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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1903

Page

6

Fourth International Congress of Actuaries Opens

The fourth international congress of actuaries met with delegates from several countries. George S. Curtin of the Department of Commerce and Labor opened the session, praising the congress and urging continued international cooperation in insurance, finance, and allied fields.

New York International Congress of Actuaries Feulty of Commerce and Labor George S Curtin Greet International Coxigsue United States Bocby America Dominion Canada Inerrance Bern London Commer Life Airat_ permanent fe company Amiceble Society Af ‘Ter Wae Expauiehe Ell Extets Leon Thiv Foyle Institute of Hremch Artoaries Atmiar Spolities Germany Bel- Ripe Actuarial Society of America Jin Mogera Laee Sxirahatione Blan

Automobile boat race captivates Paris crowd and nation

Paris prepares for a grueling 216 1 2 mile automobile boat race from Paris to the sea with 57 boats from major makers. Six stages run Paris to Mantes Elbeuf Reuve n Caudebec Le Havre and Deauville over six days amid Seine locks. The event, under the minister of marine, drew large crowds at the start as boats with 30 to 50 horsepower motors began racing at intervals from 4 to 1 1 o clock.

Paris Paria Mantes Elbout Reuven Caudebec Havre Deuville Seine Minister of Marine Interv Siong Selon Gong Boauy

Police Jottings on a North Side raid and city policing

A satirical recounting of a Saturday night raid on a North Kan san avenue booze den. Officers break down a two inch door, arrest drunks, and face a mob while Luther Nellis and George Williams figure in comical, embellished scenes. Police fines for the month total 366 dollars, Dusenberry credited for much of the revenue.

Stahlus Rex Little Joe Joe Allen North Kansan Avenue Luther Nellis Little Bille Reed Nellis North Side Dusenberry

Alfonso on Tour Through Spanish Battle Fields

King Alfonso with the Prince and Princess of Asturias begins a provincial tour from San Sebastian. The party visits Navarre Extelia and the Carlist frontier near the Duero, where a Liberal commander was killed. Peasants greet the royal caravan warmly as it travels by horseback.

Madrid Alfonso Asturian Sin Sebastian Yeaturday Extelia Navarre Carlet Duero Blinyches

Blackman To Return From Topeka Custody

W F Schoch attorney stated in city court that Blackman will return from Topeka where he has been kept under cannishment care. Schoch did not disclose Blackman location or reasons for absence but said it was not his intention to stay away.

Exper- Sapien Topeka W. F. Schoch Blackman

Basque and Navarra Carriages Signal decline of Carlism

Across the Basque and Navarra highlands carriages move in lines and loyalty on the route is cited as evidence that Carlism nears extinction. The observation suggests dwindling support and a fading Carlist presence in the region.

Navarra

Patterson Tours Alaska Territory Urges Roads and Law

Senator Thomas M Patterson of Colorado arrives during a congressional tour of Alaska. The Alaskan commission, including Senators Duke and Nelson, sails from Seattle to assess urgent needs. Patterson cites good roads and stronger law as the territory’s most pressing issues, pledging to push reforms and improved administration of justice.

Thomas Patterson Alaska San Francisco United States Thomas M. Patterson Colorado Denver Patterson Senate Beneagar Dukefulent Suontars Sew Facopanne Beteator Nelson Minneacta Commission Seattle Dune Jana Ameria

Blackman's financial troubles tied to Auditorium project

The notice indicates Blackman faced growing debts and failed obligations tied to the building of the Auditorium. It says Flackman’s maid contract marked the first heavy loss, Blackman recently pulled from ventures, and ownership shifts show Mrs. Blackman owning the Metropolitan building and Quincy Street home for years. Return date for Blackman remains unknown.

Blackman Flackman Metropolitan Quincy Street Blackmath

Cowboy Train Rubber Significance of Frank Baker Arrest

Butte Montana August report from Havresaz states Frank Baker and two companions were arrested aboard a Great Northern passenger train in Metta on suspicion of complicity with outlaws planning to hold up a westbound flyer at Wagner Sunday. Inspector Hall led the arrest and reportedly obtained strong evidence.

Frank Baker Butte Mont Aug Havresaz Frank Bmker Great Northern Metta Wagner Baker Hall

New Coal Company Takes Charge of Waconda Mines

A new firm, Forsods Coal Company, assumes operation of the Waconda mines in Jewell County after a receiver held them following limited prior operation by a firm linked to General J. K. Hudson, R. G. Martin, and Frank Beazier. Officers named include Sam Cunningham president and J Elliott as director. operations halted after Superintendent Keegan was killed in an accident the prior year.

Jewell County Agsin Bow Waconda J. K. Hudson R. G. Martin Frank Beazier Forcods Coal Company Iris Sam Cunningham C. Wi .Cook F. M. Kimball

Mayor Low Doomed by New York Liquor Dealers

New York liquor dealers association votes to oppose Mayor Low in municipal campaign as a nonpoliced body. Police Commissioner Greene is denounced in resolutions. Also notes French general Giovaninetti’s death at Sedan and Nickel Plate Railroad service claims.

New York Liquor Dealers’ Association Bim New York Aug Liquor Dewers' Association of Low Greene Cormfort Nickel Plate Road Telebein American Club Plan Chicago City Macket Adams Street la Salle Street

Sharon E Sharon’s Local Court Appearance and Extradition Toward Charges

Clarence E Sharon appeared in court on charges tied to misappropriated funds and property of the Karima National Ghat. Bound over for trial, he faced extradition from San Francisco after a sequence of arrests and service in the Philippines. His wife remained in Topeka as he claimed ties to labor and a prior bank collateral scheme.

Clarence E. Sharon Etinbeatiing Karima National Ghat Furfiah Spaton Wa San Fran Suseh Pane Topeka Turday Baron Halt

Thompson Brothers Plan Addition to Kansas Avenue Building

Tomorrow work begins on Thompson Brothers furniture shop as a third story addition will be added. A new front pavilion will be installed to create an attractive façade and mark a block improvement. The contract for the work has recently been let.

Thompson Brothers Kansas Avenue

Hunt Visit to Hanna Stirs GOP Lead In Porto Rico

San Juan dispatch says Republican leaders claim Governor Hunt’s trip to Senator Hanna aims to blunt Democratic attacks on Porto Rico and consider Hunt for vice president. Also reports a New York apartment house stabbing where a 20-year-old woman killed her 19-year-old daughter and injured herself. druggist Steinhauer of Denver dies of cholera morbus and is noted as longtime board president and founder of Denver’s school of mines.

San Juan Governor Hunt Mark Hanna Wah Porto Figan Picent Republican Nation Porto Rico Daughter New York Ave Kethueen Johnson Tedey Caughter Alice Ksiss Steinhauer State School of Mines den ‘Ver Denver Colo

Turkish Consul General Dies in Marseille Feast Preparations

Paris August 31 The Turkish consul general at Marseille Mr Gaetanaki died last evening suddenly while preparing to host a grand feast in his honor A mournful event that halts celebrations as authorities announce the arrival of condolences and possible official responses.

Paris Conml Marseilles Gaetanaki

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