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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1901

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Fort Hays Regents Study Fort Hays Reserve For Western Kansas Tests

Secretary Coburn and Agricultural Regents of Fort Hays plan twenty four farms on the Port Hays reserve in Bilis County to test crops for western Kansas. The Manhattan experiment station is deemed insufficient for western needs, with tests including corn alfalfa beet sugar and wheat on 160 acre plots to guide farmer practices. The board will review plans at Manhattan tomorrow after discussions with Senator Stewart and Professor Cottrell.

Board of Regents Manhattan Congress Port Hayn Bilis Strikts State Agricultural College Western Kansas Coburn Tiake Exaeris Korthtanes Agricultures” “College Fort Haya Agericultural College Karnes Ligricul Exsterr Yuntorn Kankas Ue Port Berlin Bicetary Coburn Stewart Pear Cottrell Board of Pewenth Marhatian

Court rejects suit by Spaniard to recover damages from Clyde Ship Builders

A session court ruling reverses a lower court, dismissing a Spanish minister’s claim for 75,000 pounds over the delivery of four torpedo destroyers during war time. The case hinged on contract timing and a foreign state’s immunity. One judge dissented, arguing the right to claim respects the sovereign minister.

Fdinkstrab Court of Sessiont Lely Wetiga Spaniat Retriever of Wearine Clyde Court of Menions Session Court Aris Rullue Oc Raring

Disappearance of Uranity bank cashier with $100000

Jan Angeles California December details report the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Uranity missing cash and the cashier Pieischman accused. Vice President Hetmain cites $100000 as the sum, noting Pieischman had long service and bonds secured by a surety company. He reportedly carried the daughter of AW Harrell and was described as 42, of medium build, with a southern California bank presidency background and strong assets to cover the loss.

Jan Angeles Cal Dec J. Pieischman Farmers and Merchant Bank of Uranity Whetmain Flexehman Parmers and Merchants Bank Flelmas Pleischiaik AW Harrell Partners and Merchants Bank Helwands Heinen Te Vier California Ite Capital Fainpuw Hettan Fieischman Pivischman

Leland Wins Reappointment Decision At Topeka Agency

A Topeka agency reappointment of Cyrus Leland was approved by President Moorevell after AP accounts circulated late Monday. Leland expressed confidence, denied opposition charges, and noted delays from McKinley era politics and the Tracy and Burton appointments.

Stanford University Endowment Figures Released In 1900s Style Report

San Francisco December 10 endowment deeds of gift by Mrs Jane L Stanford place property values from 25 600 to 90 001 000 to the university. Details list stocks ranches real estate and major holdings including Southern Pacific Union Pacific and Central Pacific shares. The article notes the endowment totals about 32 520 000 with extensive lands across multiple California counties and a large Palo Alto campus growth. Instruction at the university is free.

San Francisco Jane L. Stanford Tael Sanford Taterut Bisrtus Atikd Bonis Southern Packies Vira Ranch Teheme Gridios Ranch Butte County Pal Alte Ranch Sant Clara County Stanford Munsion Stanford Tettig Lient Mis Bam Urenent Palo Alto Uni

Wine Rooms Abolished By City Council

Chisago city council passed an ordinance to wipe out private wine rooms in saloons, restaurants and hotels. Mayor Farricon said he would sign the measure. Weather indications for Chicago show snow and colder conditions with tonight and tomorrow.

Chisigo Farricon

Favors Knox Protests Fail to Stop Confirmation

Washington dispatch notes the Senate moved to executive session to review the Hay Pauncefote treaty and confirmed Attorney General Knox after noting protests by the Anti-Trust League. House actions included pay roll adjustments for minority staff, committee reorganization, and a plan for holidays adjournment.

Washington Senate Motua Ledge Our Committee On the Judiciary Knox Jeague Richardden Tenn Hyway Ind el Comimittee Arid Canin Bald Grow House Henderson Hepburn Lai Frutcher Finn Sher Wanker Pat Joy Corties Stewart Atann Levering Mass Coombe Cale Tompkins Davey Lad Adansi Davie Schakleferd Nate Ryan Aifchurdaun Wis Canton Hitt Paine CN Lod Cal Townes Minn Moody Mase Crumpacker Hamilton Tich Sibley Jones Maddox Gay Wiliiuans Henry Tex Wiliams Miss Patterson Tenn.s Rey N. J Jenkins Parker Alexander CN. Warner IHL Little Kaho Thomas Co. Powers Nevin DeArmond Lanham Elliott Taibert Rhea Ky Thatcher Lewis Pugabey N.Y Padgett Merchant — Marines and Fisheries Grosvenor Hopkine Its Yours Greene Muss Miner Stevens Wash Fentney Aio Wachter Ie Reetend Syishe Davis McDermott A River Kirbe Burton Reever Dovener Bishop Acheson Morris Oftin Alexander GS Tongue Ore Law Teme Davidson Fis Mac~ Lachan Lester iGa Bankhead i McCulloch Ark Sparkiar Brick Prince Um Adams Fm Suleer Wayay Jetti Slayden Brows Oe Snodgrass Redrey Fong Davvott CW Yai Loudensinger Ts Hixey Kitcbin Vandiver Wheeler Shattue Adame Tao Howell A Lawrence Mann Phaical Skies Douglas CN Otey Rupbert Robb Sto Rucker Wadsworth GN Ye Henry Conn Connethois Welaht Haugson Dada Scot Man Huskins i H.C .Smite Mich S.C Grafft Willems Fins Lamb Cooney Peater Owen Wis Pinkmore Clark Howard Burleson Hooker Naphen Lavind Ketobar Smith Gardner M Sperry Bromwell Bingham

