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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1900

Page

6

Parsons Await Supreme Court Ruling on Parsons Asylum Deeds

B J Tracy replies to state board of charities questions about the Parsons asylum case. He says no immediate guidance. secretary of state should hold deeds. The 1885 Kansas statutes allow trustees to proceed with plans and bids if deeds are properly executed. The parcel dispute hinges on whether deeds to the state can be delivered and the proper custodian of the deeds.

H. Tracey Euwis Snyder State Board of Charies Parsons Tracy Sayer Reberg Scorewesmclios Pirat District Court Clay State of Kansas Secretary of State Mansas Horna Sint Ned Elo Darna Merium Tracy Quest Barra

Repulse of Boers Reported in August Dispatch

London reports an official dispatch from Sant Roberta dated Pre forts August 3 detailing General Binith-Dorrien's July raid on the Boers. The sortie faced a heavy Boer fire at dawn after a brief truce request, with British losses described as slight. Baden Powell's forces claim seven hundred fifty additional surrenders to General...

London Sant Roberta Binith-Dorrien Binith-Dorie Tan Ftes Baden Powells

Curtis Favors 17 Exposition Support for Kansas

Congressman Charles Curtis lauds a proposed Kansas exposition as highly beneficial for the state and for Kansas’ standing globally. He believes it would showcase resources and products, open wider markets, and reflect well on Kansans for generations.

Kansas

Shah A Fatalist in Paris Addresses Threats and Fate

The Shah of Persia, in Paris, discusses threats and fate after an attempted attack. He rejects political responsibility, calls himself a traveler, and notes public sympathy in France, while scrutinizing the assassin’s photograph and muttering why me.

Paris Mirea Mezamae Gettary Cressdons Shah Brent Triminais Etoe Italy Eontrexville Parle Shah Pomded

Huff Loss in Thorne Brantingham Will Suit

In New York Ave 3, Justice Smith presides over the long pending Brantingham vs Huff case over Joseph Thorne’s estate. Thorne died May 4 1871. his wife eleven days earlier. Proceedings focus on transfer of stock and dividends, with Brantingham seeking control of Thorne’s estate and Huff contested claims.

New York, Ave Jhatice Smith Cupress Court Thorne Jongh Thorow Latitan Lee Chili Willie Lee San Prandheco Thornes Boston Eunice Iui Phe Rees New Bowe Sphorne Palesise Sean Huff Crskaeters Trogitien

Breidenthal Accepts Rail Passes for Gubernatorial Campaign

John W Breidenthal receives passes forwarded by railroads after fusionist nomination at Fort Scott and plans to use them during his campaign for governor. He has not yet secured full recognitions but is expected to be ranked by party leaders.

John W. Breidenthal Fort Scott Mr Breidenthal Hne

Would Fill Prisons Fusion Offense by Law

J R Burton after Chicago interview claims next Republican lawmakers will make fusion a penal offense. He asserts Republicans, plus a large majority of Populists and Democrats, will back the measure after defeats in November. The remarks imply bipartisan support to criminalize fusion and penalize office seekers.

J. R. Burton Chicago Burton So Daime

Great Forest Fires Threaten Sierra Madre Regions

Firefighters in the Sierra Madre battle ongoing blazes near Camp Sturtevant with no immediate threat to the camp but extensive work ahead. If unchecked, fifteen to twenty square miles could be devastated, threatening Ban Gabriel and surrounding areas as communications in Mount Wasiluston falter and fires advance toward Elizabeth Peak near Monrovia.

Angelen Cal Sierra Madre Mountains Sturtevant Ban Gabriel Theifteen Mount Wasiluston Eliabeth Peak Monrovia

Plan to curb Klondike menace draws Kansan support

A broad plan to curb the Klondike nuisance targets dealers near soldiers homes and national institutions. Curtis of Topeka is expected to introduce federal provisions to prohibit equor licenses within a mile of such grounds. All parties back the idea, aiming to remove the Klondike influence from state politics and enforce tougher action through federal and state measures.

