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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1901

Page

4

PERMANENT HOME. STATE JOURNAL BUILDING FEATURE

A long mixed item from the Topeka State Journal includes reports on political affairs and figures such as Boss Croker Teller Jones Stewart and Senator Burton, plus international notes on South Africa and Japan. It notes the West Indian exhibit funding, Japan’s postal savings bank, and a planetary conjunction visible in the western sky with Venus Jupiter and Saturn.

St Louis Poxt-Dipatch Venus Jupiter Saturn

May be a Hitch in Try for Thompson's Prosecution

Macoshees leaders meet with NationalCare officials over a $40,000 shortage tied to PD Thompson supreme gounts. Decision pending on whether he will be prosecuted as the Knights of the Mac lag seek to recover funds. A nationwide alarm is dismissed but collection efforts proceed with surety companies involved.

Port Huron Mich Board of Trustees Supreme Touk Knights of the Maclags National Care Company Thompson Supreme Gounts Wberty Supreme der Markey United States

Roosevelt Demands Flatt Backdown Over New York Bosses

President Roosevelt declared control of the political clash with Senator Tom Flatt of New York. He warned that Caledor’s retention and the influence of former secretary Wakeman would face removal if captured by intra party factions. The confrontation centers on New York officers, with Wakeman's cast as a pivotal issue and Platt facing strong support from Seward, Gay, and others.

Washington, D. C Roosevelt Tom Flatt New York Union Platt Bidwell York Wiltus Wakeman Frlatt Retator Platt Seeeeney Gay Ealer Whitehead Seeney Porto Rico Cape Feault Suvetuk Padwell

Topeka Preps For Leavenworth Prison Escapees

Topeka prepared to pursue escaped Leavenworth convicts with United States Marshal Sterne and three deputies. Police will scrutinize suspicious travelers, aided by later descriptions. Fugitives may avoid towns and press toward Indian Territory, disguising as ordinary travelers in citizen clothing.

Topeka Leavenworth United States Sterne Asert Eton

President Roosevelts plan on future appointments

Washington reports that President Roosevelt will not make new appointments until Congress reconvenes. All recess appointees must be reappointed, and major posts may be held up until he can send names to the Senate. No immediate action on the New York port appraisership and collectorship. Wakeman and Bidwell may be replaced if the current inclination continues.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Senate Port of New York Wakeman Bidwell

MISS STONE CASE REPORTS INDIRECT COMMUNICATION

Washington reports say Levan­t reports indicate some form of indirect contact between Miss Stone's captors and her rescuers. Missionaries are believed to be the only ones maintaining the line of communication.

Washington Miss Stone Levant Miss Stones

Crow Leads Semifinals in Topeka Billiard Tourney

In the Topeka Athletic Association billiard semis last night five players competed in the 150 class. Herman Crow finished first after a long arc, Sam Lekin followed as second, L Hawkins third, Al Smith fourth with 34, and HC Knowles qualified in the top three.

Herman Crow Sam Lekin L. Hawkins al Smith I HC Knowles

Sehley Court of Inquiry Changes Quarters in Washington

The Sehley Court of Inquiry moves from the gunner's workshop in the navy yard to the McLean building at Vermont Avenue and H Street, uptown, as consulting quarters. Members will rest until next Monday and seek clerical help and a stenographer from the Navy Department to manage the case preparation. Captain Lemly, judge advocate, travels to Kansas City for the National Prison Association meeting, tied to naval prisons oversight.

Washington Sehley Court of Inquiry Navy Yard McLean Building Vermont Avenue H Strevis Navy Department Naval Service Yeomen Lemly Kansas City National Prison Essociation Naval Boston Norfolk

Voters Pass And Oppose Local Propositions In City County

The county commissioners canvassed Tuesday’s vote showing 1 678 for and 2 289 against the fair grounds, 1 373 for the bridge with 2 492 against, and 97 for the bridge with 1 66 against. City and county totals favored and opposed varied, with a 583 majority against fair grounds and 1 119 against the bridge. County results also listed for Frank Harrison, William Quayle, and J W Wise. A new Linotype record was set at the Daily News office by Claude Conse, composing 5 250 lines in eight hours with 169 000 key touches, speed seven lines per minute.

Frank Harrison Willinm Quayle J. W. Wise Payton Navy The Daily News Claude Conse

A Blow to Addicks In Delaware Faction Fight

Washington reports the Addicks faction in Delaware suffers a setback with the appointment of Robert G. Hoyston as Wilmington collector of customs. The move is seen as not a victory for anti-Addicks, but a protest against the appointee’s regularity. The president aims to place fit men in office, with regular party organizations unlikely to back unfit nominees.

Washington Addicks Delaware Robert G. Hoyston Wilmington Houston

Jessie Morrison Returns Home After New Trial Order

Jessie Morrison, recently released from Lansing penitentiary, has gone to her home in El Dorado after the Supreme Court ordered a new trial following her conviction for killing four rivals.

Jessie Morrison Excelsior Springs Misa Jessie Morrison Mia Olla Canths el Dorado Lansing Supreme Court

Tariff Fight Brewing Within Republican Ranks

Washington November 8 Representative Payne chairman of the Ways and Means Committee and Republican leader met with President and Representative Steele to discuss reciprocity revenue and tariff ahead of the next Congress. Payne and several colleagues oppose tariff revision now while Mr Babcock of Wisconsin favors changes on certain lines.

Washington Representative Payne House Representative Steele Congress Payne Babcock Wisconsin

Named by the President Appointments in the Army

The president announced several army promotions including majors in infantry Wm A Nichols Colville Pierret Nat P Physter Alexis R Pacton Wm R Abercrombie and Montgomery M Malcomb. artillery captains Carroll Falead Earl W Taylor first lieutenants H H Titus Matthew Leeper surgeons Luke B Peck Walter Clift ford Chidester and Reuben Boyd Miller. Marshall band concert at Crawford Sunday at 8 pm admission 10 and 15 cents.

Washington Infantry Wm. A. Nichols Colville Pierret Nat P. Physter Alexis R. Pacton Wm. R. Abercrombie Montgomery M. Malcomb Carroll F.alead Artillery Corps Earl W. Taylor Ieutenant Frank HH. Titus Matthew Leeper Surgeons Luke B. Peck Walter Cliftford Chidester Reuben Boyd Miller

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