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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1900

Page

6

Wright and Pal Convicted in Severe Robbery Case

The jury convicted Wright and an accomplice of a highway robbery against Claud Imbler last January. Imbler testified the pair held him up and he identified Wright as part of the crime. The court sentenced Wright and the co-defendant to at least ten years in the penitentiary amid tense testimony and defense denials.

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Campbell game canceled over dispute with Topeka High

Washburn Field saw the Campbell team fail to meet Topeka High after a dispute over eligibility and players. Topeka stood by a three season policy that opponents must be students first, while Campbell argued over alleged professionalism. Campbell will practice and schedule a substitute game with Kansas City Bien later. Col James E Potter dead at 62 in Kingston Hamilton.

Campbel Uh Soltoam Topeka Washburn Topela Boys Campbell Tspective Transzementa Topekt Beva Bana Ags Kansas City Fursia Col. Potter Kingston James E. Potter U.S A

Glasgow Port Declared Free From Disease As Of Nov 10

November dispatch from Glasgow reports the port declared free from plagues by Wimar of the marine hospital service after a thin morning telegraph from Suteson Thomas. The notice places Glasgow Washington on the free list effective November 10.

Glasgow Washington Suncéon General Wimar Marine Hospital Service Suteson Thomas Glascow Wyman Hoss

Continental Creamery to Build New Topeka Plant

The Continental Creamery company is constructing a four story brick plant on West Second Street adjacent to Moeser storage, costing 40000 dollars. The building 15000 dollars and machinery 25000 dollars. Expected completion by mid February with 30000 pounds butter daily capacity and room to handle five loads of eel daily. The plan centralizes cream from over 184 skim stations across Kansas Oklahoma and Nebraska. Fifty workers will be needed at full operation.

Continental Creamery Company West Second Street Moeser Enld Ti Ja United States W. F. Jenson Tts Topeka Kansan Oklahoma Nebrasks T Topeka Uist Pueblo

Porter Calls For Eight Hour Day In Coal Regions

Porter of Cranford county, newly elected U S senator, told Topeka supporters he prioritizes coal miners with an eight hour day bill over the senator election. He pledges to push shorter sessions, insisting the constitution allows fifty days and aims to hurry business through. miners’ welfare drives his agenda.

United States F. Porter Cranford County Burton Souny Topeke Elghnhour Lay Tam Minera Sam Mr. Porter

Chicago Tragedy Narrows To Flames and Rescue Effort

In Chicago a second story blaze engulfs a building as onlookers watch Thomas Konetka fight to escape. Flames reach him and he leaps onto the ground as firemen ladder up, leaving him severely burned and others injured or frightened by the disaster.

Chicago Thomas Konetka

Heavy Snow Buries Buffalo Area and Surrounding Towns

Snow blanketed Buffalo New York and nearby towns with ten inches in Buffalo city eleven inches in East Aurora and Dunkirk and two feet in Orchard Park causing major railroad disruption. George A Cosine a 72 year old Indian born veteran was found dead yesterday on Neosho Street reportedly from heart failure after breakfast and checking on chickens. his death was noted by health officials.

New York Buffalo N. Y East Aurora Dunkirk Crchard Park Simporia George A. Cosine Goldier India Na 1 Neosho Street

Suits Against Strong in Colorado Springs

Colorado Springs, November 15. Two suits for 100000 each have been filed alleging damages from the explosion that destroyed the Strong mine and the builders at Mabelle Crawford tonight,Auditor.

Strong Colorado Springs Col Nee Buildiners Biattist Mabelle Crawford

Sells Sensation Excerpt From Divorce Case Letter Reading

The afternoon session of the Sells divorce trial features dramatic letters to Mrs. Selis reportedly written by Billy Bott. Read aloud are intimate pleas and confessions dated January 13 and 14, 1882, expressing deep longing and plans if they were together. The court also notes Mrs. Sella’s absence at the proceeding.

