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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1903

Page

11

Two Robbers in Refrigerator Car Rankle Wabaunsee Search

Sheriff Frey and Rock Island Detective quit pursuit after a dramatic claim by two captured men who describe five highwaymen triggering a raid on a railroad car near Topeka. They say the robbers fled toward Maple Hill and may now be in the county, with local authorities admitting the chase waned and the suspects likely escaped.

McParland Shultite Atyer Mt Wi Wabaambio Frey Rock Island Dusty Pasion Prey Cunty Nyden Millée Sheriit Frey Maple Hill Frultione Undertaking Almaty Tratman Rome Wabauneee

Humbert group moved to Fresnes prison

Paris reports Humbert family members sentenced to five two and three years imprisonment transferred to Fresnes. Madame Humbert also to Concertikne prison. Convicts begin penal work only after appeals decisions.

Paris Schunk Itumbert Emi Bourmain Dagragnac Fresnes Madame Humbert Concertikne Humbert Mine Humbert

Meat Trust Plan Aimed at Lowering Retail Prices

John A. Alexander proposes a cooperative packing company formed by local meat retailers to undercut the current packers margins. The plan would require retailers to turn a portion of their profits into a treasury, fund a standing office, monitor markets, and sell to the public at lower prices. The idea mirrors cooperative grain elevators, where farmers invest and pivot with price shifts, preserving the cooperative despite trust actions.

John A. Alexander Grajy Trust Inet Merce Patronland Ding Mutual Concern Trust Combine Ito Treasury Co-Operative Packing House Mutual Packing House Alexander Grain Trust Co-Operative Nho Jin A Mall Morein Co-Operative Company

Government delays action on Nicaragua canal negotiations

Washington reports the government will not hurry a decision on the Isthmian canal. The president will not rush negotiations as talks open for the Nicaraguan route, awaiting further considerations before any action.

Isthmian Canal Washington

Eberhardts Win Tennis Doubles Championship

Eberhardts defeated Wilder and Sheldon 6 1 6 2 to win the tennis doubles title in Atchison Kansas. Other items note a harbor alert in Widewater and a hotel fire in Peoria with heavy losses, plus a court case in Linc County Clerk facingembezzlement charges and a Pittsburgh St. Louis sports score.

Linc Cle Armas Alchele Criminal Court Pittsburgh St Louis Yecasional Magia Big

Waddell Weighs Offers as Saloon Duty Intervenes

George Edward Waddell, famed pitcher, actor, and bartender, tended bar in Camden while weighing multiple offers. He cited ingratitude of managers and the appeal of Buffalo for season departure and business, noting telegrams urging immediate terms and a late bid from Mack, with Hiagara Falls near Buffalo enticing him.

Philadelphia Edward Waddell Camden Waddell New Jersey Tom Black Connie Ick Messenger Boy Kehoxha Wis Antoon George Ballings Buffalo Mack Hiagara Falls

Pure Milk Preservatives Spar Over City Ordinance

Councilmen and Luther M Ellis debated terms of a proposal allowing formaldehyde preservatives in milk deposits. An assistant chemist at the U S department of agriculture in Topeka led the push, with Councilman Nellis unsure if preservatives are lawful and suggesting submission to the council for a vote pending court ruling.

V. Wwoit Luther M. Ellis Donelon Tosis Kanexs

Obituary for Daisy Simbon Stotts

Daisy Simbon Stotts of Garden City died from uraemic poison. Born in Jeste Jawa leish to Tapekeelatt parents, she married Eugene B. Stotts in 2001. Funeral by Rev Dr Embree reflected her quiet charity and devotion to church and community.

Daisy Simbon Stotts Jeste Jawa Leish Boe Parenta Eugene B. Stotte Garden City Methodist Episcopal Church Embree Mrs. Stotts Bel Todherssell

Fire devastates Main Street block in O’Keene Okla

Aug 29 report from Faneas City Mo describes a Sunday fire in O’Keene Oklahoma that destroyed an entire west Main Street block within two hours. Losses include O’Keene Hardware and Implement, Furniture Co, National Bank, J F Dickson, Durban Frog, Smith & Rehman, drugs, Stokes Los grocery, two loans, two restaurants and a butcher shop with no loss estimate given.

O'Reene Okla Faneas City O'Keene Wayne Barinres Main Street Impiby Thre Furniture Company T National Bank J. F. Dickson Durban Frog Smith & Rehman Stokes Los

Rathbone Sisters Plan Ice Cream Social at Long Home

Local notice notes Rathbone Sisters No 63 to hold an ice cream social at Mrs. Co M Longs home 1253 Quancy Street Monday August 31. Squire of Topeka to preach at Belvoir school house Sunday at 4 15 PM with Sunday school at 8 15. Various locals report returns from events and a proposed city ordinance on prohibited whistle blowing.

