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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1902

Page

6

Bentley jailed for contempt in South Chibrothus ton case

Judge Smith sentenced John F. Bentley of the printing firm Bre of Fent Ley Murray 4 Cu to 9 days in jail for refusing to bring the firm's books to a grand jury investigation into scandals in South Chibrishment town management. The town collector had work done by the firm at town expense and Bentley refused to produce records citing possible self incrimination. The sentence, previously issued, was remitted for further consideration and today put into force.

Chicago Smith Criminal Court John F. Bentley Fentley Murray HH. Puller Bentley Waa

Death of Mrs. Sarah Ewing in Decatur Illinois

Mrs Sarah A Ewing aged 65 a longtime resident of Decatur Illinois died at her home after fifty years of prominence in central Illinois She was a relative of Adlai Stevenson and mother of the late Charles A Ewing and was connected with local affairs for decades.

Sarah Ewing Decatur Sarah Charles A. Ewing Adlai Stevenson

Marvelous Growth of Hair Promises Free Trials Worldwide

A garbled medical ad claims astonishing hair growth cures and free trial packages for all who write. It touts a renowned physicochemical head and promises sensational worldwide discoveries. The piece mocks doctors and laboratory enemies while urging readers to act now for miraculous results.

Ibn Discoverer

Ferry Collision In Snow Injures Dozens On Central

In dense snow a Baltimore and Ohio tug struck the Jersey Central ferry Central as it neared slip near Copeconing. About 600 passengers were aboard. twelve women fainted and several passengers panicked as the women’s cabin was hit. The vessel steadied and continued to New York with no serious injuries reported.

New York Jermey Central Railroad Central Hee Baltimore & Ohio Vemnel

United States Steel releases January report to stockholders

A preliminary report by United States Steel, signed by Charles Schwab and Elbert Gary, outlines operations since it came under reference ten months ago. It highlights a bright outlook for 1902, with production at capacity, strong demand for finished products, and a policy to keep prices steady to support trade and national business interests.

New York United States Steel Corporation Charles H. Schwab Elbert H. Gary Elena Dirmly Revert Mitte

Dorutios and the syndicate agreement dated January 3

The company reports a November 30 balance showing receivables of 16 and additional bills and cash on hand totaling 520 340 640 8. Inventories are 36 08907 with finished goods and supplies listed. Current liabilities and contracts are noted, while debts and collection efforts are discussed as the business aims to stay viable.

Dorutios Bees Coutuda Mnal St Verment Minthal Teinese Ywan Witbioland Orexan Hskelsi Matos Com Pauler Wear Companion Maul Geen Petes Res

Two Kansas Men Seek Release From Austrian Army

Jonep and Michael Danel of Kansas are released from Austrian service amid U S questions. J S Dean, U S district attorney for Kansas, cites correspondence with Austrian officials over the men who claim American citizenship and seek final naturalization. Attorney General Godard says Austria-Hungary cannot legally keep them in service. if refused, the case will go to state and foreign channels. The United States will demand their release.

Jonep Michael Danel Kansas United States Dean Iola Kas Dwkn Godard Atioeney Dean Jordhan Kanes State Bar Association Topeka Supreme Court State Supreme Court Bar Association Silas Porter Stanley H. C Dooley Coffeyville Kanene James Hagerman St. Louis Hagerman Hegerman Peka Losal Department Santa Fe Durige McCrary Missouri Pacitic Missouri Pacific America Copeland Priday Fred Dumont Smith Sincey Sidney Hays Tapert T. N. Sedgwick Irs Justicn Jom EL Miin Manhattan

Glucose Trust Plans Major U S Steel Scale Move

New York reports a massive glucose industry consolidation with planned New Jersey incorporation. The trust would total 99 million dollars in capitalization, split into 320 million preferred and 350 million common shares, pulling in firms such as Glucose Sugar Refining, Dinot Sugar Refining of Pekintil, Charles Pope Glucose Manufacturing, National Storch, and New York Glucose Co.

New York Times New Jersey United States Steel Corporation New Trust Glucose Sugar Refining Company Diinot Sugar Refining Company of Pekintil Charles Pope Glucous Manufacturing Company National Storch Company New York Glucose Company

Territory Events Happenings That Attract Some People

Guthrie Ge Jan 3 Territory reports a survey of incidents as yesterday's news. A shooting in Caddo ward Neely left a man injured, a girl killed, and a pulled pistol incident to be investigated. A salon fight over whisky in the Texan saloon wounded a man. a house fire cremated a child. a theft at Paul’s Valley stock goods burned with loss.

Guthrie Todius Mull Will Parker Eis Tatty Jerkur Wan Wilburton Sirs Biache Weighnurs Paul’e Vaile Saino Devine Wan Reeves

Santa Fe Land Case Testimony by Ex Congressmen Broderick

In Santa Fe the government contends the Santa Fe railway was granted over 74 000 acres of public lands and seeks title return. Ex congressman Broderick testifies as the government argues the land title should pass back to the government. Purchasers who bought from the land company are not required to surrender their titles.

Santa FE Broderick Stroderick Santa Fe Railway Company Our Santa Fe Company

Fire destroys five story brick building in Chicago

A five story brick structure in Chicago was consumed by a blaze causing estimated damages under 150000 dollars. The fire broke out in the early morning on Humots street, gutting upper floors and revealing collapse of the inner walls. Fire crews battled flames, with limited access to the scene and several onlookers reporting smoke and alarms.

Chicago Vpire Tse Smith

Trolley Car Plunges Down Hill Injuring Passengers

Pittsburg January 30 injury report from Witmerding Hill. Car No 603 of the Pittsburg McKewport and Connellsville Traction line ran away on a steep incline plunging over a 20 foot embankment. Harvey Shanow motorman Williams Shasffer conductor and Thomas King passenger escaped by jumping. All injured but not seriously. Car demolished.

