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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1901

Page

6

Carpenter May Get Pension Post Amid Washington Chase

Washington dispatch says Col. John C. Carpenter of Kansas is under consideration for a pension commissionership. President McKinley reportedly preferred Carpenter before offering the post to Ran. Bae, with Col. Peters and Rep. Burton among others discussed as possible later appointees. Kansas is viewed as likely to gain the coveted commission, though the final choice remains unsettled.

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Coast and Geodatic Survey Work Mapped For 1905

In San Francisco April 4 the Chronicle outlines a busy year for coast and geodetic surveying. G H Putnam leads Pacific surveys with Edmunds Rhodes Detson and two University of California students on the transpeet Sheridan. H P Filter and colleagues prepare Valencia and Prince Raward sound surveys with steamers McArthur Gedney Path and Patterson, amid Arctic waters surveillance. Train fell into the river Bluefields triggering river accident notes.

San Francisco Banda G. HR. Putoum FW. Edmunds Bi. OW. Rhodes FC. Detson University of Califoria Tweedey Valencia Prince Raward Sound Wey Valdes McArthur Gediey Path‘Sater Patterson Arctic

Fragmented BRLEP Telegrams From April Dispatches

A garbled collection of April telegrams references cancelled contacts, banking notices, police reports, dockyard movements, and naval operations. It notes a fraud or misdirection in communications, a bank official�s treasurer linkage, a ministerial order for adding polarities, and various international briefings from New York Philadelphia London and other centers.

Mrs Palmer Entertains Son Elected Chicago Council

Mrs Potter Palmer hosts a reception at the Palmer mansion to celebrate her son’s election to the Chicago City Council. Alderman-elect Honore Pulsner and Potter Pulser Jr. greet guests amongDuscarera club members and ward notables as speeches and refreshments follow.

Chicaeo Geaces

Adventist General Conference Reports Growth Worldwide

Bienzist Report from the Seventh Day Adventist general conference notes a two year rise in global membership to about 12,004 with tithes reaching 1000.915 across languages. Since the last meeting 24 sanitariums or schools have been established globally, including several in Germany and the United States, totaling 263 schools and 231 teachers worldwide.

Bienzist Seventh Day Adventist General Conference Hitler Erwin Hambure Germany Aupteulls New Zealand United States Achulis

Enormous Crowd Attends Funeral of Rev John Jasper

Richmond April 4 The funeral of Rev John Jasper, famed preacher and Mount Zion Church pastor, drew an enormous crowd. The casket lay in state in a heavily draped church and services included special scripture lessons and four ministers, reflecting various aspects of the late preacher’s character.

Bey John Snaper Richmond John Jasper Mount Zion Jasper

Western Association golf meet faces disruption and foul weather

Fragmented OCR yields a tale of a regional golf meet with weather, potential disqualifications, and proposed venue or schedule changes. Names, places, and institutions appear jumbled, but reference to Pal tanae Aounty and Topeka Gump suggests a Midwest setting. The text mentions an open event, a committee, and a funeral notice, all tangled in the damaged source.

Western Association Asda P Directine Paltanae Clarence Ida M.C. PL

Four New Bridges Planned Across Kaneis River

Four new bridges are proposed for Shawnee County over the Kaneis river with two sites named Rossville and Oakland and two others undecided near Valen cia and west of Topeka. The act authorizes up to 90000 for the four bridges, with a Rossville span of five sections and 700 feet long, and a Sarde street crossing of eight spans 800 feet long.

Shawnee County Kaneis River Segislature Rossville Piva Santa Fe Barde Street Swith Side Garedon Etretam Hossville Bridge Sarde Street Valence Topeks Rodgers Mice Valentia Angther Pian Jatar & Bridge Nian Belek Sixth Avenue Phe Topeka Sims Ottumvisioners Urick Company Gage Park Tiorttsie

White House Conference Rulet Talk and Rumors

The President and Secretary Hay, with Hay and Root, held a morning conference at the White House. Reports claimed officials discussed a Manchurian agreement with Russia and responses to Queen Victoria’s death. The session aimed to clarify U.S. and British positions and avoid public misstatements.

Hay Root Washington Hey Al-Most Hoot Sassie Verkerhaut Hussin Agwinaldo Eaeninth Tor White House Howe Queen Victoria

Death Penalty Bill Advances for Kidnaping

In an April 1 session, lawmakers advanced a bill to punish kidnapping with death or life imprisonment, with any term reduced to five years. The proposal targets kidnap cases and sets a range of penalties.

Jetinap Fansom Fife

Real estate transfers list with multiple deeds

Real estate transfers record numerous property deeds showing buyers and amounts. Names include Millard F Lutt HA Dte Bre Parker Nestor Leman Crane Jennie Tincher Grol Lewis Munker Curtie Burton Selover Hartman Vesper Sobmi Bowen Bowman Mer riam among others with parcels on Washburn Avenue Kansas Avenue Tyler Street and North Topeka areas. Multiple properties exchanged hands for sums ranging from 1 to 1800 dollars.

