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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 30, 1901

Page

8

McNall Fights Insurance on Unpaid Wheat Claim

Sherman County resident McNall accuses Mutual Mail Insurance of failing to pay a wheat loss of 386, claiming 76 was its appraised damage after partial payment. He visited the company seeking collection and cites secretary statements about funds and notes, asking where the rest of the money went.

Ln Sherman Webb Strextall Mutual Mail Insurance Company McNall Statme Branch Church McNall

Apple famine in New York crops hits supply hard

In New York on October 2 a noted apple famine looms as dealers warn of a much smaller harvest. Forecasts vary from 22 million to 48 million barrels, with prior years at 70 and 48 million, signaling a severe drop from last season.

New York Monte The Tribune

Compulsory Service in Belgium Sparks Exemption Debate

Brussels report says radical and socialist factions back campus service with no rich exemptions. Professional men and clergymen gain limited exemptions after six months if military knowledge is proven. Opponents doubt a majority in the chamber.

New York Brussels London Times New York Times Chamber of Deputies

Whinley's Autograph Auction Shocks Collectors

The first posthumous McKinley autograph sold at New York public auction for 625 dollars. A cabinet photo bearing his original signature drew strong interest from collectors, signaling McKinley’s portrait value rivals that of other presidents.

New York McKinley Willem = Meiintey McKinteys

To Exhibit the Botticelli Exhibition in London

New York reports the London Times carrying the New York Times note that the Botticelli will be exhibited in London for the first time since leaving Italy. The event, a private view next Sunday, will benefit charity.

New York London Times New York ‘Times Hottices Sal Urdier London Italy Eparity

Death of General Bruce in Bronx City

Gerard Bruce editor of the Livestock Record a widely known newspaper figure in the northwest died at his Bronx City home from pneumonia at age. He led the Livestock Record and was respected in agricultural journalism with a long career across many markets.

General Bruce Bronx City Gerard Bruce The Livestock Record Northwest

Yerkes Buys a Picture in London Auction

Yerkes acquires a celebrated painting at a London auction in October, the purchase highlighting the collector’s taste for classic works and signaling a notable addition to his collection.

Yerkes London

Redmond Bitter Speech Cited On Irish Rights Claim

London Times and New York Times quote William H. K. Redmond in Blaremorris Mayo Ireland speech. He criticizes English landlords and ministers for fear of sin and God and predicts a day when Irish rights and liberties may be restored.

New York London ‘Times New York Times William H. K. Redmond Blaremorris County Mayo Ireland

Boer War Claims Could Strain Britain Germany Talks

Berlin reports in German quarters indicate Britain has decided payments to Boer War claimants while still lacking a final bilateral settlement with Germany. The dispute centers on claimant nationality and whether those who joined the South African Republic or Orange Free State retain status. Developments may emerge in Berlin when funds are distributed.

Germany New York Berlin London Times New York Times British South African Compensation Commission Great Britain South African Republic Orange Free Stars

Bitter Dutch Red Cross report on the Pretoria ambulance capture

The Hague report damns Britain for the July 6 1900 Dutch ambulance capture near Pretoria. It says Britain knew the convoy carried Boer family letters and did not protest. Doctors and nurses remained in captivity on Ceylon while appeals to Lord Kitchener to allow aid passed unheeded.

Hague Dutch Red Cross Society Pretoria Ceylob Red Cross Lord Kitchener bin Promior Botha

Plans for Pittsburg Polytechnic Institute Proposed

Plans and estimates for a Pittsburg Polytechnic Institute call for 5 to 8 million dollars for buildings and a 25 million dollar endowment for maintenance, at the request of Andrew Carnegie. Judge Cohen confirms progress and notes the need for six acres of ground, with city land likely to be provided, citing Pittsburg’s industrial setting as ideal for such an institution.

New ‘York Fittsburg Polytechnic Andrew Carnegie Herald Carnegie Pittsburg Vein Cohen Orphans’ Court of Fluxburg Eke Judes Cohen Wittshuro

Hollar's Testimony in Odd Fragmentary Report

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Albert Heller and several street names with unclear context. The text references Kanees Avenue and Nansen Avenue and includes scattered phrases about testimony or court-related content. No coherent event or outcome is clear from the readable portions.

