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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1900

Page

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Sells Case Aims To Bring Ned Seymour Testimony

In the Columbus divorce case Mrs Mary Sells pursues Ned Seymour as a possible defense witness. The aged suitor plans to testify voluntarily if needed, with no subpoena issued yet. Courtroom scenes include detectives, reporters, and social observers watching the proceedings and the defendant Mrs Sells in a tailored gown.

Mary Sells Columbus Beflsui Prieta Fas Bea Masnre

Gone to Canada: Newport Bank cashier seen bound for the Dominion

Cincinnati reports Frank St. Brown formerly the assistant cashier of the Serna agellancy bank of bu ey alleged to have embezzled funds is in Canada after a path through St Louis and Fort Wayne. Reorganization plans aim to raise 146 per share to cover losses and resume operations. Temporary receiver Turker opened the bank doors to take deposits and passbooks.

Cincinnati Fort Wayne Frank St. Brown Candler Serna Agellancy Bank Bu Ey Canada Fred Stnne Dominion of Canada St. Louie Slebady South Americ Tiinola Indiana Wxaminer Tucker Lts N. United States Hitl Newport

Cashier Closson’s son linked to $16,000 withdrawal case

A Vermont bank cashier is said to have allowed his son G Li Closson, a member of Knote & Closson in Burlington, to draw $16,000 with no security on real estate. The funds were paid to Closson personally and the police are seeking recovery, with investigators considering holding him as cash.

Vermont Closson G. Li Clisuon Knote & Closson Burlncton Cloasson

Diggs Sees New Party Rise From Democratic Split

Mrs Annie L Diggs state librarian endorses Chris Hoffmans proposal for a new party amid efforts to sustain the People party in Kansas. She predicts no fusion of Populists or Socialists with Democrats, expects Bryan to be abandoned and a Cleveland-Carlisle alliance to fail, and foresees a future patriot movement driven by direct legislation and national measures.

Mra Annie L. Diggs Lbrarian Chria Hoffman People’s Party Kansas Bryan

Ice Trust Case Appeals Prohibition Orders In Albany

Albany N Y Nov 20 The appellate division of the supreme court today allowed the alternate writs of prohibition sought by Charles W Morse president of the American Ice Company to restrain the attorney general from compelling the directors and officers to appear before the referee appointed to take testimony on alleged trust violations Also details from a late advisory meeting and other notices appear in the same column.

Albany Eurreme Court Charles W. Morse American Ice Company

Camp Bird Mine Retains Possession After Offer Rejected

The Camp Bird mine near Ouray remains under owner Themes A. Walsh's control after a failed sale to an English syndicate. Walsh arrived from Paris and stated the buyers would have needed over $7,000 cash to complete the deal before it was ruptured.

Ouray Themes A. Walsh Frim Paria

Gotham Horse Show Second Day Opens With Hunters

The second day at the Gotham Horse Show in New York opened with a large entry for jumping events. Hackney fillies and other horses were shown, with judges including Henry Fairfax of Aldie Virginia and Robert Beith of Bowmansville Ontario determining winners in brood mares and other classes.

Petronim New York Jeanne Henry Fairfax Aldie Robert Beith M. P Bowmansville Ont Finpert Graham Cling Cuvtin Lone Island

Bird's New Tack on Topeka Gambler Crackdown

Topeka City Attorney Bird plans to prosecute gamblers under the Cubison law, the first use in Topeka for this offense. Police freed bonds from twenty-two suspects after raids on Mike Thompson’s and Harvey Wheeler's gambling dens. several known names include Woot Fowler and Gob Shelly. The move targets widespread gambling amid multiple establishments as City Attorney Bird warns it may be a bluff.

Bird Topeka Hutchingen Stahl Gambillur Mike Thompson Kantes Avenue Seventh Harvey Wheeler North Topeka Ubey Ube Woot Fowler Tobe Toblbs Gob” Shelly Joe”” Handy Fred Simmons Maraw Prient Lange Gaming Lie Piher

Kansas Girl Proposes to Become His Sixth Wife

Evansville Illinois November 20 James Sutton the boneless fish king of southern Indiana and Zack Braaves are drawn into a strange tale. A Galena Illinois girl offered to be Suttons sixth wife saying she is good looking well suited for housework and would move to Evansville to marry him. Sutton is a town character who has sold his boneless fish to the county farm for the last quarter century and has not yet decided whether to accept.

Kansas Evansville James Sutton Ilias Sutton Button

Washburn college paper clash reaches trustees

The Washburn Review and The Comet sparked a bitter rivalry at Washburn College. Faculty claimed official status for the Review while threatening punishment for Comet publishers. trustees have not yet acted, but student sentiment supports free publication and limits on faculty control amid ongoing collegiate press competition.

