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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1902

Page

11

Court actions halt suit against Kansas Mutual Life

Federal court activity signals near dismissal of the Phillips case while the Alexander McWhirk suit remains active. Kansas City parties led by D. R. Hite accuse officers of changing policy forms and misusing funds, seeking damages and court relief. A separate slander claim for $75,000 has been filed in Shawnee county.

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Outlaw Tracy Terrifies Auburn Couple During Night Visit

News from Auburn says Tracy rode near Senmiely and forced rancher Frank Fotot and his wife to provide food then demanded a ride to Buckley. A posse pursuit nearby spooked him as he watched from a window before vanishing into the woods. He warned the couple not to leave their home that night and threatened murder if they did.

Auburn Wash Tracy Senmiely Point Nine Frank Fotot Buckley Beng Petet Fred Barnee Drew & Revolve Hus Peputy

New Suit Filed to Block American Book in Kansas

Crane & Co sues American Book company in the state supreme court seeking a restraining order. Justice B W Cunningham granted the order delaying business in Kansas, arguing noncompliance with Bush corporation law. Suit aims to bar American Book from this year’s school book market until October when the case can be heard. American Book holds contracts for readers, geographies and physiologies. old books may stay in use until a final decision.

Supreme Court Crane & Co American Book Company B. W. Cunningham Kansas Bush Corporation

Redden Gets the Cash for Fees in County Dispute

County commissioners initially doubted Judge A Le Redden claim of 475 dollars for an exstate attorney general payment. After review they allowed the payment, questioning how cases were brought before Justice T G Disney. Redden said cooperation between county and city offices is lacking and he cannot proceed under current conditions.

A. le Redden Bhawr Ju Redden Judge Redden Balt An Redden Aguin Officiete Etesa

Vinewood Gets Street Right of Way in Highland Park

County commissioners granted Vinewood park railway a right of way over Maryland avenue in Highland Park. Residents along the street front protested the road’s passage past their homes while Curry property and Dudley farm owners refused to sell. Appraisers will condemn the right of way through the Curry property and the Dudley farm. the road may enter town on Twelfth street.

Highland Park Boon Vinewood Park Railway Maryland Avenue Highland Par Curry Crty Dudley Farm Curry Dudley Twelfth Street

Miss Stone At Ottawa Chiefs Meet Missionary Ellen Stone

Ellen Stone, famed missionary, arrived in Ottawa Kansas on Friday to a large reception at Santa Fe station. She spoke at the park amid vigil by hundreds with a later audience watching moving pictures and a brief talk by Rev. GA Yon Hi.

Gle Ottawa Kax Ellen MM. Stone Miss Stone Santa F E Dr. Marsh Bulgaria Alice Pacs Stiss Shone Graid Sto Mies Tabermere Thifla Homer C

Ryno Held Over For Shooting Case In County Jail

Dr Ryno exhausted at McPherson as preliminary hearing for shooting Maud Holmes is postponed due to his poor condition. Face act continued to the 2a with physician reporting improved status. Beloit return $457 via Union Pacific for Epworth League Chautauqua assembly tickets on sale July 10 to 32 inclusive good returning to July J.C. Fulton depot South Topeka EB A Lewis city ticket agent 625 Kansas avenue.

McPherson Nan A. B. Ryno Maud Holmes Beloit Union Pacific Epworth League Chautauqua Assembly J.C. Fulton Depot South

Man with rifle involves Kansas incident headline

Fragmentary report from Hiswaths Kansas describes a man named Brent EK involving a target rifle and references to a business figure once in Omaha and later connected with Pa- in July. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

Hiswaths Kan Brent EK Aaron Omaha

Loyal mentions and local notices in Topeka region events

The AS Astra quartet will perform at the Union Vesper series at the First Metogiat tomorrow evening. GA Ekman of Orange City will renew the pulpit at the Bwediah Lutheran church during tomorrow's Vesper services. Mrs Dora Carr bought property at 15 Monroe street for 2,500 cash. A boy reported being robbed of a watch by a man named Dick Furre, prompting a police inquiry. John Ewing and Jerry Buchanan dispute led to a shooting at Ewing's joint. Towing was bound over on assault with intent to kill with a $1,000 bond.

