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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1900

Page

5

Honduran Deal With Pears Brothers Over U S Indemnity

Washington dispatch reports New Honduras seeks to dodge a $10,000 U S indemnity for Frank Pears murder. Secretary Hay rejects a reduced payment and demands full satisfaction. Monduran officials say Pears brothers oppose concessions, while U S interests warn against American blood and property risk.

New York New Honduras Washington Herald Pears Brothers United States Frank Pears Hay Mondarut Mondarue Prats Lruthers Pere Brothers State Department Dears Brothers Amertar

John Hodge Dead at 67 in Chicago Notice

John Hodge age 67 of Chicago died Monday afternoon after a heart attack. He was master car builder for the Santa Fe with headquarters in Chicago and Streeter Illinois. He is survived by his widow Mrs Mary Roberts Hodge and two grandchildren, sons of Clarence Hodge. Burial in Chicago beside his son. later winter return, summer trip to Canada. He was born in Ogdensburg New York in 1832 and served sixteen years as a railroad builder for the Missouri Pacific. He later worked for Santa Fe from Streeter to August 1, 1907.

Chicago John Hodge Ae Peke. Hun As Saunier Mary Roverts Hodge John Hoiee Santa Fe Chirag Clarence Hodge Skeirhood Canada Muidiee Ogdensblien Sere Ob Muster Dar Duilder Sissour Pacffc Abe Mleeoutet Heilider St Charieg Streeter Pertets Omine Muster Car Santa Fr Clarence Hodge

Monitors Too Hot on Duty and Sick List

Navy dispatch notes officers and crew aboard the Monadnock and Monterey on the sick list due to heat. Some captains and commanders are reassigned as heat exhaustion claims rise on the far eastern stations.

Monadnock Monterey New York Washington Navy Department Prifmary Cavite Mervier E. T. Strong Hvery H. E Xichola John Mc Cowie Nichols Strang

Tragedy in Chicago as husband’s revolver ends life

In Chicago a woman dies from a revolver shot fired by her husband in their home on Superior Street. The incident occurred while he performed a business errand, the weapon later recovered and identified. Police investigations follow as details emerge of the domestic tragedy.

Chicago Beardsley Tie Melaa Brordelay Tual Nyantic Terry

Beardsley Family Involved In Edgewater Intruder Case

Mrs Beardsley arranged a meeting at Edgewater Hotel during Mr Beardsley absence. A intruder threat surfaced after 9 pm in the living room, prompting the couple to move. Police and witnesses reported a tense scene as the man produced a weapon and a chase began in Kingston Park club area.

Macon Kington Park Club

Noted Divine Ill Rev Dr John Wesley Brown Near Death

Rev Dr John Wesley Brown rector of St Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church New York City is reported in danger of death at age 62 His career spans civil engineering and priesthood with past posts in Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland Buffalo and service at St Pauls Cathedral Buffalo His leadership at St Thomas drew marriages of Consuelo Vanderbilt Pauline Whitney and others with prominent fortunes and families.

John Wesley Brown New York Nine York John Wesies Brown Thomas Protestant Episcopal Church Brown Fifth Avenue Episcopal Curch Middietor Teity Church Philadelphia Christchurch Detroit Trinity Church Cleveland Ohio St Paul's Cathedral Bufale St.Thomas Consuelo Vanderbilt Duke of Marlborough Pauline Whitney Almeric H. Paget Clark W. A. Clark Morria

Missing Steamer Samoa Probed in San Francisco

San Francisco reports no word from the British steamer Samoa, which left for Taku September 26. The vessel, under German government chatter, carried $00 horns for Chinese troops. She reportedly returned after a malfunction and a new engine crew was shipped. Three other German transports that left later have reached China.

San Francisco Wteamer Lines Taku Samoa China Havirur

Accidental Shooting Hits Alma Beck in Chicago

Charles Olson accidentally shot Alma Beck at her residence while helping his sisters prepare for travel to California. Beck was taken to the hospital with injuries described as not serious. Olson stated the shot was accidental and remained at the scene as authorities investigated.

