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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 28, 1901

Page

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Marquand Failure Ties Seventh National Collapse

New York June 28 Henry Marquand Co bankers and brokers faced failure with the Seventh National Bank crisis amid a planned restructuring and investigations. Frank Sullivan Smith led operations while Henry Marquand III remained president. creditors faced uncertain recoveries as securities and bonds were mobilized to cover obligations.

New York Henry Marquand £ Co Frank Sullivan Smith Amtigues Ahardly Bruith Quilly Prank B Puor House of Marquand & Co Smith Guy Rathing Fim Learia Ameren Car and Foundry Atelieca Kansas & Turse Miscourt Pueblo Sa Slountain Marquand & Im Taut Henry W. Turt Savag & Cadwallader Aniceneye Mawitien Grm Fsay A & Cocota Henry Marquind Nation Park Bank Rathrond Guilds Prank & Smith Warlenen Marquand Qeanracoun Mortherm Henry Marquand Ie Gas and Pleetrie Company Herami

Local Board Names Interim President and Officers

A garbled report indicates O. M. was named interim president by the board, with Beauchuten named to a key role. The text suggests a change in leadership during a meeting, but specific dates and full names are unclear.

Gomperts Hart Ill After Car Crash Injures Two Children

Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, lies dangerously ill in Washington after a concussion of the brain and possible skull fracture. His condition is critical but physicians hope for recovery. He was injured when a car accident damaged his memory and his two children, who were with him, for an outing.

Washington Samuel Gompers American Federtion of Labor Herobably

Ice price hike pressed by Topeka company

The People’s Ice company of Topeka plans to raise wholesale ice prices from 540 to 4 per ton. Manager Dick ty claims no change in the price will affect shipments to distant markets while noting weather and storage constraints. The firm says reserves are stored to meet any demand.

People's Ice Company Huis Ecouteel

Output of the mines shines in U S mineral output

New York June 28 The Engineering and Mining Journal issues full details of US mineral output for 1900. The total value tops 51 billion with coal and iron leading, petroleum and copper strong, while clay products and building stone rise in value. Silver remains minor.

New York United States Cne Pladexerith Ald Bilver

Sat-urday Baseball Notes and Postmaster Appointments

Saturday baseball mentions LA A and MCA playing in Wash and other errors list players Fournier and Girar in results. June 24 Postmaster appointments include Orrie n Tarter Sedgwick City Lewis Speciman Stalviile Mitchell county. Temperatures across cities noted. Mrs McKinley improves and took her usual drive without her husband.

Curious discrepancy in Chinese Indemnities prompts debate

Washington July 23 officials note a 35 million mei excess in China's indemnity payments, about 4.5 million dollars more than all powers demanded. The error is traced to miscalculations in Pekin and hurried Chinese acceptance, with focus on how excess funds and bond terms for Japan will be addressed. The issue has been raised to the president to gauge U.S. stance.

Washington China Pekin Japan Mattar

Erith transport brings Boer prisoners to Bermuda

In Hamilton Bermuda June, the Armenian ship Erith arrived with the first shipload of Boer prisoners to be quartered at Darrels. Health officers met the vessel as it entered port. reports indicate limited health checks and a brief, orderly process amid arrivals.

Hamilton Bermuda Darrels Newness Hess

Topeka Ordinance May Be Repealed On Blank Cartridges

A movement urges repeating the anti shooting ordinance next Monday to lift the embargo on blank cartridges. Merchants have bought large stocks with one man investing 3200 and another 7000, risking surplus if enforcement continues. Police enforcement is questioned as the ordinance sparsely mentions crackers and pocket money purchases.

Topeka

Weather Forecast Sparks Fourth of July Firework Debate

The morning forecast predicts possible thunderstorms tonight and Saturday with limited rain through July 6. Reporter notes heavy firecracker activity may have influenced expectations, but municipal officials deny permits. Cooler trend expected after a hot spell, with a 78 degree low and northwest winds at 20 mph. The Grand Jury also met today in Chicago.

Weather Bureau

Hartman Awarded $365 After Malicious Prosecution Verdict

A jury rendered a verdict in Hartman v Knight finding malicious prosecution. The panel awarded $365 for damages and later agreed the $35 already paid should be added to the total to reflect lost time and inability to secure employment.

