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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1903

Page

9

Society Notes Highlight Diverse City Visits and Weddings

Miss Maud Lynch of New York and Ernest Medlicott of Topeka wed July 3 at First Presbyterian New York. A large social circle gathers nearby at homes and events, with many trips and visits across towns, hotels, and churches as residents plan summer plans, entertain guests, and attend gatherings from Kansas City to Denver and Ottawa.

Maud Lynch New York City Ernest Medlicott Topeka First Presbyterian Church New York Whittlesey John Sereent Myx Pueblo Mem Tae Dore Mason Topeler Denver Love Donald Heath Nebraska Roy Bennett J. P. Tewksbury Elizabeth Davidson Topeka High School Hishop Millspaugh Mellara Hambleton Mary Whittos Lake Sirs Eli G. Foster Mr. George O Smith Ottawa Mrs. Foster Mr&j Smith Mr. M. Dreger Boston Mini Fiert Hatcock Babcock Farm Lows Harry Alishouse Son Marry Wikcott

Quarters Deserted in Brooklyn Plane Firm Probe

New York July 1 The American Planes & Mortenee company once at 13 Wall Street has deserted quarters after an attachment. A former bank president allegedly led the firm which ran a blind pool in the stock market. Estimates place deposits around 100000 while investigators found little information and callers were met with silence.

New York American Planes & Mortenee Company Wall Street The Herald Brooklyn Well Kniven Bank

Kounta Convicted. Five-Year Penalty Given

Dr Walter P B Kounta was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary for a crime tied to a shooting incident in Pittsburg. Walsh, a wealthy contractor, was also involved. Mrs Kurtz, wounded in the same case, has fully recovered.

Sountz Pittsburg Walter PB. Kounta TE. Walsh Thin City Kurtz Kounts

Mob Hangs White Man Thacker in Kentucky Jail Break

Enraged mob bursts Flemmerbury jail in Maysville to lynch William Thacker, a white man sentenced two years earlier for murdering John Gordon. Thacker, who killed Gordon in Foxport, sat on the body with a rifle as he smoked, then faced two trials and an appeal before execution. The mob seized him at Mount Carmel, dragged him toward Fremingsburg, and hanged him near a tree after denying prayers. Gordon was described as a good, innocent citizen.

Maysville Flemmerbure Ed Wiliam Thacker John Gordon Thacker Gordon Foxport Court of Appeals Mount Carmel Fremingsburg Ank Tom Tree

Storm at Oyster Bay electrifies Roosevelts retreat scene

A severe electrical storm struck Oyster Bay New York on July 11. Lightning hit the Thompton cottage where Assistant Secretary Harney is staying, shocking Furnes Phovapson, and injuring an Italian bystander. The event felled trees and sparked damage as President Roosevelt’s summer residence was threatened.

New York Oystet Bay Long Faland Roosevelt Thompton Cottage Harney Barnes Furnes ‘Phovapson Itelian

Lipton aided by six sailmakers from Navy Yard

The Navy Department grants Sir Thomas Lipton six Brooklyn yard sailmakers to help his racing effort aboard the Donati palceaker. Six men depart for Crew Islands on furlough to assist non union workers, while the plan includes updates to gear and training amid the broader campaign.

Navy Department New York Thomas Lipton Masist Ratshy Donati Palseeker Brooklyn Navy Yard Anton Kaglieh Sathmakers

Police Jottings Showed Failing to Name Locations

Police court notes recount bungled warrants and mistaken addresses. Hawksbaws and others faced dismissal. Dalgreen fled after trial. A suburban visitor sought warrants over clover hay theft while Louie Estlack was punched in the eye. A Parkdale incident involves Wyatt and Smith amid local disorder. A Newark reveal discusses an air powered rail project from New York to Buffalo at 5 miles per hour.

Louis Estlack Louie Logie Costa Estrick Newark New York Buffalo

Albany Mob Threatens After Abduction Attempt

James Little, a Black man, was removed from New Baltimore to avoid lynching after reportedly attempting to abduct a girl. A strong sheriff’s guard faced an excited mob of farmers, boat hands, and Coxsackie residents as Little was taken to jail. The child’s condition eased tension, but danger of outbreak remained.

Albany James Little New Baltimore Coxsackie Forborrow

Mysterious Drowning Seen Near Jackson Park Lagoon

A woman’s body is missing from a lake area in Chicago with an empty boat and Byron passage found among photos. A caller, unnamed, said the woman was seen floating as life-savers drag the water. a man and a stylish young woman had hired the rowboat the night before.

Byron Chicago Jackson Park Oine Ark Byrote Lottie Victor Lottie Freemont New York

Postum A Healthful Coffee Substitute Promises Relief

A Lancaster man recounts his wife’s nervousness stomach issues and poor appetite improving after switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee. Within two weeks her nervousness and sleep improved and her appetite returned. The couple touts Postum as strengthening and enriching life and blood.

Lancaster Pasaye Sears Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich

Vanderbilts to make up at The Breakers New York

A Newport World dispatch says Cornelius Vanderbilt and his wife will reunite with his mother at The Breakers after Europe. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt reportedly helped heal family rifts following Cornelius's marriage against his father’s wishes and a near fatal typhoid illness last winter.

Cornelius Wile New York Newport CornWige Vanderbilt Europe Vanderbilt Alfred Gwynne St Te Corelius Vanderblits Garnelius Grace Wilson Alred Gwynne

Aaron Burr Legion Holds First Annual Meeting in Newark

The Aaron Burr legion gathered in Newark New Jersey to mark Burrs birthday and promote a memorial volume. Charles F Pidgin presided as chief correspondent and the group planned a pilgrimage to Burrs birthplace parish site and the Staten Island death house.

New York Aaron Burr Legion Newark N. J Colonel Burr Charles F. Pidgin Reston Aaron Burr First Presbyterian Church Staten Island Burr

Capital Increased at Kansas Milling and Export Association

Directors of the Kansas Milling and Export Association met at the Cope Land Hotel Tuesday to hear the annual report by Chas J Rees, Kansas City manager. The group plans to raise capital from 25000 to 250000 as business volume grew, with 300000 barrels of Kansas flour handled and a Kansan brand used for most flour. The association, limited to millers, consists of forty members.

Merung Cope Land Hotel Kansas Milling and Export Association Chas. J. Rees Kansas City Kansas Association

Declines Appointment of Grain Inspector Peter Peterson

Em poria reports Peter Peterson refused Governor Bailey's grain inspector post after consulting in Kansas City with the state grain inspector. He is township trustee of Waterloo township in Lyon county. Wuns Ordered to Leave Halifax NS July 16 word received that government against Singious orders are being tered

Emporia Peter Peterson Bailey Peterson Kansas City Waterloo Township Lyon County Wuns Halifax N.S Tere

Elberta Peach Land Offer From Southern Orchards Association

A former horticulturist announces his role as general representative for the Southern Orchard Planting association based in Topeka Kansas. The plan offers land at $100 per acre with a three year harvest cycle and a club option allowing smaller upfront payments. The program promises yearly income and collective management, ending with full ownership after ten years, with no litigation and equal shares for all.

Southern Orchand Planting Association Topeka Kae Select & Local Board Amd Crayford Building Jackson Street Ward

Southern Orchard Planting Ass'n General Report

L W Holland reports from St Pierre Miquelon and the Cherry Han Brothers TUDA group faced orders to vacate their establishments by July's end. Religious items were removed from the convent amid strong protest by residents and fears of broader trouble over deportations and unrest.

L. W. Holland IHE Southern Orchard Planting Ass St. Pierre, Miquelon TUDA Es Mint

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