Topeka Items Mix Politics Weather And Local News
A jumble of notes from Topeka covers statements by R L Hoffman and Harry Wright, a Milwaukee reference, and traffic. It notes Ottawa visits by Lieutenant Richmond Hobson, Topeka ice quality claims, flood effects on sewers, and local civic notices. It mentions William Fulton in Alva and grocer meetings in Kansas City. It also reports a sidewalk injury claim against the city and a looming legal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Hoffman
Enterprise
Topeka
Fred Wheat
Hocksland
Nation le
Milwaukee
Harry Wright
Mily
Neosha Rapids
Jennings
West
T. J. Anderson
Mass Carriers’ Association
F. S. Stevens
Odd Fellow
Soi Feige Au Trecdon
Kansas Avenue
Clara H. Hazelrigg
LeRoy
Kansas
Miss Hazelbee
Whitinball
Washburn College
City Park
North Topeka
Snd
Rallrosé
Kaw Valley
United States
McGrath
W. H. Bond
Clarence I. Scott
Cremerie
William E Fulton
Alva
State Journal
R. ¥. Weber
Frank Newland
Topeka Retail Grocers’ Association
Kansas City
Missouri Essociation
J. E. Wiliams
Charles Pfeiffer
Marshel
Marshal Crum
Tobeka
Ganttary
People's Ice Company
Celia Pillow
Judge Redden
T. 8. Lyon
Pillow
Fifteenth and
College Avenue
Claims and Accounts Committee
Model Farm Scheme Shown by Illinois Central Plan
A damaged OCR fragment describes a Farm Scheme linked to Illinois Central, aiming to unite thrifty white farmers to build towns and factories, with mentions of hotels and transport connections. It references a New Royal Muskoka Hotel and travel details on the Grand Trunk Railway system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiinois Central
Ister Cee Ae Ee Ed Aero
Ad Meters
Shpit
Royal Muskoka
America
United States & T. A. Grand Trunk Railway System
Adams St
Chicago
Murder of a Constable Ends in Executions and Deaths
In Torofito on July 1 Fred Lee Rice was hanged for the murder of a constable during a struggle with accomplices Frank Rut Jones Boyd and Walter Stewart were in custody. Rice seized a revolver, shot Stewart, and fled as Jones was wounded. Boyd died later, Rutledge committed suicide by leaping from a balcony, and one defendant sought clemency to life imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lee Rice
Torofito
Jane
Frank Rut- Jones
Boyd
Walter Stewart
Deisoners
Rice
Stewart
Jones
Ers
Kingston Penitentiars
Rutledge
Ufe
Coal In The North Signals New Kansas Mining Boom
Reports from northern Kansas counties suggest an emerging coal industry as the Jewell County mine near Jewell City begins selling coal. Plans for an electric rail line from Beloit to Mankato could boost transport, linking with Rock Island and Union Pacific lines. Previous surface coal in Minersville is limited in value, while deeper Jewell vein may extend prospecting into Russell and Lincoln counties.
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Kansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Jewell City
Jewell County
Beloit
Mankato
Mankate
Rock Island
Central
Solomon Valley
Union Pacific
Minersville
Cloud
Republic
Concordia
Maine
Exchane
Jewell
Russell County
Lincoln County
Aneto Tien le
George G Corey Arrested in New Fraud Case
New York report says postal authorities arrested George G Corey in Paterson Putnam County identifying him with Charles Corey. Authorities allege he swindled farmers nationwide to obtain about 4000 under false claims of extensive estate holdings and pending heiress status. He denied guilt, claiming estates existed. $10000,900 were allegedly tied to a large Corey estate. Police hold him at Ludlow Street jail. A Sunday July 20, 1903 event at Jones Grove is planned with Oakland car transport. rain date at Arion hall.
