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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1902

Page

9

Tariff Debate Highlights Republican Trade Stance

Gov. Cummings of Town at the Marquette club banquet defends protectionist policy as essential to American industry and labor. He argues tariffs shield fair prices and profits, preserves national greatness, and counters free trade advocates while urging measured reforms to avoid corporate misuses. He references Republican history and aims to unite support for protective duties amid changing global commerce.

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North Topeka Social Notes and Local Notices

A cluttered North Topeka item list details social happenings and local movements. Mentions Peter Meller from Silver Lake and C. D. Ahijide from Meriden, with multiple families visiting and returning. Also notes dances, reorganizations, and upcoming gatherings at Lakene opera house, plus real estate sale hints and residents traveling to St Joseph and Peoria.

Joy Killed Democrat in Belleville Tragedy

In Belleville, Stamford, Oct 19 excitement ran high as Jeremiah Maher, a well-known town citizen and lifelong Democrat supporter, reportedly died after an apparent accident during a political gathering. Police were expected to investigate the death as the crowd mourned the fallen figure amid a scene of local tributes.

Stamford Conn Bellevel Jeremiah Maher Maker

Bride Delayed By Mules At Wedding Ceremony

A farm factory wedding in the village stalled when a team of mules pulling a wood wagon disrupted preparations and caused the ceremony to be postponed. Guests endured cold and wind as teams and drivers maneuvered around the church.

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Waggener denies Romo report on Doster Hort Horton plan

A garbled notice claims Waggener firm head Chin Justice Doster denied a report about appointing Doster to replace Hort Horton in a Ram roster. The text is unclear and contains many errors but suggests a denial of a personnel arrangement involving Doster and Horton.

Romo Doster Horton Pisce Atchison, Ram Oct P. Warfener Chin Justice Doster Albert HM Hort Waggener

East Side Sewer Plan Sparks River Outlet Debate

Councilman Snyder and allies push a new east side sewer to the river with two districts fed to the river and Shungangungu Creek. They claim the ground is level, costs moderate, and benefits include fewer basements flooding and faster Santa Fe area development. Opponents warn of river discharge and higher expense for river-sewering, while planners cite possible two-block blocks and Parkdale area backing.

Lew Bhickman Frank Stevens Register of Deeds Joseph Grimley Collicimas el Snyder Vearleyont Mort Poopke Santa Be Striestky Lepunt Lown

Crescent Defeats Waterton in Bowling Match

Crescent bowling team edged Waterton on the Elite logy lane, taking two of the three games. The contest was low scoring and uneven, with a large crowd and mixed reactions as Crescenta finished with a modest total.

Crescent Waterton Daery Wolfs Crescenta JM Kirkpatrick

Coffee and Postum Helped Pastor Resolve Ills

A Sardis Minnesota pastor recounts lifelong coffee troubles including headaches sleeplessness and an itchy sensation on limbs. After stopping coffee and using Postum he reports relief from itching and better sleep with symptoms fading during ten days of use and resuming coffee causing issues again. He credits Postum with reversing the health problems.

EL. Weston Baptist Church Sardis Mins Prewch

Palace Clothing expanding big store near Kansas avenue

The Palace Clothing company announces reconstruction to create one of the region’s largest stores between Chicago and Denver. The two-building complex on 71 Kansas Avenue will join interiors, add a modern second floor offices, third floor hall, and a grand open frontage with six large show windows. Completion and grand opening planned for November.

