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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1903

Page

7

Boy Taken Off a Ship After Rescue in Port Scene

A boy was rescued from a ship following a violent ordeal described by witnesses. Officers, including Collector Bresnuhan and Captain Donnierre, seized a crew restrained by a pistol in the hip pocket, while the vessel’s articles were examined and questioned amid confusion and quick actions aboard the Brestheran. The incident unfolded with searches and the ship’s crew declaring maritime theft and a royal adviser’s claim in the background.

Newark Ave Hall Tokohama Fivtanchamer Hutzawburger Tim Ty Donnierre Coleetur

Branney Nave scandal ties and indictments loom

A fragmented report centers on ex Governor Branney Nave amid alleged ties to a Drawer commission and investors with Pete Poles of Marsane as president. The piece notes scrutiny of Stanley and the Indian Territory, with calls to purge corrupt influences and a resigned secretary of war linked to issues in the Philippines and broader governance.

W. E. Branney Thudings Hights Association Aly Comiisteelan WIM Stanley Artemings Pete Poles Marsane Bill Stashan Petw ArKe Dhenney Drewer Guverian Stenhey W. Risnhey Mit Deter Commission Slantey Aired Orm

Prizes in Gold for Vinewood Hallway Contest Ahoy

City Hathway offers prizes for a topiary contest held at Vinewood Hallway. Judges will rate entries on one side by the company banner and on the other by the topiary design. The event caps August 31 with special awards for the best description and display.

City Hathway Vinewood Fapritn Tor Peter Aeae Eech Topria Dalegatest Oie Company BigSes

Munsey Sole Owner of Daily News Plant

New York August 31 Frank A Munsey has acquired control of the Daily News. Justice Davis signed orders vacating a prior temporary injunction and restraining Col Brown's suit. Munsey will become sole owner by purchasing 140 shares, continuing publication of the paper.

Rotire Daily News New York Frank A. Munsey Ae Davie Munsey New York Daily News Anetleo Davis Col. Brown Attavey Chim Uuasmore Mubney Aid Tnu Daly News Kustmore Publc Brunsey

Night Attack at Portland Harbor In World War I Scene

Portland Me August 27 reports a dramatic night attack with enemy ships bombarding Forts Leavitt and Williams near Two Lights. Destroyers surrendered or withdrew, gunners fired mortars and guns, and shore batteries engaged while vessels anchored, with searchlights and heavy gunfire lighting the harbor.

Portland Toronto Iestroyer Durimar Fenells Iock Ato Archieck Fort Leavitt Geuters Itans Taniie Bart Teavite Bromdntie DroRd Fort Freie Fort Williams Sind Forts Mckinsey Port Leaven White Head Pamags Puri Heng Pwo Baghes Portlands Head Truxton Fort Scamme Steere

Vesuvius Opens Amid Spectator Awe and Lava Stream

Naples reports a remarkable eruption at Vesuvius with a lava stream 15 feet broad traveling 2100 feet, red stones arcing to 70 feet, and the observatory protected by lava shields. Officials warn no major damage anticipated while villagers flee toward Por Vel and Hesini. Munich professor Krull is blamed by some as the "evil eye."

Naples Napes Envitche Vesuvius Bern Neer Gumle Por- Vel Hesini Herculaneum Uifaine Patice Naplag Han Krull Munich

Two Suspects Arrested After Village Post Office Fire

In Earnea Kas Aug 25 Sheriff Johnson of Stefford county with Sheriff McCoy of Pavente County arrested two men suspected of setting fire to the post office at Beward Sunday sight. They had been loitering around the town for days before the blaze and were found later in a box car in the Santa Fe railway at thin point.

Earnea Kas Johnson Stefford Sherif McCoy Pavente Sls Aravtard Cheney Santa Fr Verde Thin Point

Under Investigation Charges Against Pliny Soper and Territory Officials

The Justice Department states charges and allegations concerning misconduct by United States Attorney P. Le Soper his assistant Huckleberry and U S Marshal Colbert in the Indian Territory are under investigation. A full report will be issued by the attorney general.

Pliny Soper Washington Aug Department of Justice United States P. le Soper Huckleberry Marshal Cothert Indian Territory Mesers Soper Onlf

Anderson Held on Charge of Obtaining Money by Fraud

C W Anderson of Wichita was arrested on a charge of obtaining money by fraud after allegedly posing as an agent for NK Pallanke company in Kansas City and Wichita. He allegedly sold Fairbanks soap with premiums attached, directing buyers to contact the company for premiums, and denies the agency claim while awaiting warrants.

C. W. Anderson Frand Wichita Kas FW. Stevens Jean Cet Kansas City N. K. Pallankeap Company Kawase City Anderson Jin Wald Fairbanks Leal Knickerbocker Aleges

Colored Masons Elect Officers in Emporia Session

In Emporia Kansas on August 27 colored Masons Chapter and Knighted Templar met. Officers elected for the next term include Grand high priest A P Smith of Topeka and grand eminent commander James Monroe Mason of Topeka. Grand lodge session continues through Friday with Grand Master St Watkins presiding.

Imporia Kas Colored Masons Templar Séaason A. P. Smith Topeka Eugene &. Lett Atchinon W. Gray Leavenworth John T. Chinneth Wichita F. J. Stonestreet A. Childers Grand Lodge St. Watkins

North Topeka society notes and local notices reel

Local column from North Topeka lists residents guests and visits. Miss Alice Goodhue of Emporia visits Mrs L A Ryder. De A Williams returns home from Silver Lake. Mrs Oscar Bischoff plans winter residence at Fourth and Harrington streets. Mrs G W M White and sister travel to The Needles California. Arnold Drag Co moves stock to 1821 Kansas avenue. sidewalks on Kansas avenue being relaid. Miss Oly Leonard of Wamego visits Monroe street relative. several church and community notices include Ald Society Presbyterian meeting, Mrs Prank area leaving on extended eastern trip, Jerry Springstead returning to station A, and local families departing for California.

