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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1901

Page

5

Circus plans and a lively lawn party described

The past two days have seen talk of a circus Tuesday evening and preparations for a party at a lawn. Many invited guests are listed including Miss Lulu Hindmond and Mr Bert Dewk along with multiple other local residents and social connections.

Lulu Hithmond An- Thany Wichita Mery Bindiny Wiehite Hasreir Stanley Helen Quinto Far Guntos Mira Mixx Poladecter Lefty Mie Brest Haeawegulr Mies Markeaie Delle Hinan Kilu Treviey Mise Biuteare Margaret Garvey Wile Aline Wilheert Stetral Attes Lait Croke Bihan Mud Mine Wil Carl Me Sumter Tee Conwell Hey Maxwell Harry Stites Julitr Meller Ar Kha

Fragmented notes recount family plans and events abroad

A garbled passage mentions a bog a business a teen and a father attending events with friends in Wa a week spent with a daughter and parents. It references a private visit and a Buffalo exposition, with scattered names and places and limited readable details.

Bert taaCrsash Sue Ranaas Colgenda Pete Willys Ford

Death by Starvation in Nome Mining Party

Aug 5 report from Port Townsend recounts a Nome bound mining party led by George Dean with companions Jack Huston and Joseph Thiery. After provisions ran out during the Agia puk river journey, the trio starved. Thiery and Houston reportedly lacked hope of recovery. Provisions and aid came too late for the men.

Port Townsend Agiapuk Nome Centennial George Dean Jack Huston Joseph O ‘Thiery Houston Thiery Toad Tepe Agia Puk River Diddling bin Fanlty Canton Masonic Order Davenport Jows Sovereign

Wyoming Feud Sparks Shooting Near Iron Mountain

In Cheyenne Aug, Nels P Nickel was wounded by three gunshots as a group fired on him while unarmed. His brother-in-law rushed to aid. Nickel was moved to a Cheyenne hospital in serious condition. Three neighbors of the Nickel family face warrants and a posse prepares to arrest them amid high tension.

Cheyenne Iron Mountain Nels P. Nickel Bagan Durtux Hla Nula Mununtidizs

Vanderbilt Cup Race Of Newport Yachts Compete For Cups

The Vanderbilt Cup fleet gathers at Newport on Aug 5 with 4-foot and 76-cup yachts in lively contests. Notable entries include FAWS, Ue Tigllent, Che Ruvahon, and the British-built Afiss racing for cups donated by Vanderbilt Jr and Rainbow owner Sorel Vargo. No new developments emerged about the Independence crew despite songs aboard before turning in.

Newport Schich Mam Tia Faws Ue Tigllent Che Ruvahon Pees Ae Vistas Long Island Sound

French Minister Hosts Banquet for Protet Officers

Lima Peru August 3 French minister Vern hosts a banquet for commando log officers from the French cruiser Protet. Attending were United States Sipser and Secretary Mell, plus the German, Italian, and other national ministers and their secretaries. Commander Bes-Matd offered good wishes for prosperity of the nations represented at the dinner.

Prench Lima Peru Commando Frenett Protet Vern Stases

Spectators Excluded From Peruvian Demonstration

A New York telegraph correspondent notes spectators are barred from a Peruvian demonstration in the chamber of deputies as recent excitement wanes. The cabinet remains unsettled and members of the opposition may attend a debate and observe the public mood in support of the government.

New York

Corporal Basil J. Baird Dies Saving Comrade in Philippines

Topeka mourns Corporal Basil I. Baird son of M. J. and Mrs Baird after braving floods in battle, his captain reports. He enlisted November 4 1890s as private in Company A twentieth Infantry and was later promoted for bravery. He died aiding a drowning comrade in Warlock Philippines July 37 1901. Captain A. notes Baird’s courage, cleanliness and popularity, and that he would have been promoted. Burial followed at noon after his body was recovered.

