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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1901

Page

6

Bigamist in Topeka arrested on forgery charge

Charles Whitlock alias Livingston known in Topeka as We Livingstas arrived six weeks ago after leaving Kansas City. Arrested on forgery charges, he lived near Harrison and Singh streets with wife Edbie Diets of Fort Scott. Authorities report he served time for forgery at a penitentiary.

Charles Whitlock Livingston Charles Whitines Kansan Binary It Topica Op Mendes Kilock Topeka We Livingstas Harrison Street Ana Singh Edbbie Diets Fort Scott Edvingston Ae Town

Bond troubles deepen as state seeks payment plan

A garbled report notes ongoing bond issues and a request for a plan to cover payments. Officials cite indebtedness and the need to address a growing shortfall while creditors press for settlement.

Bonds Now Involved in City Work and Court Cases

The city sought bonds registration with City Attorney George and Judge Ziegler presiding while contractors face payment issues. In police court Reed, Inman, Heed, and others faced multiple counts with fines totaling 24 dollars and 12 cents. A Santa Fe line extension from Raymond to Sibley was completed, with Beaumont line links and new operations starting at noon. Balloon news reports Santos Dinmont ordering a replacement balloon after significant damage, tied to the Andre polar expedition preparations.

Jountiain Win Heed James Inman Jyne Jefferson Street Reed Inat Banta Fe Galveston, Tex Guilt, Colorado & Santa Fe Railway Hiaymond Slisbee Kansas City Beaumont & Gulf Beaumont

Phillips Will Ply Out Chiesa Aug 9

Phillis of a firm that recently suspended operations on the board of trade claimed every customer he contemplates will be served within a day or two, as heads of confusion of accounts were cited in the statement on August 9.

Phillips Chiesa Ceures H Phillis Bla Board of Trade Rccounts Poday

Four Colombian Officials Abducted by Revolutionists

Dispatch reports revolutionists seized four government officials aboard a Panama railway train halted at Matachin station near Colon. Armed men pounded the train but fired no shots, while passengers including sisters of charity were present. Authorities plan guarded trains and expect reinforcements. traffic resumes with military protection for free transit.

Wilemstad Curacoa Colon New York Herald Panam Pecums Matachin Station Panama Matachin Memenahi Pinance Sisters of Charity Cauca Furiwire Aristides Arkona Panima Parima Railway Company Buenaventura West Isthmus Freon

Machines for Brazil Buy American Agricultural Gear

Mello of San Paulo, Brazil, relative of President Ferraz de Camp, has just set sail for Rio de Janeiro on the steamer Mevitus. He represents Brazil’s agriculture association and toured his country to buy American machinery for coffee plantations, notably cleaning and weeding equipment and sugar machinery. He notes vast purchases, a trade boost, and cites the lack of an American bank in Brazil as a major barrier to tripling trade with the United States.

United States New York Ave Metlo San Paulo Brazil Ferraz de Camp Salter Brasil Rio de Janeiro Mello Agriculture Association of Brazi Mr. Mello

Pan American Rates Cut By Central Passenger Association

The Central Passenger Association sets August 20 as the start of new Pan American traffic rates. The changes extend excursion ticket validity, lengthen time limits, and adjust prices for 5 to 20 day round trips, with specifics on Tuesday sales and regional applicability within the Central Passenger Agents' territory.

Central Passenger Association Lakewood Buffalo

Rubber crop outlook boosts world production must grow

Reports from Brault indicate a strong rubber outlook with a current crop totaling 27 650 tons, up sharply from 26 650 tons last year, an estimated 275 percent increase. Regional production shows the lower Amazon expanding while Peru increases output, and global consumption around 2 500 tons with various regional totals cited. Additional notes cover Kansas Mutual Insurance officers elected, with W B Guseche as president and A St Scott as secretary treasurer, plus the state insurance superintendent addressing the meeting. The best malaria remedy line appears as an advertisement.

New York Journal of Coniertessus Brault Entity Komplaid Peruvian Amazon Peru West Africa Congo Insurances McPherson Kea Kansas Association of Mutual Insurance Companies Bery W.B Guseche Hertford Eas A St. Scott Pittsburg Kas Shas MePhersons Kansas

Confidence Game in Marysville Lands Ends in Arrests

In Marysville Kansas a confidence scheme targeted farmer Henry Hilgert near Herkimer. Two men posing as buyers from Atchison and an accomplice deceived Hilgert, promising large profits and cash payments. One suspect captured in Beatrice and Wymore. another jailed. two others still at large as officers pursue them.

