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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1901

Page

6

Land Sale Report Highlights Acre Prices Across Texas

June 17 report from Heagrent Texas notes a sale of Barwyns property with bids around 164000 per acre. Federal and tank car claims discussed as part of a larger legal action, with Washington deferring certain claims while South and Central America seek seizure compensation from the United States. The document references a pending interagency determination and potential property transfers under U S control.

Heagrent Tex Tesas Washington Stata United Stars Cinean Crumismon Inter Central America Unitad United States Charlestan

Deposed Teacher Killed Self After Duel At School

In Dothan Alabama on June 17 Professor Rankin, assistant to the principal, attempted to secure reinstatement. A Saturday duel escalated and Rankin fatally shot Gearse before taking his own life.

Dothan, Au Pankin Dothan Hint Gearse Menu Rankin

Forged Records in Cincinnati and Disturbances in Courts

The summary cites a Cincinnati forged records case with Judge Tarvin presiding and contempt accusations against a Striker in the Serton circuit court at Cor-Inktom. Detroit reports June 11 with Pingree’s political notes and a London-bound party. June 17 Knights of Honor appoint new officers. A Newport item notes a large employer increase and a Washington dispatch covers a Dawes Commission dispute and Rodgers’ Manila return.

Cincinnati Sune U Tarviin Serton Comity Vrcuit Cor- Inktom Tarvin Fedora Court Jude Walter Rune

Not a Candidate Responds on Appointments Amid Rumors

George Findlay denies candidacy and any close ties to a yamarnn agency role, saying he is not a candidate. Remarks touch on revenue collection and railway commissions. Governor Stanley comments on pensions and Peters selection, noting Judge Peters nearly missed the seventh district seat. Harvey County lies on the district’s eastern border.

George Findlay Burton Gtmes Hotar Stanley Pen—Sion Peters Goring Harvey County

Harlem race track faces injunction against bookmaking

Opponents of track gambling secured a temporary injunction against Harlem race track management after Judge Tuley granted it on Saturday, with Judge Holdom supporting. A deputy sheriff was sent to enforce the order, preventing further pool selling until a broader writ may cover Washington Park club and the American Derby.

eSee Ee Chicory Jane Judge Tuley Washington Park Club

Unclear Telegraphs From Porto Rico Governor Allen

Secretary Hay reports a July 4 session plan and talks of procedures for Porto Rico. The telegram mentions internal taxes and trade terms under Foraker and references the inland and fortifications. Details are garbled and names are partially obscured.

Washington Hay Teday Allen Porto Rico San Juker Foraker St Fundy

Weather and election notes from a fragmentary page

The snippet records cooler unsettled weather with mention of gusty winds and a 41 degree low. It also references a late 19th century or early 20th century civic note about a “Vote Again at Revised Lone” in Jamestown and a synod meeting devoted to rites, with a vote that was defeated.

Jamestown N- Moraine Rites Betes

Servant Girls to Form Union in Chicago

Chicago agents of the Woman's International Labor League announce a plan to organize about 60,000 servant girls and women in Chicago. An eight hour workday with overtime pay and holidays is to be claimed, with stipulations on weekly recreation time. The move seeks affiliation with other female labor groups.

Chicago Woman's Interational Labor League Chicago Federation of Labor

British surprised at Steenkoois camp by Boers

Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that General Beaston’s column near Steenkoois faced a Boers force after a dawn attack. Twenty eight wounded, six killed, two officers among the dead, most others captured or escaped to Beaston’s camp. Full details awaited.

Crs Seid Altemon Beaston London Lord Kitchener Pretoria Elliott de Wet Helta

Paroled Men Listed After Governor's Clemency

The governor granted parole on a day of pardons ending long lists of inmates. Among those freed were eight individuals in various offenses from assault to robbery and murder, with sentences ranging from two to life terms. A former soldier, eight men, and others received release or continued confinement as part of the clemency actions. The report notes several specific county ties and case details.

Stanley Cro Pareles Sidenther Arnold Harvey Robert H. Heth Sedgwick Jasper Rainey Siam County John W. Skidmore Bourbob Erand Larceny Julio F. Bassell Pous~las County Willam Woodward Huey Jal Jones Cherokee County James Pence Yon County Win MoGikvinck Mirder Geerev Dimen Frantin Latette County Graid

Dawes Home After Health Improvement

Former Attorney General Col Frank Dawes returns to Leavenworth from a weekend visit as doctors report his stomach ailment less serious and an operation may be avoided. Treatment plans and optimism for a permanent cure are noted as other officials discuss medical steps. The piece also reports naval movements involving the Alabama at Newport and upcoming summer cruise plans, plus a London note on wheat market trends.

