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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1901

Page

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Formal Demand For Withdrawal Of British Troops From Russian Territory

A lengthy dispatch from New York dated March 21 reports a formal demand by Russian authorities for Britain to withdraw troops from disputed territory near Tien Tsin. The exchange includes calls for an apology and notes that England appears to be in the wrong, while no reply has yet been received by General Woguсk.

New York Wunok Woguck Cieymenbnr Associated Brean Trent Fmore

United States Open to Arbitration in Tien Tsin Dispute

A high official stated the United States is willing to use good offices to mediate the Tien Tsin dispute. Washington officials emphasize the act is conclusive and no rush to war is foreseen. Diplomats note Britain’s focus on South Africa and Germany’s potential to act as a European war power.

York Holt Great Fistain United States Itovkhhill Ee Stites Amerlcan Gov— Prrnegl Etsaln Japan Great Britain South Africa Germany

Troubles at Home Tugs at Russia's War Mood

Washington notes an expert public figure links Russia's domestic turmoil with its aggressive foreign policy. He suggests tensions after Petersburg riots reflect leadership pressure, potentially pushing Moscow toward war to mask internal weakness.

Growing in Favor Plan to Have All Share Alike in Chinese Indemnity

Washington March 4. A new US proposal seeks equal sharing of the indemnity Chinese pay to the five powers at Pekin. Most powers favor principle but disagree on distribution. US suggests dividing the total indemnity 200,000,000 into shares with the United States receiving one share. Some powers have not supported such a plan due to expense and prior punitive expeditions.

Washington Merch Bir Rorkhill United States Sito Ovine Uc China Sitten Pekin Chine

Topeka Voters Register for Santa Fe Shop Vote

Local appeals urge Topeka residents to register before the city election on April 2. Officials stress that $500 per acre compensation from Santa Fe for land will not cover all, as funds go to property owners and city improvements. Commercial club leader T J Anderson defends the plan, insisting it benefits workers and professionals alike and that the registration books close tomorrow with distribution across wards.

Santa Fe Greater Topeka Santz Fe Popeica Ua Seajor T. J. Anderson Ure Commercial Cub Pusranth Comsplrtoe Senta Fe Br. Anderson Pia Mtribe Comravreial Club

Leprosy in the Philippines Widely Spreads Foundational Report

The leprosy report from a Philippine hospital surgeon notes 20,000 island cases with concentration in southern Luzon and Mindanao, Cebu having about 2.6 million lepers? and rural areas bearing most cases. Segregation proposals include camps and a board to locate suitable leper colonies amid Army oversight. Also mentions army meat contracts and the death of Rev Dr Edward Chiengo.

Philippines Cebu Stanlia Manila Edwarda Chiengo Ar Aon

Fire Devastates Tipton County Seat Amid Mob Violence

In Lake County Tipton was nearly wiped out by a blaze that destroyed most businesses. In New Madrid a mob of about 290 seized a prisoner from the sheriff and hanged him. The region’s Black residents faced severe unrest and lynching threats as panic spread through Tiptonville and nearby Tryonite.

Union City Ren Tiptonwil Lake County New Madrid Trytonrite

Kansas Fruit Exhibit Funds Are Sold For Burden

The State Horticultural society failed to fully display its fruit collection at the Pan American exposition. Nearly forty barrels were prepared for opening display but remaining stock, over thirty barrels, was placed with a wholesale dealer for sale. Proceeds to cover collection expenses, with the rest to be borne by the society amid disappointments over Buffalo exhibit prospects.

State Horticultural Society Kaunas Buffalo Ubi Kansas

President's western trip attracts attention with invited stops

Washington March 21 The presidents proposed western tour draws interest in states along the route as invitations pour in from cities and towns hoping to host him. Representative Meyer presents a formal invitation from New Orleans officials for a stop, with plans including a river cruise, a city drive, and a banquet.

Washington White House Meyer Louisiana New Orleans Wass Meyer Meys Burleson Texas California San Francisco Connecion Evenita Ohio Barthers Yellowstone Park Denver Duluth Muffalo Worcester Concord

Wolcott Seen as Interior Secretary Pick This Week

Pueblo March 21 The Daily Chieftain reports it is now definite that Senator FQ Wolcott of Colorado will soon be appointed secretary of the interior by the president. A credible friend in the city says the announcement will be made in Washington tomorrow.

Pueblo Cala Daily Chieftain FQ Wolcott Colorado Myoored Mn Hitchcock

Trade 18 Growing in Philippine Imports from U S

Washington reports a rising trend in imports from the United States to the Philippine islands. January through August 1900 shows total trade value reaching $16,555,654 for gold and silver, with U S imports increasing 18 percent to $780,729 from the previous year, while overall imports rose 34 percent and 28 percent in related measures.

Washington Merch Philippine Islands United States United Tme

Lake Dragged Outer Garments Found on Lake Front

Chicago march 21 a woman's back intosh hat gloves and a letter signed May Comstock addressed to Sarah Wright were found on the lake front at sixty third street police learned Miss Comstock boarded with Mrs Freeman 24 North fnos wheel at the little house she was a daughter of John Comstock Benton Harbor Mich a wealthy retired fruit grower former of Florida and California she came to study music she left her violin and umbrella at the conservatory and Park Policeman Richards saw two women in a black mackintosh on the lake front but could not identify them the girl is believed drowned and no body recovered a father spurns suicide theory insisting she was kidnapped and he planned to send her to perfect her art

Chicago Comstock Sarah Wright Park Avenue Sixty-third Street Miss Comstock Florida California Tg Haiee de Savance

Two Volunteer Generals to Leave Posts

Washington reports only two of the original volunteer generals remain in service as promotions shift. General Shatter will cede command upon General Young’s arrival at Francises, while the last major general of volunteers, General Wold, may retire if offered a regular army position. The volunteer corps still holds eight brigadier generals and awaits further orders from the War Department.

