Topeka State Journal News Digest Collapses on Wall Street
The Topeka State Journal, reporting from New York, notes a deep Wall Street decline with talk that trust companies and banks have been strained by market shocks. Analysts warn the broader economy may feel the effects, while optimism persists for agriculture and railroads as indicators of resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weil Ieee
Ious
Tae cHines Union
Sonditiany
Pesdieee
Wall Street
Henry Clews & Po
Financial Review
Reveni Financial
Sismet
Faanin
Inbor
Repital
Beers Siming &T
Kort Meriona
Fragmented notes record a mix of local events and odd claims
The garbled text references debt, a winter resort tale, a wedding in Soarses BERET, a miracle dental case, a Ford county citizen revealing a petrified Indian chief with squaws, and hints of territorial links to Utah, all in a jumble of unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Games City
Ony Squamobile
Teenarts
Teouliee
Doniphan
Csrun
Wichita
Beng
Teothswin
Feiswatha
Sie
Newman
Mire Gay
Tebe
Marti Dee
Aimee
Buc
Ford County
Utah
Fragmented OCR musings hint at social divides and court matters
A garbled OCR sample discusses pride and respect, notes on professional work, and a court scene. It mentions a divorce trial, opinions on reform, and a fictional jury-like debate, with scattered references to pride, enemies, and social roles.
New York Leader Declines Comment on Vote Subifice Inquiry
President Carter of New York said he could not comment on the announced investigation into vote softice. He stated he has official no knowledge and would not be two speak at this time. The remarks came amid inquiries by Postmaster General regarding the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank FP
Mac Len
Ailiion
Bey
Siar
Aks
Ae Ata Mader
Romamre Telephones
Enitana Kisser
Beate Journal
EES
Welle eIrmer
New York
Van Dyke Company Opens Three Nights at Cray Fork Wetnish
The Van Dyke company presented Across the Desert at Cray Fork Wetnish in a three night engagement. Theodensam writes by Wayte Campbell at Whowre. crowds filled the venue and left pleased with the production and spectacles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Dyke Company
Crayfork Wetnish
Desert
Thelodensam
Wayte Campbell
Blair Fight for Life Amid Exposition Fallout
In a tense update from St Louis, doctors guard Blair as his life hangs in balance, while Louisiana Purchase Exposition officials announce Blair’s separation from the company. Police investigations press on as James T Roberts recounts efforts to locate Carey Blair. Meanwhile stables begin selling prized horses with ceremonial pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binkr
Francis
James L Blair
Blair
James T. Roberts
Arager
Desmond
Carey Blair
James Tyine
Fiat
St. Louis
Mabel Bechtel Murdered. Mother Discovers Body
In Allentown an eight year old girl named Mabel Bechtel was found murdered near her home after midnight. Her skull showed crushing injuries with no external marks of violence. The mother reported seeing two men bear a body into a rear alley, and the girl’s shoe hat and coat were found in the dining room as investigators searched for clues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Mabel H Bechtel
Hermower
Mies Bechtel
Berg
Hechtel
Topeka Moment Reveals Stern Concert Mystery
In Topeka the Sceno Adana concert company showcased Lew Stern the cello virtuoso whose wife Suzanne Adams Wan is revealed by a surprised bystander. A local violin teacher, admiring Stern, visited his hotel and witnessed his reaction as the wife appeared in the room. Stern defended his performance and praised the instrument. The incident ended with Stern’s denial of any personal dispute, while authorities pursued explanations for the dramatic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suzanne Adams
Lew Stern
Sceanne Adama
Herr Stern
Stern
Smantfer Piewmare
Stevo
Tor
Marie
Arama
Aauke
Christ Hospital Tract Needing City Consent For Street Openings
A proposed agreement with Christ Hospital would grant the city land to open streets and bars sidewalks for five to ten years. The city would create a benefit district to fund West street access and would refrain from laying out further streets across the hospital tract without consent. The deal centers on converting land to a future park and securing public use of avenues along the tract.
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Tted
A& Con
Int
Spencer
J.G Slonecker
Christ Hospital
Eighth Avenue
Tenth Avenue
Garfeld
West Street
Eighth
Bank Run Sparks Panic at Merrantie Prime in St Louis
In St Louis on October 27 a bank run formed at 1 20 pm at the Merrantie Prime company with deposits rushers flooding the corridor and lining the street. Officials including F J Wade assured depositors funds would be promptly paid and a three member committee is reviewing the books to confirm stability. The Louisiana Purchase Exposition director urged calm and restraint to prevent wider panic.
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St. Louis
Merrantie
Glartar
F. J. Wade
D Tt
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Company
Miesiustoph Valley Trust
Theaw
Erton
Misstata Valley Trust Company
Francis
Mayor plans paving Kannas Avenue contract despite opposition
Mayor Merguatnal announced support to sign the contract for paving Kannas Avenue between Thirteenth and Eucitt, estimating about $20,000 cost with roughly 40 percent funded from general funds. City Engineer McCabe secured grading to make street safe for vehicles, with street car double track two feet below, work to start this fall and finish in spring after paving. bids include John Ritchie at $1 per square yard for paving and Webster at 60 cents for curbing, while the city railway must clear dirt from its right of way.
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Merguatnal
Kannas Avenue
Thirteenth
Eucitt
Abiynt
Banksay Ayerue
McCabe
Maxwell
John Ritchie Bae
City Railway
King Edward Sends Sympathy to MP Hardie
King Edward expressed sympathy for James Keir Hardie MP labor leader after a successful operation. The king sent a letter to Sir Thomas Barlow, physician to the King’s Household, requesting updates on Hardie’s condition and conveying heartfelt concern for those facing serious illness and procedures.