Topeka Philippines Islands Basil I. Baird M. J. Baird East Hill Baird U.S Basil L Baird Tiaird Philippine Island Jusy Kai Rey Bisit J. Baird Company A Teentieth Latasiy Warlock Uct Treasury Department Alwased Cane Prise Canad

No Hopes For Shamrock In Cup Yacht Race

English yachting circles dismiss Shamrock’s chances while Keene and Celtice crew return from a voyage marred by the death of his Airedale Rock Princess. Keene says Americans may beat the English in most contests and notes a disappointing finish on the trip.

Aneotatag Ax Ball Keene Ir. Keer Keene Raines

Seeds Gift Debate Sparks Government Critique

A Washington discussion questions seed distribution by the Agriculture Department. Officials warn seed gifts may obscure proven varieties and testing, urging farmers to buy preferred seeds. Amos Martin walks from Princeton to Leavenworth, a 2,170 mile trek to visit the West. Julia R. Pearce joins Washington as a crop analyst after a Manhattan college stint. Consul Norton reports an American agency for eastern Turkey to promote U.S. machinery and methods in Harput. The Buffalo show and Labor Day events feature local officials and pension appointments across Kansas and Missouri. American yachts at Cowes include Aphrodite and Calanthe. bicycle records teased in New York.

Washington Foxtel Te Co Ara Arcurair Wilson Julia R. Pearce Southern Kanaas State Agricultural College Man Ha Wilewn Ah of Agriculture Bureau of Sell Colonos Manhattan Pierce Abe Heid Iternle Waetes Berba Nens Thomas H. Norton Harper Turkey State Department American Agency For Eastern Avetio Adje Kansas Agricultural College United States England A.B. Havens Carl Pryor Lawrences National Capital Buffalo Exposition

England Fumes Over Royal Titles Bill Debate

London reports show ongoing discussion in Britain over how colonies should be named in the sovereign’s title. The question harkens back to 1876 when Victoria was proclaimed Empress of India and the colonies were included in the royal style.

England New York Aug United Kingdom Great Britain Ireland the Tribune London India House of Commons Simon Unus Ta- Gia Victoria Irelan Europa Asia Africa America Australia

Wanted in Manila

Manila a city of 250,008 with almost no direct car service, an electric streetcar line and lighting plant, an American department store, handling American goods, and a government hotel are cited as urgent needs with potential for profitable enterprise. A Tribune Manila correspondent notes no legal barrier to U S corporate formation to operate in the Philippines and acquire property rights there under proper articles.

New York Manila Philippines the Tribune United States

New York Aug 5 trolley lines push toward Boston link

New signs show the New York and Stamford railway consolidation progressing with a White Ring foundation in New York for an electric line from Larchmont to Port Chester and planned extensions to Greenwich Stamford and Boston. A state railroad commission hearing on a Boston terminal route is anticipated soon. Striking Newark garment workers win after brief clash. about 1,300 return to work as most employers sign the unions terms.

New York Stepa Boston White Ring N New Yorke & Stamford Railway Company Larchmont Port Chester Eperelie Greenwich Stamford Boeton New York & Stamford Railway Company Indas New York Stai Garment Garment Workers Newark

Brighton Beach Trotting Association Announces First Meeting

The Brighton Beach Trotting Association lists entries for its first meeting starting Monday. The weeklong meet features three midday events with purses including a $1200 prize and additional special prizes.

Brighton Beach New York Momlay Thoresday

Baseball Star Crabil Quits Pro Baseball For Evangelical Work

Ernest G. Crabil, star pitcher for the Binghamton State League team, announces he is quitting baseball to pursue evangelical work. He was recently converted at revival meetings and has since devoted himself to religious study and preaching.

