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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 11, 1900

Page

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Willard Key Witness in Grimes Case Sent Away

Prosecution claims Frank Grimes arranged payment through State Treasurer to Willard for departure from Topeka. Deposition focus centers on Merchants National Bank officials and whether funds were used to move Willard, with efforts to pivot scrutiny toward Cyrus Leland. The case hinges on Willard’s testimony about state money and Grimes involvement.

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ME PIPP WARNING Of April Violations Of Law

Republican editor Me Pipps warns of April party dangers and alleged state financial improprieties. He cites sworn statements from the Bank of Topeka cashier and lists bank deposits, funds, and examinations showing no state funds as misused. The piece criticizes state officers and calls for scrutiny of finances.

Ome County By & G. Pipr Stare of Hansa Topeka Hank Atates Mlese Hanks Bank of Topeka Inslano StiItik Trenauter

State Funds and Treasurer Under Fire Over Interest Income

The state official questions how funds earning two percent daily balances are used. The Firet National Bank and Burlingame Bank pay the county funds two percent on about 701,019 to 14 dollars of interest. Critics demand Treasurer explain whether revenue is donated to Friends or kept, while parties consider his future. The Chronicle pledges transparency and notes Republican support and past criticisms of the populist treasury.

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Waters Comments on Grimes Case and Possible Disqualification

Attorney J G Waters argues Mr Grimes cannot hold the state treasurer post if elected. He accuses the Grimes defense and Republican papers of bias while detailing alleged state funds misuses, embezzlement laws, and potential disqualification of Grimes under Kansas statutes.

Grimes J. G. Waters Thuird Republica Grimis Absoltite Proof That Ms. Grimes Tiaesier Kansas Uie Kaneis Republican Party Cme Charm Net Peiltinn

Getting Together Secretary Long and Armor Makers Confer Again

Secretary of War Long met Oct A with Bethlehem Steel and Carnegie interests over 15 million dollars of armor plate pricing. Linderman represented Bethlehem. Schwab spoke for Carnegie. The hour long session yielded no conclusive results, with both sides cautious, and a next conference likely.

Long Weshington Oct. A Lone Bethlehem Carneris Steel Linderman Bethlelhem Company Schwab Carnegie Remren Navy Department 8 Tere

United States Tops Paris Exposition Awards Standings

The report shows the United States winning 2,475 awards at the Paris exposition, with Germany earning 1,? or more and Great Britain 2,? while Russia records 492. The United States leads the grand tote and all prize grades, from grand prizes to honorable mentions.

Washington Pek Paraco United States Germany Russia Mentho

Change in Weather Shifts Outlook and Temperatures

Weather forecast notes a potential change with a fair night and cloudy periods. The high and low temperatures are listed, with a slight breeze from the south. An artist, Alias Arkclin Iusener, remains in uncertain condition after a visit to the Auditorium Hotel as doctors express cautious optimism about her recovery.

Kussner Chicago Oe.t Arkclin Iusener Auditorium Hotel

Odd Fellows Session Near Topeka Sets Next Meeting

The forty third annual Kansas Grand Lodge session adjourned in Topeka after a heated debate over letting scarlet degree members vote for grand lodge officers in subordinate lodges. John A. Erleht presided as talks touched on encampment rites and the order’s history since 1874. Mary E. King of Burlingame spoke on the Rebekah branch, while J W Haughy urged continued fraternal unity and outreach to attract new members.

Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows of Kansas Grand Lodge Uni John A. Erleht Joe Waters Owlmz WW. J. Russell Funsus Cy Kan United States J. W. Haughy Maughey Mir Mary E. King Burlingame Rebekah Rebekah Lodge Knoen Order of Odd Fellows Odi God Brotherhood of Mar

Grand Lodge debate and topeka bid for next convention

An afternoon session in Representative Hall saw a heated debate on locating the next sovereign grand lodge meeting. A roll call vote defeated the motion, electing Topeka to host next year while two candidates for representative to the grand lodge were named as J. A. Bright and J. A. Caluve. The Odd Fellows highlighted Topeka’s new Auditorium as a fine venue.

Odd Fellowship Wenn Schulyer Colfax Isat Representative Hall J. W. Hughey Catn Bro Topeka Grand Lodge Grand Lodge of Kansas John A Bright J. A. Caluve Chanute ODD Fellows Atprtorium Grant Lodge Topeke Ani Jeuneas

Seven Men Plot to Kill Kings and Presidents

New York dispatch reports a Milan arrest tied to anarchist plots against monarchs and presidents. A suspect claims seven men were chosen to murder rulers, with one assigned to McKinley or Bryan, and notes an 1890s Chicago plot as part of broader anti monarchist aims.

