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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1900

Page

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Off to Toulon Kruger Eyes France Shores

President Kruger moves toward Toulon as Gelderland stalls offshore due to severe weather delaying arrival. Crew reports heavy seas and cautious course. ship slated to reach French coast after weather clears.

Kruger Reception in Marseilles Likely Postponed to Tomorrow

Large crowds gathered in Marseilles for a planned welcome to Paul Kruger of the South African Republic aboard the Gelderland. After a heavy night and morning rain, organizers postponed the reception until tomorrow afternoon. A red carpet and tri color and Free State banners adorned the quay as delegates and crowds awaited the event.

Marseilles Navy Gelderland Kruger Pepulltc Marveilles Paul Kruger Swith Aftichn Republic Geltériand Voyamer Dr. Lands Pod Sng Tormorrow

Robbers Strike Sperry & Warn Deposit Bank

A dozen masked robbers attempted to dynamite and loot the Sperry and Warn bank at Ashley, Delaware, ten miles north of here. Nine men held citizens at bay while three operated the charges. $15,000 in cash and $29,000 in banker’s property were at stake. The gang fled after the first blast, leaving the stock and horses behind. no injuries were reported.

Delaware Wil Sperry & Warnates Depiit Bank St Ashley Here Athin Dr. Buckley Guy Shoemaker Poin the Sone Mare Stele Spring Nese Wucrey Ries Genne Morenes M Hig Bursea Fes Look Ee Opies

Wear Coal Company Chief Claims Atchison Case

Frank Wear, president of Wear Coal Company, visits Atchison and presses claims before the civil committee. He asserts the company is best in state and expects benefits, offering a $50 rent fee as reassurance while awaiting further action and possible contracts or shipments.

Atceison Globe Atchdoom

House Committee Considers War Tax Reduction

The committee will not revise tariff on imports and plans to abolish or reduce the most burdensome taxes, including stamp taxes and conveyance duties. Secretary Gage and Commissioner Wilson discussed potential revenue cuts, aiming to relieve the treasury while preserving essential revenue.

Tam Hsien Congress Gage Wilson International Revenue Bureau Wilwon Treasury Tere House Tawney

Check for 50000 sent to aid Galveston orphans

A $50 000 check mailed to Governor Joseph D. Sayers of Texas designated for the relief of Galveston children who lost parents in the September storm. The report references Hearst papers and the Galveston Orphans’ Bazaar as part of the relief effort.

New York Joseph D. Sayers Texan Galveston She- Offerte Hearst Toy Galveston Orphian Bazarere Ett

City Reopens Waterworks Price Negotiations With Company

After long talks and expert estimates on waterworks value the council adopts the committee report. Engineers Follett and Cole prepared estimates and recommend not calling in a third engineer. The mayor will be instructed to request the lowest cash price the company will stake for the plant at the present time.

Committee On Waterworks Engifieera Follett and Cole

MANY HORSES JUDGED AT NEW YORK HORSE SHOW

The New York horse show opened amid threatening weather with a large crowd attending. Horses were shown in harness and under saddle, with judges evaluating stallions, brood mares, and ponies through morning sessions.

New York Judenne Hackney

Sells Mansion Mystery Figures In Ohio Divorce Case

In Columbus a divorce case involving the Sells family is explored as witnesses describe a tall man named Harry Lyons seen around the Sells home at night. They recount visits, banquets, and movements from 1898 to 1899, with Mrs Sells and Florence present, and suggest Lyons frequented the residence while Peter Sells was away.

Sells Columbus Ohio W. H. Pink Lyes Buttles Avenue Fish Coar Harry Lyons Harry Hitzabets We Magele Kerwin Lazarus Battles Avenue Lyons Sellsrom Witnems Board of Trade Chittenden Mesers Kilbourne Ciahane Booth J. A Jeffries Mr. Fish Lee Peter Selis Acme Peter Sells Sells House Miss Florence Fidelty Mr. Mayer Selle Mr. Sevi Ste. A Bott Selié

Court hears long testimony on Bott and Sella households

Witness describes repeated visits by Mr Bott to the Sella residence and nearby homes. Details cover wheel sessions, friendly relations, and specific dates such as February 3 1897. The exchange probes whether Bott was seen at the house and whether the witness spied on residents.

Ae Botts Bort Bile Door Company Holmes Fish Huling Neil Sella Barry Lyons William Bott Selig House Mr. Huling Bott

Raymour Wife Speaks In Sella Divorce Case

Omaha, Nov 1 E H Reymour known as Uncle Ned lives in Omaha with his daughter at 4018 Lafayette and is said to be in cemeterial company with Milan. She says the letters to Mrs Sella’s daughter Florence were written by Raymour to the child and denies writing to Mrs Sella herself. He is away on a periodical trip and expected home soon, the daughter adds.

