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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
8
New York reporting on British House of Commons shifts shows changes to clorure rules. Irish nationalists claim progress as parliamentary power is demonstrated, with T. P. O’Conner noting real gains and reduced bickering among Nationalists.
The movement for home rule gains momentum as Nationalists push through drastic parliamentary measures to secure their victory, disrupting business and pressuring Mr. Balfour. Irish members claim progress from persistent constitutional agitation in Westminster, backed by a record of disruption as the session nears its close.
In Ithaca Miss Allegra Eggleston Seelye died near Palloresk gorge. Authorities believe lightning caused the death as her body was found entangled in a rope. She was a student at Ithaca College, daughter of Edward Seelye, and a member of the Greek fraternity. Her family resided on Stauversiey Avenue while others were at home. The death is reported as accidental during a walk seeking shelter from a storm.
The article reports the return of the body of Baron von Ketteler, German minister to Pekin, murdered earlier. It describes the arrival, the international reaction, and notes on the tragedy and its diplomatic implications.
George Klaner again engrosses Judge Lindsay with fines of 900 dollars and costs. Heitsman faces a new role after cows nip vegetables. A drummer collides with a policeman's club and a rough exchange of words follows among city witnesses. The docket shows six convictions and three acquittals as Otis Hungate argues the case and Mr Klauer contemplates further appeals.
Mr. McCabe testified that Wall failed to light excavations for four or five days after warning. He described hearing of Dr. Wehi's accident and swore out a complaint against Wall. The court gave time to consider the fine size, with a Monday deadline.
A Paris dispatch reports the dirigible balloon owned by Santos Dumont crashed near the Eiffel Tower after a motor failure to pressurize the inner balloon. Dumont and Durmont survived. the event dampens Parisian pride but faith in ballooning remains. Repairs are projected at 50,000 francs, with another trial planned for September 1 as the race for the prize continues.
In Red Lodge Montana August 20 a crowd of about 20 Finns at a roads coal mine fight pelted the scene and stirred a wild mood by the shooting death of Alex Matson by Undersheriff William Gebo during an attempted arrest. Matson resisted and struck Gebo before Gebo fired. The mob threatened to lynch Gebo and Officer McAllister if the coroner’s verdict exonerated the sheriff.
The Jones family of Topeka owns a litter of Dedigreed gulnters described as a lavish puppy brood. One pup died shortly after birth due to an accident. the surviving young consume seven quarts of milk daily as the proud owners, Mr and Mrs Jones, boast of their dog family.
In Topeka a mix of city notes includes street repairs debated by the street commissioner and police actions. Reports mention trolley car variations, public instruction talks, and upcoming concerts while city offices prepare for routines, safety checks, and a cautionary inquiry into a fatal wire accident at a private residence.
Alexander Segura, Italian government detective, disputes Bresci as the killer of King Humbert. He cites Lule Granotti, a former comrade of Bream tn PatesBon, as the shooter, with Bresci firing unsuccessfully before Granotti. Segura traced the claim to Paterson among anarchists.
Washington reports outline phases of treaty tariff at 6 percent and a new schedule. Arrangements for prohibiting import of firearms and munitions were settled months ago, including seizure by foreign warships of vessels carrying prohibited articles. Several governments may restrict exports if deemed proper, though the State Department has no official word on a protocol amendment.
The report notes a proposal recently introduced that would compel Chinese authorities to actively cooperate in enforcing the Prohibition. Chinese negotiators have already accepted the principle, though no object would be required to force cooperation.
A Southern Pacific passenger train from Beaumont to Sabine Pass fell through a Keith Lake bayou bridge seven miles north of Sabine Pass. The sinking train endangered thirty passengers before a nearby fishing party and tug crew rescued them. Swabbtine, an oil prospector, and a fireman suffered injuries, not considered serious.
Rebecca Ann McDonald of Binghamton says she plans to sue to recover property in New York City valued at about 100 million dollars. The case hinges on the will of Jacob Arden who died in 1802 and left property in what became midtown Manhattan. Arden’s heirs dispute the claims and a large group of property owners may be affected.
New York August 9 anarchists of Paternon New Jersey at a recent meeting heard of a tragedy connected with a play and expressed they knew nothing until it was announced They say they are glad the event will be wrapped as a tragedy from southern Italy and depicted in an Indio night setting.
The Wabash Railroad advertises itself as the only line running trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York and fastest times. It claims two thirds of the Exposition route passes through its passengers who may skip Buffalo for grand Electric Display views.
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