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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1902

Page

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Castro Protest on German Claim at Caracas Memorandum

President Castro rejects Germany’s demand for damages and occupation notes, calling the German claim inflated. The Venezuelan memo argues disputes should go to Caracas courts and seeks arbitration via The Hague if needed, stressing American interests and independence. Dispatches report ships Cincinnati and La Guaira arriving as the crisis unfolds.

New Yorks Ave Caracas Venezueli Cach Willenstad Curacao Luet Deusner Ambasmaider van Zolleben Castro Kaiser United States DS Kesprnent Germany Venezuela Venexuela Knier Hague Delares Ambasador von Holiebos Thuat Washington Navy Cincinnati la Guaite

Assured For Years and US Prosperity Debate

London Aug. 1 Former Congressman Jovy of New York is quoted discussing US prosperity. Levy argues America’s prosperity is natural and not overvalued by securities, while European financiers overreact. He cites New York weekly bank returns and praises the Morgan shipping combine as beneficial to Britain and the United States, denying trade fears.

London New York J. Pierpont Moreen United States

Writ of Habeas Corpus in Thompson Case

Oscar Thompson held as star witness in market mystery involving Mrs Bartholly and Minnie Mitchell. Petitioning attorney Meagher objects to harsh treatment and sweat box tactics. Judge Patton issues writ returnable at 2 PM. laundry worker John Clarke named in petition.

Oscar Thompson Bartholin Chichiro Anne Bartholly Martholin Minnie Mitchell Meuxher Troumpenn Thompson Patton

Gaines Writes a Letter Denying Curran's Cause Claim

Gaines editor of the Farmers Advocate furnishes a letter offering his explanation for the recent beating handed to life by Secretary J. A. Curran of the Populist state central committee. He denies Curran's stated cause and says opposition to the American Boot Company triggered the trouble. He also denies accusing Curran or any woman of impropriety and accuses Curran of seeking sympathy through lies.

Curran Cause of Fight TN Gaines The Farmers Advocate J. A. Curran State Central Curren Farmer's Advocate American Boot Company

Action of Cuban House on Fortresses and Arsenals

Washington reports that Cuba’s lower chamber voted that none of Cuba’s fortresses or arsenals could be leased or sold by the republic. The note adds the U.S. artillery force in Cuba remains and is not planned to cast the property into use as a naval station or under navy department action.

Washington House of Representatives United States Cuba Atention Navy Department

MAY CUT THE LEVY TO 19 MILLS IN CITY AND COUNTY PLANS

County Treasurer Philips urges a reconsideration of the city levy to save clerical work and reduce overall taxes. Talks of trimming half a mill from county and school levies follow Mayor Parker's view that a 2 mill city levy should cover interest on bonds. A Friday conference at the courthouse aimed to align city county and school budgets.

M. Philips Hughes Parker Briday Philips Honebrake Board of Education Svendson Elty Milia

Vacant Pastorates Across New York and Brooklyn This Summer

A long list of pastorates in New York and Brooklyn are vacant this summer. Churches named include Holy Trinity Brooklyn Grace Church St George's Episcopal Church and Temple Emanuel with salaries ranging from 1300 to 10500 annually. Also noted are vacancies at Church of the Divine Paternity and First Church Brooklyn eastern district with various stipends. The Baptist Second Avenue and Riverside churches also lack pastors with modest salaries. McGovern Corbett fight date moved to September in Louisville.

New Corm. Sui. Ia Nere New York Brooklyn Church of the Holy ‘Trinity Grace Church St. George's Episcopal Church Mentattan Sisnes Chanel Trinity Church of the Epiphany St Mary, Motthaven Sequleure Temple Emanuel Gorthell Church of the Divine’ Paternity Salar Second Avenue Rivers Side Baptist City Mission Society Mverside

Bentley Resigns as Ace Post at Simpara College

Aug 16 in Tadlawala Ia trustees of Baker seek a replacement for the ace post at Simpara college while Jacob Kersch of Home City is named as a clothing dealer. A clothing dealer was found on the streets in a distressed condition and held by the sheriff awaiting his brother from Sever ance.

Mins Bentley Ae Bataywin Kas Beth B. Bentley Simpara College Tadlawala Baker Marr Jacob Kersch Severance

Boers Arrive in London to Honor Lucas Meyer Funeral

Boer generals Botha DeWet and Delarey reach London after Southampton welcome. They plan Holland visit to pay respects to Gen Lucas Meyer and may travel to the United States before returning to South Africa. Crowds cheer. DeWet aided by police at arrival.

