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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

9

Independent Otis Alten Maiden Campaign Speech

A fragment from Otis Alten’s maiden campaign speech praising honest government. The speaker touts Republicans and condemns corruption, urging voters to back Alten and Stebbins while criticizing the People’s party and urging adherence to state laws and civic duty. The text emphasizes opposition to political followers and urges support for the candidates’ reform agenda.

Otis S. Alten Bela F. A. Stebbine Olly Alten Coengielgi Hines Vibe Aneritier Agalnet Hontet Ili Staty Stahl Sehidtie Ehetiit Alinensy Jean Etebhine Steihine Newline

Snow Plows Ready For Incoming Cold Wave

Snow plows are prepared across Santa Fe and nearby lines as officials hope for a quick response to a predicted cold snap. Railroad crews and maintenance teams stockpile plows of various types to clear drifting snow and prevent disruption on major routes. Weather officials warn of a sharp temperature drop, prompting widespread readiness along transportation corridors.

Santa Fe Sante Pepele Brilttans Joein Haman Loont

Patchwork Healing After Night Incident In City

City physician Dr Judd tended to a badly injured man last night after a violent fray on West Sixth. The victim suffered head wounds and a jaw injury, with police noting the altercation occurred near Hutch Cave. A sale notice referenced a local auction of Steves and Foinges on Kansas Avenue.

Judd Bartener Steves and Foinges ONG Hetn Hdpw. Co Kansas Avenue

Tar and Feathers Riot Triggers Local Vengeance

A riot in Longford Kansas left around 200 people wrecking a jail cell, with Hlaeman Johns cited as a victim amid a spree of drinking and disorder. A woman inmate was tarred and feathered as the crackdown followed reports of drunken revelry and disturbances. A vigilance committee reportedly formed to confront officials and city concerns before Wednesday afternoon.

Longford Kan Hlaeman Wis

Austria denies Baltic Turkey pact revival report

Vienna reports the Austro-Hungarian foreign office rejected a London Daily Mail dispatch claiming Husain prodded a Turkey revival of the Unkiat Skelessi treaty. It says no such treaty changes or wartime naval or land aid arrangements were discussed or endorsed by European powers during recent talks in Constanța or the visit of the sultan and duke of Moravia.

Vienna Austro-Huncar Tin Fareken Iucharest Hownunta Longton Daily Mail Husain Turkey Unkiat-Skelessi Dst Abachich Gyernmenc Rursia Corea Black Sea Hiesin Durkey Trix Tessa Constar Happie Ateo Astunet Fee Sulan Nicholas of Mursia

Social gathering notes from Tyler street and Lawrence visitors

Informal afterroom tilt at 6 Tyler street honored Misa Vera Low with many young women. Guests engaged in needlework and games while Misa Low and Miss Emileing sang. Prizes awarded to Miss Pauline Mater and Dr Anstew Busten. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Guil ford Dudley and numerous friends from Lawrence and Kansas City. The Vespers club, travelers group, and several guests from Mexico City and Kansas City were listed along with wedding plans and upcoming events at University of Kansas and multiple homes.

Frank Scott Davis Rome Tyler Street Misa Vera Low Misa Low Miss Emileing Burker Mire J. HL Galle Christopher Warrensburg Pauline Mater Anstew Busten Mire Geet Harris EB Lavertrom Fordyce Mies Erich Mc. C.D. Wingett Sebolle Mexico A. A. Koliman Kate Devereux Flincon Miles Gertrude Devereux Lawrence Areir Tom King Mulvane Chicago Edward Wilder Byrelyn Lowie Laweence Franki Stenng University of Kansas Louise Smith Law + lence Helen Smith Hagel Foster Suzanna Gay Ranpes City Alice Clugeton Ie Lawrence Todus Sahin Hampson Wwe James Moore Kansas City Visi EW. Thompson Mary Moore Karess City Barian ‘Thompson Somelac Margaret Hammon Ontario Visting Villars AL Hays Lydia Ger Keansas City William Downey Lolend Avenue Excelstor Newdlework Club James Stitt Eizhth Avenue Henry Vesper Steth Avenue Vesper Wilt Kerle Mary Kerle Tay Vesper Hence Vesper Alvin Senne Wiliam Weber William Tehn Henry State Lising Weber Laulee Klininger Miley Florence Weber Merestet Pyeizki Mina Hele Obever Mies Loretta Vexper Iss Nozi Exper HR. F. Eggert German Luthers Church

Reward for Necklace in Philadelphia Mystery

A reward note from October 17 offers a sum for the return of a diamond necklace owned by Pauline Biddle of Philadelphia. Police acknowledge confusion over whether the item was lost or stolen as Miss Biddle and her father Dr. A. W. Plushie pursue leads, with posters posted after their departure.

