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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1902

Page

15

Kansas Union Life Insurance Forms to Absorb Kans Mutual

The Kansas Union Life Insurance Company of Topeka has absorbed the entire business of the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company in a complete merger. The new entity consolidates assets, with over 25 million dollars in issued stock and a strong capital base, and aims to expand services to policyholders across the state. Leaders and officers from both firms are retained to oversee the transition as the merger becomes effective.

The Kansas Union Life Insurance Company of Topeka Kanes Union Life Insurance Company Willy Ransie Mutual Life Insurance Company Boveri Jacieson Strerta Konner Viton Josh Mulvane C.J. Devila A & Brea Baru T. Howe Ehmpahs Morrill al At Malvane Hank Repel Choe Dern Carmel Con Cony Wilder A. T & von A. T & von Stulyann, Capitalier PL. Handbrake Centralia- Pepelebank Tien Score Hegiine Wiens Piret National Bank Flurtok A. A Wilder Rebine Geetle Che Nellal Pold Agit Denen Kaness Mutual Tate Pune Uribe Cortitinaves Burands Conmondartion Steie Gilready Pollow Rasurees Treteller Sats Kanvas Taig Lite Innonence Company Tonka Kas Trounthy Atrie Keneas Atuth Frayhanon Eeniymy Gurnap Artana HNL Bertrd Ge Uinketaen Taverns Mutual Tite Insurance Company Ifr Blanche Coerriee Kanste Uniantte Insurance Cmpany Ned Sui Shinetis Ife Insurance Murine Anil Inkurenee Ti Securities Didier Kanean Union Lite Tour- Snce Kanaan Mutuni Lite Dephey Felon Etter Tet Furhace

Fragmentary list of names and small sums from unknown source

Partial OCR shows a scattered list of individuals with small monetary amounts and locations including Minneapolis and Cleburne. Items read like a debtor or ledger fragment with names such as Wm Grubb Geo W Smith and others, alongside varied amounts. Reliable context is unavailable.

Crease Reveaue Grubb Greenleaf Geo W_ Smith Minneapolis Dings i Dann PhNpebure Herman ‘T+ wuren Cleburne Juan Em- Quire Denjamin Jackson Wienila Charles OC Hitchie Manhattan Johe Db Bauer National Military Home Taeuvenworth

No Fight at Detroit Denied by Governor Directive

Fragmentary item from Detroit Michigan notes December 20 with reference to AL Hoon and Sherrie Henry A. Dk pon in Wayne County. Describes a fight being blocked or not allowed to be called off to Detroit and Wayne County by a governor’s instruction. Mentions an attorney and limited actions.

Detroit Michigan AL Hoon Sherrie Henry A. Dk Pon Wayer County Wayne County Bliss Mathy

City backs right of way dispute over Vinewood Park railway

City faces costs and bond obligation after Vinewood Park railway interests push for use of water for a westward route. Court actions and special council motions delayed work, with city funds at stake to cover damages and bridge the controversy.

Walt Calhway Mauser Parker Vinewood Park Vinewoot Scott Cay Flethetheet Vinewand Park Hivesee

Crawford Case Argument Covers City Theater Rule

In district court this morning Crawford’s case was argued with Ha Fan and Wilts present. The city’s attorney urged permanent restraining action against theatrical troupes, alleging violations of city ordinances. Crawford’s counsel contended the city cannot limit independent performances and urged a ruling on due process and jurisdiction. The judge indicated the matter would be taken under advisement.

Crawiera E. M Eugene Ha- Fan Wilts Gronee Lewia Couwtond Cape

How He Lost Thousands in a State Governor Vote

A scrambled OCR report describes Walter Fatlwell Fatlwell, a Farliigvon metioal teacher, losing a large prize in a Kaness governor race. It claims he was narrowly ahead before final totals, but two Republican votes shifted the outcome, keeping the capital prize of 310,000 out of reach.

Walter Fatlwell Kaness Wallowell Thele Batlote pUcket Tiwan Pullwell Ute Hud Hn Sxace Slenane Ware Bin

Tim Corbett and Jeffries purse dispute discussed

Fragmentary exchange recounts a heated talk in Tim Corbett’s room at a Tre eel house about a purse split with heavyweight rival Jim Jeffries. The dialogue hints at a planned challenge or dispute and mentions timing and terms under discussion. The garbled text mentions names like Minnie and references to past confrontations and agreements.

Pidluderprin Bec Sim Jeffries Tim Jim Corbett Treeel House Jeffriex Corbett Jeftetes Corbetton Foven Minnie Seine Carmen

Third district roils over sergeant at arms race

Trouble brews in the Third congressional district over the election of four sergeants at arms for the lower house. Candidates include Fran Cawley of Cowley county supporting Greer and Campbell factions. John W. Skinner of Wine Geld backing Eckert. George W. Campbell backed by the Eckert faction. A Chanute meeting secured Campbell’s candidacy. Campbell’s strength rests in Cowley county with a district backer, while Skinner, previously defeated in north Cowley, faces Pollock’s Arkansas City district victory. The contest pits Greer Burton and Eckert Le Land alignments as supporters maneuver.

Fran Cawley Ing John W. Skinner Greer George W. Campbell A. Kansas Eckert Burton Leland Shatner Pha Campbell Campbell Third Mmpbell Chanute Cowley County Skinner J C. Pollock Arkansas City

Chaffee Named Next Lieutenant General of U.S. Army

Washington dispatch says General Chaffee will succeed General Young as lieutenant general upon Young’s retirement, with Young succeeding General Miles. The WIC department notes the transition as imminent and confirms the sequence of command.

