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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1901

Page

4

Topeka State Journal subscription and telephones

The Topeka State Journal advertises daily and weekly subscription rates and delivery options, with a brief note on the paper’s leased wire service from the Associated Press. It lists business telephones and office addresses, and mentions exclusive afternoon publication and nightly AP reports.

Topeka State Journal Frank P. Maclennan Wome Xxvill Athlon Gertign Kakses Iy Mail Mail Sesie Soursal_uulding State Journal Lealee

Fragmented editorial chatter on elections and reform

The piece criticizes national and local politics, noting victories for reformers in New York and Maryland while condemning corruption in Pennsylvania and general governance. It mentions bonds, rail delays, and subsidies, plus a long anecdote about a Warsaw man with an extraordinary arrest record, reflecting on law, order, and civic accountability.

GLOBE SIGHTINGS IN ATCHISON TALES AND TIDBITS

In Atchison dramatic chatter and gossip, a third party repeats disreputable stories about Ivery. Names like Bill Moire surface in local talk spanning years, with rumors of payments and packages amid town lore and expressions of distrust.

Time & May

Schley Court Report Ends With Admr Schley In Tears

Washington reports Admiral Schley tears upon closing his defense as Rayner finishes his argument. Court adjourns to 2 pm with exchanges over Potts testimony and Hodgson controversy. Rayner defends Schley’s actions at Clenfuegos while stressing honesty and duty amid coal and fuel concerns.

Washington Rayner Admiral Schley Mr. Rayner Lemty Potts Schley Court of Inquiry Lemly Capt. Lemly Hodgson Capt. Parker Texas Sare Cletle Capt. Evans Parker Advocate Lemiy Hanna Commodore Schley Clenfiesos Sehrey

Chinese Women Break Old Foot-Binding Idolized Custom

Mme Wu, wife of the Chinese minister to Washington, notes a slow shift away from binding feet. In China, small feet symbolize artistic caste, but gradual change is emerging toward larger, more normal foot size as fashion trends ease.

Mme Wu San Francisco China Mme, Wu Washington

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cures for Catarrh

Catarrh is a blood condition not curable by local treatments and can harm health if neglected. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to purify blood and improve appetite sleep and general wellness, with testimonial from BK Long of California Junction Iowa describing relief from catarrh after use.

Hood Califursia Junction Jows

Hood’s Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Delivery

Advertisement urges readers to buy Hood’s Sarsaparilla now, claiming it cures and improves health. Emphasizes prompt treatment and prompts immediate purchase for best results.

Hood

Ohio Governor Race Returns Show Republican Lead Over Nash

Ohio returns from Columbus indicate Nash leads with 21741 in Cuyahoga and Kilbourne 32010 for Democrat, while overall Nash's statewide plurality may exceed 75,000 with several counties still reporting. Republicans expected to gain seats in state senate and house, with complete results potentially lifting Nash above 75,000 and Newh's plurality over 2000.

Columbus Nash Cuyahoga County Cuyahoga Jones McLean Cuyahogs County Oat Ince Npon Tek Newh Cleveland Cuyihola Kilbourne Kilburne Hatfield the Common Pleas Court Phillips Philips Us Cincinnati Ohio

Majority of six in Maryland assembly echoes counties

Baltimore reports show Van Devin, state central chair, declining confirmation of Democratic win in Alleghany and predicting a six vote majority in the general assembly on joint ballot. Cecil may lean Republican. Albany advisories hint Cats could win part of delegation. Lewin beats Rewbi can. Talbert, Cecil gains claimed for Republicans who expect a larger lower house margin. St. Marys and Prince Georges remain quiet.

Baltimore Vandevin State Central Committee Alleghany County General Assembly Vandiver Cecil County Albny Tape Tocats Lewin Roman Thie City Rowan Repubicans Talbert Cecil Traiu Loeb Strauss St. Marvs Prince Georges

Missing Missionary Ellen Stone Held by Brigands

Washington reports Consul General Dickinson in Constantinople received Miss Stone’s October 23 letter. Bulgarian territory near the Turkish frontier housed the captives and brigands planned violent ransom. The two women remained in caves for protection against cold as negotiations and publicity affect demand.

Washington State Department Dickinson Constantinople Miss Stone Sofia Bulgaria Ellen M. Stone Madame Tsilka

Proves an Alibi in Callahan Perjury Trial

Testimony and closing arguments occurred as the Callahan perjury case neared jury deliberation. Harry Strome testified a man described Callahan and the abduction, while Metford claimed another man bought Burris pony and was not Callahan. Almanac-style ads tout remedies for nervousness and a local election result notes H Bird’s victory.

Omaha Nev.s Callahan Harry Strome Spark Phy Melrose Hil Ge Metford

Foreclosure Sale Ordered for Kansas City System Properties

A final decree in federal court orders foreclosure and sale of the Kansas City Suburban Belt railway and affiliated lines. The mortgagees total 4,050,000 dollars. sale by special commissioner Shannon C. Douglass is set for January 1.

