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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1902

Page

5

Cheap Settlers Rates to the Far West and Northwest

The Burlington Route renews low one way settlers rate of 25 900 from Missouri River to California Portland and Puget Sound country daily during September and October with correspondingly low rates to Spokane district and Butte Helena district Also rates from interior Missouri Kansas and southwest territory through trains to Butts Helena Spokane Tanoma Seattle Portland Connecting from Denver at night joining this northwest train at Alliance Neb Visitors excursions to Ohio and Indiana during Grand Army reunion period Dates September 2 9 16 and 23 Monit 3 days Also excursion rates to Ohio and Indiana in early October for Grand Army reunion Washington DC To Chicago via Burlingtons train to Chicago To St Louis two daily trains of standard Burlington parlors On Thursdays of September and October many west and northwest sections Consult nearest ticket agent for full information including last cost of trip R G Grozier L W Wareley A M Levey General Manager Mor M Kansas City MO St Louis MO

Burlington Missouri River California Portland Puget Sound Spokane Butte-Helena Missouri Kansas Southwest Territory Burlington Northern Pacific Kansas City Butts Helena Tanoma Seattle Denver Northwest Alliance Neb Ohio Indiana Monit Grand Army Washington, D. C Chicago Gurlington St. Joseph BT. Louis Amity Northwan R. & Grozier L W. Wareley Katias Cus

Rest and Health to Mother and Child

Advertises Winslow's Soothing Strap as a trusted remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers for children. Claims to ease teething gums and soothe crying infants. Sold at Bain & Co for fifty cents a bottle.

Winslow Bain Ae Cao

Police Jottings and Small Victories in Topeka

Topeka police deal with a mix of petty offenses and odd cases. Infants fined one dollar each for wheat theft from Davis Elevator sold to J M Petro the grocer who kept the store downtown escapes reprimand. Mrs Augusta Bond faces trouble after encounters with local children while German resident Mrs Rund is in minor clash over sidewalk harassment. Five color ed people from Colorado detained for vagrancy and wandering while two men claim marriage to the women. The group fined one dollar each on general principles as police pursue highway robbery charges finally.

Tueway Auguste Rund Parkfale Germany Ten Rund Over the Rhine Colorado James Jancy Henry Phillips Kansas City Topeka

Gates in Control as Proxy Committee Moves in Colorado Fuel

Danver Colo Aug The firm of Incale attorneys representing the Gates Interests publishes a statement. It claims J Mitchel Jennn W vates and James A Blair act as proxy committee for stockholders of the Colorado Fuel & Iron company seeking an inspection of stock holdings. The report notes about 14 of the total capital stock is represented by the committee and warns holdings underrepresent the full stake.

Jeet Ulsan Tolorado Vick Dé Iron Company Comrado Fuel & Iron Company

Primeval bear discovery at Shasta caves shocks Berkeley readers

Iustace Le Furlong of the University of California reports embedded placers in Shasta County caves yielding nearly intact remains of an early primeval bear. The find marks a major achievement for UC explorers bringing long-sought specimens to light after generations of speculation.

Berkeley Cal Iustace le Furlong Geological Department University of California Shasta Coufity Gebloxisia Furious

Value of joint fixtures before Kansas supreme court

The Kansas Supreme Court weighs whether joint fixtures have value in Kansas. In Norton County an appeal questions if salvaged bar fixtures from a Carrie Nation raid on M K Goetz Brewing Co of St Joseph hold value. Judgment for damages of 250 dollars stood against multiple defendants, now appealed.

Supreme Court Kansas Norton County M. K. Goetz Brewing Company St. Joseph Come Norcatur The Brewing Company A. P. “Coppidge W. E. Gloss Harvey Kious Herman Richards Witten Hotlard Miner William Stanp Ben Vernon Wilbur Lous John R. Hamilton

Fusion Rally Draws Topeka Support and Prizes

Central committees push a fusion rally in Topeka on August 23 as a major state event. A $20 gold prize draws ladies’ horseback brigades, while a 29 member reception committee led by Mayor Parker coordinates the festivities. Names from cities across Kansas appear among invited officials and bands, signaling strong regional backing for the political gathering.