Chicago Charles Olson Alma Beck Olson Peck California Es Reen Fred

Cures and Mail Sale Notices From 1800s Advertisements

Claims a patent medicine cures bloody flux and lung troubles quickly. Notes drugstore sales via Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah with round trip ticket rates. Describes a shotgun incident in Phoenix involving a woman and a Mexican robber. Promotes Bromoline for grippe and neuralgia with money-back guarantee.

Sick soldiers sail San Francisco on naval voyage

A terse dispatch from the News Headquarters reports the departure from Mentia on November 2 of a transport vessel carrying 278 sailors, 32 general directors, and eight insane persons.

San Francisco Nes Mentia

Topeka Society News Highlights From Local Gatherings

Topeka society notes record a bustling mix of home gatherings and club meetings. Members attend Imperial party preparations, charity club sessions, and informally hosted teas while noting visits from relatives and friends in town.

Prince George of Crete Detected in Ragland Visit

The Tribune London correspondent notes Prince George of Crete is drawing interest during a Ragland visit. He travels with Danish royalty and may meet the queen. His role as high commissioner is linked to Empress mother at St Petersburg, the Princess of Wales.

Prince George New York Ragland Crete the Tribune London Empress Mother St. Petersburg Ft. Wales

Big Catch of Whales Arrives at San Francisco Ports

Ships Andrew Hicks and Alexander reach Frisco with whale bone and oil cargoes. Beith reports a whale catch valued around 16 dollars per pound of bone, and Captain Shorey notes 34000 pounds of bone and 40 barrels of oil worth nearly 4000 dollars. The Alexander sale to owners already reported.

Frisco San Francisco California Andrew Hicks Alexander OkhoWk Rea Pease Beith Shorey

New York Laundrymen Rally Against Chinese Presence

New York laundry workers vow war on immigration fears as they oppose the presence of Chinese laborers. They warn exclusion laws may not pass and worry about uprisings that could drive out workers already here. The campaign centers on protecting wages and local industry while slogans urge “White and live.”

New York Hom Industries

No Duty on Sheathing Copper Lining in Ship Tax Status

A San Francisco report notes that copper lining on ship bottoms was deemed non taxable and no duty levied. It discusses U S Circuit Judge Morrow reviving an earlier board ruling on duties for Yeow metal sheathing used in ship construction and weighs Congress intent on foreign materials and wear of the item.

San Francisco United States Morrow Board of Alden Hesse Judie Morrow Itil Te Verdel Surre

Chile to Sell Navy Ships Amid Arbitration Signals

A Valparaiso dispatch reports Chile plans to reduce its navy and sell one third of a Hess officer to Ecuador and another to Peru, plus two torpedo boat destroyers to Japan. The sale includes a ship to Peru, Chile's Tacna-Arica adversary, signaling a potential settlement of the dispute soon.

Valparaiso

Form a Rice Trust Incorporated in Crowley Louisiana

Crowley Louisiana November 6 The American Rice Growers Distribution Company Limited has been incorporated with capital of 15000000 half paid. Officers include William Z Vanderbilt president William Dusen Crowley vice president and general manager Alex W Hallberg New York treasurer James P McGovern New York secretary. Domicile Crowley.

Crowley American Tice Growers Distribution Company Iiitted Pal William 2. Vanderbilt New York Wiliam Dusen Alex W Hallberg James P. McGovern Ite

Rush to the clam beds on Mississippi yields giant pearl

Prairie du Chien Wisconsin reports a sudden rush to clam beds after pearl discovery in the upper Mississippi. House boats crowd the river with over 1,000 people camping along the banks. A large pearl nicknamed The Allen, weighing 100 grains, sold for $3,000 to William Moore of Comanche Virginia, claimed as the largest perfect pearl from the river.

