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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1902

Page

5

Police Meeting Mr Duffy as Ottawa Disturbance Echoes

Detective Pavey questions Mr Duffy of Kansas City on a theft concern amid a show grounds search. A dead man, swathed in blankets and smelling of decay, lies in a bunk car as officers inspect a sidetrack near Highth Street. The crowd at the show includes reformers, intoxicated locals, and a chronic trouble with liquor as officers move to remove a disruptive ex-spouse and a known crust of thieves.

Dekskin Mr Duffy Kansas City Dufy Pavey Duffy Mr. Duffy Highth Street Jenkins Ottawa Morris Pritts Hobson Tate Fourth Street Fritts Pritt W. H. Walker Raed

Woman Arrested For Breaking Into Hardware Store

Mary Lee Gee, twenty four, was held for examination after breaking into Edward Bartech’s hardware store at No. M1 Central Avenue, Jamey City. She and her mother were reported seen near the scene. Several revolvers were stolen.

New York Mary Lee Gee Hartware Edward Bartech Central Avenue Jamey City Hartech Pereens

Cycle Records Lowered at Providence Meet

RL Ang M-Hueh Mc Lean set a new world speed record by cycling twenty miles in 42 seconds, defeating Albert Champion in the Coliseum event. Sam Calkins of Boeton beat Robert Martin in two straight heats to establish an amateur distance record with a 7:42.5 mark in the second heat. Three checks, respectively.

Providence Ang M—Hueh McLean Albert Champion Sam Calkins Boeton Robert Martin

Advisor in Charlottesville Aide in Carnegie Research

In Charlottesville Virginia on August 1 a professor from the University of Virginia served on the executive committee of the Carnegie Institution as advisor on original research in mathematics.

Mathematica Charlottesville Ormondstous Aiveruey Virgin Carnegie

New York and Jersey City Passengers Benefit from Vintage Rail Route

Officials promote the Bureau of attendants as a feature of the Vandeebilt Pennexivenka system linking Jersey City and New York stations. Atlantic steamship lines serve Jersey City, with inquiries handled by A B Rueble, traveling passenger agent.

New York Jersey City Atlantic Steamship Lines A. B. Rueble Kanes City

Russian loan listed on New York stock exchange

The 2,310,000 rouble rent bond issue from the Russian government was listed with Morgan & Co and others. Coupons payable quarterly in March June September December, with interest taxed at 6 percent and exemptions for certain non Russians. No fixed redemption date, registers available, bonds redeemable at the ministry option.

New York The Stock Exchange Morgan & Co Belmont & Co Baring, Magoun & Co Narloma City Bank United States Rosvia Rassig State Bank Jis Grenches Amptertan Berlin Frankfort London Parth

Elks Ban Street Fairs Under Lodges Memorandum

Salt Lake City Aug 14 The grand lodge of Elks adopted a rule banning street fairs or carnivals under lodge auspices with the law to take effect January 1 The debate was spirited but the resolution was adopted largely by the group The annual reunion ended with routine business and election of new grand officers Excursions to Ogden and nearby resorts were planned for the day and many Elks planned to attend the next days events

Salt Lake Utah Grand Lodge of Elks Committee On Elks Lodges Gmund Oder Grant Lakes Totsty Zimw Ogden Seitatr Tampa Fonls Elke Walt Palace

Testimony and court notes from Nebraskas Stowx county

A fragmentary report from Nebraska describes a woman named Habhearst facing a seven year term for assault, with references to Hubbard and others amid unclear details. Another item mentions a Wisconsin bill to regulate fish weights and a La Crosse attorney drafting the measure. A short sports snippet from Clay Center describes a special train with the Leutenvale team Fossey and covmecd tat.

Stowx Uy Jennie Craig Jenne Potter Gil Wee Mereta C. Hubbardt Kine County Nebraska Seven Tees Neuraska Charlie A. Dickson Hubbard

Fragmentary Quack Ad Description Lures Reader

A garbled OCR fragment suggests an advertisement or notice touting a medicinal remedy for diarrhea and bowel issues. The text includes scattered references to Health claims and a potential product name, but readability is severely limited.

Potwin hostesses host informal lawn party guests

Airs J B Latimer hosted an informal afternoon on her Potwin lawn inviting members of the Chaldean club and visiting women entertained by Potwin families. The list includes Mrs Russell of St Louis and Miss McLagen of St Louis among others, with tours of the city and refreshments later in the evening.

