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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1903

Page

12

Arrest at Midland Watering House In Velvet District

Last evening police arrested Fritz Duretm at a bar annexed to a Midland hotel after a raid on alleged liquor sales. Confiscated were a small desk table, cane items, and stock of liquor. Bartender Pete Darel and Joe Johnson’s associates faced charges with the bonds set at five hundred dollars each. City Attorney Spenser and Masur Bergiindthal attended to the proceedings.

Frits Pete Darel Joe Johnson Toyeka Avenue Howe Nelling Henry Fa Nohomie Wil Camel FO Eich Pistewu Masur Bergiindthal Spenser

Plague of Worms Wrecks Crops Across Farmlands

Fragmented OCR indicates widespread worm damage harming tomato and other crops. Mentions Herouin t te and Feapninle foe cme amid ongoing agricultural losses and pest activity.

Hackett at $2 Prices for The Crisia Engagement

Prices for James E. Hackett in The Crisia at the New Crawford Thursday night are set at $2 for the front tier with 2.50 for the star's Broadway level, while some rear seating remains $1. The article notes Hackett commands $2 in many cities, cites manager James Hutton, and compares prices to other stars and venues.

James E. Hackett Crisia Crawford Dirs Finke Alice Nelisen Hackett Karrent City Kansas Kansas City Jermes Hutton Goodwin Sothern New York E Company Marsfield Henriette Crosman

Burglary at Hopkins Home Asks for Clues

A late night break in at the Hopkins residence left drawers emptied and items tossed about but nothing missing. Mrs Hawkins and guests reported hearing sounds and the back door left open. police seek the thief or thieves responsible.

al Heckker Ts Penal Hopkins Metehone Pelkcemen Gettiltur Sousy Max Hawkins Jefferie Welock Asichbors Hookfed Talon Hoyktra

North Topeka Community Notes and Local Visits

Local column from North Topeka lists residents at home due to illness and travel to events. Names include J A Powell, Mr Connelly, Mrs Kling, Miss Garner, Fay Farnes, George Johnston, Mrs Dowler, Miss Laurat Ginson, Ant Nystrom, W H Rutter, FP Wilton, Mrs Charles R Mariett, and En Wilson. Mentions garden bed donations at the fire station and a Ladies Missionary society election with officers named Gartner Forbes Albright.

Kee Garner Fay Farnes Elmont Mery George Johnston Hanéae City Sere Joheimion Quemey Street Holtes Phteaane Topeks Ona John Dowler Quincy Street Mies Laurat Ginson Ynetertus Hanses Ead Frwerta Boby Ant Nystrom Aes Raster W. H. Rutter West Gordon Street Spring Hill Kansas FP. Wilton Daushier Charles R. Mariett Teaser Coli St Lous Berth Gunteot Seb A. Wilson Nn 1 Topeke Wileave Indianapolis

Witte Resigns Then Withdraws From Finance Post

In Petersburh May the finance minister M Witte submitted a resignation and a letter from Grand Duke Alexander Micheleevitch demanding more funds for the finance, but withdrew before nightfall. He said he could not run the finances if the Grand Dukes could issue orders following an apology letter from the Grand Duke.

Witte

Masoket Of at Noon Athinta Gri sins

Rev W Byrd opened with invocation at the national conference of Charities. A committee report by Alexander Johnson of Fort Wayne discussed colonization for the segregation of the feeble minded and insane. Miss Mars E Perry of St Paul and others from Des Moines Chippewa Falls Farhart Minn participated in the afternoon session.

W. Byrd National Conference of Charities Colonien Allexander Johnson Fort Wayne Des Melpes A. W. Winnart Chippewa Fails Wir Dr. A Rogers Farthalt, Minn

Topeka Faces New Garbage Plant Promise Amid Controversy

A Boston based firm pledges timely construction of a new garbage plant in Topeka, while the existing desiccating operations relocate near the river. City officials question secrecy over sanitary conditions as smallpox concerns rise and a city physician faces scrutiny.

