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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1903

Page

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Sharp & Bryan Assignment Shocks New York Stock Exchange

Over five million dollars tied to Sharp & Bryan triggers a broker’s assignment. The firm estimates losses from shrinkage could total 35 million, with assets tied to market conditions and delayed recoveries. Hatch & Co. and related parties report no open contracts yet seek to balance creditor claims while the market stabilizes.

York Fim Sharp & Bran Stock Exchange Tritay Oberlen Ieeler Tim Winne Charles & Bevan Sievar Steet Virwinik-Carrtins Chemi Healy and Construction Southern Railway LANL Min Cronwell Sharp & Bryan Wilhout Limbliitien Trinity Thorn Abele Ory Basie Stary & Bryan American Bridge Northern Coneeeities Beatward Drorks Af Seuhmurd Shary & Bryan Hqislfetal Yenserday Severat Binks Hatch Gonder New York

Schell Named To Lead Kansas Horticultural Exhibit

W. W. Schell of Wichita is chosen to head the Kansas horticultural exhibit program for the 8th annual fair expansion. The commission seeks strong leadership from Schell and a large team to prepare an agricultural pavilion featuring Kansas grains and a western hemline display. The committee notes Schell’s past work with the horticultural society and states his appointment was endorsed by many prominent volunteers. A formal plan calls for a pavilion largely built from Kansas grains and a continuous wheat display. Lowering bicycle records and amateur pace progress are also mentioned in the report.

Mr. Tixrhen Pat Brute Morravw com_ triselon Med Cultural Society Schell Mppalbing Schellity Betticulturel Society Thenner Keron Thyra Cneekal Kansas

Weather outlook and Kansas Missouri temperatures report

A weather bulletin notes cooler conditions and clear skies across northern and western Kansas and western Missouri tonight. It lists yesterday’s high and low temperatures for multiple towns, with maxima around 90 and minima near 60, and winds from the southwest at moderate speeds.

Kansas Kaniana Missouri Kanaan Baker Concordia Dodge City Derendien Port Scott Meville Ae Manhattan Sedan Toronto Wichita Boon Wis

Topeka Franchise Rivalry Shapes City Council Vote

A Topeka council contest over a natural gas franchise pits the Rohrer and Continental companies. The Rohrer backers push for their deal, while Continental cites readiness and cost benefits. Several councilmen have been interviewed as a crucial vote approaches, with observers noting newspaper involvement and potential stock interests affecting coverage.

Continental Company Rehrer Company Beven Nso Continental Continental Ple Rohrer Ween Rohrer Company Cin Topeka Todhys Donie Enrnell Merting Istran

Postmaster halts Monarch investment fraud case

Kansas City Missouri reports that Postmaster Harrison held up the Monarch Investment Company an Oklahoma firm cited for lottery features. The firm allegedly sold 490000 in Grete at Apalwenite Ollem and advertised another drawing in Warwick Oregon for Nugent’s. Judge Phillips requested a temporary injunction as government objects to the lottery element while the court delays action.

Kansas City Uday Appitiet Juder Phillips United States District Court Naadnet

All Danger Past Officials Retire With Memorial Proclamation

Fragmentary notice reports Chyka Ann and officials of the Chl eam Fowk Thang Prelfic retirement. Representatives of the priestees commit lene convey that conference concluded with a firm commitment. The writton leaders indicate settlement terms have been reached, stabilizing the governance and ending prior unrest.

Chyka Ann Chleam Fowk Thang Prelfic Wrton Lealers Nak

Storm Bound and Local Deaths in Sabetha Area

August 4 reports in Oyster May New York describe a storm with widespread damage. In Sabetha last night a man named Van Huren died near Develock on the farm of Pace, leaving a widow and no children. The Topeka Railway Co announces minor service adjustments starting August 6 due to bridge work on the Lowman Hill line and West Eighth street line.

