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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1901

Page

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Valentine Honors Employees With Silver Medals Gift Plan

President Valentine inaugurates a holiday gift program for Santa Fe employees to receive medals and a silver souvenir. He travels from New York to San Francisco with Kansas City officials and guests, plans for medals include a quarter-ounce silver coin, and aims to recognize workers during the annual inspection and company events.

Sante Fe Rumeau Vichentine New York San Francisco Rayman A. Welly Tantra Department of Kansas City Db T. Mervine Kansas City H. Gardiner Mervine Topeka N. Nichols Bt Joseph Lytin Topeka J. W. Bruce Frewphy Sabato Lown Sinoop Mike Valentine Santa Fe No Valentine Santa Fe Purbesites Express Salt Lane City Visak Mda Say Prandace

Chicago Strike Expands Over Disputed Agreement

Chicago laborers walked off after no agreement signing by employers on a proposed 72 dollar per week raise. About 280 machinists at Fraser and Chalmers halted work, facing dispersal and warnings from W. J. Chatters. A sympathetic wave spread, with other plants including Bibson Spring reporting minor action.

Chicago Wilkes Fraser & Chalméra W. J. Chatters Rome Sialiar Aseres Sereesnont Unm” Ie Win Ault Methicoe Ie Works Bibson Spring Company

Polies Chiefs Elset OMcers New York May 81 Major

Major Richard Rylvester of Washington DC was identified in New York in May 81 as a notable military officer connected to police elset omcers coverage.

Polies New York Richard Rylvester Washington, DC

Made Minister of Marina and other local notices

Fragmentary OCR text mentions a ministerial appointment and coastal local affairs with unclear names and dates. The legibility limits extracting concrete facts such as person names, places, or organizations.

Constitutional Limitations and Europract Negotiations

Washington May 21 ministers at Pekin settle indemnity and interest for bonds. China faces guarantee method as European powers press for international joint guarantees. US faces diplomatic contention with Russia and France amid unclear executive authority.

Washington Pekin United States Hussia France Guarantes International

May lose Skibo to Carnegie dispute in Scotland

Edinburgh dispatch says Sir Charles Sutherland seeks to set aside Andrew Carnegie’s purchase of Skibo Castle. Ground of objection not yet developed. Exiba Castle had been owned by Mr. Carnexte for two years with residence there. Plaintiff named Sir Charity Sutherland appears uncertain.

London Edinburgh Charles Sutherland Skibo Castle Andrew Carnegie Exiba Carnexte Len Atlantic Sir Charity Sutherland

Senators press on Cuba policy after Platt amendment debate

Washington May 31 Senators Piatt Lodge and Fairbanks conferred with the president before a cabinet meeting on Cuba. They said executive decision is needed whether the constitutional convention constitutes substantial compliance with the Platt amendment. They noted deep discussion of Monroe Doctrine implications, but affirmed the aim to withdraw from Cuba as soon as feasible while protecting island interests and future relations with the United States.

Washington Piatt Connecticut Lodge Massachusetts Fuirbatke Indiana Lhe Provident Cuttin Altains Amunie United States Cuba

Formerly of Kansas. Woodruff and Mager Arrested

Dr Wylie G. Woodruff of Philadelphia, a former University of Pennsylvania athlete, and Mrs. Baith Mager of Lawrence, Kansas, were arrested at Union Depot on a charge involving the abduction of Myrtle Shover’s baby daughter. The report notes ongoing legal actions and references to related warrants and local authorities.

W. G. Woodruff Lawrence Porthend Gre Wylie G. Woodruff Philadelphia University of Pennsylvania Tve Union Dépot Baith Mager Kaen Shover Myrtle Woodruff Torsa Pollee Kayes Lawrence, Ne

Cuban Constitutional Action on Platt Amendment Questioned

Washington May 30 The administration found the Cuban constitutional convention’s terms of the Platt amendment not substantially compliant and will inform the convention of the rejection Secretary Root announced after cabinet talks with Senators Platt and Lodge The government says it can do nothing further until the convention acts again while Platt amendment conditions remain on the statute books and control over Cuba continues.

