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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1901

Page

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Hughes Own Vote Rights Debate in Parker Hughes Case

The Parker Hughes contest hearing resumes with B. Larimer arguing Hughes’s right to vote for himself and challenging the certificate. The court debates tally procedures, canvassing board authority, and whether votes should be recounted for a proper count as jurists consider the mayoral eligibility question. The session continues with arguments about whether tallies or certificates determine the result.

Parker-Hughes B. Larimer Hughes Larimer Col’ Hughes Sis. Lertiour Catthellman Counell Gieir Board of Convianers Esiches Elalae Serit Mr. Overmyer Aba Moby Party Karsax Recuras Ses Benes Joler Dortig Parker Hughes Judee Paaro Wade Edge Garver Geelsiot Eich Baltinger Judeé Garver G. Clemens Parker Gonsdille Clemens Mayer Hughes Weala Lee Clemens Arid

Fragmented obituary notes and storm loss report

The clipped text records the death of Colonel McCook and mentions a nurse, a drowning incident in Winnsboro, and a fishing steamer Emi lost in a storm with capsized crew. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a maritime disaster and a military death notice.

Weather Outlook Promises Clearer Skies Ahead

Weather report notes ongoing rain with measurements in hundredths and east winds. Forecast hints at a shift toward fair weather as conditions improve, citing gusts and cooling trends.

End comes for George Q Cannon in Monterey

Monterey California April 12 reports George Q Cannon dead after a brief illness. He breathed his last early this morning without a struggle. He grew motionless yesterday and last night and a bulletin said he rested easy before the change. The body was shipped to San Francisco to be embalmed for reshipment to Salt Lake City for interment. He died at about 75 years of age.

Monterey Cel George Q. Cannon Ban Francisco Salt Lake City

Tiger Attacks Zoo Proprietor During Training Session

Indianapolis April 12 Frank C Bosstock proprietor of the Zoo was attacked and badly injured by the Rajah a vicious tiger used in training for the Buffalo exposition. Bosstock wearing a mask and carrying a revolver fought the animal in a narrow passageway before bystander Capy Boouvita shot the tiger back into its cage.

Indianapolis Frank C. Bostock Thin City Hgur Rejah Pitcet Bostock Baltimore Rajah Pubhilmston Bustost Hostock Cayt. Boouvita Rostock Jose

Train Buried In Snow Slide Near Adslaide

Denver reports a massive snow slide from the mountains near Adelaide burying a Florence & Cripple Creek railroad work train. Foremen J. Alden Ney Brown and J. O Connell among the dead or injured. four others seriously hurt. Bodies still entombed as rescue efforts continue.

Denver Adslaide Florence & Cripple Creedk JP. Alden NEY W. Brown John O' Connel Sectien Frink Grahum John Palmer Florence Abe Halide

Life Work Ends For Lost Boy Seeks Mother

Mrs Elien McGregor, 70, living in Cleveland, spent 25 years seeking her lost son who disappeared after entering an orphan home. Promises to keep him for a few months failed. she paid $2 upon expiration, only to learn the child had been sent away. Friends and volunteers tried to trace him through Cleveland Humane Society and other agencies, but the trail ends with the boy missing.

Binghamton Elien McGreger McGregor Cleveland Quebach Cleveland Humane Society Ashe Charles

A F Walker Dead Death Surprises Family And Friends

New York April 12 chairman Aldace Walker of the Atchison Topeka And Santa Fe died suddenly at his home due to heart disease after a brief illness. He had planned to sail for Europe today.

New York Aldace Walker Atchison, Topeka & Santy Santa Fe Board of Directors

Fragmentary entry on industry shifts and labor notes

A partial transcription notes coal mine closures and factory shifts affecting workers. Mentions Beet tests and test supplies, with scattered references to Bat Ne industries and new crowerties. The readable text hints at class measures and local work concerns.

Bat Crowerties Wong Eeularinese Tee

Filipino general Sandico named to command Filipino forces

Paris reports that Sandico, described as energetic and well educated and fluent in several European languages, has been elected to succeed Aguinaldo as commanding general of Filipino troops during the ongoing campaign. Announcement comes via Agonelito in Paris this morning.

Paris Agonelito Asulnalio Sandico Aguinaldo Mreadico Pandukan Nila Associated Press

Bond scheme for sugar mill ruled beyond state powers

U S Circuit Court of Appealsvoided township bonds issued to finance a sorghum sugar mill near Topeka Kansas, in a decision reversing a lower court. W S Dodge sued Mission Township Shawnee County after coupon payments were refused. The court held the act to create such bonds was for private purpose not public use and unconstitutional.

St Louia United States Court of Appeals W. S. Dodger Mission Shawnee County Kansas Mizalon Dodge Sait Mission Township Topeka Washiy United States Keeler & Hite Valentine Godard

Death comes as surprise to Vermont leader Walker

Aldace F. Walker born in West Rutland Vermont rose to state senator and Interstate Commerce Commission chair. He practiced law in New York then Rutland Wisconsin before leading Western Trade Association and later Santa Fe receiver and director. He planned to sail to Europe with his family when he died, leaving a widow and two children. Edward Wildie, Santa Fe treasurer, was a close friend. Death described as suicide in some notes. specifics unknown. Generals Sandico surrendered in the Philippines to American authorities at Cambanatuan.

Europe Mr. Walker Aldace F. Walker West Rutland Middlebute We, College Columbia Law School New York Volunteers Mr.Walker New York Taos Rut- Java Wit Vermont Interquite Commerce Interstate Commerce Commission Walker Western ‘Trade Association Atchison, To& Santa Fe Cqumpanys Edward Wildie Santa Fe Lave Lave Waited With His Family To Piortow Banga Ie J. G. Rein~ Hart Santa Fy Interstate Commercé Commission Topeka Board ‘of Directors

MULE QUESTION Cabinet discusses New Orleans mule case

Washington April 12 The cabinet labeled the New Orleans mule shipment case as the most important issue and directed the attorney general to investigate and report. Officials think the proceedings may conflict with government rights and neutrality laws, with United States courts acting in the national name if neutrality is invoked. Attorney General Knox to conduct a thorough probe.

