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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 25, 1901

Page

6

Prisoner Williams seeks release through habeas corpus

David Ritchie of Salina has filed habeas corpus in Leavenworth County to free Jack Williams from the state penitentiary. Williams was sentenced three years ago for perjury but stayed out of state for months. Ritchie argues the sentence should begin at pronouncement. The case hinges on when Williams’ term actually started and involves a prior pardon dispute with Governor Stanley.

David Ritchie Salina Attorney General's Department District Court Leavenworth County Jack” Williams Williams Supreme Court Willams Hitchie Br. Ritchie Jul Wiliams Peculiar Saline County West Cental Kansas Saline County Court Iat Soomas Williams Swedenburg Kansas City Lansing Jennne City Abijee Bia Farm Ritchie Wilian Stanley C. W. Turck Jerdon Stenley Grierson

Wrecks and Flooding Follow Atlantic Coastal Storm

Hundreds of wrecks and widespread damage hit the Atlantic coast as a weekend storm subsided. Boats, wharves, and piers were battered, cities faced flooded cellars, and transit services faced lengthy repairs. Five men drowned near Long Branch while barges Wilmore and Grant foundered, with crews saved by lifebuoys and salvage operations continuing.

Lang Branch Northwest Atlantic Ian Wilmore Grant New York Abe Lunt Bor Chadwick Xni Ome Willes Long Branch Maritime Exerience B. A. Havecoud Providence Mercidita Tor New London Davie Walliver

State hosts auction of military clothing at capitol sale

Government sale opens at the state house offering cheap garments to attendees. About thirty men bid on caps, coats, trousers, and other items as single garments were sold. Prices ranged from sixty to ninety cents for caps and varied for other pieces amid a small turnout.

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Secondhand Dester Sells Clothes with Fit Concerns

A buyer risks purchasing items too large as he encounters doubts about value and fit. The seller’s caution and the buyer’s choices reflect hesitation in a secondhand clothing sale.

Santa Fe to wipe clean demerits and start anew

The Santa Fe system will grant every trainman a clear record this Christmas. Demerit marks for rule violations and accidents will be erased and a uniform discipline policy will begin. Most employees start with a clean slate except those with zero or more demerits.

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Marriage license reveals Topeka couple's plans

A well dressed man named William Mt Day obtained a marriage license from Judge Mason in Topeka two weeks ago for Ida Vu. The couple, who keep details private, are arranged to wed Friday evening at Father Hayden's home, with Day working as a stenographer in Topeka and Miss Ryan residing with her parents and employed in Ware & Co.'s office.

Emporia Gazette Topeka William Mt Day Mason Ida Vu Ryan Anyon Wae Wilkin M Taylor Abe Santa Fe Ryanves Western Ovens Greed, Ware & Joo Evaning Father Hayden

Livestock Exposition Opens With Shipments Arriving

Chicago November 2 first livestock shipments for the exposition to be held next week begin arriving today. More than animals are entered in classes and competitions as the committee plans entertainment for delegates and guests. Substituted visits include Pulman inspection and car shots rather than a trip to South Chicago steel works. Rosebery Buys Yacht in New York reports he will join the vessel in the Riviera after sending it to the Mediterranean.

Chicago Uwe Clichcest National Live Ihr South Rosebery New York Times London Lord Rosebery Mediterranram Riviera

Tom Ryans Pay Sparks Interior Report Debate

Washington officials released the annual secretary of the interior report noting Thomas Ryans low salary for his duties and recommending a raise at the earliest practicable date. The document surveys Indian Territory law, the Curtis act, Dawes commission and tribal governance as it affects southwestern states and potential statehood.

Washington Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock Thomas Ryan Kansas Indian Territory United States Dawes Commission Congress

Mankato murder trial ends in self defense verdict

The Esbow murder case in Mankato Kansas involved Roy Wilson who killed William Johnson during a July 19 confrontation after years of pressure over an engagement to Pearl Johnson. After ten days of testimony from about 120 witnesses, the jury found Wilson not guilty citing self defense amid a vigorous, widely watched trial.

Mankato Kas Esbow Roy Wilson State Journal Pickler Pearl Johnson Esbon Fnally William Johnson Roy Exbow Rey Wilson Wilson Messrs. Kirkpatrick & Hotchkiss Roso Turner J. M. Livingood Messrs Fr. H. McBride R. S. Mailey

Government to Create Park on San Juan Hill Battlefield

Nov 2 report states authorities will convert the San Juan Hill site into a commemorative park. The tract covers about 258 acres and 315.08 chains and will be added to a United States reservation. The aim is a beautiful park on the historic battlefield honoring the battle.

