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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1902

Page

6

Burlingtons Very Low Rates On Colonials March April 1905

Northwest settlers are informed of the Burlington and Kanna Lines low one way rates for March and April 1905 to Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound points Spokane Butte Helena and surrounding districts. Consult nearest ticket bulletin for exact prices. The Burlington Northern Pacific Express offers through coaches chair cars and sleepers to Dulutte Spokane Puget Sound and Portland.

Burlington Kanna Lines Burlington House Kanas Territory Portland Tacoma Seattle Puget Sound Spokane Butte Helena Hurlington-Northern Pacifc Dutte Melts Puget Hound Denver Northeest Burlington Hin Burlington- Northern

Miners and Operators Fail to Reach Pact in Iowa Despatch

In Des Moines Illinois February report on the joint conference of the scale committee of the Iowa miners and mine operators ends without agreement after 34 hours. Miners await a decision on sale questions and demand employment of special shot firers along with improved yard and track facilities at most mines.

Illinois Des Moines Towa Texue

Woman Tried to Die After Poison Plot in Manhattan Hotel

City marshal inquiry follows a case in which Mrs. Smit, once of 31 Monroe Street, met a young man named Wil Hamilton from Topeka at the Order Park hotel. A violent flare ended when the woman consumed poison and whisky, with reports of threats to the man and claims of an attempted escape from an officer.

Manhattan Paves Smit Monroe Street Smith Wil Hamilton Topak Natian Order Park Alent Thorclock Hasaliten Tiawultos Rawleaks Alan Calera Sip Pavey

Reform School Confinement For Two Escapees

Archie Campbell and Abner Grea were sentenced to three years in a Hutchinson reform school after pleading guilty to escaping twice from U a wen. The term may be reduced for good behavior by reform officers. Portland committee names a ways and means group to solicit subscriptions for additional Lewis and Clark stock.

Archie Campbell Abner Grea Fink Hutchingon U Awen Buteninson Wayn and Means Portland Ore Lewis and Clark

North Topeka Social Notices From March Daily

Daily notes from North Topeka mention visitors and travels across towns, with mentions of weddings, illnesses, and a March California ticket sale. Local dances, club reports, and bridge scores frame social life. several names appear with addresses and family ties in Topeka and nearby areas.

Exiled telegraph operator in Topeka hospital crisis

W A Long a Santa Fe telegraph operator recently in Topeka from Dodge City lies critically ill at Christ hospital with Brights disease and stomach trouble. He was expelled from Santa Fe hospital for rule violations and later found delirious on the street. Hallie Turner of Marysville Ohio, his fiance, arrives with his brother to help care for him.

W. A. Long Santa Fe Topeka Dodge City Santa Fe Hospital Christ Hospital Long Bright Marys Mise Hallie Turner Marynville Ohio

Stansfield buys Clements residence on Taylor Street

George Stansneia the druggist has purchased the D A Clements house at 600 Taylor Street and plans spring remodeling for his use. The ten room home sits on a broad lawn in a pretty city drive, with the Gay family in residence since Mr Clements moved to Kansas City. Sale handled by Payne and Thompson.

George Stansneia D. A. Clements Taylor Treet Clements F. C. Gay

Political Gossip and Congressional Debate on Funston Honor

The column reports on political gossip surrounding General Funston and Senator Burton. It details Burton’s critique of a record tribute to Funston, clarifies Funston’s ranks, and notes differing views within Congress. It also mentions a Dodge dispatch, the Haynesville Telexcope race, and shifts in the Fifth District race and fusion debate at a Populist conference with Harris’s status debated.

W. A. Harris First District Resolutions Committee Leavenworth County Hartis

Treaty Hangs Fire Amid Far East Crises

Feb 2 report notes emperor’s concern over disaster to Fifth regiment in Amori province with 200 alleged deaths, a court of inquiry to probe the incident, record cold across Japan, and a wreck of the Knight Companion steamship near Katsura with 109 aboard safe. China, Russia, and Britain align against Russia in Manchuria talks, while Japan contemplates concessions and mining rights. Baron Kodama resigns as war minister amid calls for a fuller loot investigation and a reshuffle in the cabinet.

