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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1900

Page

6

Night of Carnival Parade Turns Rowdy Republican Rally

A Republican ratification event on Kaureas avenue became a carnival night with Democrats and Populists among the crowd. Fireworks and improvised noise makers filled the street as speakers struggled to be heard, with one man, J. F. Maxwell, rescued after his candy sack caught fire. The crowd cheered a range of speakers including Prof. W. T. Vernon and Burton, praising Republican gains and Lincoln’s memory, while a wheelchair-bound attendee watched from the doorway.

Nolee Kaureas Brya Sheth Eighth Avenue Marshells M Howdy Howdy Freworks Saribeaus Candies J. FL Maxwell

Hopkins Triumph in Thirty-ninth District Race

Hays City November 12 report shows Hopkins fusion candidate defeating Charles Buschow of Colby by 15 votes in the Thirty-ninth senatorial district covering thirty northwest counties.

Hays City Hopkins Charles Buschow Colby Burton

Man burned alive while riding on top of baggage car train

A passenger on the Fort Scott-Memphis line died after his coat caught fire on top of a baggage car while the train ran about fifty miles per hour from Kansas City toward Black Rock Arkansas. He refused to give his name, suffered severe burns, and was later taken to a Memphis hospital where recovery was deemed unlikely.

Kansas City Fort Scotts Memphis Road Memphis Thayer Jesus Welch Black Rock Ark

Suit Filed for 2 Million Against Portland Gold Mining

Heirs of Eugene Doherty sue Portland Gold Mining Co in U S district court for 2 million alleging no accounting for Doherty’s interest in the Hinck Diamond mine and Black Diamond shaft. Plaintiffs name eight heirs residing in Treland. Principal owners James Burns W S Stratton Hannan.

Portland Gold Mining Company Denver Calo United States District Court Eugene Doherty Hinck Portland Doherty Treland Piaint Portland Company James Burns Stratton Ene Hannan Portland Mine

Baroness von Ketteler Improving in Detroit Home

A Detroit update reports Baroness von Ketteler slowly recovering at her father’s residence after her husband’s murder in Pekin. Physicians say she remains in a convalescent state though may travel to the Yate home if her condition permits, with plans to be received by Emperor Wilhelm. A separate London dispatch notes a severe gale across the English Channel causing wrecks and multiple drownings, including the ketch Georgina near Shields.

Chicago The Tribune Detroit Baroness von Ketteler Pekin Henry B. Ledyard Attchigun Railroad Company Yate Baron von Ketteler Emperor Wilkes London English Channel Shields Weston

Tax Sale Law. County Right to Buy Certificates Stirs State

Frank L. Martin of Hutchinson seeks Supreme Court action to force Reno County Treasurer to accept his bid at tax sale amid long running disputes over 1893 law allowing counties to buy lands offered for tax sale. The case tests the county's right to intervene in bidding and could impact buyers in Shawnee and other counties, with broad implications for tax sale certificates and land ownership.

Shawnee Supreme Court Frank L. Martin Hutchinson Martin Regent Noway Fox Unes Tex Martin Hay Aled Kansan

Philippine Postal Service Surplus Reported for Year

Washington November 1 J W Valle director general to the postmaster general reports the Philippine postal service shows a surplus of 19528 for the year. Revenue to June 30 was 117 A m and the face value 95220. Progress noted in opening new post offices and staffing with American clerks where troops allow.

Washington J. W. Valle Powin Paitippine

Daly's Copper Interests Heirs to Sell Montana Property

New York November 13 The Journal of Commerce reports that Daly heirs may dispose of Montana property to Standard Oil. Copper men expect Daly's death to influence Amalgamated Copper stock and succession plans vary. Some say Rogers may be president as Daly's heirs consider selling core holdings to Standard Oil interests.

Montana Standard Oil Company New York Journal of Commerce Today Marcus Daly Daly Jong Fincas Rogers Amalgamated Amalgamated Cope Me. Daly

Family Skeleton Bared in Nassau County Hearings

In Mineola New York Edgar Duryea a millionaire starch manufacturer is accused by his daughters of plotting to deprive them of inheritance. The surrogate court of Nassau County heard the bitter family fight as the Duryea name was dragged from its closet with claims of stupidity drunkenness and association with dissolute women. The hearing will resume next Saturday as friends scramble to contain the scandal.

Duryea New York Nassau County Mineola Long Island Edgar & Duryea Walter 5

University president denies letter to de Courbertin

Dr. W. B. Harper, president of the University of Chicago, today denied that he had written a letter to Pierre de Coubertin of Paris. The report arose amid discussions linked to the Olympian Games.

Chicago W. BR. Harper University of Chicago Burom de Courbertin Paris

Discharge of Lt Colonel Russell B Harrison

The U S V inspector general Lt Colonel Russell B Harrison has been honorably discharged effective December 1. He is the son of ex president Harrison and served since the Spanien war in the volunteer forces. In New Haven the fourteenth annual convention of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experimental Stations opened with about 100 attendees. Dr Bernard Dyer spoke on experimentation at Amsteld. Representatives from 33 states and several foreign countries attend.

Wasmnger Russell B Harrison United States Harrison Baa Agricultural College Association New Haven Conn Hernard Dyer London England

Queen Is Not Dead In Servia Report Is False

Paris Nov 1 Inquiries by Associated Press at the Servian location show no truth in the Bria De Parte tetay report that Queen Drage of Servia is dead The legation has not even heard that the report may be true.

Ueen Paris Associated Press Bria de Parte Tetay Drage Servia Legation Jais

Death by an Auto in Saginaw during election day crash

Saginaw Michigan. November death occurs when a car speeds at 49 miles per hour, striking a curb and injuring Patrick Eddy son of C K Eddy noted as a prominent local business figure. Eddy 33, died this morning after the fatal accident observed near the Mary’s hospital area. Also mentions Washington executive board actions regarding George Hayes and lodge delegates with no convention interference.

Saginaw, Mich U.o.nirke Eddy C.K. Eddy Momberman That Mary's Hospital Saginaw Valley Washington George Hayes

Turbulent Chicago Wheat Market Faces Mixed Signals

Turbulent market report shows wheat opening weak with late rebound amid liquidation fears. Prices drifted as trade weighed on world supply concerns and December contracts, with oats and provisions showing varied movement. Live cattle and hogs faced unsettled demand as futures markets reflected cautious positioning.

Goings Commission Co. Members Named at Chicago Board

A Chicago Board of Trade gathering listed J C Goings Commission Co and members from buyers and shippers at Orin Milling whrat and Constenments. The event noted names and affiliations under the Beard of Waar amid ongoing trading.

J.C. Goings Commission Co Chicago Board of Trade Orin Fabora Kaveax Iermassok Beard Waar Ore Moazing

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