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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1903

Page

11

Mearty Accord Advances Town Milling Interests in Kansas

In Big Rapids Kansas on November 7, talks focus on tying town and milling interests to a new steam flouring mill. A daily capacity of 200 barrels plus a 60 bushel elevator is planned, shifting from water power to steam. The mill and elevator, chartered for Reed, will be run by Velar, Andrew Arderson, J Le Barnes, and Karl McAster, using Pacific rail access and a steam-driven operation.

Bie Rapids Kan Tue Tapia Ceeater Reo Veler Andrew Arderson J. le Barnes Kart Mourt Pacific Sitam

Parmer Shipping Association Works on Elevator Project

Centralia Kansas November 7 The Parmer Shipping Association of Centralia chartered with a small stock fund plans building an elevator with capacity around 20 percent of a unit. T. Hurst president and C. P. Knight treasurer are named officers. Mr Martin identified as a local grain dealer resisting monopolistic trends in the Missouri Pacific region. Farmers rally to support a new cooperative direction.

Parmer’ Shipping Association Centenha Centralia Kas Parnera’ Shipping Aenociation Hurth Vt Frenidents T. 3M C. P. Knight Martin Minisouri Pacific Atde 4 Coontinue

Sale of Herefords at Big Rapids November 10

The Machol county cattle sale announces 100 head of cattle to be sold, representing about thirty breeders of thoroughbred stock from Marshall county. Stock selected from over 20 million head, with better stock than a year ago. Dozens of thoroughbred stockmen from Marys tiall will attend to support the breeding effort.

Hilue Rapids Te Machol Wilk Bigw Rapide Wale Shout Marshall County Oley Marystall

Man with $100 in pocket accused after ride theft

A man with over $1 in his pocket allegedly escaped fare by riding a train near Ludiowome. He fell from a presencer rail, suffered injuries and was hospitalized. Companions fled with him, and the incident drew police attention as investigators followed leads to Los Nogeles.

Ludiowome Setsford Marston Los Nogeles

Embalmer Licensing Update in Nebraska History

A fragmentary notice reports a Nebraska embalming license discussion involving Maryavil and a Young Lady diploma. It notes Lee and Gundsomely roles and contrasts Nebraska practice with Kansas rules, mentioning a Kansas woman who passed a yearlong examination in Nebraska.

Maryavil Nebraska Reaville Deanaan Kansas

State Association of Librarians Adjourns After Successful Session

The State Anrorletian of Librarians adjourned in Emporia after a two day session described as successful. Officers elected for next year include President Carrie M. Watson of Lawrence and Secretary Za Adama Topeka. Additional exec committee member Gertrude Manhattan.

Emporia Kan Nev Mise Carrie M. Watson Lawrence Za Adama Topeka T Kee Leaven Biva EF. Clarke Sarees A Grepinun Execu Mise Gertrude Manhattan

Ealling at Woas City Ness City shot incident

A brief report notes a fatal shooting near Ness City with Henry and Thea involved. Details are scarce in the fragment, but the event is described as sudden and lethal with no further context provided.

Death of a Clyde Boy Reported in Arena Tragedy

A Clyde boy dies in an arena incident. Details are fragmentary with OCR errors but indicate a 13 year old, named Konop, died around November 30. The report mentions Clyde and postmaster references. Further readable facts are limited in the fragment.

Clyde Knave Nou Konop

Le Harpe Citizen Objects to Truancy Law over Son’s Work

The Le Harpe citizen protests the truancy statute demanding his son attend school while a family dispute centers on a boy expected to work in a Clyde City smelter for about 91 dollars a week. The father argues the boy should not be compelled into class as a court action looms.

le Harpe Marne Kew Cutlonaria Len Wey Hoy Neste Tony

Atchison Tragedy In Northwest Belle the Kisser Attacks Youth

An Atchison report describes Belle the Kisser attacking 18 year old Willie Cravens near Tr. Little Wille Cravens. Doctors fear for his life as the mother recalls the gift and pain of loss. Police seek identification of a 17 year old suspect seen leaving town and note possible travel by country residents.

