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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1902
Page
2
Fire marshal inquiry into municipal fire brigade conduct
An official inquiry investigates the city fire bureau and its handling of operations. The trial focuses on alleged mismanagement of bookkeeping and control by the fire department. Local authorities examine the office of fire marshal and related records for evidence of improper conduct and improper oversight.
Douglas Recovers After Self-inflicted Wound
A boy who shot himself at a farm near Kansas City was taken to hospital in critical condition, later recovering enough to return home. Officials report the wound was self-inflicted and the incident is being reviewed. Holiday travel rates and rail fare notices follow, listing December 24 55, 31 and January 1 as excluded travel dates and adjusted prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanese
Ftalph Denelas
Phot Hineelf
Slot Machines Backlash After Police Raids Across City
Police still pressure shopkeepers tied to gambling equipment as operations resume at old venues. Proprieties including Clarence Young and George Burghart face arrests. dealers defend machines and promise to remove or keep them in working order amid threats of renewed raids and a packed docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrend
Macaw
George Burghart
Clarence Young
Fifth Street
Kansas Avenue
Burehart
Burghert
Polles
Burghart
Othe Hinegate
Donovan
NEW ELEVATOR TRUST FOR FARMERS CO-OP
A new Farmers' Co operative Shipping association forms to own and control grain elevators in Kansas Nebraska and Oklahoma with a 260000 capital. Lincoln Nebraska meeting January 22 to promote the movement. Benedict Thayer and Bethany Nebraska chapters sign on. The group plans merging elevators from multiple cooperatives and starting with 34 elevators and 1850 wagons across the three states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Co-operative Grain and Livestock Association
Farmers’ Co-operative Shipping Association
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Lincoln
Neb
Farmers’ Grain Association of
Ben-,edict
Thayer
Bhetbey
James Butler
Genin and Livertack Association
New Aesociation
Shipping Association
Joon! Co-Operative Associations
Old Postoffice Site Sold for Banking Conversion
The old postoffice building at Ninth and Walru streets in Kansas City sold yesterday to Fidelity Trust Company for 209000 under the Cowherd act. The buyer план to convert it into a premier western banking house with a tall tower and large archway. Upper floors will become office rooms to be rented. extensive interior renovations will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Deck
Ninth
Walru
Fidelity Trust Company
Kantee Ciy
United States
Ekpechalis
Christmas and New Year Holiday Rates
Holiday ticket notice lists December 24 and January 1 round trips at set fares per the mixed public service. Tickets limited to continuous passage in each direction with cents-based pricing and official conditions.
Christmas Greens and Decor Prices in Topeka Markets
Holiday season prices for holly mistletoe and greens are similar to prior years in Topeka. Wreaths start at two cents, American Beauties can reach up to 1.50 each or 15 a dozen, with cheaper grades around 12 a dozen and other taxes noted. American beauties cost about 2 dollars in Kansas City, while Topeka prices stay under 1 dollar historically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kanes City
Reciprocal Agreement Restored Between Nations
Washington December 17. Straikter Stoser advised the state department by cable that the reciprocal agreement between the United States and Spain for the interchange of diplomatic notes has been restored to full effect. The proclamation issued by President Cleveland in 1896, disrupted during wartime, is revived. Boston Factory Coming West. Joliet December 17. The Franklin Stes company of Boston has purchased the Joliet Wire plant and will relocate its Hoxton factory to Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Duc
Msntrid
Shs
State Department
Spain
Cleveee
Boston
Joliet
Dee
Frankin Stes Sompuly
Mrs Nation Freed After Public Row with Officer
Mrs Nation was released at 11:35 after a brief stay and a tense exchange with Officer Hendricks who had arrested her previously. She left calmly but vowed to address a mass meeting at Parkdale Free Methodist church and urged support for anti drinking advocates. Detroit schedule notes show the National Municipal League planning its final meeting in Detroit on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Nation
Hendricks
Lucas
Parkdale
Detroit
Philadelphia
National Municipal League
Fire scare at Grandopera house ends with cautionary note
A near panic erupted at the Grand opera house as smoke from a faulty flue filled footlight vents. Patrons escaped in haste though no one shouted Fire, while Ferris company presented Linwood well. The report closes with a note on union leader Vincent St. John and indictments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Opera House
Eire
Big House
Tiny
Bart
Ferris People
Linwood
Crawford
Riot at Varkter Union Mine Leaves Two Dead Five Wounded
A riot at Varkter Union Mine in Dull 2901 ended with two men dead and five wounded. Wen was arrested this morning. The indictment against R. John charges murder, attempted murder, and robbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varkter- Union
Dull
Ware
Wen
R. John
What They Will Cost Christmas Flowers and Decorations
An early warning on rising prices for Christmas greens and flowers. The piece notes costs soar about ten days before Christmas and continue for a month, affecting all but the most extravagant items. It warns readers that flowers are consistently higher during this period.
North Topeka Socials and Local Purchases
In North Topeka notes, Kimball Printing Co. advertises at 2 North Kansas Ave. Local shopping includes framed pictures, pocket books, Christmas gifts, and kid gloves. Mr Dick Oliver of Silver Lake returns from California. Newark Ohio visitors Mr and Mrs J Larimore and son Bruce Larimore head for Las Vegas NM for winter. Mrs GW White travels to Needles CA to visit family. Church and club events include meetings at 918 Quincy St and 161 Western Ave south with talks and a one fourth off sale on Indiana jackets and skirts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimball Printing Co
North
Kansas Ave
James
Pocket
K. Chub
Whitehead
Quincy Street
Parker
Dick Oliver
Silver Lake
California
J. Larimore
Black
Newark
Ohio
Mra. Stevens
Howard White
Cherke Johnson
Sliver Lake
Julia Keys
Christman
Hale
Tena Leak
Wil William M. Costle
Othe W. TK
Olib
Caret Atternton
Mra i
Flummer
Howard Stewart
Newhall
W. H. Davis
Western Avenue
South
William M. Costley
Dad
Hathaway
Jackson Street
Pateo
GC. Bowman
Upat M. Costies
Sippel Y Ann
Tavitser' Ald Societe
Second Presbyterien
Mra. A. M
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Warren M.crosby
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Delice Buslmem
Ional
Douglas
NEW Elevator Trust
Assortyon
Ivan Nerdin
Sinvatars
Kanoax
Nelrexka
s'Conis
Oxford
Vienna
Fo R
Osu CIA
Child Union
Boya
Beck
Black Cat
Tlage Cat Brand
Chicago-Rockford
Kenosha, Wis
Grand
Telluride
Cole
Vincent St. John
Miners’ Union
Sghal
Hild
North Topeka
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