Millions for Orphen School funds row
Millions for Orphen School described as allotted funds. note mentions left data unclear about 371,000 to friends with servant assistance.
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Orphen School
Frienis
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1903
Page
1
Funeral Provisions and Special Pullman Train Fete
The will of Captain W.R. Sorin of Louiesville reveals funeral provisions including a special Pullman train for close friends. No religious services but ample meals and drink planned. details mention a solemn procession and a limited public component with prominent names and a substantial bequest.
Fifty Cent Dollar Rental and Transit Notes in Obscure Text
Fragmented OCR reads as a garbled note about rental terms and prices, with scattered phrases in multiple languages. It mentions a nine mile distance and various names, but the text is largely incomprehensible. No clear events, dates, or identifiable entities emerge.
Woman Examiner Recalls Dormant City Scandal At Vigil
An obscure 19th century local note recounts a strange incident involving a woman examiner and a stalled investigation. The piece mentions a university setting, a mysterious visit, and possible calls for accountability as residents discuss the event years later.
Weehbort weet park clash cited in muddy OCR fragment
A garbled OCR passage mentions a beer hall event near Kana Cay foes and Wi iesiens Sint Bewe with vague references to Virtartus, Bees and Tasit Hi. Context remains unclear with multiple broken names and lines. No clear dates, places, or outcomes emerge.
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Kana Cay
Ema
Ieee
Unclear OCR Fragment Signals Lecture Notice
Fragmentary text shows a disjointed notice about a lecture by a figure connected to Jy TL Matoin and Palfien earwen ty lective. Mentions a Sirf Gellersi and a spouse at ONL wohdiine with possible regional place names and dates obscured by errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atereay
Mike
Justice Made Errors in Revival of Juvenile Case
A garbled report describes a juvenile proceeding where errors by Justice Williams led to a reform school transfer for two boys. Officials debate the propriety of sending youths to the district school for a period, with examiner Rowe noting technical faults and suggesting further review by experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille
Adamee
Willams
Willlerstt
Judge Sterry Dead at 61 in Los Angeles
The long time rail executive and legal figure N Sterry died at his home in Los Angeles at age 61 after stomach trouble. He served as general patent lawyer for Atehiam Toneka and Santa Fe rail lines, joined Santa Fe road in 1982, and held posts including general agent for New Mexico. He was known as lawyer and experienced public official with police and courtroom ties.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Junge Cop N. Sterry
Atehiam, Toneka
Santa Fe
Wy River
Sudten C
Terry
Californdi de Woeth
Ansos
Wiener Fer
Santa Be
Tie
Lash
Anbrokes Sanore
S. 5
Palledophia
Moyth
Keel PL Binth
Presbyte Lime Church
Black
Westainister International
Lessa
Fie
International Sunday School Teachers Union
Fragmented OCR Notice of Western Union Telegraphy Misread
Fragmented text from an OCR page hints at telegraphy related notes, mentioning Western Union and a mix of garbled place names and dates. The readable bits suggest a historical notice or brief item about communications, with unclear actions or deadlines.
Fragmented report of executions and legal notes from Porto Rico and beyond
A messy OCR fragment reports various executions and legal outcomes. It mentions hangings in Porto Rico and Agra, accused individuals found guilty, and sentences including potential future punishments. The text also notes a printed condemnation and references political rioting and misdeeds tied to civic offices. Additional items hint at marriages, university students, and a public notice voice from a newspaper advertiser.
Judge Evans Rules Postmasters Liable in Burglary Case
Federal court decision in Kentucky holds postmasters must repay government funds and supplies stolen by burglary or related acts. Judge Walter Evans rules that even in charge of nominees, losses from office may be recovered, reinforcing government liability.
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Federal Court
Kentucky
Howling Green
Walter Evens
United States Court
Goodrich Out As City Plant Chief In Turbulent Shakeup
Amid protest and without armed clash, Goodrich is removed as superintendent of the city electric plant. Mitchell assumes control with Fox directing civil orders, while Mayor Bergundshal reshuffles staff and warns of action if further trouble arises.
Wheat Outlook Mixed as Reporters Assess Crop Hope
Ruspell and Smith County men say wheat damage is not serious and outlook is good. Lebanon's representative notes reports of harm are exaggerated. Officials estimate about six million acres to be harvested, with four million acres yielding mediocre crops, and overall plowing plans indicate substantial adjustments ahead.