Atchison Belle Wille Cravens Willie Che Wille

Curtis eyeing federal judgeship sparks Kansas City chatter

Washington gossip suggests Congressman Curtis toyed with a federal judgeship in talks with Senator Baker and Lucien Haker before departing for ten. Ex Senator Baker seeks appointment and Curtis hints harmony, triggering speculation on a possible candidacy and a potential vacancy in the First district depending on governor Bailey’s action. Political maneuvering grows as theories spread.

Curtis Washington Kansas City Leavenworth Lucien Haker Baker Congress Firat Seastor Long Bailey Mr. Curtis

Bradbury Loses In Supreme Court Ruling On Land and Assaults

The supreme court decided in four parts with Carey and others reversed. Bradbury lost both criminal actions and won one civil suit, facing assault convictions and a civil suit over land in excess of 24 acres. A forcible entry case and contract dispute also reached the district and supreme courts, with a mixed outcome.

Grmaeuey Woo Clay County IMM Uv Supreme Court Carey Therm Wei Ons Cive Bradbury Hawk Fidela Burien Darie Duarrel Bradbury Burie Burnelle Kurl Browent Bradbury Ph Acton Supreme Court

All Humors Are Impure Matters Claim

An 19th century health note asserts humors are impure substances the body cannot handle alone. It links excess humors to pimples eczema bilious turns indigestion dull headaches and fatigue, urging disease prevention through cleansing or remedies.

Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Claim Cures Sores

An ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills remove humors and strengthen the system. A man from Scumford Falls, Maine reports sores disappeared after using the product. The testimonial amply promotes the remedy’s promised cure.

Hood Scumford Falls Sersaparilin

Dull Sentenced to Prison for Murder in Herndon Case

George W. Dull, sentenced to two years in the penitentiary for the murder of Dr. Rowland in Herndon Raw Maw county on April 16, 1902, loses appeal as UpTem HOU affirms. Jury verdict based on circumstantial evidence. defense argued lack of motive and justification. Supreme Court notes no error and upholds conviction. justice Pollock delivers opinion.

George W. Dull Dr. Rowland Herndon Raw Maw County UpTem Hou Tull Supreme Court Jumicn Pollock Rubins County Rowland Defendant George Éttee West Pansersby Fred StEwaif Acen Ths Wieser Decetsed Pollock

Atchison Newsitem Mixed Local Notes

Fragmentary Atchison report mentions Worl, Buckles, Brown, and Donwd with unclear roles. References Adenia county and A. J. Waite, Curtis, and Donald in tentative plans. Details are garbled and partially unreadable but imply local political maneuvering and timing.

Worl Atchison Ing Dudge Brown Donwd Adenia County A. J. Waite Jeanardize Donald Curtis Tim

Diamond tontine scheme eyed by State Bank Commissioner

Bank Commissioner Asagi reports information that the Til nels Tontine Investment Company based in Collinsville Illinois is operating in Katiene without proper authority. The plan requires $1.25 then $105 weekly with $80 remaining for a “diamond fund” and promises a $200 diamond or its value upon maturity, a model seen in failing cooperative concerns. officials doubt any contract can be executed without a hidden catch.

State Bank Asagi John J. Eberhardt Salina Collinsville D Diamond Fund Wuwoicton Afbrich

Law a Reasonable Doubt

Fore man Roos of the Farris jury said today four men voted for acquittal were Peter Laut Ben Pringer James Clark and Benjamin Looxett. They believed Parris guilty but found the testimony insufficient to permit a verdict under the instructions.

Jefferson City Foreman Roos Farris Peter Laut Ben Pringer James Clark Benjamin Looxett Parris

Gleed at White House Discusses Judgeship

President sent for Alexander G Cochrine of St. Louis to talk over a possible judgeship at the White House. Senator Long introduced Cochrine as congressmen and senators arrive, including Burton Bowemock Miller Hackney and Looms, in a bid to influence the pol​​l lock case.