Petal Printing Company Aid Lorts Kanens Avenue McMaster Alice Goodhue Emporia L. A. Ryder de A. Willams Silver Lake NorthsToneka Emzorla L. A Ryder Cinky CH. Rhodes Engent Lodge No Kaw Walier Lodge No A. OU. Wy Kansas Heloise Green Bettway Madison Wis Chicago Oscar Bischoff Fourth Harriaug G. W. M. White Howard Nelle Howard St. Louis Sirs Greavys Jerry Springstead Station A Springstead Cheat Hospital J. W. Green Middleton, Wir Greta Brotesare William Herbert Green Vinewoods Tiose Mr. and 3Tre Harry Jameson Mar Wells Dotoan Sussie Briday Meera Swarts Carl McGrew Arthur

Major Anderson Returns From Seattle Mission

Major T. J. Anderson returned this morning from Seattle where he urged Congress to act on a Missouri and Kansas River flood control plan. The Kansas resolution calls for permanent protection of river valleys with levees and revetments funded by liberal federal appropriations. He noted support from Texas and mutual interest from Missouri and Iowa, and described Seattle as hot and dusty with Victoria, British Columbia, as a nearby stop.

T. J Seattle Wash United Went Mississippi Kansas Missouri Kansan Congress Kansas City Fedral Texas Washington, D. C Iowa Anderson Puget Sound Victoria

Uniform Laws Addressed by American Bar Association

Hot Springs Virginia reports the president’s ABA address and secretary John Hinkle’s annual report noting broad representation with Alaska to Wyoming listed. Treasurer Frederick B. Wadhams quotes a treasury balance of 6736 dollars. Pollock discusses law in England as eighty two states have enacted uniform law on negotiable instruments and several states have adopted a uniform divorce act.

Hot Springs American Bar Association John Hinkle Baltimore Nevada General Council Alaska Melville C. Frown Arizona Fyerett R. Hiliwood California Cnaries Monroe Colorado Luctus W. Hoyt Idaho William W. Woods Giant

Doctors Disagree Over Dr Schloss Death Duel Fuels Controversy

Berle August 27 Dr Schwartz manager of the state sick insurance hospital at Muhlhausen Alsace Lor raine hired Dr Lehtoss leader of a strike movement on the outdoor relief physicians at Stubhausen. The surviving principal and the seconds tried to conceal the cause of Dr Schloss death attributing it to blood poisoning or to an operation. Police seized the body as it neared cremation at Gotha. The dispute stemmed from months of conflict between the state sick insurance force and thousands of physicians employed by free hospitals or outdoor relief. About three months ago doctors threatened to resign en masse unless their pay rose from 7 to at least 10 cents per visit and demand further gains. The Muhlhausen hospital doctors briefly struck before resuming duties during the inquiry.

Berle Schwartz Tate Sick Insurance Muhlhausen Alsace-Lorraine Lehtoss Stubhausen Schloss Gotha National Sick Insurance Furce Free Hospitaln Muhlhausen Hospital Dr. Schloss

Smith Family Reunion Draws Over Four Thousand In Peapack

New York reports the twenty eighth annual Smith family reunion at Peapack with over 4000 attendees from Smith lines and friends. It notes John Schmidt arriving from Hel land in 1743 to wed near Peapack. seven children stayed in New Jersey. In Tsin, August 71 details mid article reference. Chinese sale of New Chwang railroad seen as hopeless commercial speculation. July earnings reported at $60,000 with mortgage interest near 9,000 and high expenses.

New York Smith Peanapack New Jersey John Schmidt Helland Peapack Tien Tsin Chwang Kansans City J. EL Opn Ieadts Tae A. Stock Co Christie Grain Copper City Benaas City Atchison Paul al Cota Presse Western Union J. EB. Gall Texas Bay ‘Grain Sixth Street N.Y. Central Brock Lo City Chicago Aims Rat Palen Pacite BS & By Wie

Fredonia Old Newspapers Exchange Offer at State Journal

In Fredonia Kansas on August 27 a sale of old newspapers scenery and exchanges is announced. The State Journal advertises bundles available for a few days.

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Markets Today and Live Stock Trade Report

Market summaries show corn steady on wet weather and wheat futures rallying amid rain worries. Live cattle price ranges include native steers from 3.50 to 5.40, with hog and sheep receipts noted and Kansas City and Chicago markets described as unsettled with varied livestock values.

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Marvelous Cure for Contagious Blood Poison Promoted

A sensational health broadsheet touts Dr. Ferris's secret compound as a universal cure for contagious blood poison. It promises instant healing of sores ulcers and mucous patches with a free offer to all readers and urges immediate response to Cleveland Ohio address. It condemns skeptics while asserting lasting cures and universal health restoration.

Evar C. Sargent Ferris Strawn Cleveland Ohio

Ennew Faces Court Again Over Store Dissension

The prominent city lawyer Ennew appears in court amid a dispute involving a rival store across from One Chelsea Hotels. Arguments center on alleged unlawful acts and a demand to remove certain business operations from the rival’s premises as the case unfolds. The exchange includes sharp claims about store conduct and property rights.

Mary Revere Times New York Time

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