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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1902

Page

2

Delegate Authorized to Pittsburg Amid State Budget Debate

A Kansas group discusses funding travel for 1 200 delegates to a grand lodge meeting in Pittsburg next week. They plan to invite visitors to Topeka, defend hotel restaurant expenses, and ensure locals do not bear all costs. A related report notes Shawnee county corn prizes with Haniford Miller of Rossville winning ten dollars.

Kansas Ebuee Sansee Liter Barro Eh, Ba Abbey Wegen Deanie Tupris Tetian Lodge Sentul Cr. Hakely J. J. Anderson Washington, D.C D. Coburn State Board of Mericulture Shawnee Grand Armyi Dee Haniford Miller Rossville Coburn S.J W. A. Weed Silver Lake Patten Arn Nluce Topeka Mich Topelen State Board of Charities Inwiiti- Loris Kannan Board of Charities Beth Cmplice Curthy Waertin

Sandow and health claims fading into a medical ad

Fragmentary ad text touts Sandow and strength linking to Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It hints digestion and nutrition improvements through a cloth bound volume sold by Dr. K. V. Pierce of Buffalo New York, with scattered phrases about stomach disease and assimilation.

Sandow Pierce Wilfeend

State Senate backs homegrown state purchases for institutions

The senate approved a resolution urging state officers and boards to prefer goods produced or manufactured in the state for institutional supplies. In articles not made locally, bidders who are residents with established state businesses should get preference. The measure passed February 7 in the Senate and February 4 in the House. A produce exchange proposal in Topeka was discussed after recent meetings with low attendance due to officials at education board duties and a G A encampment.

Senate Topeka Board of Education G. A

Train Hits Wagon Kills Children in Johnstown Collapse

A west bound Pennsylvania railroad mail train struck a wagon carrying several children in Johnstown Pennsylvania last night. Joseph Lagos aged 11 was killed and Hugh Greenwood 40 Frank McCoy 11 and Samuel Caldwell 2 were injured.

Johnstown Pennsylvania Railroad Joseph Lagos Hugh Greenwood Frank McCoy Samuel Caldwell

Bankrupt Earl of Bustos Declared in London

Henry James Fitzroy, Earl of Bustos and eldest son of the seventh Duke of Grafton, was declared bankrupt in London. A petition was filed by a financing firm acting as creditors for about 25000 dollars.

London Earl of Bustos Henry James Fitzroy Duke of Grafton

Garret Missing and Supposed Murder at Laredo

A garbled report from Paso, Texas claims United States Consul Garret at Laredo has vanished after a hunting trip ten days ago. The piece mentions a supposed murder of Garret and the involvement of general Mesias of Nueva Laredo, but details are unclear.

United States Laredo Paso Tex Garret Nueva Laredo

Real Estate Transfers From a Local Ledger

Fawn Pierce and wife transfer property to Edward C. Stith with a stated amount. J A Nelson and wife sell blocks on Wisconsin Ave Keystone Sub to J G Kenney, then Kenney to C H Shearer. Ma Haird and huertand transfer to W Mason. B A Parker and wife to J E Smearer. Cromer run wife to ds J Palier LAO with Buchsnan Street details. Totty and wife to O Bischam on Muncook Street Counts add. Ward to D F Dickingon with parcels on Fillmore Street Throop’s add. A Morand and wife to C H Morand containing lots on Pulimore Street Quin ton Heights add.

Fawn Pierce Edward C. Stith Norris Street Arta J. A. Nelson J. G. Kenney Toke Wisconsin Ave Keystone Kenny C.H. Shearer MA Haird Huertand W. Mason B.A. Parker J. E. Smearer Cromer Ds J Palier Lao Buchsnan Street Edwariy Treet Totty Bischam GY Muncook Add

Milionaire Tramp at Crawford Nets Fair Business

Elmer Walters melodrama "A Milionaire Tramp" starring Gus Mortimer drew fair business at Crawford last night. The show echoed the earlier production "Phot mighbred Tramp" with mixed reception and the cast used their own scenery. Separately, the National Live Stock Association notes a convention rate of two dollars for delegates with travel extending to January 7, enabling an excursion Kansas City to New Orleans after adjournment.