Washburn St Aney

Rock Island's New Train Expanding to Meet Business

Rock Island plans major equipment increase for the Kansas City to Chickasha line to handle rising patronage. The West bound service will see enhanced coaches, a coordination car, and added baggage for mail routes, with slated arrangements to shuttle passengers between Kansas City Topeka and Wichita for officers and officials.

Rock Island Kansas City Chicka Kars City Pouch Mall Aapsha Topeka Wickita

Kansas Official Election Returns Show Wide Republican Lead

Governor Stanley leads by 17 370 with McKinney at 167 881 votes and Bryan at 142 etc. State totals show 349 917 votes cast as Curtis and Long win majorities in Congress and Senate races. Secretary T T Kelly compiles official returns. numerous county and city figures listed.

T.T. Kelly Republican State Committee Kansas McKinney Stanley McKinley Bryan

Fragmentary Kansas political roll call snippet

Partial OCR lists several Kansas towns and names such as Topeka and Ness City with party affiliations and districts. Mentions Republicans holding seven representatives and 41 senators with a possible majority on joint ballot of TL.

John ‘T. Chaney Topeka Coading Westmoreland Zulton Newe

Twain Head Read Phrenologist Weighs Twain’s Humor

New York November 22 A phrenologist examined Mark Twain’s skull noting masculine humor traits and a fibrous brain telepermment. The expert described his vitality memory and mental stamina with keen insight while predicting future intellect and appetite for mirth.

Tesla New York Mark Twain

Awe at Cannibals on San Francisco Cable Car Ride

Thirteen sailors from the South Pacific aboard the schooner Sas were taken ashore in San Francisco after a mishap on a four-bore truck. They rode the cable car chutes in confusion, terrified by the unfamiliar sights and sounds during the strange voyage ashore.

San Francisco Cal Scholaar

Dr Hasnnelt Admits Diamond Robbery Conspiracy

Dr Joseph Baennelt confessed to taking part in a $7,000 diamond theft with two men and a woman. He stated the robbery was planned and carried out with their help. John M Barr and DM Conway were arrested. the woman sought by police had lived with Barr.

Hasnnelt Denver Cot Joseph Baennelt Fes John M. Barr Conway Barr

Bull Fight Planned in Milwaukee by Elks Committee

Milwaukee officials led by Mayor Ross are planning a major Elks carnival show with a Spanish bullfight as the centerpiece. The committee notes boxing exhibitions in the city have been harsher than bullfights seen in Mexico.

Ross Elks Milwaukee Rore Ia Ehairman Cers Mit

Accused of Murder Leads to Bishop’s Trial in Omaha

Sheriff expects arrest of Rev. Francia Iribert of the Brediah Tutheran church and two young women linked to disturbing events. A church furnace fire follows the disappearances after Iribert’s scheduling as pastor. Investigators trace a path from the pastor to a suspected crime scene amid rising tensions.

F.ee Omaha Sheeir J Francia

Callom Bill Meets to Form Piahy for Congress Influence

A meeting convened to formulate Piahy aimed at influencing Congress. Officials and stakeholders discussed strategies and next steps for legislative impact. The session focused on shaping proposed measures and aligning with political objectives.

Congress

Industrial and Commercial Union Meets on Tariff Reform Plan

The Nations Association of Industrial and Commercial Organizations gathered at Planters hotel to craft and push the Criloen bill amending the internal commerce act to extend its powers. The group aims to place strong pressure on Congress, with railroads opposing the measure, and officials including ex Governor F&O fhenand and Frank Barry of Milwaukee participating. the conference stressed interstate commerce reform and the need for swift action ahead of June.

The Nations Association of Industrial and Conmercial Urmanizations Planters Hotel Larry Telur Eortibe Weil Lorymie F&o Fhenand Iexite Chicaer Aca Watunee Iver England Germany Htanard Eaid Gus Leon Thouminde Alee Td« Marchanie’ Exebanen Ghd Ff MHC Ek Boy Wheellen Inhae Hae Nuke Waa Fonda Tay Howe of Trade Tay Howe of Trade, A Member of the Committee Ht War Known Wan Anetnet Eminiselon Pscen Phe Ech Wimaremsn Pepshiene Et Mariware Company Ile Iy Paterasine

Eeodall Castle Floated Near Galveston Coast

Fragmentary notes describe a vessel named Eeodall Castle moving buoyantly near Galveston. Mentions Kentall Crstie on an inland network, a voyage rumored for Sunday, and references to places like McKeeapert with timing around 740 ast meia beat. The garbled text hints at a notable sea event or ship movement but lacks clear details.

Galveston Dollvar

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Fragmentary OCR text mentions a confrontation or threat and a query Have you seen Saith with unclear references to people and events, yields sparse readable facts and no clear outcome.

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