animals mistake objects for others, like birds avoiding scarecrows and fish swallowing hooks. It recounts a dog misjudging an india rubber toy, a grampus chasing a white painted boat, and deer mistaking the river for safety. The dialogue recalls Tommy asking to be rich and dreaming of wearing best clothes daily.
The Ranger departs Panama for San Francisco after months on duty, while Panama Bay awaits the Colombian gunboat Bogota seen as key to clearing insurgent forces from isthmian waters. Also reported, a 21 year old Chester man died after ingesting a copper nail swallowed years earlier, poisoning his system. A court quip about lost hats closes the item.
A sportive young croc proclaims a path to cricket at Wick Et but stumbles as the ball slips away. He laments his miss and vows he will not show how well he plays cricket again.
Samuel J Tilden, born February 1814 at New Lebanon New York, rises from farmer’s son to famed lawyer and political figure. He joins Yale then NYU, helps break Tweed ring, serves in New York Assembly, becomes governor, and is a presidential candidate. He dies August 4 1850 at Greystone Westchester County. His fortune funds free public libraries in New York City.
A child asks the origin of Skye terriers and a sibling jokes that they come from the sky when it rains cats and dogs.
In a terse reminiscence a nurse recalls giving twins Edith and Edne baths. Hearing the children laugh later, Edith boasts that she has had two baths while Edne received none, prompting a quiet moment about perceived neglect and sibling fairness.
A report from London says the Prince and Princess of Wales may attend the St Louis exposition if asked. Officials and press circles note cautious responses as inquiries spread, with no formal invitation extended.
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