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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1900

Page

6

Indians Arrested in Alaska Native Murder Case

In Vancouver two Alaska Natives face charges for the murder of Mr and Mrs Worthing. Victims were found near their home in a distant area while the attackers reportedly fled after the shooting. Police indicate the case centers on an incident from October with the victims located in a remote setting.

Alaska Worthing Vancouver Cy Maron India Mim Pritt Werthys Bonn

Sheldon Apologizes Over International Ties Fallout

A fragmented report details Sheldon’s apology amid controversy over ties to various European groups. It notes reactions from Carl A. Green, president of Metheny Lolli at Lindeborn, and references correspondence with a Swede and concerns about anarchist influence.

Booker Hay Churive Guchiaddian Aroinec Patricatty Populatius Althoceh Sheldon Shekier Rus Lane Europe Carl A. Geneon Metheny Lolli Lindeborn Tate tor_baneity Witeiwries Mr. Sheiden Ty Inc

England SIOE Benefit Theater Night for Widows and Soldiers

A theater event in England hosted to aid widows orphans and dependants of soldiers who died in the South African War. The theater featured American and Naga performers, with around 100 attendees contributing to the fund. A timber road construction contract was reported in Portland Oregon, tying routes along the Klamath river from Klamathon to Hornbrook, funded by Southern Pacific interests.

Loule Afaren South Africa Minin Audiones Welch Ares Bundred Willnrs Portland Gre Gersmian Crom Ashland Evebar & Cosine Cnesgo Greacon Stich and Alle Fond Mies Kinsodth Falls Oregon Klamath River Klamath River To A Point Heteeen Klamathon Hornbrook Cal Southern Pacific

North Topeka Community Notices In A Busy Week

Local items announce visitors and residents, church events, sal es and social gatherings in North Topeka. Names such as Thome, Thompson of Leonards, Miss Nien, Mrs. Lesley, and Mrs. Chaney appear along with venues like Kansas Avenue and Rochelle avenues. An Easter bazaar, a church conference in Topeka, and a school entertainment scheduled for Friday the 20th are noted amid illness, travel, and farewell gatherings.

Thome Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Kaver Kurtais Avenue L.A Dotman Kansan Avenue Mite Mand ‘Thompson Leonards Vile Courtney Kitts Chenes Kan Hey Frank Ladies” Aid Society of the Bkinner Ranges Avenue Shipmont Yafternoon Jerome Colvin van Duren H.W. Chaney Kansas City M. He Cheney Kanass Avenus Argonauts Swane C. Nichols van Buren Street A.J. Ashpale Calvin Holman Kaw M. E Ainte Kanaan Lai Hoffat Mersey Rankin Shawnee County, Institute Arnold Quincy Schivol Qlcture Fund Quincy School Tne Lame Sf Pranke Ewker North Kansas Lle Sane A. J. Uastien

Street Railway Magnate Dies in Newark

Bernard M. Shanter, prominent street railroad magnate who led the Great North Jersey Street Railway company, died at his Newark home aged years. He oversaw lines spanning five counties and influenced regional trolley operations for decades.

New York Bernard M. Shanter Street Callionaire Newark N. J Tothly Great North Jereee Street Railway Company Aeldlain Hernand M. Stanfer

Annul Harbor Contract for San Pedro Breakwater

Washington reports General Wilson annulled the Chicago firm Heldmeier and New's contract to build the San Pedro breakwater Cal. due to failure to meet monthly rock deliveries and overall progress. New bids will be invited to complete the project which began July 1 1908 at a price of 1 388157.

San Pedro Washington Wisen Heldmeier New Chicaga California Myler Curos Elvin Mareh Tribune Fron Wilson Army Engineers Lod Dineier & New of Chicago Bah Pedra Cal Frn Fascot Conact Thin Fen Congress Ine Army Miller Dean Uiat Love Bey Teley General Wit & Cf Heldmier & Neu San Chenento Island Santa Catalina Chief of Engineers Blasia Iestead Fritin

Goebel Assassination Suspects Named in Kentucky Case

Lexington report identifies a mulatto man called Tallow Dick Combs, once of Winchester and Beattyville, and a black partner Hodersmith as involved in the Goebel killing plot. They allegedly traveled to Frankfort five days before the January 30 shooting and watched for Goebel’s arrival, with prosecutors preparing to prove their guilt despite fears of lynching.

Lexington Fred Goebel State House Frankfort Tallow Dick" Combs Beattyville Winchester Hodersmith Broadway Lewis Gerbel le Chaimed

DEWEY AT SAVANNAH WEATHER DELAYS TRIP

Inclement weather threatened Admiral Dewey's Savannah visit with rain delaying the morning drive. By noon he and a citizen committee boarded the revenue cutter for a river trip as city and harbor vessels were decorated. Mrs Dewey received entertainments from a ladies committee.

Savannah Dewes Iain Déwey Ladien

Cabinet silent on Porto Rico tariff bill after talks

Washington March 20 cabinet meeting yielded no new action on the pending Porto Rico tariff bill. Postmaster General back from the capital discussed political mood in the region while Senators Spawner and Foraker conferred with the president before the meeting. no plan changes reported.

Porto Rico Washington Spawner Foraker Topera State Journal Uy Sped

Boundary changes redefine voters choose reps by district

Attorney General Godard informs Republican county rental committee that ward boundary shifts alter voter representation. Voters will cast ballots for the representative of the district where they reside, with examples from Lowman, Potn, and other wards. About twenty one moved from the Fifth ward to the Second. Special elections planned where boundary changes affect voters.