Sidi Hartman Knight Wees Mied Kolebt Sens Asd

Paris to Hanover Race Sides With Daring Mishap

In the Paris to Hanover stretch of the car race, Fournier led the first stage at 70 kph, covering 456 kilometers in 6 hours 35 minutes, with Giardot and others close behind. Foxhall Keene escaped a tire burst near Hastogne, France, while a collision in Cassel damaged vehicles and a child, and the race resumed at 5 pm local time.

Aix la Chapelle Paris Hériin Hanover Fournier Foxhall Keene Hastogne Belgium Ir. Keene Cassel Girardot Tallewind Chancel M. Pournier Aix Bordeaux M. Fournier Mm. de Keyst Voigt Furman

Home Defenders Plan Camp Design to Smash Beer Carloads

A Topeka group called the Home Defenders met at Dr Eva Harding's office to discuss plans to smash a weekly beer carload from Kansas City. They noted carloads are unloaded at Rock Island and Union Pacific sidetracks and aimed to attack the next shipment despite past setbacks. Mayor Hughes was informed by Dr Harding of a beer car being unloaded in North Topeka.

Eva Harding Kansas City Topeka Cast Curtis Frank Raynor Rock Island Union Pacific Hughes Harding North Topeka Ss Te

American Millionaires Charter Train to London for Breakfast

Wealthy Americans led by J Pierpont Morgan and C A Griscom chartered a special train from London to Southampton to board the Hamburg American steamer Ischl and enjoy extra breakfast time. The party included Carter, Choate, and other U S and British associates, with no business plans stated.

London J. Pierpont Morgan W. L. Elkins P. A. B. Widener C A. Griscom United States Southampton Carter Joseph H. Choate Fete Hins Sul Siz Am Bale Deitechlind Dire Mire Aire W. K Vanderbilt Shekib Bey Munich New York Deutechsand Pierpoard A. B. Widener Bere Payne Whitney Pierre Lorillard Timothy Lo Woodruff John T. Waterbury London Daily Express Mongan Trav Journal and Advertiser J. Pierpont Morgin Harvard

Carrie Nation visits Carthage in divorce claim clash

Mrs Carrie Nation arrives in Carthage to denounce a local joke theater showing her pictures. She asserts ownership of the images and that she has never been divorced, while claiming Topeka Gym sold the photographs and that evidence was secured.

Carthage Carrie Nation Beruteabe Topeka Hee

Woman testifies in murder case of husband in Ohio

Mrs Hilwin Ruthven, wife of Cleveland man Hein Who was electrocuted at the pen, made a last plea with Rev W M Langford present. She claimed she and her husband quarreled and that Charles Jacobs urged burglary plans. She aided Jacobs in the crime but denied injuring Shipp and asserted her husband’s innocence.

Columbus Ohio Hilwin Ruthven Cleveland W. M. Langford Donald Wight Charles Jacobs Ruthven Jacobs Ship Shipp Sruuhven Tue

Feud Tensions Mirror Quiet Coal Region

In Thacker West Virginia on June 3 the coal strike feuded tension remains calm as miners and officials from Matewan Fer and nearby towns brace for potential clashes. Sheriff Hatfield and company leaders face cautious residents while union supporters gather. authorities claim the standoff is a waiting game with no immediate breach reported.

Thacker W. Va Stelkers Hatfield Citzeny Matewan Daniel Voyw Sam T. Lambert Kentucky Fis

Federal Bank Debate in Swiss Cities Sparks Policy Split

News brief notes a proposed federal bank with a central institution in Berne while the national senate favors a central bank in Zurich. In The Hague, Dutch cabinet resigns after elections shift government support by 13 seats.

Federal Berne Switzerland Bil National Senief State Council Zurich Hague Haw

Rush for stamps as new tax rules take effect

Washington dispatch reports bureau of engraving and printing workers rushing to supply millions of new stamps for the amended war revenue act. Internal Revenue and collectors nationwide receive orders as night work continues and offices open after midnight to meet daylight Monday start. Beer and cigar stamps are redesigned with large shipments delivered, including 100,000 beer, 990,000 cigars, and 270,000 cigar stamps.

