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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1901

Page

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Mrs Bonine Confession Tells Ayers Death Story

Detective Hoern recounts the interview in which Mrs. Bonine explains the May 15 fatal confrontation with Kitline Jammin Ayers. The wrapper used the night of the tragedy was shown in court as she describes the struggle, the revolver, and her attempts to escape, while testimonies from a stenographer and district attorney outline the immediate statements.

Washington Ide Lulu Romine Kitline Jammin Ayers Glinchock Mire Bonine Ayers Stra Audi Abe Stoney Tollowinis Tier Etior Mick Garnald Agery Fred Liv Ayyrs Horne Mra Trasedy Kaunas Destino Edwin It Hesen Pee Hee Poliey Lek Pole Atirney Gould Ind Rennie Apira

Attack on Liquor Law Heard in Parish Case

Judge Hamer heard the case challenging a city liquor ordinance used to arrest Mrs Parish. Attorneys for Parish argued the ordinance is invalid. city defenders claimed authority. Arguments covered habeas corpus precedents and three ordinance sections, with Judge Hazen requesting thorough discussion.

Hamer Quinh Bmuatda Semple

Barrinet Cat Old Home And Train Passage Note

W A Gardiner a Northwestern railway official will pass through Toprus in his way to Chicago in a water car. He has been at Emporia with family on Thanksgiving. A dispatch notes a related incident of a train disembarking at Emporia and a marriage there.

W. A. Gardiner Tennager Northwestern Railway Toprus Chicago Emporia

Taft Sent Home on Leave for Health Recovery

Washington reports Secretary of War orders Governor Taft to Mantle for rest and strength. The Kilpatrick may carry him home from New York in about ten days if Taft wishes to travel, otherwise Grant could be used. Taft will consult with committees on negotiation matters for the islands during the leave.

Washington Secretary of War Shetr Manita Taft United States Mantle New York Sthall Kilpatrick Tritt San Committees of Congress

Jenkins Is Out as Governor Jenkins Reappointed questioned

Washington dispatch reports a cabinet focus on recess appointments to be sent to Congress next week. Charges against Governor Jenkins of Oklahoma over alleged bias surface during a hearing. The president plans to witness the Annapolis West Point game in Philadelphia with cabinet members and dignitaries. Secretary Root presented a carved cane from a Chinese gun carriage seized at Puxkisi, said to be over five centuries old.

Washington Nav Congress Gome Jenkins Oldahorma Philadelphia Dn Buetts Seviie Puxkisi

Wounded Officers Reported From Philippine Action

Washington reports General Chaffee’s dispatch from Manila dated November 23 stating Lieutenants Foeter and Wetherill of the Ninety-second Infantry were wounded by bamboo spikes during a high operation near Carmien in Bohol. One officer suffered a foot wound and another was pinned by spikes requiring extraction. Feeter, a New Yorker, is a former second lieutenant. Wetherill and Smith were recently promoted from the ranks.

Washington Corbi Chaffee Manila Foeter Wetherttl United States Infantry Carmien Bohol Smith Geo. J. Feeter New York Theory TRI Richard Wetherill Bra A Smith

Immigrant train wreck death toll unclear in Chicago link

A Detroit-Nova News Special from Adrian says Romano Schiavone of 330 West Taylor Street Chicago arranged transport to a train wreck on the Wabash line. About 10 immigrants were aboard the westbound train, with predicting deaths between forty and fifty. Attorney A M Zelensky, for Chicago counsel Levy, cites Schiavone saying he doubts more than fifty immigrants were aboard the wrecked train.

Detroit Adrian Aliet Romano Schiavone Weat Taylor Street Chicago A. M. Zelensky Levy Baye

County Orders Sheriff to Collect Personal Taxes

County commissioners order the sheriff to collect about $5,000 in personal taxes in Shawnee County. Sheriff to serve each owner personally and endorse the service date, with penalties if not done. Tax rates varied from 15 cents to 508 dollars, and the sheriff must treat all taxpayers alike.

Shawnee

Governor Stanley says no comment on sheriff appointments

TD BR Anthony Jr urged Governor Stanley to appoint a sheriff in Leavenworth county after the removal demand by several organizations. The governor said the charge was news to him and he knew nothing about it. Riverhanty is the incumbent sheriff accused of permitting a killing and facing removal pressure.

Stanley BR. Anthony, Jr Leavenworth Everhidy Bert Leaavenworth Learworth Lardy the Times Riverhanty

Burton on Tariff Stands by McKinley Urging Reciprocity

Washington Nov 2 reports from Fort Scott Kansas feature attorney-politician Richards visiting the capital. The piece covers Burton’s stance against reciprocity and critiques of protective tariffs, with commentary on national politics, Washington news scarcity, cabinet speculation, and Kansas politicians and officials including J.H. Richards, J. Burton, and Senator Pouraker.