Southampton Augié Botha DeWet Delarey Nigeria Joseph Chamberlain Betl Roberts Lord Kitchener Mrs. Chamberlain Roberta Abraham Fischer Hague London Holland Lucas Meyer Hhe United States South Africa Aus Caven Lord Roberts

Supreme Lodge Proceedings and Local Gatherings in San Francisco

The Kaehiso Pynias Supreme Lodge continued sessions with secret meetings to discuss conflicts with a supreme opinion. Hathbone Sisters toured Oakland and the University of California, ending with a public drill prize announcement. New endowment board members Frank Hoskins and Dr. John Sutchen were elected, while other cases on expulsion and dues were reviewed. The Rathbone Sisters elected officers including Supreme Chief Belle Quinlan and several state leaders. competitive drills and military judges from the Seventh Infantry attended. Jewell County announces its 9th annual Old Settlers Reunion on August 37 with programs, band concerts, and a baseball game featuring Haskell Indians and Fairbury.

San Francisco Kaehiso Pynias Hathbone Oakland California Mechanics' Pavilion Union Ferry Board of Control Eutireme Lodge Frank Hoskins Whsconsin John Sutchen Canton Lodge Ohio McKinsey Metmortel Supreme Tribunal Jon Hincey Board of Centre Morris Sliver Cajanthe Lodge 206 New Tock Grand Tribunal Sliver Eppes Ofl Fleschdiager Tor Crupd Tribunal of le Pixer Sacramento Lode No. 1 Pier Supreme Temple of the Rathbone Sisters Supreme Belle Quinlan Galnesbure Lydia A. Monop Ttiversite Gat Dee Josephine Tucson Mich M. I. Cushing Milwaukee Upreme Army Artillery Victor Colo Terre Haute Indiana Fordyce Wee Siias Arkana’i Jewell County Jewell City Kas Eget Rence J. C. Post Urthwaite J. W Stanley Tom McNeal Withelmwer Arise Band of Downs Srear Tech Us Haskell Indians Fairbury

Weather Clears After Colder Air Passes

Relief from the cold snap comes as cooler conditions ease across the plains. Temperature readings from stations across the region show higher highs and lower minimums with no rainfall reported statewide.

Prohibition delegates in Shawnee county meet to discuss tickets

A Shawnee county Prohibition party meeting at Lincoln Post hall opens to nominate county officers. Indications point to tacit endorsement of independent nominees Stahl and Stebbins for sheriff and county attorney, with tickets left blank for those offices. Governor candidate Emerech travels Franklin county and Eureka. McHale from Lawrence may speak.

Shawnee County Lincoln Post Hall Prohibition Party Celock Stahl Stebbina A. G. Carruth Prone County Poe Ean Sherif F. W. Emerech Franklin County Eureka M. McHale Lawrence Prohibition Lishare Bn Somme Statl Stebuina Stat Stebbins I Udependent Organization

None Showed Up at Duryea Warneke Washery

Wilkesbarre Pa Aug 16 It was expected the Warneke washery at Duryea would resume today Sheriff Jacoba and many deputies were present but no employees reported for work and no attempt was made to resume Shenandoah Pa Aug 16 quiet restored after a night of excitement troops entered the foreign quarter to quell disturbances Farmers report raids in the Catawanen valley as brig general orders more troops to the region

Wilkesbarre Warneke Duryea Jacoba Shenandoah Catawanen Valley

Renwick Accepted as Pastor of First Upitad Presbyterian

The First Upitad Presbyterian Church of this city extended a call to Rev. J. A. Renwick of Biggsville Sr to become their pastor. Word from Rev. A Rose confirms his acceptance and that he will move his family to begin work on September 1.

Upitad Presbyterian J. A. Renwick Biggsville, Sr A Rose

Pacific to Build Denver Line Promised for Missouri River Route

Announcement outlines a plan for a new rail line from Chicago to Denver with a connection at a Missouri River gateway. The project aims to offer the shortest possible route between Chicago and Denver via a Colorado gateway, linking Pacific operations to the Denver line and completing a long promised extension.

Mactri Pacific Denver Pagl Chicago Colorado Gateway She

The Fair Wills Attorneys Withholding Information

Attorneys for The Fair Wills firm are withholding certain information from the public pending further review. The delay affects disclosure of case details and financial documents linked to ongoing proceedings and regulatory inquiries. Local officials say transparency remains a priority while legal steps proceed.

Will of Mrs. Fair reported. funeral sets disposition

San Francisco authorities announce the discovery of Mrs. Charts L. Fair's will in a safe deposit vault. Attorneys Knight and Heggerty hold custody. the will may affect distribution among her relatives after the Pair estate is settled. The bodies of Mr. and Mrs. Fair will be interred in Laurel Hill mausoleum after funeral.