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Ruspell
Smith County
Charien Hail
Russet
Kanmy City
Hering
LM. Ginten
Lebanon
Smith
Harvey
Melbersog
Tive Milibit
Drebabis
Will Take All Stock Not Wanted by Pennsylvania Shareholders
May stunn taep & to mai Boyver Co announce that Urey tat fternied syndicete to Bederwrite 1 mocks left tecenths aitierleat Pennsylvania. Haare: een "Tht a Ainte wi nederwrite a taken by shareholders. a mre Orisite are not is ee ih the believed phat ree black w mars wil be placed abroad Caracan. MAY ZI-Mr. clacteoy, the British commissioner of the retxed tri- Duma! which bs the owes Gt tie cuts against Venestela hae arrived here Herr Gortech, the German commissioner, and Combe Perret Delis' occa, tie French commissioner, have also reached
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Pennsylvania
taep & tomai Boyver @ Co
Urey
Bederwrite
Aitierleat Pennaytvania
Caracan
May
Mr. Clacteoy
Venestela
Herr Gortech
Combe Perret Delis’ Occa
Weather Summary from Central Region Dusty Fridasy Night
Last night showed minimal rain with only two tenths of an inch reported and cooler air moving in from the east. Temperatures across stations ranged from the mid 50s to the upper 70s as winds shifted south and the day began with partial clearing and scattered showers in western districts.
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Concordia
Dodge City Air Fort
Cley
Murkaville
McPherson
Bedats
Toronts
Wichita
Sheinahn
Des Moines
Folfo
Baker
Concortia
Dodge City
Fort Beatt
Haygin
Mackeville
Orenge City
Bedan AO
Topekin
Toronto
Touny
Presbyterian assembly reviews finances at meeting in Los Angeles
The May 2 business session details a lengthy annual gathering at Memorial Church. The Woman's Board of Home Mission and other committees reported. Revenue from subscriptions and fees totaled numerous dollars. The main funding plan centers on committee actions and pledges to cover deficits. The Bible Society report and other faith group actions were adopted.
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Lon Angeles
Cal
Presbyterian General Assembly
Tmemitiel Church
Woman's Board
Heme Misinne
Bela
W. i. Buberix
Roberts
Paris
Michener Elected President In Local Officers Meet
Fifteen party members of the Ketone Stats elect new officers at a morning event. Medical staff attended a ceremony at the hall, where new officers were introduced. Michener of Wichita named president. vice president Ey wr. Mey as secretary. Hamilton as treasurer. other members listed in the program.
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Ketone
Michener
Wichita
Nic
Ete City
Onage Mey
Seermary
WS Hamilton
Fopeka
Shower forecast and obituaries mix in local brief
Weather outlook calls for unsettled cloudy periods and possible showers with a chance of clearing later. Benjamin Franklin Jones funeral held at his residence with Rev Dr Stattana and service. interment at Allegheny cemetery. Notable local figure dies after illness, tied to Sunday school work.
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Pittsours
Benjamin Franklin Jones
Stattana and
Almple
Alesheny Cemetery
Protests Flare Over Rossi Act as Envoy Talks Open
Reports from Seo Korea describe protests voiced by Bussia Tgoorss and other groups regarding Rossis attitude to settlement. A US representative notes tr ibal concerns while critics call for restraint as weather and cross Atlantic tensions shape diplomacy. In sports, Cincinnati defeats St. Louis and Washington loses to Philadelphia with scores 10, 7 and 75 respectively.
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Bussia
May SA
Seo
Korea
Rossis
Acarem
Roosevelt Speaks as Monument Corner Stone Is Laid
President Roosevelt visits Oregon and Washington for Lewis and Clark events. A crowd of about 25 000 watches ceremonies as the corner stone of a monument is laid in Portland park. He delivers remarks praising pioneers, unity, and national progress before continuing his tour through Salem and Oregon City.
