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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1901

Page

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Kruger to Come and Boer Ties in US Stance

New York dispatch reports Boer sympathizers in the United States preparing for a visit by Mr Kruger to the countrys capital. Officials deny peace negotiations and say independence remains the basis. Mrs Botha’s Europe trip is not linked to peace efforts.

New York Washington United States Kroger Montage White Tron Yeal W. Vantlop Hoogtam Rees Wether Chowis Ceenven Pierce Oran Pree New Yorkr Wasterfioest Maslean Are. Botkat Europe Hen Hinhand Gener Schalkturger Vanner Hoogt General Botha Kriger Eet Kruger Brita Brive Iit Dente

Meat to Go Up in Topeka War Prices Fall

In Topeka a war over meat pricing grows heated as Feaddy brothers face pressure from firms trying to push costs down. Market activity shows prices dropping to a low as 3 to 6 cents, with lines forming at bargain outlets while concerns over trust and competition rise.

Topeka Feaddy Brothers Enim Gmiter Fee Diets & Dn

Washburn Man Named AAD Associated Press Dispatch

An AAD designation is reported for Civerett Conant, former Washburn College faculty member in Topeka, now a Sowa resident teaching Emuelisi in the Philippines. Friends note his recent years at Washburn, with uncertain tests and duties in Manila.

AAD Associated Presse C.iverett Conant Washburn College Topeka Sowa Chicske Emuelisi Philippines Mrr Corns Ure- Vertity Manta Conants

Break in Westphalia Carriage Incident Report

A drunken man approached a carriage in Gorhunt Westphalia from Snsdei to Begn and broke a window. The incident involved Frederik Witm two other individuals and caused minor injuries. Police report unclear details due to OCR corruption but confirm the disruption occurred on the road.

Sprederick Witm Snsdei Gorhunt Westphalia

Locomotive Blaze Kills Fireman Near Eanes City

A Chicago and Alton locomotive exploded near Blun Cit fifteen miles from here, scalding fireman Louis Crowley and severely burning him. The engineer Geo Owens and others were injured in the incident.

Eanes Oty Tee Hitler Chicago & Alton Blun Cit Eneinert Geo Louis Crowley Crowley

Bethishem Steel Company Announces Annual Meeting

Old funder records reveal Bethlehem Steel Company planning its annual meeting. The notice highlights leadership, location, and date details for shareholders to attend or vote.

Faint Rounds in Company Election Reported

The report shows net earnings for the year ending April and a loss of 33,463,736. It details interest charges including 907,000 on Bethlehem bond holdings and a 6 percent stake in Bethlehem Tron stock. No details on property or shares were mentioned.

Fie Nail Lowe Hethiehen Tron Bethiehem Troon Narptus Santa

Chaffee Reports on Pekin Relief and Looting Risk

Washington June 20 General Chaffee’s report on the Pekin relief expedition discusses Japanese and Allied actions, looting concerns, and the fate of laborers and civilians. He notes undisguised looting threats and the restraint shown by American troops, with comments on the broader military situation and city conduct.

Washington Chaffee Bowen Colmme Pes Couptey Ane Pekin Siytie Chiffer Sare Torhideen Take Forbinden

Months to Wait Buffalo Fate of Molineux Murder Conviction

The fate of Roland Molineux, convicted of murder in the poisoning of Mrs Katharine Adams, remains unsettled. In December 1898 the New York Court of Appeals has heard arguments, but a decision will not be announced for several months as justices prepare for the next term in Albany.

Buffalo Roland Molineux Katharine J. Adams New York Kerem Court of Appeals Albanny

Madden pressuring Jeffries for quick title bout

Billy Madden, manager of Gus Rahim, says he has waited long enough for Jeffries to accept a match. If the Californian delays further he will stage a world championship bout with Rahim, then challenge Jeffries to defend against him. Madden asserts he has done all possible to obtain a definite response from the champion.

New York Billy Madden Gus Rahim Jeffries Akron Rip Beetemia Jeffzien Mander Cornett Madden

May Not Appeal in Barbara Tauer Case

Barbara Tauer won a verdict for the full amount she sought against the Lane estate in a probate court case. Attorneys for the Lane estate have not yet decided whether Urey will appeal the decision rendered yesterday.