J. B. Latimer Potwin Gertrude Frances Attie J. C McClintock Attie McClintock J.C. Mettintock A. H. Thompson Beade McFarland Katherine McParland Mildred Moeser Emily Henderson Wilhelmine Marboure Dunsid Netswaneyr David Isweniee Laura Nelswanger May Dy Mildred Morten Erence Mr Keever Rolf Prtw Hermione van Laer Hele Louise Crosby Gildys Gaw Harold Gaw Ismbel Merrill Puri Laure Southwick

Teens enjoy watermelon party at church social

About forty young people from the Christian Endeavor society of the First Congregational church gathered on Fillmore Street Wednesday night for a social featuring a graphophone playing music and a spread of watermelons.

Odie Fleming Maurice McMullen Will Scott John Heller Louie Hnl Leo Stooney Jack Scott Eddie Mooney Dean Vie John McCaulife Jip Novwers Christan Endeavor Society Fillmore Street

A Look at Hopes and Habits in a Busy Life

A若1 a widower and widow compare constancy while noting illusions of gender roles. The piece critiques dull domestic life and the virtue of self restraint. It argues people tire of monotony and urges each person to pursue vocation, avocation, and at least a yearly vacation for balance.

Hale at 104 Years Rich Family Portrait in Fort Hamilton

At his daughter’s home on Fifth Avenue and Ninety-second Street Ralph Bullock celebrated his 104th birthday amid many descendants. Born in Belfast Ireland he emigrated early to the United States. He recalls a wedding held in a house once occupied by Robert E Lee at Fort Hamilton. Bullock, a longtime tobacco user, remains hale and confident of many more years, aided by 52 children and 173 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

New York Aug Henry Watts Fifth Avenue Ninety-second Street Fort Hamilies Ralph Bullock Bullock Belfast Ireland Flo Robert EB Lee Fort Hamilton

Fight Over A Widow In Ithaca Ends In Shootout

In Ithaca New York on a muggy night Louis Culver 19 or so opened fire on Juma Reynolds 40 and Mina Merrill widow after jealously confronting them on the street Merrill and her two children escaped unharmed though Charles Ely was wounded in the ankle. Culver bought a revolver Saturday and threatened to shoot. Reynolds and Culver were arrested and arraigned in police court held for the grand jury.

Ithaca N.Y Louis Culver Becuse Juma Reynolés Minrle Merrill Treynolds Merrill Charles Ely Reynolds Culver SS Culver

Dog disrupts sermon at Patton church service

Rev. Dr. Francis Patton faced an unusual interruption as a small fox terrier barked at prayers during the service. The dog jumped the platform steps, retreated, then barked again drawing startled reactions from attending parishioners while a tug of war with the animal occurred nearby.

Francis ‘Patton Hyterian

Doctor’s Widow Battles Over Buried Cash Evidence

In Iwaukee on August 14 Martha Hutee reports paper bottles containing charts from Dr Casper Schuer man who died three years ago. The bottles indicate the doctor buried about 310,800 during his life, with the widow seeking the money now in courts.

Iwaukee Martha S. Hutee Casper Schuerman

Lincoln's Relative Destitute Artist in New York

A garbled OCR item references a person linked to Lincoln and an artist in New York. The readable fragment suggests a figure connected to a relative in distress, with no clear full name or event. The piece appears to be a brief cultural or obituary-like note with limited concrete facts available.

Sostane New York

Editor Curran Beats Gaines After Slander Row

The fight began after Curran accused Gaines of vileness linked to a young lady. Gains defended himself with a mallet and fled to the office where he was pursued. Gaines later swore out assault charges. Curran posted bond. Gaines offers a differing account tying the incident to a dispute over the American Book Company case.

Advocate John Curran Curran Gaines Mr. Cusr Son Galhes Aod W. ©. Hamilton Gainhead County Attomer Tes American Book Company Use Book Trust

Men of Science Directory Project Progress at Columbia

Prof J McKeen Cette of Columbia University has been chosen by the Carnegie Institution to prepare a directory and biographical sketches of United States scientists. Prof Cattell is distributing blank forms requesting department of study, honors, books and publishers, chief research subjects, and current projects. The institution, funded by a January 25 1900 endowment, seeks initial action and plans autumn activity with trustees managing about $200,000 yearly.

New York J. Mckeen Cette Columbia University Carnerie Institution United States Cattell Department of Study Reaarch Lkely

New York cruiser squadron arrives at Hus port

A Uareo squadron including the cruiser Chaesonco transports Raucagua Malhu and three destroyers has reached Hus port. Bra alan Vasel Feadhuelo Florian Tessato and Deodoro Fonsecs welcomed them after a banquet at the Chilean legation in Ris Janeiro. US and Argentine ministers attended. The American ships Atlanta and the battleship Iowa have also arrived.

