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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1902

Page

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Controversy Settled Over Promissory Note in Kansas Case

The Kansas Supreme Court ruled on the raised promissory note dispute linked to Moore and the Knights and Ladies of Security. It affirmed the lower court findings that the note could not yield excess recovery beyond the original amount and addressed related litigation over bank and court actions. The decision touches on changes of venue and implications for defendants including Ward Pipes and Warder Pinds, with references to prior precedents and enforcement of the note.

Wien Promissary Nets Wangerin Tve William Warder Elbe County Graham County Hays City Ward Pipes Supremée Court Gilda Sing Supreme Court Are Judah

Weather forecast alignment amid foggy forecast clash

Weather Bureau and Cider Smith yield matching outlooks for Sunday showers. Government forecast also predicts showers tonight and Sunday with light morning winds. Temperatures in major cities show inconsistency though, amid mixed readings from several agencies.

Weather Bureau Smith Teres

Kent comes back turns farm over to lodge for settlement

A chaotic state of affairs surrounds former grand secretary Kent, who absconded last year with an embezzlement deficit. He reportedly agreed to return to Kansas and avoid prosecution in a deal with the grand lodge and his surety company. Investigations show cash deficits over two years and prior farm, horse, and stable dealings tied to Kent before his disappearance to Costa Rica.

Kent Ket Costa Rea Topeter Yonda Dene Comly Kent Wa Alindé Kerk Wea Mengertounty A Persartoun Bute Chines Hutchinwes Kent Wean Fair Grounds Topeka Chicago New York Secret Service L. G. Beal

Hotel Wall Falls in Jackson Michigan Roof Collapse

Otsego hotel wall collapsed during construction at dawn in Jackson. Thirteen workers were on the roof. eight escaped by jumping to a different part of the structure while five fell. Henry Giltner is buried in the debris. others were rescued in serious but non fatal condition. Names listed include W Thomas, George Le Van Allen, William McKey, and Pat OConser. Building had been deemed satisfactory by the architect the previous night.

Prince of Siam Visit topeka flight and military honors

Prince of Siam Herr Slamere plans a royal visit to Topeka early in November. The expedition, aboard the fast schedule from Kansas City to Colorado Springs, will travel via Mock Island to the Pacific coast. Washington officials named U S soldiers honored for distinguished service. Presidio batteries bear the names of Second Lieut Henry Aft Soutelio, Second Lieut Blaney and Second Lieut Henry M Boldin, all killed in action.

Slamere Topeka West Tenth Prince of the Land of the Palaise Washingort Toothes Presidio Henry Aft. Soutelio Blaney Henry M. Boldin

Warrant Questions At Shenandoah Camp Inquest

A wartime inquiry at Shenandoah Pa centers on a colonel and a warrant relating to a cave incident. Witnesses faced constraints about attending the inquest at the camp, with later reversals allowing some testimony to be taken on site as the inquiry is resumed tomorrow.

Shenandoah Tomceror

Prohibition Rally Plans and Candidates Discussed

Rev F Weee states for Prohibition ticket and predicts strong Open anti alcohol vote in Kansas. Campaigns target northern border counties and 20 towns with open mood. State officials argue enforcement varies by county and sovereignty, while supporters push prohibition as moral issue and political factor. Speakers include Prohibition candidate Mr Kinerran and FM Mobite with church band performances planned across Auditoriums and churches.

F. Weee Setae Renekar State Journal Campelen Abois Acesh Mincouri Bourdry Kansas Stanley Godaunt Ae Sianes Marties Emeream Broome Wuteram Aik Emerson Steves Protitichor Party Rumeus Hank Mirage Et Ieee Cme Feinmeroh Everine Prohibition Auditirium FM. Mobite Lawrener

Riots Mar Adjacent Chicago Workplaces In October

In Chicago on October 11 two labor riots caused injuries. A blockaded area around the Ritchies box factory drew 500 workers opposing a guard. In Maxwell Street a clash between striking bakers and police dispersed the crowd after violence. Four taken to county hospital. three injured were non union workers. Food and religious tensions linked to Yom Kippur observed.

Chicago Ritchies Box Factory West Vain Haren Green Pupa Aes Hese Maxwell Street Nadi

Held Up Teachers Arrests Hit Omaha Board Members

Three members of the Omaha school board Quinlan Ay Miller Kubut and Schroder were arrested on bribery charges. Affidavits and warrants cited alleged payoffs from contractors in exchange for favorable school contracts. Prosecutors outlined the case as ongoing with more arrests anticipated.

Omaha School Board Omaha Neb Board of Education Bauth Quinlan AY. Miller Promiint J. L. Kubut Thedore Schroder Salarion Abel Spaeth Abel Spaeth “Arith Tee: Tursiabing At Weitere

Rock Island Adds Dispatchers as Line Lands Shift

Forty one miles of Rock Island land from Hortep to St Joseph Missouri come under Nebraska division after October 20 with Palrbury Nebraska superintendent directing. C. W. Jones in Topeka assigns control and three train dispatchers are added to Rock Island force in the city. Transfers aim to streamline operations and keep workers under company service here.