Topeka Parker Edward ‘Taylor Edwardaville Geo. W. Glick Atchison John P. St. John Ola Manford Schoonover Garnett Ed R. Ridgely Alma Luther Perkins Coffeyville Geo. Munger Eureka Martin Peabody Taylor Marion Andrew Shearer Frankfort M. Cole Phillipsburg Vernon I Newton Hays City Sheth District Kingman County Distrek

Property Sale In Highland Park Alters Ownership

In Highland Park a section of the Popertoe property changed hands with Mary J. Taylor transferring 146 lots to Rose B. Morrison for 33000. The homestead and Popence mansion shifted from Coleridge A. Hart to Marion J. Popenos, wife of F O Popenos, for one dollar and other valuable consideration. James Gillett settled Morrison’s Bank of Topeka account for 200 as commission on the sale.

Popertoe Highland Park Mary J. Taylor Rose B. Morrison Popence Coleridge A. Hart Marion J. Popenos F.O. Popenos Jas. Gillett Bank of

Provost Guard Reduced in Shenandoah Pa

Shenandoah Pa Aug 13 The provost guard at two companies kept on duty since they were called out was reduced to one company today General Gobin has not sent troops into the Catawissa valley where farmers were robbed of crops and poultry and it is not likely any will be offered there unless depredations in that district recur

Shenandoah Gobin Catawixsa

Diamond C soap prize standings reveal tight race among top five

The noon standings for the Diamond C soap prize show five front runners, all gaining steadily and maintaining close positions. Notables include Mrs. L. B. Crowder, Leah Saunders, Mrs. Fannie Harris, Ethel Yeargain, and Mrs. Blake, with numerous contestants listed by name and address across Topeka and area.

L. B. Crowder Elein Leah Saunders Lake Fannie Harris Ethel Yeargain E. Third Blake Harrison Cora Stevens T Tsike Kate Mckeirnan East Strth Jessie McCord Crosby Hias Margaret Crow W. Whe D. Dillon Fillmore Harry Deersbach Jessie Shefield Twing Ave R.T. DeArmond tJeffernon Ogeal Wilson Jackson Loretta Kinney Topeka

Social notes highlight visits and gatherings across Butler Mo

Miss Addie Skinner hosts Wertom Cortame in Park. Mrs George Hackney and Hardin college friends visit. Helen Crosby to be hostess at hay ride. Mrs Hogeboom hosts porch smoker for Dr Hoxeboorn's birthday. Numerous invitations and arrivals listed, plus Miss Marjorie Davis leaving for Kansas City. Families travel to Kansas City and Manhattan for weeks away. Local society patrons attend lawn and porch parties and several guests named. Australia cricket match ends with 19T runs the Tasmanians are dismissed for 19T.

Addie Skinner Ina Park George Hackney Butler Hardin College H. B. Hogeboom Teylor Street Dr. Hoxeboorn James B. Doneyzon Morris Schlegel Iva Burdick Charles Hull Wilt Curry Elmer Bloom Dick Alden GO. Burkett Charles Stewart John Green Newt Alden Maurice Stevenson Will Griffith Emma Bolmar Grace Charles Blood Smith Bureka Lake Miss Smith Iva Smith Oearene Smith Norman Wear Marion Wear Kansas City Frank E Wear Mary O'Brien W. T. Crosby Penfield Manhattan Edreka Lake Hiram S. Cable Topeka Avenue Bay of Fundy Henry Keeler Atchison Dimond Chicago Edward Wider M. C. Hammatt Dan Eee Hancock Point Lte F. Washer Kingman Lucy Kineman Hal Hazlitt Prea de L'Eau Chas Kilethans Tra Cristand Gale Marjorie Tette Emporia Tlette J. Henry Butler, Mo Harry Study Sedan Harriet Stanley Cedar Rapida Iowa Lo H. Mune, Jr TH Pounds Margaret Yiexin Petosuey Mich P. A. Terris Stormont Hospital BF. Pankey T. F. Sparse T. F. Sparse Tine Te Fxeria For Sorlage For Ao Week, Ra, Matthew Macterran Cosanes City Terran Lew Hanback Lawrence G. O. Wilmarth Salina H. J. Peppineyer Colorado Civic Improvement Society J. B Merrgaidence Potwin Bell Mins Neils Baturs Kore Oly Bai Kitty True Frances Sheron May Park Jake Rence Chaplain Chapl Fugene James Tapleton Thomas Cheokitch Harry Wilkerton Ralph

