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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1902

Page

5

Drowned Santa Fe Clerk Found By Diver at Kow River

Ray Pasley a 20 year old Santa Fe office clerk drowned while bathing in the Kow river at Van Buren street. His body was recovered by diver L W Jackson after a reward was offered by the family and Chief Donovan. An ankle was snagged by a line, hindering rescue. funeral plans incomplete.

Ray Pasley Santa Fe Kow van Buren Street Passey Lourd West First Avenue Pasley Elive Oller Gey Semuyed Cabtobs Enot Albseita A. A. Pasley Arn Wi Donovan Ant Pusley Nekero L. W. Jackson Link Chase Street Ser Read Jenkins DeMoss & Penwell

J H McMahon Dead Pioneer of Wabamste Telephone Line

J H McMahon died last night at his home in Wabamste county following creeping paralysis. A pioneer in the independent telephone business he built lines across the county and into new territories. Known for charity he contributed to worthy causes and the church. He sought treatment in Topeka at Christ hospital and returned home two weeks ago. Funeral set for Tuesday at 2 o clock.

Z. H. Mcmahon Mansan Paralysn Wataunses Frank Hickhauser Mr. McMahon Telephone Buatnens Wabamste

JAGGERS REPORTS VOLCANO ERUPTION AT MONT PEL\'E

Fort de France Martinique July 10 James A Jacers Jr USGS geologist says last night eruption on Mont Pelée exceeded earlier events. He notes calm now but dust plumes reflect crater landslides into Riviere Blanche and predicts more activity before conditions stabilize over the next year.

Fort de France Martinique Associated Press James A. Jacers, Jr United States Geological Survey Indies St. Vincent Riviere Blanche Mont Psice Ine Bellefontaine Carbet Fondegt Denis Morne

Warning on Mont Pelee Eruption Risk and Shelter Advice

The expert notes no immediate danger but urges precautions as Mont Pelee could threaten Saint Vincent and nearby towns. Acknowledges Soufriere activity, stresses windward monitoring, and recommends restricting but not prohibiting return to volcanic lands with proper signals and safety measures. Fort de France appears unlikely to be hit directly.

Fort de France Weaton- Glen Mont Pelee

Reid Guests Of President Roosevelt At Sagamore Hill

Whitelaw Reid and Mrs. Reid dined with President Theodore Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay aboard the Electric. Archbishop Huan of Philadelphia joined luncheon as a fourth guest while Reid arrived from Tongland to discuss the English trip. Roosevelt weighs District of Columbia commissioners candidates and will likely name someone within ten days.

Oyster Bay Whitelaw Red Mrs. Reid Roosevelt Sagamore Hill Yacht Electric Elbridge ‘T. Gerry West Roosevelt Pier Archbishop Huan Philadelphia Mr. Reid England Roosevelt Ia Board of Commissioners of District of Columbia Washington

New York Times to Move Up Town to New Headquarters

The New York Times will leave its current City Hall area home for a new three story modern building in a trapezoidal lot bounded by Broadway West Forty second Street and Seventh Avenue. The move to the uptown district is planned for occupancy early next year and will mark a major shift after 110 years in the same block.

New York, Ave New York Times Broadway West Forty-second Street Seventh Ave Sures Newabber Bow City Hall Nassau Berkman Seventh Avenue Long Ath Aband Ny Oilon Objet New

Twelfth Round of Chess Masters Tournament Action

Hanover reports the twelfth round of the international chess masters tournament with matches Techigorin versus Cohn Pillsbury against Levin Sunoweki versus Atasca Bargeleben versus Swiderski Napier versus Popiel Atkins versus Mieves Guesberger versus Olland Wolf versus Marshall Gottschall versus Suechting. By adjournment four games finished Pillsbury beat Levin Napier defeated Popiel Marshall fell to Wolf Atkins and Miesen drew. London holiday week slows business as coronation crowds travel to countryside and resorts.

Hanover Mayere Techigorin Cohn Pillsbury Levi Sunoweki Atasca Bargeleben Swiderski Napier Poplel Atkins Ve. Mieves Guesberger Olland Wolf Marshall Gottschall Levin Popiel Marshal Atkins Miesen

Celebration in Santiago De Cuba marks first post war Spaniards event

In Santiago de Cuba a formal celebration was held at the Beanalo hospital center, organized by American officers and led by the archbishop of Santiago de Cuba. It was the first Spaniards gathering since the Spanish American War, signaling a new phase of local festivities.

