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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1900

Page

6

Owes a Million and His Assets Are Set Down

Francis D. Carter, long a Wall Street figure, filed a voluntary bankruptcy in New Jersey showing liabilities over a million dollars. Creditors press for payment as suits pursue him for losses tied to a Pan Handle and related ventures. Carter, once head of Carley, Stoker & Co, faces claims from multiple creditors and a pending federal case.

New York Francis D. Carter Conemonoun Fleure du Wall Street Steck New Jersey Bern Martin Huck Wall Street Tomy Carey Vanderbat Carley Vendertilt United States Feral Cartan Perrieee Carky Sr Curiey Curey Butte Standard Ol Company Seatharn Teor Laulwville Tra Buingus Railroad Carley, Stoker & Co Vie Neen Deam Co Jessee Carles Jouney Frederick W. Leonard

Prayer leads to healing misfortune in city church

A Christian Scientist suffered paralysis during a prayer at a Ber residence on Benevs avenue. A physician was summoned and the stricken individual was advised to attend to medical care. The event occurred amid a church gathering with family members present.

Creaky Hoban Mira Crosky Beaty Ana L Evers

Cottes Growers Convene at Macon Convention Start

The Interstate Cotton Growers convention opens in Macon with Prof Harvey Jordan presiding. Delegates from all states attend as the Interstate association plans central headquarters and promotes a cure for grippe colds and neuralgia, amid scattered garbled notes.

Cottes Growers Macon Harvey Jordan Georgia Ascoviation United States Mimeuri Giahmna Ste

Belef Telegrams Chronicle a Shifting Global Ledger

A crowded dispatch summary reports US influence easing travel constraints on an Armenian detainee, a Chinese ship sale amid unsettled outbreaks, shifts in wills and losses from fires, factory operations, a stolen money shipment, academic resignations, a bank cashier’s arrest for embezzlement, and the death of Col Charten Cadehiing, a veteran editor and G A E figure.

Dark horse betting shapes Burton vs Baker in state race

A political insider declares support for Burton and predicts his victory over Baker. The note claims Burton has been backed by substantial funds and that the Republican voters already chose Burton for the legislature. The message frames a Burton win as a foregone conclusion amid party intrigue.

Tom Ketly Republican State Committee Karras Burton Baker Dark Horse Seed Wulift Burton

Costly Fox Pelts In Early New York Market

A long report details a hunter selling a fox pelt bundle in New York. Prices cited include a $59 poll payment and a final note that the hunter earned a sum sufficient for a breakfast, with multiple buyers and regional figures mentioned.

Left to Tell the Story of a Turkish Voyage Tragedy

Fragmentary aged text recounts a perilous sea crossing by three Turks from Techuraksa to the Black Sea. A storm capsized their boat, the hatch was thrown overboard, and most perished including children and women. A lone boy survived clinging to a mast until washing ashore.

Que Berty Russsia Techuraksa Black Sea Ous

Dance Dance at TH Kaneys Avenar

AOP dances as TH Kaneys hosts a recital with the Wateau's orchestra performing a full program. Admission 25 cents per couple. Also announced is a singalong session and a snack concession.

Kaneys Avenar Ee Cay Anne Wateau Ads Mulssion Siew

State Bank Commissioner Posts And Pay Roll Shifts Noted

Governor Stanley plans to appoint a bank commissioner and three deputies plus a clerk and stenographer. The office salary totals 2,400 for the commissioner, 1,200 for each deputy, 1,400 for the new clerk, and 720 for the stenographer. No changes to other state offices are anticipated.

Stanley John W. Brelden Morten Albaugh Myron Frank Osborn R. Hi. Semple KR. H. Balding State House Grimes Adjutant General Frank Nelson State Superintendent of Public Instruction

Woman reported husband missing after Windsor wedding

Mrs Holmes of Detroit married a man named RR Holmes in Windsor Ontario yesterday afternoon. They stayed at Manning House. This morning she awoke in a stupor and found her husband and $700 gone. The husband’s identity is doubtful and not found in city directories.

Avetroit Simcide Norton Vernon, Mich Windsor Ont Holmes G Detroit Manning House

Fairfield Man Hurries to Ohio to Claim Inheritance

Fairfield Iowa November 20. Gennett S Ellwood left for his old Ohio home in a bid to prove he is alive after a newspaper declared him dead and a court decree linked to a large estate. He has not returned home in 40 years. He seeks to contest the court action and secure his rightful heirship.

Fairfield Iowa Ohio Gennett S. Ellwood Actio

Two Children Die in House Fire at Manton

Rupert Fishers two young children aged three years and four months perished in a blaze that engulfed their Manton Michigan home while their mother was away. Fire, discovered upon her return, left no chance to rescue the youngsters as the structure burned to ruins. The article also contains unrelated advertisements and notices printed within the same page segment.

Manton Mich Rupert Fishers

Pennsylvania Supper at English Lutheran Church

Community supper hosted by First English Lutheran Church at Firth and Hartson invites neighbors and friends for an evening on Wednesday in November from 5 to 7 PM. Includes discussion of household needs and a mention of Dr. Thomas Electric Oil Heats service and remedies for coughs colds and throat relief.

Pennsylvania English Lutheran Church Firth and Hartson Thomas

Hypnotized Wife Ends Her Life in Donato Case

An American press report from New York outlines the Paris Bible and Prof Donato case. It notes Donato’s hypnotic influence over his wife Lucile Walker, her suicide, and his subsequent flight to London. Friends label her as the irresponsible partner, while Donato’s power is cited as enabling the tragedy.

