Controversy in Britain over Chamberlain and policy debate
London reports fierce Liberal attacks on Mr Chamberlain and the colonial policy while British officials weigh American wartime experiments and rail Britain’s stance amid Leary sentiment in racing circles against Richard Croker. The piece notes naval and military tensions, public opinion trends, and pressures on leadership as elections and reforms loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Croker
London
Joesph
Mediterranean
Persornat
Chin- Leetain
Cuborniies Cummercia
Jerse Coctrauta
Boer Perierhers
Croton
Cherberlain
Sonnipcerestinice Rivne
Admiralty
Renies
Brmot
Ricum Enterprise
Nevel
Burmland
UN Bedi
Asm
Chiswe
Stowara Auerdecker
Richard Beng
Topeka Men Buy a Mill in Auction Scene
In Topeka a group led by Thomes Page and E Wear secured Purcall Mill at Manhateas in a sale conducted by the National Bank of Caumameste. A single bidder offered a modest sum with the bank seizing the substantial stock and real estate. Attendees noted the deal included several cottages and related assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomes
Manhateas
Manhattah
Naethotal Bank
A. We
Tonge
David
Maun
Weather and News in Topeka State Journal Index
The Topeka State Journal page list outlines weather next four hours for Kansas with rain turning to snow, plus a broad index of news features and sections. It catalogs stories on Colorado race relations, penitentiary escapes, divorce progress, African plans, Philippine death, Kansas and railroad news, local Wants ads, markets, society notes, and cultural sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansie
London
Africa
Kansas Omeor
Philippines
Sporting News
Kansas News
Railroad News
Duns
Newa
Burton-Laker
North Topeka
Congress
John Coffine
Snap
Topeka Society
Topeka
Sasa
Gombp
Kangas
Wall Street
Shortgtory
Olivers
Hushor
Lieut Koontz Dead With Topeka Ties Mentioned
Washington reports casualty details for Second Lieutenant Koontz and several others from units including the Twenty-ninth, First Infantry and Twenty-first Kansas. Home ties are noted to Garden City and Topeka with references to Santa Fe and Chattanooga connections and the adjutant general’s message confirming the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manta Today
Klled
Catbalogun
Satou
Twenty-ninth
Corvor
Case
Hagason
Panay
St. Oents
Pork Rth
Lapas
Twolfth
John Lambert
Yqundid
Kierles Meooltster
Navere- Sev
Terlend
Pitick
W. Chan
Servis
John Bowht
Suriniss Corporks
Hind
Kuchta
Garden City
Howard M. Keonte
Eb. Keonte
Santa Fe General Weight Office
Thin City
Mins
Jean Koontz
Topeka
Lient i Coants
Leiding Kapaa
Ortyfenrth Romutarn
Mise Binke Greer
Chattanonge
Yale and Princeton clash on muddy Princeton field
Desperate struggle between Yale and Princeton elevens at University Field. Yale gains early lead with Chadflake touchdown and kick, Princeton answers with a field goal. Crowd from New York and Philadelphia notable as both teams push for victory under overcast skies.
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Princeton
Yale
University Field
Arbael Baek
York
Philadelphia
Chadflake
Mattie
Feld
Princese
Died by Inches on a Rail Stake as Mob Executes Porter
A Kansas frontier crowd chained Preston Porter Jr to a railroad rail at Limon and burned him alive for a murder. Father of the murdered girl lit the fire, and Porter endured over an hour of agony before the flames consumed him. An angry mob kept the scene orderly as the body was burned and the crowd dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limon
Preston Porter, Jr
Jah Porter
Elitzefia
Lincoln County
Simon
Preyion Porter
Richard W. Front
Witte Louise
Porter
Tre
Sone
Eure
Fittie
Plate
Sherif Freeman
Rae
Jull
Hugo
Tian
Hanes
Lake Station
Timon
Regio
Frost
Floyd
Simon, Cole
John Porter
Loulan Frost
Barder
Mat
Souyerdira
Denver
Lawrence
Preston Porter
Arthur Porter
Linon
Kan
Terrible vigilante burning of a Black man near Lake station
A mob burned Preston Porter Jr near Lake station after accusing him of murder. Reported details describe a calm, determined crowd, no inquest, and a train carrying the condemned man to the pyre. Frost family ties and relatives from Lawrence, Kansas, are noted.
Porter in Kansas Story of a Lawrence youth’s reform school history
Preston Porter, a Lawrence-born youth later linked to a Colorado crime, spent eleven months at the state reform school in Hutchinson after earlier confinement at Topeka. He faced a prior attempted rape in Lawrence and an earlier alleged crime near a field, with family ties to Kentucky before moving to Kansas.
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Preston
John Porter
Colorado
Lawrence
State Reform School
Topeka
State Reformatory
Hutchinson
Porter
Ilide
Hatch-_inton
Hapcock
Preston Porter
Kentucky
Hagnilton County
Glo
Thguthier
Masvanhusetts Stret
Judes of
Reform School
Itis Said
Movement to Reinstate Capital Punishment in Colorado
Denver, November 17. A campaign to restore capital punishment to Colorado statutes gains steam after the Louise Frost murder at Limon and the subsequent lynching. a bill is being drafted and advocates plan an aggressive push at the upcoming legislative session. Kensins may be the penalty for murder and possibly for assaults. (Continued on Sixth Page.)