Marysville Lands Marysville Kan Wen Henry Hilgert Kimer SH. Bates John Moore Atchiser Uveey Bard Sree Barthky Riggert Higgett Riggett Rene Dey Barnston Neb King Beatrice and Wymore Sheriff Guthrie OULSI Moe Ofiters

Destroying Mosquitoes On Staten Island

New York reports Dr. A H Doty will give mechanical operations to abate mosquitoes on Staten Island for the city authorities after this week. He will limit work outside the laboratory of the quarantine due to time demands and the status of a State health officer. He claims oil kills mosquitoes in the larval and pupal stages and that anophiles spread malaria. He cites draining breeding places as essential and plans to follow up at quarantine laboratories to clinch the malaria–anophles link by testing the same germ in captured insects and in malaria patients.

New York A. H. Doty Staten Island Times Culicidus Concord

Trial of Earl Russell Aims to Probe Bigamy Case

A Tribune report from New York covers Judge Curter’s observations on Earl Russell’s trial in Nevada, noting limited attendance and royal pageantry. The witness described the British ceremonial scene with lords in scarlet robes, bishops in white, and a solemn atmosphere. Legal questions center on whether the court had jurisdiction under the statute, with debate on appropriate penalties.

New York Curler Second Judicial District of Nevada Mark Russell Majestic Tribune Curter Choate Igh Queen Victoria Lord Halsbury House of Lords Bert Russell Sages Lord Hibbiry

Milwaukee men greet General MacArthur in San Francisco

S M Green a prominent Milwaukee pair arrives with a greeting from Milwaukee to General MacArthur who is due to reach San Francisco aboard the transport Sheridas after duties in the Philippines. Milwaukee merchants and manufacturers extend a welcome home in recognition of his war record.

Grosting Milwaukee San Francisco Cal S M. Green General Macarthur Philippines Sheridas MacArthur Max

Kroger Says He Will Come

Brussels Aug 9 Mr Asbers yesterday received a silver sum from a representative of the Hofland society of Culcam o. He confirmed the rumor that it is his intention w vielt the eee Sinlea But said So hed et yet : te Wanted A sweetheart wife and very admirer of beauty I apply magical Satin Sin Cream and Powder lye charmers Soc New Model.

Kroger Brussels Asbers Yeaterday Hofland Society of Culcamo

Topeka Water Case to Be Filed in District Court

City plans a removal to federal court as Topeka enters a dispute with the Water Company Shawnee County District Court will hear a suit over determining fair value and acquisition of the waterworks The company argues for United States court jurisdiction as a New Jersey corporation and challenges public sentiment and franchise dates with the ordinance origin dated September 6, 1861.

Topekae Topeka Water Company Shawnee County Commmonwealth Water Company Spencer Hook Cudisuilng Can Acres United States New Jersey Prne Hs Plant

Severe Nebraska storm tears through Gopher county

A violent wind rain and hail storm swept Gopher county Nebraska last night. Hail reached up to a foot in places forming ice cakes while a tornado four miles north of Elwood leveled farm buildings and scattered grain and debris across fields. On the Lux farm a wagon tongue was driven into a large tree.

Omaha Neb Ang Elwood World-Herald Gopher County Nebraska Mads Tucker Matt Lux Lux

Pankey Expands Reach. Topeka Links 39 Kansas Towns

J O Wilson of Salina Independent Telephone Co in Topeka today finalized a deal with BF Pankey to unify 150 northwestern Kansas towns with the Pankey system in Topeka, expanding service to 399 towns from Herington to Hays City and as far south as Great Bend. The plan envisions a new metropolitan trunk line from Topeka, 600 lines to Salina, and prices of 1 to 2.50. Pankey indicated wire stringing would begin by September 1, with pole orders pending arrival and Topeka connection not later than December 1.

J. 0. Wilson Salina Willson Abliene Wilson Hays ‘City Sylvan Grove Plainville Bennington Beloit Lindsboro Geneseo McPherson Great Rand Enterprise Solomon Ellsworth Russell Lincoln Lucas Delphos Minneapolis Downs Marquette Hoisington Lyons Starling Herington Bir Topeka Pankey Iw Topelo

Chicago Market Report Confusing Sensation on Wheat and Corn

Market column notes wheat future prices slipping and corn rising amid mixed trading. Local buying activity and receipts for September show little clear direction as traders weigh overseas cues and domestic demand.

Chicago

Kansas City Livestock and Market Report Fragment

Kansas City market notes report cattle and hog receipts, mixed prices, and shipping through Kansas City with references to wheat and dairy prices. The column notes cattle, sheep, and veal values, plus general market sentiment, futures quotes, and stock movement.

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