Mane Hon Kansas White House Long Alexander G. Cochrine St. Louis Scott Burton Bow Emock Miller W. P. Hackney Pollock

NEVADA PROBATE HEARING OBJECTS TO BRYAN AS EXECUTOR

In New Haven Connecticut probate court Bryan was objected to as executor of Philo Bennett's will with bond set at 250000. Counsel indicate an appeal. a conference will settle decree form. Judge Stoddard questioned Bryan's qualification while Sloan may remain executor if Bryan declines.

New Haven Conn Oday J. Bryan Philo Bennett Cleaveland Stoddard Bryan Sloan 3Sennett William J. Bryan

Curtis for Slonecker in federal judgeship race

Assistant Postmaster A. C. Rogers reports Congress man Charles Curtis prefers J. G. Slonecker as United States district judge successor to W. C. Hook. Curtis has been a focus of Kan copper politics chatter with other names discussed but Rogers notes Curtis favors Slonecker.

A. XC Rogers Charles Curtis Acagine W. C. Hook Kan- Han Curtis Curtis Arwerte J. G. Slonecker Sara Nate Ter Jonecker Romer Moreton Rene

Penny Entertains Fortnightly Club in Lawrence

Professor Geo B Penny hosted the Fortnightly Club in Lawrence with Washburn College faculty guests including Chancellor Frank Strong and department heads. The event featured Penny’s paper on intellectual menace in music and required the hosting member to present a toast and host a dinner.

Geo. B. Penny Bae Geo. B. Penny of Fine Arts Washburn Lawrence Clu Sumbers Ffreen Frank Strong Kansas State University Kas. C. Dunlap Hopking Walker Frank M. Hodder W.C. Abbott L. Blake J. W.green Dean of the Law Xsebonl W. Blackmar Me. Preyer Munoz W. March Cashier Merchants National Hank W. Tr. Sinclair W. B. Brownell Mowers Green Preyer Gare Penny National Hotel Pentiv W. M. Davidson del Valentine Davia Washburn College Conant Washburn College Law Separement Dean Kay Delver CB Ba Maren Chase Wranie B Sin Lennan

Conference review of extra session work at White House

Washington dispatch reports a conference among Allison, Piatt, Hale of Maine and Spooner of Wisconsin reviewing legislation for the upcoming extra session and regular session. Senators left confident on Cuba reciprocity provisions, but exact form still undecided as talks focus on scope of provisions including corn oats and bran. The piece cites ancient definitions in a tangential legal note and mentions ongoing Hunsta Japan negotiations with a settlement possible per Associated Press sources.

Washington Congress Roosevelt Allison Atde Rich Pea Piatt Hale Maine Spooner Wisconsin

Harvard Triumphs Over Penn In Rough Franklin Field Clash

At Franklin Field Philadelphia on November 7 Harvard wins the toss and aims west with the wind. Harvard scores first on an early touchdown by Schoulkopt and adds a later TD by Smith. Penn replies with a touchdown by Piekarskie, but Harvard leads 11 6 at halftime and remains ahead into the second half with more drives and field attempts amid a contested game.

Franklin Field Philadelphia Harvard Schoulkopt C. Marshall Pennsylvania Smith Bensylvania Reynolds Piekarskie Penn Cordon Metager Benniett — Kon Penna

City Crowding and Its Effects on Youth and Society

The Century Magazine argues that urban growth creates psychological strain and social imbalance. It warns that sedentary work, irregular lives, and crowded cities foster irritability and risky behavior, while labor shortages and apprenticeship limits hamper youth development and future employability.

Democrats caucus names candidate for speaker in House

Washington on November 7 Democrats in the house caucus chose John Williams of Mississippi as their unanimous candidate for speaker. George B. McClellan, newly elected mayor of New York, was warmly welcomed by colleagues as he arrived at the caucus.