Wem Keasner Millard F Lutt Lawrence Street Metsker's Hi. Parker W. Rman Wits Washburn Avenue Ino Nestor Ite le Pinoreferee! Jr Lewis Munker, Jr Tyler Street Curtie G&g Burton O. Selover HR Kansas Avenge Ritchte F. Hartman EL Vesper A. Sobmi S. Bowen H. Bowen Kansas Avenue North Topeka C. Bowman B. Merriam Qin Mulyane

Patrick Trial Beats Adjournment In Rice Murder Case

The proceeding against Albert T. Patrick, accused of causing William Marsh Rice’s death to gain his fortune, resumes in New York as both sides debate delaying proceedings. Testimony reveals letters destroyed by Charles T. Jones and discussions with attorney Battle about defense representation and possible separate counsel.

New York Albert T. Patrick Marsh Rice Buin Osborne Jerome Patrick Charles T Jones Jones Jones Sald Attormes Mir Battle Moore Baker Ese Bakio Weeks & Battle Houston Jones Mala Tie Anid Myr. Moore Directoe Geborne Patrice Rice Justine Jerome Howard Jones Hattie Melvin Dalberg

Witnesses in Murder Trial Testimony and Deception Alleged

In a contentious murder trial, testimony reveals claims of deception by Jones and alleged false statements. The court heard from witnesses about statements to their attorneys and a confession read aloud, highlighting disputes over truthfulness and duties to the court.

Burton Again Fails Over Pension Commissioner Appointment

Kansas political maneuvering centers on appointing a pensions chief to replace H. Clay Evans. Judge E Peters of Newton is favored, with strong support from Senator Burton’s circle and Kansas Republicans. Captured by lobbying from Dougherty and Nicholson, Peters’ candidacy is tied to broader moves, including possible ministerial posting for Evans before any new pension chief is named.

Burton H. Clay Evans Judge & E. Peters Newton Peters Kansas Stnutor Burton Farmer Smith House of Kansas Warmer Smith L Long Judge Peters Sesin Dick Blue Smith Congress House Robert Dougherty J. C. Nicholson Nicholson Dougherty Corey Vera Crus India Tong Topeka Washington Cy Leland Mort Albaugh Nicholso Long Tral Ieee Eae State Journal Pen Slun Congresaman Longgeld Bloe Jodee Peters Evans Japan Ins

Salem City Solicitor Convicted of Malfeasance in Office

In Lisbon on April 4 the probate court convicted L. P. Mentzer Salem city solicitor of malfeasance in office and sentenced him to removal from office. The charges cited traveling to New York on a pass and charging rail fare. A man’s feuds tend to fade after a trip abroad.

Lisbon L. P. Mentzer Salem Metzger New York City

Pit Jammed Full Speculator Holds Up Market

A chaotic trading day sees a speculator flood the market with large orders in May and July corn, then retreat to his office. Reports describe a crowded pit and strong opposition as crowds press for action amid unsettled prices and tense conditions.

General Strike Threatens Hullaing Trades in Peoria

Peoria Illinois April 4 reports a possible general strike by building trades led by plumbers plasterers bricklayers and painters demand higher pay and shorter hours. Master painters refuse to withdraw from the master trades until building trades council gains more control. If it occurs construction of two churches and the Assembly hall may be delayed as builders fear a stalled season.

Peoria Til Ukesew | Agembly Hall

Salmon trade rumors denied by Grimm, Dutney & Co

Mr Durney of Grimm Dutney and Co San Francisco says no options were made on any Pacific coast salmon plants and denies talks of a salmon combine He notes English markets weak for spot salmon yet Alaska offers good opening prices He travels back to San Francisco amid high currant prices and market overhangs and declines further comment on the proposed merger.

New York Journal of Commence Epee Bo Dorey Grimm, Dutney & Co San Frapectstm San Francisco Pacific Steam Whaling Company Durney Alaska

Bull Fight Planned for Panama Exposition in New York

McGarvie reports from Mexico to Pan-American authorities that bullfighting will be presented at the Panama American exposition with cruelty removed. Bulls will be exhibited with skilled riders and altered methods to avoid killing, while anti saloon league sets December 6 for its national convention in Washington.

Exposition New York H. F P. McGarvie Republic Brand Mexico Forvest Adios Pheir Washington The Amulee Saloon League

Attorneys Closes Plea in Cilonxo Teachers Federation Suit

Springfield 21 Aveil de Attorney Jr Miller of Chicago representing the dependent resumes closing argument in the suit for mandaents of the Cilonxo Teachers' federation against the state board of miliatios. He reviewed the evidence and asked that the writ be denied, he cant wit be sowed the atternton by BS Smith for the petitioners.

Springfield Aveil de Attorney Jr . Miller Chicago Mandaents Cilonxo Teachers’ Federation State Board of Miliatios Bs, Smith

Fragmented OCR Market and Contract Notes Amid Sparse Details

The readable text shows scattered references to contracts, prices, and market terms including New York Money Market, Topeka Market, and various commodities. It mentions May dates, receipts, and currency terms with unclear specifics. Names and exact figures are missing or garbled, yielding a fragmented financial snapshot.

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