Sabethas Kae van Huren Pace Sabetha Develock Wity A. F A. M Lowman Hl West Eighth Street Topeka Railway Company THY Topeka Railway CO

LYNCH MOB HANGS WILLIAM HAMILTON IN ASOTIN COUNTY

A self confessed murderer, William Hamilton, was seized from Asotin county jail by a mob of over 1,000. He was hanged from a telegraph pole after being questioned about his crime against Artie Mabel Richards, a child on her way to Sunday school. The operation involved masked men, broken jail security, and a brutal, public death as the crowd dispersed.

Asptin Waah Aus Thle Vintin Hichards Asotin County William Hamilton Artle Mabel Michards Air Parte Agatin County Hamilton Walt Giscummian Pamittan’s

Pearls Found by River Fishermen Near Iola

Report from Iola Kansas describes a prolonged Neosho river bank dig by fishermen seeking pearls from freshwater oysters. Shells and giant shells near camp indicate abundant pearl material as locals claim the harvest could be valuable. A separate Harlem River discovery of an unidentified body is noted with concurrent murder suspicions. Police report a suspect narrative involving liquor and a white man, with several others arrested in connection.

Iola Kan Register Neosho Bnid Pew New York Harlem

Allen Allen and Governor Bailey clash over price raid fund

Auditor Wells refuses to pay Senator Allen for July work as price raid scrip commissioner citing lack of Governor Bailey approval. Bailey may withhold approval pending Allen's explanation for his work, while Allen plans to visit Topeka to resolve the matter as officials debate proper compensation and staffing needs.

State Hour M. Allen Scrip Allen Inlay Topeka Alten Missouri Bevin Karras City Blate Trice Atudio Welle Willch Stitute Mult Wells Batley Allen Bet Hin Allen Foe Mast’ Wen Bailey Fencher Allen Halles Rerp Sucky

Bryan at Urbana Dem gathering hints at Johnson ticket

At Urbana Chautauqua William J. Bryan drew attention as the attraction and a Champaign county Democratic convention to choose delegates to the state convention met today. Johnson was discussed as a presidential candidate with rumored moves toward governor and Senate races in the national contest next year. Local leaders held private conferences as invited dignitaries pressed the Johnson program.

Hebans William J. Bryan Champ Palen County Democratictate Irran Johnson Mayor Johnsen Cleveland Sohn J. Zimmer Ti Jn Jentz Johne Jonnent

Two youths held on highway robbery charge admit bond

The two Dusenberttin youths were arrested on highway robbery charges and admitted to bond of $200. They face allegations tied to a West box incident where a child claims to have been robbed of 25 cents. The case involves a grocery purchase, rent payment, and lemonade money as part of the alleged scheme, with further actions anticipated by the accuser.

Dasupberry West Box

Unclear OCR report of Navy commander's family escape

In New York area near Ronkonkoma a naval commander and wife with two children escaped unharmed after a fire or blast broke a second story window. They were aided by a servant and a haberdasher whose feet remained on the floor.

New York Om Ronkonkoma Long Ilana Conynander D.C. Stuart Mavy Canunander Mere Stuart

Musically Ties Bind Venice Clergy and Papal Favor

Glimpses of a couriered narrative show Perosi’s early career shaped by a Venetian maestro as he departs. Mucciolti seeks favor from the new pope Pius X to reinstate Count Pietro Marchi of the noble guard suspended after hosting tea for Quirinal ladies. In St Petersburg, disappointment follows Rampolla’s defeat with media framing it as a compromise between Cardinal factions. The new pontiff is seen as cautious, focusing on religious policy over politics.