Washington Gener Young Francises Wold Thi War Department Bri Generis

Collision sinks British steamer Tay near Flushing roadstead

Antwerp March 21 The steamer Chemnitz of the German Australian Steamship Company and the British steamer Tay collided in the Flushing roadstead. The Tay sank with only two crew saved. The Tay had entered the roadstead due to the prevailing storm. The Chemnitz had sailed from Sydney for Hamburg on January 14.

Antwerp Chemnits German-Australan Steamship Company Tay Jantnfeht Flushing Sydney Aus-tala Hamburg

Republicans Plan Rally Close Campaign at Auditorium

The Republican city central committee met in the Armory last night to hear reports from precinct committees. Despite some declines in turnout, organizers remain confident of success and vow to press on with election-day efforts, warning against any relaxation of work until results are decided. The text also notes a strange report about a statue that has remained solidified for 30 years, an odd museum exhibit mentioned in Albuquerque.

Republican City Central Committee Ure Armory

Fifteen Drowned in Italian Dam Break Flood

In Nepang Italy on March 21 a dam failed causing floods that drowned fifteen people and injured others. Police and firemen battled the disaster as homes were swept away and rescues were conducted.

Nepang Italy Logan Brunen

Alabama Governor Pardons Seven Train Riders

Seven teens pardoned by Governor Bantont in Alabama involved in a local scheme to ride a train without tickets. Most were union members holding union cards and claim they were not brought before a judge, detained by county authorities for 40 to 80 days. Dr J Elmer Adama, jailed for the same offense, was released this Sunday after friends paid his fine.

Bantont Iemaki Union Carta J. Elmer Adama Youos Piaidan

Senate caucus battles over North Platte senatorial nomination

In Tanoom Nebraska the Republican assembly met in caucus to nominate candidates for the North Platte senatorial seat. The first ballots listed Fraewater Melkiwhn Currie. later rounds shifted names and support, but no conclusive result emerged as factions debated fusion and party backing ahead of a potential major shift.

Tanoom Neb Marek S Assembly Tio North Pinus Fraewater Melkiwhn Currie Meiklejohn Roi Sea Thompson South Platte Harare Sena Platte Maedue Huh Hayward Miriy Regobieana Burlington Hinehan Congressimen Fainer Piette North Platts Edie Rosewater Omaha Assiatant Aicikie Eneaine Tose Biale Bellatoe Prat Gatco Custer

Carnegie comments on New York donations at Southampton

Andrew Carnegie arrived aboard the American Line ship St Luke and was interviewed in Southampton. He voiced surprise that his New York arm donation caused any public reflection and dismissed political ambitions, while a telegram from Pittsburg workers praised his generosity and a Croker remark drew his interest in foreign affairs.

Southampton Andrew Carnegie New York St. Luke Carnegie van Wyck Oe Otter Pittsburg Mr. Croker Sakrootes Croker R. Sie Isabel Erica Bern Fesbert Hart England Carnesie

Plague on a Troop of Southampton March 21

A steward of a British tramp steamer arrived from the river and not isolated. Those who had contact with him have been placed under observation.

Southampton Patras Atard Wistchs Rina Rey Tien Observatio

Fire destroys estate and contents in New York blaze

March 11 reports say the residence of George KR Riymond in Est 26 roved by fire with total values around 80 000 including building and contents. Haymonds son Charles was rescued from the flames in a scene describing property loss and partial insurance. Weather notes forecast warmer trend in Chicago and Kansas with partly cloudy skies and southerly winds.

New York George KR Riymond Haymond Charles Kansas Pals

Botha Killed and Wounded Sons in Lydenburg Action

Report from Pretoria dated March dv eaye states Botha was killed and two of his sons wounded during fighting near Lydenburg. Boer forces under General Cammbella clashed as they attempted to move a garrison from Viewewisen, with heavy combat and numerous casualties. Local roving forces are reported in the Helthyom area as the Klip river operation continues.

Ararchit Viewewisen Fidera Arpod

Jeffries in a Fight Breaks Bibs Off Chicago Man

In a chaotic scene a Chicago man alleged to have insulted Jeffries faced a sudden clash. Jeffries struck, and a punch led to Bibs breaking near the rival’s ribs amid a brawl at a saloon setting. Police intervened as the altercation escalated.

Jeffries Chicago

Fragmented State House notes and executive council references

A garbled OCR fragment mentions the State House and Executive Council along with scattered names such as Henry Beane and Frank Edam. It references deals, awards, and a pasted total amount around 1770, but the text is largely unreadable and lacks clear events or outcomes.

Asrane Weres Carpenten Henry Beane Rene Samepeny

Collision Near Dalk Involving Schooner And Steamship

A report describes a maritime collision where a steamer struck a schooner near a waterway, injuring several passengers. The steamer veered to safety within hours as rescue signals were sent and no other vessels reported harm.

The Czar in Danger Rumor of an Attempt on Life

Rumor spreads that an attempt was made on the czar amid New York reports linking Russian authorities to telegraph censorship. The message hints at heightened tensions and possible repercussions for key figures, with speculation about the czar’s safety and a swift response.

Czar Aly

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