Barbara Tauer Lane Urey Yestrrday Bells Toelen Yeure

Traffic Chief for Harriman Lines Planned

San Francisco dispatch reports J C Stubbs, vice president of Southern Pacific, has arrived to discuss a new traffic manager role aimed at unifying traffic across Harriman properties. The plan would place Stubbs in charge of Southern Pacific Union Pacific Oregon Railroad and Navigation and Oregon Short Line traffic, reporting to their boards and centralizing methods without full consolidation.

San Francisco J. C Stubbs Southern Pavitt Harriman Chicago Haix Stubl Harriaan Harrimen Hartman Stubbs Stabbe Teafie In & Word Mr. Stubbs Southern Pacific Union Pacific Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company Oregon Short Line Tam Sr Hardman Harriman Ia Ulinels Central Chicago A& Alton Horfzonious Fiser Harvinga Tamm Beanne Chichga Bayoy Ayer Hays Fort Stubbe Southern Paetic Otter Chichen Northern Pacific Great Northern Darius Milice Drawentee Gould Mnes Texas Rio Grande Mullen Mer Burt Oman Preadint Gorace G. Burt Unien Pacific Miepktch Nesard Trac Harrimin Ant Eps Burt Abe I “ R. Bede

Francisco dispute quoted veteran spawns tense remarks

A veteran figure is quoted amid a Francisco dispute, with contentious comments highlighting the strain and divisions surrounding the matter. The remarks reflect strong feelings as the situation unfolds.

Attempt on Boss Shepard Sparks West Texas Town Turmoil

A Mexican attacker fired on former U S. Senator and Westing ton ally 4. B. Shepard near his Batopilas mine. The shot grazed his head as he fled, with a running gunfight through the settlement. The assailant was captured the next day as town tensions rose and power politics shaped local response.

New York the Times Shepard Batopilus Lawkhy Mone Dusters Tim Ps Joh

Lone Wolf Fails in Oklahoma Lands Injunction

Washington June 20 Sudee Readley in equity court denied Lone Wolf and other Indians the injunction to stop the interior secretary from opening Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands in Oklahoma to settlement. The court held the question purely political and beyond judicial power.

Washington Sudee Readley Equity Court Today Lone Wolf Secretary of the Interior Oklahoma

Whale harpoon nets doomed voyage of Neah Bay Indians

A party of twelve Half-starved Indians from Neah Bay pursued a famed monster whale off the Strait of Fuca. They harpooned the whale and chased it southward, but the creature sank after being struck, leaving the hunters stranded for three days before they abandoned the prize and returned for supplies.

Port Townsend Neah Bay Straite of Fuca Ko Rosses Cape Flattery

Dewey Visits White House Before Newport Trip

Admiral Dewey called at the White House to inquire after Mrs. McKinley’s health and said he would leave Monday for Newport Rhode Island to attend a general naval board meeting where plans to meet possible war contingencies are discussed. He urged the value of a general staff for the navy and expressed hope the board’s work aids preparedness in any future conflict.

Washington Dewey White House Souter

General Rain Sweeps Kansas Statewide Weather Report

Weather reports from Cheever Jennings indicate general rain across Kansas with varying amounts in the eastern to southern divisions. Specific towns recorded rainfall totals up to 0.49 inches yesterday and smaller amounts last night, with several locations noting cloudy skies. Continuous four hour readings show mixed precipitation and overcast conditions across multiple counties including Baker, Dodge City, Manhattan, McPherson, and Wichita.

Cheerver Jennings Banta Pe Kansas Weather Bureau Baker Dodge City Dresden Bebe Macksville Manhattan Somers McPherson Osage City Setan Tereato Wichi

Preparing to Go to Europe for Mr McKinley and Provident

Washington reports Mr McKinley’s condition improving and Dr Hixey voicing encouragement. Preparations at the White House are under way for the Provident and Mr McKinley to depart next week amid Cortelyou and others arranging details.