San Francisco Cal Charles J. Heggerty Charts L. Fair Prey Knight Jeggerty Writen Mix Pulr Mra Joseph Harvey Mra. Harvey Pair Charles Fair Knight and Heggerty Palra Heggerty Herman Oelrichs Sayin Trouville Pale Fair Chateau Church of the Madeline United States New York Mes Automobile Clu Paris Tribune Tsat Clube Normandy Charles Pair Mantes Eversox Dieppe Aix-les- Bains Tod Sloan Normanen Pont

Roadside Elms and Fatal Car Crash Mentioned in Court

The account describes elm-lined lanes and rough gutters along a route where a tire was punctured. It notes awaiting evidence of death in relation to a car crash that claimed a millionaire and his wife, with Carrol Cook to rule on administration of their estate and further particulars expected.

Carrol Cook Cook

Inter-Ocean reports Harvester merger sparks large layoffs

Chicago notes say International Harvester declares economy drives the 120000 merger. Several companies in the combine issue letters to reduce about three fourths of their nationwide workers. Other firms plan similar cuts. About one thousand jobs to be cut overall.

Chicago Inter-Ocean International Harvester Company Combine Tela

Hair Pulling Child Undergoes Remarkable Operation

A three year old girl Ella Barrett of a farm near Overbrook was treated at Stormont hospital for hair pulling and swallowing. Doctors Wehe Munn McQuire Hoggbeam with Dr Mayne operated to clear an intestine clogged with a hair bundle five inches long and inch and a half wide. She is recovering and doctors hope for full recovery.

Stormont Hospital Ella Barrett Hoggbeam Mayne

GUNSAULUS CAN STAY IN LONDON FOR NOW

London reports say Dr. Guncalur of Cage Bill succumbs to pressure and may remain in London if he resigns his important work in America. His oratory on industrial education leaves a strong impression, though American friends fear a transfer to a harsher environment.

New York Ave Guncanlur Parker City Temple London America Gunerulus West

Outlook Brightens for Settlement in Pittsburg District

Aug 16 operators and miners in the Pittsburg district see a more favorable path to agreement after close talks. Both sides report progress toward a workable scale and a near‑last year contract, with a strike threatened only if Three C’s Southwest Coal and Improvement fail to sign.

Agres Pittsburg Kon Tme Souvines Western Coal and Mining Company Three C's Southwest Coal and Improvement Company

Tennia at Southampton Cup Victory Celebrated

The match outcome secures the cup with a victorious win celebrated by fans and players. Weller is honored as a key figure in the triumph, while the ceremony recognizes the season’s effort and the trophy’s permanent place.

Leavenworth School Opening Delayed to September

A fragmentary notice indicates Leavenworth school opening is planned for September 22. The text is incomplete but suggests new pull schools and timing, with uncertainties about final status and operations.

TOY Eee Ees Amer Leavenworth

Faves & Wintera Construction Expects August 20 Phone Readiness

Wichita Aug 16 The Faves and Wintera Construction Company building lines for the Wichita Telephone Company says the new system should be ready to operate about August 20. About 600 phones will be in operation then while 1,100 subscriptions remain. The cost will be placed on the circuit as rapidly as possible.

Wichita Phoos Faves & Wintera Construction Company Wichita ‘Telephone Company Pos Afb

Weather Indications For August Cities In Brief

Forecasts show generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday. Temperatures expected across major cities including Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis and New York with southerly winds.

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Political Gossip: Usionists Nominate Strongest Mon

Political circles buzz as Usionists officially nominate their strongest candidate for the upcoming election. Party leaders signal solid support, and observers weigh potential implications for the race and regional power dynamics. The move concentrates attention on key issues and campaign strategies shaping the contest ahead.

Pottawatomie Senator Details Political Maneuvering for Stanley

The piece outlines political maneuvering around Stanley and statehouse control. It names Bush, Wagener, Seaton, Webb McNair, Barris, Sam Hill, Sexton, Sam Bishop, W F Brown and others, noting factions and potential implications for the legislature and advancing railroad legislation amid Burton opposition. It also captures a late night exchange involving Frank Quinton and the RepublicanNational Committee member from Kansas, highlighting intraparty tensions.

State House Baile Waggener John Seaton Howse Senate Atchison Judge Barris Aedon County Sam Hill LaCrosse Sexton Butler Sam Bishop Douglas W. F. Brown Brown Pratt A Republic Remy Lucien Baker Cyrun Leland

Expansion Sale At Mills Store In Thorough Ransack

A recent sweep through Mills Store reveals a flood of odds and ends to clear. The expansion sale offers discounts on shirt waists, shirt waist suits, tailored suits, kimonas, dressing gowns, and nearly every apparel item, urging prudent buyers to visit for value.

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