Elmer Walters Gus Mortimer Denver Colo National Live Stock Association M. Pratt Southwestern Passenger Bureau of St Louis Rameus City Tte Southweatern Association Ter Hiouits Indias Okisharma Minsouri Texas Kansas City New Orleans

Rioting Soldiers Face Court Martial Charge Near Lombard Street

Col. Aston Must Answer in San Francisco as Lt Col Jourerh F Muston of the Nineteenth Infantry is ordered before General Court Martial next Friday. He faces charges tied to his duties during rioting near the Lombard street entrance to the Presitia where two saloons were wrecked by soldiers at the post.

Aston San Francico Get Hughes Jouerh F Muston Nineteenth Infantry

Governor Bliss Hurt in Parade Incident Near Washington

Governor Fine of Michigan rode with his old regiment in the Michigan division when he was injured in a horse mishap near Washington during the GAOR parade. He received treatment at Grand Army hospital and was later moved to his hotel. The injuries are described as serious but not life threatening.

Bliss Hurt Washington Fine Michigan Bodty Grand Army Hospital

Insurrection Reported Across Macedonian Towns

A messenger reached Kiln in the Mace donie region bearing a telegram to the Macedonia committee at Sofa. Nicoloff, a revolu tionist leader, signs the message and says a general insurrection has broken out in a dozen places across Macedon.

Macedonia Sofa Kiln Macedonie Trentier Nicoloff Macedonist

Striking Miner Shot Near Shenandoah Home

In Shenandoah Pennsylvania miner Martin Mc Andrew struck down near his home after refusing to name his attacker. He died at his door after two unknown men carried him there and fled.

Shenandoah Dot —Martin Mc Andrew

Still Under i Laws Giyns ad N.Y. Ort. City

Unclear OCR passage notes semi martial law in the city and patrols after dark. Mentions Henry Tumisey secretary of the assembly was arrested today on charges.

N.Y Tatean Valley O.nita Duri Heny Tumisey Ae and Assembly

Women and schools dominate Topeka news mix

In Topeka this week a wide range of local notes appear including church mission supper reports, high school football refusals to play, and a pension grant for a veteran. Various civic events, court actions, and community social plans are noted with names of local figures and institutions.

School bonds work and new gym open in city notes

In Lansing A V Lindell to send angel food and tracts while awaiting appointment. Nelson may appoint a new clerk and the school bond work requires careful handling. Ott and Crosby lead the M C A at the gym opening with exhibits and a musical recital by Ada Taylor and David Rowle. The summer gym overhaul adds ping pong and shuffle boards. An Episcopal chapel is rising near Sixth and Lake Streets for Santa Fe shop workers with Rev F J Collar in charge. Sunday services and a large Sunday school membership are noted.

Lansing A. V. Lindell State Superintendent of Public Instruction Nasdeen New State Bank North Pee Tt Nelson Linde Selson Ott Warren Mr. Crosby Ada Taylor David Rowle DeHarboul Sixth Lake Streets F. J. Collar Inte Vincennes Ind Sunny School

Sherman Arrives at Angels Island After Cholera Scare

The army transport Sherman, arriving near Nagasaki with cholera aboard, reached Angel Island quarantine. No current sickness on board since Nagasaki, though nine deaths occurred among passengers earlier. Mrs. Edward Cases of San Francisco was among the deceased after Philippines travel. Passengers may land tomorrow while formal quarantine continues.

San Francisco Sherman Manila Nagasaki Chotera Angels Island Mannix Merivetes Naanaki Edward Cases Phillippines Nagasikh

Schwab to Cruise in the Mediterranean This Winter

United States Steel President Charlen M. Schwab chartered Anthony J. Drexel’s yacht Margarita for a winter Mediterranean cruise. He planned a Riviera villa but chose a voyage instead with Mrs Schwab, sailing from Marseilles after overhaul at Cowes.

Cowes Weiby Schwab Mrs Schwab Marseilles Arsirionn

Railroad Graders in Fight Near Mercer Station

A late night clash among Union Pacific railroad graders at Mercer six miles east of Fremont, Nebraska, left one man killed and another fatally wounded. Names were not known, and the injured man escaped on a freight train but jumped off before entering the yards as the sheriff hunted for the suspects.

Freemont Nebsort Union Pacific Railroad Mercer Here TG. Rich

Graphaphone Grand Sale Advert in Journal

An advertisement touts a Graphaphone Grand, a finest Kansas outfit with a $75 mahogany cabinet, 250 records, and celebrated features. The listing highlights a high quality machine and emphasizes value.

