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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1902

Page

4

Saga of a Farm Family Divorce Trial and Public Interest

A court case unfolds over a marriage dispute involving Frank Nutech of Alva Kansas and his daughter Emam. Testimony from twenty three witnesses cites perjury allegations and the impact on property and family relations. The trial highlights a contested marriage to Emam and a request for damages related to the divorce proceedings. News notes mention attendance by prominent figures and planned appearances at a related temperance event.

Willis Lena Starry Frank Nutech Alva Kan Aaron Justice Westermip Lovewee Woustington Nebeadka Ms. Sutech Seneinslaw Acuuistad Mr. Foeng Pile Nutech Emam Orlhitt Eunkrack

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Pasadena Hotel Man Predicts Double Tourist Year

Walter Raymond of Hotel Heymond in Pasadena forecasts about 200,000 eastern visitors this season, roughly double 1901. He cites coal costs driving travelers west, new railroad routes, and increased hotel capacity as factors boosting California tourism and longer stays.

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Visions of Main Line Railroad Expansion

A Fort Scott reader notes a White River railroad plan from Tenterville Arkansas to Carthage Missouri and beyond. The route would connect Omaha Nebraska and New Orleans, with a near 1 percent grade, enabling 70 freight units daily. Missouri Pacific hints at reforming Fort Scott line to Topeka via Central Missouri and Nebraska, traversing Taney and Stone counties in Missouri.

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Attack on Lehigh Valley rail line fuels market speculation

New York observers report a published attack on the Lehigh Valley railroad in a financial paper advert, alleging the railroad faces deficits and criticising its debt issue while suggesting possible later action. The document is attributed to a stockholder named Cotier, who hints at ulterior motives and future moves.

New York Get. A Wall Street Lehigh Valley Fease Lehigh Cotter Sen Tenteht Cottier Ube Rand

Nebraska to shift game from Omaha to Lincoln

The decree abolishes selling games at the gate for profit at Nebraska University. For years the practice sent Cornhuskers centers to Omaha where gate receipts were decent. Management planned a Knox Nebraska game in Omaha but the athletic board rejected the plan and kept the matchup in Lincoln on November 15.

Toipcoln Nebraska University Cornhuskers Omaha Ube Management 1 Knox- Nebraska Athletic Board Lincoln

University plans grand stands to boost stadium capacity

The football management on campus authorized construction of new grand stands and bleachers to increase capacity to seven thousand. The remaining four home games will be in Lincoln with large crowds expected. After Haskell Saturday, Kansas University Knox College and Northwestern visit, with Northwestern on Thanksgiving. Low rates for all games and good weather promised a large calendar balance.

Nebraska Lincoln Haskell Indians Kansan University Knox College Northwestern University

New York Oct 2 Adu Hora Extensions for Rock Island Links

Important railroad extension plans are under review to connect Rock Island properties with the Mexican Central, aiming for Acapulco outlet on the Pacific. Rock Island’s new Toland service starts early November. stock terms include preferred shares at 6 percent and bonds paying from issue. Common stock may rise on a 12 to 15 percent dividend outlook by year end.

New York Thack Island United States Acapulco Rock Island Ayer Cotkae Alec Ani

Santa Fe Earnings Fall Short in September Report

Santa Fe issues September earnings statement showing earnings below expectations. The report covers September and the first three months of the new period, detailing gross earnings, operating expenses, and net earnings with multiple line items and numeric figures, reflecting declines in several profitability metrics.

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Western Trunk Lines Meet On Pass Agreement

At a gathering of western and southwestern railroad executives in St. Louis a committee was named to confer with trunk line officials on the national pass agreement. J V Ma honey of Chicago reelected chairman. The meeting scheduled to reconvene in St. Louis on December 9. Flour Mill reports progress at Wamego with completion targeted for December 7 and startup early next year.

St. Louis Jamis V. Mulroney Western Frank Lines Haein Darine Miller Dent Worlington J “P.” Haeshan Timole Central View Provident St. Paul J. V. Mahoney Chicago Chatr Wamego Kirk C. W. Lord

Gates party Still in Fight Ahead of Annual Meeting

The Gates party remains in contention and will continue its efforts until the annual meeting is held, with no room for misinterpretation of its position.

Gates Chirgga Colorado Jodimy Mr. Gates Eeces & Co

Interchangeable mileage could be adopted by trunk lines

A meeting of general passenger agents in New York discussed a interchangeable mileage ticket plan for trunk line territory. The committee submitted a report but postponed a final decision, planning further study and a November 11 meeting. The report notes gains in efficiency and potential for wider adoption.

New York

Great Kes Coal venture opens western Pennsylvania mines

Pittsburg reports the formation of Great Kes Coal company with 5 million dollars capital by Cuffey and Queen tied to Carsiegle Steel. It acquires 25 000 acres near Hirady Bend and starts ten mines with plans for ten more, employing over 1 000 workers. The aim is to enter the lakes coal trade next spring, stocking and shipping from Conneaut harbor via the Pittsburg Fessemer Lake Erie railroad. A new 18 mile line from Bank to Newcastle is under construction, linking to the West Allegheny to ease Pittsburgh freight.

Pennsylvania Pittsburg Cuffey & Queen of Carsiegle Steel Company Great Kes Coal Company Hirady Bend Tve Great Lakes Conneaut Harbor Fessemer & Lake Ems Newcastle Kiewit West Allegheny

Rockefeller offers 500000 to teachers college drive

New York reports that six days after John D Rockefeller proposed a 500000 gift conditionally tied to clearing college debts and raising 440100 for endowment, pledges for nearly all the amount have been obtained. The gift honors the destruction of his Pocantico Hills home on September 17.

New York Armour John D. Rockefeller Teachers’ College Colley TineKefetlers Ammonitin Rockefelter Pocantico Bills N.Y

Fort Riley Fort Leavenworth sends artillery unit home

Fort Leavenworth Kas Oct 30 Fort Riley artillery battery returns after six weeks away. The Teenty-eight artillery mountain battery traveled well and reached post late last night. They will drill and march at Koon as they rest. A war department circular shows past month enlistments at 1,369 with 497 at posts. Kansas City station enlisted ninety-one. sub-districts contributed more.

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Kidney Health Elixir Promises Quick Relief and Cure

An advertisement for Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root touts the kidneys as central to health and claims kidney, liver and bladder troubles are cured by Swamp Root. It instructs readers to mail for a free sample bottle and book, and cites tests, hospital use, and endorsements to urge purchases.

State Journal Etmer Kinney Phisiciana Kilmer Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, N Topeka

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