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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1903

Page

2

New Jersey grand larceny case tied to $10,000 alleged bet

In a tangled New Jersey case, Dunbar is accused on one count of bigamy and on others of grand larceny after allegedly convincing Marie Lovell to invest $10,000 via false promises of profits. Lovell and husband William Lovell, a turf figure, describe Dunbar as a prominent lumberman who posed as wealthy. The couple’s marriage claims and alleged payments feature prominently as indictments proceed in the Jersey grand jury.</s>

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Moving Platforms Proposed for Brooklyn Bridge Tunnel Link

New York reports urged adoption of moving platforms to span the Brooklyn Bridge to the Battery via the rapid transit tunnel now under construction in lower Broadway. Outlay estimated at about 8,000,000. Committee majority supports plan unless Board of Engineers disapproves.

New York Rapid Transit Commission Bulla Moxine Brooklyn Dourd Dermen Torthem Stanhalian

Dynamite on the Rails Near Sampson Helena

A late report says dynamiters tried to wreck a Northern Pacific train at Sampson, Helena, with one or two sticks placed on the rails at Bampman siding four miles west of Hither ton. The blast damaged track but caused no injuries. this marks the fourth attempted attack in two weeks on this division.

Northern Pacific Sampson Helena Most Bititton Bampman Siding Hitherton

KILLED IN GOMEL RIOT

Washington reports a diplomatic dispatch from the American charge at St Petersburg describing violent clashes in Gomel. The note mentions Turkish and European interests affected, with casualties among Jews and Christians amid the upheaval.

Gomel Washington Department of State St. Petersiire Tiudile

Keffer to Be Hanged After Final Night of Revelry

At Hutte Montana on September 25 a Miner County special reports Jamen Keffer, condemned for murder, spent his last evening dancing and singing. He requested fellow inmate Jim Dallord be allowed to play a mouth harp, then joined the death watch as guards stood watch through the final hours before the execution.

Hutte Mont Death Watch

Bit Off His Mustache Causes Apponiticitis

A Chicago cigar maker in Sioux City, J. J. Sayeer, had an attack of appendicitis after biting off his mustache and swallowing the halo. Surgeons found the appendix contained hair that matched his mustache. He was moved to a hospital and underwent an operation.

Chicago Sioux City J. J. Sayeer Ckarrmaker Thin City Hay

Chinese Must Go Back Montreal After Court Ruling

Sept 2 seventeen Chinese men who sought to block Canada from returning them to China after being refused entry to the United States must depart. A habeas corpus writ granted in the superior court was overturned by Judge Loranger last week. Their lawyer appealed to the appeal division, but today the full bench of five judges quashed the second writ.

Montreal Court of Canada Ching Habeas Corpum Loranger Court of King's Bench

Treaty with China Seen Ready in October Trade Hope

Washington reports minister Conger is in close touch with the State Department as work on the commercial treaty with China nears completion and is expected to be signed in October. The pact aims to expand trade, open ports, and set terms for future intercourse, potentially surpassing prior British accord. Chinese minister Liang and Rockhill confer with Acting Secretary Adee as the treaty moves toward finalization. Oregon hops crop outlook notes 30,000 baled production with uneven quality and prices for permeter hops.

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War maneuvers begin at Camp Young West Point Ky

The second peacetime war maneuvers pace begins as regulars from the department of the Lakes arrive at Camp Young near West Point Kentucky. About 14,000 troops from Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Kentucky Wisconsin participate with infantry and light artillery. cavalry detachments and engineers join. Umpires' guidance issued. exercises run through October focusing on warfare and mobility including auto and logistic trials. Notable incidents include a Kentucky Knobs encounter and a red shirt episode as troops prepare for final maneuvers.

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Prisoner Gordon Believed Captured by Authorities

Warden Willimon states Gordon, described from a prison sighting, has likely been apprehended. A photograph of the convict was dispatched to Texas as part of the investigation.

Folsom Prison Gordon Offntaly Willimon Hee Ivix Texas

Uneasy in Porto Rico Labor Leaders Released

San Juan press reports the district court ordered the release of socialists Renato Conde and Leondas Guillet who were jailed for six months for allegedly inciting violence and threatening Governor Hunt at an American Federation of Labor meeting. The decision drew strong opposition. newspapers and officials warn of tension with Governor Hunt’s return on October 1. Police remain alert as San Juan sighs with unease.

San Juan Rénardo Conde Leondas Guillet Governor Hunt American Federation of Labor Hunt

Chicago Return Ticket Sale Under Rock Island System

Ticket offer lists price fourteen dollars for a Chicago to Chicago round trip via Rock Island System. Sales dates seen as September 2, 26, and 28 with a final return limit, departing Chicago in October. For full information consult local agents.

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Great Western Railway Low Fares to Western Cities

Low rates from Kansas City via Chicago on Great Western Railway to Birthes Montana and Livingston Helena Butte Portland Seattle Tacoma Victoria Vancouver. Tickets on site up to November 11 in retune. Superior service and modern equipment. Address Geo W Lincoln T B 7 West Street Kansas City Missouri for applications. City ticket times, Univ Pacific Railroad Kansas Avenue.

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