Santiago Santiago de Cuba

Heavy Track at Sarstage New York unclear wreckage

A garbled report from a New York track event mentions unclear names and phrases about a fire, conditions, and people including Herbert and Peiteccat with references to Bluey Gourd and a tentative schedule. The text is fragmented and lacks coherent details or verifiable facts.

Sarstage New York A . A . Moldings Herbert Peiteccat

Women's Congress Opens in Mont Eagle Tennessee

Mont Eagle Tenn Aug 4 The no rbll congress opened here today with no women's organizations Among the ira nessee Miss Victoria Campbell Mrs Mary Jewett Telford and Mrs Carrie Lee Carter were noted attendees.

Women's Congress Mont Eagle Tenn Norbll Victoria Campbell Mary Jewett Telford Carrie Lee Carter

Earthquake Reported in Helena Missoula County Montana

An earthquake struck Missoula County near Helena on August 4 causing light damage. The tremor lasted about two seconds with rapid vibrations, marking one of the larger incidents in the area this period.

Montana Helena Mont Missoula County Honner

Police Jottings Analyze Smoky Row Incident and Burglary Charge

A chaotic report details Simon Jones and John Spahn involved in a smoky row at a joint on Smoky Row, with Spahn later jailed for drunken disturbance and potential burglary charges. Additional notes recount a Ring County court session, other intoxicated locals, and a transportation incident leading to a 50 day next appearance for a man named Moore.

Overrun by snakes in Northwestern Ohio and nearby Michigan

In Northwestern Ohio and adjacent Michigan this summer farmers report an unprecedented surge of rattlesnakes. In Putnam and Henry counties they threaten harvest work, with one incident near Holgate where a rattler bite nearly killed Harvey Dennison. Locals blame the surge as children and adults grow cautious while handling wild areas near Swamp Ridge.

Toledo Ohio Michigan Putnam Henry Harvey Dennison Holgate Wes Mace Swamp Tolles Whridge Atde Vine Tanson

Venomous rattlers terrorize marshes near Alexis and beyond

Reported annually in Michigan and Ohio regions, multiple rattlers are killed in swamp areas near Alexis and Central Avenue, with farmers nearby noting several recent fatalities. Local residents recount a recent three-man hunt that slaughtered a dozen rattlers near a shale ledge as fires burned brush to flush them out.

Rio Yan- Sona Pequinnot Dunseau Ng Man Alexis Mich Central Avenue Tellx Peters Pt Place Rom Roca Oblsee Nord Trowbridge

Outbreak at an End in Heyti Reported by Navy

Washington Aug 4 Captain McCrea of the gunboat Machias cabled the Navy Department that the Heyti outbreak appears more satisfactory. Nationals well armed and rebels driven from critical locations. No further danger of serious disturbances expected. He requested permission to sail to Ban Juan Puerto Rico for coal. the Markies likely to return north unless another outbreak occurs.

Washington McCrea Machias Navy Department Heyti Cape Haytien Leax McCree Juan P. R Haytl

Stolen Child Recovered After Gipsy Pursuit in Marion

In Marion several gipsies were jailed on child stealing charges after abducting the three year old daughter of a glund manufacturer. The child was seized as her parents rested and driven south. Mr. Wilson recognized her and rescued her, leading to the gang’s arrest. Separately Capt Hobson disrupted a derailment panic on an interurban car in Springfield, aiding passengers and restraining chaos. Senator Burton spoke before the Old Burn Club in Chay and planned a trip with associates to Hawaii.

Marion Anc Gipsies Ftll Henry Herman Glund Booth Marion A Sa Joon Wilson Hobson Springfield Richmond P. Hobson Cfty Burton &Peaks Burton Old Burn Club Chay, Kae Topeka Eal Buschow O ° C Bruns Coa Sulth Thomas County W. E. Ward Wallace Cy An Gerson Rawlins Peterson Frank Lockard Norton Bice. Burton Abilene

Trili Bottle and City Ticket Office Elements Mentioned

A fragmentary OCR reads about a tril bottle, a city ticket office, and Union Pacific R. G5 Kansas references, with unclear context and few readable details amid damaged text. The snippet hints at transit or travel related items but lacks coherent events or names to form a full news item.

Engagement and society notes from a Kansas town

Sere Thement announced at Mine ae ke Steet Reid. The marriage will take place in autumn. Miss Low daughter of Mr and Mrs Marcus A Low. Mr Reid is a Kansas man with many connections. Engagement public and social visit details follow with many names and towns including Topeka Lawrence Emporia Chicago Berkeley and Colorado. Numerous guests and travelers are listed across Kansas and beyond with university ties and upcoming trips at month’s end.

