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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1903

Page

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Rally for Papal Succession Contenders in Rome Vote

Rampolla leads with 25 votes to Mis credit out of 64 as plans for the papal succession unfold. Pope Leo XIII’s will reveals immense wealth to the church with small bequests to relatives. Rome July 24 reports on the election mood, candidacy jockeying, and funeral rites as Rome monitors Cardinal contenders and the Vatican scene.

Mis Cardinal Gibbons Vatican Msgr Virill American College Churet Be Deters Leo Mes Ia Lechev Jemun Jesuita Rome ST. Peters Léo Daetara, Mare Peapin St Peters Tatik Rose Thich

Fragmented excerpt hints at church politics and charity actions

The text outlines discussions around cardinals and church figures, mentions aid for the poor, and notes actions related to bishops and a potential agreement. It reflects a period of internal church maneuvering with emphasis on allocating funds and addressing poverty within communities.

Pope's Will Leaves Fortune to Church as Leo XIII Succeeds

Rate July 24 reports the will of Pope Leo XII opening in cardinals meeting. It states the vast fortune passes to the church via Leo XIII’s handwriting, with gifts to individuals and objects, while the total sum remains unknown. The text describes mournful scenes at St Peter’s gates and mentions a cataclysmic image of the late pope.

Leo XII Leo XIII St Peter

Wall Street Bears Hit Keene Family Ties With Firm Failures

New York on July 24 reports two major stock exchange brokerages failed, including Talbot J. Taylor & Co., linked as a son-in-law of James R. Keene, triggering a sharp market decline in Mexican Central and Southern Pacific. Keene sought to curb Pacific control as panic rose after the suspensions were announced.

New York Stock Exchange Stock Exchange Brokrage Stow & Co Talbot J. Taylor & Co Southern Pacific Ly Jace Keene Ngure Sehioh Keene Pool Uhlan Pacific Harri Man Fim W. Te Brow & Co W. J. Runn & Go van Gamigniment Daniel Dowell Weaver Ptock Ben Aesit Nanely Tany Pennsylvania SA Cours Pecife New York Central Bears Sharte Peneronn J. Taylor & Coyts Talbot

Will Sent His Wife to Jefferson City for Testimony

St Tamis July DS report from St Louis Post Dispatch cites mayor Daniel J Kelley as radiating agent for the Pender trust announcing he would set the fetter of former Lieutenant Givertor Jate A. Lee to Jefferson City regarding Mrs A Kelley who will leave for St Louis Saturday night. Kelley plans indicate she will identify letters to her husband and testify in a bribery trial led by Senator Farris next Tuesday.

St. Tamis DS Epicotal Niagara Ontario Post-Dispatch Stra St. Louis Post-Dispatch Daniel J. Kelley Linking Pender Trust Givertor Jate A. Lee Jefferson City Mra Ty Lew Benator Farris Turnilly

Mormon Protest Sharply Curtailed in City Street Preaching

New York July 24 Mayor Law refused an application for permits to preach on the streets but granted one with a warning it would be revoked if any overt violations of the law occurred. The joint applications had been delayed for months amid complaints that the Mormons advocated polygamy.

New York Wcitz Per Diem Miltenge Sesson James Te Allen Doniphan County Kenmas Oly Allen Chase Milmeni Bere Per Dom

King Edward Visits Dublin Tenements Amid Crowds

King Edward and Queen Alexandra visited public institutions in Dublin during their tour. The king toured tenements built for working people by Lord Iveagh and Cecil Guinness, meeting residents and sharing remarks with Lord Iveagh Lord Ardman and Irish Secretary Windham. Weather notes indicate easterly winds tonight.

King Edward Dublin Queen Alexandra Tveagh Cecil Guinness Lord Iveagh Lord Ardeinan fArtho Guinness Windham

Weather bulletin notes little change in temperatures

Forecasters expect no decisive shift in weather. It remains cloudy with light rain in some areas. Temperatures vary across counties with mild rises in central districts and cooler readings in southern regions. Local gusts and fog observed in Macksville and Hays City.

Hays City Macksville Lidia Tide City Scott Locke

Shot From Ambush Near Lake City Killing Woman

Mrs. Anna Bailey was mortally wounded and Mrs. Mary Woods seriously injured when ambushed about a mile from Lake City Colorado while returning from Lake Shore. The shooter, believed to be a quarryman, fired buckshot as they drove past. Woods’ husband Birk Woods was arrested after a quarrel with the victim.

Lake City Colo Anna Bailey Mary Woods Lake Shore Mery Woods Horne Juric’ Birk Seth Fer

Endorses Roosevelt at outcast convention

The Galt Brothers of Frivagekip held a final mission meeting where resolutions praised President Roosevelt and his stance on Afro American rights. They urged support for equal opportunity and celebrated his leadership as central to the nation’s future.

Louie Galt Brothers of Usted Brothers The Republic Roosevelt

Katzer Funeral Sermon by Wichita Bishop Hennenwoy

The funeral of Frederick Xevier Kaizer was held in Uris city with Archbishop Trelind of St. Paul and Archbreinap Quiging of Chico in attendance. Gov Le Foltette and local officials joined priests as Bishop chwebach of La Croese celebrated mass and Bishop Mennes ney of Wichita preached. Burial took place in the family plot with remains of the archbishop and his parents interred nearby.

