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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1903

Page

15

Snapshot News Fragment Reflects Social Roundup

A collage of names places and events shows residents traveling divorces, theater plans and local notices. Mentions Amy to Topeka, Dr Burkin Low Kansas City and Vinewood Park as well as Topeka film fare and Shawnee County News. James King and Ralph Mettinney appear amid community updates and harvest poems.

Burkin Low Kansas City H & Mayer Wichita Fe ‘Tupelo Stine Tain Colombo Springs Tain James I Ibrarten Vinawond Pritts Fern Thusisialea Watt Monte Carsiphatta Underwood Jollet Topeka Neva McCurry Jonn NM Me Curry Ralph Mettinney Toreka Tim Hmert Bette Kensee New York Old York

Big Bull Over Water Rights

Territorial circuit court weighs grant of water rights sought by Hawaiian Commercial against Wellakyugar company. Case centers on charter rights and water sources from mountains, valued in the thousands of dollars, affecting Honolua and surrounding lands.

Honolua Teage Dewnat Territorial Circuit Court Hawaiian Commercial Company Bpeecklesville Telands Wellakyugar Company Hoth of Maulis

Transcript Appears for Appeal at Supreme Court

Fragmentary transcript notes a witness with 7.37 perces ve Hemtimony and describes an appeal to be taken at the supreme court. The legible words suggest a legal proceeding awaiting higher court review.

Freight Congestion Prompted by Rail Action in St Louis

In St Louis and East St Louis a meeting of the Terminal Association adopted a resolution directing each member to place an embargo on any industry found storing an accumulation of cars. The embargo aims to relieve yard congestion and restore normal conditions by preventing further inbound freight buildup.

Wil Buene

Postal Sells Out in Washington Club Flurry

Warlington Aug 5 President Postal disposed of his holdings in the Washington American League club after a meeting with President Ban Jonaen and other stockholders. The par value of the stock rose to $15,600 and Postal will take a share of the losses. Charles Fiobron may become president and Thomas Loftus may serve as house manager.

Warlington Postal Washington American League Hia Ban Jonaen Reneewenthver Stockhalters Washington Club Velock Jie Mock Charles Fiobron Thomas Loftus

New Racing Stable Formed by Young Millionaire Thomas

New York, Aug. E. Thomas, the young millionaire turfman, forming a stable with Alexander Shields of Saratoga. Shields, a Ca Hiktian breeder, owns Advance Guard, last year's champion long distance horse. Sixteen horses will make up the new stable to be trained by Bhiplis.

New York E. . Thomas Mennor Stable Herma Alexander Shields Saratoga Shields Advance Guard Bhiplis

Hill Invites Hill to Washington Amid Senate Pressure

President Kavanaugh of the Southern league revived a telegraph from secretary Veil claiming Monogr Fistier of the Nhawike ela sought to edl Hush Hill to Wash Inaten and asked to be notified to keen bie Neode ff HIN Marret pte. Wieter had no dle fe MID, then he was head three Ure been awarded to Kaner City President be a seedbare yerle Fisher that he must Jet HUH go 4 SAneas City and now Erving to sell hie te other efit

Memphis Tenn Kavanaugh Ieagees Reevivnd Telticrarm Rs Veil Beerd Monogr Fistier Nhawike Ela Neode Ff Pt Wieter Kaner City Fisher Huh Saneas City

Storm Hits Tucson Damages Dormitory and Utilities

A Tucson storm brought heavy rain and a strong wind that caused extensive damage across the city. A dormitory building reported roof and structural damage with minor injuries to occupants, while other structures suffered windborne destruction. The will of WA Mary was entered for probate, with assets valued around and the remainder to the widow Hi Matye, who lives in Washington DC.

Tucson Torena Aria Bess A Lerenity Arianna Ban Francisca Ate Ghiege Marye Bae Just WA Mary Hi Matye Washington, D. C

Gas Franchise Battle Ends In Topeka City Council

In a lengthy special session the Topeka council defeated Rohrer gas franchise and approved Continental Gas Company piping rights by a seven to four vote. Rohrer conceded defeat after a personal setback, while Continental’s charter was advanced amid parliamentary clashes and heated debate.

Topeka Continental Gay Oil Company Fan Mid Rohrer Francniey Ordnance Rohrer Oime Continental Company Wloycom Griley Snyder Watt Weber Tinchen Shi Chanute Hong Jose Gree Rohrer Frupehlne Tle Swendeon Awendeon Nalliic Neil Geiley and Blestum

Farm Memories Come Back In Food

A mother recalls how Grape-Nuts helped her son with a weak stomach recover strength and return to work. She notes her friend also benefited, crediting Postum Co for promoting the cereal in an appeal and announcing a cooking contest offering prizes.

Han Postum Co Battle Creek Septum the

McGovern friend Loeb visits Cincinnati to report ring return

Maxey Loeb, notable New York sportsman and friend of Terry McGovern, lies in Cincinnati en route to New York. He says McGovern was a nervous wreck months ago but home letters now say he’s fit and will appear in the ring early next fall. Lane Mark, McGovern’s manager, plans a theatrical venture with Save the Cum Log Waser. Harris, of Sillivan Harris Woods, Brooklyn, will stage about ten productions this season.

Cincinnati Maxey Loeb New York Terry McGovern Mr. Loeb New York City McGovern Terry Fean Ae & Fiddle Lane Mark Mellovern Harris Sillivan, Harris & Woods Broadway

Manhattan Girl Falls From Haymow Injures Leg

A Manhattan girl fallen from a haymow on the Thomas Turner farm at Rock Creek injured her left leg. The accident happened last evening after she climbed to the haymow and slipped during the descent. Committees from Wellington, Winfield, and Arkansas City met to discuss a cross town interurban railway, with plans to organize soon and a potential St Louis contractor offering to build the railway. A second meeting will be held next week to advance the project.