Thement Mine Ae Ke Steet Reid Miss Low Marcus A. Low Mr. Reid Kansas Sie Promeeter Mirus Ink Girls Margaret Ren Hinky Pas Missenne Payne Kansas Gundry el Rena A. J. Siwart Frank Pstetrson Fourteenth Street Lucien Binke Lawrence George W. Martin Topeka Miso Lola Pankey Elton Burr Leavenwot F. Davies Chicago HM. Davies Harrison Street Mix Wasson Milas Roberta Wasson Gine Lilian Valentine Radington Mich H. Munn J.P. Kester Albuquerque N. M Harry Seery M. J. Atercer New Areci Ja Mise Tulse McNeal Ruby McNeal Gothics Ipent Kansas City E. J. Warner Geary W. Warner John Ritchie May Hale Colorado Springs Otley Hungate Fort Scott Leora Morrow Oklahoma City J. W. Morrow New York Oklahome W. J. Geltith Tyler Street City of Mexico Frank Gilbert Maybelle Atchison O. Hovatte Currie Vesper Djie Pleraon Jacob Steinberg Charles Brunswick Ralph Zane Abe Steinberg Marie Halloran Fran Steele Jett Colorado Ja. J. Wick Green Mountain Falls

The Amateur Philosopher on Engagement and Marriage

The piece discusses society gossip about engagements and the influence of social ascent on marriage. It questions whether wives improve or worsen status, noting that couples delay marriage while seeking better matches and that jealousy and appearances color judgments.

Indiana suit seeks Philadelphia land claim deal

About one hundred people in Indiana, Ohio, Midhe ita, Colorado and Delaware sue the city of Philadelphia over possession of three and five acres valued at millions. They claim kinship to Daniel Page, the original owner, asserting a grant from the lieutenant governor of New York and later confirmed by William Penn. Lease expired five years ago and heirs seek possession with rent and interest. Samer, attorneys, pursue records of the original lease.

William Penn Jon Bas Partlow Samer Goeaneranley

North Topeka Social Roundup Shows Local Visits

A busy Sunday in North Topeka features guests from Capitol View and Chicago visiting local residents. Local travelers include Miss Reesie Smith, Miss Grace Eben, and Mrs. J Beebe hosting guests. Lewin jewelers heads to Goldfield for business. Perry Kupp returns home from Harveyville. Frank Smith relocates to 1123 Kansas Avenue. Mrs. Marlette and family enjoy a Colorado outing. Nellie Dolman visits Kansas City. Mrs. Oscar McConnell plans a visit. Celeste Isabel and Gerald travel to Colorado City. Mina Curtis plans invitations for a social event. and a school picnic marks the season’s end.

Kansas Avenue Marlette White Dean White Colorado Bessie Campbell Jackson Street Blanche Reynolds Paredes Grosser Clarence Aiong Den Aare Small Fos San Iy Peka ED. Small Union Pacific Nellie Dolman Quincy Kansas City Michel Eon Oscar McConnell Ee Reece John and Topeka Avenue Isabel Gerald Insan City Bohneffer Watnon Goldfield Col Lewis and Wife Cur Agai Mina Curtis Silas Waabinarice City

Burial for Archibald at Kansan Avenue M E

The service for Mr Archibald was held at Kansan Avenue M E Church with Rev J A Brewely officiating. Burial followed in tar cemetery. Relatives James Nichols and Bir W F Nichols of 1401 Sack attended with many old friends present.

James W. FL Nichols J. A. Brewely Kansan Avenue M. E Tar Archibald

New Ambulance For Public Use From Palmer Firm

A new ambulance, financed by George B. Palmer and associates in New York, features a refined design with medical chest, rubber mattresses, three surgeon seats, and rubber tires. The vehicle is intended to aid conveyance of patients to medical facilities and is presented as a modern, up-to-date service vehicle for public use.

Geo. B. Palmer George H. Palmer Soctopalanters & Sen Ter New York Rebbless

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. H. M'Mahon Hee Jaggers Mont Peles Een Satay Reids President Roosevelt N. Y. Times Newspaper Row London Metropole Seuuide Simon Jones John Spahn Jon Wilcox Smoky Row Third Street Aiene Ruslan Wmporium Lawson Spahn Russia Mr. Spahn John Moore Rober Mbert Mare Rock Island Davextive Pavey Mir Moore Soren Os Paver Steingarten St Jeane J. Steel H. J. Ambainns Mr. Moore Gipales Jon Devs Alfred Benjamin & Co COR Ek Cn Ae North Topeka School of the of the Goad Malta Warren Baker Walter Baker Crean Ralston Dean
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