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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

6

Turkish mission rebuilding debated as insurance parcels returned

In Constantinople Aug 21 American officials press démarche to resolve a dispute over restoring the Armenian mission at Kharput. The package of insurance policies sent by authorities was returned to avoid friction, while permission to allow Armenian women and children to join their American husbands is discussed amid ongoing settlement talks.

Constantinople Stavey John G A Leishman Porte Mieyte Aumericas Armoerlean Kharput Arment

Joint Maneuvers Fort Riley Mobilization Details

Washington Aug 21 An order from the war department sets the mobilization for a large Fort Riley encampment and maneuvers. Regular units include engineers cavalry infantry field artillery and signal officers. States were asked to participate but few could. Arkansas Kansas and Nebraska will contribute limited units. President Roosevelt expected to review the forces, maneuvers to last about ten days starting September 20 with Bates in command.

Ft Riley Washington War Department Fort Riley Iutindlot of Engineers Eighth Cavalry Field Artillers Sixth United States Infantry United Bates Infarters Highteenth United State Totuntey Anal Corps Arkansas Kansas Nebraska Housevult Gémittment John C. Bates Philippine Islands Bates Fort Hiley J. McClernand Cavalry CB Rakve J. Gallagher John van R. Hook Eurgeon G. P. Scriver

The New Field Gun Trials in New Jersey and Kansas

Washington reports trials of seven field guns at Sandy Hook New Jersey and Fort Riley Kansas to evaluate a long recoil design for US Army use. Following arduous tests the boards will meet to select among the ordnance gun Bethlehem piece and Leaowls gun with emphasis on stability and range. Gates shifts stance during a Denver excursion, as party members tour the Colorado & Southern line.

Washington Sandy Hook NJ Fort Riley Kan United States Army Sandy Hook Fort Itsley Board of Ordnance and Fortifications Army New York City Oote Toers Bethlehem

Mrs Fair's Will and Carrie Smith Rise to Wealth

The article continues Mrs Fair's will detailing bequests to relatives and a plan to share the estate with Mr Fair if relatives forego claims. It also profiles Carrie Smith, later Maude Nelson, Maude Uiman, and Maude Thomas, who rose from Newark boardinghouse staff to wed a multimillionaire, Charles Fair, amid a dramatic life of travel and marriage.

Newmarket N. 1 Elizabeth Bunnell Union County N. J Mra Fair Eister Joshua Leonard Caldwell Fair Sarah Lether Orange County Carrie Smith New York Waltr cL&ries Fair Union Pale Carrie Bunnell Newark Sarah Carri Nelson Bermanger Mrs. Bunnell Chicago Maude Nelson Maude Uiman Denver Maude Thomas San Francisco Corrizas Ole Carrie Charles Farr Charles Purr Ake Jess

Rain Boosts August Totals Across Topeka Area

Rain continued from yesterday into today across Topeka and surrounding areas, adding three quarters of an inch to August totals. Observers report 2.22 inches in the first eight days of August, nearing normal after a wet spell, with forecasts for partly cloudy skies and possible showers tonight and tomorrow.

Topeka Aave Jennings Weather Bureau Corn and Wheat Jceglon Bulletin Kansas

Hog Pen Ordinance Enforced in Topeka After Dead Letter Era

The Topeka board of health decides the hog ban remains in force and will be enforced. Hog pens in the city must be moved, with a possible court challenge to test the ordinance. Vesper and Kuehne oppose, while others push for sanitized enforcement. Pens cluster in wards one and two, near the outskirts and North Topeka. Local sanitary officers will map pens and notify owners with deadlines for removal.

Board of Health Henry Vesper Oto Kuehne Tows Venus Hughes bin Coal Yard Topeka Judd Davis George Tircher Massey Joseph Griley H. Nichols Vanderpool Fifen Mita Otto Kuehne North Topeka

Butcher to the Rescue in a Narrow Cut It All

A stray OCR fragment notes a butcher rescuing a customer by selecting a specific cut of meat. The readable text emphasizes a single class of meat and a decisive action by the butcher.

ROW OVER MEAT TRUST AT ST PAUL MEETING

A St Paul session of the Trans-Minnesota Commercial congress debated the meat trust issue. Henry Eustis of Minneapolis argued against releasing funds for the plan, while Thurber pressed for a published record. Several speakers urged free speech and caution, with notes on American and Russian forestry by Prof N. Hansen of Brookings.

St Paul Aug. S Henry Eustis Minneapolis Thurber Ea Lion W. H. Torbett Dutiague Zachary B. A Cunreas A. Hoyt Minnesota Jaye Eustis A. Moses Great Bert Kan Congress Tom Richardson Houston Tex Walter Greatham Texas Funtie NE. Hansen Brookings, S. D

Wellington Man Granted Restraining Order Over Property

In Wellington Kansas John Cumynings, jailed for the Anna Dishnan killing, obtained a judge’s restraining order preventing his wife Clara from selling stock, grain, and implements. The order, covering horses, mules, oats, and growing corn, was secured by attorneys Elliott and Brunetter and set for September court.

Wellington Kan John Cumynings Anna Dishnan Jude Lawrence Clara Elliott & Brunetter Cummings Mre. Cummings J. J. Stevens Delton Cursmines

Lawn social at First Congregational church home

The P. of the First Congregational church will hold a lawn social tomorrow at the home of H. B. Howard on Sa and Tenth streets. Free phonograph concert and exhibition, lawn games like pine lone, table ten pins, and other activities. Everyone welcome.

First Congregational Church

Sit uation in Colombia prompts unnamed minister dispatch

Minister Hart cables Washington regarding Colombia unrest. Officials refuse to disclose contents of Hart's dispatch. United States treaty allows seizure of vessels for war purposes. Forest fire on Green Horn Mountain in Colorado burns vast timber, out of control. Pueblo Mar Unez, a prospector, is believed dead amid risky expeditions. Wealthy Ottawa man Levi dies unexpectedly. market notes show coffee and corn futures steady.

Colombia Washington Ave Hart Bogota State Department Harts Harts Disputch Penasty Green Horn Mountain Denver Col Waisenbere Green,orm Mountain Range Wassersberg Hadifano County Pueblo Mar Unez

King Edward Gift to Convalescent Osborne Haus

A fragment reports plans to convert part of Osborne Haus palace into a convalescent ward for army and navy officers. The king’s generosity is praised by army and navy circles as readiness to aid wounded and recovering servicemen.

Osborne Haus Palace Army Edward

Market Report From Searcy and Chicago Stocks

Readable excerpts show livestock prices in St Louis and Chicago markets with mixed cattle hogs and sheep receipts. Chicago stock prices opened higher, notable gains in several names, while grain and wheat futures fluctuated amid extended market activity and cash bids.

Searcy Tony Rsa Aims Ae oSween Gary Usic

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