Sugar War Sparks Big Price Cut Across Refining Firms
New York October 3 The Journal reports President Havemeyer of the American Sugar Refining Company authorized a major reduction in refined sugar prices, targeting Missouri River regions with a net per pound cut slightly above a penny. Beets producers face price contracts tied to current refining figures, risking losses as the market debates restraint of trade claims and expected ripple effects on eastern markets.
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New York
the Journal of Says
H. C. Have
American Sugar Refining
Missouri
Havemeyer
American Sugar Fed Company
Utah
Colorado
Caba
Nebraska
American Sugar Recompany
Missouri River
Orleans
Pacific Coast
Kansasity
Sugar Carbank
Ce Granuluind Mugar
Hay Likely to Retire From Public Life Says Gage
Denver correspondent reports J Gage secretary of the treasury told passersby in Boulder that Mayor Hay may retire from the cabinet. Hay, described as sensitive and very rich, is said to be tired of the burdens and misrepresentation and rumors suggest withdrawal possibly soon.
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Denver
Colo
Boulder
J. Gage
The
States Treasury
Segay
Talcot
Mumty Hay
Gage
Hay
Washburns Problem Bow to Defeat K CO Medics
Washburn faces K CO Medics in a Saturday football game. The Washburn lineup relies on Poorman Sulschela and a veteran core to counter the Medics speed. Coaches emphasize team depth and disciplined play as key factors for victory.
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Washburn
K.co Medics
Iena CF
He Washburn
Romithoes
National banks under new act counted by comptroller
Washington October 2 The comptroller of the currency released a summary of national banks organized under the currency act amended March 14 1900 and brought to September close It notes banks placed in liquidation or undergoing reorganization with stated capital and ownership details reflecting the evolving structure of the banking system.
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Banka Organ
Seid
Nashington
Bank Network Expands Across States and Territories
The article notes growth in the U S banking system since March 14 1900 with 4204 banks now operating. Capital stock rose from 616,208,000 to 501,851,005 bonds deposited increased, and national money grew from 254,402,730 to 355,820,648 a net gain of 108,427 87.
Kaness Synod elects officers as Topeka hosts fourteenth session
The Kaness synod of the Cumberland Presbyterian church meets in Topeka for its fourteenth annual session. Dr. Garvin of Nebraska City is elected to a key clerical role alongside Rev Samuel Garvin, with Miss Frances Maghee of Evansville aiding missionary outreach. The gathering features routine business, missionary addresses, and temperance resolutions aiming to boost efforts and public sentiment. Committees report on church extension, publication, foreign missions, and benevolences. Special music provided by Albert Sidwell and J. D. Brown. Other leaders and attendees noted in the ongoing session.
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Kaness
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Topeke
Woman's Missionary Society
Frances Maghee
Evansville
Ind
Bliss Maghee
Ehuteh
W. H. Black
Missouri Valley College
Marshall
Missee
Wome
D. J. Woot
Humboldt
Neb
Christian Endeavor
Hockya Mountain
Samuel aGrvin
Nebraska City
Garvin
W. J. Fisher
Canon City
Ours
Albert Sidwell
J. D. Brown
Mrs Ida L Roser Testimonial for Lydia E Pinkham Product
A customer letter from Mrs Ida L Roser of Denver praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound detailing relief from female trouble and menstrual pain after use. The notice urges others to try the remedy and mentions seeking special advice from Ly an.
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Ida L. Boser
Lydia E. Pinkham
Denver
Tea Ly
14Th Ave
Col
Lyan
Ministers and laymen of the church in attendance noted
The record lists Hal P. Smith from Plaster of Ue local church J Ki Law from Topeka PF Duvall from Kansas City G D Gale Maywood G D Mul Jendore Kansas City HG McVicker Neb MC Aleridge Benton among attendees in a local church gathering note
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Hal P. Smith
Plaster OF
Three Die By Fire In Trenville SD
Word comes from Trenville South Dakota of a fatal house fire that killed Mra M J Gilbert, her infant daughter, and her son while injuring two other family members. An explosion in a gasoline stove ignited flames that engulfed the dwelling as the mother tried to rescue her children.
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Yankton
Trenville
Mra
M. J. Gilbert
Fair Ground Election Levy For Shawnee County
Shawnee county commissioners will ballot a one half mill levy to fund a state fair exhibition next fall. The Commercial Club will fund the special election in the first four wards of Topeka with volunteers and free polling places. Petitions circulated urge the levy or election, aiming to revive the state fair effort.
