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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 08, 1901

Page

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Parker Hughes recount gains lead in ward contest update

Recount of the Parker Hughes contest shows Parker gaining one vote overall after counting First Second wards. Canvassing board reports Parker 173 votes and Hughes 182 on final tallies with some ballots reclassified. recount completed in fourth precinct and expected to finish by Wednesday.

Parker-Hughes Hughes Parker de Tutul Sves Parker Bullote Canvats Second Ward Prigay Paorker Se Sim Curt Page Hiughes

Engines Collide in Ottens Kansas June Train Wreck

Two Missouri Pacific freight locomotives collided head on near Lane injuring several crew members. Engineer Geo. Dart suffered head fracture and internal injuries. Head brakeman badly hurt. Both engines and many cars wrecked. Local rescue and police responders aided in immediate aftermath.

Ottens Kan Missouri Pacife Lane Burseeriver Aires Geo. Darts Wua

Seven Hurt in Hotel Fire on West Madison Street

Seven persons were injured escaping from the Golden West Hotel on West Madison Street after a fire started on the second floor. Injured guests include Nicholas Guneen, proprietor, Insole Wirth, Zoid Tena, John McKenna, Albert Weeto, Mire Albert Weston, and Glen TL AD.

Chicago Brein Golden West Weat Madison Mtreat Nicholas Guneen Incole Wirth Zoid Tena John McKenna Albert Weetoh Mire Albert Weston Glen TL AD

Norton Welcomed Home by Rapids Welcoming Party

Residents gathered at Union Depot in Blue Rapids to welcome Capt Norton returning from service. J G Strong spoke as the crowd listened to band music and singing at the station. Vanderbilt reportedly pushed to gain control of Leals and Western rail amid ongoing negotiations shaping property interests.

Blue Rapids Martin Naciou Union Packle Depot GA. i Poste Mus Rapide Irving Waterville Irwin Cornet Norton Rapids Towns J. G Strong Bink Maylon Vanderbilt Peter Sirk Dmnit Pxit Las Suenos Leals & Western Rail

Recount Progress in Parker Hughes Bank Case

The Topeka paper reports Parker Hughes recount progressing as J. P. Morgen mobilizes a large bank. Also noted is Missouri Pacific wreck near Ottawa and other local items.

Gosip Kansas Parker Hughes J. P. Morgen Misouri Pacific Ottawa Talntull Mra Kennedy Supreme Court McKinsey Sporting Wawa New

Supreme Court Considers Election Law Validity

The seven judge Supreme Court heard arguments on a biannual election law challenge with Bowers Flareey and Gedard leading the plaintiff side while Sechech for county officers contended for liberal constitutional construction. The case centers on whether the statute exceeds powers reserved to the people or remains within the constitution and if the act serves as a popular measure to curb political strife.

Supreme Court Ga. Bowers Flareey Ater General Gedard W. Tor WF. Sechech Shawnee Secont South Carol Harvey Wale Godard

Populists Split Over Democratic Fold in Kansas Politics

A Kansas political column discusses Congressmen A. M. Jackson urging Populists to join the Democratic camp, potential shifts as biennial election looms, and candidacy chatter in the Sixth District. It notes H. W. Blackpot and W. Pratt contending for judicial posts, Bucklin as a possible farmer ally, and varied governor and senator speculation amid party realignments. It also mentions O Kelly’s commutation in the Bob Ford case and Kansas weather outlook.

Phillips County Pratt Phillipsburg Geiger Fye Supreme Court Lor J. A. Bucklin Thomas County Bucklin Co-operative Grain and Jack Growers’ Association of Kansas Kansas

Miners Forced Across Boundary Into Canada Disputed Claims

At the Vancouver boundary dispute, American and Canadian authorities clash over mined ground shifted south into Canada. Two large mines Golden Chariot and Golden Standard, owned by Seattle and New York interests, were moved 2000 feet into Canada after a boundary survey. An appeal to Ottawa follows, while some claims remain rich.

Vancouver B.C Sinclair Nouth Golden Chariot Seattle New York Canada Ottawa Oyners

Rain Covers Southern Kansas Amid Unofficial Reports

Unofficial weather notes indicate general light rain across southern Kansas with heavier showers from Emporia to Florence and in Dodge City. Observer Jennings records 0.26 inches at a location, rain began at 10 o'clock and ended near 3. Week totals reach 0.02 inches with Monday night added. Winds northeast at about 8 miles per hour. Forecast calls for showers and thunder tonight and Sunday.

Matenre Kansas Santa Fe Emporia Florence Dodge City Great Bend Hillis Saling Jennings Rai Wermer

Mrs McKinley Is Reported Stable After White House Visit

Dr Rixey spent about 45 minutes at the White House and reported Mrs McKinley passed a fairly comfortable night The physician said nothing definitive about the blood test results and emphasized consultations among three doctors The weather relief with a cooling rain eased anxiety about her strength while San Francisco reports of her illness are said to be under better control Officials insist McKinley has not worsened and her stamina under Washington heat remains a concern

Washington Rixey White House McKinley McKiley San Francisco Walte Fixey

Frasier Rewarded and Health Board Appointments Made

Rufus M Frasier hailed for service to Cal Hughes campaign enters reward as health board appoints him second ward custodian. Frasier and others removed from prior roles. sanitary police picks include W C Brooks first ward I M Frazier second ward and J Wee Hostetler among others. City health staff overhaul under administration completes chain of new appointees and dismissals.

