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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1902
Page
6
A dense society page lists rehearsals, weddings, travel, and visits. Names such as Miss Noite Aer Dies Duby Nel, Mika Lind, Morley cvintus Atione 48, and many families appear alongside event details, church services, and social gatherings.
Philadelphia authorities and the city solicitor intervened to stop a public hypnotism exhibit by Professor Hermann. The casket containing the hypnotized subject, Mabon Fein, was removed from a Chestnut Street window and placed in a furniture wagon amid strong police criticism as an outrages spectacle. Hermann claims he will bury the subject, while officials continue to monitor movements and the case.
The Independent forces held a series of meetings on different Kanat avenues led by speakers including Mey, Mt Bucks La. Stebbing and H G Larimer. Attendees estimated near 1900. The event featured a comic tale about a tramp rat killer and concluded with calls for additional gatherings as speakers announced future locations and times.
Gilbert Mullins, captured after a prison escape, faces trial for the murder of Guard Waldrupe. He was returned to Junction City and jailed in Juneau County as investigators detail his brief freedom and alleged killings. Mullins, leader among escapees, gave guarded responses and described his brief time at large while denying further ties to another wounded inmate. He is listed as from Shanigan Washington, and had previously served five years for robbery.
Gilbert Mullins the ringleader of last November mutineers was released after a five year robbery term. He was immediately arrested on a murder warrant for Guards Waldrupe and taken to Junction City under tight guard as authorities prepare for February mutineer trials. Mullins had twice tried to escape during the mutiny.
Ren Nie challenges J Amplwall Hodge decision seeking to prevent actions by United States Steel Corp. and others. Court advises that a hearing may occur next term of the court of errors and appeals to determine if the injunction should stand. Salvini’s House Robbed in New York burglary targets valuables at retirement residence in Rome report.
Dora Meek, a 17 year old girl from near McHaneys School House, awoke after a prolonged sleep induced by electric shocks and hypnosis. She remained conscious at times during the sleep, heard observers, and described dreamlike scenes of dragons, water games, and musical landscapes as she recovered through nourishment and strength.
Wr J Bryan closed his Colorado campaign with two packed speeches in Denver Colosseum hall for men and Broadway theater for women. He spoke in the southwest towns over two days, visiting more than twenty sites, hosted by Senator Thomas M Patterson, and planned to depart for Nebraska that afternoon.
Miss Hamilton of Concord Avenue, returning from Up land, confronted by a Negro highwayman near Crozer Park. She grabbed a hatpin from her head and thrust it into the assailant’s head, causing him to release her and flee. Police are investigating. she remains at home, believed to have had a sum of money on her.
A massive cave-in at Prosperity near Joplin involved the Stewart mill and seven shafts on the Eleventh Hour tract, covering over two acres and reaching 108 feet deep. About fifty miners escaped uninjured after warning sounds, as the event ranks among Missouri Kansas area cave-ins.
Thoman Nels two year old son of Christian Nelson a blind breadman at Leonora Brown County was killed when the boy’s carriage or vehicle ran over an embankment near Geary City last night.
The funeral for Elizabeth Cady Stanton took place at her New York residence attended by close friends including Susan B. Anthony and Lillian Devereaux Rinks among others. Addresses were given by Rev. Martin Conroy of South Place chapel London and Atta Antoinette Brown Mackwell of Elizabeth New Jersey, with interment at Westllawn Cemetery where Mrs. Phoebe Hunaford spoke.
In Topeka district service at Valley Falls last night ministers gathered with lighter attendance due to remote meetings. They praised Rev J Madison as presiding elder and approved a resolution expressing appreciation while noting his removal at year end after six years of district service. Mrs Perth Kunts Paxer read a poem, and the gathering date was set for Monday November 8.
London Oct 29 The St James Gazette says a British secretary committee appointed to study shipping subsidies is expected to report against broad extension of subsidy schemes. It notes under special circumstances a liberal interpretation might be given to services rendered to the government and hints at possible increases on some routes.
In Pueblo California district report the American League stars staged a strong exhibition defeating the National team 7 to 5. The highlight was Jimmy Wilts, a former Pueblo player now a star in the league, covering second and receiving a hearty reception from fans.
The body of Arthur Spencer, the noted convict who died by suicide in the Maryland Penitentiary, was buried today in Western Cemetery, Baltimore, after his death on Thursday. Fellow convicts contributed to funeral expenses.
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