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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1901

Page

7

Battle Royal in Topeka Riot Leaves One Hurt

Police in Topeka dispersed a chaotic scene on Kansas avenue after a riot erupted during Christmas revelry. One man was stabbed in the side, others were detained, and officers pursued suspects including Austin and John Thomas. The brawl involved billiard hall patrons, a crowd from distant city areas, and a crowding spectacle that overwhelmed the area near the Royal. Several charged with assault and intent to kill, with Atkinson fined for disorderly conduct and more arrests anticipated.

Kansas Avenue Charles Smith Texas Iesiaiaa City Bis Peron Smith Miki Finand Williams National Gank Willams Atkinson Goriie Stahl Light Brigade Flinthe Hutton Fitton Leggo Bizman Thome W. Love Bob- Frost Sebagulige

War condition proclaimed amid insurrection in the Philippines

A formal proclamation declares a state of war across the Philippine archipelago as the government exerts military force. The Treasury considers a priority claim by First Lieutenant Orton W. Stghgineers for 2634 dollars for books allegedly issued or missing, tied to Northern Luzon incidents.

Philipstes Anta Firat Eee Treasury Luzon Roothaw Treasot Stickies

Deaths and Funerals Ledger Note Chester Larson Child

Deaths and Funerals report Chester Larson two months old son of Mrs. Alice Larson died this morning at 716 Lawrence Street. Funeral held at 1 PM. Miss Byrne, 24, of 406 Madison Street, listed with an Assumption at 9 AM Friday.

Chester Larson Alice Larson Lawrence Street

Mrs Huddleston Seeks Divorce Over Extreme Cruelty

Elizabeth Z Huddleston filed for divorce from Archibald Huddleston in district court alleging extreme cruelty since their 1900 marriage. She cites a shattered tumbler strike on a hot water boiler, a nose wound, and multiple beatings including an incident at Second and Jefferson on December 21.

Elizabeth Z. Huddleston District Court Archibald Huddleston Second Jefferson

Club Man Sued Over Board and Meals Claim

Hodgins the Topeka club steward sues Mason Rankin for 2110 for meals and board. National Surety served with papers but says no money belongs to Mason. Trial set to resume. Mason has not answered. Wisconsin Teachers Meet opens in Milwaukee with President Cheever addressing welfare concerns.

Rankin Wisconsin Milwaukee Wisconsin Teachers’ Association W. H. Cheever

Venezuelans Arrive as Tensions Rise Across Regions

Reports from Fort de France Toland of Martinique on December 26 describe large influx of Venezuelans. Gen Matos, a rebel leader, remains in place with alleged five million cartridges and ten thousand Mauser rifles aboard the vessel Han Righ. Simultaneously at Guayra and Willemstad, naval movements include British Tribune and Dutch Utrecht, with German Vineta expected. In Kentucky mobs clash leaving Gum Wells and Henry Buss mortally wounded, while Four Mile tragedy claims Nat Hendrickson, and Taggard’s Creek sees Thomas Haynes beaten to death. Cabinet differences in Yokohama hinge on Ito’s intervention and telegraphic influence, as Hattiesburg reports destruction and Memphis dispatches partial updates.

Fort da France Toland Martinurue Matos Castro Han Righ Germany Guayra Venezuela Indiana Willemstad Curacoa Tribune Utrecht Vineta Kentucky Middlesboro Gum Wells Henry Buss Will Hendrickson Nat Hendrickson

Local Noted Transfer With New Post in December

A longtime staffer connected with the Woitt Packing car beered to Kansas has been transferred and will begin duties on December 27. In Kensington’s Smith County, a collision left a young member of a group with injuries. the full extent remains undetermined. The involved physician attended the scene and the residence listed is 17st Topeka Ave.

Howard & Se Woitt Kansas James W Kensington Smith County

Teachers' Programme for Association Friday

The program outlines sessions for December 3 through 27, featuring lectures by William Allen White and Frank Nelson, committee reports, and varied departmental talks. Highlights include educational reviews, rural school consolidation, and open discussion periods with state and local education leaders.

Ita Em Italia Balen Trovatore Aoarel Lopen Bodenroy William Allen Taranrrow Auditorios Ae Choral Union Tite Country Bilitor Willmin Allen White Jim Peve Frank Nelson Sckoois Tomivisual Helen Willard Hurchinson O. Garrett George T. Colan Belle Varvel Houston J McNinele F Jacob Ciaren Department of County Senate Pupi Mi ‘Weilki Sgi M- Chitcort Afankats Buren Tienseny Eaceets Socrat John Thomas

For Rent and For Sale Notices Provide Details

For Rent two stall barn rear of 61 and ee aumnor mirevt. C D Sinner. For Sale miscellaneous Winter sale dates Dec 74 25 and Bl 1601 end Jan 1 192 Limit for return Jan tod No fail Week for fe Oran $1 City Ticket Office Asion Pacifio R H $5 Kansas ave.

C.D. Sinner Winfield Ave Oaklian Cailish Kanaan Laty Speke Kansas Otice Asion Pacifio R. H Kansas Ave

Sale of Hub stock by receiver set for Monday

Dallas will dispose of the Hub stock and two fixtures at the store under orders of the United States district court. J Dallas will conduct the sale, featuring through tickets over B and Baltimore. The sale, announced Dec 26, arises from arrangements by Baltimore and Chin for through tickets between north and south via Washington.

Dallas J. Dallas United States District Court Baltimore Baltimore & Chin Khother Getewasy

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