Pittsburgs Witmerding Hill Tracton Key Rail Pittsburg McKew Port & Connellsville Harvey Shanow Willams Shasffer Thomas King Iilis

Cross in three days new CPR ocean to ocean service

St Paul Jan 30 Prominent CPR plans a fast ocean to ocean service to start in spring. Equipment costing nearly 1 600 000 will be built in the United States and supplied to CPR. The service will run tri weekly with a 72 hour Montreal to Vancouver schedule and no local stops.

St Paul Ocean Canadian Pacific United States Montreal Vancouver

Nez Perces Dance At Lapwal Creek Fifty Indians Engage

A tidal Nez Perce dance near Lapwal creek fifteen miles from Lewiston Tolano draws about twenty two hundred members. The rite stems from a council last week protesting Lapwal agency moves and the transfer of control to the Lapwal industrial school superintendent. Chiefs George Moser Philip McWarland and Peo Peo Kaliot lead the dance as guards stand watch to bar whisky while officials seek to keep peace.

Lewiston Tolano Van Lapwal Creek Lapwal Aie Tdlun Industrial School Vourtiles Washington George Moser Philip McWarland Ett

Sundrome Exposition Honors Mrs Watson With Instrument Prize

At the Midwinter exposition closing night in the Sundrome, Mrs. PF E Watson is named the most popular person by vote and presented with a serviced gold cornet in a lined case. Innes will formally bestow the prize Tuesday night during a Tinonth concert at the Auditorium, with judging and a protective program to follow.

FE Watson Watvan Kansas PF. E. Son Kanaan Abe Bundrinster Innes Watron Tinea Aeicrine Rio Intereng Innes Guare Erie Nutes Aalvarioe Sanateids Graig

Peculiar Accident Claims Northern Pacific Conductor

Geo Faqder a Northern Pacific freight conductor is dead after a peculiar accident near Duluth. While tending an extra train from the west he struck at a broken brake shoe with a lining bar and a rod slipped, wedging into his stomach as the speeding train forced the rod inward, causing fatal internal injuries.

Northern Pacific Reeder Duluth

Lyman twins in Crawford engagements for Merry Chase

Spe dl ent Crawford shows feature the Lyman twins in A Merry Chase with matinee and night prices of 19 to 25 cents and 26 to 55 cents for the night pass. Spedden Paige bring four act Thoroughbred to Crawford Monday with vaudeville acts and two or more specialties between acts. Ladies free Monday night with reserved seats 30 cents. City Ticket Office Union Pacific Road Kansas Ave.

Lyman Twin Brothers Crawford Spedden & Paige

Stone Kidnapping Efforts Spawn Fresh Rescue Push

Washington reports no ransom paid for Miss Stone yet and captors remain at large. Agents have lost contact with the brigands as Turkish troops deter them but efforts to secure her release will continue in a new direction after the current line was broken.

Washington Miss Stone

Wheat and grain markets show mixed early trading in Chicago

Chicago readers see wheat futures budge between gains and losses as May contracts swing. Provisions open firm on hog spark and slight price uptick, while pork and ribs trade under pressure amid mixed demand and uncertain futures.

Chicago Barat Anders Une Operaiane Orn Inter Erwine Fey Eyeine Sles Ware

Arkansas Telegraph Lines Wrecked By Severe Weather

Arkansas faces near total telegraph and telephone outages as a severe winter storm cripples communications from Nashville to Texarkana. Widespread prostration halts wires while crews attempt repairs. temperatures rise about ten degrees in the last two hours as unsettled weather persists across the South.

Nashville No. Jy Cation Senticky Tennessee Arkansas Arkanses Betn Arkanses Betn Teolaidd Aa Far Aa Telegraph Communica Log The Weather Bureau

Oakland Baron Sold at Auction for 15700

Jacob Rupert pays 15700 for the famous stallion Oakland Baron described as ten years old and a trotting horse from Farsa Wikem with Gazindy Mackys listed as owner. The horse is a recomn stallion with a board value of 204 and will race but not count for state statistics if Fou Rethein Gukt and Baron were consigned by Philadelphia Brewing company.

Jacob Rupert New York Jheov Ruppert Fr Doushe Ouiand Garon Trottor Farsa Wikem Gazindy Mackys Faxig-Troton Wale Oakland Haron Fou Rethein Gukt Baron Philadelphia Brewing Company

Cousin of Mrs. McKinley Dead in St Joseph

Mrs Melissa Emily Saxton widow of James Brokinley died in St Joseph at age unknown after brief illness. General debility listed as cause. she was related to Mrs McKinley by family ties.

McKinley St. Joseph Melissa Emily Saxton James Brokinley Iseche Chinley

Wheat and farming woes frame a tense harvest outlook

A garbled report outlines farm stress from price pressures and drought era, noting wheat prospects, protection debates, and the impact on tenants. It mentions market fears, scarce support, and concerns over rent and crop damage as part of a broader rural economy strain.

New York Stocks Drift Narrow as Traders Return

New York on January 3 saw a dull narrow stock market with limited price movement and slight premiums on some issues. Amid cautious trading Amalgamated Copper rose small, rail shares fluctuated though some rails declined to the day’s lows, and the market overall held a steadier tone with copper and steel showing tentative gains.

New York Sulrounds Berrin Afahbertan Missouri Wewein Tates Steel Acarne Gull Amatkamatet Pwattic Enarad Millell

Market Notes From A Blurred Page

A distressed OCR extract hints at market chatter on grains and livestock with scattered terms like Wheat, Livestock, prices, and futures. The legible fragments mention wheat prices, possible futures activity, and general market mood, but usable specifics are absent.

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