Washington Foot Speyne Soreed Neneen Platt Connecticut Lodge Massachusett Senator Piatt Thont Compaties Root Piatt

McKay vs Albaugh emblem filing debate in state party race

Mort Albaugh as Republican state central committee chair filed emblems for the party device on the mock ballot. The design is small, simple, and depicts a wagon flying. Prohibitionists, populists and Republicans have filed emblems while Democrats and Socialists have not.

Mort Albaugh Republican State Central Committee

Republican Emblem Sparks State Emblem Debate at Convention

At a state convention the Republican emblem controversy centers on a proposed emblem featuring a nine horned rabbit. Secretary of State George Clark refuses to file the device, while D C McCray challenges the filing and a mandamus is sought as the party splits over who holds authority. Separately, the Sock Democrats vote to rename the party the Socialist party and adopt a platform prioritizing collective ownership and neutral competition.

Sohn Sliver George Clark D. C. McCray Mort George McCray Bank Webb Geonee Taw Tee Hite Mic Betty Clark Forier Kymerel Cimrit Muray Seateral Saeas Just Plain Socialiste Coimmbas Sockti Democrats Socialist Party Mental Land Wiekhe Geal sbEiom Arid Dlatel

Bradford Acts as Escort to 13 Prisoners at Federal Penitentiary

A report states Bradford escorted thirteen prisoners from Leavenworth to a federal penitentiary in Topeka. General SH Lord of Ardmore and T. T. are included in the journey. Legal details mention multiple defendants under whisky laws, with sentences ranging from four to five years for grand larceny and related crimes.

SH Lord Ardmore T. T Topeka Leavenworth Histor Aguiar Jeratiett Pgrudtuch

Robinson Dead Passes Away in Chicago After Long Life

D B Robinson longtime vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad died at his Chicago home. Born 1847 at St Athans he began as a clerk in 1869 and rose through multiple railroad roles including general manager posts at Atlantic Pacific Mexican routes and Santa Fe lines. His career spanned Central Pacific New Orleans and Mexican railways before becoming Santa Fe president and later first vice president.

Chicago D. B. Robinson Atchison,To Peks & Santa Fe Railroad Company St Athans Diece Élerk Central Verminienst Central Pacific Sacramento Cat Peale New Orleane and Motte Mungier

Two Miners Killed in Newcastle Mine Explosion

Glenwood Springs Col May 21 An explosion at the Ciryell mine at Newcastle killed two miners and injured eight others. Names listed include Leo, Prank Geant, Wm Rogers, John Davis, Joe Alrtis, Wi Harris, Sam Davis and Ches Murdick among the injured. Authorities believe gas buildup caused the blast.

Glenwood Springs Col Ciryell Newcastle Sasi Thee Sted Leo Faa Prank Geant Wenn Ware Rogers John Davis Joe Alrtis Wi. Harris Sam Davis Hd McFadden Ches Murdick

Mrs Wheinley Improvement Reported After Sizable Journey

Dr Riley says Mrs Mekinley shows great improvement and rests after her journey. Sister consultation notes risk remains, but condition easing. authorities believe recovery possible though not assured. Bert Ray, 13, dies after fall under a Santa Fe train near Chanute. Despite blame exonerated, inquest attributes death to his own carelessness.

Riley Bays Washington Soho Boer Geo A. Sienberg Johnstone Pell Chanute Bert Ray Jase

Three trolley cars runaway in Wilmington freight fall

Three heavily loaded trolley cars on a steep Wilmington hill ran away today. One man was killed, another fatally injured, and about 25 hurt. A rider, Joshua Gilman, leaped from a car window and was cut in two. Conductor Elmer Jones remained aboard as his car’s wheels broke his legs and he suffered internal injuries. All cars carried nearly 100 passengers returning from Brandywine Park. The new line opened yesterday. motormen may have been unfamiliar with the heavy grade.

Wilmington Del New People's Street Joshus Gilman Elmer Jones

Sells Estate Inventory and Claims Report

Probate records show an estate inventory totaling 41 272 665 for the late Smirith Ann Sells prepared by P I Bonebrake C D Knowles CH Culp and G W Vente. Claims filed in the court total 21 282 50 with items listed including Pyrguron paper hanging and interest from various creditors and stores.

