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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1901

Page

6

Closing Scenes in Prairie County Trial Reach Verdict

The defense and prosecution clash over truth as Mr Casebett appeals to jurors to see the defendant’s story fully. Attorney Worburn lauds the truthful character of the accused while disputing blameless motives and past rumors. The jury weighs plain facts against dramatic orations as today’s arguments unfold.

Casebett Texas Cazetoir Worburn Crane, Woodburn & Koke, Hoiten, Kan Casbair Woodburn Casebell Autoctey Schuetter Mir

Courtroom drama highlights defense rhetoric in murder trial

A defense speech by Mr. Schin_fyer delivered a biting, satirical critique of county officials, urging jurors to weigh the evidence and consider the defendants' duty to their home and country. The judge adjourned for noon with the trial expected to resume tomorrow afternoon.

Dr .Tucker Casebler Tim Sn Caune Cusetier Sedgefitz Jackson County Mhe Gerace Tucker Casabier Atorney Graham Mr. Casebier Tes. Germane Ho Wuld le. Dean Wild Kansas City Holtun SchinfYer

Oppose the University in Moravia New York Protest Grows

Vienna Times London Times correspondent reports Germans oppose a proposed Czech university in Moravia Moravian and Bohemian locals hold public meetings amid calls to revive nationality tensions The pope issues a directive urging Catholics to avoid entanglement in the dispute and prevent hatred or division Ultranomant Christian Socialists leader Vierirae Mane is cited alongside Tyrolean Catholics resisting further involvement.

Moravia New York Vienna London Times Tyrol Laimger Burgomanter Vierirae Mane

Rescued From Tomb Pocahontes Va Nov 19

Rescue crews remove slate and debris after a collapse at Baby nine. Fritz Musilter was found entombed in a west side room and revived after six hours of effort. He remains feeble but is expected to recover. News of his survival prompted great rejoicing.

Pocahontes Fritz Musilter

Escape from Ohio women's prison shocks Columbus

Lisvte Ruth Yen escaped the female department wall of the Ohio penitentiary during the night with suspected outside help. She was serving a six year sentence from Cuyahoga county for receiving stolen goods. Her husband Monard Ruthven had been electrocuted last summer for killing a Cleveland policeman named Chip.

Columbus Lisvte Ruth- Yen Ohio Penitentiary Ruthven Cuyahoga County Monard Ruthven Cleveland Chip

Wisconsin man offers 100000 cash to exterminate prairie dogs in Kansas

W C Cornell of Fond du Lac proposes to eradicate Kansas prairie dogs for 100000 cash, to be paid only after a Kansas citizen committee confirms the pest is gone. He offers to be judged by a panel of state voters and cites no verified experience in pest slaugter.

Wisconsia Kansas W. CD. Cornell Clark Wurm Cornell Lires Fond du Lac Dan

Old Letter Recalled on National Irrigation Policy

The Southern California section of the National Irrigation Association issues a telegram to President Roosevelt. It protests a Washington report suggesting Congress back a state driven development of irrigation works. The note warns such a policy harms the national irrigation movement and home building on public lands. It also cites Roosevelt’s November 16 letter reaffirming federal control of reclamation.

Los Angeles Cal Southern California National Irrigaton Association Roosevelt Washington Congress National Irrigation Movement Cie From Atention National Irrigation Congress Chicago Ttle

Reverend Sheldon Attacks Sunday Newspaper Habit

Rev Charles M Sheldon tells his congregation that reading Sunday papers before church spoils focus and faith. He argues Sundays should emphasize rest or one good deed, not news consumption, urging believers to do something positive for someone in need.

Charles M. Sheldon Charlies M. Sheldon Bie- Sheldon

Heirs Seek Possession of Old Capitol Site in St Paul

In St Paul on November 19 quiet preparations are under way by heirs of Charles Bazil, a pioneer settler, to seize control of the old capitol site. The property, valued for its full block size, was promised to revert to Bazil’s heirs if the planned conditions are not met, with the district’s business section covering the site.

Minnesota St. Paul Charles Bazil Pewcesmion Scilon Baxillc

Gold Shipment Plans For Thursday From New York Office

Gold engagements announced for Thursday include a primary shipment valued at 1,100,000 dollars. The government office stated the arrangement and target location as Enburg and Thalimasc, with preliminary notes indicating maritime relevance and market interest.

New York. Ag Gmeny Enburg Thalimasc

Fort Worth Meeting Hears Record Pledge Total at W C T U

Fort Worth reports the fourth day of the national W C T U session with the largest money pledges yet recorded. Morning talks cover negro welfare reform and race issues in Louisiana. resolutions debate engages Oklahoma and Indian Territory delegates. A grand Loyal Temperance League rally closes the day.