Kansas Dion Pascare Journal

Shipping Back Coal From Hamburg To Germany Trade

The British steamer Marianne chartered by the Brauer line will move 1 000 tons of anthracite from Hamburg to Germany and return Pennsylvanian coal to the United States. The Brauer line bought 20 000 tons of coal stored at various German sites for shipment home. East side confectionery firms resupply tent dwellers with coconut shells as fuel, sold in 5 to 60 pound bags for 10 or 15 cents per bag, noted to heat better than wood though not as long as coal.

New York Marianne Brauer Tri Hamburg Germany Brauer United States East Side

Coffee Congress Eyes Limits on Adulteration

At the third session of the International Coffee Congress in New York Weld at the Coffee Exchange, a report urged governments to ban adulterated coffee and to impose strict tariffs. The committee proposed measures to increase pure coffee consumption and to set duties on substitute products to protect trade. A separate item noted the unveiling of a Confederate monument in Danville, Kentucky.

New York Withis City

Unveiling of Perryville Shaft Draws Vast Crowd

A ceremony at Perryville drew an estimated crowd near 10,000 as a shaft was unveiled by speakers General MC Laufey Hona Greckinridge and General J A Wrest Mise Ella Hay.

Perryville Mc, Laufey Hona Greckinridge J. A. Wrest Mise Ella Hay

Arbitration debate ends with cautions on labor issues

United States commissioner Carroll D. Wright urged cautious use of arbitration at a Unitarium club banquet, saying it cannot settle labor questions or replace human character. He warned against fears and urged educating each man to receive rights and privileges.

Toston Carroll D. Wright United States Unitarium Club

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Japanese style

Just what you need appears to promote appetite and digestion. The ad claims the tablets cleanse and invigorate the stomach regulate the liver and bowels and relieve dullness after meals. Price 20 per box. For sale by all druggists. E Scott Denney of Helena touts a mystic cure for rheumatism saying relief came within hours.

Chamberlain E. Scott Denney Helena Mon Sean

Convicts Relent at Santa Fe Penitentiary Break

Seventeen convicts at Santa Fe penitentiary walked out. At a quarry two miles northeast, they overpowered guards and seized guns. Only two escaped, the rest remained and berated guards. Bloodhounds pursue the two remaining fugitives toward the mesa.

Santa Fe N. M Ubewo

Union Veteran Legion National Encampment Opens in Masonic Hall

Union Veteran Legion National Encampment opens in Masonic temple with 300 delegates. City Prosecutor Howard Taylor welcomes representatives of Major Harrison. General J Edwin Browne delivers the response. Ladies auxiliary meets at Sherman house. reports favor allowing nieces of members to join auxiliary. Candidates for auxiliary presidency named.

Chicas Union Veteran Legion Masonic Temple Ciy Howard Taylor Harrison J. Edwin Browne Legion Sherman House Baty Dow Columbus Frances N. Faker Truffato Laura Frinte Maguire Cincinnati Ada J. Atorio Ape Mixe

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Pittsburg Anomans IS Suaones Holton Lawrence High School Aston Hil Chas R. Lindstrom Iron Rockford Luther C. Kane Topeks Froebel Mothers’ Union J. E. Nisley Vallway Torss Oiocaime Amop AH Vance Ware Peffer Presbytering Missionary Union Oakland Presbyterian Church BE. W. Thompson A. &. Cooper Hock Island Abilene Marshall Bank of Topeka District’ Court Laure Mecham J. W. Nash Union News Company Harvest Home Services Grace Cathedral Dean Kaye Lincoln School Third Street Lincolns Haskell Lintshors L. W. Wilson Investment Trust Company Garfeld Avenue Eand L. A. Stebbins Quinton Helghts Luken's Minnets College of Agriculture Kansas Reports Davitinin Boston National Educational Asseckation Frank R. Millspaugh Missionary Council of the Episcopal Church Salton, Kuh Withons Nathaniel Thomas St Washburn i Kansas State University Washburn K. U Aouaatette Washburn Girls Christtmas Mise Florence Matton Vida Woot Mary Daniels Mau Parker Chas, Adams & CO Topeka, Kansas Chas. Adams & CO the Woman's Stores Jim Dumps Jim Jim Senior Sunny Jim Crpley Frisco Graphaphone Grand Europe Danville, Ky Wright Russell Sage Tryabita Food Tryabita Food Co., Ltd Battle Creek Burlington Wis Burlington Malt Company
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