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June 6, 1898
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
In North Topeka, epileptic John Thomas and his family, facing destitution, receive assistance from officials to travel to relatives in St. Joseph for help. Thomas has undergone unsuccessful brain surgery.
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It is Said That This Epileptic Has Relatives in St. Joseph.
Police Matron Thorpe and Poor Commissioner Hale relieved the distress of an unfortunate family on Saturday by sending them to their friends. It was John Thomas, who lives on Garfield street in North Topeka. He, with his wife and three small children were in destitute circumstances. Thomas is a subject of epilepsy and is unable to do any work. He has been operated on for the disease, but the efforts of medical men seem to have been fruitless. He has a hole in his head where the skull was trephined in an effort to relieve the pressure on his brain. Transportation was secured from the county for the woman and three children. Police Matron Thorpe secured subscriptions for Thomas and purchased a ticket for him. The county refused to furnish him with transportation. The family was sent to St. Joseph where they have relatives who will help them.
Police Matron Thorpe and Poor Commissioner Hale relieved the distress of an unfortunate family on Saturday by sending them to their friends. It was John Thomas, who lives on Garfield street in North Topeka. He, with his wife and three small children were in destitute circumstances. Thomas is a subject of epilepsy and is unable to do any work. He has been operated on for the disease, but the efforts of medical men seem to have been fruitless. He has a hole in his head where the skull was trephined in an effort to relieve the pressure on his brain. Transportation was secured from the county for the woman and three children. Police Matron Thorpe secured subscriptions for Thomas and purchased a ticket for him. The county refused to furnish him with transportation. The family was sent to St. Joseph where they have relatives who will help them.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Family
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Epilepsy
Family Distress
Social Aid
Relocation
Medical Operation
What entities or persons were involved?
John Thomas
Police Matron Thorpe
Poor Commissioner Hale
Where did it happen?
Garfield Street In North Topeka; St. Joseph
Story Details
Key Persons
John Thomas
Police Matron Thorpe
Poor Commissioner Hale
Location
Garfield Street In North Topeka; St. Joseph
Event Date
On Saturday
Story Details
John Thomas, an epileptic unable to work, and his destitute family of wife and three children receive aid from Police Matron Thorpe and Poor Commissioner Hale. They are sent to relatives in St. Joseph for support, with transportation secured despite county refusal for Thomas.