Kansas City Kansas City Suburban Belt Railway Consolidated Terminal Railway Company Union Railway Company Kansan City Providence Life and Trust Company Shannon C. Douglass

Democrats Win District Court Judgeships in South Dakota

Sioux Falls election results show narrow gains for Democrats in some districts and strong Republican holds in others. Voter turnout was light with less than half the eligible vote cast. district by district the specifics include Republicans Smili in the first, Jones in the second, and McGee as a Pasison candidate in the sixth, with Bennett, Frank B. Smith, McCoy, Goffey, Whiltabough, and Fighth among other listed contenders.

South Dakota Sioux Falls S. D Smili Jority Jones Bennett Frank B. Smith McCoy Goffey McGee Pasion Whiltabough Rep Fighth

Restored to Ten Hours for Santa Fe Water Service Men

Thirty five Santa Fe Water Service workers formerly affected by a nine hour order were restored to ten hours today. Their pay remains at the old monthly rate. The plumbers and water filers are needed on the road for the full ten hour day.

Santa Fe Water Service Anna Santa Pe

England and Germany over Franco Prussian war tensions

London reports show German bitterness toward England after Mr Chamberlain's Franco Prussian war remark. English anger is seen as growing toward Industrial rivalry, while London presses for improved Anglo American ties. Canada’s canal dispute may influence Ottawa’s stance amid potential diplomatic settlements.

England United States New York London the Tribune Germany Chamberlain America Canada Canal Laurier Ottawa Foreign Office

German plans for ancient bronze guns from Pekin

Berlin and New York Times correspondents report the disposal of 175 Chinese bronze guns brought by the Kreffeld. The most ornamental pieces will enter the naval museum in Berlin, while the remainder will be melted for bronze. The consignment also included Chinese gun carriages, ammunition and wagons.

New York China Germany Pekin Berlin London Times New York Times Krelfield

Two Famous Wrestlers Meet in Graeco-Roman Bout

Ernest Roeber, American Graeco-Roman champion, is paired with Nechad the Turke, who just arrived in New York. The match is best two of three falls with a two hour limit. After one hour the men rest, and if only one fall occurs in two hours, the fall winner takes the decision. All holds allowed.

Ernest Roeber Nechad Turke New York Ernest Rober

Mrs Covell Returns From Albuquerque Visit Treated

Mrs A Covell returned from a three weeks visit in Albuquerque New Mexico on Tuesday. Crowds of buyers thronged Fisher's clothing store on East Sixth street where the Mitchell Bros bankrupt stock is being sold at half price.

Penny Lecture Postponed to Avoid Concert Conflict

The lecture on Architecture and Music of Italian Churches by Professor George B. Penny of the State University, scheduled for Wednesday night November 13 at the First Congregational church, has been postponed indefinitely to prevent conflict with a Boston Ladies' Symphony Orchestra concert at the Auditorium for the pipe organ fund. The new date will be announced later.

First Congregational Church George B. Penny State University City Federation of Clubs Boston Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra Pipe Organ Fund

Robbers Loot White Hall Bank in Grand Rapids

Three men robbed the private bank of O'Donald and Morten at White Hall early today. About $2000 was taken and a $500 explosion damaged the building. The trio escaped in a motor vehicle, and an anonymous warning had been given to the sheriff of a planned attempt. The bank was left unguarded overnight.

Grand Rapids Mich O'Donald & Morten White Hall

Thirteenth Diphtheria Death Reported in St Louis

St Louis reports the thirteenth fatal case linked to anti toxin treatment for diphtheria. The announcement notes the ongoing death toll and underscores concerns about treatment efficacy and safety amid the outbreak. Authorities urge continued vigilance and medical guidance.

Diphtheria anti toxin linked to boy's death

Coroner Funkhouser was informed of the death of 11 year old Charles Cutron two weeks after the tragedy. Dr De Workin, who handled the case, failed to report promptly to the coroner and indicated the boy had diphtheria when the anti toxin was administered as directed by the St Louis board.

Funkhouser Charles Cutron de Workin St Louis

Bridge incident and bank condition notes in Kansas

A report describes a violent bridge incident involving Sheri Cook and Willard, with Cooper’s intoxicated family dispute. It also covers Kansas bank condition data to September end, noting reserve and loan changes as reported to the comptroller, plus miscellaneous commodity prices and whiskey mentions.

Sheri Cook Willard Sint Wabaunges Cooper Mr. Cook Kansas Washington National Banks of Kansas City Tom Spmele Minnesota Poterbes Whittersey's

Topeka Man Killed In Santa Fe Collision At Walton Mound

Frederick Garmon of Topeka, a Santa Fe Storehouse worker, was killed when struck by an engine near Walton Mound on the Santa Fe. The body was taken to Las Vegas. funeral arrangements follow at Las Vegas. The report also notes a separate postponement in the Grinstead habeas corpus case and events at Algiers Dock New Orleans.

Frederick Garmon Santa Po Holoman Saxman Santa Fe Walton Mound G. M Lomon Harmon Las Vegas Las Fincenam Belen Biter Kdale Jenn Benet Aersind Algiers New Orleans Towa Chalmette Ralandicht Es Jekt

Marriage of Major General Corbin and Miss Edythe Patten

Major General Corbin marries Miss Edythe Patten today in a ceremony noted for its prominence. The bride, well known in society circles, is celebrated for her grace and family connections, while the groom’s long military service underscores the union’s high social standing.

Corbin Edythe Patten Sue Patten Isa Anova Mateh

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