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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1901
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR hints at a 19th or early 20th century item mentioning Santa Fe Topeka Kansas with possible names Loewe Agect and associates. Readable parts show geographic references but lack clear event or action to summarize.
A garbled obituary notes the death of Countess Seilern in New York. It references Countess Seilern as a longtime favorite and niece of the late Chasies Woerschois with ties to Dewald Ottendorf. The text mentions London and a European noble lineage, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
The Buffalo scene reports police probing a claimed confession and a questioned alibi connected to a murder case. Officials discuss possible implications if true while relatives and the public await clearer details. Separate Chicago dispatch notes a woman denying knowledge of a man linked to a burglary at a residence.
Chicago reports that Emms Goldman, an anarchist lecturer, was escorted out after two weeks of proceedings following the massacre of the president. The court freed Goldman’s co conspirators citing lack of evidence while Goldman spoke of limited future plans and recent prohibition on writing articles.
A garbled notice notes a Cartle car tipping over in Santa Fe yards with animals killed. The fragment references a car failing on a track and mentions a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia with prices and travel ads for Great Rock Island Route to San Francisco.
The witness described scenes inside the building and the release of the president after the shooting. Quackenbush testified about photographs and changes to the interior, noting statements by Penny and officials. The prisoner claimed he killed the president believing it his duty, awaiting further cross examination. Paul Czolgosz's father and sister traveled to Buffalo with Detective Jane Mints to seek an interview, intent on learning if any accomplices influenced the act.
In Buffalo on September 4 the government began presenting its case in the Cadgece trial. Assistant District Attorney Haller outlined a planned sequence of witnesses to prove premeditated murder by the defendant. Medical experts described the President's fatal stomach wound and pancreatic complications from the gunshot, with testimony detailing the autopsy, surgery, and the patient’s decline.
Testimony described the autopsy of President McKinley, noting a gunshot wound path through the stomach area and surrounding gangrene. Doctors explained X rays would not reveal the internal bullet path, and confirmed death resulted from the gunshot injury.
A School of Mines instructor J B Croskwell shot Miss Mot ite Powell through the heart at her Rolla home during a birthday party, killing her. Jealousy and a mob pursuit follow the tragedy as Croskwell fled from the scene then vanished. Powell was daughter of late W J Powell editor of the New Era. Croskwell had returned from a brief eastern position and resumed teaching before the murder.
Frank Myers of near Topeka traveled to Kansas City for treatment after a mad dog attack on two cows and his property. He may seek care in Chicago if relief is not found. he is a young married man. The family thanks those who assisted during the distress.
Tickets on gate September 21 to 28 inclusive good returning September 89. Only the cowardiiest kin of a coward will argo two man’s face behind his back.
A Westmoreland mass meeting of Republicans issued resolutions protesting Governor Stanley for not reappointing Judge William Thomason of Girard in the Thirty Judicial District. The document, signed by W. Pill, George Rh. Smith, and J. W. Shiner, denounces the action as harmful to Republican principles while clarifying it does not reflect on newly named appointee Mr. Helger. The resolutions call for public publication and express anger at the move amid broader party tensions and upcoming senatorial ambitions.
London reports the retirement of W. G. Whitney from the English turf draws mixed reaction. While British sportsmen express regret, many note a shift against American owners and jockeys, citing recent handicapping and race interference concerns. The decision follows criticism over Volodyovski's treatment in the St Leger and surprises from his trainer Huggins.
Zabud Council No 4 Masonic order announces its annual watermelon feast to be held Tuesday evening in the lodge rooms. Invitations feature a purple design with watermelons and green text. The crypt assembly at Zabud Council Friday September 24, 1901, includes ceremonies, warrants attendance of Workmen from Gebel and solicitation for candidates.
Cresceus the world renowned trotting horse may be seen in Topeka on Thursday November 7. Frank Foster received a call from J M Boda Columbus noting dates for Cresceus appearance in the west and that the horse would be brought there on November 7. Foster will proceed with the Commercial club entertainment committee to finalize arrangements before month’s end.
The Westminster Gazette reports three leading Spanish iron producers have agreed to unite with the United States Steel Corp. for a casual sum of 76,000 pesetas. The deal promises the greatest of its kind in Spain's history.
Sept 2 Chicago market notes wheat trading with opening declines and December futures under pressure. Corn activity mixed with shipments and unchanged to lower prices. reports of car counts and weekly consumption hint at demand effects.
A garbled summary of stock market commentary, commodity prices, and weather notes. Cattle and wheat figures mix with copper, drought signals, and a stock table from New York, with scattered references to traders and exchange activity. The text offers brief glimpses of prices, market mood, and upcoming reports, all in a dated financial-newspaper voice.
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