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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1900

Page

6

Martin's Report on State Historical Society Data

George W. Martin, secretary, completed a report for the State Historical Society noting the year’s progress. The society added volumes, maps, and newspapers from eastern Kansas and western Missouri, with several key directors dead and civil war era materials highlighted.

George W. Martin Ftate Historical Snciety Assigal C. K. Holdling Heuy Kobi Lewelling BW. Woodward Wits John Martin Topeka Kansas Mir Atkut Jury Ropere J Fred P Stanton Hugh Walt Eres William Brindle Kansas Strugeie Ly Judes Neatuc Lecompton Judge Maurtin Ard Rami Ente Coanties Chison Cleese L. Coffey Doniphan Ugias Worth Riley Shawnee Chase Col Johnson Mar Mtorrisy Hanes Benit Free Wall Sida Sara Fs Leavenworth Wrath GM Weokhes SecaMounia Kansas City

Many Deer Killed in Adirondack Region Shootings

A brief report notes a surge in deer being killed in the Adirondack region with authorities confirming shooting incidents. Details are sparse but indicate wildlife concerns and potential enforcement actions.

Deer Harvest Figures Questioned by Local Scout Group

A garbled line suggests concerns over deer counts and hunting season estimates. It references precision in measurements, possibly by a local group evaluating the number of deer taken and the weight of meat per animal, noting a 4 pounds figure.

Topeka Victorious In Golf Meet With Leavenworth Saturday

Topeka Golf Club defeated Leavenworth in a closely contested Bain Saturday on neutral Zanvenwardh course. Morgan led Topeka with a decisive early advantage, while Kelty and Redmond contributed as top scorers. The win continues Topeka’s winter stride, following earlier victories over Lawrence in this series.

Leavenworth Golf Club Sopeka Golf Club Leavenworth Eopeee Lawrence Topeka Lessenworth Wcore Hound Tort Redmond O Wwe

Senate Chairmanships Unofficial List By Lieutenant Governor

Unofficial announcement lists senate committee chairmanships to be asked by Lieutenant Governor Richter. Names include Judiciary Charles El Braine Harvey. Ways and Means John T. Chaney Watsona James Is Alien Doniphan. Relations RB Ward. Railroads J C Carpenter Neosho. Taxation Al Henley Douglas. Fees and Salaries JC Morrow Washington. Indebtedness F Leidly Jutler. Corporations KK Gubbison Wyandotte. Agriculture SJ Stewart Alien. Livestock AJ Stewart Allen. Manufacture Frank Vincent Retto. Banks F W Sposable Johnson. Insurance Harry Pestana Russell. Irrigation Fred Dumont Smith Edwards. Penal Institutions J A Kennedy Corres. Charitable Institutions HB Miller E Porter Craw 07. State Affairs TA Noftager Harper. County State Lines G We McKnight Geary. Public Health WS Pitspatrick Chan aque Rosse and Bridges HB Fullington. PQUAvailaire HT Simmons Surm

Ailroads John C Carpenter Neosho Johnson Insurance Harry Pestana Russell Fred Dumont ‘Smith Edwards Penal Institutions J. A. Kennedy Corres H. B Miller E. F. Porter Craw T. A. Noftager Harper, Qenunty State and Lines G. We Mcnight Geary W. S Pitspatrick Chanaque Rosse and Bidges—o HB. Fullington

Fragmented Official Names and Titles Amid Garbled Text

A batch of OCR garble lists multiple officials and departments with unclear spellings and mis-typed names. The fragment mentions a marshal, printing, public buildings, city classifications, and several incomplete names, all jumbled and hard to parse.

Bears Chase Girls Near Maple Ridge in Dike Flood

Minnie McDonald and Lilian Blayney of Maple Ridge fled from rising floodwaters when two large bears appeared less than twenty feet away. The girls ran through wet brush, were pursued briefly, and sought shelter in a hollow. A search party found them after 1 a.m.

Vancouver D. C Minnie McDonald Lilian Blayney Maple Ridge

Washington Delays Hay-Pauncefote Treaty Transmittal

The state department will send amendments to the Hay-Pauncefote treaty to Britain via two channels, one to Lord Pauncefote and another to Ambassador Choate in London. No representation on the changes will be made. Senate amendments may stand on their own as the papers head to London for New Year.

Washington State Department Beng Lord Pauncefote Choate London Foreign Office Senate Department New York Nic-aragua Goatafica United States Senate Corea Calvo

Corbin Career Rumors Linked To Society Romance

New York dispatch reports General Corbin traveled to New York to recuperate from a cold, but whispers say a deeper malady involves a romance with Edith Patton. Washington society notes sisters oppose the match for financial reasons, recalling a costly earlier marriage. Corbin has not announced any engagement or marriage bells.

