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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1903

Page

2

Local News Snippets from Topeka and Nearby Communities

A collage of brief items from Topeka and surrounding areas includes court notes on Blanch Walsh and Beaman convalescence, a jury decision in district court affecting the Wilmington Paper case, and notices about the Presbyterians meeting at Feet Church on Friday November 16. Items mention property offers to the city, a new license tax on billiard tables, and plans for interurban railway discussions. Also featured are theater figures, a Washburn coach grappling with player preparation, and local incidents including a farmer finding contraband items and various community notices.

Blanche Walsh Bn “Rttttrertin Chawford Tantrict Knlebt Topeka Lawrence Ehemtrort Weurt Eure FM. Beaman Ter Bene Fiftiennth Street J. Tyes Winia Hazen Mworon Charles EF. Ivers Tommi Riiel the Feet Presbyterian Church Wremrber Bethel B. Davier Jackson Walt Weilnenday MS Taitibasat Une Viterasy Hockety Uni Walker J.B. Spront Themington Paper Company Atchinon Globe Paums Tvite Lawthorn Yesmy Sino ENON William N. Wadsworth Wadsworth Kennedy Washburn Tall Chicago Circuit Court of the United States Circuit Court of John Clark Shawnee County Kansas Salé County William Washburn College Kansas River Kansas City Kansax Mable Bia

Vest practice halted by Wah Vin at school team

A vest practice session at the Wah Vin school team ends abruptly as players halt activities amid confusion over willingness to train with the college program.

Jury flips nickels in trial verdict expected second trial

Jurors reportedly flipped nickels to reach an acquittal in a Lawrenceville murder case involving George Rywn. The second trial yielded four heads and eight balls, prompting the court to accept the verdict while hinting the case may be reconsidered and a new trial pursued.

Ak Pet Tony

Versailles welcomes Italian royals amid gala at palace

King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Helena with President Lowhet visited Versailles with a large royal suite. The day featured decorated halls, guards on duty, and a gala opera later in Paris. Crowds cheered the royal party as they toured Delis and explored the grounds before returning to Paris.

Italy Victor Emmanuel Helena Mary Mme. Lowhet Versailles Ity Paria

Chloral Found in Stomach Link to Chicagoan Addiction

San Francisco reports a sensational case linking chloral to a wealthy Chicagoan named Kohn after a discussion of a proprietary medicine containing chloral. Investigations consider possible serious health effects and a pattern of use, with witnesses noting the man’s attendance at a sanitarium.

San Francisco Cal Abenham Ole Mast Kohn Bradheid Regulator Co Allente

Sneldon Appointed to Succeed Gibbs on Republican Committee

George R. Shelton of New York has received notice from Senator Hanna chairing the Republican national committee of his appointment to succeed the late Frederick Gibbs on the committee. The move follows Gibbs's death and names Shelton as the new member appointed to fill the vacancy.

Sneldon Gibbs New York George R. Shelton Hanna Republican National Committee Frederick =. Gibbs

Marriage of Muraiin Kudini to English MP's daughter

Paris edition reports Muraiin Kudini son of ex premier and Hence Labouciers daughter of an English member of parliament will wed and proceed to Florence toward month end.

Paris Rome New York Herald Muraiin Arlo Kudini Erect Hence Laboucuers

Kansas Rural Carriers Washington Oct 15

Partial readable item notes suppression of several names including Renhurs George W. and Feator with fragments like My and Camsy oo Ray, indicating a disrupted rural carrier report from Washington dated October 15.

Kansas Washington Para Renhurs George’ W. My Feator Seibatlintes Camsy Oo Ray

Bristow’s Clever Plan Tells of Conspiracy Trial Details

The trial of Dori V. Auilier ex attorney general Torthe and Joseph M. Juhine centers on bribery conspiracy involving Jyh J. 3 eke court, with testimony about letters between John J. Ryn and the Dort office department. Gen Robb and Chief Inspector Cochran press Miller in two interviews to align his statements with post office records as Miller describes stenographic notes and mail handling while Robb questions his access and actions.

