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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1901

Page

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Sixth District Political Shuffle Signals State Ticket Bids

The Sixth district eyes a power move as candidates for Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of State are proposed within the combines. D J Hanna of FM Oly and J H Burrew of Smulth county vie for state seats while Burrow faces pressure over backing Reeder and Wellington. Allies plan moves in Topeka to influence selection and broaden the slate.

Stat D. J. Hanna FM Oly Tectenant Guvernor J. H. Burrew Smulth Rick Taland Remund Sealnat Tyes Duyrrow Sisth Rali Bocen Wellington Timuhant Ben Ietter Tate Nis Hedtenant Menor

Escape From Jail in Nome City June 1 Flight to Alaska Ends

A chaotic escape sequence near Nome City details a bold breakout in Alaska. Prisoners fled through a corrugated iron roof while guards pursued across the ridge from Port Davis. The escape allegedly netted the city substantial profits from winter operations and raised questions about security and subsequent payouts.

Nome City Seattle Wash Alaska Weven Grisewere Aultiers Port Davis Rodarreatis Ustimaton Tropez Appiignees Repscoatls Ekvine Bate Reporur

Indians Get First Choice Weakington

Governor Jenkins of Ghlatwemna visited the Interior Department seeking maps of the Kwicwalands Neiashorn, about to be opened for school land and other uses. The request aimed to permit the Shieldons action. A planned timeline suggests a state program awaiting approval.

Weakington Jenkins Ghlatwemna Interior Department Aad Mapa Kicwalands Neiashorn Ny Aeinane of Indias Atmira Jones Lovgeaar Becre

Post Office Clerk Carrier Exam Shows More Applicants

A special civil service test was held today in the new United States court room at the government building. Twenty applicants, including three women one of them colored, competed for ten clerk and ten carrier positions. Candidates were tested in arithmetic writing geography and other subjects. Results will take one to four months to arrive from Washington as papers are sent to the post office department for examination notes.

United States Court Room Eavernment Leroy Powell al Ashpole Washington Postoffor

Cornell Trustees Accept Gift for Expansion Plans

President Schurman announced a Rockefeller donation of 200000 dollars to Cornell University with the condition that another 200000 dollars be raised from others. The combined 360000 dollars will fund additional instruction and research accommodations once fully secured.

Hues, SY Board of Trustees Cornell University Schurman John B.rockefeller

Prosecution in Birker murder trial again stalls defense

New York dispatch reports at Jersey City trial of Thomas G Birker for fatally attacking his former friend. Witness John Keller of Arlington disputes motive while police and counsel clash over testimony. Birker recounts alibi details as Prosecution presses key questions on the February 4 shooting day.

New York Thos. G. Birker Jersey City Uber John Keller Arlington Pat Jo Senlz Beach Street Midland Keller Bark Beller Reis Villuli Buckley

Teddy and Twain invited to Missouri admission celebration

Kansas City reports Theodore Roosevelt and Mark Twain are invited to attend the celebration of Missouri's 64th anniversary of statehood. The event August 10 may feature Roosevelt replying on themes from Missouri life. Clemens is expected to discuss dates from his Missouri youth.

Col. Roosevelt Mr. Clemens Kansas City Tieodore Rowcevelt Mark Twaly Reese Missouri

Foretells His Death in Advance in Odd Prophecy

Claude Carita, a 78 year old Frenchman living in Rahway New Jersey, died suddenly at home from cramps just before sunrise. He had correctly prophesied his own death a week earlier, predicting it would occur before dawn on the Saturday prior. Born in France, he fought in the French Revolution and moved to Rahway in 1867. his father and two uncles were captured with Napoleon and held as prisoners for thirteen years.

New York Claude Carita Rabras N. J France Rahway Nepolegn

Kedzie Resigns Domestic Science Chair at Peoria

Neille Sawyer Kedzie, famed lecturer on domestic economy in the West and Canada, resigns from her head position in the Faculty of Domestic Science at the Bangdas Polytechnic Institute in Peoria. She has led the department since its 1897 opening. Weather: partly cloudy tonight and Thursday with possible thunderstorms, warmer in the west portion tonight. Winds variable.