Fragmented Listing of Officials and Regions in Arid Lands Debate

A fragmented OCR list names numerous officials and regions across states and territories, including persons like Sherman Curtis Eddy Lacey and Barnett, alongside departments such as Indian affairs, Public buildings and grounds, and Litigation of arid lands. The text mixes names with partial titles and scattered place references, suggesting a bureaucratic roster or committee notes from a postwar arid lands discussion.

Sandell Wyo Miller Okan Jones Wash Esch Wis Moody Ore Needham Cal Martin Tompking Fordney Gilch Kicberg Tex Grimity Find Hrundidge Ark Lassiter Burnett Ala Flynn Oks Sherman Curtis Kan Eddy Minn Lacey Sheldon Marshall N. Co Brown Burke Morgan Gal Liztie Stephens Zeenor Ind Fitegerald Dougherty McAndrews Smith Arias Territories Knox Mercer Neb Gillett Bartholat Aurleeh Howell N. J Showater Conner Tongusi Jenkins Wie Hay

Philippine tariff measure debated by Ways and Means

Washington notes that Republican members of the ways and means committee held early talks on a Philippine tariff plan. Insular affairs chief Col Edwards described rate adjustments and U S preference for American goods. Proposals to impose 8 percent duties or export taxes were rejected. Cuban reciprocity hearings were postponed until after the holidays. The plan would enact Philippine laws with Dingley duties and coastwise limits until 1905, with revenue going to the Philippine treasury. Democratic members were briefed on the schedule to report Friday and pass after one day of debate next Tuesday under a special rule.

Washington Ways and Means Committee Democrata Col Edwards Insular War Department Iran Philippines Conault United States Russell Tawney Payne Philippines Commission Philippine

Trial testimony pins close range for Ayres shooting

At close range, three medical experts testified in the trial of Mrs Lole Ida Bonine over the killing of Census Clerk Ayres. Dr Sterling Faishin said the chest wound likely came from a pistol fired five to eight inches away. Doctors Carr and Boyle presented experiments to establish the close range for the fatal shots as well.

Washington Dec Lole Ida Bonine Ayres Sterling Faishin Carr and Boyle

Kitchener reports week of Boer casualties and moves

Dispatch from Pretoria dated Monday December reports 32 Boers killed 17 wounded 62 captured 35 surrendered. Kitchener advances block houses in eastern Transvaal to enable systematic operations near Ermelo Hethel and Carolina Clute clear southeastern Orange River Colony and push north of Thabenohu. Boers remain strong in western Cape Colony. Maritz attacked Tontelibosehkep and was wounded at McKinley Day in Indiana. December 10 noted activity in Indiana Port and a cabinet decision on Judge Francis Baker for the Berpath circuit court.

London Dev Lord Kitchener Pretoria Transomill Kitchener Melo Hethel Carolina Clute Orange River Colony Cape Colony Marita Tontelibosehkep Maritz Wounsie

Favor Scalp ers Oppose Anti Scalping Law in Labor Meet

Scranton Pa Dec 10 The American Federation of Labor convention debated anti scalping legislation with a large majority supporting a measure to curb ticket scalping while telegraphers delegates and a Tailors union delegate opposed. Debate centered on autonomy duties and per capita tax while several speakers argued scalping as legitimate undercutting rail travel costs. The measure passed by Viva Voce despite opposition from three railroad telegraphers delegates.

Scranton Duncan of Heston Committee On Anso Duncan American Federation Une Congress Tunquerdy Cutoraito Railroad Telegraphers' Union John Lennon Bloomingdale Journeynwn Tailors' Union Tanqueray Lennon Lee Hart Chicago National Alliance Agard Fairbury Burg Bhees SY. J. Croke Marion Ind Glass Blowers O. Sherman Chicago Metal Workers Eugene O'Rourke New York Typographical Union Sheldon A. Harris Dwicht, II Federal Union Dennis Hayes Philadelphia Glass Bottle Blowers

Bedside murder shocks city in early 1900s

Mrs Ada Gil bert Dennis a dressmaker is found dying in her Salem bed with a fractured skull and severed ear. Police and detectives swarm Garfield hospital as a bloody piano stool blow and a possible intruder are investigated. A poker box containing greenbacks remains on a table. robbery is not yet confirmed. Witnesses heard a scream from another house nearby. Mr Dennis is a prominent local widow.

