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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1900

Page

5

Bonner Will Probate Battle Reveals Contest

New York Nov 12 Surrogate Pilzges discloses the probate content of Levert Bonner will and admits it to probate. Bill Houser died July 180% in a will dated June 26 10 after making several appointments. Contest alleges the instrument as last will and testament of Robert Bonner was not a free act and was influenced by undue pressure from Andrew and others on his widow.

New York Pilzgesab Levert Bonner Bill Houser Bonner Ing Robert F. Bonner Frederick Hunter Fortes Jett Mead Andrew AM Mre Aner Repuusarstieceneel Soom So Childres Fabers Ra Bonner Lawrence K. Bonner Robert Hotnerdecenates

Porto Rico Troops Discontinued and Reassigned

Washington November 12 To the public War Department announces the Porto Rico department will be discontinued by December 15 100 and Porto Rico and adjacent islands will be attached to the department of the East as the district of Porto Hip a Brigadier General George W Davis will move to Manila and report to the commanding general for assignment as inspector general The native regiment will remain under Lieutenant Colonel James A Buchanan and troops recalled from Porto Rico may later be sent to the Philippines.

Washington War Department Department of Porto Rico Porto Tico Department of the East Porto Hipa Leutenant Baal Kad Pich Cavalry New Tare City George W. Davin U.S. V Department of Porto Wes Manila Philippine Islands Bvis Philippines Bliwu Root Rites Cohrin Allen Io Hion Davis Meade Porto Rieu Isturul Porto Beonel James A Buchanan

Kansas Exposition Directors Plan PostElection Work

The Kansas Semi centennial Exposition board schedules a meeting with Secretary of Agriculture F D Coburn in the state house office tomorrow at 2. They plan immediate work and banks in the state offer stock applications expected to be fully subscribed soon.

Kansas Kyrne Fld. Coburn State House Wilbee

Wheatley in Topeka Eyes Third District Contest

Mr Wheatley, the only defeated Republican candidate for Congress, is in Topeka with H A of Parsons and L C Weldy of Guete. He weighs running against A M Jackson, while Republicans accuse Democrats of importing voters from Indian Ferrifors to swing the election. Copeland county flows with campaign chatter as ratification night draws near.

Congress Topeka George W. Wheatley Third City H. A Parsons L. C. Weldy Guete Wheatley A. M. Jackson Ferrifors Jackson Feary Copeland County

Paris Exposition Closes With Evening Illumination

Paris reports the exposition ends tonight after a day with few visitors. Tickets are sold with bags of coins, exhibitors removed after midnight, and only the hot houses and art palaces remain on the north bank of the Seine. The Belne prefect proposes demolishing Champs de Mars and Trocadero, preserving central gardens while selling outer grounds for mansions and hotels, as the state debates future use.

Paris Seine Belne Champs de Mars

Combs Gives Up After Kentucky Election Statement

Lesiis Combs, chair of the Republican campaign committee, warns of wholesale fraud by Democrats and declares the Kentucky gubernatorial vote settled with a decisive plurality. He notes no third ticket and sees no impartial tribunal for electoral contests, urging faith in the people to govern.

Louteville Republican Campaign Committee Today Lesiis Combs Kentucky

French Gust Secret and No Official Notice Yet

Washington reports the French government has not issued any official acknowledgment of a publication cited by a War Department agent. Officials say Thiobaut will take no initiative, and the matter remains unofficial with no formal recognition from French authorities. The article also notes a local sports result, citing a football game won 16 to 6.

Washington Am Damador War Department Board of Fortingations

Villard Dies After Long Rail Empire and Panic Losses

Henry Villard, notable railroad magnate and son in law of William Lloyd Garrison, died at his Dobbs Ferry estate after a prolonged decline from throat cancer and a severe 1893 financial panic that wrecked much of his fortune. Born Heinrich Hilgard, he rebuilt wealth through German and American rail ventures, including Oregon Pacific, Oregon Steam Navigation, and Edison General Electric. He married Fannie Garrison in 1866 after a career as a journalist and financier.

New York Henry Villard Dobba Ferry Wedenday Henry Willard Heinrich Hilgard Speyer Fhenieh Bavarin Theodors Justus Hilgard United State Cost Survey Belleville Gustav Supreme Court Munich Hileard Zweibrucken Phalsbourg United State Hils Phals Europe Villard Frankfort Berlin United States Oregon and California Railroad Company Oregon Steamship Company Kansas Pacific Railroad Company Oregon Steam Navigation Company Oregon Hallway and Navigation Company Oregon and Transcontinental Northern Pacific Germany Thomas Faison Edison Lamp Company Newark N. J Edison Works Schenectady Edison General Electric Company Pacifi Board of

Salisbury Speech Sparks Discontent Over China Question

The Salisbury speech, delivered in London, stirs protest over potential adjournment of the Chinese issue. Novosti claims it signals future conflicts with Britain and France, warns of ruinous costs if Russia presses demands independently, and questions Britain’s stance on the South African war.