Fort Scott Kansas

Wealtrh mites disrupted official duties

Fragmentary OCR note reports Mr Ryan unable to attend engagements due to illness and other unsettled matters. mentions Rosse Nesta, J 21, and other unclear details. Source text is incomplete and difficult to resolve.

Ryan

Bryan Subscription List Probed by Post Office Dept

The post office department is investigating Willan J Bryan's Commoner subscription list to verify its legitimacy. A Topeka man alleges he received a letter from Bryan, while Bryan reportedly stays quiet about the matter.

Post Office Department Willan J. Bryan Bryan Goines Farmers’ Advocate Hiryan Gaines Advocate Postoffice Department Washington William Shalespeare

American missionary Ellen Stone reportedly murdered in Peru

Vienna and Constantinople dispatches say Ellen M Stone and her companion Tsilka, kidnapped September 3, were killed by brigands. No confirmation yet, as earlier reports have proved false and brigands may seek higher ransom.

New York Vienna Peru Ofelook Ming Ellen M. Stone Constantinople Ellen M. Stone

Gun Club Scores and Prizes From Topeka Shoot

The Topeka Gun Club held a yesterday shoot with multiple winners. Charles Morton led with fifteen birds and first prize cases while Oscar Perkins and others claimed second prizes of cigars, meat tickets, hunting coats, and merchandise. Prizes included cases of lithia water, hunting gear, and meal tickets, awarded to Morton, Perkins, Renfro, and Schlegel among others.

Prckes Rok Ron Hide Charles Morton Lithia Wat Matt Nutrine Tignes Pisgtbors Charles” Morton Iy Heutre Fountain Pe Oscar Perkins CL Jones Gacur Perkins Pitteen Biede Charles Martin Andrew Schlegel NP Gtactittagm Diet Gneman Yeears Gutingy Renfro

Monument to Ex-Governor Lewelling Planned at Wichita Cemetery

A monument honoring the late ex Governor Lewelling will be unveiled Sunday at Maple Grove Cemetery in Wichita with sermons by Rev. MH Thayer Judge H A Sa and others. A committee led by L S Natizeer and George M Dickson raised funds for the monument already erected and will oversee the ceremony expected to draw Lewelling supporters from across the state.

Lewelling Maple Grove Wichita MH. i Thayer H. A T. B. Wall JH. ‘Tihen L. 8. Natizeer George M. Dickson H. J. Haxny AS. Parks Irs Lewel- Ti Tt Lewelline

Elks Memorial Services In Topeka Lodge

The annual memorial service of the Topeka lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks will be held Sunday at 3 PM in the club room. Dell Valentine will deliver the memorial address. Steinberg's Orchestra and the Amphion Quartet will provide music. Public invites participation. First Sunday in December marks memorials for departed members.

Topeka Benevolent and Protective Outer of Eiks Dell Valentine Steinberg Amphion Quartette

Serious Trouble For Hoffman, Isthmian stenographer Arrested

Carl H. Hoffman, stenographer for the Isthmian canal commission, was arrested in New York on a warrant issued in Washington District of Columbia for writs relating to the commission. He was taken to Washington by a United States marshal for extradition proceedings.

Hoffman New York Carl H. Hoffman Isthmian Canal Commission Thin City District of Columbia Rime Washington United States

Easton Postoffice Burned In Haston Fire

Easton postoffice and store burned in Haston on November 24 destroying the post office, general merchandise and adjoining buildings. Firefighters battled the blaze as locals reported extensive damage and possible loss of records. Local officials awaited investigations and a damages estimate.

Easton Postoffice Haston Eas Postofice Agen

Tragic 700 Foot Mine Cage Collapse Near Masontown

In Connellsville Pennsylvania at Lambert mines near Masontown a 700 foot fall occurred when the cage cable parted as miners descended. Three men died or were dying and others were seriously injured with crushed chests broken arms and exposed bones. Injured Americans Peter Bab yok Steve Lohtinski and Vincent Con ity among the trapped were rescued but incapacitated.

Connellsville Nev Lambert Masontown Eltt Inn Dee Jess Nuis Peter Babyok Steve Lohtinski Vincent Con

Surrender of Colon and Liberal forces agreed in Colombia

Washington reports Capt Perry stating Colon and Liberal forces will surrender today. Dispatches note Gen Francisco Castro killed and government troops to take control of Colon with General Alban. American escort accompanies General Alban as tension eases. Unconfirmed report of General Pinzon landing troops at Kenney's Bluff.

Washington Navy Department Perry Colon New York Herald Colombia Francisco Castro Barbacoas Bahia Soldano Castro Solon Alban Bohio Alhan Panama Pinzon Kenney's Bluff Buena Vista

Veatch Criticizes Postal Service in Washington Post-Register

The Washington Post-Register, published by J. J. Veatch & Son in Washington Kansas, was dropped from mail for advertising. Publishers clipped the offending ad and plan to reissue. Veatch, a 1994 congressional candidate in the fifth district, has recently criticized the post office for barring another paper. Flor ence Bishop runs away and is found in Hutchinson.

