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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1902

Page

6

Buddhist Leader Appeals to Americans Over Ceylon Shrines Threat

Dharmapala, in Los Angeles, pleads with U S readers through AP to support preventing desecration of Anuradhapura shrines by British officials. He cites historic reverence of Buddhists across Asia and asks Joseph Chamberlain for action, warning of religious tumult if shrines are harmed.

Los Angeles B. Dharmapala America Ceylon London Associated Press Anuradhapura Mecca Jerusalem Asia Joseph Chamberlain

Is It a Bluff Vinewood Park Route Change

Vinewood Park Railway owners say they will reroute to bypass Highland Park after an injunction to stop construction. They plan to enter the town on Madison street near Fifteenth and Madison, tearing up much of the completed roadbed to secure a new track alignment.

Vinewood Park Beamns Highland Park Vinwood Park Highland Conpany Madison Street Fifteenth and Madison

Four-Year-Old Girl Killed by Automobiles in Chicago

Chicago September 2 A four year old girl named Minnis Brouck was struck and killed by an automobile driven by Vernon Canine while she walked in the city street. The incident occurred as she stepped into the path of the car near the janitor’s residence. Authorities are investigating the accident and the family mourns the loss.

Mashine Chicago Minnis Brouckpm Iearold Aenesme of Nyn Inudine Vernon Can

Jury awards $20 in garden fumes case in Kansas City

Wyandotte County jury awards Simon Spurgeon twenty dollars for damages to his Kansas City garden after fumes from Southwest Chemical Company were deemed insufficient to seriously harm plant life. Professor Edward Franklin of Kansas State University testified the plant fumes would cause little damage, and he found the plant well operated.

Wyandotte Kansas City Kas Simon Spurgeon Southwest Emical Company Edward Franklin Kankanatate University Southwest Chemical Company

Ghost in White Robes Arrested as Otisco Street Phantom

In Syracuse on September 2 a plaster cast dressed as a ghost was found sitting at an upper window of a vacant Otisco street house. Police arrested the “phantom” after bystanders hurled mud and stones. the display had been an effort to deter trespassers, not a real haunting.

Cassard Fiftieth Street Bel Syracuse Otisco Street Jerry Dwyer

Papa Spoils Elopement at Lindenhurst

Lindenhurst, S. I, Sept. 2 Joseph Koenig a stretcher at Hersell embroidery factory and Miss Blefe Grill daughter of Phillip Grill eloped from here Friday and married Saturday by Pastor Glover of Amityville Methodist church. Her father forced her to return home claiming she is a prisoner until annulment. Miss Grill sixteen. Neighbors say the girl was unhappy. Koenig cannot speak English well and will not spend money to reclaim her. The settlement is aroused.

Lindenhurst S. 1 Joseph Koenig Hersell Blefe Grill Phillip Grill Glover Amityville Blethodist Koente Mies Gritl Koenig

Roumania Suspends Jewish Passport Issuance to America

Washington officials report a rumored Roumanian move to stop issuing passports to Jews seeking emigration to the United States. If true, the act would acknowledge the notes on Jewish immigration by Secretary Hay, intensify hardships for Roumanian Jews, and potentially rally international concern to press for improvement.

Washington America Roumania Hay United States

Shawnee State Bank of Topeka Receives Charter

The Shawnee state Bank of Topeka was granted a charter today with officers Thomas Page president D J Hathaway vice president F P Ellmore cashier David Bowie secretary. Directors include J B Billard A Mo Baird J Skinner F L Stevens Gear L Horning M T Campbell Iman Charles Curtis F M Bone Brake and prominent local stockholders W M Costley Andrew Scott J G Barniar and son Haney Waldmire Duncan Mathiezon A B Gordon A J Woonter A Toralinaon J H Foucht H W Cheney J F Buck Nicholson Edwin Scotten William Bagcoce man W and Bergundthal David G Page Frederick Dauber.

Shawnee State Bank of Topeka Thomas Page D. J. Hathaway F. P. Ellmore David Bowie J. B. Billard A. Mo Baird J. Skinner F. L Stevens Gear L. Horning M. T. Campbell Iman Charles Curtis F. M. Bone Brake

Digging for a Miser's Hoard in Indiana Woods

An aged Indiana miser William J Loud died after revealing a plan to bury 2900 in bonds and cash under a woodland tree with his sisters. The family agreement left the money to survivors, sparking a community dig. Loud taunted on his deathbed that the money would mean little good to anyone.

Final Session of Grand Jury Hints at Bribery Indictments

The grand jury convened September 5 to investigate disclosures by Delessie J. Murray into bribe exchanges involving Charles F. Kelly and others connected to the lighting bill. Indictments for bribery are anticipated in this and suburban case as implications reach multiple delegates and associates, with checks traced to Jas Campbell and a large payout sequence tied to the city lighting program.

St. Louis Gept Grand Fore Delessie J. 1 Abcsrde Murreifs Eee Sarers Rand Kelly Clicuit Douglas Criminal Court Arieruben Insaid Jas ‘Campbell Campbell Charles F. Kelly John K. Murritt Mexico Charien F. Kelly Murrell Billaafe Folk Grand Jury House of Delegates Lehmann Robertson Keily James Campbell

Washburn Faces Haskell in Opening Football Clash

Washburn prepares for a tough home opener against Haskell on Saturday afternoon. Haskell, rated among the season's strongest squads, enters the game with solid form and high expectations, aiming for a decisive result to set the tone for the year.

Washburn Haskell Hesbad Ate Irksville

Market Report From A Rust Belt Ledger

A jumbled market summary details grains, provisions, and soy items with receipts and prices. Notes on wheat futures shifting from December to September, mixed Chicago and Minneapolis reports, and nascent rally or decline trends. Also references to sugar, molasses, corn, oats, rye, wool, and livestock markets, plus a Washburn football note and stock market movements in New York and St Paul.

Ber Wan Strock Minneapolis Ith Chicago Sicom Eeiher Inter Gaia Die Bio Shard Someries Nornery

Weather Becomes Colder In Prolonged Forecast

The Weather Man reports colder temperatures with a general but slight fall in air, clear conditions in the extreme center, and occasional showers. Winds were light at 18 miles per hour from the seal, minimums around the mid fifties, with mostly fair Saturday and brisk forecasts from Kansas stations.

Kansas

Brent Likely to Be Blade Governor's Private Secretary

Statewide chatter places Harry Brent, current executive clerk to Governor Branley, as the likely successor to Luther Burns as secretary to the governor when Burns leaves October 1 for Rock Island duties. Brent, a Twenty Years service man, would be a highly popular choice and a tactful appointment upon Governor Brantley’s return to Topeka.

Brent Blade Harry Brent Branley Luther Burns Rock Islanders Brantey Topeka

Balloon test reports a failed cross near French coast

An unreliable fragment describes a balloon attempt by Ballon de la Vaule Goat Ge la Vaule descending at a pollock this afternoon. The report notes a failed count and mentions Roosevelt, British Colocs, and rumored screensens.

de la Vaule Bert Ka Oremann Cette

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