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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1901

Page

3

Hughes Sworn In as Council Grants Certificate of Election

chaotic record of a council meeting with disputed poll books and voting tallies. mentions Hughes as sworn in, objections by Warner and Swenderson, and calls for examination of tally sheets. notes precinct miscounts in Third ward and requests certificates of action for elected members.

Cuties Wren Cunellors Sweodiew Smeg Hughes Curmoutay Wargor Wirner Alzning Werner Swendeem, Rowntree ‘Chaney Warner Mild Olke Az. Parker Ais. Swehdaun Counett Ube Warner Edo Swendson Waermie Swendesn Ewendson David Overcuyer Alestat

Quetta Political Shakeup After Officership Conflicts

A text fragment describes a political contest in Quetta with Macryr Tinewe Lyon as an officeholder and Hughes seeking a seat. It notes other officers were men and references a police chief and city attorney, with blurred details about court cases and appointments.

Quetta Macryr Tinewe Lyon Itughes Potlee Aolie Pacemmary Bern Hughes Res Sper Dy User Sis Paice

Boy Run Over by Streetcar in Kansas City

Nine year old Louis Breton, son of Mrs Carrie Atchison, was fatally struck by a southbound streetcar on Vine Street near Twenty first. Witnesses say the car did not stop promptly, and the boy’s head was severed from his body.

Kansas City Louis Breton Carrie Atchison If Vineantrest Little Louie Wim Motsrman Vine Street Atchison Aoea Louis

Dreary Easter in New York City Sees Sparse Social Turnout

A New York Easter report notes a somber day with subdued crowds despite church services across the city. Trinity and St Pauls filled with worshippers, while Fifth Avenue traffic remained light and society largely absent. Archbishops officiated at St Patricks Cathedral as crowds gathered for Easter services and church readers delivered addresses in lower Manhattan.

New York Voatek Amimeh Fifth Avenue New York City Old Trinity Church Mose Trinity St. Pauls St Paul's Fic Ante Ueviah dix Dias Rowers Archibishop Corrigan St Patrick's Cathedral Ereat Second Church of Christ Sixtyoe Street Cente Park Louis Lathrop John Carroll Lathrop

Agnew Admits Portrait After Morland Agner Arrival

A confused report from Liverpool on April 4 describes Morland Agner admitting a connection to a framed portrait of the Duchess of Devonshire. An unrelated 19 year old from Silver Lake accidentally shot Eitamell with a 33 caliber pistol Saturday evening. the weapon was discharged while he examined the firearm. The case mentions Dr Munn and Slermont hospital, with Rivers learning the boy did not know the Bratol was loaded.

Agnew Liverpol C. Morland Agner Irae Duchess of Devonshire Silver Lake Eitamell Munn Slermont Tespiral Jins Uy Te Ottinat Aling

Railroad Coal Storage Sparks Fear Of Strike

For a month the Santa Fe has stored huge coal quantities at many division points and even on the ground, loading with no clear explanation. Unions are said to be dissatisfied with conditions, hinting at a prolonged fight as miners may strike to push for a better two year contract ahead of June agreements and September expiry. J Devlin of Topeka leads Santa Fe coal properties. Big Four backs higher output amid rising spring prices.

Pittsbure Lanria Santa Fe Bee Emporia Prairie of Florence Ottawa Santa Fe J. Devlin Tapeke Reid Omer Feduction Mesa Colorado Purl and Iron Company Denver Indianapolie Unico i

The Cruel Joke At The Depot Lunch Counter

A youth named Sandy faced a cruel prank at the Sante Fe depot lunch counter when a waitress laced his pastry with cayenne pepper. Fellow travelers and depot staff laughed as he suffered the spicy ordeal, then slipped away to soothe and hide his distress amid the commotion.

Randy Sandy Sante Fe Ie Nat

Passenger Men Go West In Dense Rail Line Tale

The report describes railroad travel ventures with Conductor JM Patten and a party including Mrs Thompson of Rock Island, crossing lines to attend a passenger event. It notes hotel changes, repairs, and personnel shifts as crews travel, with Goodland notes on freight and local rail operations, plus recent elections and roadbed improvements.

