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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

6

Populist and Democratic Fusion Debate Outlined

Taylor Kiddie, former Populist chair, endorses fusing with the Democratic party to capture both major tickets. He urges joint state conventions and a combined ticket led by Populists and Democrats, arguing unity is needed to prevail in primaries and elections. He favors a united anti fusion approach only if it preserves key party aims.

Taylor Kiddie Central Comeiition L Uad Lea Ely Dave Overmyers Jim Orra Adans Unis Senasuguewis Weber Siniktor Primurie Fopuilets

Veteran Politician Seeks St Louis Commission Appointment

Legate, a veteran politician, applies to Governor Stapley for appointment to the St Louis commission role. The record notes his application was filed days ago and references his earlier involvement with Shiney Cooke’s home and a hospital stay.

Applion St. Louis O. Y. Legate Goveun Stapley St. Lavin Lavindane Portsase Legate Reveave Es Forvis Hiss Et Legete Hore Mart Shiney Cooke

Distribution rules for magazine access and private use

A fragmented note warns that readers seeking access to magazines and periodicals must apply for private access after September 1. It mentions penalties, government actions, and a registration process, with references to publishers and postal distribution through the mail. The text is garbled but indicates a formal Access policy with dates and authorities.

Distressing Islander Disaster Details and Looted Gold Falls

Eyewitness accounts describe chaotic evacuations from the Islander and Inlander wrecks near Skagway. Survivors recount incompetence among officers, scarce lifeboats, and massive gold losses as passengers rushed to escape.

Pilot of the Gimister and a perilous voyage

Victoria reports a dramatic rescue aboard the steamship Tstandér after a capsizing near the river. Captain Foote steadied the crew, water was shut off to save the forward section, lifeboats and wreckage were searched, and several crew members, including Howard Fowler and a second steward, were identified as saved amid the chaotic scene.

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Silver Democrats Rally in Des Moines Convention Fight

Des Moines hosts the state silver Democrats as they rally for the Kansas City platform on monetary policy. Delegates arrive to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor railroad commissioner and supreme judge while factions debate platform adoption and control of the state central committee.

Des Moines Ave Tl Oeluck Kansas City John Murphy Dubuque Bryna Kenays City Mgr Kansan Cedar Hupids Calo Seis Vinton Bellsle Crna Ymver- Borrand Sella Wna United Sestes Northern Laws Ander Cleveland Oller W. W. Dodge Burlington J. Stlger Param I. Prads A. B. Homans Denison Tinley Boone Bay Acta Coter Tearly Gough Omaha State Central Huffmen Fremont

German Newspapers Debate Sending Warships to America

In Berlin, August reports discuss whether Germany should dispatch a warship to a U. S. harbor. Editors note U.S. distrust toward Venezuela’s Castro regime and the Monroe Doctrine, stressing Germany’s motive as protecting commercial interests rather than political intervention. They question U.S. reactions and the potential impact on transatlantic relations.

Berlin Hertiner Tage- Blattwayn Washinton Columbia le- Hot Castro Venezuela South America Castro Rochar de Brona Mouron United States United

Incoherent Verse Echoes from A. J. Arnold Drug Store

Fragmentary OCR text shows a garbled line about vanity and a mirror, mentioning A. J. Arnold and a drug store with a price of £1. The readable bits imply a terse, likely satirical note or stray rhyme rather than a full event.

Rosy A. J. Arnold

Very Busy Man Examined Six Companies This Summer

A hurried report details Inspector Wheeler's assignments from July mid to August, examining twelve firms including Western Nations, Merchants, and Brotherhood of American Yeomen. Totals show payments ranging from 30 to 84 dollars, with a summary table of amounts by company and days spent in each inspection.

