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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1902

Page

10

Inaugural Events Highlight Kansas Celebration in Lawrence

A Kansas City era celebration in Lawrence featured luncheon and speeches with Harvard and California reps, praising University of Kansas progress. Alumni and officials urged expanding graduate studies and independent research while addressing campus leadership choices and ongoing public notices. Local police reported a jailbreak incident near Marysville, with suspects pursued to Texas.

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Bailey at Pratt Excites Republican Gatherings

Pratt October event drew strong praise for A. D. Banta of Great Bend and W. J. Bailey as they delivered eloquent talks to an enthusiastic audience, highlighting party unity and campaign momentum in a key local setting.

Pratt D. A. Banta Great Bend W. J. Bailey

Remarkable Reunion and Tragedy in Kansas Community

A dramatic Leavenworth County reunion near James E Pennington and Mary Holerwoy drew hundreds, as eleven brothers and sisters and 60 relatives gathered to share memories. In Parsons, Kansas, a separate domestic tragedy occurred when Frank Shortt fatally shot Zella Shortt during a family gathering at the Shortt home, then fled with a revolver. police pursued. The events highlight a day mixing joyous kinship with a fatal and shocking incident.

Leavenworth James E Pennington Mary Holerwoy Heath Ligue Lorekres Kinna Eid Pinters Dennington

Dalton Found Guilty in First Degree Murder Case

An aged man and others are named in a verdict where Ken Meryrrttle and 85 year old Beate Jal are mentioned. The jury found a guilty party in the first degree amid references to trials, rent, and a public site. The report notes attention to the case and lists several local names and entities connected to the events and courtroom proceedings.

Meryrrttle Ken Famien Batterson Denis Parrish Blal Edward

Nugent Trial Shifts to Monday in Patrolman Slaying Case

The jury in the Nugent case for the killing of Policeman Frank Stone was recessed until Monday after testimonies suggested Nugent’s guilt. Prosecutor Mule argued the evidence proved Nugent fired and struck Stone, with witness Midworn Tarney recalling police statements. The report also notes a new oil well near Independence and local crop yields, plus a missing Scandia railroad worker, Nel

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Railroad probe to ICC over Kentucky line consolidation

Louisville and Nashville Southern railway consolidation is challenged by the Kentucky state railroad commission. CC McChord announces the Interstate Commerce Commission will investigate the alleged monopoly extending from the Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Alleghenies to the Southwest, aiming to reveal fare and rate control by a single group led by J Pierpont Morgan.

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Open Up Southwest and the Texas cattle drive debate

A fragmented 19th century article discusses southwestern shipping routes and cattle drives amid regional development efforts. It notes farmers and ranchers in Texas and nearby territories facing policy shifts and infrastructure impacts, with reference to railways and territorial governance shaping growth prospects.

60 Per Cent Dividends Reported by Telluth Company

The Telluth company declared a 15 percent dividend on common stock, tied to its iron ore heavy tonnage. The annual report shows strong profits with net income rising, while passenger fees contributed little. The declaration appears to reflect the company’s broader profitability and ongoing operations.

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Surveyors Work as Rock Island Plans St Louis Extension

Report describes Rock Island's planned extension toward St Louis with surveyors active, crossing near Springtel and near the Perks branch southeast of St Fulasles. Mentions Great Northern earnings and projected mileage, with travel and passenger details amid uncertain trends.

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Curing Consumption With Scott’s Emulsion

An adstyle description touts Scott’s Emulsion as a reliable help for consumption. It claims the emulsion increases weight and reduces coughing, implying it weakens consumption’s influence on the system. Free samples offered through Scott & Rowne at a New York address.

Scott Rowne Peart

Future prospects of system impact on sales and growth

The report quotes Mr. HUM discussing enlisting Salas and future system effects. It notes expectations for June 19 percent increases and a larger trend in the year ending, with emphasis on sales growth and improved performance.

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Little deal closes as Morgan pays Gates large sum

New York Oct 14 1914 Joan W Gates spent an amount at Mr Morgans office before entering the building at Wall Street. It is reported the day’s transactions involved a balance of 38 000 000 paid to a syndicate and a total net gain of 28 100 000 from the Louisville and Nashville shares deal. Wall Street men speculate on the sources of funds and number of checks drawn during the exchange.

New York Joan W. Gates Mr. Moree Stondland Wall Streets Gutom Syndicate Loulaville & Nashville Gates Mr. Morgan

Pure Water for Boilers at Santa Fe Power House

A laboring crew began excavation for two large water tanks at the Santa Fe power house. The tanks, to supply boiler feed water, will be built on redwood tanks with a massive framework and eight eye bolts. The project aims to provide internal water supply for boilers, power house, and blacksmith shop needs.

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Rates to Kansas Points Race War Narrowed

Union Pacific and Northwestern announce routing actions affecting cheap colonist rates to lines in Nebraska and Kansas amid a broader contest. Survey work begins toward Cedarvale Oklahoma as rail lines push southwest, while service changes and new equipment deliveries unfold across Santa Fe and allied routes.

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Woman Missionary Officers Elected in Salina Kansas

Salina October session of the Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary societies of Kansas announces officers for the annual meeting. President Mrs Alice Bond Salina recording secretary Mrs C N Swihart Peabody corresponding secretary Mrs H L Zimmerman Emporia treasurer Mrs J W Ball Kansas City historian Mrs G J Peters Abilene.

Salina Kas Woman's Home and Foreirn Missionary Societies Kansas Alice Bond HL. Yarger Atchison Ja. J. Buytla Waterville John Hoffer Exxporia Cn, Swihart Peabody HL Zimmerman Emporia J. W. Ball Karear City G. J. Peters Abilene

Bufington Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder

Salina Kansas district judge George Bufington, former Sails jointist, convicted of second degree murder in Ellsworth for killing Ode Mitek on a farm July 15. Defense claimed self defense but jury rejected it, finding Bufington guilty after deliberations between four and five o'clock.

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Richman Jewel Heist Trial Ends Adjudged Insane

In New York on October 1 Mrs. Rachel Richman wife of a wealthy Alexandria Bay merchant faced trial for stealing jewels valued over 25 000 from Mrs. Walter Delabarre. A lunacy report was confirmed by Judge Vernon M. Davis. Richman and her husband were arrested held on bail after the necklace was found in Richman s trunk. The couple had married at a summer hotel near Alexandria Bay. Separate note records a Kansas conference event and other local items from Lindsborg but details are fragmentary.

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Long Cruise for the Mohican

The Mohican will set sail on a lengthy voyage from Sydney to Honolulu with a crew of about two percent of the original complement. The ship resumes its return cruise after a customary stop at the Masellmn to visit partners, continuing far into the voyage with all hands aged around the usual age.

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