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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1902

Page

2

Adventurer De Ville’s Fraud and False Land Claim Saga

In Banta Crus on November 17 a tale unfolds of Peter De Ville once a famed adventurer and believed owner of a $3,000 ranch near Santa Crus. He allegedly engineered a land swindle with De Ville Cal company, transferring money and stock for “par value” while promising returns, later deceitfully seizing property and leaving victims in poverty during a storm and legal entanglements.

Peter de Ville de Ville Emily Sante Crus Enenge de Ville Regas Hayes Francisco Lttornes Hinyes de Vile Cal Company Fretore de Villy DU Amecsainenia Ferney Salking F.N. Ponturat Ile

Patrick Has Wew Evidence New York Trial Request

A court document outlines 17 papers filed to amass a new trial on recently discovered evidence. Albert T. M Hie and associates seek relief through counsel, with a motion for a new trial to be presented before Reporter Gott. The case may proceed to the court of ayponth following further filings.

Patrick New York Amirrow far _Albert T. M Hie Ube Tere Gott

Langerman Takes Chances on Mission Amid Turbulent Times

New York November 13 report states J W Tanger and a St Louis commissioner departed for an assignment connected to the sultan's court. The World article cites sources noting unsettled conditions and a tense atmosphere as Mirecco and martwith ra engage in ongoing discussions.

Langerman New York J. W Tangertan

Rheumatism and its painful grip on the patient

An ornate description of rheumatic pain and swelling attacking muscles joints and nerves with uric acid blood infection. The piece argues that relief comes only after cleansing the acid blood and restoring healthy circulation through a promoted treatment regimen. It emphasizes suffering, dependence, and the prospect of relief via systemic cleansing and strengthened vitality.

Max—Ater Ushes Gualiy Shenshen Jen Realid S. Parises

Crime prevention and reform policy debate at First Congress

Rev Francis L Hayes urged civic action to curb crime through prevention and rehabilitation rather than punishment. He advocated separate facilities and a board of inspectors, warning against relying on penitentiaries for social ills while praising parole efforts and civil service reforms. The report also notes ongoing civil service exams and training improvements in the Philippine Islands and other territories.

Thera Francis L. Hayes Honal Church Hayes Catedonia Cbme Kansas Mr. Hayes Maringwany Criminal Vic Board of Charitien Chefret Offenne Geome Peel Party

Baron Desertion Shocks San Diego Colony Leader Alleges Family Secrets

Henry Ny, said to be the adopted son of Mrs. Katherine Tingley, fled Point Loma Universal Brotherhood. He plans to sue for papers he claims reveal his parentage and accuses overseers of restricting meals and child access. Secretary General F. M. Pierre calls the desertion unfounded.

San Francisco San Diego Henry Ny Katherine Tingley Point Loma Universal Brothrhood Los Angeles Tingley Ufe F. M. Pierre Baran

Sermon Reflects on Longevity and Lincoln Letter

At First M. 30 church Dr J T McFarland notes life expectancy lengthening and frames age as relative citing Lincoln who called himself an old man. He asks how old Lincoln was when he wrote the letter and suggests the patriarchal age declined as life spans grew.

J.T. McFarland Dr. McParland Rimeelf

Annual report shows civil service exams and appointments

Washington Nevada annual report by chief examiner A A Serven notes 508 penpin examined in the classified service during the year with 40509 asset and AAts6 appointed promoted or transferred. 2178 examined for the Whilinoineser Flog with 450 noened and 634 father. Examiners anticipate a semifinal fir for the enstdlan service as of June 0 total boards of examine ses the Lish "pills sofa punmiversum 2 maintans are being taken to consummate the complete or-1

Washington Nev A. A Serven Civil Service Sofa Punmiversum

Church leader argues for recreation as vital to life

New York, Nov. 17 Dr. George G. Lorimer speaking at Madison Avenue Baptist church urged that recreation and amusements are essential for a healthy mind and spirit. He warned against exclusive reliance on food and labor, saying balanced pleasures help temper hearts and prevent mental decay.

New York Madison Avenue Baptist Church George G. Lorimer Povle Faust Samme Inalde Troy Theater Steele

Collision in Colorado Claims One Life

A derailment near Rifle Colorado claimed the life of BR Thorn and injured three others. Midland and Rio Grande crews faced a total damage estimate around 200000 dollars as stock and equipment suffered heavy losses.

Rifle Fifie Nav Colorado Midand Rio Grande Road Here BR Thorn Freeman Midland Etiginés Fonds Fred Suter Midland Craford Rio Grande Austin Gavin The Rite Lomount

Unclear Text About Sale Talks for a Central Property

Fragmentary report notes negotiations over a purchase of a central property. Mentions parties named Mayett Henra and American xyrali cate with reference to rent adjustments and ongoing progress, but details are garbled and names unclear.

Pancr Mayett Henra Aumerican Xyralicate Greet Central

Train wreck at Penn Central line kills two in Bolivar

In Bolivar Pennsylvania today a freight train collision on the Pennsylvania Railroad killed two men, engineer H. S. Moone and brakeman LV Dichman, injured a flagman W. D. Mack, and demolished two engines. The eastbound freight wreck halted service for hours.

Bolivar Piicw H. 5 Moone Dichman W. D. Mack Itreman

Stanton Daughter Objects to Wrangle Over Brain Donation

Ithaca Nov 17 A dispute among Elizabeth Cady Stanton kin and Cornell Universitys neurology department centers on Professor Burt Wilder obtaining the late suffragist leader's brain for Cornell shelves. Mrs Stanton daughter objects to the clause allowing brain donation despite prior terms.

