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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

5

Rospigita dispute widens over nun confinement row

Rome reports a bitter clash within the sacred college as Prince Rospigiosi defies church orders and withholds priests’ salaries to aid cardinals backing Princess Hoapiguos amid a contested confinement and a royal birth. The church did not recognize a divorce and denied nurse access. the princess gave birth to a daughter on August 2.

Rome Rospigitas Sacred College Prince Rospigiosi Congregation of the Holy Bin Hoapiguos Min Mary Heed Washington, DC Nworee Fromm Frederick Parkhurst Bangor George Frank Parkhurst Topeka Dun

Five Waterspouts Off Cape May Amazes Beachgoers

Visitors at Cape May NJ witnessed five waterspouts forming about five miles offshore on August 23. A southeastern thunderstorm and a western storm accompanied by a small hurricane swept the town as baters fled. The weather events produced intense lightning and rain, then three waterspouts formed in succession and a double sight toward shore before fizzling. Card of Thanks follows for Clyde J. Hamilton funeral assistance.

Cape May N. J Acros

Fraser Bros C O D Store Weekly Prices

Fraser Bros offers a weekly sale at 217 West Sixth Street with itemized pricing. 7 percent sugar at 1.00, ginger snaps 1 lb, Colorado honey, crushed beans coffee, and various groceries including large potatoes 0.350 per bushel, Mary Ann Cookies 0.10 per lb, Colorado hams 1.00 per lb, baking powder 0.10, Atlas oats 0.25, dried goods 0.106, vinegar 0.150, Royal B powder 0.380.

Colorado

Brooklyn Heights Myths of a Liquor Town Creations

C D Gillespie of Hendrick Tucker County seeks a one year license to sell liquor in a town he built called Brooklyn Heights across the Cheat River. After buying land he formed a city, elected a mayor and council, aimed to bridge Hendrick with his saloon. He claims backing, then pressed for licenses while overseeing town governance and collecting fees.

Parkersourg W. Va Gillespie Hendrick Tucker County Cheat River the Heights Highie

Fight Between Cooks Ends in Fatal Fall at Washington Hotel

Harry Pike a New York City cook and Joseph White a Brooklyn native clashed at 2:20 AM at the Washington hotel on Broadway. White fought Pike in a rear porch scuffle, threw him over a back railing, and Pike died from a broken neck and jaw after landing on the pavement. White is in custody for homicide. White has a wife and child.

Saratoga Aug Harry Pike New York City Joseph White Brooklyn Pike White Washington Hotel Broadway John J. Fogarty

Couple Married After Shooting While Mistaken for Thieves

In Shamokin Pennsylvania Emma Billman and Kimber Doodey, who were shot by Alexander Wardrop while mistaken for horse thieves near Numidia, wed in Roaring Creek last night with Reverend H N Kiracore officiating. They remained undeterred by injuries and plan to celebrate briefly after the ceremony.

Shamokin Augus Emma Billman Kimber Doodey Alexander Wardrop Numidia Roaring Creek H N. Kiracore United Brethren Church

Lawrence marriage highlighted by Miss Marie Tisdale

A Wednesday wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Tisdale joined Miss Marie Tisdale and Mr. Charles E. Elwell of Santiago Cuba. Elwell carries ties to the Susta Pe railway era and now runs lumber and hardware in Bundago. The event sparked numerous Lawrence preludes as social circles planned pages of parties and entertainments.

Lawrence H. E. Tisdale Marie Tisdale Charles E. Elwell Santiago Cuba Pi Beta Phi Society Lawrence Smart Elwell Bundago M.F. Rigby Minanda Smyth Rigby van Buren Street W. O. Rigby Topeka Ohio Priges Emmett Rigby Letha Blanch Robert Merrick George McCoy Carlton Lawin Willam Radcliff Clyde Lawrence Li HL Greenwood Herbert Harris Ralph Clouser Willet Clouser Morris Eee J. J. Dorbyson G. C. Beach Frank Balance Albert Swan William Lyman Kansas City G. M. Storm A. A. Hayes Kent Stewart Charles Wolf Della Fordyce Say Morse Albert Purdy Dora Carr Dell Parker William Ramsberger Ralph Vana Houten A. T. Lucas Charles Lagerstrom Don van Natta GJ. Rosen CH. King Elmer Barnes Fred Bartel Cora Shall Mims Sadie Shall Sadie Downing Hee Sixth Avenue Katherine A. Lawrence Stocen Marion van Sant Flora ‘Vesper Katherine Andrews Ethel Kingsley Marcat Rs Lucile McAffee Miss Downing Mime Giascow Katie Misa Alma Mine Nan Sant Sr Jobe Simi Me Jann! Rightmire James Cottrell Mias Rachel McGrath Gilbert Atchison Kate Andrews Tawsence Col W- H. Rossington Hossington Alice Rossington O'Connor San Francisco J. C. Firth Suzanne Gay Point Aux Barques Michigan Louise Smith W. W. Webb Petoskey W. T. Crosby E. H. Crosby Fern Williams Eureka Lake Walla Cox Gussie Fuller Elgin Illinois A. B.quinton R. Allen St. Louis Chicago Grace Potter Christian Bontant Clarence Boman St. Paul Christian Bowman A.B. Wilder Ben Criswell Sth Edwin Lange Denver Mne Shay Mins Sudte Shay Mis Ethel Shay EH. Anderson T. A. Llewellyn Emporia Diamond Edward Wilder Captain Cl Harbor Beach Mrs. Hamilton R. C. Bradshaw Chanute Zhursany J. R H. F. McDermott Oklahoma McDanieth C. W. Padgett J. M. Padgett BT Payne Margaret Johnston Olive Logan Mary Logan Lola Berry Matilda Titin Florence

