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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1903

Page

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Zion Movement Trains Carry Crusaders to New York City

The Restoration movement from Zion City departs by eight trains toward New York with about 1,900 crusaders, overseen by John Alexander Dowie. Guards, bands, choirs, and attendees board at northern stations for a solemn journey toward Madison Square Garden where Dowie and his co-leader are expected Friday for reform work.

Chico, Het Bert Zion City New York City Cyu-Helt Bevun John Alexander Dowt North Shore City Linton Tho Warl Zion Zion Band York Madien Square Garden John Alexander Devwle Garden i Aberdeen Pave Rockford Hows North Dakota Dulente Denwileites Chicago Willings

Schwab Paid in Full in Ill Fated Trial Testimony

In New York Marshall Schwab testified amid a murky trial over the Wandhalders protective scheme. Key figures named include Max Pom Lewis Nixon and George Per rine, with discussions of stock market terms and large sums tied to the True Company. The proceedings referenced connections to the Underwriting and the 1802 June 24 meeting at Schwab's office.

New York Mit Airiatre United States Larry Tresor Rydublle Sebeeb Guttebe Sebee Joseph Seliwab Oliver Wren Roerntars Ian Selwat Fellehers Company Nites Riddle Dé Common Colepil Schwans Sehwaty Schwab Gerald Mr. Nizon Bothicbeen Kepot Company Fetwah Guthrie Tie' Siepublic Saleh

Dresser Testimony on Ship Building and Schwab Ties

The testimony centers on Mr Dresser pressuring Schwab and related figures over the Bethlehem shipbuilding affair. He claims involvement with Harris Gates Co and says profits were withheld then redirected to the shipyard. Dresser recounts meetings and private talks about reorganization and safeguarding company interests.

Young Guthrie Dresser Serwab Stip Building Company Bethisbern Prests Schwab Charles Harris Harriy, Gites & Co Land Charles Harrie Witners Ain Schwab Mir. Schwab Mr. Schwab Untermyr Mr. Gates Hire Hethivhem Harris, Gates& Co Compar Bethlehem Harrin United States Huilding Company Just Company Reputite France

Marines Go East to Port Arthur Raid Report

A dated dispatch notes heavy Japanese naval movements from Tokio with a flotilla of small warships and a larger division headed toward Port Arthur. The article forecasts tension between Japan and a western power and mentions claims of routine maneuvers amid anticipated hostilities.

B. Petersburg Balteet Ss. Betorstinne Port Arthur London Ges Tokio Tony Htt Jabain

Chicago trip tied to South Dakota murder plot

Det Chitoxe reports a man identified as Pw Kongen vanished Sept 20 while traveling from New Britain to Chicago for a centennial celebration. Police suspect he was lured, robbed, and killed after arranging a sale and payment, with evidence pointing to a possible homicide linked to a large money transfer.

Chitoxe Det Parry Pote Pobbery Pw Kongen Bianip- Win Rene Seer Sean Chicago South Dekota

Another Son Stricken With Typhoid Fever

Samuel Heyer Jr the nine or old son of Mr and Mrs Samuel T Howe is very pale with typhoid fever. Mr Howe is in Colorado and may be gone for days. The doctor states typhoid fever is not contagious and not a contagious disease.

Samuel Howe, Jr Samuel Heyer, Jr Samuel T. Howe Howe Colorado Cie Storrs

Car Famine About Over Says Railroad Official

George W. Wheatley of the railroad commissioners states the car shortage is easing. He notes the week brought few complaints from shippers about insufficient cars, and that railroads are catching up on orders after a prior backlog.

George W. Wheatley Board of Railroad Commissioners Railroad Board Wheatley

Army of 100000 maneuvers near Port Arthur threaten war

A despatch from Port Arthur on October 12 reports maneuvers involving 100000 troops under Admiral Alexeiff and Katchaeye’s formation. The display, kept secret, demonstrated Russia’s strengthened forces at Manchuria and near Port Arthur, with two battleships and two cruisers reportedly en route.

Port Arthur Tuessay Atextett Kagtayeek Aso i Bunday Manchurda Pekts Fiuesia Manchuria Rusali Alexieff Aimechcan Wittckal Arajeistnd Presa Inmnding Tatlenan Bay Repecan T. In Russia Japan Trussia Meouburis Ia & Calomel Sys Siberia Amura Mukden Berlin Tussia

Attack by Crew Near Cagayana Island Ends in Shootout

Manila reports a boat crew attacked Abe nattaws near Cagayana Island injuring a constable and wounding Abe nattaws. Four crew members were killed and another went overboard. The surviving attacker fled to Negryee and was later captured after authorities recovered constabulary guns and ammunition. A body was found in the river and the crew is believed to have plundered cabins for money and arms.

