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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1903

Page

8

Police Jottings and The Abbott Burglaries

A chaotic report details a burglary at Mr C E Abbott’s residence on Harrison Street. Various items including gloves and a watch were stolen. The piece then riffs on a suspect hotel thief, mentions Chief Gott and Ex-deputy Sparks, and cites court actions and arrests linked to a broader city crime wave.

Heneet Peenie Abbott Hawkshaws Paliew Department Wright Weil Gott Kansas City Heyes Anys United States

Balkan crisis widens as Turkey pressures Bulgaria

London dispatches report Balkan tensions with Turkey appearing to yield to Bulgarian terms while negotiations with the great powers aim to avert war. Sofia correspondents note massacres and plunder in occupied villages. 16,000 refugees in Burgas suffer extreme destitution.

London Balkan Turkey Sten Council of Ministers Yilna Kionic Daily Mail Canstant Bulgaria Sofia Daily ‘Telegraph Constantinople Constantinarte A. Motustir Ghropidis Oder Xene Times Count Lamsdorf Forelal Count von Buelow Chancello Pulgeris Contaurs Bintle

Alaska Boundary Argument Draws Canadian and American Lines

London observers report Attorney General Finlay closing Canada’s case at La Morning’s session with Justice Alverstone and co counsel. He argues Canada seeks a barrier between Dominion and ocean while territory matters less if inlets and shores remain inside United States bounds. David T. Wetton for the American side opens, citing the 1626 map embraced in treaty context and noting no prior protest from Britain or Canada about the boundary.

London Finlay c Behail Canada Alverstone Root Lodge United States David T. Wetton Pittsburh Pot Ersten Alaska Great Britain

Buried in Paris J Ferriere and wife mourned together

The bodies of J Ferriere of the Associated Press Parté office and his wife were laid to rest at Bagneux cemetery near Paris. Officials including Rex and Dr Thurber presided as many friends attended. Relatives were not located. The piece notes church activities at First Presbyterian, including Bible study classes led by Mrs Menninger and Mrs Counvirtaine, with sessions beginning and a congregational meeting planned.

Paris J. Ferriere Associated Press Bagneux Rex Thurber Mra Ferriere First Presbyterian Church Eersteef Menninger Counvirtaine

Ninth annual convention of the Pennsylvania Bankers' Association begins

Bankers from across Pennsylvania and from New York and Cincinnati attend the ninth annual Pennsylvania Bankers Association convention. Philadelphia hosts tomorrow's session with the benkho g department ofennsy events.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania New

Topeka gas franchise struggle parallels St Paul terms

Topeka debates enforcing a dollar gas ordinance as the Excelsior Coke & Gas franchise nears June 7 1910 while Saint Paul Minnesota faces a new franchise with staged rate increases. The Topeka report questions master findings and contemplates court action and city control over gas quality and pricing.

Topeka Excelsior Coke & Gas Company Wid United States W Dors Comnpany Oowel Ees Supreme Court St. Paul Minn St Paul St. Anthony Park Paul Glabe Renayatal Ammittee Wratentive Ts Miuricioa Plata Commaltten Rae

Parry Seeks Answers in Death of Collins in Indiana

David M. Parry of Indiana said in discussing the killing of We Callan that he suspects a preconcerted plan to intrude nonunion workers. He planned to return to Indianapolis on Thursday to seek those responsible for Collins's death. The report notes Parry’s intent to press for accountability.

Boston David M. Parry Indiana We Callan Parry Indianapole Collins

Fusion winds threaten Low renomination for New York mayor

William Travers Jerome, New York district attorney, passes Fulton letters to Citizens Union president discussing fusion plans for mayor. Letters reveal opposition to Seth Low from Tamany and antimachine Republicans, with Fulton urging strategic backing of Cutting or other fusion candidates to derail Low. Jerome cites confidential material and hints at broader political maneuvering to shape the 1901 election landscape.

Lakeville Conn Willliam Travers Jerome New York R. Fulton Cutting Citizens’ Union of New York Mir Jenne Thomas A. Fulton Fulton Lee Clilgens Union Seth Low Low Lew Fuston Tammany Lowe Citizens’ Union Tam Sel Fitton Inez Jerome Tenwr Nadel Pulton Mark Cutting Ecoantry Mr. Cutting Con

Dog as chattel sparks Alaska court appeal in San Francisco

The United Show to decide if a mate claim can be treated as chattel, with P C Burkus of Kato Alaska appealing a U S District Judge Wickerthan ruling in favor of an Alaskan justice of the peace. The disputed decision concerns property status and jurisdiction.

San Francisco United Show P. C. Burkus Kato Part Alaska U. S Jadee Wickerthan

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