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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1902
Page
8
The state’s case against Bradshaw Bedwell asylum attendant for allegedly assaulting Jacob Rynerson, an elderly patient, was dismissed due to the absence of evidence. The old man remains in serious condition, and Deputy County Attorney Jamison noted a possible later trial on a stricter charge.
County Clerk Wright announces blank affidavits for railroad workers away from home during the November election. Voters may fill the affidavit and ballot, seal them in an envelope, and have the judge send the envelope to the county clerk where the vote was cast, who then mails it to the voter's home county.
Vinewood park railroad and the Missouri and Kansas telephone company face conflict over right of way this winter as tracks and underground conduits will share Fifth and Seventh streets between Jackson and Quincy Kreeta. Conduits lie in street centers and a ditch under the railroad right of way risks undermining foundations and complicating future repairs. A separate note mentions a Chinatown banquet in New York with Chinese consul general Ho Yow hosted on Mott Street.
Town merchants report ongoing activities as the consul general is due to visit the city. The visit relates to a recently organized Iron and Steel Company of China, signaling expanded ties and potential business opportunities.
Chicago report details the murder of John Daly a janitor at a Cottage Grove apartment building. A former janitor, a colored man unnamed, demanded furniture and challenged Daly leading to a fatal neck stab wound. The suspect was not yet captured.
Norman Barratt, former president of the Atchison National Bank, committed suicide in his Byram hotel room by cutting his throat with a razor. Failing bank amid financial troubles blamed, bank suspended in 1899 and deposits later paid at 60 percent. Barratt left a wife and three children after his years of worry and loss.
The Shawnee county Democratic central committee will meet Saturday at 2:30 PM in the Democratic Flambeau lab rooms to discuss plans for the county campaign. Workers urge an earnest effort as rivals note the Democratic ticket faces a lackluster mobilization and contemplate potential impacts on the contest.
Topeka township Republican primaries will be held Saturday afternoon in Oakland Bellview Highland Park Shunganunga Hartsock and Sutherin precincts voters choose candidates for public offices including trustees clerk treasurer justice of the peace and constables.
Local social column lists births visits and travel. Parents of a son born September 3 include Mr and Mrs T eat of Joplin Missouri formerly of Topeka. Mrs George Parkhurst returns from Kansas City trip. Several residents travel to St Louis Chicago and Kansas City for visits and events. Various confirmations of guests visiting Kanasa City and Topeka appear, with plans for forthcoming gatherings and hall openings.
W J Bryan spoke to about 1600 people in Garnett on a Kansas bound trip from a Santa Fe train. He urged support amid the congressional contest and described Republican aims to pass legislation affecting independence and opportunity in the Philippines, framing the Fowler bill.
New York dispatch reports Chilean General Emilio Korner openly urged an alliance with Argentina during a Santiago banquet. He cited joint independence battles and said united South American states could end disunion evils, calling for uniform military institutions and mutual defense.
A forty performer company presents Alphonse and Gaston tomorrow at the New Crawford in morning and night shows. The musical farce is a dramatic version of Opper cartoons now appearing in several Sunday papers. A dispatch from London cables the Tribune with a note on a vice president of Brazil’s death.
Miss Evelyn Purvis of Free Wun Min testifies that long coffee drinking damaged her health and nerves since childhood and affected her daily teaching duties. She notes that even a single cup at breakfast caused nervousness and depression, implying Postum Food Coffee as a safer alternative.
A fragment from a wartime newspaper item records General Kercer’s toast and cheering. It notes a welcoming stance toward a new alliance and public support, reflecting wartime morale and official sentiment.
Secretary Shaw issues a circular authorizing prepayment of interest on United States registered and coupon bonds with a rebate of two tenths of one percent per month. Bonds may be presented to treasurers for stamping and refund of interest, with certain banking and book-closure exceptions. The program runs from October 3, 1902 to November 20, 2012.
Washington reports on Governor Salazar of Panama arguing that Colombia can protect foreigners and criticizing the U S landing of marines. The discussion centers on the 1846 treaty guaranteeing the Isthmus' neutrality and U S rights of sovereignty and property.
Report describes arrests at a works site where inmates are questioned about pistol shots fired from homes on Sunday and Monday nights. About 1950 men and boys are at the plant with soldiers guarding the area and a quiet scene reported after tension.
North Topeka column notes visitors from Hoyt Elmont and Indiana. Store closed at noon today and opens tomorrow morning. Harvest Home service at Baptist church led by Mr and Mrs Swaldner of Hamilton Indiana. Mrs Crummer’s daughter Lilias to Belleville Kansas for visit with an ailing father. Florence Kimball to Washington DC in May for a brief stay. Fellow residents and guests mentioned include McMaster Bates Howie and others visiting.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions William bf and Se Dey Goods Store at the loom with price references. No clear event or date provided.
Chicago announces a 25,000,000 increase in capital stock of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad. The extra stock will be offered to stockholders at par. The move is linked to acquiring Senator Clark's rights on a Salt Lake City to Los Angeles road, linking St. Paul lines with Gould routes toward a Pacific outlet.
A fragment describes Admiral P and a surgeon general visit to the president. A moonshiner, Mose Scott, is photographed by a tourist at his cabin. Soldiers chase smugglers as revenue officers take action after an incident. The transport Sheridan arrived, Guam oathes for 35 prisoners, Mabini a Filipino official possible release, and trotting race schedules affected by track conditions.
The clipping presents a fragmented column with garbled phrases about foreign policy and public life. It references outlines, leaders, and a yacht metaphor, but exact names, dates, and contexts are unreadable.
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