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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1902

Page

7

City Must Pay It County Not Liable For Bridge Repairs

County Attorney Nichols told county commissioners there is no law making the county share repair costs for the Kansas Avenue bridge with the city. He ruled the county bears no obligation to fund the expense and noted nursery stock rules as unrelated. The note also mentions a dairy stock sale via California and a Great Rock Island line shipment from March 2 to April 20.

Kansas Avenue Nichols Karnas Avenue California Great Rock Island

Santa Fe Address T. L. King Agt Topeka Kas

Santa Fe dispatch lists T L King as agent in Topeka Kansas with a street address on file for correspondence and business routing. Official records show an appointment or designation of agent status in the Topeka office.

T. L. King Agt Topeka, Kas

Port land Mining Company Assessed In Iowa

Council Bluffs March 5 The Port land Mining Company headquarted in this city and holdings in Colorado is assessed on its actual value of 3900008 under Iowa law taxing corporations with principal business in state. The representative declined to state taxable property. the assessor bases value on its allowed actual worth. The Farve Doyle suit for possession of a million dollars in stock is cited by the assessor as a basis for calculations. The city’s action is expected to precipitate a showdown.

Council Bluffs Assensor Everest Portland Mining Company Colorado Itt Txailo Farve~ Doyle Atook Portianis Asreesus Auys

Organ Fire At Dover Leads To Jail Stay

Report notes Sheriff Cook reports a man named Schilling burned hymn books and damaged the organ after being kept warm by the stove. The incident occurred as part of a late night disturbance with others spending the night in jail. A separate line mentions Rock Island excursion tickets to Utah and Puget Sound routes through California.

Sherif Cook Ursagill Feline Saat Schilling Ward Moma Ie Turnell Thant Cook Gour Topeka Great Rock Island Utah Puget Sound

North Topeka Social Roundup Highlights Local Visitors

A flurry of visits and arrivals fills North Topeka as Meriden’s C. H. Booth, Manhattan’s Miss Grace Miller, and Perry’s Miss Bird Grinter mingle with residents. A winter-to-spring social calendar continues with millinery plans, theatergoers, Epworth League events, and club meetings at Van Buren, North Kansas avenues, and nearby streets.

C. H. Booth Meriden Grace Miller Et Cowie & Poss T.M. James Inez Kincaid Awc. Elder Comiog E. A. Wharton Lydia Glomway Manhattan Norien Augusta Dewey Abilene Oye Edgar Eller van Buren Street JW. Embree Werlevon Chicaeo W. Embree Central Avenue Tennant Kansas Anna Nystrom Kansan Avenue M. E. Dureh Santa Fe California Montana Utah Oregon T. M. James North Kansas Avenue J. F. Greenway Saint Arthur Woodworth Harrison Street William Hamilton Alfred Hayden Mayden Costly & Post Tadies Stone Costley & Post Rochester Reading Circle Irene Canodoris Walt Whitton Sherman Miss Doering Dr. Reynolds T. M. James, Jr Weert Laurenttreet Argonnauts Dante A. J. Ashpéle Love Tiely New York Minnecte Loop Faekvon Steeet John Kali Shawnee Council No Kall Sis M.D. Bailey Ho Hall Mis .H. McGrew M Hol. Wilkerson Miriam Bwift Nettle Setlegel D. Lacey Jackson Fred Tompkins Greenwood Avenue Potwin

American Ball League Meets In Detroit On Playing Rules

Detroit hosts an American League meeting at Griswold House to adopt playing schedules and rules for the next season. President Johnson presides. most clubs are represented except Boston with proxy provided. Names of attendees and officials are listed amid discussion of potential rule changes and league structure.

Detroit Mich Griswold House Johnson Boston Jubriet Killitea W. Sommers oNowis Detcoit Mosers McNamara Cook Kilfollest Philadelph Tee

Foreign Flag Plans for Great Northern Steamers

Shipping circles report in the Journal of Commerce that the Great Northern Steamship Company may enter the Oriental trade under a foreign flag. Two new steamers, approx 21 000 tons register and 13 000 tons load, are under construction at Eastern yards. Competition in the Orient is keen, with sources noting German navigation advantages and policy affecting American shipowners.

New York Journal of Commerce Great Northern Steamabf Company Great Northern Railway Eastern Shipbuilding Yards New London Conn J. J Jenne Hill

Leonard Lewison Dy. Copper Operator Hit by Illness Abroad

Leonard Lewison, a leading copper operator, is believed dying in London after catching a cold that developed into pneumonia during an extended European health trip. His son Frederick reports fluctuating condition, with later dispatches indicating improved signs and rest. Lewison recently headed United Metals Selling Co and Amalgamated Copper links, with major copper interests in Montana and the Lake Superior region.

London New York Leonard Lewisohn Saya Leonard Lewisobit United Metals Selling Company Amalgamated Copper Company Aso Montana Lake Superior District

Transcontinental Line Not Aware Of Proposed Route

James J. Hill president of the Northern Securities company says he knows nothing of a proposed transcontinental line with a Pacific terminal at Forcha California. He recalls no details and recalls no discussions with Lord Thurlow or George H. Proctor.