Godard Lowman Hin Wil Potn Ax Sc

Horlocker Trial Opens in Hastings Neb Courtroom

The Horlocker murder trial resumed in Hastings Neb on March 20 with Viola Horlocker facing a charge of attempting to poison Mrs Morey. The courtroom was sparsely attended, only Horlocker and her sister present, as jury selection began. The regular panel exhausted by 10 am, a special venire was ordered, and court adjourned to tomorrow afternoon.

Hiestings Neb Viola Horlocker Leavenworth Kan Herbert F. Clark W. OC. Hook United States Datriet Court Fredonia Ho Lyster Loater Clark Cupid Lyster

Oust Mulvane Probate Removal Request Filed

An application in the Probate court seeks removal of John Mulvane as administrator of the Burns estate. Pauline M. Horne of Cleveland acts for her son Charles F. Horne, the heir, claiming Mulvane cannot serve the estate fairly. Judge Dolman will hear arguments on the matter in March.

John #. Mulvane Hoss Burns Pauline M. Horne Cleveland Ohio Charles F. Horne Mra Horne Charles J. Horne Mra. Burns Meir Lewis Aie Horne Orton Ry Mulvané A. B Quinton Tn Tin Dolman

Obituary and Notices From Global Telegrams

The brief telegraph notices report the deaths of Sir Edmund Veitel Fiue in Modu Pest and Hernand M. Stanford in Newark. Other items note a boat capsizing on the Danuin river, parliamentary return for Lambeth, and various legal and cultural notices from New York, Melbourne, Vienna, and London.

Chicago and Dewey Parade Arrangements Reported

The Dewey day parade committee in China reports plans for a large demonstration. General James F. Wade is considered grand marshal, with Colonel George Mewie as chief of staff. The parade will feature military escorts and divisions of veterans, Illinois National Guard, and civic groups.

China James F. Wade Department of the Dakotas Department of the Lakes George M. Mewie Staf Navy Army Veterans of Illinois National Run

Bill to Permit Foreigners to Use American Courts

Washington March 20 the house committee considered Hitt's bill to authorize indemnity claims of foreigners prosecuted in our courts. It would cover cases arising from riots against Chinese and other foreigners. Amendments limit debt to nations granting U S citizens equal rights and apply to action starting from the riot period. Final action postponed.

Washington Judeary Committee Thes House Hitt United States

Fortifications Debate On Great Britain Border Actions

Washington hears debate over a wartime committee report directing the war secretary to inform U S representatives about British fortifications on the northern frontier and Pacific coast. The matter draws sharp criticism from Sulzer over pro English policy and secret information. The House votes to lay the resolution on the table 110 to 97. A Land Bill on second class mail is scheduled for Thursday.

Washington Hull Lows Committee On Ue Bothe Great Britain Puppet Sound Pacific Aratlinis Sulzer Hay Wan Lot Saliathry South Africa der Muhd Mr. Ia

Goebel assassination probes span Kentucky and Winchester

Cincinnati dispatch reports T C Campbell says the Goebel assassin remains at large and that three thousand armed men may be needed to reach an eastern Kentucky county. Frankfort sources reveal an alleged confession by KF Golden of Barbourville, watched by investigators as a key witness. Golden's movements and possible link to Caleb Powers emerge as Goebel camp maintains strict surveillance in Winchester.

Cincinnati T. C. Campbell William Goebel Commonwealth Goebel Cerain Kentucky antti-Goebel Elac Tom Diomain Frankfort KF Wharton Goldeh Barbourgulé Williams Goebel Golden Tepublican Frankland County Polsgrove Ut Ie Winchester Barbourville F. Whartum Golden Cate F. W. Golden Caleb Powers Nion Lexington

Grmof Brothers to Open Department Store in Merchants Street Building

In Emporia the Grmof Brothers plan to start a department store on Merchants Street between Sixth and Seventh. A large building retrofitting is underway. The firm consists of A W Tanner and J Sf Tanner, with around fifty employees expected and strong local trade anticipated. Previously the firm operated in Emporia then Topeka before returning to the same building.

Wosk Grmof & Brothers Merchants Street A. W. Tanner J. Sf. Tanner Frm Palat Emporia Topeka Toperture

Market Report From Chiesko March 2

Today's market notes show mixed commodity activity with oats, corn, and hogs exhibiting varying shifts. Cattle receipts steady near strong, hogs steady to firm, and lambs noted for spring demand amid fluctuating wholesale prices and regional price movement.

Franses City Celpts Tio Dulles Brule Salem Pasanees oReceina Lambs Mittons Hort Sa

New York Uptown Gossip on Markets and Mistrust

In New York and Boston circles traders discuss persistent speculation and tepid legitimacy in the market. Reported shifts include union ties, dividend expectations, and labor tensions amid a volatile trading week. The piece notes cautious sentiment about a coming April and June timetable, with mixed views on future market stability.

New York Boston Third Avenue Smacific I Htsnes Dvcider Cicago Thieetek April Giesen Eahin Fom

Market and Grain Reports Show Mixed Prices Across Regions

The bulletin details wheat and corn receipts, shipping totals, and price ranges from Chicago and Minneapolis to London and Liverpool. It notes slow wheat cargoes, lower prices in some markets, and varying futures quotes, with figures for carryover, stocks, and daily changes.

J.C. Gabies the Tower London Truten Mae City Alia Chicago Minneapolis Duluth

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