Toklo Rem Yaa Yirorim Amori Japan Hokkaido Knight Companion Katsura Greenshielde, Cowie & Co Portland Asiatie Steamship Company Portland Ore America England Jusia China Manchuria East China Railway Thelband Haron Kodama Gentaro Fourmosa War Ministry Viscourit Pulissiine

Real Estate Transfers and Water Supply Report

Real estate transfers list many parcels sold in Topeka and nearby, including Cheshire Provident Tratitution to J J Carter, Gardinier to J Travis, and Magill to Fowler. Amounts range from 600 to 1800 dollars, with parcels on Railroad, Wabash, and West Street. Wellington’s Water Supply notes 200,000 gallons daily from wells east of the union depot, with some wells drying, and a March 2 golf convention to form a national body for favorable legislation.

Cheshire Provident J. J. Carter Kansas Avenue Hitch- Wies HC. Gardinier J. ©. Travis Topeka Avenue Curtis A.G. Magill J. L. Fowler Railroad Avenue Liververte Dod Ok Aid Wit Boeebher Wabash Avenue Milligan Winan¢ial Association Hearick West Street Martin & Dennis M. Crowe J. Davie Geo McClann Washburn D. Te But- Carter Kehsas Avenue Ritchie Wellington Oeens Run Union Depot Hunter Clnba

WANTED help and domestic staff

WANTED Munsger for a new business. to handle men and money. The Line Hee Co. 7 Wansneav. WANTED A good book and nousekeeper full charge with good wages. Topeka ave. WANTED White girl for general houe work, good wages. Topeka ave. WANTED GIH to bake bread, 4 per Week. Dining room girl wanted southeast corner Highth and Quincy.

Munsger Hee Co Wansneav Topeka Ave Southeast Corner Highth and Quincy

Baker and Eckert Charged With Grand Larceny in City Funds

Henry J. Baker former paying teller in the city treasurer office and Louis H. Eckert former tax collector surrendered to authorities in Buffalo on February 26 charged with grand larceny. Baker allegedly misappropriated 5200 on November 1 1900 and Eckert 7000, both pleading not guilty at arraignment with bonds set at 2500 and 3000 respectively.

Buffalo Henry J. Baker Cane Louis H. Eckert Gerst Ball Baker Eckbert

Patrick Murder Trial Hears Jones Confess Chloroform Killing

New York February 26 The cross examination of Charles F Jones continued in the trial of Albert T Patrick accused of murdering W M Rice Jones testified he killed Rice by chloroform under Patricks orders He also said he made four statements about the death including one to Police Captain McCluskey dated October 4 1900 claiming Patrick was Rice's lawyer Rice sent notes to Patricks office and Jones was present when Rice signed the so called 1900 will.

New York Charles F. Jones Albert T. Patrick W. M Rice Jones Rice Pattick Moore Oriel Tuve McCluskey Detective Bureau Patrick G Jones

Gar lands buys Moravia to rename Weet Pittsburg

Pittsburg entrepreneur John W. Garland of Garland Chain Co buys the town of Moravia Lawrence County and 600 acres near Rankin on the Pittsburg Lake Erie line for over 900000. The area will gain a new town name Weet Pittsburg and a large industry is expected. Moravia currently has about 100 houses.

Pittsburg John W. Garland Garland Chain Company Rankin Mora Via Lawrence County

Tolstoi Portraits Placed Under Lock and Key

A fogbound dispatch reports Tolstoi portraits and booksellers ordered to suppress possession. Art sellers must pledge in writing to refrain from displaying Tolstoi images henceforth.

FOR SALE REAL ESTATE Multiple listings from Brown and others

A jumble of real estate ads offering various properties for sale and exchange. Vacant lots near Washburn and Homer, suburban tracts near Topeka, a 9 acre poultry farm at Senton, several houses with payments, and exchange requests. Also rentals and railroad lands noted with prices and contact names such as C. A Sonnet, Speaker Henderson, and M Heery.

ALE Washburn EL Cornet Jos Fillmore Walnut Grove Linaee ubuToun Senenton Cheng State House Man Speaker & Henderson Tyter Inquire Mi House M. Heery Monroest U. 2 Sth Ith Ste West BJ. Brown Columbian Mhde

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