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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1901

Page

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Jamestown Captured by Huntsinger in Cape Colony

London reports Jamestown in Cape Colony surrendered to Huntsinger after a four hour fight on June 2. Prisoners were released after aiding themselves to looted supplies. British garrison defense and gun capture noted, with Boer losses and looted stores later recovered by British forces.

London Fotlowtie Lord Kitchener Pretoria Jamestown Cape Colony Huntainger'e Miet Cape June Kritelager Soneace Lune

Won't Pardon Collins Report Stirs Political Tension

A garbled filing indicates discussion of a potential pardon for John Collins during Governor Sta ’g’s term. The governor has not been approached, and party insiders note a key condition tied to youth and service, amid uncertain prospects and speculative timelines.

John Collins Sta‘g Tien Stanley Sage Lie Fuot Collis

Frank Gelzes Fire Victim at Perkins Barn on Bentree Avenue

Fire at HF Perkins barn near Jackson and Frankbern on Benthevenue Lone toward reveals smoke and heat. Fire crews respond from Central and Sid bot apreed. Forecast for Kansas shows generally fair weather with possible showers tonight and Thursday. details uncertain due to fragmented text.

Kansas

Legal Battle in Price Kennedy Murder Trial

In Kannis City the murder trial of Lola Price-Ren for H Kennedy’s death resumed amid a looming legal battle. Prosecutor Hindley seeks a guilty verdict or guidelines for penalties, as jurors were seated and opening statements expected later in the day.

Kannis City A. S Lola Price - Ren H. Kennedy Crime Inn Court Hindley Will Stary Will Talesmen Sien

McKinley Wards Update Delays Buffalo Trip Hope Springs

Washington reports Dr Bixey and physicians hold consultations on Mrs McKinley with updates showing slight improvement but no definite change. Bulletin notes her night was comfortable and doctors in cautious optimism as President’s Buffalo visit remains uncertain.

Washington Bixey Makiney Mra McKinley Rixey Mab Risey Sternberg White Hose Stokeley Sternhere Johnston White House Buffel Mckinsey Warrington McKinley Whibington Ward Mc- Kinney Meconte Tavier Obie D McKinney Oine Neatron

Soldiers for Luzon Fort McPherson Troops Ordered to the Prost

Washington July 5 Orders issued for headquarters men and band of the Swenty alath faugtrs along with officers on duty to detaile for passage to Manila on the army transport sailing the sixth instant. A detachment of sixty unassigned for the second battalion of the perth infantry to es Say Francisce fy time to passage on the army transport sailing on the Sth instant for Maniia Freight sale announced at the AT and F rail way company's freight warehouse, sale Thursday June ith at 9 a.m. Large quantity of goods to be sold.

Washington Poet Mi. Gu Secord Perth i ‘Cwonty Steth Francisce Maniia AT & &. F Railway Company

English Derby at Epsom Races Opens With High Stakes

London June reports vast crowds for this year’s English Derby at Epsom valued at 6000 sovereigns. The mile and a half contest drew a diverse procession of transport and racegoers as Volodyovsk and Olympian led early before Volodyovsk claimed the finish with Willem the Third two lengths back, as betting favored Volodyovsk.

London Epsom Witc Puxball Keane Olympian Henry Volodyous Willias Ad Yor Par! Finettorm Volodyovsk Willem the Nee Verumene Volodvovsk Tu Rai Floritoem Tarting William Ero Veronine Fang Benes Maher Lord Sen Tmtoion & Clagueur Prince Charsaenrta Teor

Mare Island powder fire and Spain crisis headline

A fragmentary paragraph notes a large quantity of powder burning at Mare Island with naval officials directing firefighting measures nearby. The other fragment describes Spain's general strike threat, Catalan unrest, and gendarme occupations in Corunna with liberal leaders urging swift government action to curb separatist pressure.

Recount Opens Amid Disputed Precincts Votes

County Clerk ballot counts begin recount amid disputed precincts in Second ward and Third ward. Hughes loses 15 and Parker 10 in third precinct. reports show variances between county clerk and city clerk tallies. Attorneys clash over marked ballots as commission proceeds toward Supreme Court review.