Chicago Forpcart Kansas West Porthog Varisbie

Millers Move to Improve Kansas Wheat Quality

The Kansas Billing and Export Company, formed from the Kansas State Millers association, held its first year meeting at the Throop hotel and elected officers. A.P. Collins spoke on goals to raise wheat quality, promote seed changes, and cooperate with railways, aiming to benefit farmers and markets. S. Warkentine noted stockpiles of 19,000 bushels of the hard Russian wheat variety on the way.

Kansas Billing and Export Company Kansas State Millers’ Association Throop Hotel Kansas Jean Rye Warkentine Newton Harvey McPhesson California Kandae A. Hi. McNair Halstead Gleo F. Warren J. Howard Wichita C. ¥. Topping Oklahoma Oklahoma Millers David Bowie Topeka Transaissouri Rate Association Thamsas Uist Te Millers” Association Kanaas Etate Inspection Bureau Milling and Export Sakoctation E Hoffman Farmers’ Association B. Topping RK. S. Sla Nce Okdahora Gan Territory Millers’ Association Ted Oklahoma City Kanes Millers

Kansas Milling and Export Association forms in Kansas City

The Kansas Milling and Export Association met in Kansas City to plan a national scope for wheat quality. Officers named include B H Hoffman president and C Brinkman vice president with a goal to standardize four grades worldwide and expand export markets through branches in Kansas City Beth London and New York.

B. Hoffman Enterprise Cr. Brinkman Kansas City Otto Swailer H. Hackney Topeka Kansas Milling and Export Association Seasion Kutaas City Domentie Kuan—saa City Beth London New AP. Collins Erhin

Betts Murder Verdict Soon Expected in Arkaneay City

An Arkansas City court nears a verdict in the Betts murder case as defense and state attorneys present hours of argument. The trial stretched into the following day with jury deliberations expected after closing statements. London racing notes report Marvoni winning a handicap at Ascot Heath, with Steal Away leading early and finishing strong.

Arkaneay City Timory Betts Dup Facknes Olen Attornes Cn Plot Pil Alene Tradings Zabel Maher London Marvoni Ataher Ascot Heath Steal Away Bearl Dorsen You Penn Frank Gardners C. Jenkins Lord Melton Guished

Ex-Governor Pingree of Michigan dies in London

W T Stead reports the death of ex Governor Pingree of Michigan at the Grand hotel London after a South Africa tour. He suffered dysentery and peritonitis following a brief continental visit and illness, with his son Hazen at hand and doctors unable to halt the fatal decline.

New York Journal and Advertiser London W. T. Stead Pingree Michigan Detroit Grand Hotel South Africa Gelay Hazen Hueres Dreagen America Suttor Thormas Barlow Cheasberlin Colonial Office Frst Hall

Workmen Elect Officers at International Supreme Assembly

The Antient Code et United Workmen elected officers at their supreme assembly. Officers named include Supreme Monster Workman A. C. Hirwick, Supreme Foreman HOH Matson, Supreme Guide Louis C. Merrill, and other high posts. Trustees named include Thomas Leegatte Rosa Exlwin Danforth S. L Johnson. Meeting location selected as next venue.

Ffaln United Supreme Monster Hirwick Buffsto Seer Hoh Matson Aco Supreme Guide Louis C Thomas Leegatte Rosa Exlwin Danforth San Francisco Johnson I.eno Portland Ore

Atchison Man Dies By Own Hand On Farm

A June 18 report from Atchison describes Christopher Butt killing himself at his farm. He reportedly faced stress over support for cutting Nid wheel work and needed a few men to assist. His brother said this was one of three prior incidents, with the man in good health beforehand.

