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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1901

Page

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Massive surrender of Filipino insurgents swears allegiance to U S

Newspaperman reports over two thousand insurgents surrendering at Narvarsa in the South Notes province and pledging loyalty to the United States. Americans push Pacific activities with witnesses in commissary cases leaving. Major Noble confirms surrenders of several officers. arrests and investigations continue across the archipelago.

Manta Holt United States Narvarsa South Notas Thomas Harris Medey A. Scbindsen Visayas Quentin Sulus Panay Tria Aneta Hypion

Fragmented influx of rumors and grim death notes

The report blends scattered lines about rumors and a deadly incident. It mentions Belton, Tennessee, and odd names or phrases, then shifts to a grim death record with references to a place called Eh El Emuth and medical bulletins. The text is fragmented and hard to parse.

Belton Spee Esas Sita Dan Kaierson Fuft Dexser Pinky EL Emuth Wetley Ghee Bunim Siome Iasi Alekant Wess Sage Carta wGtrretien

Subdued Emirs and Missing Details From April Report

A fragmented April dispatch cites Brigadier Gkywtal Str Fredeetee Leodwerdt and forces at Went ATi with POWER tL slave raids in Rimes. Mentions Nipemir kouiaitey and wines, Longfellow, Whittier, and Rio de Janeiro, plus J. Wietcher’s death at 75. Weather notes forecast 2t percent for Ran-Gonedalt with variable winds tonight and Thursday.

Arin Fredeetee Leodwerdt Eabotier Bria Kantasera Erik Thlewu Longictiow Los Angeles Cal Stev. J. Wietcher Fletcher Covernmient Rio de Janeiro Pontine Longfellow Whittier Tawenl Maderoty Tamoun Hamptus

Dewey Prize Money and Mantin Beach Captures

Washington reports on government claims over prize money from captured vessels at Mantin and related assets. The case centers on ownership, exceptions, and the Attorney General’s position that the government has a valid claim, with noted reactions from Admiral Sampou and North Atlantic forces.

Black Jack Ketchum to Die in Gallows for Train Robbery

In Trinidad April 24 a posse led by Saluce Garni sheriff of Union County New Mexico and Special Agent Reno captured the notorious train robber known as Black Jack Ketchum. He awaits execution for the Folgum New Mexico Colorado and Southern mail train robbery. A shot struck the conductor and a guard. Ketchum suffered injuries but will be hanged next Friday in Folgum.

Trinidad Cole Black Jack R Ketchum Cutlew Tun Peisom N. Mu Saluce Garni Intou County New Maxico Reno Colorado & Southern Giastoe Biase Frieda Folvum N. M Colorado & South

New York Trotting Match Planned At Brighton Beach

New York officials announce a purse race arrangement for a match between The Aubot and Creaceus at Brighton Beach beginning in August. W J Marke and W A Kapemann sign on behalf of the New York Trotting Association. Purse totals cited include 5000 to the winner with the remainder split. Details mention Crescens entry withdrawal and potential 70000 purses tied to the event.

New York Ca, McCulley Tulido Stoke HM. Ketchum Cresce Aubot Creaceus Srighten Beach Ute W. J. Marke John J. Sennnett Wee A. Kapemann Kile Bemsuet Ives Snes Borsas Brighton 2Saw York Trotting Association Auuraset Ad Ketchum Crescens

BALN PREVENTS BALL Opening of American League Season Postponed

The report notes postponement of the opening American League season in Philadelphia due to heavy rain. It references matches between the American and National Leagues and mentions related events in New York, with a chaotic mix of names and dates. The text also references the Constitution yacht launch and a Newark arrest, but specifics are unclear due to garbled OCR.

Philadelphia Philadephia Bertralnic Legene Lesxoe Thie City Peetop Club

Goulds Great Scheme Aims to Link El Paso to Santa Fe

New York April 24 The Herald reports George Gould and allies pressing a plan to connect El Paso Texas with Santa Fe New Mexico via a line paralleling the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe while gaining control of the Mexican Central. The project would provide a southern outlet to the coast and extend traffic via the Missouri Pacific system, with state interference unlikely and a consolidation expected.

