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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1902

Page

7

New Geyser Exhibition At Norris Geyser Basin

Major John Pitch St. Louis supervisor of Yellowstone Park reports a newly observed eruption at Norris Geyser Basin. The Yellowstore Park association plans an exhibit of volcanic activity in the porcelain basin. The Constant Crater measures 26 inches wide and 14 inches long, with eruption durations from three to seven minutes at intervals of one hour to three quieters.

St Louis Pex John Pitchst USA Yellowstone Wetlong Park Fos Yellowstore Park Association Norris Geswer Volcania Accim Porcelain Basin Enanaria

Supreme court ruling in Chiles case spurs druggist cases

The Saturday supreme court decision on the Nick Chiles case signals a shift in liquor sales wording and could end many district court prosecutions. Judge Hazen had dismissed most counts, but the new ruling narrows charges against W. Ho Goutier and W. F. Kunts. City Attorney Feer will review remaining cases for weaknesses in light of the decision.

Supreme Court Nick Chiles District Court Judseilasra Agulest W. Ho Guutier W. F. Kunts Hazea Ani Feer Gianna

Real Estate Transfers Across Several Neighborhoods

Real estate transfers list numerous parcels and deeds including Pieruts to T. Craw part, Patcheet Street land to Mertha Jay, Rathosd Avenue and Palmer's Addition entries, and various parcels on Jefferson Street Holliday's addition West View and Spruce Street. Queues of trustees, mortgages, and minor sums noted alongside street names and areas.

MT. George Howell and Innsbend Luthye Palmer T. & Crawpart Lewis Street Newt Lot Co Mertha Jay H. Muteane Rathosd Avenue Wddi Saga Trace Thoma Gam FWA Cooper Eral Tan F. Whent Marshall Tefferson Holliday H.W. Vankir Quincy Street West View W. Oyed Mae Wee H. King Lew CE Jewett Spruce Street West Park Adili

Warden McClaughry Visit Prompts Prison Funding Request

Warden Me, formerly in Washington, urged the house appropriations committee to fund a new federal prison. He sought a $200 appropriation to accelerate construction through civilian labor. The report notes his appearance before lawmakers and the ongoing push for the project.

McClaughry Taavenworth Washington House Appropriations Committee Ger Thomas

Police Jottings and Topeka Poker Case Tangle

Fear that Dowevan s Braves mislead them erupts amid a Sunday poker game probe. Officers note a Topeka peace guardians clash with Holt Hagar and city dealers, while nine suspects face hearings on possible offenses. January fines reach 125.15 with back dues 108, affecting city treasury.

Smith and Nelson Enter Governor Candidacy Race

McPherson dispatch reports Farmer A W Smith announced his candidacy at a county central committee meeting. The move shocks observers amid stories that Palmer Smith might run and notes McPherson County is backing Frank Nelson for state superintendent. Nelson vows renomination while Smith’s bid unsettles local party dynamics.

McPherson AW. Smith McPherson County Central Committee Palmer Smith Kansas Boss Busters Frank Nelerns Brith Seventh Congress Frank Nelson McPherean Ste Paersoe Ifistriou Tate Hoek

Taland Route Tickets On Sale For Wichita Return

Tickets from Wichita to Taland and back go on sale February 12 13 and 14 with good for return February 15. The notice notes a focus on route sales and ventilation concerns amid ambiguous context.

Avery Baw

Notorious New Canaan leader linked to shooting case

Juden G. Daft Nichols of New Canaan Conn once a prominent local figure is now believed to be of unsound mind after ordering his son to fire at Frank Clark and ejecting his wife from the home. His inconsistent reply My wife is innocent is cited by friends as evidence of instability.

Juden G. Daft Nichols New Canaan Conn Frank Clark Nichols

FAVORS HOME RULE Dr Lyman Abbott Advocates Local Option

Dr Lyman Abbott urged local option at Carnegie Hall in New York during a talk on the Saloon Question. He pressed for forbearance and local action to reflect New York City’s will, arguing conscience should govern personal liberty and that rural voters should not impose their views on urban residents. General Stewart L Woolford presided as the big audience applauded Abbott’s home rule message.

Lyman Abbott New York Carnegie Stewart L. Woolford Albott Abbctt New

Murder Trial Reopens Over Chloroform Death Claim

New York February 10 The trial of Albert T Patrick for the murder of Mary Hice resumes after a juror issue paused proceedings Last Tuesday Dr H B Swami testified on direct that Rice lung changes likely stem from inhalation of chloroform The cross examination explored technical aspects of chloroform effects on blood Redirected testimony maintained the death cause consistent with autopsy findings

New York Albert T. Patrick Wat Maryi Hice H. B. Swamis Rice

Evangelist Hill Returns From Valencia Revival

Evangelist J F C Hill comes back to Topeka from Plymouth Congregational church near Valencia after a two week revival. Four conversions reported and Hill says the organization was strengthened. He plans evangelistic work at Blacksmith church near Valencia and eventual hall or mission in Topeka. Friends deny any effort to seize the East Eighth Street mission. He left because he could not locate the supposed leaders and contends his aim was building up, not tearing down. If a suitable hall is found, he may conduct meetings in Quinque Heights area before warm weather.

J. FC. Hill Topeka Plymouth Congregational Church Valencia Mr. Hill Blacksmith Church Thut East Eighth Street Cog Hill Will

Green Goods Letters Warn of Old Swindle Circulation

Confidential letters from New York green sheds have reached many in the area during park week. Postmaster John Guthr and Clerk Geo Sharitt are among federal officials questioned by District Attorney JS Lean after WC Steptenan, a real estate dealer, reported receiving one of the letters. The scheme shifts to fake Government style bills printed on silklike paper with pale engraving, aimed to fool ordinary people.

