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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

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Justice Brewer Burned by Accidental Brush Fire

A Herald report from Burlington states United States Supreme Court Justice David J. Brewer sustained severe burns to his face and hands when gasoline used to start a brush fire at his summer home near Lake Champlain ignited a blaze. He remained at the point for cleanup and hopes for a speedy, scar-free recovery.

David J. Brewer Duntier United States Supreme Court Theanouon's Point Lake Champ- Anitt Judge Brewer Liberty Hell

Samuel Fleet to wedded fourth wife in New York

New York reports Samuel Fleet of Intip will marry for the fourth time on October 1 to Mrs. Johanna Afanael, ten years his junior. Fleet, seventy three, a Methodist, rose to public notice years ago after a wild wronged romance with widow Downs of Bayhore, leading to a sensational arrest scare. the couple parted, and Fleet later remarried then separated, with ongoing divorce rumors.

New York Samuel Fleet Intip T. 1 Fleet Willy His Hride Johanna Afanael Downs Pleet Tallin Wisconsin Down

Doctors Orders. Roosevelt Improves After Wound

Washington reports President Roosevelt’s injured leg is improving and his condition is satisfactory. Doctors Des, Fixey, and Laing say there has been no variation in his status, with stable temperature and low inflammation. The president reads and receives visitors briefly while remaining under strict rest and isolation as cabinet members explain the West trip changes.

Washington Roosevelt Des, Fixey Laing Althugh Cortelson White House Tod

Fifth avenue rig offbeat sight in New York

A queer rig with horse behind a wheeled carriage puzzled spectators on Fifth Avenue as it rolled by in broad daylight. The odd vehicle, described as a pleasure drive, drew attention for its unusual design with the shafts protruding behind the horse. Local witnesses debated how the horse was positioned and steered the carriage. A separate item notes the Wichita Methodist Church Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society holding its nineteenth annual meeting on September 12, with more than 100 delegates and visiting missionaries expected.

Fifth Avenue New York Fifth Ave Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Wichita Kas Methodist Church Joey United States Peeks

Delegates Arrive for Conference in Arkansas Church

The annual gathering brings delegates from Colorado Nebraska Oklahoma the UK to the ch oh Saturday October 11. A reception will follow at the Anadost church. Sunday worship with returned donors and a Tuesday forenoon and crier Hoon sessions devoted to business. Monday evening features Dr Homer Stunts with visiting missionaries from India China and the Philippines. Delegates will be housed at Methodist homes and fed by church volunteers Monday and Tuesday.

Atisan Colorado Nebramwa Roralng Okahoma Anodset She Fa Homer Stunts Church Mission World Lillian Markos Church India and Lider Ida Stevenson China

Birdsall Named: Third District GOP Nominates Judge BP Birdsall

Judge Birdsall of Clarion, about 45, nominated for Congress by the Third district Republican convention on the second ballot. Reports say the delegates affirmed the Des Moines platform and praised David Henderson, though Henderson declined renomination. Birdeaul previously held district court judge duties before returning to private practice.

Republiicann Interepubill Ean Des Moines St. Louis Roosevelt D. B. Henderson Colonel Henderson Loas Birdeaul District Court Clarion

Burglary Gang Robs Beechwood Cash Safe in South Sharon

A gang of four or five burglars blew the Beechwood Improvement Company's safe in South Sharon Pa early today securing 460 dollars. They overpowered Policeman Newton Stamp bound and gigged him, knocked down George Haynes who fled to a post, and Policeman Sayler fought them before they escaped toward West Middlesex. They hinted at targeting Colonial Trust Bank and a bidder spied at a window but no action was taken. Suspects believed near Newcastle.

Youngstown Beechwood Improvement Colonial Trust Company West Middlesex Newcaste

Position Reversed in Will Contest Turns Conspiracy Case

Long Branch New Jersey September 28 A will contest over Henry M Bennett estate involving Miss Tatura Biggar was withdrawn in court today C C Hendricks for Biggar said she is content with the will provisions A heir representative said warrants exist charging Biggar Samuel Stanton and Hendricks with conspiracy They were arrested and bail set at five thousand dollars Stanton the justice of the peace had married Biggar to Mr Pennett

Pisintiff Long Branch N. J Tatura Biggar Henry M. Bennett Pittsburg C. C. . Hendricks Miss Biggar Peter J. McNulty Kura Biggar Samuel Stanton Cr. Hendricks Stanton Justice of the Peace Miss Biggat Pennett

Treasury offers to buy 1904 bonds by Oct 16

Washington Sep 26 The secretary of the treasury announces purchase of 1 1/2 percent bonds from the 1904 loan if presented by October 16 at par. Presentations may be made at the division of loans and currency or with the assistant treasurer in New York. L M Shaw secretary. Root visits Hansa. Cleveland Sep 2 War Secretary Root arrives to Cleveland for a brief visit and will attend speeches with Senator Banna in Akron on the GOP campaign opening.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury United States New York L. M. Shaw Root Hansa Cleveland Elia Root Senator Banna Akron

Davies Declares For Roosevelt And The Republican Coalition

Gomer T. Davies, Concordia editor and once a Populist leader, abandons the Populists and returns to the Republican fold. In a Kansas Kansan editorial he argues the Populist party is dead and endorses Theodore Roosevelt and candidates who back his administration, urging Populists to join the Republican cause.