Petersboro France Europe Sewue Vesa Lon

Eight Die in Paris Train Collision at Choisey Le-To

Eight killed and fifteen wounded in a suburban train collision with an express near Choisey Le-To. The suburban train telescoped as it entered the station to let the express pass, blocking the line for hours. Later reports note University of Kansas regents appointing W C Spangler as interim executive agent in Chancellor Snow’s absence amid concerns for Snow’s health. The M A A plans an entertainment and ticket sales for Mabelle Crawford’s event on the 16th at Moore’s or Kellum’s Book Store.

Paris Choisey le- To Snow Lawrence Kus Board of Regents University of

Armor Plate Awards Fix Up Battleship Armor Plans

Washington Nov. 1 Secretary has practically arranged the basis of the awards of armor for the battleships. Several items of detail were left open for the secretary's personal consideration. They will be disposed of promptly and awards announced in a day or two. The armor cuts have made concessions from original bids at the secretary's direction, and the terms are believed to be generally satisfactory.

Wea Ashington Ordnance Bureau

Nichols appoints Hungate as assistant county attorney

Galen Nichola, county attorney elect, announces O. Hungate as assistant county attorney and W. J Jamison as deputy. Hungate to handle lower court prosecutions and office work, with Jamison set to take over duties from J. H. Guy. Hungate's selection follows petitions from supporters amid anticipated future appointments.

Galen Nichola O. & Hungate Aquor Topeka Ms. Hungate W. J Jamison Colored Bir Nichols Delesa Moch Hungate Jamison J.H. Guy Munguts Cheer Trust Hquor

Chicago Colored Men Coop Opens Big Store Venture

The H. M. Turner Co operative company of colored men in Chicago plans a department store to accompany its Susquehanna Street grocery and market. Organized one year ago by seventeen men with over $1,000 capital, the venture serves both black and white customers and aims to employ experienced staff from Philadelphia and Richmond. Profits fund growth, with no dividends before 1910, and a nationwide delivery network already in place.

Chicago Colored Mien Chicago H. M. Turner Co-operative Company of Colored Men Sus State Street Calumet Avenue Parner Philadelphia Fitchmond Turner

Gates vs Stilwell Guardian Trust case opens in court

In Kansas City Mo on November 12 the Guardian Trust company case began in U S district court with John W Gates and others seeking a receiver. Judge Amos Thayer and Judge John F Phillips preside as the Stilwell faction demurs claiming the complaint lacks facts for a receiver or injunction.

Guardian Trust Company Keneas City John W. Gates United States District Court Amos Thayer St. Louis Tudre John F. Phillips Kansas City Remurrer Stilwell

Pingree on the Warpath Over Fame Tax Assessments

Governor moves against officials issuing fame tax assessments. Pataoa and aliens noted with November 1 landmark. Courts and new tax law face Supreme Court review to decide all cases.

Pataoa St Joseph Benton Senamenta Supreme Court

Wreck of the Monticello Leaves Four Survivors

The City of Monticello wrecked off Bay of Fundy shores after a Saturday gale. Twenty six bodies recovered, with many more deaths likely. four survivors include Captain Smith and a stewardess. Among the dead are several local navigators and crew from Yarmouth and nearby ports.

Yarmouth City of Monticello Rockville Fuller Eldredge Poote Fripp Fs Sons Robert Oley Prince Edward Baggnee Mester Johnson Ian Nickerson Trobert Nickerson van Renenbers Austin Wickens James Cole Jonna B. Whitmore Stanley Ringer Winslow Eee Harry Copeland David Ben Delook Captain Harding Monticelio Please’s Point John Richmond Essex N. J Benham Whitmore Copeland Raen Peter Reepens Ana Monticello O. N. Coleman Monticeilo Legi Bros. & Co. Jewelers Hamilton Ont James Ball St. John Rupert Olive Hopkins Tiewartees ‘Smith Elsie MacDonald Lawrence Yarmouth Steamship Company Omcer Pisraine Wheah Cook Miss Smith Weares Beonle Smith Pireming Dea and Eale Wprane & Cak Rupert Manshyeieiba Edward A. & Eldriden Wits J. c. Aie Wootatock J. O W. Coleman John Richmoni Sussex Eldria MacDonald Thomas Barding Montivello Reo Portage Buptimber Mantteslie Nilok Harvey Newhellton Cape Sable Istana Shelburne Murphy Barrington Passage Pareer T. Hilton Greig Ste Arid Alebe

Market recap reflects mixed wheat and livestock activity

Chicago market notes show wheat trading near last week’s levels amid steady cash demand and modest gains for futures. Livestock futures drift with cattle and hogs seeing varied support as traders weigh supply signals and meat prices.

Kansas City Live Stock Market Report and Prices

Kansas City market notes list cattle prices and movements, with Texas cows and steer/feeder figures. The column cites Arthur Joseph and Vanderbats, notes higher prices and overall market strength, and records bid ranges and totals in a compact livestock ledger style.

Kansas City

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