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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1902

Page

3

Defend Them chosen for murder trials in Leavenworth

Judge Hook appoints ex Senator Lucien Baker ex Attorney General Lambert and Atwood to defend Hob Clark Turner Burns Fred Robinson Gilbert Mullins and Frank Thompson in the first degree murder case tied to the 1901 penitentiary mutiny. Proceedings set for October 18 with possible hanging if convicted and president may commute.

Leavenworth Kas W. C Hook United States District Court United States Lucien Baker F E. Lambert John H. Atwoodo Hob Clark Turner Barna Fred Robinson Gilbert Clullins Fran Thompson Kansas Clark Robinson L EL Lambert United States District Attorney Ters Saute Fred Waldrupe Frank Thompson Thompson McClaughry ED. McKeever Fort Leavenworth John Waldrope Ardmore I T Turner Barnes Gilbert Mullins

Apples Sold in Wellhouse Orchards by Leavenworth Buyer

George C. Richardson of Leavenworth has bought the entire crop of Wellhouse orchards in Park and county of Leavenworth. The 900-acre venture yields an estimated 9,000 bushels of Jonathan apples. Richardson plans shipping to the cannery and expects fruit dealers to handle the produce soon.

Leavenworth Kan George ¢. Richardson Richardson Clark

Insurance agent accused of obtaining money under false pretenses

Mrs. Charlotte Graves files complaint with the county attorney against Charles P. Borders of Lawrence, state agent for Equitable Insurance, alleging deceptive practices over a policy sold to her for about $6,000 and claiming he collected $480 more than the premium.

E Graves Charles P. Borders Lawrence Borders Equitable Insurance Company Charlotte Graves L. B. Graves

Fort Riley Camp Buildings Nearing Completion

Prefaring for Mawes piping nearly completed for Fort Riley camp on Pawnee flats. Timber contract let for storehouses and cook shacks to be finished as troops begin arriving today. Plumbers to finish water pipe by next Thursday as Fort Leavenworth cavalry recamps near Manhattan then heads to camp. Other arrivals expected daily.

Fort Riley Pawnee Flats Fort Leavenworth Manhattan

Experiments on Santa Fe Lines Improve Rail Ties

Railroads explore wood preservatives to lengthen tie life. Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe conducts trials east of Summerville Texas with beech, hemlock, tamarack, and other timbers. Testing seeks best treatment, uniform results across timbers, and cost-effective upgrades.

Herman von Schrenck Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe Summerville Tex United States Burnett Wellhouse Alderdyce, Inc Creosote English Barschall Beaumont

Preservatives for wood kill fungi and timber protection

Salts used to treat wood act by killing fungi and bacteria that destroy timber. Efficacy depends on reaching a definite dose, after which salts must remain in wood to prevent regrowth. Soluble salts wash out with water, so long-term protection requires an ideal preservative that is poisonous to decay agents, easy to inject, penetrates all timber, and remains affordable. European practice informs American adoption toward broader pickling in the future.

America United States

Freight House Workers See Wage Increases in Kansas City

In Kansas City on September 15, about five hundred loaders and related staff across different roads received substantial salary raises. The increases came voluntarily from some carriers with others petitioning for boosts, and there was no mentioned strike risk. Union Pacific led by raising daily wages from 1.40 to 1.55 dollars, prompting Santa Fe houses to consider similar moves.

Frank Eccleston Lawton Ora Bn H. Ward John ‘Croh C. A. Nelson Tinckernith Mader Harold Lawless Nicholas Gritey Peter Sok Kansas W. L. Grey Aimee Santa Fe Raton N. M Atec Banta Fe Ieee Ae Serico Rand Bilwell Stilwell Santa Be Wtm- Hong Ike Kansas City Joaders Union Pacific

Fragmentary note on free consultations and care

A partial, unclear excerpt mentions a doctor and free consultations. The sentence hints at offering lifetime care or service but lacks coherent context or identifiable entities. Further readable text needed for precise summary.

Rutchinsons Fare Return Quoted at Central Kansas Fair

Brief note records a round trip fare of 466 dollars via Gante Fo for the Central Kansas fair on September 25 through 18. The ticket labeled 04 13th tenth shows a single fare for the return journey.

Rutchinsons Gante Fo Central Kansas Fair

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