New Fork Bureau of Engraving and Printing Washington Presa War Revenue Internal Revenue Bureau Treasury Department Internal Revenue Collectors Abe Union Porto Rico Thinwail Firel Beve Commissioner of Internal Revenue Yerkesses

Smashers' New Trial and Fire Commissioner Indictments

Relates to a new trial request by Rev F W Emerson and Dr Mitchell after a verdict on unlawful assembly. Separately, New York grand juries indict Fire Commissioner John J Scannell for neglect of duty and, with William L Markle, for conspiracy over procurement of nearly all fire department supplies.

F. W. Emerson MR. Mitchell Alstrict Court New York John J. Scannell Scannell William L. Marke Fire Department

Secretary Wilson Reviews Cabinet Meeting Details

Secretary Wilson led most of today's cabinet session through department work details. No public business of note was transacted. Hay Long and Postmaster General Smith were absent. John Gor named acting president of Tabor College and dean of the faculty at the Iowa college in Tabor.

Washington Wilson Secretarine Hay Long Smith Tabor College Omaha John Gorchurch Omaha Presbyterian Theological Seminary Tabor Iowan Haw

Death of Colt Sparks Curiosity in Town

Fragmentary obituary notes a death connected to a notable Colt horse and a public interest story. It mentions a financial figure and a local account, with references to a well known thoroughbred and a recent event. Details are unclear due to damaged text.

SAFE ROBBER HANGED IN BIRMINGHAM

Frank Miller mass robber who murdered Policeman Adame was hanged at 10 55 o clock. The case involved a police ambush with two officers shot and killed during a pursuit after a robbery at a Standard G4 company site. Miller and Duncan were linked to the crime. Miller was executed, Duncan received a life sentence. A later appeal over citizenship and commutation failed.

Birmingham Ala Frank Miller Adame Z. W. Adasie Kiridey Adaime Frank Sller Frank Duncan Miller Duncan Supreme Court Aliie Sried Paron Alonzo ‘Wilttagas William Pratt Mines Bob Callahan

Stated picnic near Auburn draws crowds for temperance event

About 60 or more people gathered at a large Sunday school and temperance picnic twenty second annual event, southwest of Auburn. Attendees arrived by horse and wagon, with no one walking. The program featured red, lemonade and orange cider, recitations, speeches by Rev Charles Sheldon and James A Troutman on temperance, and Auburn talent performances. Politicians were present including Cyrus Leland, though no notable political outcome occurred. The afternoon and evening included singing, band music and a two and a half hour play titled Tony Use Congret.

West Pena Auburn Charles O Sheldon James A. Troutman Cyrus Leland Leland Will Tony

Coronation Proclamation Marks Edward’s Accession Readings

London June 28 royal proclamation announced King Edward’s accession and coronation next June. The ceremony at St James's Palace featured heralds, marshall, and trumpets with officials in ornate regalia, crowd gathering, and the proclamation read for the royal procession toward Temple Bar and the Royal Beatenie.

London Edward St. Jamen Palsce Temple Mer St. James William Henry Winder Hamercus Ueir Norrey King of Gordon Ambrose de Listener Sverard Sverard Gresn}, the Sorcerer Herald Fenty Parnher Mopisough House Tasine de Balcns Tavine Eawantete Ebticis Arma Conelid Carerlagen Tie Teraide Piredvante Temple Bar Beotenie Ternulliles Miryay Green Aleritts Temple Mar

Sharkey and Maher Fight Set for July 2 at Columbia Park

New York June 25 Walter Schughter signs Sharkey to wrestle Peter Maher in a five fall match in rolling style to open the turf at Columbia baseball park Philadelphia in the afternoon of July 2.

New York Walter Schughter Tor Ehurkey Peter Maher Columbia Baseball Perk

Unclear Legislative Scene Spotty Report From Topele

Fragmentary dispatch describes W A Reeder and other Bixit district politicians arriving in Topele. Drowned in Bissau mentioned. Debates in chamber of deputies referenced with tensions, no adjournment. Gorman candidacy noted with informal announcement and dinner in Baltimore.

W. A. Reeder Lawes Topele Reeder

Fockey McDonald Desi Denver Dead in City of Consumption

Johnny McDonald a famed California jockey known for riding top Horas Oynery in the country has died. The report notes weather indications in Chicago with cooler conditions expected tonight and mentions a forecast for a damp, windy night.

Fockey McDonald Denver Johnny McDonald California Jowkey

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