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Colorado
Denver
Col
Louise Frost
Limon
Kensins
Sells Detective Watched Sells Residence Duty
A detective assigned to the Sells case was tasked with observing the Sells residence. The report notes his duty focused on monitoring the home and reporting any notable activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sells
Detective Mahoney Testimony in Seils Divorce Case
The Seils divorce trial in Columbus grows taut as private detective John Mahoney, hired by Peter Seils to observe his wife and alleged lovers, testifies about surveillance at the Seils residence. Mahoney details light patterns and a bicycle brought into court, while cross examination reveals inconsistencies and the crowded courtroom atmosphere.
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Seils
Columbus
John Mahoney
Peter Selis
Mahoney
Mather
Tg Court
Ponversates Ltd Eeer and Brother
Appesory
Laker
Joe Laker
Mia
Selle” Prother
Mutatwrer
Sama
Emily Bott
Makeney
Bott
Rottie
Ballitt Spencer
Huling
Sefis
Howse
Way Amin
Belts
Selle Hause MbAut Wily P.m
Schret
Pete Murphy
Pie
Selle House
Siveraber
Megan Walter
Dunhoney
Willem Bott
Bel House
Sells
Bolle
John
Stahones
Frank Mahoney
Mets
Parsons Sued for Fifteen Thousand Dollars
Sadie Fussy, a young woman injured weeks ago on the Katy line near Union Avenue, sues for 16000 damages. The case to be heard at the February term of district court, with Sheriff Edwards serving papers in the city yesterday. This stands as one of the heaviest damage suits filed against the Katy company in this city.
Columbus Man Drinks 25 Cocktails in 25 Minutes
A Columbus man attempted to drink twenty five cocktails in twenty five minutes after a bet at a saloon sparked a heated dispute over a drinker’s staying power. He reportedly consumed five drinks quickly then fifteen more before collapsing and being rushed to a doctor for stomach pumping.
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Roehm
Weslon
Pearl Bryan Skull Found By a Boy in Thick Undergrowth
A fragmentary historic account reports a skull found by a child in dense growth near a well where the victim Pearl Bryan's body was discovered. Investigators traced the scene to a well shaft and a path leading to a nearby residence, noting concealment and attempts to hide evidence.
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Sijstasien Fa
Dave
Coming to America and National Finance Debates
New York reports strong agitation for a proposed British loan with over 50 million to be allocated to the United States. A financier predicts a fifth of the proceeds could fund future foreign debt relief as American resources impress global observers. Denver may host the Grand Army encampment next August if veterans back the plan. Cleveland favored if sentiment shifts. Cheyenne notes army recruitment drives continue as national security remains a focal point. San Francisco reports the steamer Mariposa arriving from Australia with 3 million dollars in gold aboard.
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New York
A Pens
Univ
Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
Cleveland
Weyler System, Kitchener Meets Hard Work Challenge
General Weyler faces stiff resistance as he tries to implement the Weyler system in his command. Field officers report delays and logistical obstacles hindering progress, while authorities press for disciplined execution of orders amid growing complexity.
Railway cut and frontier evacuations amid Boer actions
Natal Mercury reports Bloemfontein railway severed in twenty places and Boer forces forcing British to retreat from Vry position. Messages from May and Kimberley describe sieges, destroyed mail routes, and warnings to prevent British reoccupations as Boer commandos press toward Savet and Pretoria defenses.
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Bloemfontein
Escape Breaks From Leavenworth Convicts
A dramatic prison breakout sees three convicts flee the state penitentiary near Leavenworth as guards exchange fire during the liberty maneuver. Reports say one guard was wounded and the escapees may be at large while mounted searchers sweep the area and pursue possible havens.
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Leavenworth, Kan
Nev
Sirtelan Bey
Beatrom
Eid
Joowisar
Wien
Warren
Weutal Belier Murtal
Amei
Dulce Samary
Tugka
Xansis
Leavenworth
Craven
Tulay Eaurphine
Gower
Sam Selly
Ubi
Bananr
Met Fuary
Undit
Terman
A. Thom
Wratten
W. A. Thompson
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England
American Motor Car
British War Office
Topeka State Journal
Lieut. Koontz
Yale-Princeton
Harris
Tocinnapolis
Tad
Addison C.ferris
United States
Austrina
McKiley
Mey
McKinney
Chicago
Topeka Reform School
IOUL
Suierado
Kansas
West Reform School
Peter Sells
Wm. Bott
Detective Mahoney
Peter Murph
Dorgas
Daly
Sealine
Etulfee
Mishoo
Helis
Babere
Mulla
Galyzel
Getaber
Mr. Hagerty
Mehoney
SUES
Pearl Bryan
America
Bogland
Cheyenne
Wyo
United States Army
Fust
San Francisco
Weyler System
Kitchener
Vry Held
Durhes
Natal
Nestroy Mailway
Baitniral
Lné
Vretoris
Lansing
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