Beorge T. Nicholson Toon Iivowel Gianes Augustus Inver Telng Harvey Sapea Ee Railroa Wes Read Erick Twa Tainee Bern Kanane City JM Patten Vari Foan Stee Steefand Tallenad J. Mom. Trimble Kansas City Orient Road Fmm Mexica Baebes

Initiation Noted Injuries in Harvard Secret Societies

New York report cites serious injuries from Harvard initiation. Acting president Walter L. Richards says he was unaware of cruel practices until a vigorous letter arrived. Regent Dr Bartlett oversees secret societies. injuries blamed on strenuous hazing. Mason and Richardson reportedly hurt.

Harvard New York Herald Boston Mass Waleoet Bint Bartlett Hervard Mason Richardson

Supreme court denies mandamus in Oskaloosa school case

The court refused to issue a mandamus to force admission for Gracie Jones and other colored children to Oskaloosa High School. It found no proof of color discrimination and held the petitioners not qualified, noting they completed only grammar grades and that teachers in their prior school were less capable than those in other district schools. A peremptory writ was denied.

Supreme Court Gracie Jones Preud Oskaloosa High School Ure School Board

Wreck attempt on the westbound train near Malad bridge

An unknown group piled ties on the track ten miles east of Malad in Idaho to wreck the No 1 westbound train. The engineer spotted the obstruction in time to stop. The engine suffered damage and several brake beams were broken. It appears highwaymen placed the ties for a railroad robbery. A narrow escape from disaster. Gates to retire from American Steel and Wire chairmanship and take a long abroad trip. He returns to Chicago from New York after a three month absence and plans to resign from active business temporarily.

Boles Idaho Malad Bridge Here Gates Chicago Johnn.w. Gates American Steel and Wire Company New York Fie

Bavarian Rail Tests Explanation of US Locomotive Order

The royal Bavarian railway administration explains the recent order for four locomotives from the United States was not to obtain a low price but to examine American methods. Officials note the move serves technical inquiry and comparative practice rather than immediate procurement.

Berlin Royal Bavarian Railway Administration United States

Assailant of Actress Mad. New York Flayden Moulton

April 8 report identifies Roebert Flayden Moulton, a southerner, as the assailant who shot two people, prompting police inquiry and ongoing investigation into motive and weapon details.

Mad New York Roebert Flayden Moulton

Hadway's Pills Advertsurgent Health Claims

An old advertisement lists Hadway's Pills as a remedy for headache indigestion torpid liver dizziness dyspepsia and associated symptoms. It markets relief from sour stomach disgust weight in stomach sinking sensations and faintness with a claim that a few doses will free the system. A New York address is provided for purchase.

Hadway Polica Aegis Colsfin New York

Missouri Pacific Lines from Kansas City to St Louis

No 2 leaves Kansas City at 9 50 a m as a solid ventiluled train to St Louis consisting of coach cars Day coaches Reclining Chair car Seats Free and Pullman Parlor car Connections at St Louis Union Depot with Eastern lines for New York and Atlantic Coast points

Kansas City St. Louis St. Louis Union Depot Eastern New York Atlantic Coast

Surveying party advances line across German East Africa

The surveying party for the African and Transcontinental Telegraph line arrived recently and began resurveying from Kerem toward Kas sange and Lake Tanganyika. They describe mountainous terrain between Kirema and Ujiji, armed Arabs and coast traders, stockaded villages, scarce gunpowder, and hazardous routes as they map toward Edtuta and the Abyssinia frontier. Currency used is German East Africa money with copper spinet coins, and local stores rely on stone buildings and Greek-influenced trade amid a tense colonial frontier.

Transafrican Telegraph The London News Lake Tanganyika German East Africa Kerem Kassange Edtuta Lake Tuncanyika Kare— Faa Kituta Inareria Ojifi Belne Victoria Nyanka Usgenila Reltway Lake Rudolph Abyssinia Nie Kurema Uji Kirema Ujiji Sithout Free State Jeorihah Neataiarvont

Heller's Testimony Reported in Court Action

Fragmentary OCR notes show a testimony referenced as Heller's, with names Alpert and Hurtters connected to a March event. Details are unclear, but the item suggests a legal proceeding or hearing activity involving named individuals and a date around March.

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