Donsto New York Paris Worl Aavari Demato Inettie Senlaneck Prien Sieles Dutiate Pi Sannrary Gszatena Ds Senmare Lucile Wakter Ana Dark Hancroua Donato Rej i Pionato London Abe

Remarkable wedding in Mexico connects distant travelers

In Monterey Mexico on November 20 Rev L Ingram stationed in Oaxaca married Miss Franc Pattley of London England. The bride traveled 5000 miles from London to Laredo Texas to wed. the groom journeyed 1200 miles and the minister 1500 miles to the Laredo meeting where Rev Remmens of Loran performed the ceremony.

Monterey Mex L. Ingram Oaxaca Mexico Franc Pattley London England Laredo Tex Mr. Ingram

Wild ride of a girl on moving train ends in Buffalo

Miss Wetherton a 20 year old woman attempted to board the Big Four Knickerbocker as it pulled out of Greencastle. She clung to the hand railing at sixty miles per hour through darkness and rain before the doors could be opened and she rode to Indianapolis. After arriving she revived and went on to Buffalo.

Ind Cornell Wetherton Greencastle Indianapolis Miss Wetherton Buffalo

The Ruin of St. Louis Foretold by Indiana Evangelist

Evansville Indiana on November 20 a colored evangelist Ava Overby predicts a great flood that will sweep away St. Louis Evansville and its wicked populace thousands of local colored residents fast and hold nightly meetings as they await the foretold disaster.

Indiana Evansville Ind St. Louis Ava Overby

Veteran ends life in Springfield hotel room 18

Civil war veteran John O’Halloran killed himself in a Springfield hotel apartment last night by taking ladanum. He entered room 18, left a note thanking the landlady and directing his pension to cover burial costs.

Springfield John O'Halloran United States

Man aims to harm self after Bryat defeat in police court

John Dilton, a Cincinnati owned engineer, appeared in Indianapolis police court claiming he will kill himself over the defeat of William J. Bryan. He was sentenced to eleven days at the work house for betting disturbances.

Coin Harvey's Venture Health Resort Planned in Arkansas

W H Coin Harvey has bought the Silver Springs property near Rogers Arkansas a 320 acre site with the state’s largest spring He plans a 100 room hotel and a large lake with work starting in January A town meeting is set for tomorrow to discuss support for the resort The Prisco railroad is backing the project full support from locals expected

Rogers Ark W. H Harvey Silver Springs Montly Ne Tomorow Prisco

Long Strike Ends At Archibald Mine

Scranton Pa November 26 700 Archibald forest mine workers end a long strike after talks between miners committee and Ontaria and Western company. Concessions include lighter loaded car weight a shaft head check and one dollar per yard wage increase. Mine to resume work as soon as possible.

Scranton Forest Archibald Onteria and Western Company

Wanted Witness Disappears in Berlin Nev

In Berlin Nevada the court pursues a missing witness amid a morality offense case involving banker Sternberg. Proceedings focus on who is implicated and the fate of the absent witness as authorities search for the individual.

Berlin Nev Sternberg Euppe Atrar

Tragedy On Bradfonk Campus As Student Dies On Tower

Leonard M. Nash of Bradfonk Pennsylvania, a student, died after falling from a ladder on a fire tower about 129 feet high while climbing with freshman L. Moore from St Louis. Nash broke his neck and died instantly. Moore reported hearing a noise and hurried to assist. Medical aid arrived too late.

Leonard M. Nash Bradfonk Pa Brew L. Moore St Louis Nash Moore Mowe Broken Nesh

American Girl Engaged in Boston Society Saga

Prince Lichtenstein seeks marriage with an Edwardian heiress but she delays, saying he has not met her eldest daughter. The next day he meets Miss Gladys, an American heiress admired by nobles. Gladys, raised abroad and famed for beauty, is reportedly the daughter of Rear Admiral Baldwin, once said to be the navy’s richest man.

Prince Lichtenstein Edward Gladys Mise Gladys Boston M. Abielie Slee Gladys Deacon Florence Baldwin Baldwin

Butler Seeks to Undo Simmons Senate Win in Contest

Raleigh reports a contest to dislodge P. M. Simmons from the U S Senate seat, with Senator Pritchard to prosecute in person. The challenge hinges on alleged fraudulent votes amid the party primary battle that favored Simmons over Julian Carr. Marion Butler, losing his seat, backs the contest as the new assembly prepares to meet.

Marion Butler Raleigh N. C P. M. Simmons United States Senate Pritchard Senate Simmons Julian Carr Cass Lator Mariontier Stmunvens

Market Report Details Wheat and Corn Movements in Chicago

Chicago market report outlines wheat and corn trading with mixed pressures. December wheat fluctuated, while corn showed strength amid cash tensions and varied bids. Provisions and pork futures moved, reflecting broad market fluctuations and speculative demand.

Kansas City Produce Market and Wheat Receipts Nov 7

Kansas City market notes report wheat receipts and prices with mixed trends. Cattle hogs and other commodities listed. market conditions described as steady to weak with sentiment influenced by New York and Chicago reports.

Kansas City New York

Fragmentary note hints at a historic event

Disjointed OCR text suggests a historical report fragment mentioning a ceremony or rite and an entity named Syoregiet. Details are unclear but imply a public or communal observance with potential ceremonial significance in an unnamed locale. Further readable context is needed for precise summary.

Fragmented OCR Weather Notes With Unclear Details

Mixed garbled lines appear to reference forecasts and possibly prices or events. Names, places, and dates are unreadable, offering no clear action or outcome to report. The fragment lacks coherent subjects or verifiable entities for a concise summary.

Wheat Market Notes From Topeka Exchange

The report mentions Chicago Board of Trade buyers and shippers of grain and a Topeka address. It notes careful and honest execution in commodity dealings and suggests formal representation in wheat trading activities.

3. C. Goings Cumminston Company Chicago Board ‘Trade Topeka Goings Commission Co Chicago Board of Trade Grsin East Tink Street

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