Palace Clothing Company Chicago Denver Kansan Avenue H. A. Auerbach Mepager Senine Poince Clothing Company Innes City St Joseph Emporia Topeka Toveka

Pardon Issued For Prisoners To Be Released Soon

Governor Stanley grants citizenship pardons to numerous penitentiary convicts who will be released shortly. Names include John Croft from Cheroker county for assault with intent. George Meyer from Sedgwick for grand larceny. Tom Grannon from Te lputilie for burglary. John Tuckholm from Ellis for criminal assault. Walter Scott from Kingman for grand larceny. John Amerton from Bourpe for burglary. Charles McCoy from Sedgwick for grand larceny. Joseph Fistoher from Pratt for manslaughter. Hammon from Barber for forgery. Dick Justice from are for manslaughter. George Smith from Crawford for grand larceny. Benjamin F. Whitney from Sedgwick for grand larceny. Huyald Golden from Tan toin for grand larceny. John McGee from Ottawa for burglary. Clarence Underwood from Wrompite for grand larceny. Prack Packer from Fara for grand larceny. Gey Kearney from Cowley for larceny. George Cawthorn from Bout bag for grand larceny. Charles Wiert from Bourbon for grand larceny. Sliriey Brown from MourWan for burglary. Geary Martin from Bourbon for grand larceny. Charles Hill from Silewice for grand larceny. Willem Johesen from Wran dotte for grand larceny.

Stanley John Croft Cheroker County George Meyer Sedgwick Tom Grannon Telputilie John Tuckholm Elliseen Walter Scott Kingman County John Amerton Bourpe County Burgey Charles McCoy Sedi Rick County Joseph Fistoher Pratt County Mr Hammon Barber County Dick Justice Are County George Smith Crawford Cotate Benjamin F. Whitney Sediewick County Huyald Golden Tan+toin John McGee Ottawa County Clarence Underwood Wrompite Geary Martin Charles Hill Silewice Willem Johesen Wrandotte County Cary

Gardener Dies After Freight Train Strike

In Pitman New Jersey George M Simpson left his home to catch a train to Philadelphia. A freight train struck him as he waved goodbye causing severe injuries and death. Witness James Carr, employed by BC Comey, later confessed saying I wish it was me. Carr was found paralyzed in the right arm after the incident. A physician attended but could not save him.

Pitman Philadelphia George M Simpson More Peterson

Surrender and Last Stand of Colonel Bunker

Colonel Bunker recalls the Civil War surrender at Appomattox and his dramatic yet unintended ending. He describes rallying his troops, facing defeat, and choosing to surrender with honor, marching out to the band as his men cheered. He reflects on whether prolonging the fight would have saved lives and concludes his decision was the best patriot’s act.

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No Feature in cow's milk for Infant fooding in so important

No feature in cow milk for infant feeding rivals purity and preservation methods. Borden's Eagle Brand Condensed Milk is scientifically produced to give coffee a delicious flavor. Nationwide, attention Flambeaux: handlers of the Republican Flambeater club should watch for notices, with calls to secretary by phone 266. Swayze serves as secretary.

Borden Flambeaux Manlers Republican Flambeater Club Utr Swayze

Mouth Full of Money Arrest in Bizarre Street Robbery Case

Police report a Cleveland visitor to Buffalo who claimed to be a street preacher and was arrested after accumulating a large sum from passersby on Main Street. The suspect, Berry, resisted at the station as officers recovered nearly three hundred dollars from his possession. Witnesses described his claims as erratic and his behavior as dangerous. The incident followed a reported attempt to convince pedestrians to part with money, with authorities deeming the suspect a potential danger to the public.

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Stratton case continued to October 23 hearing

In Colorado Springs on October 10, the Stratton case was continued until October 23 as counsel agreed to ease the writ of certiorari challenging the county court appointment of administrators. Attorneys aim to settle delicate questions and work toward a compromise to end litigation over the millionaire’s will.

Colorado Springs Colo Stratton Sends District Court Orr Millonaire

Elmer Mott Facing Hearing After Embezzlement Links

David Lewis and the man known as Elmer Mott are tied to a recent embezzlement at the post office. Mott, who served time last year for jewelry theft, is reportedly using a renamed alias to conceal his identity. A city court hearing is scheduled. Lawrence and return 78c via Banta Fe. Washburn vs KU is listed for Saturday October 1.

David Lewis Elmer Mott Postofice Imer Lawrence Banta Fe Washburn Vs K. U

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