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Shaw-nee
Topeka
Commercial Club
Ely
Sampsons Buy Home in Washington Navy Family Seized
Mrs Elizabeth B Sampson of Boston wife of Rear Admiral William T Sampson completes negotiations to own 1618 New Hampshire Avenue formerly Captain William M Folger navy residence. Deed shows a $100 nominal price with revenue stamps indicating about 19000. Admiral’s orderly arrived from Boston. family effects arriving. property readied for occupancy.
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Washington, Dct
Gore
Elizabeth B. Sampson
Boston
Mass
William T. Sampson
New Hampshire Avenue
Wiliam M. Folger
Navy
Bumptons
Ordnance Bureau
Horton
Steals to Gamble Ends Bank Shortage Discovery
Washington Indiana October 4 The investigation into the accounts of Tt. C. Davis former cashier of the People's Nation bank shows a shortage of 371946. The property turned over by Davis and relatives failed to cover it. Bondsmen contributed 12414 and stockholders were taxed to raise 10000 more. Davis had plundered funds from draft deposits and note payments totaling 71246. He squandered the money gambling and is bankrupt with only 280 cash remaining.
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Washington
Ind
Tt. C
Davis
Platts Colt Wins Big at Newmarket Stakes
J E Platts bey colt Eisteesonstteters, by Bhaon Bence, led the field in the Jockey Club Stakes of 1,000 sovereigns at Newmarket. Lord Rosebery's Epsom Lad finished second, while King Edward's Diamond Jubilee placed third as the race unfolded in London.
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Platt
Pietermaritzburg
Newmarket
London
J_ E. Platt
Bhaon Bence
Jockey Club
Lord Rosebery
Epsom
Women’s National Golf Championship Entries List
Yorke October entries show eighty two golfers for the Women’s National Golf Championship with Ammon scheduled to begin in January. Favorites include Miss Hecker, Miss Margaree Curd, Miss Burnet, and Miss Larey Herron among Westward Golf Club players. other entrants from Glenville and Sherwood clubs feature Renaie Anthony and Dr. Cell.
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Yorke
Janis
Ammon
Misser Hecker
Calab Fox
Mics
Hae Carpesitar
Westward Golf Club
Ileswood
Ain Yr
Mins Larey Herron
Miss Ithe Burnet
Glenville
Dr. Cell
Polo Tad Coneiee
Renaie
Anthony Pat Mle
Weatwardoa ‘Sherwood
Tity Isa Se
Ice Cream Wagon Operator Faces Prohibition Charge
Hutchinson October 2. W J Wildin who runs an ice cream wagon will answer in police court next Tuesday for violating the sale of liquor law. He was caught, police claim, with several bottles of prohibited goods found in the wagon.
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Hutchinson
Eas
J. Wildin
Ene
Disturbing Influence in Amram Tea Conflict
London reports a Times correspondent cites a sharp dispute between Amram tea planters and the chief commissioner. The issue has prompted a formal representation to the viceroy, highlighting the commissioner’s stance and its impact on native affairs with potential serious consequences.
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London
Calcutta
The
Times
Amram
Vince Haw
Local Notes Bring Topeka Busy Week Headlines
A jumble of small items from Topeka news includes sports and club events, posts about football games and players, civic notices, and local happenings. Mentions include Ottawa games, Washburn vs K C Medics kickoff, postmaster reappointment, and a charity concert for Prof George Jackson.
Grape-Nuts letters contest promises gold prizes
A Portmanteau cereal company offers 310 letters contestants cash prizes for writing plain, factual accounts of health gains from Grape-Nuts. Ten writers receive $10 gold pieces in ten small boxes, twenty get $5 gold pieces, and 300 receive a $1 greenback. Submissions must detail health improvements from proper nutrition and how Grape-Nuts aided strength and weight.
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Postum Co
Inchid
Are- Sasa
Owever
Portum Cereal Co. Ltd
Topeka News Briefs Mix Rail, City Plans, and Courtroom Happenings
Rail carloads moved west by Union Pacific while a forgery suspect was arrested in Emporia and delivered to Lincoln. Mayor Hogher plans to shield city buildings with electric plant power, saving about $100 monthly. Washburn juniors clash with faculty over themes. a legal matter involves Walter Roberts bound over for robbery. Rev Norman Plass joins Washburn as financial agent, and Tontine Savings pays out $1,820 in Topeka. A court note discusses Judge Hazen and Judge Redden, followed by a police chase near the courthouse and a chaotic wedding scene with a groom and bride at Judge Fagan’s court.