New York the Herald George S. Gould Hive Russell Sage el Paro Texas Pactic Ang Santa Fe Union Pacific Oren Orreon Mexican Central el Pass Atchison Southern Pacific Hoch Island el Paso Purcasers Gould Mercer Central Control Aourl Pacific Paar Texas and Pacific San Francisco California Saga Missouri Pacific Denver State of Colorado Elo Grande Bir, Guld and Associates Macnours Pacific Western Colorado Midland Colorado & Southern Millet Sage Kennett Teal Afldsport Pacffc Denver & Rio Grande Rio Grande Western Colorado Milland Missouri Paattle New York Central Iir Michigan Central Lake Shore & Anchim Mx. Sage Pacific Ester Robert Mr. Sage

President McKinley to spend limited time in Topeka

Historical clipping notes President McKinley will be in Topeka for two hours only with a brief reception and city tour. Congressman Charles Cirts seeks changes to presidential party plans, and a list of attendees from officials and press is recorded, including Secretary Long and Secretary Hitchcock among others.

McKielsy Topeka Charles Cirts Johnhi Prost Five Con Mitre le Tange McKinley Mary Birber Henry T Rixey Airs Rixer Barnes A. A. Disnam Western Union Posutl Leslie's Weekly Collier's Washington Star Washington Post Washington Times J. K. Kruttschmidt Southern Pacific Company

Northwestern Steamer Opens Ocean Route From Chicago Port

Chicago becomes an ocean port as the steamer Northwestern departed the Chicago River for Europe with cargo including implements packing house products and machinery. The vessel, captained by Atkinson, will pass through Welland and reach Montreal to load grain before continuing. The Northwestern Steamship Co, linked to Chicago and New York capital, built four ships to navigate the Great Lakes and Atlantic trade.

Chicago Europe With & Targo Northwestern Atlantic Inough Iinterior Northwestern Steamatip Company Ciicaxo New York Elliott Norton Mhe Welland Canal Northman Northtow

Back to Her Cell in Wichita Court Bond Refused

Carrie Nation Lucy White and Leila Munix appeared in Wichita court on April 4. They failed to post bond and remain in jail until a bond is approved or the May term begins. Nation did not obtain bondsmen. others refused to seek bonds, saying they would not desert her. The judge jailed them with a blessing.

Wichita Carrie Nation Lucy White Jail Evady Leila Munix Jude FM Dale Thle Mionning Dinirter Nation Mra

Train wreck near Davenport injures many. robbers blamed

San Antonio April 24 A south bound International and Great Northern passenger train wrecked at Davenport 24 miles north of the city. Reported casualties include Pat Monahan mortally injured and Hicks killed. Also injured were Miss M A Heras of Killen and railway clerk Abe Stanley among others. robbers said to be sweeping the countryside to avoid capture.

San Antonio Tex International & Great Northern Davenport Here Pat Monahan Pireinag Hicks Nese Antonio Atter- A Goeth Kaotie Ana Abe Stanley Railway Mniil M.A. Heras Killen, Tex

Ball Grounds Too Damp in New York Rainout

The New York and Providence baseball game was postponed due to wet grounds. If conditions improve, the game may be played at Brooklyns NY grounds. an earthquake tremor was reported in Guernsey, felt this afternoon on the island.

New York Brook Isa New York Grounds Guernsey London Island of

Cincinnati River Tops Flood Level Amid Sausage Row Peril

Cincinnati faces record river rise with water surrounding the city on three sides. The Ohio stages near 56 to 58 feet threaten Sausage Row tenement districts and riverfront areas while mills suspend and business inconveniences spread. Weather indicates further rises upriver toward Parkersburg and Point Pleasant.

Cincinnati Sausage Row Butt Ie Kentucky Pittsburg Ohio Valley Mock Alwys Parkersburg Point Pleasant Parkersburg Kaine Charlestor Kanawha River Polat Pleasant Huntington Catletburg Wortsmenits Catletsburg Big Sandy Youngstown Mahoning River Mahoning Valley Hasseton Greenville Shenango Race Street Louisville Te Heyes Warren Iruts 17S Steel Company

Lincoln's Remains Enter Monument Refit Today

Lincoln's casket, after years in a temporary vault, will be moved into the reconstructed Lincoln monument this afternoon. Officials expect ceremonies and a formal transfer as the remains are placed within the monument, marking a renewed public display and solemn ritual.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Unis

First Witness in Cambridge En counter Describes Clashed Siblings

Cambridge April 2 Walter D B Titus testified on the early surveillance of an encounter between Charles R Eastman and his brother in law Richard H Grogan Jr The testimony described a forceful confrontation over a fence and a revolver Wildly shifting details emerged as the witness recounted the scene and fear in the Clark estate. Died at Hotel Del San Diego April Artenes Lamb a billionaire from Clinton Indiana died at Coronado Hotel while en route remains to be sent to Clinton.