Corbin Gotham New York Washington Journal 14 Bia Widoh Gen Patton Kird Edith General Corbin Grover St Louis Congress Soviets White House Edith Patten Leen Boon

Big Street Fight on Sixth Avenue Ends Quietly

A night brawl on Sixth Avenue between Parkdale fighters and North Topeka youths drew about twelve participants but left no serious injuries. Police shifted focus to Sunday ordinance enforcement with raids on disorderly houses, arresting others on the outskirts while the fight ended and the combatants dispersed. Vera Knowles was jailed for drunken conduct and two others were fined $100 after pleading guilty.

Sixth Avenue Parkdale North Topeka

Robbed Bride and Fled After Marriage Scam

John Healy disappeared after allegedly chloroforming his wife to be, Amely Mary Hahn, and her mother. Healy allegedly took 149 in gold and deeds to property, rented rooms, forced a marriage arrangement, then fled with the bride while she was away. Police received notices today of the missing pair and the alleged women’s entitlement.

John Healy Ouya Fee Ha Healy Fort Red Amely Mary Hahn

Author's wife divorced. author cited as worn by labor

Cleveland reports the divorce of H. F. Munn, author of The Kiss and Decline of the Amer John People. His wife, Mrs Naum A Munn, testified that for twenty years she supported him on a farm near the city while he labored on his writing. She said the only thing he bought her was a half-dozen eyes. The judge granted the divorce.

Cleveland H. F. Muti Ling Asband

Lexington Couple Blocked From Wed by Misfortunes

Lexingwn New York recounts a dramatic attempt by Warren Fra sier and Miss Hin Downing to marry today. They sought a license at the county clerk office but lacked funds and fled to borrow money. After delays and frantic calls to the hotel, Fra sier returned alone, Downing awaited in a carriage, and Downing’s father arrived to find the match thwarted. Fra sier was placed under guardianship by Avery Winston, a prominent banker.

Lexingwn Rec. S Warren Frasier Jin Bine Grane Hin Downing Fayette County Tee Azier Clarcyman Watttie Eck Frazier Richard Downinge Swan Braziers Avery Winston Cnt

McDonough torpedo boat destroyer launched on Dec 24

The torpedo boat destroyer McDonough was launched today at More River works amid bells and whistles. Mrs Lucy Charlotte McDonough Reed of Philadelphia christened the vessel with champagne and it was moved down the river to Quincy. A limited guest list observed the ceremony with Lieut Gustave Knemmeriing of the Olympia present.

McDonough Braintree Mase More River Icon Company Lucy Charlotte McDonough Reed Philadelphia Chempagne Quincy Gustave Knemmeriing Dewey Manila City

Disasters at Sea Leave Twenty One Widows in Gloucester

John Carroll of the Niagara reports from a Rank halibut voyage that a French fishing station near ree was hit by a perilous gale. The town of about 15 000 mourns as 21 wives become widows and 49 children left fatherless. Losses devastate life and business as wrecks and alarms spread.

Gloucester Mans John Carroll Niagara Ree

New York Theater Planned on West Party and Broadway

Kirk La Shelle, owner of the play Arizona and the Frank Daniels Opera Co, plans a New York theater on the West Party and Broadway plots with a 76 foot street frontage and 20 foot Longacre Square exposure. Land and building cost estimated at 400000. theater due to open in October. Also reports on Nicaragua canal treaty commentary and a botched bank robbery in Sonora Ky with tools left behind.

New York Kirk la Shelle Arizona Frank Daniels Opera Company West Party Seventh Street Broaday Longacre Square Te Shee Broadway

Supreme Court Adjourns for Holidays in Hawaii duties case

Washington Dec 24 The Supreme Court advanced two more cases on the relation of the United States to insular possessions to be heard January 7. Eight such cases remain for that date including one on duties collected on imports in Hawaii. After delivering the last opinion the court adjourned until January.

Supreme Court Washington U. S. Supreme Court United States Hawaii

Germany's Claims Prompt US Payment Demand Over Cuba Losses

The German embassy presented demands for compensation from the United States for losses in Cuba. Washington denied the claim, noting Cuba's current conditions prevent payment. The German note awaits Governor Allen's reply, with other governments reportedly preparing similar actions.

United States Cuba Alan Germany

Card of Thanks for Eliza Thomas

We express heartfelt thanks to friends who offered kindness to our husband and to Eliza Thomas. Your support and sympathy are gratefully remembered during this trying time.

Husband Eliza Thomas

Todays Market Report Live Stock Market Summary

Market notes from Chicago and Kansas City describe cattle hog and sheep trading. Prices quoted for live stock are summarized with emphasis on whale prices and market activity. The report references buyers sellers and regional exchanges in a concise early 20th century market brief.

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