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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1901

Page

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Topeka Opens Sixteenth Stay Sunday School Meet

The thirty-sixth annual Stay Sunday School Association convention opened in Topeka with a rally that drew about three thousand attendees. Gov. Stanley praised Sunday school work as vital and leaders outlined aims to train teachers and foster moral education nationwide. The opening program featured speeches by Rev. Spilman, Marion Lawrance, and John MacDonald, with delegates arriving amid transportation strains and a large platform gathering.

Stay Sunday School Association Topesa Topeka Lee Servine Ted Excell Chicago Ryzane Xcel Poswersen Latform W. EK .Spitiniat Haleigh N.C Party of International Sunday School Workers Marion Lawrance Toledo Ohio Surndice HM. Hamill Jacksonville Mes. Hureifl Churchea Shawner County John Mac Donald Althanet Mac

Kansas Sunday School Association Highlights at Atchison Meet

Delegates at the Kansas State Sunday School association convention in Atchison heard an annual report from general secretary J H Bugle of Athlitle, noting 69 counties reporting increased membership and 266 schools in 69 counties conducting systematic visits along with 400 addresses and 2,401 letters written. The treasurer reported disbursements. primary department activity was described. the history recalls the association’s 35 years in Atchison and plans to hold next year’s convention there.

Kansas State Sunday School Association Pirst Methodist Moorning J. H. Bugle Athiletie Kansia Une Sry Une Paiva White Axsncla Prewusnor Snall Don Kinney Exécu- Myo Topeka Parsons Reas Aidltorias Nesta Connec Tooele Mfillinill Atchivan Atchison Debigaten Atchison

McKinley Tour Abruptly Terminated by Mrs McKinley's Illness

President McKinley halts planned state trip to return to Washington due to Mrs McKinley's serious illness in San Francisco. Doctors warn he may stay weeks. university commencement rites proceed with Secretary Hay in for the president.

San Francisco Cal Gortelyow Associated Press Scott McKinley Berkiny University of al Harpis Mra Hayanting Benjamin Ids Wheeler University of California San Frantisco Rixey Hirsch F. Elder McKinney Sita Market Battery Streets Bay Big Golden Gate State University Mexinisy Hixey Herkeiey Sins Tinea Wm. Mckinley United States McKease Comfort Saas Sa Qitteinisy Dar Stether Mery. McKinney Ena

Arrival of President McKinley Parade Through City Streets

A crowded city welcomes President McKinley with a large parade from the depot to the grand hotel. Cavalry, infantry, and artillery units march, bands play, sirens and bells echo, and a cheering crowd blankets the route. Mayor Phelan addresses, McKinley responds, and cabinet members flank the president as he tours key buildings and is greeted by prominent locals.

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Corn Price Soars as Phillips Controls Deliveries

Chicago May 1 George H Phillips held the corn deliverable for May rising to 60 cents from 54, the highest since May 1 1832. In forenoon trading he bought over 1 200 000 bushels, sold mainly in small lots to buyers claiming delivery. Two houses short about 600 000 bushels arranged privately with publishers for quantity at 40 cents per bushel. The combine average price 45 cents implies a profit of about 975 000 on the sales to date.

Chicago George H. Phillips Rodky Martin Philips Pulilion Pala Tay

Nine Men Killed in Farmington Coal Explosion

In Farmington West Virginia on May 15 nine men died and several were injured when a George Creek Chal amp Ton company coal mine exploded. Dozens were present with many bodies recovered while others remain missing as investigators and doctors rush to the scene.

Farmington W. Va George Creek Chal & Ton Company Bf Grad Curl Striver Daniel Altera Tony Roumenio A Everson Res Becta Manor Beatty

Santa Pe Orders More Engines picnianas

Chicago May 15 forecast for sale tonight and Paters day except local thunder storms probable variable. The management of the Santa Espatinas orders fifteen engines to be delivered during World War era. Company seeks to place or era Cur forty more making total of 105. The motive power cost around 2,000,000 dollars, setting a record for orders of late in the ind. sector.