Manila Qet Imowhien Johnston Herman Runway Constabulary Nar Cagayana Island Lung Johnston Woundhue Erin Negryee Gine Nabalva Rayonan Watt Lab Jrayton Monty Wind

Santa Fe Officials Summoned to Chicago for Meeting

Time card talk and urgent meeting notes show Santa Fe officials summoned to Chicago for a strategy session on system changes. Attendees include ten named participants and key supervisors from the L a Bitlee system. Weather and hurricane impact updates from Mobile and Georgetown are attached.

Santa Fe Chicago Binler Santa. Fe Do Aturies Mtr Claw Cook Jourties Ho Keith Sha

Weather forecast calls for cooler Thursday in Kansas

Weather Bureau forecast anticipates cooler conditions in Kansas by Thursday. Noon wind from the south at four miles per hour and a trace of rain reported this morning. Government thermometer readings show cool temperatures through the day with limited rainfall.

Kansas

Platt Sued by Miss Wood for Breach of Promise

New York records Miss Mune C Wood a Washington postoffice clerk suing United States Senator Thomas C Platt for 25000 dollars alleging a breach of promise. The case cites her arrival in New York, engagement details with Mrs Janeway, and prior social ties while noting her modest trousseau and housing at 18 H Street.

New York Mune C. Wood Postoffice Department Washington United States Thomas C. Platt Wood Wifth Avenue Mae C. Wood Snd & Hywdend Thomas C. Blatt Nuirey Lillian T- Jane- Way Thuréday Mise Weed Jettern Miss Wood Trousseau Matt Tanewiey Aga Renutir Janeway

Jury Deliberations End as Defense Closes Case

In a Tiliman trial the defense wrapped up arguments with Coronat Crote of counnebetor presenting. General Bellinger followed for the state with closing remarks. Judge Gery then instructed the jury on self defense and the need for clear evidence of fault. The trial proceeded as the jury retired to deliberate after the 142nd instruction. Sevaion Titan, uncle of the defendant, attended today.

Texinetm Coronat Crote Pours General Bellinger Bellinger Gery Sevaion Titan

Lyon County Youth Claims Grand Invention In Hallucination

A 20 year old youth from Lyon County claims to be a great inventor named Damnorla Kas Ort. He is described as having imagined a plan to save millions monthly by strengthening the United States through an invention about feeding swine. Physicians found no medical reason for his condition. He has slept poorly since the episode and has not disclosed the subject before the attack.

Lyon County Damnorla Tiey Huston Wea Tiy Guy United States

Court Lenient on Soldier in Reservation Killing

In Leavenworth Kansas on October 14, 19xx, Charles Laudenschlager faced a court concerning the death of Joe Taylor on the reservation last April. Witnesses testified Laudenschlager drank and beat his wife earlier. Taylor allegedly advanced with a knife, prompting Laudenschlager to strike with a brick, killing Taylor. The case centers on whether Laudenschlager acted in self defense or as an aggressor.

Leavenworth Kan Iidee Riner Willy Charles Laudenschlaser Laudenschlager Reed Joe ‘Taylor April Caren Luden—rchinezr Taylor

Sears Appointed as Time Keeper on Rock Island Line

Br. W. P. Ballou resigned as chief clerk to division superintendent C. W. Jones of the Rock Island line with Deadquarters in this city and was succeeded by L. 5. Sears as chief time keeper. Ballou's future plans are undisclosed. Resignation effective October 15.

Odd Fellows seek $50,000 from Troutman Stone over Boissiere estate

Wichita dispatch reports Grand Lodge of Kansas weighing suit against Troutman & Stone for $50,000 to recover money spent on the Boissiere estate for an orphans home. Grand Master Johnson cites prior court rulings and argues the fund belongs to Kansas Odd Fellows and orphans.

