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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1901

Page

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Burton Plans Drop of Richter in Political Shuffle

Scattered chatter from Leavenworth politics centers on Burton dropping Richter as Scott helps push his gubernatorial bid. Rumors link Tracy and Hichter to maneuvers, while Scott’s popularity shakes the Second District and strengthens a ticket with Faustian trades. The Benson era coal scandal looms as districts brace for further crossfire and possible upsets.

Charles FP. Scott A. B. Hichter Coliitil Grove Eliese Watt Boott Bite Cole Burton Kassel Scott Scott i Congress Mwitch Gressman-Atinrse T. Kelly Beaduette Cain Richter Pourth Bern Hi Tracy United State District Attorneyship Tracy Tim Atatic Beckus Distriet Hichter Watlace Lucien Waker Louvenworth Trasurer Bermern Ask Michter Pluiten Tury Watek White D. J. Keller FC Buvkiey DN. Barnes Leavenworth J. A. Soort Atchison Senate Luvien Baker Luvien Baker Was One of the Iftorneys In the Investigation and For Seat Frason Richter Snel Bachore Richter Baker Dent United States KB Richter Baker

City Faces Cash Strain as September Ledger Shows Shortfalls

City funds show September balances with general revenue at $942.21 and general improvement at $439.63. Council transferred $2,004 to a general fund while awaiting tax receipts and bank loans. December reports list multiple funds and expenses from bonds to street repairs, police and fire revenues, with quarterly payments to contractors and utilities.

Ite M. M. Fale Reac Juthor Nur Legion City Treasuries Bs Aw General Revenue Fund General Laprovenent Deterest Tani Bonia Igen Feta Coe Spitzer & Co Pico P. H T. H. Bile Mand Taltowire City Wrighmaster Peck Tapaka J. F. Eiliott J. P.farnsworth

Secretary Root III Leaves Washington for Adirondacks Recovery

A World report notes Secretary of War Root with wife and daughter at Whitney Reserve Adirondacks where he will stay until improved. Officials expect his absence from Washington for at least two weeks.

New York World Jim Area Root

Weather forecast notes frost risk and light rain

Forecasters revert to general frost and rain outlooks. Temperature readings show modest daytime highs and calm winds. In other news, Andrew Carnegie’s philanthropy is reported as offering funds to Waterford to aid construction projects.

Weather Bureau Biante Siances Grelock Rae Jock

Ransom for Miss Stone Stirs Bulgarian Crisis

A sprawling dispatch from Philippopolis and London reports ongoing outrage over the kidnapping of Ellen A. Stone, with Bulgarian anger at government laxity. US officials plan ransom payments, while brigands threaten harsher acts if funds are not delivered within a month.

Ransom Money Cabled and Efforts to Save Miss Stone

The United States state department has mobilized to secure the safe return of Miss Stone, an American missionary seized by Bulgarian bandits. Money wired through cable channels to Spencer Eddy in Constantinople funds new efforts as officials uncover the plot and coordinate with Turkish authorities. Continued on sixth page.

Philippopolis Bulgaria Ellen AE Stone Miss Stone Peti Safonica Mrs Stone Macedonia Ferdinand Dickinson Sofia Constantinople Miss Stove Hobart New York Garret A. Hobart Ming Stone Sam Pitrix Havas Salonica Yall Miss Stone United States Turkey Timitri Dimite Strumitza Kuprill Oriental Railroad Mr. Hassett Sumokor Boston Miss Files M. Stone Kidder, Peabody & Co Fim State Department Cebingham London Ikbine Mise Stone Mission Board Washington Misa Stone Daily Telegraph Vienna Cleveland B. T. Sweeney Columbus Ind Mr. Sweeney Brrgands Feont Bella Vienne Daily Express Missionary Society John Hays Hammond Jamesor Spencer Eddy

Death of Afghan ruler sparks British fears of Russian aid

New York dispatch discusses Asia developments after the ameer’s death. It notes Afghan military strength wanes, Britain’s position in the Orient faces danger, and concern grows that Afghanistan could be drawn toward Russia. The piece weighs who could resist or be swayed by external powers.

Afghanistan Russia New York Asia Ameer London Great Britain Orient

Schley court of inquiry hears Wainwright on coal and charts

In the Schley naval court of inquiry Lieutenant C W Dyson testified on coal supply for Schley's flying squadron near Santiago on May 23 1898. Commander Wainwright recall and testimony reviewed charts positions from the board of navigators. he admitted the chart was a compromise and positions were estimated not exact.

Washington, Dct Schley Naval Court of C. W. Dyson Bureau of Steam Engineering Navy Department Admiral Schleys Santiago Harbor Admiral Schley Richard Wainwright Messrs Bristol Grant Potts Santiago Cere Wainwright Naval Academy Annapolis Indiana Phiton Furor Thuyer Folger W. M. Folger Levily Commodore Schley Cervera Wei Hal Wel Judge Advocate Livat Hodgson Gore Schley Brooklyn Commodore Weainwright Lemly Board of Navigators Mir Rayner Chadwick Walnwright Mr. Rayner Withers Texas Brookly Gloucester Dortejo M. 1

Terrific Crash Kills Four Train Men in Utica Area

A terrible wreck on the New York Central Hudson division near Oruhooy Utlea kills four railroad workers and injures one. An eastbound freight and a light engine failed to separate causing a brutal crash that buried bodies under wreckage. Engineer Huger was hurled from his cab window and survived, others were trapped beneath debris. Officials name the victims from Selene, Palmerton, Albany and Menasmellets with one seriously injured.

Utlea Mobant Division New York Central Hudson River Railroad Oruhooy Sailes Shannon Selene Palmerton Henepaeller Albany Twalornane Argyle Smith Menasmellets James, Hager Paliertars Whar Frelstit Wes the Factory

Fire destroys McAinhon Cracker Factory in Chicago

A Morton factory fire swept the McAinhon Cracker Factory at 46-50 Green Street, destroying the plant and causing heavy losses estimated at 56 000 dollars. The blaze trapped residents in a lodging house next door, with a wall collapse narrowly missing their rooms. Firefighters redirected efforts to prevent spread as surrounding buildings suffered only nominal damage.

Chicago St Green Street

Jobes to Be President at State Bank Office

Bank examiner C. Jober of Kanme ltt expected to become president if Xana Spupoal bank succeeds Penigrea tie an amniner. The appointment would place Jober at the helm with enhanced authority and a new era for Kanme and surrounding regions.

Kanaan City Cet State Bank Examiner C Kanme Temorren Xana Spupoal Bank Tite Kanne

Indianapolis Votes Show Heavy Turnout For Mayor Election

Indianapolis voters flocked to polls as mayoral race drew multiple candidates from parties. Early indications suggested strong Democratic turnout downtown while Republican support appeared solid in the suburban districts.

Indianapolis Cube Laburh PadatSoeln Lal South Democratie Stronehol

Dines With Roosevelt in Washington Dinner

President and Mrs Roosevelt hosted Henry C Parac, a member of the national education committee, at a late evening reception in Washington. The gathering touched on reducing representation in Congress from the South as a feature of the discussion.

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Presidential Appointments Washington Weather Forecast

Washington reports indicate generally fair skies tonight and Wednesday for Kansas with changes in temperature and light northwest winds. Strong entities are Washington, Kansas, and unspecified weather terms. The brief notes emphasize fair conditions and wind shifts without detailed dates.

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