Prairie du Chien Wik Mississippi River Allen William Moore Comanche

Bar tights in theatre foul rule sparks Pittsburg stand

In Pittsburg a manager bans tights for women in a theatre. Mme Adelaide Herrmann arrives and refuses to switch to tights, threatening to quit if the rule stands. Manager William states tights offend women and children while England follows US election news and market chatter.

Denver Election Violence Leaves One Dead Five Wounded

Denver tension erupts as rival factions riot at polls after 1500 deputies and 1000 special deputies sworn in. Deputy Branford dies. Carpenter and Greene wounded. Detective Carberry and others fire on officers. The clash marks a heated battle amid party control struggles and federal orders.

Denver John G. Branford Charles J. Carpenter Timpson Charles Greene Stewart Harvey Richard Hardman Thi Sheriie Eitien Apeent Nedig Welock Charles F. Carpenter Greene Larue Fire and Police Board Jackson A Carberry John Branford Car Berry Judes Hullet United States District Court United States Robert W. Spear Bailey Iister Wolcath Sherif Robert Jones Honthon Oond League Butler District Court Jones Usecourt Fire and Police Boarder Thomas

Skunk Bite Case Sparks Hydrophobia Fear in Texas Town

Lilac Carson of Wilcox Arizona dies in El Paso Texas from hydrophobia after a mad skunk bite. The incident recalls a past attack near Wilcox and notes the dog day period where hydrophobia cases have reportedly appeared in the region.

el Pano Texas Paso Tex Noy Lilac Carson Wilcox Ari Thin City Wilcox Newnciel Tabi Bunketa Cursan Tean

Roxy Quiller to Open Broadway Season at Way Production

New York theatres announce limited openings with Roxy Quiller staged in a Way production at Broadway. The show features Reginald de Raven music with Smith lyrics and English rumor of elaborate scenery and costumes. Empire hostsGuest melodrama by Victor Mapes and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts premieres a slate of plays, while MeShannen and Herbert Kelcey tour My Capeherie Lam before Broadway return in My Lady Dainty.

New York Roxy Quiller Broadway Smith Reginald de Raven England Victor Mapes American Academy of Dramatic Arts Arcertears MeShannen Herbert Kelcey Kapeherrie Lam Grand Opers Cotee My Lady Dainty Madeline Laertie Ryley

Messy OCR Notes On Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Met Production

Fragmented line indicates discussion of a new accessory and staging style for The Mikado. The note claims the Metropolitan Opera House will host a week of performances by an English company, predicting it may be the most elaborate Gilbert and Sullivan production seen in New York.

Ideal Club First Presbyterian Church Mra A. H. Thompson Daughter-n-Law Engiles Metropolitan Opera House Gilbert and Bellivan New York

Woman Found Dead After Walk in Mount Clair

The body of Allie Miciesd, wife of Sali McCleod, a wealthy Mount Clair resident, was found at a rocky area near Win Rock. She appeared to have killed herself with carburetted weld on her face, and her husband and others believe the death is self-inflicted. Authorities traced her last movements to October 26 as Mr McCleod returned from a New York trip. Medical advice and family statements indicate no one else was involved. Messages of thanks from Mrs Susan Waldo and Mrs S B Tillman accompany notice of Turners election returns to Turner Hall.

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Pleasant Tonight Weather Verse and Local Notices

Pleasant weather forecast with a calm evening and mild winds. The text notes a community gathering at Turner Hall, with expected li ens, schedule for departures to Buffalo and New York, and a Lehigh Valley train timetable mention.

Colorado Flyer Via Great Rock Teland Route

Readable fragments describe rail or route changes and local transport notes. Mentions Culrads Spcllen Seah and Deaver Welock Seat with limited context. The item reads as a brief transit or feature blurb from the Colorado Flyer era newspaper.

Great Rock Teland Culrads Spcllen Seah Deaver Eae Welock Seat & mL

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