Tame Aus Cardinal Oroglia Vatican Tas Mgr. Bresean Pius Sistine Chapel Sacred College Cardinate Abbe Perosi Sistine Choir Pusim Raphael Loggia Duca Hall Bistine Chapel Herrero Mara ‘Zelehy Zapinelli Misciatelli Sanz de Sampere Marquis of Zeriupl Mgr. Sillasean Mer. Galli Mer Taroxzl Zardia Mer. Volpril Oregila Camerlingo Agtatdi Pombe Diaen Don Carlos’ Daugh Rome Pius X Venice John Hapiiat Barta Temal Village Peamazni Canova Cardinal Sarto Stratimirovich Ley Bardinal Sarty Mar Steatiourovich Pits Glimb Vendice Wikmerly St. Mark's Perosi Mucciolt Muccloll Pietro Marchi Aativan Quirinal Society Mra. Myer Rampolla St. Petersburg Yrampolia Barto Serafin Vannentisil Rum Ue Thom

Flood Drowns 700 in Che Foo China

RA dispatch reports 700 drowned in Che Foo flood on July 27. City bridges and many houses wiped away. two thousand residents left without subsistence.

Berlin Ang. RA Che Foo China

Roosevelt favored by McNall and party split hints

In an interview in Kansas City, Webb McNall vows loyalty to Roosevelt, noting his long Republican and Silver Republican ties. The piece suggests Kansas leaders and farmers may rejoin the Republican fold, while discussing currency reform and the influence of Wall Street bankers on the Farmers' Alliance plan.

Hime Gorman Theodore Roopevett Webb McNall Bilver Republican Party Kaneda Roosevelt Kanne City Iart Mtr McNall Kanane Taupore Smith County Gomer Davies Fee Publican Wall Street Allance Tory Charles 3. Fowler Von New Emre Fowler & Co Fowler New York New Jersey Tolgomarcae Wall Street Bankera Alitonelt County

Roosevelt pledges aid to irrigation congress in Ogden

President Roosevelt writes to Chairman Kiesel promising active aid and cabinet support for the eleventh nations irrigation congress to be held September 11 in Ogden Utah. The Agriculture Department will seek scientist attendance, with prizes for irrigation fruit and cereal exhibits. Senator W A Clark and Col Fred Pabst offer cups valued at 508 for top fruit and berry displays.

Roosevelt Kiesel Ogden Utah Eleventh Nations Irrigation” Congress America Kiree Agricultural Department Washington Wilson W. A. Clark Europe Fred Pabst Milwmulow Beriey

State Officers Called Before Cole County Grand Jury

Governor Dockery Secretary of State Cook Treasurer William and Auditor Alten, officials of Missouri, were summoned before the Cole county grand jury investigating charges of separate pushing. They entered the court together and the governor was first to enter and stayed about five minutes.

Jefferson City

Equally Divided Proceeds Would Leave All With Money

The note claims that if proceeds from a venture were split evenly, every participant would come away with cash. It emphasizes the fairness of sharing and the simplicity of equal division.

Three Dollar Wheat Land Yields Twenty Five Bushels Plus

Judge Charles Lobdell of Larned cites vast wheat potential in Lane Ness and Pawnee counties with land at three dollars per acre producing 25 to 30 bushels per sixty pound wheat. He notes dairy interest rising, farmers splitting big herds for cows and separators, and buffalo grass turning under to improve soils and climate perceptions.

Lane New Counties Charles Lobdell Larned Juticut Pawnee Ust Ness Scott Wichita Greeley Lobdell Dighton Lane County Lobdell Wan Ankea Tee Kisneume Ness County Chapman Great Bend

Alden Reunion Draws Pilgrim Descendants to Duxbury

Alden descendants from across New England and beyond gathered at the Alden homestead in Duxbury Massachusetts for the annual reunion. Attendees represented every town in the old colony and states including New York New Jersey Maryland Indiana Wisconsin Kansas and California. The event marked the 17th century heirs of John and Priscilla Alden, famed via Longfellow, in a ceremony at the historic Alden house built by John Alden and Priscilla.

John Priscilla Duxbury Plymouth Mass Aug Sulza Alden Longfellow Old Colony New England New York New Jersey Maryland Indiana Wisconsin Kansas California Alden “Homestead Jonathan Vand Lount

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