Rathbone Sisters Co. M. Long Quancy Street Squire Topeka Belvoir Harry Brent Twentiet Kansas Lola Ike Jones Atate Auditor's Office Osage County Luther M. Nellis

Death Penalty Debate Reaches Narrow Margin

A garbled excerpt notes debate around the death penalty, mentioning public sentiment and legal considerations. It references a senate or panel in a restrained discussion, with no clear names or dates readable.

Why We Are Agents Illness Recovery Claims From San Francisco Figures

Report describes alleged recoveries from Brighton disease or diabetes by a list of San Francisco figures and associates, claiming many individuals including W Spaulding Adolph Weske Dr Carl D Zelle Chas Engelke and others recovered after exposure or treatment. The piece cites a Topeka Drug Co address and mentions a German Hospital involvement with broad anecdotal testimonials.

W. Spaulding Spaulding Law, Co San Prascises Adolph Weske Sam Francisco Carl D. Zelle Pasitc Street San Francisco Chas Engelke Itso Charles F. Wacker Sixth Street R. M. Wood Wine and Spirit Review Neveral Reese Ime Edward Short San Franctsee Mio Yani Martis Mubbard Honolulu Wiliam Wkies U. S

North Topeka Notes On Flood and Local News

Town items from North Topeka report flood relief efforts, store expansions, visits, and social news. J K Withers will enlarge his grocery store with a meat department. Mrs. M Miller hosts relatives. Evelyn and Hazel Miller plan visits in Independence Missouri. Central Avenue Christian church to hold sermons by J T Purvis. Baby news includes a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Hoyes.

Cnnpany Watry Cawker City Beloit J. K Withers Iou Dotman Hubbard Quincy Warr Evelyn Hazel Miller Independence, Mo M. K. Turner Colorado Sire Edwin Bissell Jackson Street F. Shasht O. Burgen Nore Kanas Averius Apataira J. H. Kincaid Silver Kinsas City Irone Chicago Harrison Atreet Wmn. Boust Talaria Wisi Menoxen Central Avenue Wisrooms Willits & Conwell Martha _ Roller North Side Gerltrude McLahan Thin Place Ke Oryss Earn Siren North Topeka Harrison Streets W. B. Nellie Grant WH Rutter Irena Pete Kan Smith Rutter I Baker Aes Caroma

Labor pavers offer easy home cleaning solutions

A local advertisement touts a range of cleaning products branded as kooda that make housework easier. It promises thorough cleaning from cellar to attic, including dishes, clothes, pots, pans, and glass, urging customers to visit the store for a complete line.

Funeral Notices from Miss Emma Roseburgh and Peter Rapp

WM. GREEN & SONS. The funeral of Miss Emma B. Rose burgh who died yesterday will be held at 10 o'clock Monday morning from the home of her sister Mrs A R Banks at 705 Filmore street. The funeral of Peter Rapp aged 18 months who died yesterday at the home of his parents 445 East Gordon street was held at St Joseph's church this morning. Strike Is Delayed. Chicago Aug 2 Missouri miners 10 000 of whom were expected to strike today upon breaking off negotiations between President John Mitchell and Missouri operators will be obliged to seek a new reason for going out of delay the strike indefinitely. The break in the conference did move some order will probably not be issued as the representatives adjourned to meet in Kansas City September 10.

Ebirp Wateh Uw Mig Heapolbey Ubmught Cine Morgan Galding McFarland Teka Jobtwin Horton Orton McPari Retvert Fe Sun Raul Emma B. Roseburgh A. R. Banks Filmore Street Peter Rapp East Gordon Street St. Joseph's Church Thisorning Chicago Missouri John Mitchell Kanean City

Roosevelt Delegates Elected for National Convention From Reading

A Reading, Pennsylvania delegate was elected to support President Roosevelt at the national Republican convention and instructed to vote for him. The resolutions also strongly endorse President Roosevelt and Senators Quay and Penrose.

Reading X Wan Roosevelt Quay Penrose

Local Contractor Faces Federal Trial in Junction City

Jim Chrisman of the thin city, employed by J.B. Betts on contracts, is in trouble with federal authorities at Junction City. He faces trial in the United States district court on a charge tied to work on a police building project, with the bond set at a specific amount.

Jim Chrisman Thin City J.B. Betts Junction City Chrisman Bhar Place

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