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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1902

Page

6

Chaffee Divorce Case Moves to Supreme Court

A divorce petition filed by Mrs. Chaffee against Reganf was heard in county court with Mrs. Chaffee absent. The issue of alimony and custody was raised, and the case was continued on ground of venue. Attorneys Lienhart and Alexander represented Mrs. Chaffee. the matter was transferred to the Supreme Court for appeal.

W. . Chaffee Reganf Hazen Chaffee Vencouver Wupreme Court Bertush Cie Chafine

Ex Nun Arrest Shocks Columbus Clergy

Ex nun Margeret Ta Shepherd was arrested on a warrant charging circulating obscene literature. The case drew Catholic officials and police attention as a crowd gathered near the temple where supporters followed her to police court.

Columbus Margeret Wolf Judt Teaver Sra Shépdeni'e Ee Teenie

Brooklyn Signs Mullin From South Bend Pitcher Deal

South Bend star pitcher George Mullin, 21, has signed with the Brooklyn National League club. Mullin rose from prairie beginnings to prominence in the Union and Western associations, excelling as a top pitcher for Fort Wayne last season. Detroit St Louis and Cincinnati also showed interest.

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Young Hutchinson Telegraphist Firman Carswell Shines

Firman Carswell, 17, son of W C Carswell of the Western Talon at Hutchinson, is reputed the youngest operator in the state. A telegraphist since age 10, he now works at Trinidad with Colorado Wheel and Iron, serving as stenographer and telegrapher, a role often needing two specialists.

Firman Carswell W. C. Carswell Western Talon Hutchinson Firman Colorado Weel and Iron Company Trinidad

Tiffany dies at 90 in New York city home

Charles T. Tiffany senior member of Tiffany & Co died today in New York at his home from pneumonia aged 90. He had led the firm for many years and remained a prominent figure in the jewelry trade.

New York Charles T. Tiffany Tiffany & Co Tis

Calls for thorough probe of Kansas River bridge deals

County official Abr. Rain says a complete investigation into the four bridges over the Kansas River should occur amid campaign rumors. He accuses ex-commissioner Boot Kelney and others of improper contract handling, defending fellow commissioner Silas Jala and incumbent Haines from attacks that threaten their political futures.

Kansas River Silas Jala Rain Gistrice SH. Halves Board of County Commissioners Iso Jon. Stewart Tar Boa Boot Kelney Haines Rodgers Abr Kelsey

Trainload of ice reaches Topeka ice houses

A Topeka dispatch reports a train of seven cars from Wyoming delivered 1,200,000 pounds of ice to the Mutual Ice company. Ice was stored at the new Mutual ice house at Madison Street foot. The plant on its lots will be the largest in Topeka at an estimated cost of 204,000. Creation of cold storage is planned ahead of the summer demand.

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Remarkable Record by Sioux Puns Carrier

Eugene Newell, who won a four year contract to carry the mall between De Smet and Drakels, has traveled nearly four times around the earth on this route. Over 11 years he has made only one trip during a severe winter. In eight years he would total about 2498 trips, covering 37 260 miles, nearly four times around the globe. He is believed to lead rail carriers in long distance driving in the United States.

Eugene Newell de Smet Dyrakels Howard Drakela United States Ainele Sams Mall

Stilwell Returns Home After British Capital Sums

A cablegram to Vice President W. Bees reports Stilwell sailing from London with 3 million dollars in British capital for the Orient. Stilwell, previously in Europe, formed a subsidy tied to Mexican government support and will join Sylvester in New York to return to Rapens City. Work on the mine in Mexico to be expedited while U S operations continue.