P. I Bonebreke C. D. Knowles CH. Culp G. W. Vente Kansas Lee T. J. Coughlin Id. & Co Fernaks Rumpler & Warren P. J. Bonebrake Barbara Tauer

Senate passes railway act amendments for street and underground lines

The senate approved bills to amend the Passenger Railway Act of 1899 authorizing passenger railways on streets not currently occupied and enabling elevator and underground railways. Bills moved rapidly from committee, passed all readings, with amendments rejected, and now await House action.

Hiarrisnurs Senate House

Masonic Block Sold in Topeka for 21000 Dollars

Frank J Brown sells the Masonic building on Jackson Street Topeka between Sixth and Seventh Avenues for 21000 dollars. Trustees held the property as security for Lombard Investment bonds and sell to Hall to settle the trusts. The sale transfers a valuable Topeka real estate asset from non residents to a prominent local businessman.

Frank J. Brown Wie Jam N. Hall Masonic Building Jackson Street Sixth Avenue Seventh Street Old Lombard Investment Company Noentlantg Mer Hall Topeke Real Extitte

Census Report Details U S Population by States and Cities

The director of the census reports the first half of the final census, presenting the aggregate U S population by states and regions, center of population, and county and city figures for incorporated places with 1000 or more residents. It covers changes since the last act of Congress and notes territorial populations and minor civil divisions.

Washington United States Alaske

Weather forecast uncertain with possible showers

Weather bulletin notes unsettled conditions with rain predicted later. Forecasts partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the southern portion. northeast wind around eight miles per hour. Temperature data unclear, map shows scattered rain patterns, making rain timing hard to pinpoint.

Weather Bureau

Tilton at Osborne wartime address and post remarks

Col W Tilton and wife and daughter Mercy attended a ceremony with Colonel Cunningham. A veteran audience heard an oration lamenting Civil War costs, urging fidelity to national unity and peaceful means to preserve integrity, and recalling Kirby Smith’s veterans and the Union effort.

Kirby Smith Republic Pompeii

West Eighth street tracks dispute delays paving plan

Streetcar officials deny plans to remove tracks on West Eighth avenue to save paving costs. Council critics suggest skipping the work to avoid a about nine thousand dollar expense. Officials claim they would accommodate in other areas, while the cost of paving the street would be around nine thousand and ten dollars.

West Eighth Avenue C. Baker West Tenth West Twelfth West Eighth Street Une Railway

Minneapolis Defeats Glasco In Season Opener

Minneapolis Kansas May 71 The Minneapolis Stanfords opened the baseball season here with an easy victory over Glasco. Score by innings and weather notes follow, including city temperatures for several major centers and forecasts indicating variable winds tonight.

Minneapolis Glasco Kan Minneapolia Stanfords Shoredar

FIGHTING RENEWED IN SHOCKING LATE BATTLE AT VINDOFTELE

Report from London May 8 and Pretoria May 38 describe renewed heavy fighting as General Dixon's forces clash with Duplessis troops at Vindfontéla. Casualties are heavy with 174 killed or wounded and four officers dead. Lord Kitchener regrets the losses and notes British casualties.

London Lord Kitchener Eporta War Office Pretoria Viantentein Durvan

Unable to Decode Narrative From Fragment

The brief fragment reports a political setback or resignation involving named figures McSwetvey, Tillman, and Mulairin in Columbia. Details are unreadable. no clear event, date, or organizational context is discernible from the text provided.

Wells in Leavenworth stir profiles eccentric man in Topeka

A Topeka Journal profile discusses Wells, an eccentric young man who stirred Leavenworth two weeks ago. The piece notes his versatile character, brief Missouri Valley attendance, and an alleged attraction he held before returning to Topeka where he faced incarceration records.

Topeke Wellin Topeka Ale Sisal Tesvenwrorth Leavenworth Harry Kobe W. F. Feith Lekvenwurth Det Evening Wells Leavenworth Wortet Missouri Valley

Mystery clears on death by own act in Naples

Naples New York May 21 report on Rev Ir SMab ble Babcock death May 18 inside a private hospital room. Cable updates from Naples describe fever illness and ingestion of corrosive substances. Investigations note a potential connection to a church covenant and a later move to exorcise alleged spirits.

da Zal Sock Naples New York Ir. Smabble B. Babcock Fev Patie Marty Habeoth Webeter Babcovk Phywicies Mulgeckinie Minia Tie Brive Presbyterian Cuiutuh Webster’ Pisseare

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