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Offt
Sieereaeallwenty
Pga
Jefferson Barracks
Vancouver
O'Connor
Emporia
Edward Houser
Emporis
Lincoln
Neb
Houser
Hogher
City Electric
Hughes
Washburn
Walter Roberts
Rebe Bing
Clarence Dolman
North Popuk
Justice Wright
Defautt
Roberta
Norman Plass
Willams College
Wilamstown
Mass
Washburn College
D. J. Scarrow
Tontine Savings Association
Minneapolis
Mion
Topeka
A. W. Majors
Kansas Avenue
Journaal
Moody
Hazen
Redden
Huxzen
Clemens
Times
Clem
Court House
Si Summers
Fagan
Hlim
Gta
Carbondale
Richland
World Wide Trust Forms New Global Salt Trust in New Jersey
New Jersey incorporation of the International Salt Company with a 30 million dollar capital aims to control world salt production. It plans to acquire the National Salt Company Retsof Mining English Salt and other major salt properties in Canada and Great Britain. Exchange terms specify shares and bonds in a complex swap involving National Salt and International Salt stock and bonds.
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York
New Jersey
International Set Company
New International Trust
National Salt Company
United States
Retsof Mining Company
English Salt Company
Canada
Great Britain
Natonal Salt Company
National
Kor
National Salt
International Salt Company
Hetel Company
Soy International
Nine Nominations for New York Mayor Nominated by Nine Bodies
New York October 1 Seth Low the fusion candidate for mayor has been formally nominated by nine anti temperance organizations. Edward M Grout and Charley W Fornes notified as candidates for comptroller and president of the board of aldermen respectively. Resignation text connected to Low’s role at the university appears in coverage.
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New York
Seth Low
Fuaion
Hla
Edward M. Grout
Charley W. Fornes
Board of Aldermen
Wege Toadayght
Aeyace
Low
University
New $4,000 Residence Planned at 418 West Seventh
John Morton arranges erection of a 418 West Seventh Street brick house valued at about $4,008. The two modern flats at bieae street and other adjacent lots will connect with the new residence. The two-story, modern home will be built by Mr. Wood, with work to begin promptly and finish by January.
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John Morton
West Seventh Street
Bieae Street
Sir
Storton
Renited
Beveridge and Ito Arrive in Victoria on Steamers
On the steamer Aga Maru which arrived today is Marquia Ito former premier of Japan. Senator Beveridge of Indiana returned on the Kaga Maru from a trip Silber La
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Beveridge
Ito
Victoria
B. C
Marquia Ito
Japan
Senator Beveridge
Indiana
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Hansas
DR. Garvin
Cumberland Presbyterians
Ida L. Roser
Aoe Polk
Dakota
Sampsons
L Kershner
Manhattan
Haskell Indians
Ottawa
Tepeler
W. N. Beerley
Kinsley
Copeland
IF. G. Dawen
Beavenworth
Pasecier
Hite
Kansas City
K. J
State Normal
McCagk
Lawrence
Dick Cooley
John Guthrie
Toppa
K. C. Medics
William J. Sheeta
Mattie J. Dowdell
North Topeka
Mr. Shaver
Topeka Choral Society
George Washington Jackson
Lawrence Banks
Gill
Banks
W. W. Church
Charles HL Eee
Barnett Avenue
Kansas
Eo J. Bacheller
Lyon County
Samual Stewart
Albuquerque
Stewart
Santa
Holtom
Clark OU and Investment Company
Kanes City
Kaa
J. H. Clark
Dave McCoy
Windburn
Lon Tte
Argonia
Thia
Hma
Sumner County
Pawnee Indian Village
Zebulon M. Pike
Charles W. Guild
John F. Roe
Cha—nute
Tugt P. Parretty
L. H. Webb
Winfield
James Lawrence
Supreme Court
World Wide Trust
Salt Company
Globe
DeWitt &Co
Chicago
DeWitt
GEO. M. Noble & CO
Topeka, Kansas
Jackson St
Edison Company
van Buren St
First National Bank OF
State of
Shawnee County
City of
C. B. Hawtey
Cashier
Rossmoaon
Bownan
Aust
A. A. Robi
W. If Rossington
Wm. Si Chas
J. Lantry
Chas
J. Devlin
W. A. Stephens
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Southwestern Fuel CO
MT. Carmel Coal CO
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