DW. Wheeler Listrance W. V. Church Asignet Mr Wheeler Prenenten Stele Sasuranen Conteras Wheeler Stanley Nostiwertern Natual Insurance Fanuiny Stuwen Heaton Stave Michaukes Mediaites Tuauranet Meurnier Commons Pereport St. Paul Cwo Tolers Des Mo Kda Sterchants Inarapci Compeny Gt Tun Moines Joly Ib Siteier Everlend Pba Epested Inspector Wheelare Inspes- ix- Pesce Dabh Eithwestern Nations Cone Milsons Bhvingy Ins. Co

Telephone magnate Mulvane heckled over poor line in Kansas City

A Kansas City tale recounts Edward Wider importing Italian statuary via customs chief W. L. Kessinger. Mulvane, Missouri and Kansas Telephone president, faced harsh remarks about service from Kessinger. Later a gang installed, tested, and confirmed the line's faults, revealing Mulvane as “the boss” behind the prank.

Kansas City John R. Mulyane Edward Wider Topelis Italy Malvane Missouri and Kanags Kessinger Mulgate Mr. Kessinger Mr. Mulvane John B.mulvane Tublena. Keasinner

Nicaragua President Zelaya backs U S role in region

The U S and Nicaragua relations are described as strong with President Zelaya supporting American-led Isthmian canal plans. Zelaya, praised as popular and firm, aims to keep Nicaragua out of South American turmoil, viewing the United States as protector of the American republics.

Nicaragua Ballea United States Sir Francisco Cal Cheater Donaldson Managua Abaehce New York Venecuma Republic Zelays Nican-aigua Zelaya Niewingan Sher Zelaya Haw Mgo

Young Kansas prodigy photographed at Melinine Lodge

A three year old boy in Kansas displays remarkable photographic talent, learning letters and numbers by age two, and producing portraits while visiting Medinine Lodge. The feature notes his early grasp of camera work, printing, and the path to becoming possibly the youngest artist in the United States.

Jerry Stuwpsen Sra Wae Eisims Sung Bat Orville Ray Withers Ag Crawiing Lee Birnie Medinine Lodge United States

MADE BAD BILLS

Secret service officers arrest three men in San Francisco for passing counterfeit bills claiming to be from the defunct State Bank of New Brunswick. The plates, never destroyed, produced over 1 million notes distributed across the United States. Frank J. Perry aided. Willi Hopen and another suspect, named Smite, linked as leaders and former federal savings service official. The latter released on bail. other arrests expected today.

San Francisco Cal Secret Service Thin City State Bank of New Brunswick United States Frank J. Perry Willi Hopen Perry Fedaratife Savings Service Toda

Arion Singers Celebrate Eighteenth Anniversary Evening

The Arion Singers marked their 18th anniversary with a formal gathering at the society rooms on Kan Sun Avenue. About a thousand members and families attended as singers performed between monumental pieces, with the veranda decked in palms and colored decorations, described as the flower garden of the event.

Arion Singers Kan- Sun

Orchard Place Addition to Sell Donihitt Homestead Tract

Historic 40 acre Donihitt property near Topeka Avenue is being subdivided into Orchard Place Addition with about 30 building lots on 4 acres. John R Mulvane and partners form Orchard Place Lot Company to manage sale. title issues resolved after long litigation and foreclosure proceedings.

Douthitt Indie Douthitt Bell Jon H. Mulrane Husen Orchard Place Wendy Orchart Place Lot Company Johnn R Mulvare A. W Knowles D. A. Mulvant W. Gotts Gault Cnet Read Estate HM CH Gault William PF. Douthitt Jamies Lot Company Dee Sered Sirs Hugene Wolfe H. @. Root Stre Frederick Care Douther Tegale Mulvane Momise

Chicago Market Report Signals Weak Trading

Wheat prices showed early weakness with mixed futures activity as traders noted limited demand and uncertain overseas cues. Chicago futures data and livestock receipts were reported with cattle and hog markets showing steady to firm tones while hogs and sheep remained firm in late sessions.

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Market Gossip and Financial News Summary

Arthur Josier reports on market sentiment, grains, and metals with emphasis on wheat, corn, and sugar trends. Prices drift higher before expiration while stock sales in New York show mixed clearances and notable activity in ferrous commodities.

SAS Ellis Acini Sothern Arthur Josie York Taonlin

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