Rufus M. Frasier Cal J. W. Hughes Cournt City Mr. Hughes Board of Health Frigier Frasier Mr. Fraster Wes Abel W. C Brooks 1. M. Frazier J. Wee Hostetler Pourin I. Coddington Aingle Heaith The

Trade Has Dol Bleed Since Occupation of the Philippines

A dispatch from Manus dated June 5 notes the Philippines tariff remains in force until a new tariff is crafted in Washington. Col. Eduardo Washington’s death dispatch hints at abolition of the tariff. Collector Smith’s annual report will show 22 months of American-occupation duties totaling $14,515,000 and imports and exports totals more than double the Spanish-era average.

Philipppines Manus Philippines Washington Eduardo Smith

Morgan and Rothschilds Plan Billion-Dollar Anglo American Bank

London dispatch reports J Morgan pursuing a vast Anglo American bank with a capital near 1 billion dollars. The scheme aims to centralize European American banking, aligning Morgan with Rothschilds and other top capitalists, dwarfing existing New York banks and investors.

New York London J. Morgan Europe America Morgan United States Steel Corporation Severn Times May St J. B. Morgan & Co Natonal Bank of Commerce Bank of | Res Bank of France Deutsche Bank of Berlin Bank of Spain Bank of Ingland Banque Imperiale Ottomans Bank of Turkey Wituntt Much August Belmont Rothschilds Mr. Morgan Hempstead New York City Mazamot Bank

Oklahoma Cyclone Strikes Near Billings Oklahoma

A cyclone hit near Billings Oklahoma last night tearing down many buildings and causing multiple deaths. Wires are down and reports indicate extensive damage across the area.

Wichita Kan Billings Okla

Topeka Man Killed In Rock Island Collision

John Montgomery of Tepelen and his brother in law 4d K McIntyre a Jewell county farmer were struck by an east bound Hyer train near Mankato at 9 20 Friday Montgomery died instantly and McIntyre was badly hurt Montgomery lived at the Fifth Avenue hotel and had served on the police force He was visiting relatives the Meintyr es of Manturto

John Montgomery Tépelen K McIntyre Jewell County Rock Island Mankato Hyer Montgomery Meintyre Tupels Wah Fie

Old Soldier Fined Ten For Discretion At Santa Fe Depot

Richard Medcalf, 58, an old soldier, was fined 10 dollars in a Santa Fe police court for drunkenness and creating a nuisance at the depot. He had alighted from a westbound train to switch cars, wandered into the waiting room, and was arrested. He paid the fine and continued his journey.

Richard Medcalf Poice Court Santa Fe Amedcalf Poice Junction City Plies

Harris 18 Tried In Police Court For Liquor Sale

J M Harris and a group of men were tried in police court this morning on liquor sale charges. The case featured seven accusations, with evidence and attorney arguments completed this forenoon. Judge Smith adjourned to Monday afternoon at 1:30 for further action. Other liquor cases await disposition. George Chesney's cases likely next. Temperatures listed for major cities show Chicago 46 and New York 64 with other readings.

J. M. Harris Judeeindsay Oller George Chesney Chicago New York S& Boston Philelaisia Washington Aiinneapola Cincinnati St. St. Louis

Harvest 18 Delay Pushes Harvest to June 20

Late reports say harvest workers are not needed until June 20 as re employment agencies in Unat Mes struggle with delayed field readiness. Postmaster John Guthrie, back from Junction City, notes widespread lateness and estimates a ten day wait before anything can be harvested.

Rea John Guthrie Junction City

Woman in court collapses during Kennedy murder trial

In Kanes City a detention court scene broke down as Mrs. Kennedy, widowed mother of Bert Prince, sobbed and collapsed after a tense exchange with the defense and a viewing of the defendant. Judge Wofford adjourned to Monday as officers carried her to her cell. testimony cited Bert Prince’s presence near Kennedy’s office and prior conversations with the prisoner, while medical testimony described Kennedy's fragile condition and past treatment.

Kanes City Luly Renney Tavarite Hart-Prinen Kennedy Wofford Ridge Jude Woellard Bert Mik Bert Prince Heong Leon Oryon Lone William T. Hacker Mr. Kennedy Clifford Lawson Cras Case Pateen Patten Resto Agceth Sie Grosse Cross Kennady Chomety

Blood Poison and Heart Strain Taint Birthday Patient

A chaotic report describes a patient with blood poisoning tied to a finger bone issue aided by diarrhea, with heart-affection and anxiety cited as causes. It notes a San Francisco trip, a June birthday for Miss McKinney, and mentions President’s treatment and public note of the case in Washington. It references medical complications, recovery in parts, and discussions around photographic rooms and public interest in the patient’s status.

Washington Mane Bijeet Sieben San Francice Mra Molinley Michieles Aine Uae Fevle Min McKinney

Has He Found It Eihaan Findings Spark Interest

The text reports startling revelations about Eihaan salen and possible discoveries by wheels old and sliver. An expert chemist and others in Gadéun near the Blenuverer of Le DrooheR discuss tests at J. Z. Lovewell laboratory about a potential price relation. Public interest grows as further testing aims to resolve the question.

Mike Dixey Stave Cave Remier Mitchell County UN Mitchell A. G Mand Legliterature L Th K. Tt. Hays Gaborne County Eihaan Salen Thane & Pehcesy J. Z. Lovewedll Wittels

Blackman Discharged As Devitt's Coachmen Face Police Court

Discharge of Blackman followed claims against G J Devitt and the Coachmen in a police court proceedings. A trial referenced Ramre Blacks with charges of relation to an offense. Police officer Lenisy reported an arrest connected to the incident, and testimony led to a decision that the case would not proceed further.

G. J. Devitt Fae Ucen Usalensd Tor Wind Bn Ramre Blacks Ursigk Rebletlieg Eurl Amm Lea Erie Maralie Pothemin

Literary Banquet Recalls Washburn College Event

The Washburn College Literary Octets held a banquet Friday with speeches and prize announcements. William Grinnell and other winners were honored as the event showcased local literary talent amid the university’s annual proceedings.

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