AS Astra Aale GA Ekman Orage City Bwediah Dora Carr Monroe Street Dick Furre John Ewing Jerry Buchanan Ewing North Topeks Buchanan

Kansas Fairs in 1902 and Obituary of Ocean Grove Founder

A lengthy Kansas fair catalog lists county agricultural associations with secretaries and locations across the state, including Allen, Great Bend, Iola, Ottawa, and Newton among others, for September dates. Also reported is the death of Uriah White, founder of Ocean Grove, described as the famous Melist resort’s creator, in Trenton New Jersey. Final note advertises a special round trip train via Santa Fe to Ottawa and return from July 1 to July 17 with rates and conditions.

Kansas Sf Agriculture F.jd Allen County Agricultural Society I. Wheiton Iola Paxton Gounsy Wy. Clarke Great Bend Septem Piven Coast Pelr Association Grant W. Harrigan Miawatha Butter Ty File Association Hee Cay el Dorado Apenies Chautauqua Hewins” Park and Fair Asociation F. N.whitney Kansas State Company Tog Aby Ge Science Cae Regetiaes Paola Morris County Uden Company M. F._Amring Council Grove Sapber ‘County Fair Association Spaulding Seneca County Ly Wee Erie Necako Pute Agricultural Ple “Park and Driving Association Ness County Agricultural Izoctntto Auer Ness City Bepton Borton County Agricultural Sarton Association Fe Auter Otha Norton Menkes Gange County Fair Association Price Burlingame Central Kansas Agricultuah Crates Pawhina Sterling Eee Adams Pecruary Ewarts St Augustae Geoper Pear Gonis Ocean Grove New, Nore Uriah White Oemin Grove Melist New Jersey Trentos Ottawa Santa Fe King

Church Notes Readings From City Congregations

Church notes list services across multiple congregations with pastors and service times. Includes Third Presbyterian, First Lutheran, United Brethren, Wesleyan Methodist, First Church of Christ Scientist, St. John's A. M. E., First Baptist, First Congregational, Swedish Lutheran and more with morning sermons, Sunday schools, vesper services and special speakers.

Voting for the Piano Crowder Leads in Cudahy Contest

Mrs L B Crowder dominates the Kimball piano sweepstakes by votes in the Cudahy Packing contest. The standings show Crowder ahead by about a thousand with other contestants rapidly voting. Full list of top twenty five published later in the State Journal. Details and rules available at Swearingen Jewelry or the Cudahy Packing Co Topeka.

L. B Crowder Cudahy Packing Company Mia Crowder Crowder State Journal LB. Crowder Klein Crow Emme Sholes Hancock Minnie Boyle John Paxe Aspei Soa Abe F. W. Swearingen Kansas Avenue Cudahy Packing Co

First Methodist Episcopal Church Service Notes

The article lists leaders at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with J. T. McFarland D D as pastor and Rev. Floyd J. Seaman as assistant pastor. It mentions class meetings and the Junior League scheduled for 9 30 a. m. and notes activity within the church program.

First Methodist Episcopal Church J. T. McFarland D. D Floyd J. Seaman

Mitchell Coming West Wikesharre 25 July 12

President Mitchell of the Mine Workers union reports the ninth week of the strike has ended with an afternoon convention. The situation remains unchanged and the region is very quiet.

Wikesharre Mitchell Mine Workers Union

Topeka Man Wins Bid for Federal Building Interior

The United States post office and federal building in Topeka will see interior work awarded to H.C. Lang of Topeka for 5200 dollars. The contract covers wall finishing, office improvements, window repairs, woodwork, floors, and remodeling entrances, with a new weather observatory to be erected on the annex. Work begins next week and completes within months.

Federal ED Lacy United States Post Office H.C. Lang Topeka Ofives Ie Arent CS. Ecreult Giswrid Court Ubeland Te Annex Pension Alles Sairwass Government Observatory Weather Man Wil Ta

Gulf Steamship shares boost Sir Christopher Furness control

London notes Sir Christopher Furness takes on new Gulf Steamship Company shares to fund shipbuilding and assumes management. He planned a ten-ship fleet connecting London to Halifax, with four Clan Line steamers already acquired for the route.

London Christopher Furness Ated Gulf Steamship Company Pital Chris Galta Chris Bo Pentane Petch Christopher F Purnem Clan Line Lonagh Halifax

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