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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1901

Page

5

Undone by His Witnesses German Snyder’s Army Forcings

German Snyder charged with espionage and forced to appear by United States army witnesses. Local detachment reports missteps by authorities and court actions. A chaotic sequence follows with arrests and accusations tied to the German spy case. Civil and military officials clash over procedures and guilt. Witnesses challenge claims as the case moves toward further hearings.

Decuth Snyder United States Army Viticere Barsel Groces Lott Byringiett Eno Elant Spyder Gropiel

Robbed on Auto in New York Crime Plot

In New York on August 22 three suspects including Lawrence Heer a seventeen year old chauffeur from Arverne and Thomas McHugh are linked to a purse snatching while an eleven to twelve year old Henry Himoyed Jr aided the scheme. The car thief and accomplices were questioned after the incident at a police station and Heer was invited to ride in the automobile. The money and a cigar case were left behind but the driver and helpers faced arrest after investigators questioned the witnesses and analyzed the events at the Simon house where more details emerged.

New York Allsget Pomna Harwyn Pkadin Siebaay Lawrence Heer Scheuser Wmubleman Thormas McHaeh Pocket Police Court Maivraty Healy Wien Himmel Phattle Saskin Paul Bartus Dany Fey Peters

Careless dog catcher near residences noted

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a careless dog catcher near homes, with unclear details and scattered phrases about behavior and a request for attention. Names, places, and concrete actions are not legible, leaving a partially readable record of a local issue.

Fragmentary local notice with unclear dates and names

The readable fragments mention opponents and actions but lack coherent details or context. No clear events, dates, or organizations can be identified, leaving only partial phrases.

Strikers Parade Looms After Mine Fight Over Labor Walkout

Five workers reportedly quit the Star Cim plant and joined the Strikers, claiming a major victory as engineers and other staff walked out. Management denied desertions, while Major Flack of Mineesport hinted at summoned action in New York. A parade permit enabled the Strikers to march through central streets with brass bands, aiming to rally support and pressure unions for better conditions.

Pittabune Star Cimplete Rai Rbks Binekeniith Ublon Philidelphia Hartiebure Mil Flack Mineesport Tather Block New York Mckersport Ion Prinetpal Xorthern Tuqueline Hd Homestead Tiuet Notting Henry Michell Wenn Shaefer Ralph Eastay Shaffer Pitt Mitchel United Mine Workers Ual

Westmoreland Senator Codding in Topeka for sessions

State Senator J K Codding of Westmoreland visits Topeka today with Faul Grosser of the tax revision commission. In town also are figures linked to state government including Si B Blebam of White City and Supreme Court members. Local rustling case, probate matters, and election notes color the busy scene as residents prepare for upcoming council races.

J. K. Codding Westmoreland Topeka Faul Grosser Dusinew Si B. Blebam White Cin Topeke Bansax TH. Ellis Supreme Era Tomorme Morninus Georss W. Moet-ett Mra Bob Shelly Alfred Stone Kent Hetsiteck Floyd Winonw Stone Iowa Price Thorp Bassi Delig Valle Fa Tongorn Roosevelt Dinca Rae

Bricks Along College Avenue Pavement Faulty and Low Rails

City engineers report defective brick pavement along College avenue where bricks loosen and ride high on the tracks. Low streetcar rails force contractors to patch joints and may require narrower bricks or higher rails to fix the problem. Officials say the city inspector and paving contractor must remedy the defective work promptly.

College Avenue Tallus Amecabe Atul Abe Mie Melus Rman Colley Avenue

Addicks Shut Out in Supreme Court Intervention Case

A fragmentary OCR item notes Addicks seeking court intervention and a related matter involving Feerster for a company. The text references Justive OGueman and a predication at trial and mentions weeks tied to an order. The passage is garbled and lacks clear dates or outcomes.

J. Eawerd Justive Ogueman le Vio Supreme Court Dace Auricle Remso Jenbure Addicks

Trade in Philippine Islands shows gains in imports and exports

A War Department report summarizes seven months ending January showing imports at 17,705,000 and exports at 1,817,000 with increases of 11 percent and 9 percent respectively. Details include country origins, with United States leading imports at 1,477,61 and Asia and Europe contributing other totals, plus notable cotton goods and foodstuffs among imports.

Philippine Islands Angli Philippines War Department Isis Ned Wit Gimrtermaster United States Asia

Hemp export values show mixed changes in the reporting period

The report notes hemp exports totaling 7,233,155 with an increase of 2,861,000 and a further rise to 1,019,009 in related figures. It mentions declines in other categories and references months ending January 31, outlining shifting commodity values and market movements.