Fort Worth Tex W. CT. U Lucey Thurman Louisiana Citr Zerelda G. Wallace Jane Deard van Allen Montand Navelesa White Kinney Oregon Joseph Cook Oklahoma Indian ‘Territory United States Congress Church of Christ Jesus Christ Loysl ‘Temperance League

McKinley Death Mask Finished and Guarded in Vault

A plaster death mask of President McKinley, taken at his death, was completed in Truffalo New York after two months. It is stored in a safety vault under government custody and will be sent to Washington next week for display at the Smithsonian Institution with no photographs allowed.

Truffalo N. Y McKinley Edward la Parch Viartford Conn Washington Smithsonian Institution Napoleon

Mrs Everest Nominated to St Louis Exposition Board

Mrs Belle Boeteer of Atchison is chosen as a candidate for the women managers of the St Louis Exposition. She is endorsed by the Kansas World’s fair board and others and will be nominated by Sen. John M. Charleton. The role pays no daily wage, and her late husband Frank Everest was a Missouri Pacific claim agent. Riverent is related to TB Maggee, a Wabash official.

Belle Boeteer Atchison St. Louis Benitor John M. Chareten Nebruvden Venadorel Commission Nations Commis Shim Lotmorrow Everest Prank Everest Missouri Pacific Anid Riverenut TB. Magee St Lowi

Bordes Drops Prices in Fall River Mills

In Fall River Massachusetts on November 19 M C Norden owner of the Ironworks mills cut prices on all prints by half a cent per yard with 4xcent shirting down a quarter cent. The move unsettles trade as many orders are canceled and will take days to settle. Mill employees began work this morning on a wage scale seven percent under the previous fortnight. A separate item from Upper Sandusky dated November 12 notes the United States Telephone company filing a million dollar mortgage with Cleveland Trust on all its oil property in Ohio.

Bordes Fall River M. CD. Norden Upper Sandurky United States ‘Telephone Company Cleveland Trust Company Ohio

Grape-Nuts Food Promoted For Busy Students

A business college student from Albany writes that Grape-Nuts keeps her fueled without hunger between meals, letting her study longer and wait for dinner without faintness. The letter notes no cooking needed and highlights value for children in school. Parkhurst TL.

Collet Albinta, Gu Colery TL Parkhurst

Princess Sophia Bamba Dhuleep Singh Enters Chicago Medical College

Princess Sophia Bamba Dhuleep Singh, daughter of the late Maharajah Dhuleep Singh, began as a freshman medic at Northwestern University Woman's Medical College in Chicago. She came from London via New York amid British opposition rumors, plans a four year course, and seeks to become a physician despite political tensions surrounding her father.

Sophia Samba Dhuleep Singh Chicago Medical College Chicago Sophia Bamba Dhuleep Singh Maharajah Dhuleep Singh India Woman's Medeal College Northwestern University Lincoln Street New York London Maharajah Dhuleep Sing Sophia England

Distribution of Japanese and Chinese in Western States

Washington census bulletin shows 118000 Chinese nationwide with 25,787 in Hawaii, 3,06 in Alaska, and 2,034 abroad. Western states hold 4,729 Chinese. California 48,753 and Oregon 10,397 lead, while Japanese totals reach 60,000 with California at 10,151 and Washington 6,617.

Washington Census Bureau Hawaii Alaska United States Arizona California Idaho Montara Con Nevidi New México Oregon Utah Wyoming Montana Colorado Agnaho Nevada Ane Mexico

Brief Telegrams From Across the Globe and U.S. Fires

Among arrivals on the Allegheny from Savannilla General Diego De Cuatro and Secretary Antonio Arment plan to brief Washington on contraband material and efforts to curb revolutionaries. In Hong Kong a circulating unconfirmed report claims Tae Mi, viceroy of Kwang Tung and Kwang Si, is dead. In Guthrie a new store and stock valued at 54010 0 were burned by arsonists owned by James Bissette. Victoria Woodhull Martin says the Humanitarian Magazine will end with the December issue.

New York Allegheny Savanilla Diego de Cuatro Corm Colombia Antonio T. Arment Castro Washinton Hong Kong Tae-Mi Kwang Tung Kwang 81 Guthrie, Ok Atala I. T James Bisette A. G. Goodwin Isanses Fiterrats Rockon de Wold Snina Gow Ihe Jzeemnetlye Rem Itera Ter Joel

Wheat and Corn Markets Steady Amid Low Demand

Chicago reports opening wheat and corn prices lower as buyers remain scarce and offerings thin. December wheat eased about one to two cents, while December corn slipped marginally amid light trade. Provisions held steady with mixed prices across beef and pork futures. Cattle and hog receipts rise with cautious demand expected ahead of weekly market reports.

Chicago Lzw Pension Hewey Gertze Phore Girhee Vlax Wet Nee

Receipts and Shipments From Kansas City Market

The record notes hog receipts of 1,000 head with heavy and steady packers demand and a strong market for cattle and calves. It also reports futures activity in New York and commodity prices across grains and livestock, with sugar, wool, and eggs listed and mixed stock market movements summarized by A. G. Goodwin.

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