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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1901

Page

6

Canal Talk Dominates Kansas Yet in New York Lobby

United States Senator William A. Harris, in Kansas City, says the interoceanic canal via Nicaragua is the dominant issue for the coming Congress. He notes support among many senators, with opposition from a minority, and discusses the Panama route, ship subsidies, and potential trust legislation under Roosevelt. He emphasizes possible revisions to Interstate Commerce and Cabinet changes, while predicting a mix of actions before the next election.

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Kansan Senator Sees Fusion Debate Over Gold Policy

The transcript notes amid political chatter discuss silver hoarding risks and gold backing. Senator Harris is described as well, with plans to return to Washington for the next Congress session, while Kangas faces questions on poll ion and fusion politics.

Kansan Kaneat New York Washington

Gaines' Plaint Denounces Post Office Censorship

A long, heated defense of the Farmers' Advocate denounces postal suppression of the paper and attacks Republican authority. The circular from HN Gainmor and Mra Anzile TL tiazs accuses Washington of tyranny, calls for stand by the paper, and urges readers to defend liberty while detailing threats and alleged political suppression.

Farmers’ Advocate HN. Gainmor Mra Anzile TL Tiazs Gainet Permne Orlee Pat Woon A. Iteumon Blehtans Eas New York Grier Gaines Lincoln Jefferron Bibs Pound Washington Eant Shane Patted Neder Cirewlar Brothers of Humanity Han de Flute Spee Macy Getthart Crane

Prison Parole Rulings Handed To Attorney General

The Attorney General is asked to settle if a paroled prisoner who is returned to prison earns good time for conduct while on parole. The issue may affect when parolees are credited or released. Deputy Godard argues good time may not apply on parole and questions arise about whether parolees can be returned to finish a sentence.

Attorney General's Department Parale Godard Goterd Terinble Cis

Trial update on Klusmire case in Kansas Holton court

Testimony details in a murder trial describe witness accounts of buried wife, alleged bruising, and defendant statements. Undersheriff Haas undertaker Morek and other witnesses recount conversations about the wife’s departure to Texas, money, and residence, with jurors testifying on autopsy evidence and possible death causes.

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Rumors of Metcalf Caldwell Postmaster Race in Lawrence

A Lawrence rumor says General Wilder Metcalf will run for postmaster against incumbent Caldwell. C. S. Finch, former Lawrence Journal candidate, may join. Metcalf’s war record and backing fuel a strong challenge, complicating Congressman Bower’s bid in his hometown. Caldwell’s incumbency and Republican ties could influence the race.

Wilder Metcalf Lawrence Bef Caldwell C. S. Finch Lawrence Journal Caldwell Kansas Republican League Reag Postoffici Pia

Rathbun Admits Confedrate Ties In Jeffersonville Murder Case

Newell Rathbun, jailed on suspicion of murdering Charlie Goodman in Jeffersonville, confessed to detectives of a Little Rock plot involving his wife to fake a corpse and collect insurance. He claimed his wife and an alleged army deserter were allied, while denying direct murder by himself. Detectives question Rathbun’s true identity and home, as he has used an alias and may have misrepresented his past.

Tauteville Newell Rathbun Charlie Goodman Jeffersonville Little Rock Sullivan Goodman Bunchard Blanchard Die Euepitnonn Tittle Hook Corinne Pryor Daid K Ceen Insurance Company Rachbup Tere Panies Newell Rathbun

Lawrence Journal editor drafts invitation for Kansas Day event

Mr Finchs visit to Topeka includes drafting an invitation for Senator Hanna to address the Kansas Day club on January 29. The Kansas delegation in Washington will be consulted on venue and whether to include a banquet as discussions consider inviting prominent eastern Republicans if Hanna declines.

Finch Lawrence Journal Kansas Day Club Topeka Cotter D. A. Valentine Manta Kansas Washington Fuin- Tih Cote 3 Hanna Genator Audixortune Harma

Fort Scott Race Signals Lanadon as Editor in Chief

A Fort Scott report outlines Pret. ee c. aendenenones and Mort Scott in a shift toward editorial leadership. The piece notes Lanadon’s influence in the Second District and hints at a congressional bout shaping up with Lanadon in the foreground.

