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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1903

Page

6

Embree Tracks Prospective Kansas University Plan

Dr Embree discusses plans for a new university nucleus in Kansas comparing it with Lincoln. He notes strong local interest, favorable Topeka advantages, and statewide demand for practical, nonsectarian instruction. Meeting at First Methodist endorses inviting Embree to present publicly next Sunday. Corn Products dividend also announced.

A 5 Embree Methodine University Mra. Chriman Chrisman Nital Barsdas Webod Tamton Suan Ik Aiiver Tate Odin AMC First Methodist Church Drimbree Uist

Supreme Court Endorses No Run of Statute Against Foreign Corporations

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled that foreign corporations cannot use the state statute of limitations. A damage suit against Metropolitan Street Railway of Kansas City was allowed to proceed because the company is not a Kansas corporation. The decision, seen as drastic, may prompt legislative changes to protect such entities and widen civil action windows for old claims.

Kansas Supreme Court Sallie Walters Metropolitan Street Hallway Company of Kansas City Kansas Corporation Street Railway Company Supreme Art Justice Smith Statute of Unitations Ferentore Ft Umita—ions Supreme Colt

New Dodgeville Plan Faces Collapse in Herkimer County

In New York on December 18 Alfred Delge of Delgeville Herkimer county failed to secure backing for a proposed industrial center and town to be founded in southern Pasadena. The project, spearheaded by a powerful benefactor, aimed to create a new Dodgeville but collapsed amid financial difficulties.

New York Alfred Delge Delgeville Herkimer County Mliay i Prunersome Estar Ife O Dodgeville Pasadena

Wilson Book 18 Out for Sale Tomorrow Morning

The Harmon D. Wilson book The Troubles of a Worried Man will be turned over to booksellers tomorrow. Bids for book No 1 are being received and the highest bidder will win before Saturday night. Sealed bids go to J E House at Daily Capital office. Albert T Herd adds an original illustration.

Harmon D. Wison Eeterenare Atlan End Connestine J. E. House Daily Capital Albert T. Herd Kansas Wilson Ornery Boy Timothy Tugburton House

Reyes Descends Amid Loomis Speech Fallout

Washington reports gossip over Loomis remarks on Colombia and the Hay Herron treaty. General Reyes, diplomat, declines comment while preparing a response arguing Panama’s Colombian debt share. Moody orders a Caribbean Sea Battalion of Marines to Colon, Philadelphia assembled.

Washington Loomis New York Colombia Heyes Reyes Tom State Department United States Panama Det Department Moody George “F. Hiifott Maine Corps Caribbean Sea Battalion Caribbean Sea Squadron Colon Philadelphia Dixie

Growth of 2,000,000 dollar income for missionary society

Porton December 1 report from the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions shows a large income rise and expanded reach. US and Britain receipts rise over twenty thousand percent with 2236 stations, 16 018 missionaries, 10 251 native workers, 56 690 communicants, and 338 587 under instruction. The Hawaiian mission ends, the Philippines added, and Chinese missions gain members and native workers.

Missionary Society Porton American Board Commissioners For Foreign Missions United States Great Britain Liz Hawaiian Islands Philippines American Board

Cold Toll Harsh on Thibet Expedition Forces

Calcutta reports a British expedition's march into Thibet via Jelep Pass to Rivchite and Chumbi valley faced severe transport problems. Frost hit 36 degrees, Indian troops endured while bullock transport suffered and an anthrax outbreak struck Nepales bullocks. The force included Indian troops, British artillerymen, a Norfolk regiment detachment, two 7 pounders and a machine gun.

Calcutta Thibet Jelep Pass Riv

Whisky costs and juvenile mischief in Emporia court

In Emporia on December 16 local justice court dealt with three youths who drank Santa Fe freight yard whisky costing $39.75 per pint, with a reported price tag of $29.75 a pint earlier. They paid a small fine plus costs totaling $12.26, all noted as a costy lesson for three reputably clean youths.

Emporia Kan Sas Justice Comics Santa Fe

Sea Conditions Drying Up In St Petersburg Town

The sea of Axos is receding near Tag anrog with the bed visible for thousands of feet. High winds push sand over the shore and ships lie high and dry. Harbor work slows as factories cut activity due to the water shortage.

St. Petersburg

Real Estate Transfers Listed In State Journal

Real estate transfers recorded include J Webb and husband to L Alsdore a parcel at 32-19-18. H C Campbell and husband to Second Presbyterian church for 2000 at the northwest corner of Jackson and arreete. B Rodgers and wife to pity for 250 covering pilots 407 to All Inclusive Sto a Bartholomew's add. L Jeffery to H Patterson for 25 at tote 24 and 26 Mission avenue Seabrook's add. Levi Ritter and wife to Wm L Bitter, Gene H Bowman and wife to Cc B Merriam He pilots 167-81-25 and 7 ons. W Corner of Railroad and Harrison streets Curtis E Bowman et al to same for 1. State Journal referenced.

J. Webb L. Alsdore H.C. Campbell Second Presbyterian Church N. W Jackson and Arreete B. Rodgers Bartholomew's L. Jeffery H. Patterson Seabrook’s Levi Ritter Wm. L

Damages Awarded in Whitecap Gang Case in Louisiana

The Louisiana supreme court raised damages in a case involving a whitecapping incident in Winn Parish. Victims Peter Warner Reuben Brown and Edward Warner were awarded 38,000 dollars each after the court found thirty Dodson citizens liable for assault while seeking information on incendiary fires. The district court had granted 50 dollars each, a sum the supreme court intensified.

New York Louisiana Supreme Court Sup Whitecippers Lawless Ienor Bat Bordon Savagen Mie Aitecappl

Break in Gas Pipes Shuts Down Industry Across Several Cities

A break in pipelines near Warfield Kentucky has left Huntington West Virginia and nearby towns including Cattarbur g and Ashland Kentucky Ironton Ohio and smaller communities without natural gas. Factories large and small have closed and residents face harsh conditions with widespread suffering.

Huntington W. Va Cattlersburg Ashland Ironton Warfield

Fix Prices Negotiations Reported by Scotch Steel Makers

In December 1é decision notes that United States Steel Corporation influence prompts Scotch steel makers to negotiate selling price agreements and wage scale amendments.

United States Steel Corporation Scotch Steel

Christmas Hates via Missouri Pacific Railway

Rate details include fare and one third to points within 200 miles and one fare plus 50 cents to points between 100 and 200 miles with a 60 cent minimum. Dates of sale December 24 28 and 21 January 1 good to return to January. Call Whitaker Wall's 14 Petey to see their offers.

Christmas Missouri Pacific Railway Janu

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