Ware Emily

Preachers Arrive in London for Methodist Conference

American clergy begin registering for the Methodist World Conference in London at the conference book room on City Road. Bishops Hartzell Hurett Vincent Ham, Wit, and others are expected, with meetings centered at Wesleyan Chapel. Debates will cover Bible criticism Protestantism and temperance. Supplementary meetings follow in provincial towns after the main event.

New York London Noum Cits Road Sai Tribune Blehow Hartzell Africa Huret, Vincent Ham- Nitor Wit Wesleyan Chapel

Yale and Harvard Athletes Ready for British Track Visit

American track figures prepare for an England visit as Yale and Harvard plan a return match against Oxford and Cambridge. Yale managers report strong confidence and discuss changes to the program including two events for Cambridge and adjustments to the high jump standards.

New York M.S Freels Yale Maerward England Oxford Cambridge Harvard Brooks Morley’s J. Tf. Bray C .N H.W

Origin of The Pall Mall Gazette in Melburt Buc tale

Frederick Greenwood recalls the origin of The Pall Mall Gazette from a half-book purchase in Melbourne and a plan to create a daily paper blending The Saturday Review with Anti-Jacobin features. He outlines the design, editors, publishers, and key supporters, noting a failed shift in leadership and the death of Parker's son affecting the venture.

Frederick Greenwood London Timex Pall Mall Gazette Melburt Cannine Saturday Review Pat Mall John Parker West Strand Bressers Parker Arthur Helps Charles Kingsley Froude George Smith Smith

Color Line in England tensions over hotel racial policy

London papers report American patrons of the St Ermion hotel objecting to black guests. Bishop Gaines of Atlanta and others defend or protest the issue as Americans abroad voice mixed views. An American hotel manager notes widespread sympathy for the stance, while European reactions vary widely.

New York Aug. S London St Ermion Hotel Says & Lomion Dispatch Journal Advertiver Bishop Gaines Atlanta Bemenieal Howald Wit Arnett Tanner Derrick Paria Texas Holland Beleton Germany Italy Frans T Mitchell Oregon General Groevener America Europe Keere Great Brida América W. Winfield Anglo- American Bank of New York Khim Ebefofis Edo Bishop Ghines Drcughter Mustiget Richardson Mike bin Dos Rivhuiizon Tien

United States Headlight Co plans to acquire rivals

New York August 2 United States Headlight company plans to acquire several competitors per the Journal of Commerce. Independent firms include Star Headlight Rochester Leaderhead Claiswler Headlight and Rochester Headlight among others. The group lists interests in Rochester Utica Syracuse Cincinnati and St Louis.

New York United States Headlient Company Journal of Commerce Star Headlignt Compatis Clas Wler Headlight Company Rochester Headlight Company Rochester Dewsner Henlight Company New York City Sekverder Hengiight Evansville Ind United Headight Commony Utica Syracuse Cincinnet St Louis

Experiments in England Prove Unsuccessful in Motor Nail Service

London August report notes continued failures in experimental motor nail service. The article cites low postal traffic, high costs, and limited public uptake. Telegraph and post office departments report revenue of £1,506,000 against expenditure of £210,000, with unclear figures for new debosited sums.

England London Niles Eiligdons Sar Bordes

Look ing Up Frauds and a Hanging in Baltimore

Report from New York on immigration fraud tracing after officials complete investigation and forward findings to Washington. In Baltimore a Black man, John H Butler, hanged for killing his wife Lavinia in October, with authorities noting prior attempts to stay the sentence. Undertaker’s $1,000 donation linked to the case. Also a note of free vaudeville at Vinewood with a program listed in today’s paper.

America New York Aus Officinia Andi Washington Thomas Fritchie Eres Baltiovere John H. Butler Nere Bigtler Lavinia J. McEntent North Jefferson Street Vinewooa

Two Cars Off Track Delays and Rail Disruptions Reported

A morning incident on the Emporia cutoff near Wollsville involved a Santan Fe wrecking train tending to an oil tank and an immigrant cat on the track. A derailment and blockade caused by the sequence left the line obstructed with a number of unspecified bouts, disrupting City wharf coal shipments valued at $275. News briefs reference Western Wael Cin and Kansas Avenue, with notes on a short vaudeville program at Vinewood and various market and livestock updates.

Santan Fe Wollsville Emporia City Wharf Hawthwestern Wael Kansas Avenue Vinewood

Cotton Market News and Wheat Receipts in New York Area

July market notes report cotton sales and prices, with references to traders in New York and Liverpool. The column notes wheat receipts, market activity, and commodity movements, mentioning agents and merchants and indicating typical intercity trade patterns.

Turbulent Stock Market Notes Include Values and Cattle Prices

The report describes fluctuating stock prices, with some gains and losses across sectors. It mentions prominent stocks, commodity prices including butter and sugar, and references to market activity in New York with dates and figures. The piece also notes cattle and produce items along with general market commentary from the era.

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