Cincinnati i.—Turing Dori V. Auilier Torthe Postofice Joseph M. Juhine Rockville J.T. Watson Heiston John J. Ryn Dort Office Darby Lit Mr. Firistow Gen Robb Cochran Miler Aino War Bristow Watson Genatad Te Oom Milter Meantiog Wetson Wetton Mitler Oan Tienes Robt Rotary Talli Tobi Mata Tullis Me Darby Miller Post Office Longhorid Robi Rullson Robb J Bille Biller Joseph M. Johns Tat Baby Gochran Wer Johns Ryan Rabb Johnson Hann

Senator Green Arrested in Postoffice Conspiracy Case

Senator George E. Green was arrested in Birgianton New York and arraigned before a U S commissioner on an indictment charging him with conspiring with Gen W Beavers and Willard Dovemus to defraud the government using the Dovemus stamp cancelling machine Green sought an examination and the case was put under further action by federal authorities.

Postoffice Birgianton N. Y George E. Green United States Fmd Ortober Washington Gen W. Beavers Willard Dovemus Beavers Dovemus Green

State Senator Green in the Ryan case amid inspector reports

The article outlines testimony and cross examination related to former mayor and wealthy figure George E Green and Geo W Beavers as defendants. It details examiner reports, letters, and telegrams about department rulings, Ryan connections, Johns involvement, and Miller’s admissions, plus other local notes on indictments and a Philadelphia signing.

George E Green Geo. W. Beavers Binghamton

Hyomel Promoted as Cure for Catarrh in Ad

An advertisement touts Hyomel as the simplest scientific method to treat catarrh. It instructs readers to inhale twenty drops daily four times, claiming rapid, lasting relief and a money back guarantee from Geo. W. Somefield, druggist, if unsatisfied. Weather treatment for catarrh is mentioned as guaranteed.

Coorkke Geo. W. Somefield

Lawyers Must Know Questions They Have to Answer

The seven applicants for admission to the bar completed the first examination under the supreme court supervision. The new system adds scholastic tests and four 26-question sets. Sample questions cover natural rights, property, torts, contracts, and criminal law with hypothetical scenarios, highlighting the tougher standards.

Supreme Court New York Midland Hotel Kansas City Steen Argentine Leavenworth Hon Kansas Smith Jones Clark

County feud over bridge rebuild sparks legal action request

Citizens accuse county commissioners of hastily building one bridge and moving the other, leaving half finished. Garnard residents urge the attorney general to sue to prevent the county from taking the completed bridge away, as the county allocates funds for 2400 and SEA to a rebuild.

Garnard

Baptists at Emporia Elects Officers and Hears Speakers

The Emporia Kansas Baptist gathering heard Rev. J D Smee from Ottawa University speak on The University Its leaders elected Rev George W Trout as president of the State Industrial association with Rev J M Robinson and Joseph A Palmer as vice president and treasurer respectively The convention applauded Dr J I Clark on his 70th birthday and missionaries Isabella Crawford and Grace Price gave addresses to the women's section Also speakers included W H Owen and Rev L P Russell.

Emporia Kes J. D. Smee Ottawa University University Te. Graham Ottawa George W.trout Pittsburg The Suite Industrial Association W. H. Owen Chanute LP. Russell Lawrence Alan

Tommy Ryan Plans World Tour for Fights

St Louis October 15 Tommy Ryan world middleweight champion announces tour of England Australia and South Africa to pursue fights He aims to conquer the Old World and then swing to Africa and Australia the trips likely take two years and he hopes to clear about 100000 in winnings.

Tommy Ryan St. Louis England Australia South Africa Tommy Mal Ryan

Death of Stanton Park Atchison Kansas

Stanton Park aged 67 died here on October 15 of Brights disease. He was chief clerk in the hospital department of the National Soldiers' Home at Leavenworth for six years.

Stanton

Dowie Restoration Delegation Photographed in Park

A Dowie restoration delegation of about 1500 people gathered in Prospect Park, Niagara Falls, for a group photograph. The event marked a significant showing of support as the crowd formed for the historic image amid the October visit.

Dowie Niagara Falls N. Y Prospect Park Sonia Cat

Beginning of Anglo-French arbitration treaty hopes

The Matin believes the Anglo-French arbitration treaty is just the first step toward a broader settlement. It concludes that Great Britain and France will continue negotiations with the aim of resolving all remaining differences and partitioning spheres of influence.

Paris Oct Frenne Great End

Men’s Rubber Boots and Shoe Shiners on Sale

Catalog style sale notes men’s first quality knee and galosh rubber boots with prices from 1.45 to 3.50 per pair plus SNAG PROOF boots at 2.99. Ladies boots and children’s sizes listed with discounts and lots of assorted items including shoe dressings and free shoe shiners.

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