Hughes Parker Parker-Slughes Wright Seree Canvassian Board Convinking Col. Hughes Ballon Atorneys Mr. Parker Acaeners Cole Hughes J- Bo Larimer T. EF. Doran Merv Parkers

Great Berlin Fire Quells in Forbidden City Sparks Misinformation

Special Berlin dispatch reports a great conflagration in the forbidden city on June 4. Americans and Japanese forces are said to be surrounding the area, but details are unavailable due to the disruption of communications.

Berlin Forbidden City

Whiteker Bros Plan Large Wholesale Fruit Building

Whiteker Bros. wholesale fruit dealers have purchased three lots at Pirot and Kanass avenues for a two story building with a deep basement. The $2,000 sale was by M Dureth. The walls will be extra heavy to allow future retail expansion and the facility will store ship and handle fruit and vegetables with modern devices. Whiteker Bros plan to run their uptown store during and after construction.

Whiteker Bros Era Pirot and Kanass Avenue M_ Dureth Wilteker Ifros

Peck Returns to Kansas City Amid Political Chats

George Peck, former Santa Fe official and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul attorney general, visits Copeland county and remarks on political shifts. He notes new faces entering Kansas politics, mentions Republican realignments, and observes local highway and pipeline activity during a downtown walk with friends.

George Peck Copeland County Waay Sante Fe Chicago Milwaukee Charles Devin Tim Kansas Stich Supreme Court Knosts Tam Topeka Petting Gao Ellie Aeuta Ake Tao Peek A. A. Hurd Farina Luis Pere

Tomindat Society Leader Orson Kent Dies in Burlington

Burlington, Kun June 5 Orson Kent prominent member of the Tomindat Society and Burlington social circles, dies at home at age 53. He was a longtime Episcopalian and well known to club and county residents.

Tomindat Society Burlington Kun Orson Kent Kussas Paraiysia Inpiscopel Church

Magazine Fire At Mare Island Navy Yard Causes Smoke

A magazine at Mare Island naval yard in Vallejo California caught fire and generated smoke but did not explode. About twenty tons of smokeless powder experienced chemical action, the ignition spreading smoke over the magazine while safety measures were taken and no explosion occurred.

Vallejo Cal Mare Island Navy Yard

Will Meet Tonight to Circulate Petitions for State Fair Aid

Chaieman EH Craxby of the Commercial club and State Fairs regulation calls a meeting tonight at 5 at the Commercial club rooms to organize petition circulation for county centre funding to promote the state fair. Officials emphasize importance of attendance to begin work and set a target fund to avoid delays.

Chaieman EH Craxby Ur County Centre Crosby

Manila Return With Gen Chafee On Sumner

The report notes General Chafee and staff with two Ninth Infantry companies returning to Manila aboard the U.S. transport Sumner. A ceremonial salute marked the reception as the unit arrived. Unclear fragments mention General MacArthur and a separate incident identified to relatives in St. Louis, with limited readable details.

Mannie Chafee Ninth Infantry Unites States Sumner Mel Fee Chatter Pale Eee MacArther

Ballot counting dispute alters tally in ward precinct

The report explains objections to Parker ballots in the first Binet Ward precinct where Hughes drew 32 votes to Parker 1 percent. Attorneys for Hughes objected to ballots marked for Parker and several crosses moved. The canvass counted more ballots, altering totals and showing Hughes gaining over the board’s tally while Parker would rise to about two hundred eight.

Parker Cornteo Katy Rest Doran Dee Larimer Binet Hughes Col. Hughes

Woolen mill venture forms amid enterprising men

A group including Gene Horne and Holman as officers forms a company to build a woolen mill. Plans call for a two-factory operation with a mill, carding, and room for storage. Capitalization totals and the charter name Wiss are noted, with emphasis on assembling labor and equipment for production.

Maore Ve Saalt Holman Secseutey Tercaeaies Generarantuer JF. McAfee Gman Wil Hough Denis Itan Red Union

Money Questions Hoofing and Baseball at Washburn

At the Washburn athletic meeting controversy erupts over finances and alleged crooked dealings. New officers are elected including Norman Ramsey as president and W Galloway as vice president while the football and baseball programs face scrutiny over funds and management.