Omaha Ned H. Reymour Charles K. Emm Lafayette Avd Sian Cemer Memphis Lo Bilas Yasoo Saheriesoet Weber Batesville Miss Illinois Central Railway Lis Grange Piptees Columbias Louisville Miidie Tenneswend AcColumbia Feephone Evelyn Farrell Apt Aydelotte MES Aydel

Playwright Hoyt Dies in Charlestown at 70

Charlestown New Hampshire November 21 Charles Hoyt noted playwright died at his home after months of paresis He returned from Hartford private asylum and showed brief improvement before a decline His attendants friends and guardian were present Funeral expected Saturday Also news from St Paul Minnesota Governor Lind to contest Ramos Vansant election amid alleged recount irregularities and counting errors.

Charlestown N. H H. Hoyt Hartford Hoyt Aceenath Faingse Gov. Lind St. Paul, Minn Pioneer Press Lind Ramos R. Vansant Vansant

Tornado Rips Tennessee Mississppi Region. Nineteen Killed

A tornado swept from Lula Mississippi to La Grange Tennessee and beyond, killing at least nineteen and destroying numerous homes, churches, stores, and telegraph lines. Reports from Love Station, Coldwater, Columbia, Nolensville, and Nashville warn of heavy damage, with several fatalities and many injuries across multiple counties.

Memphis Tenn Lula Miss la Grange Detalia Southern Railway Fayetur County Walter Moody Panky & Gaither Plow Manufacturing Company Brown May Illnois Central Railway Mississippi Love Station Coldwater John Guy John Dany Bathsville Nashville Misé I. L. Doney Nolensville Illnois Central Railroad Grenada Misx Nannie Harmpton James Hampton Emma Hampton Ernest Stevens Miss Busch Hampton James Chrngman J.D. Vernon Mra Hromlet Havoc Columbia Birmingham Ala Age-Herald Colimbis Percorae Mato Poe Cola Kibler Granada Ilinois van Bret Batesville Mins Guis Love's Station Ton Guyn Coe Damaré Dobe Laven Mixon Tunica Miso Tenles Herndoo Presse Batorreatdon LaGrange St. Lenila Maruna Inilan Crue Inllan Ali Hunteville Williamson Franklin Able Little Little M. Hughes Boxley'e St. Laws Nanhville Tnsiaury

Delagoa Award Paid In 1900s Seizure Case Details

The Delagna Hay talkdad award was paid today with Archvank and The Devicot Bay ward split. The case stems from a seizure of a division by Poragal, involving about 10,000,000 principal and $140,000 in diversified sums. Weather forecast notes partly cloudy or misty conditions with possible winds.

Seligmann Lond Delagna Hay Talkdad Archvank Devicot Bay Portuenald Gaucoman Tive Helle of Sahenet

Is She Guilty In Mrs Olin Castle Killing Case

A Derby County jury hears the trial of Miss Morrison accused of fatally stabbing Mrs Olin Castle last June amid jealousy over a former suitor. Defense attorney plans self defense, alleging Miss Morrison acted after being attacked first. Prosecution argues murder in the first degree as evidence is presented and a jury selection proceeds amid crowded courtrooms.

Aira G. Olin Cato Trind Berg Kuneas Bart Morrizon Curtir Moertaot Ann Te EH. Marrime Mra Ceatin Mary Wiley Murrison Abe Wolens Sormtivs Corinespert Moarrigan Abe Julia

Duke to Americanize membership in Cincinnati club

Nov 21 report notes an application for membership in the Business Men's club of Cincinnati by the Toure of Manchester via two club members. Eugene Zimerman, his father in law, also applies for free membership. Prince Taltta Ley listed among those connected to the eligibility and future arrival.

Cincinnati Business Men's Club Manchester Eugene Zimerman Taltta Ley

Beckham Wedding in Kentucky Governor to Attend

An early 20th century notice describes Beckhams wedding in Owensboro Kentucky with a state governor in attendance. A distinguished party travels by special train to attend the ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church before a late-night departure to Chicago. The piece also mentions inauguration events and travel plans for Miller Greer Reenhan and others, including a Florida visit.

Owensboro Kentucky Joke Creppa Beckham Uae Ming Jeu Aera Stadt Trani Apiinis Teantera Larisiav

Topeka Football Game Aims For Stronger Defense

E. O-Topeks game reports confusion over a belated kickoff due to a fan incident. Players focus on practice to sharpen defense and improve performance in the contested match.

E. O-Topeks Ika

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Toulon President Kruger France Port of Ashley, C Frank Wear Atchison Topeka Hearst’s Gotham Wm. Bott Raymour Charles Hoyt Florence Evelyn Aydolette Tisk Kansas City Kaagna City Fort Scot Memnnis Thie Delagoa Chicago Kansan Jesato Morrison Bowatta DUKE Cincinnati Club
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