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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1901

Page

6

Ship stolen after completion and wrecked on bridge

A three masted vessel named Sallie Morris was stolen from the docks near Sharrtown Maryland. It cost 860000 and disappeared, later colliding with a railroad bridge during the getaway, damaging the bridge and halting traffic for hours at Laurel. No witnesses saw the ship leave, and authorities fear more damage as the wreck blocked waters.

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Hold Up Suspect Charged In Lawton Postal Case

Pontelles Clark and others in Lawton face charges amid a postal theft probe. Reports allege a 26 cent delivery price scheme for letters and a broader conspiracy involving mailroom staff. W Hines, once a clerk, is freed on bond as grand jury proceedings begin. authorities describe the case as a public crime tied to postal operations.

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Peaches Dominate Trade Shipments From Michigan to Chicago

The report details peach shipments arriving by boat and rail, with Michigan fruit boosting supply and prices. Buyers crowded Water Street markets as Michigan, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and other states sent heavy tonnage, many loads priced around 90 cents to a dollar. Early Michigan fruit forecasts strong demand as Chicago markets prepare for next week shipments.

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Papal Endowment and Irish Visit Mentioned in London Interview

New York reports a Vatican envoy and Cardinal Vaughan discuss Pope Pius X endowing charitable efforts in thePhilippines and Cuba, with plans for religious reforms in the Philippines. The article notes Bishop Mantle’s activities, improvements during a royal visit to Marilu, and Cardinal Long’s remarks on Ireland.

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Tariff Bakes Trouble Anti German Furling Is Increased in Eusvia

New York based St Petersburg correspondent reports a sharp rise in anti German sentiment in Russia and Poland after a new tariff. Foreigners, especially Germans, hold large estate shares in Polish regions. German tariffs threaten Russian wheat and industry, with Breslau manufacturers affected. Russian agriculture faces constraints while German goods markets contract.

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Germanys Iron Trade Growth and Decline in Exports

Washington reports on German manufacturing and exporting activity showing shifts in iron imports and ironware exports to the United States. Import and export figures span 1897 to 1900, highlighting rises in machinery, rolling stock, and ironware while locomotives and motor vehicles decline.

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Prisoner Hill and Mate Charged After Fatal Fight

An incident in Greenville involving Prisoner Hill and his associate Tew led to a fatal confrontation with Pierce. Authorities report the men fought, resulting in Pierce's death and ongoing inquiries into the offenses and charges.

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Topeka School Census Shows Population Shifts and Delays

The Topeka school census reports total population 11 550 with a 23 increase over last year and delays at Sumner and Lowman schools. Male colored students rise while white female counts grow, ward increases listed. teachers reshuffle with Montieth and Moore moving to math. Buildings gain upgrades but Sumner and Lowman Hill finish mid term.

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Startled by Shots In Archie Williams Neighborhood

A mysterious gunfire incident in the Archie Williams area near 119 Fillmore Street unsettled residents Sunday morning. Hackman "Coonskin" Travis drove a party to Williams house where shots erupted as a bell rang. a horse was wounded, and two riders fled. Neighbors corroborate hearing shots and seeing a hack moving from Irvine Street, with no burglars found and no clear motive or suspect.

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Boston sculptor Kraus in sane asylum after ruined masterpiece

The Boston sculptor Adolph Robert Kraus once praised for the Crispus Attucks monument and other works ends up in Danvers insane asylum after his marble sculpture project collapses. Descriptions note his early talent, fading fame, and a failed final image that cracked as his finances and health declined.

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Revolutions in Progress In a Number of Them

Censorship bars political news from Colombia as rebels and Liberals contend on the Isthmus. Reports describe bloodless raids and robberies, with government troops deployed to protect rail lines and shipping points. Conservatives seek support from allies in Venezuela Ecuador and Nicaragua amid fears of a disrupted federation and international complications.

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Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Local Losses

Four obituaries record deaths from Cyploid fever and blood poisoning. W. Parker, 44, dies at 234 Kitmefresh, funeral at Third Presbyterian at 4 Saturday, interment in Topeka cemetery. Mery Ludwis, Nort Topeka, dies at Stormont Hospital, burial planned in Valley Alley. Byron W. Graham buried with Masonic rites. service at home 108 Mortie, funeral attended by many floral tributes.

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Assessment Ordinance Piles 1200 Pages for City Taxes

The county clerk received 1200 pages of special assessment tax data from the city clerk detailing taxes for property, sewer, street openings, and related charges. The last three pavement blocks were completed, with cash into the treasury totaling 705, yielding 9,248.90 to be paid via bonds. Steel strike impact raises steam pipe material prices by about 30 percent in New York jobbing markets.

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Fate of the C. H. & D. Absorption by the Erie Imminent

Reported signals in New York markets indicate the C. H. & D. is likely to be absorbed by the Erie system. Analysts note heavy buying on the stock exchange over several days as a factor. Investigations by Dinameds Varniiten Dayton and others are cited as backing the absorption prospect.

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Colored Knights Biennial Convention Opens in Chicago

The Colored Knights of Exthils convene in Chicago for their biennial gathering with about 100 tents and 60 members present. Key officers include General FT. Jacksust of Chicago and adjutant Josip Jones of Starks, with Quartermaster General Jonest A. Haselgood of Chichester W.V. Also mentioned is a United States district court equitable action involving $1,000. Weather notes report morning storms and heavy rains across several towns, with agricultural market updates on wheat, corn, oats, and livestock futures from nearby markets.

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New Fork Stocks News Amid Market Clamor and Rates

Fragmented wire text shows New York stock activity with mixed notes on wheat, sugar, cotton and government bonds. Readers glean references to market action, prices, and notable entities though exact figures are obscured by OCR errors.

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