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Salem
Capitol
Oregon City
Une Levis
Clark Monment
Deother
Portland
Citizena of
Columbia and Witluitiegte
Mount Hood
Mount St. Helens
Mount Adams
Cascade Range
Willams
Lawche
Clark
Great Northwent
Oregon Country
Rmtm
Williams
Hori
Lewis and Clark
Hinent
Lewis
Jefferson
Avroax
Satwart
Secon
Infanda
Appinuae) and Just So Long As Mote Hike Taft
Luke Wright
Tomsk
Oregon
Congress
United States
Lincoln's Elm Falls
Reagan
Car Set On Fire In Cloudburst Damage Across Ohio Valley
A streak of cloudburst and lightning last night caused extensive damage across parts of the Ohio Valley. No deaths or serious injuries were reported though several residents were shocked. Interurban electric lines remain impaired and telegraph, telephone, and trolley wires were damaged. Cars on the Mull Creek Valley line were struck by lightning and set ablaze near Carthage, with more relief work needed in Del Rio, Home City, and Pernbank.
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Cincinnati
Ohio Valley
Mull Creek Valley
Gee
Carthage
Deli
Home City
Pernbank
Open Door Policy Discussed by Ambassador Me Cormick in London
London May 22 Ambassador Me Cormick arrives from St Petersburg to discuss the open door in China. He states Russia seeks no closing of Manchurian ports to the United States and supports the open door policy. He notes friendly US Finland relation and comments on wheat and cotton trade expectations with England and Canada.
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London
Me_Cormick
St Petersburg
America
Patterson
James Gar Fette
St. Peterburg
Manchuria
Rusia
United States
China
M. Witte
Husele
Rursie
Far East
Russia
Mr. MeCormick
England
Fire ravages Central Iron and Steel mill complex
May 23 report from Herrisbure Pennsylvania says the original hot rolling plate mill of the Central Iron and Steel company was destroyed by fire. Loss is estimated at 20000 dollars with many workers put out of work. The blaze spread from the roof to the eighty nine inch mill destroying old machinery and damaging the plant structure. Weather note and Kansas forecast follow in the same dateline.
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Herrisbure
Central Iron, and Steel Company
Jose
Poller
Lome
Invade Turkey Revolt Factions Mobilize Near Serbia Frontier
May 22 Constantinople reports say Albanian suppression fuels belief that Turkish plans for purging that region are failing. Alvsiane forces sought to strike a Serbian monastery near Ipek. Russian monks protected by promised troops. War minister notes rising military sentiment. a division to be called for native service. Possible powers intervention could avert conflict with Bulgaria. A Serbian revolutionary band is said to be gathering on the frontier to invade Ottoman territory at Kosovo and incite uprising.
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Constantinople
Albania
Turkey
Alvsuiane
Dechar
Ipek
Ballerin
Restrian
Kateariyeh Iy
Ahenulinn
Hulgaria
Kessovo
Peace Monument Plans Advance With New York Sculptor
Wellington Ruckstihl, vice president of the Municipal Art Society and former St Louis Exposition chief of sculpture, sails for Europe to work on several memorials including a Kinley monument in Washington and a national peace monument atop a large column. The project aims to raise 2.5 million dollars by private subscription, with a 240 by 240 foot base building and a 67 foot column, featuring 16 sculptural groups and a grand library and concert hall on the two lower stories.
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New York
Wellington Ruckstihl
Po Hicipal Art Society of
St Doula
Urope Near
Eek
Ein Studio
Purie
Dusfig
Minéel
Kinley
Weshington
Buison
Dimeelf
Denver Strike Ends After Citywide Labor Dispute
A Denver strike that paralyzed business for days involving nearly 10 000 workers was settled at 7 PM May 22 through compromise between the Retail Executive Committee of organized labor and Citizens Alliances. The agreement, covering employers and workers, sets terms for reinstatement and a joint board to decide disputes, while injunctions and boycotts are lifted.
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Trenver
Chamber of Commerce
Syhone
Elf
Dead child found. woman Grace Belgion arrested in Eureka
A suspect, Grace Merrill Belgion, was arrested in Virgil after a warrant charging her with murder. The body of a young infant was found buried on the Merrill property, allegedly dumped about a week earlier. Authorities continue the investigation and seek preliminary sanitization of the scene.
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Eureka
Kas
Grace Merrill Belgion
Virgil
Ly&a
Merrill
Save
Autoeney
Eileen Bond
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