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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1902

Page

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MORE LETTERS IDIOM LINGERS IN BATHWILLIS DECEIT

Edith Wilts correspondent reports on a flood of letters and debts across Bathwillis and nearby towns. A Grantville woman’s disappearance and forged notes surface as part of a broader scam story involving a Topeka Barker and a Wayward suitor writing from Topeka. The contention centers on deceit, borrowed money, and a plan to lure a young woman into a treacherous scheme.

Bathwillis Grantville Landabore Enilese Jane Alliot Boi W. Thindy Tesutebers Pétain Betes Lindsborg Ant Jyernnif Schenl Tinnsbire Furey Anton-Shin Statinnary Topeka Kan Bey Owens Careis Ian Mda Drie Company Deather Ben Enn Bay Hundley Tinea Hank Feiuh Telfiue Terlith Edith

Willits telegram sparks murder rumor in Perey case

The fragment discusses a Telegram related to Perey and a death, mentioning family members Ned, Clove Simmons, and Lily, with references to a brother and a plan connected to a fire incident. The text is garbled, but points to a murder rumor and an investigation timeline in Lindstees.

Marcy Lindstees Simmons Peery Uney

Unclear OCR entry reports on Lansing semis and prison cases

Fragmentary text mentions Lansing and penalties. Names and details are garbled, with references to a petitioner, a bystander, and a robbery case. Specific actions, dates, or outcomes are not readable.

In Close Conference on Bremen Bank Aid Plans

New York October 12 After a closed conference with Bremen Bank officials discussion focused on aid to Peru’s Plata company. The meeting aimed to determine terms of a potential settlement and the path toward peace, with officials expressing cautious optimism about a possible accord.

New York Bremen Plata Beailine Wale York

Italian's Wild Rage Blazes at Ryckville Center

In New York Evangelo Derigo, age 41, opened fire amid a massed group at Ryckville Center following a dispute. Carmely Sulgrone and Cacnelo Salerone were fatally wounded, while Derigo wounded others before being subdued and treated after a chase through town. Suspect in custody.

New York Evangelo Derigo Maboemiker Alphonso Bulgrone Carmely Sulgrone Diruto Ryckville Center Perigo Derigo Frenay Rare Cacnelo Salerone Dirure Frank Mistino Keckville Center Inkawines

A Fine Appointment General Smith Wall Liked by Natives

General Smith WALL is named to a Philippine commission post amid praise from native Filipinos. He resumes duties after a Vatican visit with Governor Tart. The appointment aims to expand educational and industrial opportunities under his charge while he serves as a collector in San Francisco.

Smith Wall Philippines Washington Smith Philippine Comumission Eiliweter

Irrigation Engineers Gather for Needles Meeting

Officials from the United States irrigation and maritime survey fields are ordered to assemble at Needles between October 10 and 2010 to begin work on national provisions. The Calarada Hees Derren Needies and Yuma will host, with KF Parkins overseeing the program and Aberet experiment under the Lew irrigation plan.

United States Needles Parkins Feologicals

Pleads Self Defense In Butte Shooting Case

Editor Kelley surrenders after shooting Dr Gayley in Butte. he plans to plead self defense. Reports say Dr Caries died. hospital notes indicate a defensive struggle and admission to need for restraint. Detailing the case, authorities reference evidence, suspect statements, and ongoing investigations.

Kelley Butte Gayley J- M Welbog Tity Cain Caries

Pave to Park: Citizens Seek 23 Blocks of City Pavement

Petitions for paving 23 blocks circulate across Walnut Grove and Topeka, with six blocks on Kansas Avenue from Gordon Street to Gate Park drawing interest for benefiting North Topeka residents. Other proposed sidewalks include Van Buren from Huntoon to Twentieth and Huntoon to Tenth.

Nhat Kansas Avenue Gordon Street Gate Park North Tex To- Pola Ava Lever Bedus Karta Gordon Gardeid Buren Huntoon Avis Harrison Polk Kansna Avenue Ashburn College Den Martin Orchard Pinge Walnut Grove Lowman Hill Morris Avenue Buchanan Street Lowman van Buren Shunganunga Creek Walle Huchenan Street

Governor Stirnley Sudden Wichita Trip Postpones Topeka Duty

Governor Stirnley travels to Wichita to attend to an important duty and to ensure he can vote this year. He issues commissions before leaving including Judge Bland’s replacement and two parole decisions affecting prisoners from Jewell and Smith counties.

Stanley Wichita Stinles Topeka Hie Iast B. Hudson Atobi- Nets Blunt Hudson Stirnley Axa Trampeon Thompson Jowell County Lebanon Smith Jacko Mharmeen Thyee Goversion Stiniey Sax Sot Fte Solitier Ompany M. Roosewvit Itnaeh Ltd Leouelit Tim Amt Wgon Renitentiary Jurge Burris Jerome

Must Move Body Judge Hazen's Opinion on Cemetery Case

Judge Hazen writes the court’s opinion in a cemetery case about moving a body. The ruling addresses legal authority and procedures for interment relocation and sets precedent for future disputes over burial sites.