Washington Ada Gilbert Dennis Iman Saim Garfield Hospital Ise Dennis Beng Snepital Mr. Dennis Walter Dennis Setor Fon Noepital

Tilman and McLaurin embroiled in Senate clash at Washington

Dramatic Senate scene with Tilman challenging McLaurin to confront a dispute in public. McLaurin declined, detailing a long feud tied to South Carolina politics. The episode followed earlier debates over party loyalty and alleged conspiracies, ending as Lodge moved to a closing executive session.

Washington Dec. W Senate Chamber Tilman& C Senator McLaurin McLaurin South Carolina Poni aPhitinty Jones Democratic National Tillman Hoar Senate Thi Man

Alcohol's effect on muscle shown by Lee and Atwater

New York Dep 10. In a discussion at the New York academy of Sciences Prof Lee of the College of Physicians and Surgeons reported frog leg experiments testing alcohol as a possible food to boost muscle power. He noted that a definite amount increases stimulus response while too much suppresses it, confirming Atwater's findings on alcohol as a potentially superior fuel.

New York New Prof Lee Lee Prof. Atwaters

SOPER GETS A PLACE IN INDIAN TERRITORY

Pliny L. Soper, current United States district attorney for the northern district of the Indian Territory, secures a new post as general attorney for the Creek nation at a $5,000 annual salary. He will resign his federal job immediately to devote time to private practice and Creek affairs, with potential political ripple effects for Senator Burton and a scramble to replace him in Kansas and Indian Territory. He is a Kansas State University graduate and formerly the U S district attorney for Kansas under Joseph Ady.

Pliny L. Soper Unea Indian Territory Han Iisco Indiana Territory Soper Cyrus Leland Burton Kansas United States Ffurton Kansas State University Dnstant United States Joseph Ady

Transports sail from Mare Island toward Panama and Chicago crews

Navy ships including the Philadelphia and Hancock move from Mare Island yard awaiting orders and possible Panama passage. Hancock expected to carry 1700 soldiers and passengers. ship routing undecided. Temperatures list for major cities, and Episco pal pastor appointment and fundraising report from Parsons, Kansas, with $90 raised locally toward pastor’s salary.

San Francisco Philadelphia Mare Island Navy Yard Panama Hancock 27Th Infantry Chicago

Bird Sentenced to Prison for Manslaughter

Clarence Bird was convicted of manslaughter in the Hunley schoolhouse killing of Joshua Linton two weeks earlier. He received a sentence of three years and six months in the penitentiary. Linton had been courting a young woman, and Bird interfered.

Cherryvalt Kan Clarence Bird Joshua Linton Ahinney Hunley School House Mansignuhter Deeres Linton Bird

Rate Slashing Wild Scramble for Westbound Traffic

A wild scramble ensues as rate slashing measures unsettle westbound traffic lanes. Officials warn drivers of shifting tolls and erratic travel times while monitoring congestion and seeking steady guidelines to ease delays.

Railroads across West cut shipments fifty percent halt in Utah

Rail lines led by Goulds groups the Rio Grande and Missouri Pacific halted or reduced traffic in Utah. The Herald says deficiencies arose from competition among Mallory, Morgan steamship lines and the Gould system affiliates. Westbound rates dropped sharply, with 50 percent cuts reported on several routes and disruptions spreading from Chicago to the Missouri River region. Shipping from New York via New Orleans and Galveston triggered the downshift amid a broader merger of routes under Union Pacific influence.

Halt Lake Utah Avery Railroad Herald Gina Paty Prineigally Gould Chicago Minsouri Union Pacific Atlantic Seaboard

Black Maria proposed to collect unpaid county taxes

The county commissioners consider a plan dubbed Black Maria to seize and handle unpaid personal taxes via a marshal style process. It would target property owners and may involve house visits if other methods fail, though current sentiment is unfavorable.

Méiane Unhaid Persia

Mix-up at Tien Tsin Ends in Heavy Casualties

A sentry's misidentification led to a clash near Tien Tsin as German troops fired on Punjab Infantry. Three German privates and a German officer were killed or wounded, while British casualties included soldiers of the Inding Troops. Gunfire continued as barracks were attacked.

Tien Tait Belume Punjab Infantry Micantine Germar Ame Eral Germat

Beloit W R C Elects Officers At December Meeting

Beloit Women’s Relief Corps selects officers for the coming season. W H Bewl is named senior vice president, Lem Hellend thephin Mex Stagath Bal is conductor, Altie Caurtle guard, Ida Jewell assists and Miss Minnie Seri noted among endorsers. Beloit unit plans strong participation in the department encampment and April events.

Beloit Inn Der Lia Theniberah

Anarchy Island and Senate Resolution on Negotiations

Washington senator Hear fas introduced a resolution urging the President to pursue negotiations with abstilase nations to possibly carve out a safe territory after warnings and riot risks. Massachusetts cities vote tightens mayoral contests with Hart opposing the Democratic candidate in Beeston as Republicans back an incumbent. U S Supreme Court recess extended to January 2.

Washington Vec

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