Hole in a Mountain Near San Nicolas Reported

A remarkable event describes a long crevasse opening along a mountain near San Nicolas. The fissure reportedly measures up to ten miles in length and several hundred feet wide, with accounts noting a sudden appearance a few days ago and unclear immediate consequences.

Repubeed San Nicolas

Old Smiles the Rhinoceros Struck by Rheumatism

The lone African two horn rhinoceros in Central Park menagerie is laid up with rheumatism. Director Smith has refused a $24,000 offer and could fetch more with sale. Keeper Snyder back from vacation notes a hunter’s cure using rat mescake oil being tried on the animal.

New York Old Smiles Central Park Smith Snyder Catakilla

Death for disobedience ends life after operation

The 17 year old William Talmadge of Lambertville, after an appendicitis operation at McKinney hospital, removed his bandages when told to stay still. He returned to bed but died last night.

Trenton William Talmadge Lambertville McKinney Hospital

Two Masonic Lodges Ready to Turn Over Temple Funds

Siloam No. 27 and Orient No. 4 lodges notified the fund raising committee they have disposed of all allotted shares and will guarantee their portion. Both lodges reported they are ready to turn over money to the building committee when needed.

Siloam No Orient No

Vanderbilt Will Soon Return from Ocean Crossing

New York August 2 rumors that W K Vanderbilt will stay on this side of the Atlantic prove unfounded. The Heralds Low correspondent reports cables indicating Vanderbilt plans a swift return voyage and denies prolonged residence abroad.

Prosperous Minnesota Branch Reports Growth of Hibernians

The Minnesota branch of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Minneapolis shows a prosperous two year period per Secretary Thomas Connelly. The order gained 38 members, totaling about 440, with gross insurance receipts of 22 and 1 paid to death claims. Running expenses were 2.74, leaving a treasury balance of 35 109.

Minneapolis Minn Mineesota Ancient Order of Hiberniane Thomas Connelly Insurance Department Treasury

Bees Disrupt Wedding Procession at Village Church

Bees swarmed during a wedding as guests, the bride and groom, and the officiating clergy were driven back toward the house by the buzzing swarm. The disturbance occurred as the party traveled from Stiga paste of TSS toward the church, with the bees pursuing them and the crowd following in alarm.

Pastorrat Church

Concealed Note In Peach From Kingston Woman

Miss Hunt of Kingston Minnesota writes a note hidden inside a peach found on a father's farm near Latte Roa Rocky. The message identifies Mr Tob Hunt and Miss Caroline Hunt with an address in Kin sy New Jersey. The note, rolled and concealed, appears to be a personal correspondence request amid uncertain intent from a single man, Mr Mont es prykes.

Miss Hunt Kingston, MN. J WN. J W. J. Mont Es Prykes Nate Latte Rocky Tob Hunt Caroline Hunt

Treasure Found in Texas Buried by Mexican Army

In Uvalde Texas on August 21 a group of Mexican soldiers reportedly uncovered an iron vault containing a large cache of Spanish gold coins buried during the war era. The treasure, counted and surveyed on site, is said to total over 100000 dollars. The money is claimed to have been buried by units of the Mexican army during the Texas conflict.

Uvalde Tex Sans Cra Texas

Graichen Arrested Over Rain Barrel Mosquito Law

Richmond report: Fred A. Graichen, Winchester glove maker and mayoral brother, faces arrest for failing to apply kerosene to rain barrels under mosquito abatement law. Also note New Brunswick dog catcher F. Moore resigns after three days in office amid hunt for stray dogs and indigestion jokes accompany the item.

Graichen Richmond Fred A. Graichen Winchester New Bronwick Mass F. Moore

Unclear fragment on Clover Leaf Line expansion plans

A fragmented New York report notes Charles Hays disputing details of a Clover Leaf Line purchase and describes a fatal incident as a woman jumps from a window, with vague remarks on U S traffic relations and stretch of lines.

Freight Offices to lees Topeka Kane Aus

Acting secretary describes action under India accord and local business wishes amid unclear dispatch. Notes reference Lees Topeka Kane Aus and a Revue, with fragments indicating governmental or administrative activity. Names and places are partly garbled but suggest official decisions affecting freight offices.

Lees Topeka Kane Aus Action of India Hevans Bop

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