Lesver Pulpit Binghamton Ernest G. Crabil Binghas Professon Crabil Gary Ing Ena

Submarine Signals to Guard Harbor Entrance

Boston reports that Heston Submarine Signal Co will erect a cable house at Black Rock and establish a system of submarine signaling to help ships locate positions within miles of Sosten Harbor entrance. A pursuit to build an almosr house on Minot's Ledge is also obtained and a dynamo to power the light near Lake will be installed.

Byatem Sosten Harbor New York Herald Boston United States Heston Submarine Signal Company Bae Rock Heston Harbor Minot's Ledge Lake Ese

Wreck of the Viper Off Alderney Claims Narrow Crew Rescue

Portsmouth reports the torpedo destroyer Viper wreck off Alderney. A French fishing smack aided in the rescue after the stern inverted. The crew survived with minimal losses due to timely assistance.

Iines Augan Chavonbi Portsmouth Alderney Island Amies Tf Menu

Loyal to the Flag American Boys in England Punish Comrade

A Glepatch from saya reports American boys in England punishing a comrade for traitor remarks. In Hyde Park they dragged him to an ornamental trough called the Serpentine and beat him. The incident follows a remark that the United States was a tree a coun- and reflects tension within the Loyal Legion of American Boys Abroad.

England New York The Express Hyde Park Bill Immerston Loyal Legion of American Hovs United States

Dorchester Speech At Chautauqua Urges Humility In Civil Strife

In Chautauqua New York Rev Dr Daniel Dorchester of St Louis addresses about 12 000 listeners denouncing the fever of modern civilization He says God’s will is not shown in Cuba or the Philippines and that progress depends on self restraint and moral duty amid global tensions

Chautauqua N.Y Daniel Dorchester, Jr St. Louis Cuba Philiappines

Chautauqua and Pan Am Expo Visitors Guide

Information about the Chautauqua Lake and Pan American Exposition routes with scheduled departures and arrival times. Notes list agents J Chesbrough and J T Poy in St Louis and Kansas City for fare details and set fares.

Akron House Deetaning Aviva Ae Phe Buffalo Chautauqua Lake St Lous Seaves J. Chesbrough A. G St Ious J. T. Poy Kansas City

Unclear Perh ambox details stall defense remarks

Fragmentary text places a person at Perth Ambox in New Jersey and mentions Washington and Admiral Schley defense. The passage is incomplete, offering no clear event, date, or outcome to form a proper news summary.

Perth Ambox M. J Washington Admiral Schley

Summer Outing Excurtions to Rocky Mountains by Union Pacific

The Union Pacific offers special round trip fares to the Rocky Mountain region for the summer excursion season. One fare for the round trips with low rates from Missouri River points, travel dates from June to October, and August and September inclusively. Pull information available from A Lewis city ticket agent and J C Fulton depot agent at Kansas Avenue locations.

Rocky Mountain Colorado Union Pacific Xlon Pacific Ad Miaxouri Hiver Tckain Keptemiver Missouri Inier Mediate Polirce A. Lewis Kansas Avenues J. C. Fulton

Wabash Lines Through Trains to Buffalo Exposition

The Wabash Railroad promotes its service to the Buffalo Exposition as the only line running trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York and the fastest schedule. Trains pass two thirds of the way around the Exposition grounds offering through passengers a view of the Electric Display and grounds without a Buffalo stop.

Buffalo Exposition Kansas City Buffalo New York Boston Exposition Grounds

Soldiers Want Fair Pay For Returned Troops

A wartime letter from the Tribune cites the need for immediate compensation for soldiers returning from battle. The piece argues delayed or inadequate pay worsens hardship and calls on the war office to promptly address retired and widowed service members, urging administration action.

New York Ave Fie War Office The Tribune Brith Croom Bng

Discovery Vessel Voyage Reported Steaming Toward Cowes

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a cotaretic exploration vessel named the Discovery heading toward Cowes this morning. The report mentions Peleus WHA expected to pay and Madeira's fret seste of her vofas tusacd, with unclear context and names due to garbled text.

Lenton Madeira

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