Ang Howe Ibe Ereotl Beall Otley Pated Indepen Jones Atchison, Kan Christopher Butt Atchison

Kansas Man From Kansas At Pan American Exposition

W Morgan state printer from Topeka and Hutchinson visited Buffalo for the Pan American exposition and described reactions to Kansas people. He recalls Kansas stereotypes and a reception for the man from Kansas who "knows Mrs Nation" amid wax figures and crowd chatter. He notes Kansas is perceived as wealthy and influential, shaping how Kansans are viewed by Eastern observers.

Mr. Nation W. Morgan Topeka Hutchinson Buffalo Hutchinson News Kansia WRX Midway Queen Victoria Frances Willard Mrs. Ludgert Mary Queen Jessie Morrison Kansas Mrs. Nation Cleopatra's Court Kanmus Mra Kuneas Kanwar Heath Kanexs

Hill at the Bar in Mollneux Poison Case Appeal

Ex Senator David B Hill argues before the New York Court of Appeals in the Mollneux poisoning appeal, contending that overwhelming evidence links the defendant to the crime. He claims the forged names and intercepted letters tie Mollneux to Mrs Adams’ case, and that the defense failed to prove innocence.

Buffalo N. Y Holand B. Molleux Katherine J. Adams Court of Appeals David B Hill Molineux Ds Euttt Zellar New York Maalineen Reickerbocker Athletic Club Crise Carvalho Acquadd Ainge Eich Hill Adams Barnett oCrniah

Jury weighs evidence in Castle case murder trial

El Dorado dispatch reports the jury in the Castle case must decide if Jessie Morrison killed Mrs. Castle after a quarrel over belief in Mr Castle. The scene at the Castle house is described with witnesses recounting the confrontation and the wound that followed.

Kansas City el Dorado Hes Garts Clin Cautle Jessie Morrison Mrs. Castle M Jelief Castle Attorn Leydi Marrinot Emma R. Spangler Castile House Tanai Perry

Dig for Coal Promoter Eyes Dudley Farm Venture

Dudley promoter announces a coal drill project on Dudley Farm south of Topeka in Shawnee County. He has secured over half of the $5,000 target with prominent capitalists showing interest. Surface prospects and geological notes are mixed as backers seek a productive coal seam, while local names and investors from Topeka and vicinity are mentioned in the bid to fund the operation.

Shaynee L. B. Dubrun Dudley Wwe Veesh Dria Mont Beaumont Benen Bothara Abeaune Mies Toneka Br Wisbud Gu Dudley Foun Mtulvalle Mi Potter P. Lawie Grantis

Eulogize Pingree in a Midwest Third-Party National Effort

The report outlines efforts to form a third party loosely tied to national reform, tracing how talks and adaptations from Michigan and other states inspired a coalition. It notes Kansas, Iowa, Missouri, Colorado, and others inviting regional groups to unite for broader national organization and possible electoral influence.

Kenya City Peruval Fortiers Missouri Fesnlatiann Fi Mate B Michigan Kansas Lews Metracka Colorado

South Africa voyage tied to government task forces

Chea Breclo Haeps Commilesis Prom British Government Chas formerly of Tomes now of St Joseph will sail to South Africa to join a government commission. Mrs Atrele will follow later. Decree approved and arrangements set for Ber.

Stewle Tomes St Joseph Pir South Africa Atrele

1800 Return to Work in Dexton Cash Register Works

The National Cash Register plant in Dexton, Ohio resumes operations after the week with all departments filled. About one thousand workers are reportedly back at work as the plant restarts amid full production capability and steady demand.

Dexton

McKinney Condition Update From Washington

Dr. Titeey reported at the White House that Mrs. McKinney continues to improve. The briefing noted no further complications and cited stable vitals amid ongoing care for the patient in New York.

Mra McKinney Junie i Dr. Titeey Witte

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Wedge Congress Dave Cornell Rockefeller Donstes University Meier Teddy and Twain MES Kedzie CG. B. Hoffman Millers’ Export Company A. P. Collins Grain and Live Stock Association B Hoffman Kansas Millers Exporting Co Gov. Pingres Southern Prison Weber Wnall U. W. Supreme Lodge Morgan State Morrison Dudley Farm Dolman Paes Rasciuthan Wate Sau Prentian
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