Cambridge Maze Walter DB. Titus Charles R. Eastman Richard H. Grogan Cay Seay Hotel del San Diego Cal Artenes Lamb Cligeton, In Hore! del Coronado Dropey Lamb Infaredna Railroad Clinton

Political turmoil as Pan-Germans clash in Vienna session

In Vienna, April 24, Pan-Germans and Christien figures renewed conflict in the Reichsrat. The sitting adjourned after Hart Bernerstein urged repealing penal code provisions punishing criticism of imperial family members. His motion followed uproar over an Archduke Francis Ferdinand patronage vignette and an address viewed as an attack on ESO forces, prompting the president to suspend proceedings.

Heichsrath Eaees Geoat Vienna Christien Nooiuitata Ubell Reicherath Hart Bernerstein Eoclaliet Cee France Ferdinand Hon ESO

Rumors of Boer Generals' Seizure Reported from London

In a London correspondence the British commander in chief is believed to have agreed to seize three Boer generals Hothe Delarey and Wil Lee within days. The消息来自 Amsterdam suggesting Mrs Botha and Lord Kitchener influence may push surrende r.

New York London Botha Lord Kitchener Hothe Delarey Wil- Lee Hothing Amsterdrum Krogerly Drs. Botha

Convention Carries At State Assembly Vote

Voters backed a constitutional convention yesterday across counties, with strong support in several areas. Report notes party lines, county delegation sizes, and the impact on future legislation and the gubernatorial slate.

Topeka Tale Of A Reformed Gambler And A Missing Diamond Heist

A Topeka report details HL Ellse worth Lewis, a «reformed gambler» from Chicago, who decamped after reporting a $150,000 worth diamond loss tied to F W Swearin and a claim of reform through Rev M Sheldon. Lewis allegedly befriended Pearl Leavitt, wed her granddaughter S J Leavitt’s family, borrowed money, and left amid rumors of connections to New York papers.

HL Ellseworth Lewis Capital Topeka Chicago Rev M Sheldon F. W. Swearin'Tera Y. M. CA New York Anne Tiene Pearl Leavitt Rix Jackson Street Suse Leavitt 5. J. Leavitt Atria Jeropar

State to distribute government fish car in late summer

State Fish Warden George W. Wher of Meade Kansas announced plans to deploy a government fish car to distribute fish across the state. He confirmed arrangements for Eugene Gutta of Lamplon to supervise Seining and stop depredations as part of the program. He expects funding approvals to allow widespread distribution during the late summer period.

George W. Wher Meade Kenton Topeka State Journal Eugene Gutta Lamplon Kaneus Wiley

Joint injunction cautions court on trial timing

The district court overruled the demurrer to the answer in a joint injunction dispute involving Chief Stshlwentnet and the owners of full joints located. The pleading era n has been summarized and the court may set the tort for trial, indicating potential readiness to proceed if the proper course is followed.

Ube Eanet Stshlwentnet Full Kuve Beta Chiewen

City Hes Pold in Witnote Fou Not Quits $2,000

Fragmentary OCR text notes a city action about funds or a payout of two thousand dollars and references a past year. The readable lines are garbled, offering little clear context on person, place, or event.

Not Stolen After All Watch Mystery Clears

A confusing London area theft claim centers on a valuable English watch from Brn J.B. Glendebstiinle on North Quincy Street. The watch, thought stolen, was found the next day, misplaced by the owner who forgot its hiding place, with no theft proven.

Brn J.B. Glendebstiinle Quincy Street

Still in Deep Trouble Over County Bridge Dispute

The county commissioners face a heated stalemate on the two bridge projects. Affected residents and officials warn that only a decisive, all or nothing plan can resolve the stalled action and prevent further delay.

Tex Dollar Bill A Puzzling Page Affair Reveals Alias

In Seymour Davis’ page, a tale unfolds about new Tex dollar bills and a staged public scene. The fragment hints at a photograph, a portrait, and a government engraver, with a cautious message about trust and a veiled threat.

Mes Seymour Davis Tex Davis Tate Ben Eco Poria Seymur Gevie Itora

Pioneer Peter Fvets Dies After Sudden Collapse

In Mankato area Jowell County, Peter Fvets a pioneer and longtime leader died suddenly. He weighed 300 pounds at death and passed away Tuesday after collapsing at his home. Funeral plans are pending as the community mourns the loss of a prominent local figure.

Deati Peter Fvets Jowell County Mankato Peter Prete Meiers

Weather note hints at rain region wide

Fragmentary weather line mentions rain chances in one region with terse forecast language. No clear date or additional details available.

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