New Garbage Company Witer Boston John V. Abrahame Topeka Baz van Nest Sheerdanes North Topeka Old City W. S. Osborn Comming WD. Storrs Aaid Beye Toveka

Kan Association of Opticians Elects Officers in Copeland Hotel

At the Copeland hotel the Kanoms Association of Opticians held its annual meeting with sessions in morning afternoon and evening. Thomas Gowenlock of Clay Center was elected president with FW Hunt Burlingame as first vice president and Mrs Melluish Garden City as second vice president. F W Read of Wichita was secretary and treasurer. The next convention location is proposed for Wichita. Prominent speakers from Kansas and beyond delivered lectures including Prof Geo A Rodgers of Chicago and J H Newell of Burlington, with new members welcomed from Cottonwood Falls.

Clay Center Kansas Opticians Copeland Hotel Kanms Association of Opticians Thomas Gowenlock FW. Hunt Burlinsame Melluish Garden City F. W. Read Wichita Jett Kansas Geo, A Rodgers Chicago J. H. Newell Burlingeme T. M. Hutto G. F. Finley Cottonwood Falls

Topeka Lawrence & Kentish Chey Bridge Company Deals

May 3 report details an Oklahoma chartered railroad and traction ventures affecting Kansas City Topeka routes. Agreements involve T S Salathiel president, Irving and Hayes & Co with commissions, bonds and $1.27 million construction, plus options and mortgage terms. Promoter W W Winner touts Kansas City to Vinewood Park electric railway ambitions amid rival routes. A Jackson fugitive linked to a homicide case seeks to avoid exposure by not naming accomplices.

Kanu City Topeka Lawrence & Kenkss Chey Bievtrie Hallway Company Oklahons Kansas City Van Tre Mtlocks Borin Tae & Con Kun Te Topeka Dedds Wrandotw T.S. Salathlel Peexident Nod Te Mases & Co A. Macrobert Erving Trekers New York Hayes & Co Irving Bret Mortgage Trust Trac Mad Fle Huyns & Co Salathiel T. 8 Irvine

May 9 brief telegrams from London and elsewhere

Subscriptions to the Tropevaal loan closed. Rear Admiral Cot reassigned to the United States Bureau. Telegrams report protests against a government monopoly of petroleum, plans to shut down naval labor talks, and a retirement announced in Germany. A Canadian town suffered $106,000 in fire losses. King Edward to attend Kempton Park races. In Lafayette carpenters vote to hire locally at reduced wages.

London Tropevaal Minnedem Manitoba May John Wall Laces Wevater Beier Edward Wit Kempton Park Brent Duke of Weatminster Lafayette Ind

Unprecedented Subscriptions For Transvaal Loan Report

London May 9 unprecedented subscriptions for the Transvaal loan were announced with many large investors noted. Individual subscriptions under 3500 and under were reportedly none, while totals estimate 65 million to 7.5 billion. Rothschilds applied for 4.14 billion, J. Gordon for 260,000, Credit Lyonnais for 20 million, Bankers for 150 million, and the Pirtacher bank for 125,000. Early tallies and check returns are expected to ease the market strain.

Brough Transvaal London Transvaal Ioan Tésards Ti Ie Rothechilds Ratniter AL Gordon Credit Lyonuise Dreadentar “Bank Pirtacher ‘Banke

Man killed in mountain shooting linked to Marsan case

Report states James B. Marsan was shot and killed in Middlesboro Kentucky with witnesses claiming a man fired the fatal shot. Local refugees describe deplorable conditions in the mountain region and allege reporters are barred from the area.

James B. Marsan Middlesboro Breathitt, County

Observatory Transfer Set for Next Week

The new observatory near Washiurn is to be turned over to the city next Wednesday or Thursday. L H Greenwood secretary to the board of trustees and Dulldley committee member explain the transfer, costing about 21000. Contractor Sprocer will deliver the key to the Venn authorities after completion of painting and final checks. The tale is linked with the Rae Ticket Office at 625 Kansas Avenue.

Washiurn L. H. Greenwood Board of Trustees Chalesein Dulldley Sprocer Kansas Avenue

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