M New York Green Sheds Asun Bela John Guthr Fee TB Geo Sharitt JS Lean WC Steptenan Bilia Cain

Morristown Mother and Neighbor Child Die After Cliff Fall

New York report says Elwood P. Fichenon of Morristown New Jersey took his five year old daughter Mabel and neighbor Albert Collins to Copperas Mountain to view forest fires. A gust of wind toppled them over a 204 foot cliff. Mrs Fichenon tried to catch her daughter but both fell to rocks. Mabel died instantly. The Collins girl survived with injuries and head for help.

New York Elwood P. Fichenon Morristown N. J Mabel Alberts Collins Green Pot Copperas Mountain

The Tug of War Riot Among Greek Orthodox Factions

Riot erupted in Chicago as Greek Orthodox factions clashed at a meeting. Three policemen tried to intervene. arrests and injuries followed. Rioters pressed 300 or more angrily, one officer struck by a chair and knocked down stairs. panic forced people to leap from windows as police restored order after several minutes.

Chicago

Abstract of Title Endorsed as Valid by Noted Lawyers in Missouri Land Claim

Henry Post of Gitman Missouri holds an abstract dated July 18 17 % claiming title to land in Stone County. An attorney who saw the document said it was endorsed as legal by Hufun Choate and Daniel Woleter and deemed a valid guaranty of title. The land stems from four leagues granted by the Spanish government to Dr Joseph Valtiero, an early Cuban War captain, who died in New Orleans. His heirs hired Te and Web ster to opine on the abstract’s validity for the large tract. See City Ticket Office Asion Pacific R R Kansas.

Joseph Valliero Eighth Louisiana Valtiero New Orleans Webster

Topeka Funeral Notice at Third Church EL EL Vanzant

Notica lists members to meet at hall 117 West Sixth Tuesday at 1 31 o clock to attend the funeral of Mrs E Kay at the Third Church EL EL Vanzant. Secretly Rosy Cheeks Do you want them. Do you amply to giau Sun beeith. Do you want to eae Eienaxs Guers Nerve Compound. oo bo terse W. Stansted Kansas Ave Marshall Broz lif Kansas Avenue.

Notica ‘Topeka Todee No Hall West Sixth Mra Os E Kay EL EL Vanzant W. Stansted Kansas Avenue Marshall Broz Lif Kunsas Avenue

Seaton Defends Labor Ties Against Alleged Bias

Captain John Seaton defends his record before the State Society of Labor delegates, insisting he acts honestly in duty without personal or party prejudice. He recounts long ties to workers, payroll loyalty, and a past where he reported a railroad bill's status with a bipartisan panel, noting an apology from a lobby committee for a supposed trick.

Bia John Seaton State Society of Labor Costenine Neena Trich Pevenne Sniv Sammon Jmen House

Right to Interpose Denied in Bishop Dore’s Confirmation

London Feb 10 court rules in the case of Charles A Dore’s bishopric election that objectors Kensit and others have no right to interpose against the crown’s nomination. The ruling notes crown prerogative and advises caution in public notices to avoid tempting objections during confirmation.

Dore London High Court of Justice Baron Alverstant Charles A. Dore Aswinetic Worcenter John Kensit Juwtive Henry VII

Fragmented Telegraph Notices From Around the World

A jumble of telegram briefs reports deaths in Odell family circles Philadelphia Feb 10. Belgian steamship Helzenland grounded near Delaware breakwater. Cable service disrupted with limited forwarding days. Berlin missionaries attacked but escaped. Mining deaths in Montana and vigil at Yale amid racing talk. Reports from St Paul on a grieving husband dying after his wife. Winfield Kansas to host a key Republican congressional contest on June 12 with about a dozen candidates expected.

Odelt Gor Ode Odeit Z. Odell Cohuppin Cophel Odell Odell Iadeh Philadelphia Delaware Ss Am Winfield Kansas Republican Congressional Committee

Wichita and Return via the Rock Island Route

Train offer shows a Wichita round trip via the Rock Island Route with travel on February 10 and 15. Returned dates listed as February 15 with good for return.

Wichita Rock Island

Free Dispensary Seeks Doctors and Legal Help in Topeka

Free dispensary run by seven Topeka physicians offers free medical care to those unable to pay. Attorney D Humphreys has moved to 4 Kansas Ave. Also notices for salemen wanted and a Cleveland company advertisement appear among the clipped text.

Kansas Ave 1St St Topeka

For Sale and Exchange Real Estate Notices

For sale vacant lots and houses on time payments. Listings include Good vacant lots near Lowman Jill cottage near ear lave Flot N Morris Homa and Fillmore near No 1 Kansas Ave east front for ev a cant lots. House and 2 lots Walnut tone hanes near Toth a uth ualneam Lot Nort piece hens depot suburban land. West 6th etc. For exchange farm and rite for city property. Also carpentry and office listings.

Lowman Jill Cottage Morris Homa Fillmore Kansas Ave Nort Peice Brown Ity M. Heery Kansas Avenue Altul Large

Railroad Timetables Westbound Service Update

Rail notice shows Rock Island schedules for westbound travel. timetable page lists routes and times. Anomalous OCR fragment references Topeka and Missouri lines, indicating station or routing notes that require confirmation.

Rock Island

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