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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1903

Page

2

Leland Denies Rumor of Candidacy for Pension Commissioner

Cyrus Leland, returning from Washington, denies rumors he will run for pension commissioner. He says he seeks only one job, representing Doniphon County in the legislature, and criticizes the spread of the charge while noting no evidence supports it. He mentions Lucile Pollock and comments on Judge Pollock's appointment.

Pense BO Ware Fem Donighan Cyrus Lent Washington Biboune AmyRt Ware Leland Deninbi County Legiaietare Lellind Meehewelis Svanerte Furs Pollock Poldov Dave Wetmore Luke Polloth Jol Mies Lucile Leland Suiveed Kani City Topeka Malvane James A. Troutman Han Ethias

Fire at Neosho Rapids and townwide damage

Fragmented report describes a fire at Neosho Rapids causing widespread destruction. Details mention Mulley Lumpitti and Carroll stores, with losses across the town including a church, a pipe crane project, and local residences. Widespread detentions and a social note reference to Topeka and Enid.

Washburns football team pictured amid court case chatter

A jumble of local items notes the Washburns football team photo, a murder trial for Mason in the district court next week, and a county jury venue decision. Also listed are a county fair stone crusher proposal, Shawnee Agricultural Society meeting, council race talk, a theater troupe passing through, a kitchen fire at the Ladies Exchange, mass tree loss on Washburn campus, and actor movements in Louisville and New York.

Washburs Mazon Falr Mason Fred Tuteher Gisteret Shawnee Cmunty Hurticultural Society Ladies’ Exchange West Sixth Street Washburn Fitx Robert Adeson Soldiers of Fortune Louisville New York Rangorm Edwin Boendt General Menuoea Kansas City Star Hujchinsor Tom Anderson Bir Anidérion Lisett Taviined Batt Mina Fay Tincher Prince of Pilsen Kanans City Will George Tincher Pilsen Tox Pacific Seat Kansas City New Orleans J. D. Tippin East Fourth Street Mr. Tippin Quincy Street Br. Tippin

Puerto Rico Parents Barred From Suing Railways

In a Topeka county court Judge Outhe ruled Puerto Rican residents cannot sue U S railroads in Kansas courts as Puerto Rico is not a U S territory. The suit, brought by Miguel and Emilio Fajardo over a fatal June Stilwell collision involving Santa Fe and Missouri Pacific trains, claims $10 000 for the death of Carlos M Pajardo. The case raises jurisdiction questions since plaintiffs are nonresidents.

Paola Thin County Mlesouri Pacific Atchbum, Topeka & Santa Fe Puerto Akied United Shires Uke Uthur United States Santa Fe Missouri Pacific Ottawa Kommia City Stilwell Carlos M. Pajardo Kansan University New York Tey United Atom Supreme Court of the United States Puerto Rico Sheldon

Jurisdictional Question on Dismissal Without Prejudice

A judge dismissed the action without prejudice after motions by the Fajardos and the Lipen attorney, with plans to file anew to avoid jurisdictional issues. The Pajares may remove to another forum to pursue their claim, as indicated by the court’s action.

Lipen Fajardos Piet Sintes Minve Gourta

North West Kansas Teachers meet in Norton convention

The North West Kansas Teachers association held its fourteenth annual convention in Norton on November 20 with about five hundred teachers from Uxeter, Norton and surrounding districts attending. The program included addresses by officials and educators, round-table discussions on high schools and district schools, papers by Norton and Colby educators, and an evening lecture by J Benjamin Andrews of the University of Nebraska.

Norton Kas Kanas Teachers Association Uxé Handeemer Seine Goodland Sherman County V. Mallory Association R. K. Richmond Mankats B Hinsdell R. J. Mueller Hoxie Ida E. Stein Norton High School H. de Area W. 15 Ray Laura Branson Werretary Brown Stockton Meormick Phillipsbore Phinney Mankato Baker Long Inland Stull Hill Cite Thompson Kormeka Harick Plainville Hooper Smith Center Busta Gberlin Arthur Logan Mikt Dhaiirman Bertha Showaller Colby Frank J. Price Atwood Ernest Nelson A. WV. Hedges Norcatur H. Turner D. O. Hemphill Maud Shockey Addie Wheatley Opera House J. Binjamin Andrews University of Nebraska Mabel Foley C. D. Jones Columbus Borin Oberlin A. 5. Haworth J. N. Wilkinson State Normal School Dayham Bosra Rooke Munky Thastey Jephurl Chevenne Celia Seth Courts Ghocin

Attorney General to Review Boodle Evidence in Kansas City

Attorney General Coleman travels to Kansas City Kansas to review evidence gathered by the citizens committee in boodle matters. The Wyandotte county grand jury meets next Monday to hear the evidence, with possible venue changes and delays in the Dewey murder case in Cheyenne county. Coleman plans to send Assistant Attorney General Pestana to Cheyenne. a jury issue and possible continuance loom over next term.