Hennenwoy Wichita Milwenkes Frederick Xevier Kaizer Uris City Joun Amos Trelind St. Paul Archbreinap Quiging Chico Cetera le Foltette Slant Meyer Rowe Dadger Chwebach la Croese Mennesney Kan Francis

Treaty on Danish West Indies Sale Fails In Senate

Washington July 4 The treaty for the United States to acquire the Danish West Indies died in the Senate. If Denmark agrees to sell the islands the provision cannot be revived. The State Department outlines its role, noting the bargain could not be completed without Danish concurrence and the U S could not sanction sale to another government.

Washington Binter Denmark State Department

Prazer Case Dismissed In Rock Island Railway Dispute

Lyon Fraser of Fowler Meade county had filed against Rock Talend railway. The hearing before railroad commissioners was dismissed after a settlement with undisclosed terms. Fraser sought a more convenient unloading price and freight was refused, leading to demurrage charges of four lire sum before the case reached commissioners.

Rock Island Railroad Lyon Fraser Fowler Meade County Rock Talend Board of Railroad Pees Jerazer Frazer Os de Murrage de Murrage

Made Gonsol at Hull to Illinois consul post

Made Gonsol at Hull Washington July. Flamm of Pennsylvania appointed United States consul at Etull England Temperatures of Large Cities. Chicago July 24 7 a.m. temperatures New York 70 Boston Philadelphia Cincinnati St Louis Washington 74 Chicago 70 Minneapolis 1.

Hull Washington Walter ©. Flamm Pennsylvania United States Etull England Chicago New York Boston Phildelphia Cincinnati St. Louis Minneapolis

Atchison Contenders Battle Over City Inspector Post

In Atchison a contest for the oil inspector job raged with Tom Hinton pressing for the post, backed by old soldiers, while Governor Bailey favored incumbent BR E Sheffield and hinted at a possible reshuffle. The dispute drew in S H Kelsey and other local figures amid political maneuvering and rumors of impropriety. The dipping order for cattle will be modified only where disease absent and enforcement will await the state’s live stock commission findings.

Bailey Atchison BR. E. Sheffield Tom Hinton Hinton Sheffield Atdalson Atchison Globe H. Kelsey Kansas National Guard B. EB Hintan Kelsey Globe Cays Frank Crowell B. i Shrfeta United States Department of Agriculture Lil Cyrus Anderson Door of Nastroud Commissioners Rawlins County DO Manre Dewey Batley

Barrington Divorce Reveals English Heir and Bigamy Charge

Mrs. Barrington obtained an absolute divorce from Frederick Seymour Barrington on grounds of bigamy. She testified Barrington posed as Lt Lord RF Barrington and heir to Melton Castle, England, while spending lavishly and deceiving her. The trial traced Barrington’s first wife Alice Tasting Fairton and his past criminal record in England.

Kansas Kan Wilhelmina Grace Berrington Robert G. Cochrane Frederick Seymour Barrington E. T. Fischer Wilhelmini Grace Cochrane James Mctann St. Louis Meltore Castle Brighton England Spadioux Peking J. Barrington St Loui Farrington Barrington Alet Tasting Fairton Mars Frederick George Barton Tunbridge Wells America Privon von Cnd Eene Allan Barrington United States Herrington Elaine Barton Lestina Barton Brooklyn

Moody Heads North for Navy Conference at Oyster Bay

Washington July 24 Secretary Moody goes to Oyster Bay to meet the president. He will present several key matters affecting naval legislation and the general staff proposal. Moody will inspect navy yards and watch North Atlantic squadron maneuvers before returning to Washington.

Washington Moody Fere Widay Oyster Bay Adv Cates General Staff Kay Moody Navy Yards

Captain Kettle Wins at London July Meeting

Captain Kettle captures the Livérposl cup on a one mile dash at the July meeting in London. The handicap for two year olds and upward attracted 1,200 entries. Handley rode Bettie to a notable finish as the race concluded.

London Kettle Patn Tite Handley

Will Test Law Suit Brought on Behalf of State Commissioner

A legal action has been filed seeking to test a law on behalf of a state commissioner. The suit aims to clarify constitutional or statutory questions and may set precedent for future enforcement or interpretation by state authorities.

State contest over burial insurance ring tested

The attorney general, via Sedgwick County, sues I W. Gill of Wichita to challenge Harrison Burial Association’s right to operate without state incorporation or a permit. The case centers on licensing, plan approval, and a copyrighted, mutual benevolent scheme funded by 10 cent member contributions to cover funeral costs for peers.

Alice Exch Stein Sedgwick County I W. Gl Wichita Jean Supreme Court Harrison Burin) Association Kansas Superintendent of Insurance Sich Corporation Gill Harrison Burial Association Harrison Association le Ambociation Ia Wisconsin Perlmntarion Ini Cmpany Lcense Insurance Department Kenerit Luling Hurial Association Fte Abilene Topeka

Two Boys Hanged in Lexington for 1908 Murder

In Lexington Kentucky on a July morning two youths named Brien and Karl Whitney were hanged for the 1908 murder of A J Chinn, a wealthy merchant and ex Confederate soldier. The robbery and double shooting occurred after Mrs Chinn awakened during the home invasion. both Chinn and his son were shot, Whitney later dying from wounds. The case ties back to a prior October home invasion and is linked to the Whitney family’s actions.

Lexington Brien Karl Whitney Jk Cmton O Belena Whitney A Chinn Gentleeman Alec Whitney Memite Naahylli

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