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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1902

Page

16

Crusade Against the Goat In Lodge Sparks Churchlike Reform

The Sovereign Visitor reports extreme measures against lodges using goats or unprescribed ceremonies. Woodmen of the World and A O U W join a Kansas GAR crusade, warning charters may be revoked for ritual violations. Courts may hold individuals liable for damages from unauthorized lodge practices.

Kansas GAR Woodmen of the World Kansas Workman Kansas A. C. U. W AO. U. W Widges Mississippi Knights Ladies of Security Ohio Miinois Michigan Topeka Deputies

Automobilists' Utposta Rally Sent Amid Friendly Farewells

From Pall Mall Gazetted Accofiling £6 prize money, automobilists who began a tour of Vierrine amid a curious race faced warm welcomes in towns along the route. In the Tyrol they were feted as they passed, Swiss peasants showering flowers on the motor cars. The difficult mountain roads, now melting snow and mud up to thirty centimetres, tested the travelers as they proceeded on their journey.

Pall Mall Tor Vievine Tyrol

Wealthy car crowd mingles with chauffeurs at supper

In an early morning scene, Mr. W. K. Vanderbilt and Baron Henri de Rothschild dine together among a diverse crowd. The gathering features financiers and factory workers sharing bread and sausage, highlighting social barriers broken by the rare cross-class mix.

W. K. Vanderbilt Baron Henri de Rothschild

New Foreign Estate Heralded as Heir Claims Vast Holland Fortune

A story recounts H. J. Case of Effingham as a grandson of Cronkite heirs tracing lineage to a Holland estate valued between 80 million and 10 million dollars. The 18th century will barred American heirs for a hundred years, a government ad campaign seeks kinship proofs, and Case pursues papers to prove rightful succession amid about one hundred potential heirs.

Kansas H. J. Case Effingham Cronkite Holland Case John Jacob Caspar Halvana Prue America Tse New York Impetua Chauncey M. Depew Gie Cronk Mr. Cronkite

A Sting ing Retort From the New York Tribune

A reminiscence from the class of oe at Yule recalls a stout member told by his tutor that he was better fed than taught. He retorts I feed myself, saying you teach me I feed myself. The exchange highlights wit in old campus humor.

The New York Tribune Yule Han Taucht London Greghic

Church Notes: Diverse services across city churches

Listings show Rev. G D Olden at First African Baptist. Rev. John Richardson from Kansas City to preach at 11 a.m. A Sabbath school at Hatastor corner and 2:30 p.m. services at various distances. Westminster, Presbyterian, Second Church Presbyterian, Church of the Good Shepherd, St Simon's, and others host morning and evening prayers, sermons, and Sunday schools. Programs include choir music by local artists, and special meetings at First Congregational and First Presbyterian.

First African Baptist Church Third Quincy Streets G. D. Olden John Richardson Kansas City Lla. m. CE Astor S.C Westminster College Avenue Hunfonn Street Arecan Moraine Presbyterian Church Eighth and Poptics Ave Edgar 1 Bink Mayfield, Keun Ma. Am Church of the’ Good Shepherd Laurent and Irving Todd St. Simon's Seventh and Western Avenue Grace Cathedral de Cordingly Good Shepherd Chitech Presbyterian Church Fulmore Huntoon Streets John P. White Ilami First Presbyterian Church Ernest Simon Willl Church Seventh Harrison Streets Francis L. Hayes Ilam WS. Crouch Maple Hill Sioux City Hs. Mon Carl Groeschner David Bowie Romana Carl Groes First United Brethren Church Perelft Coblents A. m A. Find & Arma DreAphine Bite Patereas C. U Mount Olive M. E Martin ‘S T. Hooks Baptist Yahy Christian Church Topeka Avenue Sixth Chas, A. Finch Bible School First Church of Christ, Scientist Huntoon TL A Polae

Sensation Spoiled in Toledo Bee Ping Pong Gossip

Principea and Miraposia hear voices from the flat below via an elevator shaft high in wit and mischief. Harold Mc Swat invites them to a ping pong match where Miss Flatdweller has won. The spinster sisters retreat to their rooms, dismayed by the noisy chatter.

Toledo Bee Principea Miraposia Amilranesia Harold McSwat

Edward crowned at Westminster Abbey and North Kansas storms

Summary of the week notes Edward crowned at Westminster Abbey and Queen Alexandra crowned following the king. Northeastern Kansas endures severe storms. Senator James A. McMillan dies in Manchester Massachusetts. London hotel fire burns fight participants. Tissot dies in Paris. Various world events including royal gifts, labor strikes, and regional incidents are reported with a Topeka local brief noting weather bureau actions, law enforcement incidents, and civic happenings.

Telegra Edward Westminster Abbey Alexandra Eens Rainea Kansas James A McMillan Michigan Manchester Mass London San Angelo Tex James Joseph Jacques Tissot Paris Capt Strong Lisbon Osborne House King Edward Army and Navy Lord Derby Boralms Louise Jefferson Empire City Coronado Quivera Junction City Charles Salvers Harry Gates Lexington Farmer Knights of Pything San Francisco Leavenworth Kas William Bartholin Chicago Mingle Mitchell Oscar Thompson Mindanag Moro Spearen Twenty-seventh Infantry Oliver Wendell Holmes Pet Massachusetts Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Gray Barcelona United States Topeka Caron Mberly Greene and Gaynor Walty International ‘Typographical Union Annus Cincinnati International Harvester Company of Chicago J P. Morgan & Co Devine and Pennill Jes Hyereux France United States Steel New South Wales Queensland American Book Company Kansas Supreme Court United State Supreme Court Willis L. Moore United States Weather Bureau Daily Corn and Wheat Region Bulletin Service Homer McGee Third and Kansas Avenue Kaplin Washburn College John Curran N. B. Gaines The Advocate Quincy Street Chas. F. Celliey St. Louis Isbor

Emigrant Finns Among New Arrivals

A New York Tribune item notes Finn families among immigrants landing at the Battery. Officials and reporters describe their appearance, noting cleanliness, shawls, and carried baggage, and remark on language barriers and curiosity about their homeland.

The New York. Tribune the Battery Ships Hurove

Viborg Worker Describes Finland Russia Border Life

An officer recounts a Viborg resident who spoke fluent English and described Finland as a low cost, trade friendly country near St. Petersburg. He noted cheap cigars and food, a literate population in Helsingfors, and that many Finns seek peace and freedom beyond Russia, despite Russia's military pull.

Viborg Russi Proper Finland St. Petersburg Helsingfors Iinland Tullne Thia

Cat and Her Foster Kitten Tale From Far Homes

A whimsical Scottish tale of Tabby the cat raising a rat as a foster kitten amid barn life. Tabby moves the brood to the granary, tenders milk, and cares for the unusual foster while the rat wages a comic, brief life among the sacks and kittens.

Edinburgh Tabby Dandy

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