J. J. Hill New York James J. Hill Northern Securities Company The Journal of Commerce Forcha Cal Lord ‘Tiurlow England Chicago Mr. Hill Taying

How About This Prince German Vessel Baid to Have Carried Guns

Victoria British Columbia March The Mania American copies warn a German vessel flew the flag and landed Mauser rifles on the coast of Batangas for insurgent use. The shipment reportedly comprised 70 cases about 1 400 rifles with ammunition. The vessel hovered near Mindoro for days and dropped near Batangas within cannon shot of Manila before disappearing. Arms were burned shortly after.

Victoria B.C Batangas Manila Germany Japan Mania

Lord Francis Hope Delivers All Property For Income

Lord Francis Hope turns over all property and expectations to a life insurance firm securing him 10 000 dollars yearly for life. Deepdene estate, leased to the widow of Lord William Beresford, remains his principal asset though heavily mortgaged. He is at Brighton recovering from a foot injury and will get an artificial foot next month.

Lord Francis Hope New York March Lord Francis Hop London The Herald Wiliam Beresford Francis Brighton

WANTED Housekeeper Widower and Widows Ad

WANTED A place as housekeeper for a widower or bachelor by two widows old and young woman. Call or address at 107 Adams 3st WHEN on gang tire a man or 10 A telephone St. have a lot of men and confidential references concerning them. Y. Mi C. A. Employment Bureau Uz & set at WANTED-AGENTS. WANTED Lady and gentlemen solicitors for the Kangas Burial and Moment association. 31M) for funeral expense smd $5 for monument or lot. As seramente anyterested call mt Shy Tris afe and investiente.

Adams Y. Mi C. A. Employment Bureau Kangas Burial and Moment Association Seramente Mt Shy Tris Afe Investiente

Jury Knelt in Prayer in Robert Rendo Case

Chicago dated report on jurors seeking guidance before sentencing Robert Rendo to 18 years in penitentiary for killing John Ford. Foreman notes seriousness, prayer begins, jurors debate leniency, after several votes the verdict settles on 18 years.

Chicago Robert Rendo John Ford Chronicke Hopkinsville Forman

Railroad Timetables and Classified Fragments on Sale

A garbled page lists railroad timetables and assorted classified notices. It mentions BOC ISLAND and Jersey cow sales, rental listings, and property ads with scattered prices and locations. The jumble includes references to journal offices, attorney listings, and various for sale items and rentals, all in a damaged OCR snippet.

West will leaves most property to widow Emma West

William H. West, a famed minstrel, dies in Chicago and his probate will assigns practically all personal property and one third of his real estate to his widow Emma C. West. Two thirds of the real estate go to brother Hubert F.?isnst Syracuse stepbrother John J. Pikerald Auburn and Margaret HE Peabody of Auburn. Estate valued at about half a million dollars.

New York William H. West Chicago Emma C. West Hubert Ft. Fisnst Syracuse John J. Pike

Eye Injured In Alley Play Incident

In an accident on a street near Holman Avenue two children playing caused a bystander, Percy Barnes, to be struck. The player nearby, the victim, was hit in the eye and is reported to have sustained a severe eye injury requiring care.

uPercy Barnes Mon Barnes Holman Pola Percy Rernes

Land Leasing Discussed at Denver Convention

In Denver this morning the American Cattle Growers association opened discussions on land leasing. Col Sonn P. Trish of California spoke in favor of enacting public leasing measures. The session focused on policy proposals and potential statewide implementation.

Denver American Cattle Growers Association Col Sonn P. Trish California

Daly Delivers Bank Ownership In Landmark Deal

Margaret Daly becomes owner of the First National Bank after a complex late saga. Embezzlement of 3114.90 cited. Daly agrees to eight percent annual levy to the United States comptroller. Jamaica? Clarify.

Sauttes Mottier Atte Saga Sirs Margaret Daly First National Bank Cackier Ttn Mathes Irs Daly United States

Miners Walkout Demand 8 Hour Day by Immediate Strike

Calais France March report says the national congress of French miners failed to pass a resolution by 124 to 165 voting for an eight hour day and instructed an immediate oral strike without further talks with the government.

Calais France National Congress of French Miners

Cattlemen's Convent Tickets on Sale March Eighteen

The Rock Island Route offers $16 50 fare to Fort Worth and return for cattlemen's convention travelers. Tickets available at City Ticket Office with return by March 16. Union Pacific and Kansas Avenue routes listed for travel options.

Rock Island Cattlemen's Convent Union Pacific R. R. of Kansas Ave

Confer 33rd Degree At Masonry Event In Kansas

Masonry in Kansas saw the 33rd degree conferred at the Masonic building. T W Harrison directed the ceremony as Inspector General for Kansas with a list of attendees from Topeka Salina Wichita and Dodge City. A separate Columbus postoffice robbery report notes a safe blow at Westerville with about 1200 dollars in stamps seized and cash missing.

Masonry Kansas Masonic Laatrug T. W. Harrison M. Bhavec Topeka David Fuller Eureka Bond Salina Jota Fonell Wichita Benson Dodge Westerville Postoffice Columbus Loftice

Homeweekers Excursions via the Santa Fe

The item appears to be fragmentary and garbled. It references travel or trips via the Santa Fe line, mentioning locations such as Arkansas and India, with unclear names and dates. The readable pieces suggest a brief travel notice or column fragment rather than a complete event.

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