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London
Edward
James Keir Hardle
Thorax Barlow
Thomas
Hardie
Wreck at Troy Injures Fourteen on Passenger Train
A head on collision between eastbound passenger train No. 11 and freight No. 51 near Troy injures fourteen passengers and roadmaster J D Sullivan. Engineer Gates of the freight and several crew members jump to safety. The wreck blocks the line for about five hours as passengers are cared for on board and later taken to St. Joseph.
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Troy
J. D. Sullivan
Rock Inland
Horton
No. Sl Trim
Sullivan
Pool Aston
Guten
St. Joseph
Topeka
Irene
Roosevelt Celebrates 45th Birthday With Gifts
Washington October 27 President Roosevelt observed the forty fifth anniversary of his birth receiving hundreds of telegrams and congratulations from across the country. Cabinet members at the semi weekly meeting also offered cordial greetings and the government gardens sent a large basket of chrysanthemums with spectacular blooms and colors.
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Washington
Roonevelt
White House
A Ladies Man In The Old Newspapers Parable
A fragment from Nantucket Inquirer style essays describes the “ladies' man” as a contrast to the true man of sense. It lists traits, contrasts witn a gentleman, and uses comic metaphors such as baboon in gay attire, jackdaw, weathercock, and mermen to critique flippant charm.
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Nantucket Inquirer
Ina
Addison
Jacob
Rachel
Landies
Elk
Barber Company Bill Growth Sparks City Budget Alarm
City Engineer McCabe reports Barber Asphalt bill totals 7641. It shows a yearly rise from 6323 in 1902 and projects escalating costs. He urges council to decide to resurface entirely or abandon asphalt, noting inadequate prior maintenance and high repairs.
Bantams in Pigeon’s Nest at Marietta High School
Walter A Harnee, age 14, and a pupil at Marietta High School, reports a bantam pigeon nesting in Lancaster County. The bird began laying and hatched two bantam chicks, while a second brood was observed to some extent with the parent dove Bray and related movements noted.
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Marietta
Panet
Walter A. Harnee
Puptt
Lancaster County
Mhoves
Tia Salter
Parks in Ugly Mood in Extortion Trial at Tiffany Studios
The Samus Parks extortion case resumed with talesmen examined. Parks appeared irritable cursing a newspaper man near him as ten jurors were chosen and the defense used its first peremptory challenge. In Fargo a separate ruling held gambling on options not a defense. Muller Grain's A Kiorstad purchased wheat options but refused payment, leading to litigation over a claimed debt.
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Parks
New York
Samus Parks
Laula Schmit
Tiffany Studios
Talesmen
Aefense
Fargo
N. D
Pollock Palierd
District Court
Rom Etn A. Kiorstad
Muller Grain Company
Kiorstad
Apor Weine
Heroic Miss Maxwell Rescues Nephew From Attacking Bulldog
In Beremont Pennsylvania on October 27 Miss Maxwell intervened as her nephew was mauled by Gardener Houn ter's bulldog. She was bitten and dragged, suffering convulsions for over two hours before a Philadelphia specialist treated and healed the injuries.
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Beremont
Maxwell
Ithan
Honter
Philadelphia
Dees
Local notes from Dunkirk and nearby towns
FW attorney Wilson visits Dunkirk OK while Miss Eva Bezant of Leavenworth stays in the city visiting friends. Dr Waters of Kansas City and Mrs St T Holbert of Kansas City arrive to visit, with Curtin's Ada Smith returning from New York. Officials plan Halloween events and church women meet to discuss new plans. Local meetings include BRW club at Bre Mattingly's, Chanute director visit, and city records work as old archives are reviewed.
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FW. Wilson
Dunkirk
Eva Bezant
Leavenworth
de. L. A. Waters
Kansas City
Va Smith
New York
St .T. Holbert
Tommy
Curtin
Washington
Newman
Court House
Ladies of the First Baptist Church
Taberngele
Atchison Ginbe
Atchison Giel
Topeka Yeaterda
Vinit
Atchison
Fourth Street
Kanena Avenue
Memn
Banta Fe Care
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Exeluaiye Attersieosl Guhilen
Topela
State Journal
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Powie
Germany
Gonhu Hee
Seattle
Wimas
Sugar Trust
Cuba
Tie Chit
Inet
Cubana
Jnomibd
Aso “Ney Catan
Charles Krats
Mexico
Hrison
Wervive
Asieton
Inventi
Wallon
Totmain
Etd
Inciaragelie Journal
Polk
Tus
Tall Country
Alrec
Pecmrie
Neesling
Kitting
Jaybaweer
Syat
Levine
Leeson
Hument Tor Krupp
Bertin
Wittiam Jan
Herr Krupp
Lmperial
Yaontey
Kiel
Commissson
Christ Hospital Tract
King Edward
Heng
Jon
Rock Island
Roosevelt
Simplex
Paderowski
de Pachmann
W.f.rocr Music Co
Kansas Avenue
Barber Company
Bill
Barber Asphalt Company
Dovey
Sty
New Crawford Theater
Ted
the van Dyke CO
Miss Hurley
Jersey
D. He
Seaty
MR. Clay Clement
THE
NEW Dominion
H. Seatx
Whitney Opera Company
Johnny
BSO
George Wessels
Mildred Hall
Lady Audley’s Secret
Fred EB. Wright
Dog
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