Coleman Kansas City Kan Citizens’ Committee Wyandote County Grand Jury Citizens' Committee Wiald Chauncey Dewey W. J. McBride Clyde Wilton Berrys Cheyonde County Maondsy Wyandotte County Abdaatt Pestana Dewey Cheyenne Geneva Cheyenne County

White Ribbon Remedy Hailed By Women’s Christian Task Force

A callout advertises a cure named White Ribbon Remedy claimed to render intoxicants tasteless when added to drinks and foods. It is attributed to a Miss. and promoted by women’s groups with supposed endorsements and agents listed, urging use to prevent intoxication.

Aay Wolbin Amy Macy White Ribbon Remedy Ube Jeeray Gtink Cure Christian Tom Pana Eve Pie Triagen Apera Raltsiaey Kaetet Tweiortman Eaneus Ave

Santa Fe Office Noted Poor Handling of Passenger Hold Request

Roy Johnson, Santa Fe traffic manager, received a telegram from Matt Smith of The Hooligan Theatrical Co asking that a Cofferville to Cherryvale passenger train be held until 1100 p.m. on December 7 so the company could connect with a Cherryvale to Solumbum train. Smith’s request risked delaying an early train by ten minutes, and Johnson notes the line often does not take such requests seriously.

Santa Fe Roy Johnson Santa Pe Matt Smith Mie Ily Smith

Firemen Ball and Concert Highlight Minneapolis Night

In Minneapolis Kansas on November 20 the firemen held a ball at the opera house with music by Clarence Shaw and Mr. and Mrs. Cowley. The Mozart trio from Lindabors college performed Friday to a small crowd. The Minneapolis football team lost to Smith Center at the Smith Center fair grounds. final score Smith Center 6 Minneapolis 5 after a tense first half and a late drive halted by crowd control issues.

Minneapolis Kan Opera House Clarence Shaw Smith Center Fair Grounds Smith Center Smith

Lawsuit Over Injury From Pipe Assault Seeks Damages

In Wichita a suit by a minor through his next friend Witt Cole against Dr. G W Barnett claims an assault on November 2 with a cas pipe causing a broken left arm. The petition seeks 5000 actual damages 100 punitive 200 physician fees and 500 for pain and lawyers fees. Also reported a Paola item: Mrs W Ly Crockett husked thirty bushels of corn in one day earning $3.

Wichita Nan Nervert Cole Witt, Cole G. W. Barnett Paola Kan W. Ly Crockett Haps

Kansas Jayhankers Banquet Hosts University Guests

Bacquet for Jayhankers Lawrence Kan Nov 30 The members of the football team of the University of Kansas were guests at a banquet given by the Merchants Athletic association This post season event is eagerly anticipated Speeches closed the spread with Coach Weeks Captain Brummagy Bert Pooler Dean J W Green and other school members plus several businessmen The Chetepa Advance Sold Chetepa Nov 20 W F Hazen sold the Chetepa Advance last Saturday to T P Jones for 3000 cash Jones is from Tulsa formerly in Indiana He will senate with his brother L F H Jones ex county attorney of Rice County Kan They will remain Republican Jones takes possession January 1 Hazen announced no further plans

Jayhankers Lawrence Kan University of Kansas Merchants' Athletic Association Weeks Brummagy Bert Pooler Dean W. Green Chetepa W. PF. Hazen Chetepa Advance T. P. Jones Jones Tulsa Tennilinll Indiana Senate L. F H. Jones Tormey Rice County Mer. Jones Hazen Baw Pot

Reorganization Committee Meets for Denver and Southwestern

In New York on November 30 the reorganiza tion committee of the Denver and Southwestern railroad met in the city to discuss restructuring efforts and await further instructions.

Reorganiaea Railroad New York Denver & South- Weestern Wustroad

Clark murder case yields 21 year sentence in Washington

In Washington Kansas on November 3 a motion for a new trial in the Clark murder case was argued. Judge Alexander overruled the motion and sentenced Clark to twenty one years in the penitentiary. Thomas and Samuel Clark.

Clark Washington Kan Alexander Thomas and Samuel Clark

Oil Strike and Sentencing Report from Galena Area

A Galena zinc region oil strike reported one and a half miles south of Galena with gas and fire indications after rock fractures at depth. Separately, a man named Owen Mastin was killed last April leading to a sentence of five years in the penitentiary, with details citing age and role in the incident. A Kansas City party formed a company to prospect the area, while The Bachelor 102 cigar promotion appears in local notices.

Owen Mastin Nis Lsat Tris Samuel Galena Zinc Galena Theapher Kansas City Poin

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