Mra. Stanton Cornell Ithaca Mra Izabeth Cady Stanton Department of Neurology Cornell University Burt G. Wilder Te Slaton Wilder Helen Eadines Meru Blanton Mea. Stanton Gardiner Horer Dster

Chamber Endorses Point Loma School in San Diego Letter

The San Diego Chamber of Commerce appoints committees to draft a letter to the U S secretary of the treasury and the president of the New York Society of the Prevention of Cruelty to Children endorsing the Point Loma school as properly conducted with well cared for children. The letter will be sent promptly. A second item notes a demand for streetcar service from Shorey to link south side and north areas, arguing such lines would serve thousands and be profitable. Also: a New Russian Orthodox church in New York City to hold consecration with Bishop Tikhon in attendance. construction cost $140,000 aided by the Holy Synod. Oklahoma territorial election results show, in the upper house seven Republicans and six Democrats, and in the lower house 14 Democrats to 12 Republicans, giving Democrats control.

San Diego San Beale Joucunl Shorey North Topeka Topeka Ide Reform School Rochester Harrison Street Casey Parkdale Oakland Fettering Tennant New York St. Nicholas Athiet Mtar Fifth Avenue Tichon Pacific oMimate Syrted Husain Mumhop Tikhon Oklahoma Guthele Territory of Dick Brownlee Dew County Heeine Jesse MH. Jones

Booths Spiritual Farewell to Chicago Salvation Army

General Booth bids his ceremonial farewell to Chicago Salvation Army members after three large meetings. Morning, afternoon, and night sessions at notable venues drew nearly 10,000 attendees as Booth plans to address the army tonight on The Past Present and Future of the Salvation Army. In related notes, the Washington navy reports a Colombian force massing near Panama with Marines ordered to withdraw and embark for tactical repositioning.

Wey Winam Booth Chicago Salvation Army Pritscose Tink West Wife Ines Xt Studebaker Booth Nobby Washington Navy Department Adrpiral Casey Panama Moreory Berdamno Emubntatny Istivaine

Local News Snapshots From Topeka And Crawford

The column notes a Band of items including The Beeret Dispatch at Crawford tonight, audience turnout for Hoyt's A Bunch of Keys, and various social notices. It mentions the Washburn football schedule, a concert at Washburn Chapel, and a display at Gunther's drug store. It records marriages, a divorce suit, city council matters, and state political notices with several named figures and places.

Beeret Crawford Aftie Hoyt Keyes Crawford Saturn Smith Thorp Jennings G. A Washington Ottawa Washburn Topeka Topeka High Actioa Fort Scott Gunther's Sixth Jackson R. F. Hayden Knights of Columbus Kansan Avenue Mr. Jennings Sherman Williams Grant Stanton Scotty Kane E. P. Kellam Wille Sells Quincy Street J.B. Burrow Tate-Cleet Fred L. Sama Sams Florence Rect Hatley Bailey Hatley Fattey Copeland County Vincent of Reno Fitzpatrick Chautauqua Conrad Montgomery Findlay Rice United States Linton Myerett Hawley B.C Hawley First National Bank Hawley Civil Service Examination Department Columba University Civil Service Department Hf. Luling Insurance 1S. Lewis St John C. Billings Aserer Grace E. Church Billings Marion County Reader Im. McGonigal Colby Cy" Anderson Rawlins County Reeder Ans McGonigal John Manley Colorado Springs Cola City Young Men's Chrialian Association Manley State Agricultural College Manhattan Manhatten

Election oddities and local political chatter in early Kansas

The item notes a Republic county dead man elected as constable on a township ticket after death, the ticket kept intact, and mentions Frank Grimes seeking an order for shirts from Congressman Reeder who declines, plus locals Dan Dyer Smith county pursuing sergeant-at-arms with Smith county finally backing a Republican representative after twelve years, with rivals Steve Cave, Captain Mefarland, and John W. Skinser named as contenders.

Frank Mobier Washburn Pollie Republic County Nebbing Reeder Frank Grimes Senator Burton Washington Burton Phillipsburg Dan Dyer Smith County Dyer Smith Bas Steve Cave Heskell County Captain Mefarland Lincoln John W. Skinser Cowley

New Source of Supply England Buys South American Meat

England expands beef imports as South American shippers enter the market with chilled meat. In New York, Nov 17, reports say South American meat sells near American chilled beef but prices are slightly lower. Argentina agrees to board terms to reopen British ports to livestock. Meanwhile at Wortow Indiana a head-on collision kills 40 head of cattle and 15 horses, injuring crew.

England South America New York Jordon United States Smithfield Engliott Board of Agriculture Board of Agriculture Wortow Ind Pennsylvania Cowell Pearson Fort Wayne Heaides

Sensational Stories Denied in London Nov 17

London reports sensational rumors of arrests near the royal residence. Two men and two women were intercepted by police while heading toward the palace to petition. Cornell Club of London grows as seventy five Cornell graduates join the new electrical enterprises. Premier Danehan reshapes cabinet with no major ministry changes.

London Royal Niwen Tomation Alexandra Cornell Club Lendem Nox, St Cornell Cornell Club of Cornell University Charles T. Yorker Eatabnenmenta Sofa Danehan Priday

Interior ministry to reform life insurance laws in Russia

The interior ministry is drafting reforms to life insurance regulation aimed at curbing foreign company activity. It notes Americans are heavily active in the Russian market, prompting intensified scrutiny of foreign insurers. Belgian police arrest Englishmen in Brussels as part of police actions noted in November reports.

St. Petersburg Iministry of the Interior Foreiem Companion Stice Seruimnty

Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice

Partial readable text references people and events in a convoluted phrase. The source lacks clear names, dates, places, or actions, making a precise summary difficult. It appears to mention a debate or reflection on development and timing, with scattered fragments mentioning a project and a possible ceremony or ritual.

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