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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1902

Page

11

Erie Road Strike Talks Signal Possible Settlement Plan

Reports from New York on October 11 describe operators and United Mine Workers discussions. A conference with Thomas and officials including Odell and Quay aimed at resuming coal mining with wage concessions and no mass demotion of workers, though final agreement remained uncertain.

New York TM. ‘Thames Erie Road Quay Platt Penrose Eyie Federation Thomas Dorisninase Ogatnet United Mine Workers of America Thit Nat Fonds Odell Pratt Qhig Perro Thomas He Secretary Foot Wectietown Root Sir Morgan Odettetire Arimirhire Newburgh

Dramatic events loom at New Craseford theater tonight

Tonight at the New Craseford theater George E Teeuthurst's successful fare is presented with The Wrone Sir Wright and The Vertex for the mut Tee. Notable is the appearance of Wrietsy Beresford, previously a leading Gormedian dancer at the Auditorium in Kansas City. The bill features Tom Dunn and a festival concert by Innes and his band, with Cavalli in the Web at the next show.

New Craseford George E. Teeethurst Wrone Wright Beresford Mererfart Ceaton Mtr Gant Gormedian Daetoric Auditorium Theater Kansas City Severt Innes

Local theater offers scenery and costumes at low prices

A fragment notes a single company presenting a scenic display with costumes, priced from five cents to a small amount, inviting appreciation and indicating accessible theater pricing.

Women invited to church programs across the city

The note lists various church events and speakers this week and next. Rev. Wi goo Phraner of New York will speak at First Presbyterian in Holton this week, with services nightly and special Lent lessons. Multiple congregations share sermons, Sunday schools, and programs at Parkdale M E, Highland, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Baptist, Mount Olive, and Third Presbyterian, with pastors and guest preachers.

First Presbyterian Wigoo Phraner New York City Home Mission Board Nsas Holton Parkdale M First Church of Christ Huntoon Polk Streets Tla First Baptist Church Ninths Jackson Streets Philip Wendell Cransell D. D Roosevelt C. E Lake Street Mission Tahat Butheran Witte Fod Harrison Streets He AW Ott Funuttm Mount Oliye M Martin T. Hooks Italy All Day Pretcher

Arkansas Congressman John Sheppard Dies After Illness

Washington Oct 1 Congressman John Sheppard of Textikana Tex died at Herein Springs Ark after a prolonged illness. Funeral plans listed as October with details unclear. The obituary notes the speaker of his house has been named but no committee has been appointed yet.

Arkansas Washington John Sheppard Textikana Tex Herein Springs Ark

Local notes from Topeka and surrounding towns

A mix of local items lists Topeka visitors and residents such as Elizabeth Patterson of Clay Street. Names and places include Topeka, Cheyenne Wyo, Manhattan and Nashville. The dollar gas case hearing is postponed to October 18, with Special Master J. K. Brock reporting district court delays.

Mary Anderson Collin Dude Hiteen Morithy Inter Nepla Topeka West Mra Elizabeth Patterson Ah Clay Street Finley Efrison Seriool Ant Jeffersass J. A Lark Cheyenne Wyn Wise J. H. Baker Staller Kolart J. “Brock

Wanted 10 Ladies To Demonstrate For Neutrita

Advertisement offers pleasant work and good pay at the Fifth Avenue hotel for a demonstration by ten women. Mentions Bred Fturg and durfer as part of the readable text.

Neutrita Fturg Durfer Fifth Avenue Hotel

Beresford Arrives in Town to Perform at Crawford

The actor Harry Beresford lands in town on a Santa Fe train to headline at the Crawford this afternoon and tonight. He clarifies name usage amid publicity and discusses finding a new play as he plans a New York season to follow.

Harry Beresford Santa Fe Weather Bureau Beresford Wrens Henry Harry Henry Irving Berentor B.peka Ams Herastorg Imma Dunn Heromot Tonoka Archibald Calvering Ganter New York Ieee Io

Mayor Mims Eulogizes Beloved Negro Porter Richard Henry

The Atlanta funeral for Richard J. Henry, a longtime porter for Mayor Livingston Mims, drew a large crowd of white citizens and black friends. Mims spoke impromptu, praising Henry’s kindness, loyalty, and charitable deeds, noting Henry’s trusted role in city business and his exemplary Christian character. The tribute stressed Henry’s quiet service and the city’s respect for a man who served across racial lines.

Atlanta Richard J. Henry Livingston Minin Henry Mims Torup Tywald Clery Atienta News

Decay of British Colonies and Railway Plans Critique

The piece contends Britain may tax or test Parliament to reveal government stance on two airway projects. It links railway to Lake Nyasa and Belize to the Guatemalan frontier with colonial labor and transport issues. The argument hinges on railway completion unlocking colonial development and mining, while facing Office and Treasury hurdles.

Lake Nyasa British Gentral Africa Belize British Honduras South Africa Nnevent Lake Pasa Zambesi Ir Areme Foreign Office Treasury Canital Hein

Ruin Near for Colonist Amid Colonial Policy Debate

London Chronicle reports a crisis in a colony as support shifts toward government measures and private capital, with Guatemala offering concessions for land and exploitation while crown agents in London doubt a feasible build cost. The piece laments departmentalism and a worsening economy in a colony described as parentless and abandoned.

Venada Vallay Guatemala Sircompany London Fexa British Honduras Colonial Office London Chronicle

Roosevelt Seeks Arbitration in Coal Strike Effort

President Roosevelt probes federal options to end the coal strike. Advisers scower laws for a path to arbitration while miners favor broader arbitration and operators accept court submission for specific disputes. White House conferences continue with Wilson Wright and Sargent discussing the crisis as a potential middle ground emerges.

Washington Ohill Roosevelt M-Oyers Courts of Common Pleas White House Wilson Agricultural Department Carroll D. Wright Labor Brack D. Sargent Imn- Thigtation Jim

Ruined City of Copan Excavations Halted by Honduras

The Honduran government halted all work on the Copan ruins after extensive digs by Feabody Museum agents uncovered palaces, temples, and stone carvings. The site, once the capital of a vanished empire, is now surrounded by a wall to protect inscriptions and sculptures while officials consider resuming excavation next year.

Copan Honduras Peabody Exploration Fund Snough Pentody Exploration Fund Feabody Museum New York Mail and Express

Bank Statement Highlights From Associated Banks Report

New York Oct 11 The Associated Banks weekly statement shows totals across Tanana deposits and circulation with increases in deposits and legal tenders. The report lists reserves and surplus figures alongside United States deposit changes and related decreases.

New York Tanana Incre Teserve United States Deposit

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