Postoffice Department Washington Post-Register J. J. Veatch & Son Washington Kas Veateh Calderhead Post Office Department

Highthunders Start Trouble In San Francisco Feud

San Francisco reports two Chinese men dead and two mortally wounded in a feud between rival highblader groups. Victims were shot while asleep on St Clay street. Police quickly responded, arresting about a dozen suspects in Chingtown after a short pursuit.

San Francisco Dexen

Diegnan Breaks Down in Nervous Collapse

Brattle, Waeh., Nov. 29. A telegram says Osborne Dugnas, who accompanied Lieut Hobson on the Morinas Et Santiteo, is in a chin hospital with a nervous breakdown from overwork in the service. His mental condition is reported as perfect.

Times Prints Roosevelt Piece From Washington Dispatch

London reports The Times prints the first of a series from its Washington correspondent on President Roosevelt. The articles are characterized by observed policy parity and reflect ongoing discussions about the president and executive conversations with leadership circles.

Roosevelt London The Times Washington

Wabash Wreck Victims Identified at Adrian Michigan

Fragments from the Wabash wreck near Seneca are being recovered and identified at Adrian Michigan. Relatives and officials confirm the loss, with remains of Porter James Brown and others prepared for burial at Oak Grove cemetery. Coroner conducts inquest and Italian victims’ numbers are being verified, with Italy-US coordination discussed.

Adrian Mich Seneca Reynolds Sherman Texas Ann Upton Chatham WM. Upton Hyynold Tesae James Brown Ba Wey Englewood Oak Grove Cemetery Hamilton Bean Court Hose Detroit Martin Strong

FINE IMPOSED IN UNLAWFUL SELLING CASE

Mr and Mrs J C Gregory were found guilty by Justice Queen in Hainton Heights court of unlawfully selling Wayne at their home. Absent key names, a panel of twenty seven witnesses appeared as the judge imposed a 2000 dollar fine amid unclear procedural notes. The court order remains under appeal.

J. C. Gregory Neiling Gregory General Redden Wayne Hainton Heights

Robbed on Street in Chicago by Two Highwaymen

In downtown Chicago this morning J W Rosse was set upon by two highwaymen on Fifth Avenue near Madison Street. One choked him, while the other rifled his pockets then both men threw him through a plate glass window of a restaurant. He escaped into a crowd and fled to an alley with only minor bruises and a half broken window.

Chicago J. W. Rosse Rogge Fifth Avenue Madison Street Unags Maally

Joint Kansas Oklahoma cattle quarantine meeting in Wichita

Livestock sanitary commissions of Kansas and Oklahoma met in Wichita to improve Texas fever protection and reduce inspection costs. Oklahoma moved quarantine south to cut open season for Texas cattle, while the two boards discussed separate action and a hearing on a probate permit revocation was postponed by Judge Fagan until December.

Livestock Sanitary Commissions of Kansas Oklahoma Wichita Texas Therilies Fagan

A Flying Trip to See the President and Return at Gnee

A report from New York notes Gen. Wood’s sentiment favoring Cuba’s independence and his plan to report directly to President Roosevelt in Washington. The dispatch mentions Cuba’s quiet winters, pending political moves, and forecasts a November journey with no firm stance on autonomy.

Wood Roosevelt Tye Cuba Morgo Howe Gen

Wright Wreck at San Jacinto Rock Near Manila Reported

Manila reports the transport Wright struck Andichertel rock near the San Jacinto entrance and settled in ten feet of water. Washington confirms a wreck, the uncharted rock blamed. rescue and salvage are uncertain. The Wright, a former fruiter, served as hospital and dispatch ship in the Philippines era.

Manila Wright Andibchertel San Jasiniy Washington Chaften New York United States Transport, Weight Heine Fie Boston Abe Cube Gen. Wood Philippine Islands Ann Bay

Train rear end collision injures a dozen near Pulley station

Twelve persons are injured in a rear end collision between a special and a freight near Pulley station, Delaware Lackawanna and Western. The special, returning from Cortland, collided as the engineer misread a siding. Damaged engines and cars suffered, with injuries including internal wounds and scalp wounds.

Syracuse N. Y Delaware Lackawanna Cortland Talley Henry Guiles toUhurion Bullion TY Feeney Onweko

Pullman Dies After Illness at 3s Years

Telegraphed notice reports the death of Pullman, son of a missionary, after weeks of pneumonia. He suffered a hemorrhage and died shortly after. Weather notes from Chicago and New York report temperatures. Herr Wolf resigns from Austrian Nationalist party in Vienna.

Brasell Herr Wolf Vienna Hers Wolf Gerernat Une Brenee Mehe Resigord

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