Will Young U. S. Army Washington Wic Department Chaffee Miles

Eleven in the Race for St Louis World’s Fate

A panel will review ten architectural plans submitted for the Isommas building contest. Each contestant’s name is hidden in a sealed envelope. envelopes will be opened in turn to determine the winning design for the Kateos Building project in St Louis. The governor will announce the award after the review.

St. Louis Isommas Prines

Mysterious Smoke At Building Belches From Neighboring Chimney

At about 2 PM town reports smoke rising from the third floor of the Crawford building. Fire Chief Wilmarth investigated and found the smoke originated from a neighboring chimney burning out, its smoke drifting into Crawford’s windows. No source within the Crawford building.

Wilmarth Crawford

Sued For Railroad Fare In Court Action

The district court suit filed this afternoon names L. E. Gideon doing business as Gideon's Big Minstrel Carnival Company and O. T. Crawford. The Santa Fe Railway seeks 67.67 for fare and box office receipts to cover transport costs. Crawford is included as cautionary, though not debtor to the railroad.

L. E. Gideon

City railway adds two new factory cars from St Louis

Two brand new cars arrive for city railway use and will replace the current line car No 100 on the Washburn line. Five large cars are under overhaul but lack motors, delaying their availability.

The City Railway Wight St. Louis Washburn Tle Lowman Hill Hine

Banquet Honors Morton at Chicago Club

Santa Fe vice president Paul Morton was guest of honor at a Chicago club banquet hosted by grocers and merchants. Attendees included Governor Longino of Mississippi, with invites extended to Texas and Louisiana governors. Longino attended, others did not. Morton had earlier toured Texas Mississippi and Louisiana on a state merchants trip.

Santa Fe Chicago Paul Morton Santa Fe Raliroid Morton Texas Mississippi Louisiana A.H. Longine Joseph D. Saylers William W. Heard Longino

New Trial Granted in Mount Ayr Murder Case

Des Moines Dec. Supreme Court grants Mat Hunter a new trial for the murder of Homer Holland at Mount Ayr. Hunter, once a nationally known college football figure and Iowa champion, received temporary reprieve as the case moves forward. Details out of Forbes after the gambling dispute intervened.

Des Moines Mat Hunter Homer Holland Mount Ayr Hue Supreme Court Holland X College Mihiefs Wo Champion Iowa Meni

Cable opening in Honolulu to be celebrated as holiday

The opening of the cable between Honolulu and San Francisco will be a territorial holiday. Governor Dole will declare the day. merchants and associations will send congratulatory messages to the mainland and the cable will be busy with Christmas greetings to the states and abroad.

Associated Press Honoluii Dee Vila San Braselace Honolulu San Francisco Dole Hawai Haliday Hoosevelt Territorial Senate Henry FB. Cooper A. N. Kepeck l J. H. Fisher Renate Cooper Territory Foose Volt Keopockui Maud Piehers Cooper Cooter Manley Washington William He Wright Robinson

Albaugh Recovering In Bed Eight Weeks, Say Physicians

Morton Albaugh slowly improves from a serious injury suffered a week ago after a fall on the state house steps. Doctors warn the recovery will be slow and he will likely remain in bed for eight weeks. The legislature will be half through the session by then, delaying his return until after the session ends.

Morton Albaugh State House Mzid Mikely Gittre

Deputy Hollen arrests G. St. Carpenter in Chanute

Deputy U S Marshal Hollen Peck arrested G St Carpenter yesterday at Chanute for forcing Alame to a $30 money order. Carpenter committed to Bourbon county jail in default of bond with hearing set for December 26. The 8 year old daughter Lole Ebright of 1200 Finmore ill with diphtheria. Fire crew responded to 725 Buchanan St this morning. Involuntary bankruptcy papers filed for J H Sheffy, a Stafford merchant, case from the Second district headquartered at Wichita. Creditors list and assets not yet specified.

United States Hollenpeck G. St. Carpenter Chanute Alame Carpenter Bourbon County Lole Henry Ebright Finmore Buchanan Street GL. Walker J. H. Sheffy United States Bankruptcy Court Second District Wichita Sheffey Ina Merchant Stafford Kan

Second Wesleyan and other church services listed

A dense schedule lists multiple church services across Second Wesleyan Front Lutheran First Baptist Lake Street Mission Free Methodist First Methodist Episcopal Avondale Northern Topeka churches with sermon titles such as The Face of Jesus Christ The Wonderful Gift and Christmas sermon and other Sunday school and youth meetings. Local pastors include Rev G B Howard Rev J A Ott Rev J L Howga and Rev Abram Wyman along with congregational activities and Christmas programs at various addresses.

Second Wesleyan Church Howard Howaga Front Lutheran Church Fifth Land Harrison Streets J. A. Ott Parton First Baptist Church Ninth and Jackson Streets Philip Wendell Crannell di D the Prince of Peace Lake Street Dunter CE C. F. Im First Methodist Episcopal Church J. T. McFarland D. D Floyd J. Seaman Jesus Christ Epworth League First Tattorian Church Abram Wyman Teple Whittler Neon First Congregational Church Harrison and Seventh Streets Prandht J. Hayes Axiuther Christian Endeavor Senton Reforment Presbyterian Church Corner Clay and Tanth McLean Coleman Luke Third Presbyterian Church Corer Branner Matfeck Christies Weviers Thea C. EB Second Church of Christ Scientiat West Ninth Street Iam

Supreme court orders new trials for two murder cases

Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court ordered new trials for Phillipe and Rooks, black men convicted of murdering Marshal Bou Adlled during a robbery arrest attempt. The Des Moines area note mentions Sleepers at Valley Junction, with unclear local details and a separate burglary report at Miller's drug store.

Des Moines Supreme Court Phillipe and Rooks Marshal Bou- Adlled Sleepers Et Valley Junction Der Valier Idunetion Miller's Drug Store

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