Wichita Kan Grand Lodge of the Odd Fellows of W. H. Kemper Troutman & Stone Grand Lodge Qad Fellows Botsiere Kemper Uniuel Aetter M. Johnson A. ‘Trotman Robert Stone Troutman & Stave Topeks Hap Gentemen Odd Fellows Orphans’ Home Mnd Industrial School Lilleville Franklin County Kat Independent Order of Odd Fellows of Kansas E. V. Bolsstero Supreme Court of the Whale of Kansas E. V. Holestere Odd Fellows of Kansas Odd Fellows Odd Ivins Rebekans Orlyher R. Johnson Han Order Ie Man Te Grand Lodge Tipo Assumisar Arend Lodge Teontranstone Madanne Corrine Martinelli Bolssiere Kansas Supreme Court Silkville Ernest V. Holssiere France Issl Louis Napoleon

Legal dispute over Kansas orphanage property ownership

The article outlines a Wichita Kansas legal saga where Reno lodge 9 and associated parties battled a $1.50 per capita tax for the Orphans' Home. An injunction against the grand lodge was denied and later confirmed, with property title contested as heirs pursued the claim. The case culminated in a 1902 Kansas Supreme Court decision.

Reno Lodge 9 Hutchinson W. Kent Grand Lodge Kansas Grand Rodec Wichita Hoblers Madame Martinelli Kansas Supreme Court

Death of Archbishop J J Kain in Baltimore Evening News

Baltimore reports the death of Rev. John Jos. Kain archbishop of St. Louis at St. Agnes sanitarium after a period of illness from heart disease and complications. Born May 31, 1841 in Startinsburg West Virginia he studied at St Charles and St Marys in Baltimore before ordination in 186? He served Virginia and West Virginia communities, rebuilt churches after the Civil War, and was bishop of Wheeling before becoming archbishop of St Louis following Archbishop Kendrick's retirement.

Baltimore John Jos. Kain St. Louis St. Agnes Sanitarium J. M. Stone Charity Mary Joseph John J. Katawas Startinsburg Herkeles County West Virginia Jeremiah Ellen Murphy Kean Cork Ireland Birhor Wilmington St. Charles Seminary St Mary's College Pultimore Spa Berkeles Wheeling Archbindas Bayley Perre Kendrick St. Luke Virginia Great St. Howie Archbithon Kult J. J. Glennon St. Louie Eprise Te Rome Kishen Gleasen Kansas City

Robbers Drill Vault. $2,800 Loot At Berwick Bank

Four men raided the Farmers' State Bank at Berwick, Knox County, early this morning forcing the vault, securing 2800 dollars, and detaining residents at gunpoint until loading the money and fleeing east. Surrounding towns alerted. robbers not yet found. bank insured per president W C Tubbs.

Berwick Abligilon Knox County Farmers’ State Bank Hen Hey W.C. "Tubbs

Holtzman Triumphs in Indianapolis Election Returns

In Indianapolis on October 14 unofficial results show Holtzman winning by small margins. Democrat police judge and clerk are narrowly elected, with likely Republican leanings suggested by the totals.

Indianapolie Ind Holtamain Ely Republicas

Guards and Contractors Used as Living Breastworks

Kating observed as he helped capture the guards while marchers formed a line. The scene highlights improvised defense tactics with guards and contractors repurposed as living breastworks amid the confrontation.

Kating

Defense Nears End in Leavenworth Mutineers Trial

Leavenworth Kan Oct 14 defense in the convict mutineers murder case will close this afternoon under government care. The trial, not to be turned over to a jury before Thursday, features lengthy counsel arguments and testimony from Warden McLaughry and five mutineers. The defense claims the prisoners should have been confined on a military reservation, not in the penitentiary, while the prosecution rests its case with cantonments and witness accounts detailing the escape and the shooting of Guard Waldrupe.

Leavenworth Kan Warden McLaughry JG. Waters Finer Waters A. S Deum Lydia Boyd Thiken Waldrupe Kuardn Hiner Adni Mie Bayd Tew Purcell Waldrupy Musteach Pritan Snuting Mullin Teato Clark Tarnes Robinegh Paramelon Arma Torkarte Seattle Thompson Fils Peat Janice Wal Nesta Mstre Vanees Critet Attornay J Dean Jeoesh Wetlrs Paciente Orien

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Alexander Dowle Elijah Shipbuilding Company Baltic Manila Constabulary Mobile Ala Georgetown Grand Dartman Islinis Boston Pilin- Helphin Minneapolis Cincinnati le Louis Westher Amy the Weather Bureau Platt Defendent Plaintiff Tiliman Clnetwnett Enifiston Lawreatebure Aurora North Bend Boissiere Odd Fellows of Kansan Grand Loger J. J. Kain KATN Holtzman Onn Bee Attorney Waters Fuge
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