Santino de Cuba

Denver Judge Hogers Dies in Self Inflicted Explosion

November 25 report from Denver Conn confirms the death of Tudee M. A. Hogers a former Colorado Supreme Court jurist and renowned lawyer. He died at Steamboat Springs after a cigar lighter exploded causing fatal injuries.

Denver Conn Tudee M.A. Hogers Supreme Court of Colorado Steamboat Springs Hogers

Quarrel Over Money Forces Prince Henry From Queen Wilhelmina

New York reports detail a violent quarrel over debts Prince Henry incurred before marriage to Queen Wilhelmina. He fled to Germany and returned only after his wife refused to pay the debts. Since returning, he has not visited the palace, while the queen’s illness is cited with official silence. Prince Henry will go to Prussia on a short visit tomorrow.

New York Wilhelmina Amsterdam Journal and Advertiser Henry Germany Holland Officeral The Hague Wilhelmmitta Het Prussia

Waggener May Move To Denver And Rio Grande

P Waggener of Atchison and general attorney for Missouri Pacific for Kansas Colorado and Nebraska has been offered the Denver and Rio Grande general solicitor post with system wide jurisdiction. He is a powerful western railroad lawyer with strong ties to political circles and Democratic alignment, though active in politics appears limited. His potential exit could reduce influence on Kansas legislature during future sessions.

Wtts P. Waggener Atchison Missouri Pacific Railroad Company Kansas Colorado Nebraska Denver & Rio Grande Utah New Mexico Bulle Wagener Cireles Missouri Pacific Kamsar Leedy

Comedian Dan Young Sues Wilbur Company Over Salary Dispute

In Leavenworth Kansas Dan Young, comedian with the Wilbur Opera company, sues for 1600 claiming salary for his and his wife’s time under a disputed contract. Miss Daniels counters that Young had no valid contract and was dismissed after excess drinking and policy breaches. The baggage attachment and bond are noted, with the troupe leaving for St Joseph.

Young Leavenworth Kan Bagedge Wilbur Opera Company Dan Young Wilburn Opera Company St Joseph Miss Daniels P. Dvitzwiliam Quebec Sumer Dan Wilburn Pera Company

Denver Nevada football clash ends with DA 12 DW 6

A hard fought football game Saturday saw Denver’s DA defeat D WC 12 to 6 amid a large crowd. Both teams prepare for a rematch later in the season.

Denver Nev D. WC Hevor

Todays Market Report in Chicago and Navy Trade Notes

The market report covers Chicago trading with Navy and Art trades, noting early volume strength and cautious sentiment as prices drift. Cables show adjusted expenses, Saturday and December activity, and shipments totaling about 10 million bushels, with over half from domestic sources. Weather hints at limited rain in the northwest aiding movement, while southern activity slows with lagging demand.

Chicago Navy Bat Uedlay Detserabir Pasange

Market report notes December effects on grains and prices

The December trading session showed eased profits and mixed demand as corn and oats fluctuated. Provisions opened higher with scarce offerings, while futures and spot prices reflected cautious buying and profit taking amid lighter cash demand and easing market tone.

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Chicago Livestock Market Receipts and Prices Report

Chicago Livestock Market reports receipts of 16 020 head with prices for cattle hogs sheep and lambs. Cattle steady to higher with good to prime steers at 7 70 to 9 70 and mixed grades noted. Hogs porkers and sows appeared in large volumes with near term demand and shipments tracked. Sheep and lambs were steady with good to choice offerings and western lambs noted in price ranges.

Chicago E.rousso Lesberr Lown Legac Arapie Ag

Cattle Market Report from Kansas City and Topeka

Kansas City Livestock and market notes show cattle and hogs trading with higher prices for native steers cows and calves. Topeka hide prices and green salt cured goods are listed alongside wheat receipts and general market quotations in a dense early 20th century financial page.

Topeka Boston

Market turmoil and weather noted across regions

Fragmented OCR text details volatile markets with rail and fishing areas in confusion. It references New York markets, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Michigan prices, some rail lines, and commodity mentions amid unsettled trading and rainfall effects.

Range of Prices on Stouk by I Perestanians article

Grain markets report from Kansas City quotes I Perestanians and associates as a broker firm, detailing price ranges for stocks and related commodities. Report notes eiskoris and soule oe bae stocks amid fluctuating demand and national market cues.

Stouk I. Perestanians Gang Eiskoris Soule Ie Il Ee Siam Poo Sooresponaet Kansas City Sos

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