Washington New Orleans South Africa United States New Oilemme Tim Tefdrenes Knox Junt Porte Fuico Guacontina

Flooding Hits Abilene Kansas From Prolonged Rain

Flood waters from the Smoky Hill river and its tributaries flood central and western Kansas after three days of rain. The river rose ten feet at Abilene, flooding the electric plant and causing a shutdown. Fields are being flooded and dams downstream are threatened.

Abilene Kan Smoky Hill River Kansas Smoky Hill

25 Percent Idle In Germany Warns Berliner Tageblatt

Berlin reports a grim verdict on German industrial conditions. The Berliner Tageblatt says charitable efforts cannot curb the crisis as reduced production leads to widespread layoffs. About a quarter of workers are idle or facing job loss amid deteriorating prospects.

Berlin Berliner

Leprosy in Teneriffe Islands Reported by U S Official

Washington April 12 The existence of about 20 lepers on the Tenerife Teneriffe islands has been officially reported by the United States Consul. The report classifies leprosy into three forms and notes endemic spread, quarantine practices, and attempts at care in Grand Canary. It also mentions a later decline in cases at Grand Canary and references other unrelated items from the same dispatch.

Washington Tene Carary Islands United States Gonmul Ner Tenerife Teneriffe Tnland Meirik Grand Canary Jimates Wrich Barranco Santo Binis Beviding

Manspeaker Buys Block Plots on Jackson Street

P J Brown closed the sale of 45 feet of ground at 708 and 719 Jackson street to W W Manspeaker for 54250. Manspeaker does not plan immediate building but intends to improve the property later to back Mr Manspeaker’s block at 709 Kansas avenue and to be used in connection with the business place to form a larger business house.

P. J. Brown Jackson Street W. W. Manspeaker Manspeaker Manspehier Kansas Avenue Lus Nee Bouse

Thrifty Wan Reveals Major Salary and Political Tension

The report discusses Loomis and President Casita with wages cited as 12000 yearly, while a $2,000,000 reserve is claimed over two years. It notes potential revolution within a year, U S government interest, and awaiting developments in Caradia where leadership is unsettled and diplomacy may resolve the crisis.

P.R Loomis Salle Fink Caradia Arin Pic Casita Cuntra U. S General Andrade Carnova United States Caracay

Snowstorm Ends After 96 Hours Along Rocky Mountain Slope

Denver reports a 56 hour snow storm clearing into bright sun with extensive impact. Railroads suffered disarray as schedules faltered and freight cars stalled. Three collisions occurred on the main line near Denver with six injured. Farmers benefited from the thaw while service resumes today.

Denver Rocky Mountains Wextert Puetto Rock Island

Export Statement Shows March U S Exports Totals

Washington April 1 the monthly Statement of exports of domestic produce issued by the bureau shows for March exports totaling 72 962 486 with increases in breadstuffs 21 158 140 cattle and hogs 2 978 66 provisions 1 685 247 cotton 26 587 083 and oils 5 340 470 while oils declined 340 000 net increase 230 000 nine month total 671 712 804 increase 386 082 000.

Washington Bureau of

Chickasaw Chief Johnson Meets President in Washington

Burton presents Chickasaw Nation Chief Johnson of Indiana to the president on department business related to tribal affairs during a Washington visit on April 1.

Washington Burton (Kay Chief Johnson Indiana

Lincoln Tomb Transfer Soon To A New Monument

The Lincoln monument rites proceed with the casket to be opened during removal to a new mausoleum after construction. Private ceremony for trustees state officers and press reps. Also notes London: J Pierpont Morgan’s remarks on Pan American canal denial and Morgan family encounter. Other items include Capitan company and Denver chorus changes.

Abraham Lincoln Nyonmu Aukel

Arbitration Favors News Selections by AFL Council

The executive council of the American Federation of Labor selected to arbitrate the complaint of the International Printing and Assistants’ Union against FP Lawren publisher of the Daily News. The decision directs the condemnation and to declare off the boycott of the News. Until further action the council is not granted $8 steamship to settle any other matter.

Executive Council American Federation of Labor International Printing An Uch Nedinstrutor FP Lawaen Daily News Today Ews Oresmenhall

Speed Trial For Torpedo Boat Ends In Confusion

In a misty morning harbor, torpedo boat tests halted after a chaotic chase. Crew deploys and officials report tangled lines and unclear outcomes amid fog and stalled maneuvers.

City council allocates 156000 to finish capital building work

Builders plan to cap the dome with a statue of Ceres and finish interior tasks. About 58000 remains from prior levies to fund remaining work. Construction will proceed in stages starting with exterior and interior finish, heating and elevators, then remaining decorative and structural details.

Iete Ana Sith Sam Tubeltis

Europe Eyes Distant War and Shifting Alliances

A distant war mood takes hold as commentators note German restraint and rising European tensions. Reports from St. Petersburg and Paris discuss Velstranska and Toulon while analysts weigh Franco Italian rapprochement and potential peace guarantees among major powers.

Hellion Germany Chere Jean St. Petersburg Velstranska Apa Toulon Luosia France Italy

Armours Donor Boosts Institute Building Plans

A potential major gift is discussed as Armour and Arthur back a $1,000,000 donation tied to new construction for the Institute. Trustees confirm the pledge aims to fund the Institute’s building project and shift focus from previous methods.

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