Uareo Chaesonco Raucagua Malhu Hus Port Braalan Vasel Feadhuelo Florian Tessato Deodoro Fonsecs Herald Ris Janeiro

Death of Albert Netter in London linked to railway deals

Albert Netter formerly of Cincinnati died at 85 in London from Brights disease. He rose to public prominence during Ives era linked to the Napoleonic finance and Cincinnati Hamilton and Dayton railway ventures. After leaving America in 1902 he lived in Brazil and England, was in Rio Janeiro during Dom Pedro’s overthrow, secured a railway concession from the emperor days before the revolution, visited the palace theater mills in London, and later pursued several business ventures including a planned Columbia club.

Albert Netter New York Cincinnati London Bright Netterr Ives Napol Dayton Netter America Brasil England Rio Janene Dom Pedro Palace Theater Mills Tm London Columbia Club

Taxation of Profits Prompted by Revenue Directive

Washington August 14 Commissioner Yerkes of the internal revenue bureau orders immediate steps to collect taxation on profit and loss accounts or undivided profits for banks trust companies and private banks under the war revenue act. The amount to be collected is estimated around $390,000.

Washington Commissonere Yerkes Internal Revenue Bureau

Silk Mill Strikers Rally in Jersey City Disturbance

In New York on August 14, West Hoboken silk mill strikers intensified action by marching 20 men and 20 women to the Pottlebard mill in Jersey City as workers were leaving. The marchers attacked departing nonunionized labor with sticks and stones, escalating tensions at the plant.

Silk Mill New York West Hoboken Jersey City Pottlebard Mill Pon-Union

California Claims Cure For Brights Disease And Diabetes

The article touts a California claim that Brights disease and diabetes are curable with new compounds. It notes impressive recovery percentages but admits investigation details are not conclusive. Readers are urged to request reports and the new treatment for urgent cases.

Bright California

Assault Case Follows Police Arrival At Scene

A reported assault ended when officers arrived to the location, restraining the suspect and initiating an investigation. No further injuries were noted at the scene and the involved parties were separated for questioning.

Child labor charges against glass maker in Camden

Warrants issued in Camden for the arrest of George Jonas of the Joces Glass company Minotola New Jersey on charges of violation of the child labor laws. The case involves alleged employment of underage workers at the glass plant prompting police action.

Camden N. J George Jonas Joces Glass Company Minotola

Two Children Kidnapped Near Three Rivers

Montreal reports a peculiar kidnapping from Three Rivers. Joseph Girardeau of Manchester New Hampshire arrived recently with his nephews a 10 year old boy and a 7 year old girl allegedly taken by two men and a woman who drove off in a wagon. Despite a pursuit no progress has been made and authorities trace the wagon to Champlain nineteen miles away.

Three Rivers Montreal Spinety Alles Joseph Girardeau Manchester N. H Cham Plain

Busy corner sale and town notes reflect summer events

North Topeka column lists local residents in town today and upcoming outings. Aints, shopping at Linden Hazen and Monroe, processing errands, dry goods sales, and an embroidery sale at Costleys. Several visits to Eureka Lake, St Louis, and Beulah Leeman, with family trips and hospital updates. Community notices include remodeling rents, out of town visits, and a bonfire auction Friday at Morrison’s Kansas Ave.

J. McClintock Stiss Helen McClintock New York Dr. McClintock J.C. Mobler Fillmore Street Aire George Rust Salt Lake City Batesis City Aewka Erlends Are A. Tf. Thompson Wakarus Bi Elh. Anderson Paul Andipsin C. J. Shay Exaverie J.T McFarland Orren Mountain Falls Colo. Totay Strat Merle McParland Hughes Waller Spitey Allen A. H. Quinton W. G Milatt East Lake Mitin Yiests Ealing Frank Thomas Atchison Ellisene Hizun Mite Vilkinis Millspaugh Davenet Town Ena Morrow J.B. Larimer Greenwood Jarrell Manitou Colo Will Nanes Georer F Neil Ludington Neil Danger County Ned Osborne Nova Scotia Boston Carter Marion Eilein Mize A.A. Hayes Eva Mayberry McPherson A A Heven St. Louis Charlotte Lyman SW. Lyman Lindsberg Cal Bradley Redville A. Be Baird Kilnsan J. 2 Harwood Er Dearborn Abby Dearborn Silver Laie GT. Hambridge C. J. Myers Hoyt Olivia Bischoff Visttie Etter Linden Hazen Monroe South William A. Costley W. H. Daub Dovebter Maud Central Avenue Captain Morris Beulah Irene Leeman Council Grove June Baxter Nora Mildred Philips Liam M. Costley Pare George Harris Nebraska W. H. Nicholas Jackson Street Rock Island St. Paul EM. Liston Missour Easton United States Express Company Miss Carmichael van Buren Street Bess Bismnobe Hospital J. C. Joseph Fred Abe Joseph Wilh Atchison Stn Reeott L. Ball Orado Ant Phys Log Dell McMaster Mise Bertha Rowley Wasninetco D.C Miss Sher California Mildred Farns

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