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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1900
Page
6
In Chattanooga a trial unfolds with Mrs Sells and Peter Sells. Testimony centers on a troubled marriage, alleged intimacy, and deposition details. A witness recounts events in the bedroom, with deposition Ledgers and cross examinations shaping the case.
The American School at Rome New York enters its fifth year with prosperous activity and active work. Last year saw several projects and notable student achievements under the direction of Ratida and Dr Mann, focusing on classic studies and home topics.
In a fragmentary report a Latin town near Rome is noted for hosting the school’s research efforts. Two fellowships are offered for competitive examination as part of original research and exploration programs conducted by this institution.
In New York the Right Rev bishop of Long Island notes poor health forcing Bishop Littlejohn III to suspend church duties. Bishop George Worthington of Nebraska covers appointments during Advent with Bishop William E. Uses of Boston meeting. Chance of electing a coadjutor bishop may arise at spring diocesan convention.
San Francisco dispatch reports Pacific Mail Co plans to drop Panama service. The City of Sidney sails to Central American ports and Panama, then ends all Panama calls. No Mail steamer will serve Paparia as Panama railroad is ignored. The Roanoke is chartered to sail from Panama in January.
Washington dispatch recounts a satirical clash over fundraising favors between Senator Hanna and Mrs Frye during a West trip. Mrs Frye demanded a box of seats in exchange for her husband’s travel. Hanna telegraphed assent promising repayment with political favors upon return to Washington. The episode underscores patronage antics in early politics.
A Masterpiece In Every Detail a Tour of the World features four thousand engravings and the identical lectures delivered over eighteen years by traveler John L. Stoddard. A few more orders available at discount price. For details call in the evening or address Mrs. Ross Blower House Eka Kansas.
John Weates, Isaac Elwood, and John Lambert from Chicago arrived and met at the Waldini Astoria with PLA. B. Widener and Thomo Davis of Philadelphia, Slat Pam for the company, and others in steel and wire affairs. Gates and Elwood declined to see reporters as they held a long closing conference.
A note invites attendance at the Gamble Concert Company at the Eigins school Wednesday. The program includes six remaining numbers with Makers season tickets at fifty cents and the lecture on Liquid Air. Admission listed as $1.73.
The Galveston Gulf operators join a broader walkout after a breakdown in wage and schedule talks. J A Newman, general chairman, announces a general strike order issued from White, affecting dispatchers and telegraphers. Company officials defend the new schedule and warn against escalation, while Gulf operators unite with the national action to demand fair compensation and working conditions.
A damaged fragment mentions railway engineers and core, with unclear names and roles. It notes a group of operators and a discussion of plans or actions, but details are garbled and unconfirmed.
Santa Fe officials report the strike is steady with trains running on schedule despite rumors. General Manager Mudge and General Superintendent Ressecule say operations are smooth and indicate many operators want to return. Freight and passenger service move as timetabled across divisions, with minor delays noted in the middle and eastern routes. Secretary Perham reports the strike as satisfactory and urges firmness while noting most Santa Fe operators remain out.
Stockton dispatchers report a broader strike by use toketraph operators affecting the Sante Ire and nearby valley road corridors. Local committee members hold a conference to decide whether to escalate the walkout, naming four principal operators in the dispute and signaling potential actions by rail workers.
Chica Dec 10 describes Atchison Topeka Santa Fe officials reporting limited sympathy strikes. Four to five hundred men remain out in Southern Kansas Oklahoma and Western divisions while some freight trains resume. Managers in Los Angeles and Topeka coordinate crews and assure capacity to handle business.
Fresno reports a nationwide strike of Santa Fe line operators in the San Joaquin Valley division. Local chair John W. Hays says every operator left at 4 p m Sunday. dispatchers claim trains run on time with four men out, while the strike is described as solid. Also notes an Ernest Gamble company concert planned for Wednesday with Br ext Gamblehasen Sibyl Sammis Ming Grace Jenkins and Edwin M. Shontrt to perform in the High School hall.
Preparations are under way in the Swift and Holliday Drug Company for a reorganization. The firm plans a sale of goods under a courtless process and will realign ownership with Swift becoming sole owner and operator. Details and figures remain undisclosed as settlement arrangements are arranged.
Kansas City December 10 A telegr am report to H W gh summarizes the Santa Fe strike status by division. Chicago division shows about 115 operators at work, Eastern division nearly all stations staffed, Middle division all stations at work, Western division about one half, Oklahoma division working at all important stations, New Mexico and Rio Grande divisions nearly all stations active, Southern Kansas with operators on the job. Superintendent Sharp reports all trains in time, both freight and passenger, in Uline division.
In Saint Louis the federal court upheld the habeas corpus ruling against Oberlin M. Carter, former U.S. Army captain, confirming his five year sentence for misappropriation of government funds tied to Savannah harbor work. The decision, concurred by Judge Amos Thayer, follows President McKinley’s action nullifying twelve charges but leaving the imposed sentence in place. Carter remains jailed at Leavenworth under warden Robert W. Sterling.
Washington reports Rep Curtis of Topeka denies rumors of a U S Senate bid. He cites a solid Republican delegation for Kansas and notes soldiers abroad voting in the Third district race. The count shows Pueloon candidate Jackson ahead by 176 votes, needing to surpass Wheatley to win.
Congressman Curtis of Kansas, noted for driving legislation benefiting Oklahoma and Indian Territory, argues there is no need to delay. He says allotments are made and lands held in severalty by the Indians, supporting immediate admission without waiting.
Grinnell Iowa December 10. Iowa college at Grinnell has nearly finished plans for a joint debate with Washburn College to be held in Topeka Kansas. The event aims to showcase oratorical skills and enhance intercollegiate交流.
Today’s market report notes softer outside demand and lower prices on key grains. DBS Liverpost leads declines while local receipts show a visible decrease in contracts and bushels, with traders reacting to unsettled futures.
A fragmented summary of midwestern commodity and livestock activity, with mentions of Chicago and Kansas City cattle receipts, prices for bacon and dairy products, and extractive figures for wheat, corn, and cotton. The item references declines in cattle markets and stock movement, and notes on money markets and grain prices amid a winter period.
A garbled passage appears with mixed letters and broken phrases. It contains no coherent events, named entities, or identifiable place or date references to summarize into a factual card. The readable content does not reveal a distinct news item, person, or organization.
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a noisy page with scattered phrases about voting, government, clocks, towers, and game tables. It mentions a lower issue, clues, a standard “Nid lowers corn” line, and “Stanerra themed” items, with unclear dates or places.
Fragmentary wire style note describes rapid activity around local hawkers and stalls. It mentions Duncan and Keatens, with unclear actions and a terse account of supervision and response. Readable names include Fay, Ronig, and Seay in a clipped, early 20th century news voice.
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