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Fight Over Prescription Ends in Fatal Shooting Near McGee

On November 18 at McGee, twenty miles east of here, Dr Tyree shot and killed Thesnas Mows in a quarrel over a prescription. Moag then shot Dr Tyree, inflicting three minor wounds. The incident occurred in a drug store and involves a physician and a local drug clerk.

Pauls Valley Mc-Gee Here Tyree Thesnas Mows

McDowell Named U S District Judge for Virginia

Washington on November 13 formally announced the appointment of Henry Crey McDowell to be United States district judge of the Western District of Virginia. The confirmation makes him the presiding judge over federal cases in that district.

Washington Henry Crey McDowell United States Western District Virginia

Bride gift to guard and Atlanta prison plan revealed

Three more people are mentioned as being caught. A bridal couple at a depot wedding scene exchanges flowers with Officer Lewis who jokes about keeping the guns in return for the flowers. Warden H. A. Hawk discusses the upcoming Atlanta penitentiary opening, guard-to-convict ratios, and construction details including a stone wall and expanded cell capacity.

Lewis A. Hawk Federal Penitentiary Atlanta Hawk West Virginia Civil Service Atlanta Penitenthiry Entre

Desperado Pursuit Near Ottawa After Sightings

Franklyn County authorities joined Sherri Costigan and a posse in a late Tuesday pursuit of two Leavenworth convicts. Two white men on horseback were spotted near a rural skimming station about noon, prompting a rapid warning and a townwide posse mobilization. The rugged timber country offers good hideouts.

Franklyn Ottawa Kan Sherri Costigan Leavenworth

Not A Convict Nabbed Then Released at Duncan's Restaurant

A suspicious man entered Duncan's at 110 East Severith Street this morning, wore a bandaged hand and a birdlike beard, claimed to be Newton Kus, and spoke of an unabridged past. Police questioned him, determined he was an escaped convict, but released him after instructing him to leave town. Green, a man described as a negro vag, was arrested near Scrompton and held for charges before release.

Duncan East Severith Street Bird Punecan Newton Moon Potloemuin James Stahl Fort Worth Tex Breen Wik Hotch Conv Son Green Scrompton Caluboose

Plot to Kill Now Believed Targeted Trelford and Lemon

Kansas City dispatch reports captured convicts leaked details showing the dash for liberty aimed to kill Deputy Warden Lemon and Captain Trelford. Trelford fled with the convicts and faced death threats but escaped. Also: two men alleged escaped convicts held up a Atchison high school student, taking his horse, buggy, and $13. The Kansas City & Olathe Electric Railway secured a charter with capital of one million dollars and paid $27. The adjutant general plans a sale of unsuitable military clothing next Monday, listing blouses caps camp uniforms and trousers.

Kansas City Lberty Lemon Trelford Penitentia Atchison, Kas Fort Leavenworth Frank McCoy Efingham Olathe Road Kansas City & Olathe Electric Railway Company Adjutant General's Department

Market Report Shows Mixed Cotton and Grain Activity

The report details December futures trading with uneven demand and liquidations amid broad offerings by buyers. It notes pressure on December and support on May contracts, with strong local board activity, scarce receipts, and a generally uncertain yet active market across grains and livestock.

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Topeka Ride Market Announcement

Topeka market notice dated November 1 lists Green Salt stock and sale details. Details are sparse with limited readable names and figures. Further readable facts are unavailable in the fragment.

Market turmoil and money rates edge higher in New York

The market displayed a reactionary bend with a money flurry as loans were made at higher rates. The day saw average rates up near 4 and a half percent, with no single day ever exceeding 4 percent previously. Limited government bond redemptions and external business pressures influenced the tone, while sterling remained firm. Shipping activity rose, with expectations of French steamers and potential changes by next Saturday’s vessel.

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Pecans Tips and Market Actions in New York Trading

New York, Nov. 13. Early trading reaction shows advice to buy standard railroad stocks and transports. Gold exports for the week expected to reach about 1,000,000 with limited advance. sugar futures firm. Atchison shares urged for purchase. Manhattan and southern routes expected higher prices. Wheat and cotton markets mixed with cautious activity. bonds and currency movements noted. no sharp changes expected in the near term.

New York Benettins Atchison Manhattan Tomdriey Arthur Joseph

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