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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1902
Page
5
Samuel Wilkins of Pittsburg traveled to Atlantic City where his Panama hat was eaten by a beach donkey. He left the hat on the sand while reading a book and returned to find the animal still munching. Wilkins later bought a twenty five cent straw tile.
Police report a drunk arrested for insulting an officer after a confrontation with a negro woman and a Swede. Other items include theft of jewelry by a well-dressed maid in Smoky Row, a burglary charge in Wichita, and a witchcraft-tinged robbery claim near Topeka. Also notes on a missing girl, a confiscated slot machine, and preparations for the upcoming fair week security.
Kansas railroad commissioners prepare hearings on Berryton’s demand for a Missouri Pacific depot and agent, with Emporia and Densmore requests to switch junctions to tracks. Samuel Hartman accuses Rock Island of failed car allocations, while Burlington branch faces a reinstatement bid for passenger service and possible enforcement actions. The board plans visits to Emporia September 18 and Densmore September 23 to investigate these cases.
Washburn College invites Prof Frank M Davis of Northwestern Chicago to join as professor of chemistry. A months long canvass by the committee on instructors selected Davis as the strongest candidate from both coasts. The merger with Kansas Medical College necessitates a strong chemistries head. Dr Davis has long Northwestern medical college experience and holds a BS degree from Westegan University.
A fragmentary report outlines a chemist from Karssa University visiting Wesleyan and Northwestern universities. It notes his focus on chemical work in medicine and pharmacy, his fellow status at Dana University, and earlier study at Freiburg and Spe Dain, with about two years in the field and eight years teaching.
Delegates at today’s session of the Tradex Union Congress debated a resolution urging a supreme court of arbitration with equal worker and employer representation and district conciliation courts. The proposal, tied to a bill draft, would rely on registered unions and firms, but was ultimately defeated by a vote of 400 to 95 represented.
Fire Marshal Wilmarth and Councilman Blanch propose covering the boiler room with asbestos cement to prevent heat radiation and protect horses and equipment. Heated pipes may also be insulated. estimates vary with costs between 1 and 2 dollars per foot, council vote due Sept 17 as engineers finalize the plan.
The Basle storypany has organized offices and a work shop on West Highth avenue. Mr Wiseman is in charge of the machine shop and Mr Stewart runs it. In June they secured a patent on an improved truss claiming superiority. A small shop on West Eighth avenue is furnished with arriving machinery. The plant will relocate when a larger hall is ready.
The marriage was held at the bride's parents' home with about seventy guests. The bride wore cream grenadine over satin and carried white roses. Attendants included Exime Nyman. Oscar Targran was groomsman. Rev J D McParland officiated aided by Rev Mr Seaman. After a wedding journey, the couple will reside on Western Avenue, Topeka.
Parents and numerous locals including Ms B and Mr and Mrs Eider, Mrs Swaine, Mr Wilder, Mrs Mulvihill, Miss Shasta ttekind, Wilder, Mr Jack Butter, Mr Fred Austin, Brintnall, Lewis Benson, Helen Willis, Nellie Dieu, Eure Wingett, Bertha Long, McMahon, Charlotte Alten, Core Johnston, Feattle McMahon, Myrtle Hurg, Mary Helwer, F Colitis, Earl Batechild, Curt Gerberic Dwelley and others completed a month long visit in Colorado.
Chicago report says a card reading A Appleton & Co London Thomas W Perkins auditor was found on a well dressed man murdered and robbed. He died at Samaritan hospital from head wound and facial contusion after failing to regain consciousness. The victim appeared older and his pockets were searched.
Rev J T McFarland of First Methodist informs Governor Stanley of a formal invitation for President Roosevelt to attend the church service in Topeka on a Sunday when he might meet the public. The president may choose his own church but officials fear publicity and press contact could follow, even if he prefers rest.
President C Baker of Topeka City Railway returns plans for streetcar transfers. Lines to and from the fair grounds are being improved as fast as possible to handle large crowds efficiently.
An urgent formation in Binghamton seeks 11 907 000 capital to produce whiskey mud wine in compressed tablets. Lt Protaman of Cincinnati and financiers from New York and Baltimore back the venture. Charles Obendaugh of Binghamton claims the discovery. plant work starts at once, with products to reach markets before Christmas.
A Southern Pacific suburban train bound for San Francisco this morning was demolished, leaving six seriously injured and others injured as passengers were rushed to Luke's Hospital. One rider, Schurm, was slightly hurt.
Fragmentary OCR indicates a local notice about wireless time service at Mount Gargano and a reference to Beek ER and a 9 eastern time. Details are unclear. key entities include Baldy Tealy and Mount Gargano. Further readable context is needed to form a precise item.
North Topeka notes list merchant ads and social visits including Mrs Courtneys two stores offering hats, a Gilver Lake postmaster visit, and various locals traveling to Manhattan Excelsior Springs and New Jersey. Several residents host and depart for relatives, school plans resume, and a Colorado Springs burial marks a busy week.
A local obituary note outlines funeral arrangements and probate actions for the late Sudge. Details mention the date and location of services and the involved guardians or heirs, reflecting routine civic notices in the parish.
In Honolulu Aug and Sept, rumors swirl as Samuel Parker may accept a Republican territorial nomination though he has declined. Meanwhile a split bolter faction discusses Prince Cupid as their candidate with A G Robertson also mentioned amid local party tensions and movement on the island chain.
Councilman Wolf pushes authorities to act against Mr. Rhoades over piles of old furniture and junk stored along the west and north parking of his Tilondes store. He argues the accumulation violates city ordinance and blocks the Fair Grounds access. Rhoades says he will clear only if citywide action follows.
An inquiry was begun into the hospital administration amid complaints of careless treatment that reportedly led to the deaths of three women patients. The coroner ordered exhumations as authorities planned a coroner’s inquest and transport to Bohemian cemetery for the bodies.
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