Gomer T. Davies Concordia Kansas Kanns Republican Party Davies Roosevelt Bey Nican Party Roonvelt Alley Kansas Republic City News Republican Party of McKim Concordia Kansan Cloud- Kepuhile Democracy Dayier Kansan Theodore Roosevelt Congress Tieve Alabama Confederacy Democratic Party Philippines Heaven Tilman Carmack Bryan Brianism Iolula Cleveland Bik Oulu

Diplomatic Appointments Announced for Several Ambassadors

Washington reports new state department appointments naming Charlemagne Tower to Russia and Germany posts, Robert S. McCormack to Austria Hungary, Hellamy Storer to Spain, Arthur Hardy to Switzerland, Chas Pevan to Brazil, and David E Thomson to Brazil. These changes take effect when Ambassador White departs Berlin in November.

Washington Bépt Charlemagne Tower of Purnineylvania Russia Germany Robert S. McCormack Hitnels Austria-Hungary Russie Hellamy Storer Ohio Spain Arthur Hardy New Hampshire Switzerland Chas, P.evan Tunala Brazil David E .Thomson Nebraska White Berlin

Non Union Men Quit In Lackawanna Riots

In Bicanton and Oliphant the Thirteenth regiment encamped amid unrest following yesterday's violence that left James Winston dead. Several arrests were reported in the Wroxton case. Unions halted work at Delaware and Hudson Grassy Wetland Badly Creek Oliphant No 2 collieries and Ontario and Western Johnson No 2 as workers quit fearing dangers.

Bicanton Gniet Retmna Lackawnann Yesterauy’n Oliphant James Winston Wroxton Delaware & Hudson Company Grassy ‘Wetand Bady Creek Olighant No Johnson No. 2 Collery Ontario & Western Company

Case of Bedwell Private Asylum Sealed Proceedings

A state case involving the Bedwell private asylum and the estate of Jacob Ryerson, an aged patient, with filings by his relatives alleging mismanagement by the asylum board and officials. The docket mentions Heves and a Cascade man of the board, with actions sought to recover or remove certain officials.

Charities Correc Masta Seainer Bedwall Jacob Rynerson Ryostson Heves Ie Sten Cade

Automobile for Duchess in Newport given to Mrs Olver A PL

A Newport item notes Mrs Olver A PL, titled Duchess of Starborough, received an automobile gift from Tithai ian Whitecountry. The article mentions a Duchess and a car transfer in September.

Newport Mra Olver A The Bitches of Starborough Tithai Ian

Judge Ellis Dies After Heart Failure at Beloit

Judge Ellis, a Republican state ticket candidate, died suddenly after a heart failure at Beloit following a summer in Michigan. He had bright’s disease for two years and suffered a pneumonia attack last year in Kansas City. He left a widow and two sons, was active at the state house, and burial planned for Beloit possibly Sunday. The sixth district GOP seeks a successor, with candidates discussed among state leaders.

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Sayn Tt Han Reform Cripples Army Discipline

Sayn Tt Han lowered army discipline harming soldiers and enriching canteen keepers and other disreputables. The new law raises reservations and imposes life restrictions on men returning from field service, abolishing the canteen system.

Sayn Tt Han

Protest over lake names and disputed appointments

A report notes protests surrounding the naming of a lake and disputes over appointments. The contester J A Stratton and Mr Grimes are mentioned, with Judge Orr having made the appointments. Officials claim the steps were feted and not approved, while concerns about family involvement are raised.

Denver Cole Eest Tubstiene Orr Sr. Hamily J. A. Stratton

Complete Victory Steptes 2 2 Siete tees, ee Sickel, of the court of errors and my Mind today muchaine the constitutionality of the act of last wine ter

The document discusses legality surrounding an act to convert preferred stock into bonds and notes the court of errors' opinion on constitutionality. It references a completed lottery and procedures followed by the government. The text is fragmented and garbled but centers on constitutional challenges and financial instrument conversion.

Steptes Siete Tees Ee Sickel Court of Errors United States

Indian gives 85 million as anti Clark party in Montana

In Butte Montana on September eid a speaker outlines plans to form a new political party. He aims to fuse Populists Socialists and farmers to overthrow Clark. The effort is described as a grand fusion to unite diverse groups for a major political challenge.

Butte Mont Montana

Mills Store News Saturday Shoppers' Schedule

Shoppers on Saturday favor Ready-to-Wear garments and immediate-use articles. The store plans special displays and larger assortments, including new gloves and handkerchiefs, with tomorrow’s first showing of featured items and trims.

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