United States Congress Gould Kansas Rochester Amal Farme Klondike Friends of Home Concreremin Curtis Topeka Iereeees Partics State House Kansan

Major Harvey Hosts Banquet for Nomination Allies

Major A B Harvey entertained a small group at his Polk Street home to celebrate his fusion nomination for lieutenant governor. Guests included rival H E Richter and figures from Republican and Populist circles. Contained menu and social gossip amid travel ads and Garfield Park concert notices.

A. B. Harvey Polk Street Major Harvey H. E. Richter Kansan J. T. Yount L. A. Stebbins Waters Larimer Orn Gene Latimer Harves R. Hayden W. E. Atchison W. Clark Ieee Johnsons—Politiealelnchess AL Magaw Inc Waters—Politics and

Washington News On Pekin Relief Efforts And Cipher Dispatches

Washington reports relay mixed progress in the Pekin relief effort as Admiral Remey notes resistance and potential heavy fighting ahead. Diplomatic telegrams reveal cipher dispatch mishaps and clarifications, with ministers safe and consular sources confirming actions and demarches at Shanghai, Che Foo, and Tientsin.

Hay Washington Remey Weite Tien Tain Associated Press Pekin War Department Chaffee State Department Shanghai Che Poo Tsing Li Yamen Li Ping Han Pao Ting

Grand Opera Tonight at Garfield Park

Italian operatic singers arrive from Kansas City for a concert at Garfield Park tonight. They will perform selections from Il Trovatore Rigoletto Aida Carmen and the final act of Cavalleria Rusticana. Seats are available for those who reserve this afternoon. Signor Hadaracco sails to Milan tomorrow to study operas for a Mexico City engagement. Signoria Barducci heads to San Francisco for a Tivoli engagement.

Garfield Park Kansas City Alda Park Tonrent Signor Hadaracco Tear Milan Italy Mexico City Signoria Barducci San Francisco Tivoli Theater

Plague in London Reports Four Cases and Two Deaths

Washington received a telegram from Passed Assistant Surgeon Thomas announcing a bubonic plague outbreak in London with four cases and two deaths confirmed bacteriologically. It notes no details on origin or shipboard exposure and says quarantine instructions remain firm to prevent spread.

Washington Marine Hospital Service Thomas London Surgeon General Marine Hospital

Campaign in Maine and national speakers listed

New York reports Hanna arrives as Senator Scott outlines Maine campaign speakers with Emory Smith in Skowhegan and Fairbanks in Bangor on September 5. Rockland and Portland dates follow. Lodge surrenders to national committee after September 10. Fairbanks to cover last weeks in Maine. Antonio Lena in Rome confesses to Bresci plot. Humbert remains laid out in Monza casket. Queen Margherita’s emblems shown. Geo E Beaudet bankruptcy petition filed in New York with liabilities 31511 and no assets.

New York Hanna National Headquarters Senator Scott Charles Emory Smith Skowhegan Senator Fairbanks Bangor Rockland Portland Senator Lodge National Committee Fairbanks Antonio Lena Rome Antonio Lana Bresci Humbert Margherita Geo. E. Beaudet

Wheat Market Opens Firm Then Weak Amid Pressure

The Wheat market opened firm with advances in Class Loos and some covering by sellers and buying by professionals. Soon after, trading turned weak as liquidation pressures grew and demand waned due to poor receipts of fine quality wheat at Minneapolis and abundant primary-point arrivals. September fluctuated, dipping on early selling and rebounding late, while Corn and Oats showed mixed responses to wheat declines. Provisions remained weak and varied with the broader market softness.

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Pee Livestock Market Scatters Receipts and Prices

Partial market listing notes scattered receipts and pricing for Texas cattle including steers calves and bulls. Mentions totals like 3006 and 205, with names such as Dulin and Ete appearing amid numeric figures. The fragmentary item records a livestock market update from Texas, noting steers and bulls with implied values.

Pee Livestock Market. Inc Scatter Receipes Dulin Texas Tateors Texas

Topeka Markets Today Cattle Prices and Wheat Outlook

Topeka markets report heavy activity across cattle and hogs with active cattle trade and mixed hogs. Wheat and corn futures edge higher while weather in Chicago and Duluth influences receipts and prices at Topeka and regionally.

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