McKinley Harry Sells Billy Bott Mame Frisco America Wat Etter Columbia

Report on Ordnance Bureau Chief Buffington’s Findings

Washington reports General Buffington of the Ordnance Bureau has presented a key report to the Secretary of War. It covers disputed points between the bureau and the Board of Ordnance and Fortifications, including gun carriage systems, disappearing mechanisms, and contract status for field guns and mountain batteries. The text notes debates on the French field gun secret, carriage development, and potential shifts to pedestal mounts for larger calibers while detailing ongoing procurement and test results.

Buffington Ordnance Bureau Washington Fuffingon Bureau of Ordnance Secretary of War Board of Ordnance and Forthea Tri Nahce Oye Board of Ordnanes Buttington Endicott Board Burlington Hern Ferrandine Bbech Snipes-Sanbury Company Fran Huffington Meade Smokelees Wader Popniis Ebmiog

Destruction of Villages After Cannibal Attack In Island Amber

A schooner arrived at Kemall in the Admiralty region following a massacre linked to cannibal attacks. Villages were destroyed by fire, 16 natives were killed and six were captured. The Mas ette and nearby vessels reported further raids and a pursuit by naval forces.

Tencotter Kemall Admiralty Fietrman Mata Mascette Aces Conre Cansibuls Gageain Muceo Kusat Zeadier Kormal Marcotte N Sith Maceo

Census of Alaska enumeration completed reports dire conditions

Washington announces Alaska district enumeration finished with 12 652 native population in the northern district. Maurice Johnson logged over two thousand miles by dog team, listing 2413 Indians. Nome district shows 270 white residents on June 2, with summer arrivals totaling about 15 000 and 9 090 remaining after departures.

Washington Alaska Todicy Samuel C Dunham Yukes Kuskequin Maurice Johnson Johnson Nome Mont Pophloun Dateson Regton

Ship In Quarantine The Topeka Docked With Smallpox Aboard

Port Townsend Washington November 15 A tempestuous voyage from Alaska brings the steamship Topeka into port with 100 passengers most from the west coast of Alaska. Quarantine officers isolate steerage passenger M H Foster after showing smallpox symptoms. Seventy eight passengers not exposed are moved to the steamer Prosper and continue to Seattle. Two new smallpox cases aboard the steamer City of Seattle are reported by quarantine officer Fisher from William Head Bay. Captain Courtney of the ship BT Bianchata bound for San Francisco is said to have buried a body at sea and arrived at Stanley on September 18.

Topeka Alaska Port Townsend United States M. H. Foster Oret Claos Passen Prosper Allower Seatue Fister William Head Bay H.C City of Seattle Alices Falkland Islands Courtney Courtney and Ere of the Ship BT. Bianchata San Francisco Stenley

Homesuekers Excursions via Santa Fe Route

Advertisement details a Santa Fe excursions sale for November 2 offering round trips to Arkansas Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma Texas with dubious health claims and promotional language. Mentions scenic routes through the Blue Mountains and Lehieh Valley rail line with mentions of dining service and fast trains. Includes erratic text about cures for indigestion and dyspepsia and references to markets and prices.

Arkansas Arizona Tedian Territory New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Blue Mountains Lehieh Valley Niagara Paiss Buffalo New York Philadelphia Peenery

Market Report Reflects Mixed Grain and Livestock Activity

The report notes modest declines and firmer closes in grains with December wheat and futures trading amid varied receipts. Livestock shows mixed demand with hogs, cattle, and lard values shifting while terminal prices hold, and Topeka and Chicago markets display fluctuating figures across wheat, barley, timothy, and dairy products.

Unclear historical notes on market and stock movements

Fragmented OCR reads like a market report with references to 2300 bags, wheat, and prices, but many words are garbled. Mentions of parking, consignments, and commodities hint at a busy yard scene, with unclear dates, figures, and participants.

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