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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1900

Page

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Peace Proposal Delayed Amid Chinese Crisis

Dispatches from Havas dated Oct 31 report foreign ministers debating a peace proposal to be presented to China. French terms accepted. discussions continue on additional specs. Fighting persisted at multiple points as delays arise from demands for broad reforms and governance changes.

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Complain of Taxes Brings Court Action in Wyandotte County

Tax disputes trigger a United States circuit court suit against Wyandotte County corporations. Filed by Swift and Co of Metropolitan Street and others, the action questions county tax assessments valued by the county commissioners. Court clerk F. M. Holcomb records the filing as a formal legal step amid political context.

Esosas Swift & Cw Smftime Wyandotts County United States Circuit Court Wyandotte County F. M. Holcomb Ure County Snrbey

Political Briefities from the Busy Campaign Trail

A flurry of campaign notes from Ismet to Topeka with Republican and fusion activity. Speakers Dan Sickles, Stanley, Breidenthal, and others lambast or rally in multiple counties and towns. Wagers of one hundred dollars favored McKinley, while George W. Jones and Campbell travel through Linn County and Nebraska with party messaging.

Ismet Carl Lambert Simone City Dan Sickles Girard Linn County Campbell Nebraska Topeka McKinley

Death of William J. Strong Former New York Mayor

William J. Strong, last mayor of the white city of New York, died suddenly at 3 AM at his residence. Known among his associates for involvement in the wholesale dry goods district, his condition had not been publicly alarming to friends. He had not visited his business for several days.

New York Wm. J. Strong Strong Whalesale Mr. Strong

Topeka Campaign Probes Voter Registration for Fraud

Campaign managers for John Martin and George W. Clark conduct a quiet ward by ward canvass in Topeka to uncover alleged frauds in voter registration. Workers copy poll books at Isenhart and Alexander as teams visit homes in the First and Second wards looking for improper registrations and fictitious addresses.

John Martin George W. Clark Fusion Romniness Topeka Prigguis Tovenia Isenhart & Alexander

Strong Ex Mayor William Strong Dies After Illness

William T. Strong, born in Ohio in 1647, rose from clerk to founder of Strong & Co. and president of Central National Bank. A key reform leader, he served as mayor of the old New York City before consolidation, and was affiliated with several societies. He died after six weeks of poor health as family and doctors arrived. the event notes weather, voter slips, and ongoing municipal matters in the same column.

Wm. TL. Strong Ohio New York Mr. Strong & Co Cantril National Bank Strong Republican- Citizans Brooklen Urmant City Theiuditie the Obty Society American Fine Arte Society American Museum of Natural History Metropolitan Museum Rascistion American Geographical Bottery Fitcham Bradley Strong

Canvassers Investigate Alleged Voter Fraud Across Wards

The poll list is distributed to canvassers led by CG H Alexander and Fred Boutwell. They organize by street numbers and visit homes to collect information on alleged fraudulent or fictitious voters. Reported activity includes designated observers like John Yonkers and Darby, with a large voluntary effort ongoing and details kept confidential by the committee.

H. Alexander Alexander Fred Boutwell Alexander Ig Willa Vila Clos

Debunking Voter Fraud Rumors in City Registration

The commission denies grounds for claims of manipulated registration. They expect no more eligible voters to register before noon tomorrow as officials review results. No evidence of widespread ineligible voting has been found, despite rumors.

Martin Clark Run Ene Lst Aela Republican Dregal

Founders Day Celebrates Carnegie Institute Guests In Pittsburg

Thousands gather at Sehenly entrance to honor Andrew Carnegie and Wu Ting Fang Chinese minister with praise and art prizes announced for international exhibition. Awards include gold and silver medals for Andre Dauches Paris Misty moonlight, and honors to Robert W. Allen London and others. Ceremony ends with a reception in the lory as the Chinese guest meets about 1,000 locals.

Pittsburg Sehenly Andrew Carnegie Wo Ting Fang Wu Ting Fang United States Andre Dauches Paris Ben Foster New York Robert W. Allen London Tolius Olson W. Elmer Schofield Ogontz Ariseser Taelory Banda

Kansas in October No Killing Frost in the State Last Month

Lawrence Nov. 2 The weather report from the University of Kansas cites a mean October temperature of 60.09 degrees, two Octobers since 1897 and 1599 were warmer, rainfall 3.87 inches. no killing frost occurred. Wind was light, cloudiness above average, with three thunderstorms and ten months of rainfall totaling 29.57 inches, 6.94 inches above average.