London Orient Kansas City W. Wo Bees Mexico Borden Europe Stilweil Mil Hine Sylvester New York Stilwer Rapens City

Shawnee Oil and Gas charter granted in Topeka

Topeka residents form Shawnee Oil and Gas company with capital stock of 1200 and operations planned in Topeka and nearby. Incorporators include George M. Sabin and others. Other new for profit corporations granted charters include Manneka State Bank and Solomon Valley Milling, with various capitals. Louisville bott and iron plant burned in Louisville Kentucky. Kansas City man cut in two in Dew Moines while assisting a machinery installation.

Topeka Bn Feclne Shawnee Oil and Gas Company Wil Tave Pfoces Chnaute George M. Sabin W. A. Thorpeon T B. Sweet Elickerrer A.D. Washburn Ling Association Lindshoro Soros Bethany Manneka State Bank Mahaska Washington County J. B. Khraai & Sons Manu Enterprise Solomon Valley Milling Companys Osborne Wrathing Memming Company Cherokee The Kansas Health Investment Compane One Imporia Dew Moines Pelris Fread W. Creasey Kansas City Dew Munroe

North Topeka notes and community updates a busy week

North Topeka society items record illnesses moves births travel and gatherings. Rev Holman ill at home. James Ward taken to Riverside Hospital. New power seat at Withers grocery. Mrs Mark Putnam visiting friends. A son born to Mr and Mrs Brill. Rev Mooney considers a Colorado posting. Community groups meet at Nellie Grant’s home. Halloween style masquerade hosted by Barrett hall with many households attending.

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Pioneer Real Estate Man Credits Kodol Cure

Prominent Topeka dealer Ross, 77, with 37 years in town, credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for ending his lifelong stomach troubles. He and wife Lydia say their appetites returned and pains disappeared after using the product, praising its effect and endorsing it to fellow citizens.

Topekan Kodol IL Ress Topeka Kam Ross First Presbyterian Church Thoms Ross Lydia Te Roos Kan

Quadrennial Mailweighing Begins on Western Railways

Beginning March 1, railroads west of the Missouri River in Kansas and Nebraska will start a quadrennial weighing of mail. Weighing will occur for five days or more on all lines in the territory. Railroads will be paid by the government based on weight carried, with a fixed rate per hundred pounds per mille.

Missouri River Ansas Vnd Nebraska

Candidate Seeks Second Term in Local Council Race

Wewett, a longtime Unity store employee of thirty years, announces candidacy for council in the Republican primary on March 10. He steps in after Mr. Warner withdraws from the race, seeking the seat in the ward.

Sul G Hewett Wito Unity Warner

Siloam Lodge Becomes First to Sell Masonic Temple Bonds

The Siloam lodge of Mason leads in selling the Masonic temple allotment. Of 66 bonds allocated to Siloam, more than 700 bonds were subscribed overall, with 68 percent paid. Bonds are expected to be disposed of and actual temple work to begin next spring.

Siloam Lodge of Mason

County officials lease fair grounds to Kansas State Pair association

The county commissioners and the Kansas State Pair association agreed on a ten year lease of the fair grounds. The county will lease the grounds to the association and fund road repairs fences and a barn while the association will handle all other improvements. If the association fails to yield a fair two years the lease becomes void. The terms were not final but expected to be settled at the next meeting.

Kansas State Pair Association Yrold Leuke Jeane Hin

Funeral of Jacob August at West Sixth Avenue home

Dr J E Roberts of Kansas City conducted the funeral services for Jacob Allenet at 19 West Sixth Avenue this forenoon assisted by Jacob Levi who read the Hebrew ritual The casket was taken to Topeka then to Cypress Hill Cemetery New Jersey for burial. The Machias Springs incident and a public notices follow.

J. E. Roberts Kansas City Jacob Allenet West Sixth Avenue Jacob Levi Topeka Cypress Hill N. J

Stolen Pony and Railway Times in Topeka Notice

Stray or stolen items include a bay mare and pony branded T A on left hip. reward for return. Also notes train schedules and railroad time tables for Westbound routes ROCK ISLAND and MISSOURI PACIFIC with arrival and departure details.

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