Santa Pe Picnianas Santa Espatinas An- Chicago

Rio Grande Western sale to Denver & Rio Grande impact

Denver may approve a deal returning the Rio Grande Western to the Denver and Rio Grande, creating direct Denver Salt Lake Ogden and St. Louis Missouri Pacific links. The line runs Grand Junction to Ogden, spans about 75 miles, and includes Utah mines. The transaction also grants a half interest in the Colorado Midland to the Denver & Rio Grande, with the other half held by Colorado & Southern.

Denver, Cola Granite Western Railroad Denver & Bio Grande Railroad Denver & Hio Grande Railway EP. Jeffery Isade Rio Grande Western Colorado Denver & Itty Grande Gould- Harriman Syndicate Denver Salt Lake Ogden St. Louis Missouri Pale Grand Junction Gala Utah Forma Pacific Coast Owna Cval Hic Grande Western Denver & Elo Grande Colorado Midland The Colorado & Southern Railroad

Boer Break Down Amid Cold and Famine Reports

London dispatches report rapid Boer breakdown due to cold and starvation with news of guerrilla bands surrendering to British lines and heavy Boer losses in horses and cattle. British relief efforts protect and feed women and children as weather and veld conditions hinder Boer resistance.

London Lori Kite Botha Delarey Felten Cape Southampton Winston Churchill Musenghams

Tragic double suicide tied to family dispute in Washington

In Everett, a Seattle Bridge Co. worker reprimanded his 15 year old son for a minor offense. The boy obtained a gun and killed himself, and the father, rushing to the scene, then killed himself. In Montana, all gambling houses were ordered closed by Attorney General Donovan, targeting enforcement across counties.

Tacoma Everett John Pay Seattle Bridge Company la Conner Helena Mont Montana Donovan Keperal

Whitney and Urcher Win at Newmarket meeting

London May 15 Whitney wins the Wednesday weiter handicap with Wattershed ridden by Glen Jenkins. Minnie Dee Johnie Reiff second after Abher’s mount. Twelve horses ran. Chestnut volt and St Hilarious led maiden two year old race. Gold Exports reach 2 000 000 dollars. York May 15 Goldman Sadie Co Helderbreh Wheinelmer Co to ship 1 000 000 gold each by tomorrow’s steamy.

York May Goldman, Sadie & Co Helderbreh, Wheinelmer & Co

Foreign Trade for April 1901 Shows Net Increases

The May 15 report from the Bureau of Statistics notes April 1901 imports at 1,750,952 with 16,41_41,728 duty free. Exports of domestic merchandise rose by about 2,000,000, led by breadstuffs, cattle and hogs, provisions, and cotton with varied changes. Over ten months, total domestic exports exceed last year by roughly 36,000,000, and overall trade shows growth in several categories.

Washington United States Bureau of Statistics United

Burned at Calhoun Town Tow Boat Owensboro Destroyed

Evansville dispatch reports the steamer Owensboro, a tow boat owned by Green River Coal Transportation, burned to its frame near Calhoun Kentucky with four lives lost. Captain Eastman and Engineer Robinson escaped, and many crew members perished. A large lumber tow was cut loose and saved. total loss valued at $6,000.

Devansville Ind Owensboro Green River Coal Transportation Company Calhoun Kylhat Cath Eastman Robin Brinkman Wille

Too Much for Her in Poor Health and Charity

Mrs Thomas, known for aiding the poor and children in New York City, is in frail health amid city misery. A friend sent a budget to Clement West Side University branch last night. Among Brian authored works are Your Money or Your Boss King and A Mostem. Mrs Thomas labors among crowded tenements for nearly ten years.

New York de Sears Thomas West Side Clement Bran King

Cabinet Resigns Triggering Empire Ministerial Earthquake

The Yokohama based report notes the entire cabinet resigned yesterday, sparking a ministerial crisis in the Tapaness Empire. Viscount Matellabe’s purge and Ito’s potential return shape a fragile political rearrangement as leaders seek to form a new cabinet amid party strain. Musicians and labor news follow with officer elections and corporate moves in New York.

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Shower of Rocks and Troops in Albany Street Strike

Albany May 16 reports a violent traction strike turning tense as armed troops move to protect onlookers and non union workers. A chaotic night yields a shower of missiles, broken rails, and clashes near Washington Avenue. National Guard and police establish a defensive line while workers and crowds confront or retreat across Uptown streets.

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