Lawrence Kas Chanecettor F. H. Stow University of Kansas

Warning of election interference from Kansas City Democrats

The Democratic slate committee warns of Republican efforts to suppress turnout and influence votes. It urges precinct judges and clerks to tally party tickets as labeled and to expose any attempts to deter or bribe voters on election day.

Kansas City Peoples’ Couse Democratic People's Party Elec

Thousands Can't Vote In St Joseph Election Blunder

In St Joseph Missouri a county court and city council miscounted population and registration, forcing a precinct mix that could bar thousands from voting. The error means many registered voters may wait up to sixteen hours to cast ballots, well beyond the allowed limit.

St. Joseph Knw

Roosevelt Answers Rumors on Health and Long Island Trip

Governor Roosevelt denied rumors of poor health and said he was in good condition. He canceled a Long Island speaking tour to finish speeches, then began a campaign swing with stops toward Oswego. At Olean he defended decency, liberty, and national unity against disorder and mob violence in politics.

Jamestown Roosevelt Good Tim New York City Long Island Oyster Tay Ana Hia Oswern Olean Croker Bryan Bourta Coclema Istance Cochranald Brean Ruffene Cockrun Kanes City Turing Ulike Freyn Michneapolis

United States Infantry Ejected in Manila Incident

A U S infantry regiment began for Manila and declined to depart when ordered to leave troops. Colonel Tageott of the Fourteenth allegedly ordered the American guard to eject officers, prompting French demands for an apology. Also notes October mint coinage totals: $8,508,610 with gold $519,000 and silver $4,145,000.

Tien Tan United States Infantry Manila Tone Ku Tageott Fourteenth Washington United States

Washburn Strongest Team In the West, Denver Bias Shows

Denver papers debate Washburn’s strength after a tough loss to Colorado Springs Tigers. Reports claim Washburn dominates in weight and experience, with locals noting the Tigers were defeated 6 to 0. Descriptions praise Washington’s Jay Dawkers and question D A C rulings affecting the outcome.

Washburn A.C Raine Colorado West Denver Post Colorade Springs Tigers Walt Colorado Springs Telegraph Nish Ureame Washburo Eamne Jay- Dawkers Plains

Carlists Hold Down In Fierce Basque Skirmish

Carlist bands near Berga and Iquiad engage government troops in a clash that leaves casualties and prompts a partial pursuit. Dispatches say Carlists closed lines and troops, both cavalry and infantry, chase them while Barcelona reports arms and equipment seizures. Madrid notes the movement as a test of general confidence and warns the public.

Harvelona Barse- Torn Iquiad Dell Guard Berga Eivit Gunn Partan Jta- Venta Barcelona Carilet Madrid Sen Otto Senor Cortes Prudent

Public Debt Report Shows Cash Balance in Treasury Decline

The monthly statement from Washington Oregon shows at month end December 7 1900 the public debt excluding cash in treasury at 1 108 402 00 a decrease of 1704 21 from last month. Interest payments halted on matured debt amounting to 3 450 030. The note details cash classifications: reserve fund 6150400 008 trust land 740 050 670 general fund 125 624 063 and national banks deposits 824 066 444, leaving cash balance on hand 27 006 002.

Washington Sanbunt Treasury Trenerve Fund Trust Land General Fund Ational Bani United

Eckles Defends Trusts in Campaign Speech

In Novi Hekles argues that trusts and financial institutions help the public by reducing costs and increasing efficiency. He contends that long established capital relations benefit consumers and manufacturers, defending money lending corporations against critics.

Eckles Trusts Ato. Novi James Hekles Musiq Hall Pho Will Chen Erkien Defensea

A Hale Million Annual Report Proposes More Postal Funding

Washington reports the annual report of W. G. Bhalipnberser, second assistant postmaster general, outlining growing postal business needs. It details routes, mileage, contracts, and costs, noting millions of miles traveled and a request for $10,072.08 more per cent to fund operations across several states and services.

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Fragmented Local Notice Points To Public Sale

A damaged newspaper fragment references a local public sale action involving named officials and a county. The readable bits hint at a titled notice but lack clear dates or full names. preservation of core action is indicated amid garbled input.

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