FR Dawes Leavenworth Dawes Bourdky Peneway Topekan

Newark at Suez Sies June 17

The Trusted States cruiser Newark that left Manila May 5 is homeward bound and has arrived. Domestic sewing machines available very cheap at St Kansas Avenue Babooce & Fhost, Agents.

Newark Suez Sies Manila Bou St. Kansas Avenue Babooce & Fhost

POLITICIANS AT THE SPRINGS FOR HEALTH AND SPORT

Kansas politicians including State Treasurer Grimes visited the springs for a week as guests of a local telephone manager. They spent the summer there for health and recreation, with politics set aside for a special time. Grimes enjoyed baseball and drew attention from the Kansas crowd in the grandstand.

Kansas Treasu Grimes Bnd Altorsernh ‘Tracy Hannell Togo Eversfiody Grimes

Alcedo Enjored After Suburban Win Injury Update

New York June 11 report that Alcedo, winner of the Suburban, received a severe cut on his coronet at the post but finished and won the race. Trainer James M. McCormick says the colt is recovering well with walking exercise, remains slightly sore at the cut, and is in first rate condition overall.

Asceas James M. McCormick Alcedo

Third Kennedy Trial Ends with Hung Jury in Murder Case

New York June 17 The twelve jurors failed to agree on a verdict in the third trial of Dr Samuel J Kennedy for the murder of Dolly Reynolds. The judge discharged the panel and remanded Kennedy to the Tombs. Kennedy showed emotion as his attorney Mr Moore and District Attorney Philbin consider a motion to quash the deadlock. The court noted multiple ballots with splintered results, while Reynolds known as Dolly Reynolds was found dead at the Grand Hotel on August 16. A $19,000 check in her corset, signed Dudley Giron and traced to Samuel J Kennedy, was linked to alleged race winnings. Kennedy had been twice denied conviction, with the appeals court granting a new trial in 1900. The third trial began May 6 after transfers and prior hung juries.

Kennedy Reaults Agres New York Samuel J. Kennady Kdally’ Reynolds Fudgy Newburger Trudee Gee Mgres Drr. Kennedy Moore Philbhin ExmeHne Reynolds Dolly" Reynolds Grand Hotel Inti Samuel 1 Menntdy Dudley Giron Samuel J. Kennedy Supreme Court Kennedy Sing Sing Court of Appeals Puraman Gurite Phitbin Onbcorns

Leidy Named to State Textbook Commission

Governor Stanley appoints Senator Premont Leidy of Butler County to fill the vacancy on the state textbook commission created by A. J. Saylor’s resignation. Leidy, a longtime teacher, opposed state uniformity and previously argued against a maximum price schedule for books, influencing debates over new textbook standards.

Stanley Premont Leidy Hutler County State A. i. Saylor Empoerta Nornel Leidys Werk Leldy Atau Ife

Pingres Grows Weaker Amid Ill Health Reports

London July 13 The anxiety here over the condition of former Governor H. Pingres of Michigan rises as he suffers a severe dysentery attack. Medical reports say his strength is slightly weaker than yesterday and concern grows for his recovery.

Pingres London Lannee H. 5 Michigan

Philippines War Crimes Trials Note Bandits Beheaded Robbers

Washington reports eleven cases tried by military commissions in the Philippines. The famous Bandatahans ring led by Miranda faces sentences including hanging for most members. General MacArthur says there is no peace while lawlessness persists and urges united action with authorities.

Washington Bandatahans Teezdare Shpir Wiodma Cepfire To & Steret Dliwady Ani Ihem BlacArthur Buruan Miranda Real Abelino Prieate Henry F Shater Company L Seventeenth Infantry LisaArthur Jose Baligod Tio Pi Pf Hand Aimaa Messencer Severine de Guise Racoor Sam Nicolas Cavite Phey Phruck Sensel Nea

Market Report from Chicago on Wheat and Oil

The Chicago market report notes a mixed day with wheat showing slight declines while oil shipments and futures trading expand. Prices drifted as investors weigh supply signals, June activity steadies and local receipts edge toward contract levels, with some declines in corn and oats influencing nearby values.

Chicago Hart Borth- West Roosper Invest Mtn Heapoltn Ax Unih Wesa Reninat Exon Geman Amder Orienttion

Have You a Mirror That is Ailing

A humorous advertorial asks readers if their mirror is sick and promises curing most ailments except rust. It markets in-store repair on Quincy street, a 3 or 4 day treatment for 35 cents per square foot, and pushes new hammock stock plus low priced hardware and fireworks amid a cluttered mixed listing.

Quincy Street

Remember It Pays to Trade at THE FAIR headline

The page notes a promotional fair at 618 Kansas Avenue with agricultural market details. It references livestock prices and cattle receipts, plus grain and produce market observations from Kansas City and Topeka. The report includes live stock summaries, cattle and calf quotes, and wheat, corn, and oats prices with market movements and nearby futures commentary.

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