Rock Island Hne Hortep St. Joseph Nebraska Division Palrbury Wil Kennas C. W. Jones Divi Sion Topeka Delis Fairbury

Political Gossip on Ballot Labelling in Kansas

Secretary of State Clark moves fusion candidates under the Democratic heading as he certifies nominations to county clerks. He narrowly eludes service in a Wichita anti fusion case. Assistant secretary Witt certifys nominations. local factional fights persist in First district. Republican aid from national committee supports Reeder in Sixth district with outside speakers. Local fights mix with senatorial contests as party lines shift.

People’s Party Clark Firth Allen Wichita Tt Ir Simmons Missouri FP. Witteij W. Y. Morgan Long Republica Rs Morgin Dion Bailey Curtis Mr. Stanley Mr. Curtis Lyon County Mr. Lang Leavenworth United States Republican National Congressional Committee Reeder A.C .Tankin Chicago Rankin Kansas Temperance Unio J. M. Senter Davis

Southern Pacific to Build Big Frisco Terminal Near Point Richmond

The Southern Pacific plans a large freight terminal at Point Richmond adjacent to the Santa Fe line and near the Standard Oil works. After approval from President Herriman following talks with General Manager Kruttechnitz, a branch from San Pablo will connect the terminal to the SP main line. The facility aims to handle Orient freight and through traffic from the East, North states, and Sacramento valley, relieving West Oakland yards.

San Francisco Point H Richmond New York Kruttechnitz Herriman Southern Pacific San Pablo West Oakland Orient Sacramento Valley

Wholesale grocer combine to form United States network

Interstate Grocer reports a major wholesale grocery combine forming in the United States led by George D. Mantard of New York. An outline proposes one firm Termet to acquire the business and goodwill of all wholesalers with a central New York office for buying and coordinating large scale purchases.

United States Wetrott George D. Mantard New York City Ate Hanford New York

Big Coal Fire At Waukegan Docks

Twenty two thousand tons of bituminous coal burn at Western Coal company's dock in Waukegan. The fire is reported beyond control as cars are rushed away and coal is shoveled to prevent greater damage. Docks are among the longest on Lake Michigan, with steep costs and secrecy hindering shipments.

Ciicago Get Western Coal Company Waukegan Walter Tn Elgin Joliet Ond Michigan Chicago

Smelter to Reopen After Quiet Year

Kansas City reports the American Smelting and Refining Company plans to reopen the Allegany smelter within about a year, with operators saying no further sulfuring will occur at the plant and a large workforce expected to return. Meyer comments the plant’s capacity ranks among the best in the company lineup.

Kansas City Meyer Leadville Atataguto Megiwr Anixgleun

May Get 15 Years in New York Case

Henry J. King faced potential 15 year sentence after July 17 scandal at a New York foundation amid family dispute. He claimed wealthy parentage and sought to prove his identity, while sisters in Rein and Cyrille Pecaure could not confirm his parentage. Local authorities pursued a rotting time connection and possible prison term as the case develops.

New York Henry J. King Rein Cyrille Pecaure King

Forty fourth annual convention opens of National Association of Local Preachers

The forty fourth annual convention of the National Association of Local Preachers of the Methodist Episcopal Church opened in this city. Over one hundred delegates from different parts of the United States and two representatives from Great Britain attended. The main focus was on the education and training of local preachers for the ministry, drawing the most interest at the business session.

Philadiopida Methodiet Episcopal Ehirch United States Great Britain Sloan Sentdor

Burrows Reappointed as Quartermaster General

Warthington reorganizes command naming Chacon Burrows of New Semey as Quartermaster General. Official notice details a new leadership role for Burrows amid the Graad Army structure. Weather indications forecast Kan tonight with an October 1 outlook.

Burrows

Got the Money Get Contents of the Safe and Escape

A heist report details a robbery in which suspects breached a location, accessed a safe, removed cash, and made an escape. Investigators are pursuing leads and reviewing surveillance to identify the offenders and secure any seized assets.

They Were Old Hands Job Done With Careful Attention

A train boarded at Lincoln and stopped five miles out, after skilled workers handled the task with precise care. The report notes seasoned hands performing the operation with steady attention to detail.

Lincoln

Train Robbery Near Lincoln Neb Itinerary of Bandits

Three masked men robbed Burlington train No 41 near Lincoln Nebraska shortly before 2 AM firing on the express car and blowing the safe. They stole fourteen packages of about $100 each and other valuables while passengers were not molested. Bloodhounds traced the robbers as railroad and city officials chased them with a reward offered for capture.

Lincoln, Neb Burlington Lincoln Northwest Lyman Ledbury Woodlawn Claybury William Lupton Tiakemma Moore Lincoln Yards Po- New Hoagland

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