Washington Mr. McKinley Dr. Hixey White House the Provident Jils Ee Em Sierras Cortelyou Uw Whit Atenograg

Sacred Box and Lynching Reported Near Shreveport

A Shreveport lynching followed the discovery of evidence tying two Black men to a church led by a king named Smith. Police threatened by the church found an ark like sacred box and minutes from a courtly council. The investigation linked the Foster murder to an altar group with Prophet Smith, Prince Edwards, and other princes.

New Orleans Shreveport Prince Edwards J. G. Foster Foster Plantation Staltty and McLand Howsier Smith Houston Church of the Living God Supreme Council Smith and McLand John Gray Foster Louisiana Foster Wan Bhat South Kingdom of God Banz FL K. Smith Cousell Police Church of God Prince Webb Rise Princ Hicks Prince McLand Prince John Prince Howard Lake All Saints Liu Thompson Bossier Mimbeme

Government Auction Sells Sioux City and Pacific

The governments interest in the Sioux City and Pacific Railroad company sold at treasury department auction for 1,872,000 cash and a 200,000 credit for mail and troop transport. The Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company, already operating the line, purchased the property.

Sioux City & Pacific Washington Sioux City & Pacific Railroad Company Treasury Department Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company Sioux City and Pacific

Seaton Denies Interest In Atchison Champion Buyout

Capt. John Seaton refutes claims his son Ben Gearon seeks to push a political boom for governor via a stake in the Atchison Champion. He says a half interest purchase by Wygon is unrelated to him and he would have bought it outright if involved. He insists he wants no newspaper ownership and condemns attempts to link his family to the venture.

Hin Ben Gearon Atchison John Seaton Seaton Nalf Wygon Fis

Schooner Asturia Ashore Near Aden

The schooner Asturia went ashore at Aden on June 20. A German vessel Anturia from Yokohama arrived April 10. Reportedly the Asturia will likely be a total wreck as salvage efforts proceed. London hosts a poetry reading at Oxford University with honorary degrees conferred on Dr. Francis Tacuen and Dr. Be on of laws at the Tinton Theological Seminary in New York.

Ger. Bartlett New York Gen G_ Bartlett Northfield Staten Island Rust River Cabone Charten G Aden Anturia Yokohama London Oxford University Ises Francis Tacuen Tinton ‘Theologal Seminary

Penn Crew Impresses At Henley In Debut With Quick Stroke Pace

Penn oarsmen arrived at Henley early, delighted with quarters and the river view. They moved to the starting point with Coach Ward and set a strong pace, rowing 20 to 22 strokes per minute and finishing the course in about four minutes thirty five seconds amid a small cheering crowd and steady wind.

Henley England University of Penneyivn Nia Euch Adaired Wales Rowine

Morrison Murder Trial Proceeds In El Dorado Jury Deliberates

A Kansas second trial of Jessie Morrison for murder shows limited defense evidence and ongoing testimony. Judges exclude the murder weapon line of clothing while witnesses describe injuries and family reactions. The trial, tied to the Morrison Castle tragedy, faces timing near the one year anniversary with jurors poised to deliberate.

Kansas City el Dorado Kan Jessie Morrion Usecourt Ailmmat Jessie Morrison Clara Castle Morris Amecnhos Lune Clara Custly Miss Morrison Olin Cartte JiMee Ajletuen H. H. Morrison Mia Castle Ming Mra. Castle Morgan Bir Aeli Olin Castle Morrisonn Ingieard Morrises Jessie Jeanie Morrison Morrison-Castle Amu Joneie Morrison Wiley Ext

Kilmarnock Wins in Close Fruit Memorial Heat

London June 20 reports the Fruits Memorial Stakes at Ancot where Kilmarnock trained by Whitney finished strong. Sonatics and Lord Babs dead heated for the lead with Cynical close behind as six runners started.

Whitney Ancot London

On the Slide Separation of the Sheep From the Goats Begun

A local event or debate launches with early actions described as separating supportive figures from detractors. The piece notes initial steps and notable participants shaping the process amid public interest.

Split Has Begun in Pape es eee Party Scrutiny

Fragmented and heated debates mark the split among Populist and Democratic factions after a key election ticket's maneuvering. editor Gaines signals a firm stance for a Populist paper amid cross-party tensions and calls for unified action in the party’s reform era.

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