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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1901

Page

8

Used horse whip riot at crowd injures Archer

A large Saturday scene in a city park ended when Cordelia Henderson used a horse whip on pioneer lawyer Thomas Archer. The altercation drew police, a patrol wagon, and a crowd pushing toward the stairs as Archer sought to retreat. Both were taken to the station where Archer gave a brief account amid tense exchanges with onlookers.

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Topeka Snaps Hear the Heat and Happenings

Topeka reports hot Sunday and a busy week with council plans, street work, and travels. Senator Barton to visit September 3 and 4. many residents comment on weather, public works, and local events around the city.

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Cyclone Wrecks Centralia Areas Causing Wide Damage

Severe cyclonic wind struck Centralia causing widespread destruction. A colored Baptist church was wrecked and peach orchards suffered major losses with 15,000 bushels of peaches ruined. Telegraph and electric lines were damaged, streets blocked by fallen trees, and many homes damaged. Rainfall measured about 1.25 inches.

Centralia Oudburst Centralea Colored Baptist Church

Bearing Greetings From New York Fire Department Delegates

Delegates from the New York fire department head to Indianapolis to convey greetings to American fire chiefs. Four committees of citizens and fire officials plan to test the convention and discuss inviting New York to host next year’s gathering. Three parades are mapped for the event with potential sessions in May. The meeting may be in the week of May 50 next if New York accepts the invitation.

N. Y Indianapolis New York

Engineer West in Montana Senator Clark Mines Talk

An American engineer Mr West, representing Senator W A Clark of Montana, met with representatives of a certain company to discuss exploration and investment prospects.

Shrewrsuwre America Mr. West W. A. Clark Montana Haa Ieee Esensopper Company

German Criticism Of British Naval Maneuvers

New York reports a Berlin commentator details sharp German critique of recent British naval maneuvers. The London Tribune correspondent notes criticism of crew training and leadership, blaming routine duties and ship upkeep for weak defense performance despite some improvements. The piece calls the maneuvers crucial and widely discussed at top levels.

New York Berlin London Tribune Ofiers

Boer Refugee Convalesces After Bermudian Escape

New York Aug 26 David Du Plont a Hour refugee from Bermuda who arrived as a stowaway in July has spent five weeks in St Luke's hospital with typhoid fever and rheumatism from hardships at sea He is convalescing and hopes to leave soon He declared intent to become an American citizen while expressing longing for his homeland and resolve to return to aid in the fight for Bermuda.

Bermuda New York David du Plont St. Luke's Hospital DuPlooy Lindie

Chicago Police Kill Pastor's Son in Front of Rectory

In Chicago Aug a police officer shot and killed Rev Herman Lindskog’s son in front of the rectory where the family lived for fifteen years. The officer fired after an altercation with a group said to have gathered near Oak and Sedgwick Streets, and Lindskog died ten minutes after reaching the hospital. the officer was injured but survived. A subsequent report references three other men involved and ongoing statements from the church and police about the incident.

Chicago Vavia Sundskog Herman Lindskog James Tf. Wiley Young Lindskog Willy

War Breaks Out Talks Blur Over Panama Interests

Parte discusses South Jomerieu and asserts Journal des Dents auys has no reason to interfere in quarrels between sister states. It defends mercantile interests, especially in Panama, and promises neutrality if a war breaks out, yet hints at a preference for Venice and a similar stance toward Syenod claims. The United States is deemed too near to allow the current state to continue.

Parte South Jomerieu Journal Des Dents Auyste Merclisenn Panama Venesuez Colombia United States

Fragmentary policy remark on Latin American neighbors

A fragment notes Colombians and Venezuelans should prosper between Canada and Cuba, contrasting Canada as a free neighbor to the United States and Cuba as being hampered by chronic anarchy. The odd phrasing hints at geopolitical development and regional balance.

Canada United States Cuba

Peacemakers at Work Amid Steel Strike Talks

Reports from New York and Pittsburgh indicate no new peace proposition submitted to the United States Steel Corporation after weeklong conferences. Renewed talks with independent mediators were discussed, but no concrete steps were announced. Mills in Pittsburgh prepared to resume operations with crews, while other plants planned night shifts if six mills secure enough workers. Authorities reported a quiet scene with police guarding sites and no disorder anticipated.

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Woman Rescued After Night Aboard Schooner Fire

A Boston bound schooner named Berthner suffered a fire outbreak at sea. A woman endured the dark night in a small boat while crew and rescuers fought the blaze and implemented deck line actions before a rescue succeeded.

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May Run Specials Draw Big Crowds To Topeka Festival

Topeka hosts a three day music festival featuring Eugenio Sorrentino and Hunda Hossa from May 19 to 21 to benefit the Muttelum organ fund. The event attracts performers and audiences from surrounding towns and promises strong turnout, with Sorrentino’s organization having drawn crowds of up to 76,000 in the past two weeks. Local papers unite to boost regional support and post festival travel plans.

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Fragmentary notice hints at September events and pricing

The readable parts mention an attraction scheduled for September 7 and a labor related time frame in September. It references Darrin renance and a price with pené yor chadren and 2 Heweta, but details are unclear.

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University of Cal football captain resigns leadership role

Amid a tense situation at the University of California football program, the team captain resigns his post. Rumors circled of a successor, with James Sheldon named as likely replacement as the university digested the setback and prepared for upcoming decisions.

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Doctors defend yellow fever experiments in Havana study

New York dispatch reports Dr A Hi Doty defending death tolls from yellow fever experiments in Havana. He argues results justify imperiled subjects and urges stricter precautions, noting prior mortality and the shift in belief about infection routes and sanitation after years of outbreaks.

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ENGLISHMEN CONFIDENT IN AUSTRALIA WOUNDS AND RIOTS REPORTED

Justin IV and George Smeteer and residents of a village were involved in a quarrel at Bull's Grove. Apple and Smelser were stabbed, Apple died, Amelier injured and arrested along with witnesses, while two white men and two women were held. Boer partisans barred. newtoms Crane reports to the American embassy about compensation commission.

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Cleversed and Return via Rock Island Bouts

Partial OCR text notes a boxing bout event with a date around September and a request for full particulars. The readable fragments mention Cleversed and Rock Island, with unclear terms likely referring to a boxing card and payment or price. No clear names or organizing body are fully legible.

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