Hazen

Topeka Court Rules Cemetery Lot Not Property In Dispute

In a pivotal decision Judge Hoxen ruled the Topeka cemetery lot is not property, but a burial site with limited rights for interments. The case centers on Henry Vesper heirs seeking removal of a step-grandmother’s remains placed by the widow Mrs. Button and later Ed Kutz, with the court upholding the lot’s use for family burial as agreed, rejecting ownership claims by other heirs.

Jurge Hazen Henry’ Vesper Mel Anni Kurz Topeka A& A Weaper Helen Mus Henry Vesper Hie Wit Bikehildret Button Venper Henry Vemper Koeeter Ed Kutz Vesper Vesper Belra Allen Alan Cemetery Association Courp Lewie New York

Burning Sidewalks in Chicago Prompt Raids on Streets

Chicago officials report a coal-seal scare causing sidewalk raids and brick demolitions across several city sections. Police have been asked to halt the destruction as arrests proceed.

Chicago

Ex-Queen Lilivekwlani's Visit Sparks Crown Debate

Ex queen Lilivekwlani plans to leave Here for Washington to premiere elim for the crown lanai. Her influence with natives may sway voters toward Wilcox or Prince Cupid as a Republican ally, with Cupid claiming Swali interests and the Remilian party.

Fionglulu Pan Franciaca Lilivekwlani Ventura Washington, D.C Elim Lanai Sit Salt Lake City Chicago New York Cogfess Io Wilcox Cu- Fid Cupid Esindbet Ti Witcox Swat Remiilean Carter Han Lz Taver

Fire at Osage City Threatens Main Street Fire

Early Sunday morning a tire alarm spread panic in Osage City as flames threatened the business block on Main Street. Fire crews fought for fifty minutes, preventing spread. several structures were damaged and smoke lingered, with at least one occupied building reportedly engulfed.

Orage City Matin Street Adarm Athenes

Indicted union leaders accused of obstructing mail

A federal grand jury in Denver indicted Alexander and Alison, prominent leaders of railroad machinists, and James on charges they obstructed U S mail by derailing a Union Pacific engine near Deer Trail, Colorado. Also notes a Chicago forecast for Kansas and weather, with warmer trends ahead.

Denver Denver, Co Alexernder & Alison Union Pacific James Tae United States Mail At Deer Trail Cola Chicago Kansas Tenga Arlene

Apache Uprising at McDowell Frightens Settlers in Arizona

Dispatches from Washington claim the Indian bureau fears no Apache uprising near McDowell, yet Phoenix residents remain alarmed. Justice J. M. Burnett surveyed the settlement after word spread of theft, threats, and claim of farming ambitions by about 20 individuals who say they only make baskets after rejection of loans or aid.

Phoenix Ariz Img Washington Indian Bureau McDowell J. M. Burnett Justice of the Peace

Portland unions back Pennsylvania miners drive

Twenty nine precincts and local union presidents vote unanimously to fund the miners’ relief effort in Pennsylvania. Portland organizers expect to raise about 10,000 by contributing each member’s day’s pay. A committee will solicit subscriptions from citizens as part of a broader fundraising drive. The piece also notes President Roosevelt’s Sunday drive and reports the wound healing well.

Portland Ore Br. Mitchel Washington Roosevelt

Definite Step Toward Coal Strike Settlement

November era reports an informal conference among railroad presidents and executives including Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna, Olyphant, Fowler, and Morgan. The meeting lasted about an hour with no public statements, but signs pointed to possible immediate results in the coal strike talks.

New York Toda E. &Thomas Olyphant Wilcox Delaware Fowler Truesdale Lackawanna Tdick Ieseares Thomas J. P. Morgan Corsair Walter Lehigh Valley Tnde John Markle Ahso Inter

Mine Starts Up As Coal Strike Rolls On

Marleton Pennsylvania October 12 Pardee Sons Co. began lifting coal at their Lattimer mine with about 135 workers including laborers and special officers. The entry was guarded by Companies B and G of the Interstate National Guard but pickets did not disrupt operations.

Marleton C Pardee Sons ;& Co Iriretraciment National Guard Munkers

Cable link proposed Honolulu to Fanning Island plan

San Francisco reports a proposal to run a cable line from Honolulu to Fanning Island under a British government and Pacific Cable Company working agreement. The plan aims to safeguard communications if one line fails. Estimated cost is about 1 million dollars. New Zealand Parliament discussion noted.

San Francisco Honolulu Fanning Island Paeile Commercial Cable Company New Zealand Bir J. Ward Honoluin Fanins

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