Morrison's City Ticket Office Bonfire Announcement

Fridg tmount 0 a mt fens mt musquop and Morrison's invite the public to a bonfire event at Kansas avenue. Unclear venue details list City Ticket Office and Public HR EB S85.

Fens Mt Musquop Morrison's Kansas Ave

Emergency Hospitals Required With Resident Physicians

Twenty two emergency hospitals will be required within all sports facilities in addition to the resident physician.

Baldwin Story From Tromsoe on North Pole Route

Eyvelyn B Baldwin and crew members report a dispute with Capt Johanssen of the America over alleged disobedience by the co pilot and removal from command. Baldwin says Johanssen tested the remel at Honingsvase without consent. Relations with the vice captain were reportedly good though dogs perished, yet Baldwin believes the America will reach the polar latitude within 12 months en route to the North Pole. Consulates in Christiania and Bergen are involved.

Tromsoe Norway Eyvelyn B Baldwin America Meni Baldwin Capt Johanssen Honingsvase Init North Pole Christiania Bergen

Wretched Opening for Grouse Season in Britain

The August 12 grouse opening in Great Britain is described as wretched by the Herald's London correspondent. Poor spring and summer, scarce coveys, and late starting times reduced yields across Perthshire, Yorkshire, and other moors. Some parties fared better with bags around 50 to 60 brace, while overall the season opened ingloriously. grouse prices stood at 24s a brace versus 13s last year.

England New York Great Britain Herald London Perthshire Yorkshire Christopher Furness Grantley Moors Ripon Marmaduke Furness Joseph A. Pease M. P Dr. MacLagan J. G. Maxwell Beott N. Nicholson Charles Worth Te Weet Richmond

Cider Smith critiques weather report zoning in Topeka

Cider Smith argues that the Commercial Club erred in adding weather report updates for Topeka. He urges the government to provide clear barometer data to the public and to restart barometer reports. He criticizes large district classifications as impractical and advocates regionalized weather service for better accuracy.

Cider Smith Commercial Club Topeka Kansas Western Tadlan

Shot In Head At Buckskin Bill's Show

Daevid Harvey colored was shot through the head last night. Sheriff Costigan followed the show to Lawrence today as the Ottawa police investigate the incident in Ottawa Kansas.

Lambi Buckskin Bill Ottawa Kan Daevid Harvey Sheriff Costigan Lawrence

Beagle Club Plans Thirteenth Annual Field Trials

The National Beagle Club of America executive committee announced the thirteenth annual field trials to be held the week starting in November. Location not yet fixed.

Will Exercices Beagies New York National Beagie Club of America

Maria Vita Ice Cream Delicacy Featured in Ad Copy

An old advertisement snippet promotes Maria Vita Ice Cream as a delicate dessert offering a free dish with purchase. The fragment suggests a refined, dainty treat framed as a promotional feature in a historic catalog or newspaper page.

Devonshire To Go Hint From London Politicians

New York reports a British political shakeup with the Duke of Devonshire poised to leave council service. London sources suggest a reshuffle to secure cabinet stability, while Prime Ministerial aides weigh the timing before a forthcoming meeting.

New York Duke of Devonshire London Mepeolal Wi Povernment Lord Sul Cabelas Lock Beach Irearet Doneph Chamberlain wiBion

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