New York Journal and Advertiser Rome Hertalant Milan Brewl Naples América Paterson McKinley Ryan Chicago United States

Martin's Hill Outing Draws Large Crowd Saturday

Pleasant weather promises an immense crowd for the Martin's Hill outing. Citizens urged to travel by carriage as trains from Rock Island depot start shortly after 1 PM to shuttle all attendees. Parents warned to accompany young children due to the large gathering.

Martin's Hill Rock Island Gane Iite

NO OUT IN RAILS—Roads Face 26 a Ton or Shut

The Iron Trade Review reports a tense week in rail trade with negotiators seeking a price rise to 26 a ton or a halt on shipments. Chicago booked a 2600 ton order while Cleveland district supply tightness sparks speculation of forged business.

Cleveland Iron Trade Review Interurt Bie Chicago Guneral Chivags Liverpool

Street Railway Project Promoters Plan City Line

Junction City men organize a company with a 60000 capital to build an electric street car line to Fort Hiler. A power plant and cold storage facility to support operations are proposed. Promoters include Rockwell Wright Davidson Humphrey Pierce Raber Tyler Cook Alvistes Fogelstrom and Heainway. Benton, Oct 1.

Junction City Kan Oct Junctions City Fort Hiler TB. Rockwell Jobin J. Wright John da Yilisan James Humphrey W. Pierce

Unclear Fragment Highlights Rebekah Assembly Gathering

A fragmented report describes the Rebekah assembly, encampment, and hundreds of outside friends being entertained together. It notes a refreshing success with officers of the session and a program that pleased attendees, reflecting keynote moments from the event.

Victims Seen in Insurance Swindle Ring in Chicago

Chicago reports an ongoing insurance fraud case with Laeura Carroll named as a victim. Investigators note numerous disappearances among stenographers tied to the Unger Brown-Sulley operation, suggesting a wider scheme run by a wealthy and prominent financier. Authorities say at least two dozen criminals connected to the ring are under scrutiny, with efforts to extend the probe ongoing.

Chicago Laiura Carroll Hay Mise Deterbach Unger DiensCarsoll Gustav Schisae Allwankee Wayland Moonry and Boland Reowo Brown-Sulley Shu Loent Ander

Governor Roosevelt Opens Indiana Campaign Tour

Governor Roosevelt spoke in multiple Indiana towns delivering brief speeches as part of a campaign swing. He criticized Mr. Bryan for backing a plan to regulate large corporations and asserted the GOP aims to protect American workers and industry from foreign competition.

Bryan

Ten Acres of People Attend Governor Tooele Speech

In Muneca Indiana October 1 crowds gathered at Anderson where Governor Tooele spoke to workers about wage issues and tariffs. He pledged to target corporations and all who profit from cordage manufacturing, while noting prior remarks about helping workers and addressing broader economic concerns as workers toured decorated streets and factories.

Munela Ind Anderson Tooele Ftoomvelt

Hanna to Issue 37 Speeches on Northwestern Swing

Chicago Sept 1 The computer verdicts say Senator Hanna will rush through 37 speeches in four days on his northwestern tour. He and his party depart Oct 15 at noon, with stops in Waukesha and Madison. Further venues include Watertown Redfield Nortonville Groton Andover Bristol Tecumseh Bradley Elrod Bryant Preston Deamer Izequela and Burin with an evening meeting planned later.

Sanater Hanna Senutor Waukesha Mathie Markute Tracy Marshall Watertown Redfield

Coal Strike Tensions Split Conference Night in New York

In a secret session officials from coal companies and labor leaders met in New York to discuss the ongoing strike. Reports describe tense discussions as representatives proposed terms while street protests intensified with marchers clashing with authorities in Hazleton and Oneida.

unclear text about naturalization papers refused in U S court

Fragmentary OCR text appears to discuss a naturalization case in a United States court with a judge named Hetrink and mentions Guiana. Details are garbled and readability is low.

Guiana Hetrink United States Hiab Hefred Tate

Last Descendant of Joan of Arow Family Revealed

Fragmented text reports a genealogical note about the last descendant tied to a historic family. The garbled lines reference New York, Paris, Turin, and a lineage claim with unclear dates and details. No clear events or names beyond the overarching descendant concept emerge.

Joan of Arow York The Turin Opmoneimant

Stated Kentucky event collapses during recount meeting

In a murky report a recount convened today collapsed amid confusion as attendees described a still via a stupor condition. No clear outcome was recorded and officials pledged to resume later.

Flood of Disaster Aotbeowh and Local Figures

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a flood disaster involving Aotbeowh and Mel. Several names appear: Miwe Lesete Borman, Hermas Kyeleke, and others, with mentions of a faith engine and a station tonight. Readable facts are sparse, but the event centers on flood damage and affected individuals.

Kfiliig Miwe Lesete Borman Are Hermas Kyeleke

Weather Indications for Bern Pair Ye Are

Weather indications suggest possible rain and cloud cover affecting Bern Pair Ye Are, with light winds and slightly cooler temperatures expected later in the day.

Bern

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