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George G. Corey
New York
Paterson
Putnam County
England
Burne
Corey
Postofice
M.D. Boyle
Laquid
United States
Shiela
Stepeeos
Charles Corey
Ceas
John Drake
Bar
Winchester
Ludlow Street
Jones Grove
Oakland
Arion Hall
Funston Orders Proper Burial For Discharged Soldier
Denver July 14 The body of Henry Slavinsky Philippine veteran who died at St Luke's hospital was sent to Fort Logan for burial by order of General Funston to prevent a pauper's grave. His sister could not afford burial costs, prompting Funston to issue the special order for a fitting funeral and grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Henry Slavinsky
St. Luke's Hospital
Fort Logan
Funston
San “Francisco
Shis
Unaton
Port Thestra Company
Eral Funston
Denae
Edna Hopper Sues Dunsmuir Heir for Annuity Settlement
Edna Wallace Hopper appears with her New York attorney Judge Coyne to challenge a settlement James Dunsmuir made with Hopper’s mother. She argues the mother was not of sound mind when the agreement created an annuity and seeks to dismiss or alter the pact in the matter of the Dunsmuir estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
B. U
Jnly
Edna Wallace Hopper
Judge Coyne
New York
James Dunsmuir
British Columbia
Dunsmuir
Alexander Dunsmuir
James
Mr. Dunmuir
Model Marshals Band Tonight Concert at Garfield Park
Venetian authorities blame the fall of the Campania on signals from London and New York. The Times correspondent notes evidence and cautious statements. A concert is scheduled at Garfield Park this evening at p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fenice
The
Times
Marshals Band
Garfield Park
New York
Hyman Hoffman
Mra Hoffman
Hoffman
Marshall
Pecos Valley Gains Spotlight in Santa Fe Book Prospect
New Santa Fe book touts the Pecos Valley in New Mexico as a premier irrigation region. Alfalfa growth and fruit farming possible with strong river water and artesian wells. Notables include R W Tansill and Jerry Bimpoon establishing ties to the area as it markets its appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pecos Valley
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Pecos
Rockies
R. W. Tansill
United States
Jerry Bimpoon
Medicine Lodge
Kans
TWO KANSANS CHOSEN FOR SECOND LIEUTENANT OFFICE
The secretary announced the appointment of four officers including two Kansans, Maurice Raitas and Walter D. Eh nessy, to fill the rank of second lieutenant. The order covers Westminston and nearby posts with dates set for training and assignment during March.
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Faghington
Tuly
Wesminsden Sith
Sheasteat Point
Cker
Lew Sis
Kansas
Maurice Raitas Eng Bsoce
Santana Nyame
R. Taft
Washington
Walter D. Ehnessy
California
Chariest
Edward T. Geary
Chief Joct Sentenced in High Reason Case at Maseru
The trial of Chief Joct in Maseru centered on high reason for fighting his brother Hiesen and contempt of court. He received one year in prison and a fine of 500 cattle. The town brewed with activity as Lerothodi and other chiefs witnessed the verdict, with Lerothodi escorting Joel to the prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maseru
Gasutoland
Joct
Hiesen
Lerothodi
Joel
Chesp Tickets East via Santa Fee and Atlantic City Coasts
Tickets go on sale July 17 for round trips to New York, Atlantic City and Cape May priced at 3149. Sales run August 7 and 14 with validity for days from the sale date, following a stockholders meeting announcement for the Kansas company. Secretary Updegraf urges attendance at the Commercial Club room on Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fee
New York
Atlantic City
Cape May
Tooeks
Mae
Commercial Club
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Jay
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Lize
Macaresi
Bansss Ave
Tomorrw
Aizes
Rogers
Poet & C
Wee
Knox
Edna Hopper Sues
NEW Santa FE Book
Marshall's Bar
Reg Ear Company
P. Updegrafp
Dibble Wholesale & Retail Gro. Co
People's Store
Aegis
Rpeesae
Japan
Jou
Beis
Chickering
Everett
Lighte E Co
Kimball
Whitney
W. PF. Roehr Music CO
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