Washington House John §. Willams Mississippi Geo. B. McClellan New York Canena

Brain Must Stop It Patent Paint Case At Jefferson City

Jefferson City November 7 Judge Harel appointed Frank M Brown to prosecute charges against Prosecuting Attorney R P Stone in a case filed by Rev C Trooks. The matter concerns alleged drunkenness and failure to close the courts on Sunday during a dispute over a patent paint contract for ironwork repairs on a bridge.

Jefferson City Jadee Harel Cole Frank M. Brown Staines Rev R. P. Stone

Deaths and Funerals Notice from Heights Parish

The notice reports the death of Mise Vioim at her parents home on Heights Friday at 11. The funeral service will be held at First United Bi Twelfth and Quincy, Jat S Beame.

Mise Vioim Harton Heights Firet United Quincy Beame

Church Notes Sermons Across City Churches

First United Presbyterian meets at Knights and Ladies of Security hall corner Seventh and Kansas over Bus Bay with A Renwick preaching on A Part of Gods Ways and a 10 am Sunday school for Junior and Senior Endeavor. Belvoir schoolhouse hosts C A Finch at 4:15 pm. Second United Presbyterian at Imore and Huntoon preached by Rev Jonathan White with 10 am Sunday school and 3:15 pm reg nar hour. Be ten Wesleyan Methodist at Fifth and Leland with morning and evening services and 7 pm Young Peoples meeting. Mission of Redeeming Love holds 3 pm and 7 pm meetings. Hawt Eighth street M C A men’s meeting 4 pm with Miss Gertrude Tryon. Methodiat Epineonal church with Rev L H Marlin at 11 am. Jefferson Street Sunday School at 245 pm. official board meets Monday.

First United Presbyterian Church Knights and Ladies of Security Seventh Kansas A. Renwick Tyler Street C. A Finch First Christan Belvoir Regnar Second United Presbyterian Church Iimore Huntoon Streets Jona P. White Christ Calvary PO. U Ters Gunter Bec Wesleyan Methodist Church Fifth and Leland Street Young Penple J. McFarland D. D Tor Am Ll. H. Marlin Haken University S. m. Jefferson Street Tor Shawnee County

Endorsement Talks Dean Penny on Washburn Hymns Opinion

The Washington Times published editorials on Dean Penny of Washburn College Topeka praising his stance on church hymns and music choice. The piece defends traditional hymn use while criticizing modern elements, urging acceptance of Penny's views and framing them as concerns for moral religious taste.

Washington Washington Times Dean Penny Washburn Tollowss Washbur College Topeka Han Thare Faye Laney Ameir Otal Hyo Lees Ifm Yenomes Amon

Fire tragedy in Virginia City recovers all bodies

Nov 7 report from Virginia City Mont notes a fatal fire with all victims recovered including RB Turner. Four bodies will be taken to Butte for interment amid ongoing investigation and salvage efforts by Lumberg sight.

Mont Aperiala City Sess Ie Remeerar Slowater Rove Lumberg T RB. Turner Butte Intermunt

Fire disrupts operations as investigation continues

A blaze damaged several buildings with no cause found yet. Officials report that work will resume once main and auxiliary facilities are secured, and investigators complete their assessment of the site. Additional updates are expected as the situation develops.

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Local items hint at court openings and midwinter expo

Local notes report Marshal Mackey opening a U S district court session in Topeka on November 23 and a sheriff’s transfer of a boy to the reform school. Also mentioned are Midwinter exposition plans, Limektin football’s 29 to 0 win over West Enders, and brief references to local officials and attorneys.

W. H. Mackey U. S. District Court Ji Topeka Frank Merrick Afr Ola Biegler Fithend Worl Henry Shadd Sesewich County Topeka Limektin West Enders Timekiine Limektins Anys Daniel Hamer Dintret Mice Chas Mencken Ducks Mencoken

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