Manhattan Rock Creek Kan Ans Mies Moude Etre Thomas Turner Winteld Kas Aue Wellington Arkansas City J. Mack Love Arion and Choy St Louis

Government lands for wheat belt settlers in western Kansas

Officials report ample government land in western and northwestern Kansas ready for settlement after a bumper wheat crop. Ward and Atherton announce thousands of acres open in Colby Wa-Keeney districts totaling 238000 acres with filings ongoing. Registration costs 14 dollars, six month move-on period, five years residence, final proof, patent signed by the president.

Kansas Dawson War Geneiig Vic Pty Dawson Tie Kansax United States Kansay W. R Ward Cathy Find Office Homsteads Ot Ik Atherton Wa-Keeney Enew Colby Wa Kney Colby Land Office Cheyenne Tweator Mitchell Osborne Phillips Rawius Rooks, Ltd Sheridan Sherman Thomas Wa-Keeney Land Rooks Fifle Tregu Gove Logan Wallace Ness Lane Scott Wichita Groeley

Cure Claim for Brights Disease and Diabetes

An elderly relative of Robert Fulton is said to have discovered a cure for Brights Disease and Diabetes, claiming nine tenths of patients can recover. Pamphlets detailing the history and exhaustive investigation are available free to inquirers, with moral and financial support from local business leaders and notable capitalists. The letter is signed by A. S. Shattuck, president Partic States Tyne Foundry.

Topeka Drug Co Topeka Kansas Avenue Robert Fulton First Steamship Fame Bonn Bright Hoo D. M. Byrne Candelaria Mining Company Edward Milla Bullock & Jones Company Capt Roberts Boon & Loyalton R. R Co Thos Kirkpatrick D. EF. Bender W. C. Price Wm. Sharp CW. Clark Jerewith A. &. Shattuck Paritic States Tyne Foundry

Woman Leaps Six Floors Lands in Cistern Below Air Shaft

Kate Walsh, 25, jumped from the sixth floor of an West Sixteenth Street apartment, landing in a cistern at the base of an air shaft. Police took her to hospital. injuries not serious. She and other homeless women had been sleeping in vacant units via a side entrance before berating the janitor for leaving the cistern open.

New York Kate Walsh West Sixteenth Street

Hostile fleet surrenders after Kearsarge pursuit

In Harbor Bar Harbor the hostile fleet surrenders after being chased by the Kearsarge and the Alabama following a second sighting at 3 a.m. The engagement ends with the enemy surrendering after shore bombardment. Also reports Brazil urged to oppose European aggression and a Brooklyn police shooting involving a safe expert on Coney Island.

Bar Harbor Ste. Ax Olympia Kearsarge New York Chamber of Deputies Thomas Cavalcante Hilo Janeiro Brazil Germany Ave Chas, Wedeman Brooklyn Vincene Thomas Coney Island

Arrested Men Must Be Freed In Strike Turmoil

New York reports upheaval as strike leaders demand release of detainees while signaling no talks without concessions. Rumors link Santiago tramway workers planning a walkout amid wider labor strife across state railway workshops and related industries.

New York Ang Bantiogs Dakers Raise de Chile IU Santiago

Pittsburg New York Stock Yards Incorportation Filed

Jersey City records show a certificate of incorporation for the Pittsburg union stock yards aimed at buying selling slaughtering and packing livestock with capital stock of 100. Pando resumes presidency amid amnesty signals as political tension spreads from La Paz to other regions.

Pittsburg New York Aug Pitteburo Union Jersey City Pando la Pax Bolivia Oruro

Kansas Wesleyan Business College Notice

The passage notes activities of Kansas Wesleyan Business College and related Mining or teaching topics, mentioning national markets and international reach. The text references W. Roach, Superintendent, Salina, Kansas, and invites address correspondence for journal items.

Kansas Wesleyan Business College Tulvien Asourt W. Roach Salina Kan

Collision in Hell Gate injures Yonkers family

In Hell Gate a collision between the schooner yacht Celeste and excursion boat Howard Carroll near Port Morris endangered Tandore J. Beaudring, Yonkers city attorney, his family, and friends. A baby girl Isabella was recovered later. the Carroll captain declined blame as both vessels were damaged and towed.

New York Hell Gate Celeste Howard Carro’t Tandore J. Beaudrlas Yonkers Eays Cxptain Lexcommion Chita Thare SK Puasengern al Howard Carroll T Hey Port Morris

Earnest Appeal to Aid Chinese Reformers Is Issued

New York August report describes a plea to the U S government through Renecate Fay and the British ambassador in Shanghai to save reformers under protection. Kowal Pang notes 3 000 Reform members in New York and six million in the movement, urging U S support and understanding of the situation. Also includes a NY clearing house report with deposit and reserve figures for the week.

New York United States Fay Shanghai Chinese Empire Reform Association Kowal Pang Reform Party America China

Sunday Excursion to Wathena Chautauqua by Rock Island

Sunday excursion to Wathena Chautauqua via Rock Island System departs Rock Island on Sunday morning August seventh at 7 p m and returns from Wathena at 9 p m round trip fare 135 cents. See Rock Island agent. Advertising to Trunk Tailway System 155 Adams St. Chieren Geo Vaux A&T A

Wathena Chautauqua Rock Island Rock Isl Repnot Wathena New York Philadelphia Adams St. Chieren Geo. . Vaux A &T

Excursion to Kansas City and Return S125

Fragments describe an excursion to Kansas City and return under the designation S125. The readable text mentions Sunday timing, a Santa Fe route, and various interrupted references to names and places, but details are incomplete and the intent unclear.

Kansas City

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