Teleshnee Maas Noridis Nere Treo Pauline Biddle Philadelphia Tocat Miss Biddle AW. Plushie Tau

Wedding ceremony decor fades into faded verses

An old clipping records a Colorado Springs wedding in which vows quoting love cherish and obey were cited. The Presbyterian church ceremony omitted the bridegroom’s lines in sickness and in death. Names Pinel Jernert Edmonid Pickham Eleanor Gertrude Stevens appear, with details obscured by damage.

Colorado Pinel Jernert Edmonid Pickham Trooklin N.Y Eleanor Gertrude Stevens Bridgemotn

Anna Held Acts Again at National Theatre

Washington Ort reports Anna Held opens her winter tour at the National theater. The show features costumes praised for the women, with Joseph Sterbert delivering notable work in a strong masculine role. The review notes a lively performance with refined staging and period appeal.

Washington Ort Crown Prince Sieta Hife Sulte Anna Bel National Theater Hold Gusset Charles T. Pigeton Joseph Sterbert

Young Woman Sues for Damages in Actress Bite Case

In New York a young woman sues for damages against an actress for a bite incident. The suit seeks $560 for pain and $1,500 for other injuries as presented in the supreme court filing.

Dor New York Get Sci Supreme Court

Bulldog Bite Alleged by Dlatnild Against Dutfer Victim

A suit claims a brindle bulldog Dutfer bit Dlatnild in Miss Whitbeck's Rosemore apartments on a date in August. The claimant seeks damages for pain and medical effects after crawling from under a sofa. Miss Whitbeck argues the bite was playful and harmless.

Dlatnild Dutfer Stee ‘de Vine Anesther Miss Whitbeck Rosemore Bowl Dotter Suse Whitbeck Judge Whitbeets Miss de Vine

Moon Eclipse Observed in Topeka and Beyond

A large Topeka crowd witnessed last night's moon eclipse described as vivid and well timed. Reports say attendees from Pauline to New York watched via telescopes with two box parties, while Colonel House confirmed the spectacle lasted about three hours and featured notable nods to public notices and atmospheric color.

Topeka Toeka Boteh Tomka Pauline New York United States State Journal J.B. House House Ribulos Esporite Walled States Australia Chtan

Three Killed, Turner Ends Own Life in Office Shooting

New York on October 17 William C Turner killed Albert Hamilton and W J Mallard in Cantor Adams McIntyre law office on Broad Street and then killed himself. Turner once treasurer of Climax Bottling, the three men met to settle a defamation dispute. He reportedly owed about 9000 and arranged the meeting. A firm member said Turner exclaimed Here s a check for it then drew and fired. Hamilton attempted to tackle him but Turner shot Hamilton and Mallard before dying by self-inflicted wound. Great bargains In Steves at The Coughlin Hardware Co.

New York William C. Turner Albert Hamilton Pitraturg W. J. Mallard Cantor, Adams & McIntyre Broad Street Turner Climax Boling Company Haral Fred Point Plank Mallard Hamilton Tur Rer Parner

Convention Highlights From Opening Session in Omaha

Nearly all seats filled at the Coliseum as the Diectotes of Christ convened in Omaha. Led by Mel Atkinson of Indianapolis, officers and speakers outlined missionary and educational work, including 30 mission schools and overseas stations in India and Africa, with plans for the next convention year and a goal of 250 million in financing.

Omaha Neb Diectotes of Christ Missions Mel Nency £. Atkinson Indianapolis Dime Merkings I B Tsis Denver Desauag Tora VY. Mt. C.A J. S. McCleery New Branka Welth India Karras Wat Auerileries Winands Mies Lum Ali Negra

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