Washburn Haigh Bontard W. & Galloway Clovis Duile P. BP. Anderson FR Feitehin Woodburn Denelt

Striking pardon to Honolulu lawyers in bribery probe

In Honolulu three lawyers Gen Hartwell Whitney Falcon were sentenced to thirty days for real estate charges. before prison, Acting Governor Cooper pardoned them. Sentences tied to a holiday affidavit by an attorney seeking venue change in Humphrey's court. Editor Smith indicted for perjury. The bribery investigation stirs political tension as lawmakers face pressure.

Associated Preen J Lonolitu San Francisco Humphreys Honolulu Gen A. S. Hartwell W-hinney Jude Bump Tre Cooper Humphrey Judee Smith Pate

Lemley Fined After Assault Charge in City Court

Ex policeman Geers Lemley was fined 25 for assaulting Chae Devlin's coachman during an arrest in city court. The total fines rose to 5275 as the case concluded. Lemley contemplated an appeal but no decision yet. Police officials testified Lemley acted in good faith amid questions. Father Phillips Not Poisoned: A New York chemist found Rev ES Phillips of Hasteton not poisoned. Stanley to be arraigned before the coroner.

Geers Lamley Chae Devlin Ity Lemley Hele Conte Caer Lemley Wen Lemley Blackman Patraman Lemley Father Phillips New York Geo. A Een Chenzlat ES. Phillipe Hasteton Pia Kirke Stanley Puther Phillips Stanley Wilore

Morgan’s Man on the Board and Rail Talks

Reports converge on Morgan associate replacing Walker on the executive committee as Santa Fe eyes absorbing by Union Pacific. A long lease for 100 years discussed with a 2 percent preferred stock dividend. Also notes 1900s corporate maneuvers across Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and western rail interests.

New Metal Trades Org To Convene In Louisville

A new metal trades organization aims to unite local trades into a closer alliance. Jere Kramer of Richmond, Virginia, serves as temporary president. The convention details and dissolution of prior Cortes are noted with a planned reassembly in October.

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Huntsinger Fia Collins Topeka Hoy Frank Gelzes Euty Price-Kennedy Mrs. McKinley Cleveland O. June Meeker Bros. & Co New National Bank Tueway Luzon Fort McPherson W. C. Whitney Volodyorski Reiif Mare Island Naval Station Spain Hughes- Parker Larimer Ney J. Larimer G. C. Clemend Clem Dorav Clemens Col Hughes Hinhes Doran Sasan Doran Marke Pur Phat Fin Cal Maghies Poe Attorney Larimer Laurtre Tara Andy Fee Oolembt Eelen Attot Oy Doran Lower Kansas Avenue Peck Missouri Chim Jro Aurora Stone County Cape Fair Giles Rabel Stallion SKS Kent Magazine ON Fire Manila Gen. Chaffee China Rotel Gueide Bt. Louis Lindelbol Logan Cummings Pisin Speae Corpnthas Haiph Ballard Washburn Association Sonolitiu Morgan Charles F. Steele Santa Fe Mr. Walker Union Pacific Topoke & Canta Te Ruttney Company Ite Dichetard Chalrinide Gultuy Charles F Steble Finn 3. P. Morgan & Co Fleotet « Directar Alsace &. Walker Mw ‘Wile Ales Boston Excellint Rotmens Mhaeay Mings Southern Facto Company Pasite Deneck Leber Atchisen Topeka & Sag Malities Ye Atchison Leet MeiHirriman Vanterbiles Atchison Guiathwen Pacific Eontiwestery Lecoins Mac & Sectapan Mimgo de Iy Suthers Pacific Atchieon, Toorka & Sante Peaeyxtam Wapolia Oenoars National American Woman Suffrage Carrie Cheomen Care Anna Howard Shaw Aline Harriet Turner Upton Mares Miss Clay Gore Maton James A Pepeimete France Tinople Am Sorin Jura Cortes
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