Hollar Albert Heller Otha Gesee Kanees Avenue Akar Maul Nansen Avenue

Topeka News Snaps and Small Town Happenings

In a chaotic local snapshot the Topeka and surrounding areas report election chatter, Halloween plans, football previews, and civic notes. Road conditions improve, old street lamps will be sold for scrap, and municipal debates touch budget and street openings. Efforts to curb vandalism on Halloween are noted as police boost presence.

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Public receptions end at White House after McKinley death

President Roosevelt halts the annual public reception amid security fears after the Buffalo assassination. Official calendars show diplomats and officers still to be received while public access ends this winter. New Year’s reception likely closed to the public. dinners and diplomatic events proceed through January.

White House Benceforth- Weebin Roosevelt McKinney Buffalo Washington King Hmt Cortelyou Peel Supreme Court Army and Navy Alice Roosevelt

Old Coin Sale Highlights Feigh Collection Auction

Boston October sale of Feigh collection featured 123 Tal-Wed States copper cents dating 1797 to 1857, bidding opening at 35 and soaring to 200 for the lot. 1794 cent sold for 3. Gold pieces drew strong interest with a $155 bid for an 1875 proof three dollar cut piece and $26.75 for an uncirculated gold dollar. Other notable prices included a San Francisco 1852 octagonal fifty dollar gold piece at 9, and smaller gold pieces selling between 15.50 and 45.00.

Boston Feigh Collina San Francisco New York Miners Bank

Good Whaling Season Ships Return From Arctic

Vessels Charles W. Morgan and Alice Knowles reach San Francisco after Arctic whaling. Morgan sent home 3,000 pounds bone in July and 1,100 barrels sperm plus 150 barrels whale oil plus 2,000 pounds bone. Alice Knowles brings 1,050 barrels sperm and 150 barrels whale oil and bone. Morgan spoke California with 1,100 barrels on Sept 13. John and Winthrop sighted Sept 27. Both will rest and sail again in two months.

Vessela San Francisco Charles W. Morgan Alice Knowles Arctic Morgan California John Winthrop

Miss Washington’s Popular Visit Mentioned in Dinner Chance

Portis Washington, daughter of Booker T. Washington, recently dined with the president. The report notes her favor toward Calvernity and hints at a developing public profile.

Portis Washington Booker T. Washin Calvernity

Voice of Canada Opposes Canal Negotiations

New York report says Canada rejects canal terms and demands equal rights under any agreement. Minister Mills argues for neutral canal guarantees and warns Britain not to fortify or seize the waterway. Analysis notes U S control of Alaska and potential Canadian trade concessions as leverage in disputes.

Voice OF Canada New York David Mills Canada Empire Review Pibunt London United States North South America United Kingdom Mr. Mills Tribune Mills Tribine Foreign Office Alaska Sir Wilfred Laurier Alaskan Frontier

Santa Fe and Southern Pacific renew citrus traffic treaty

Los Angeles October 20 The citrus shipping season begins in November and the Santa Fe and Southern Pacific renew their year to year agreement. The treaty allocates traffic equally and is valued at about 15 million dollars for both lines.

Los Angeles Cal Santa Fe Southern Pacific

Smiley Freed In Defenbach Insurance Case

Smiley who turned state's evidence in the Defenbach insurance case was released today after relinquishing his claim to the $5,000 life policy on Marin Defenbach. The criminal proceedings end with Dr. August Munger in prison and Wayland Brown previously fined. The insurance money remains with the court for likely distribution to the girl's relatives.

Chivago Smiley Defenbach Marin Defenbach August Munger Wayland Brown

British View on Czolsosz Execution and World News Highlights

British observers praise American justice in Czolsosz case. London papers note lack of sensationalism and a morbid craving for notoriety in the assassin. Berlin reports expulsion of German American war correspondent Herrings. officials expect reversal once he acts. Ocean freights fall. cotton rates slide despite large ship charters. Al Neill defeats Mike Donovan in a 15 round glove bout. Madagascar trade soars from 4 to 5.1 million francs. Tamatave rises as east coast trade hub. French posts push southward. Jefferson Grimett of this place paralyzed. Chamberlain's Pain Balm cited by family as remedy.

New York Czolgosz Tribune London Morning ‘Post Madagascar London Times New York Times Paris France Tamatav

Peruna praised by Captain Fever from Ottawa

Captain Charles Fever of Ottawa testifies Peruna is food drink doctor and medicine in one. He claims it cures and prevents disease and aids mucous membranes. The letter promotes Peruna with endorsements and directs readers to Dr Hartman for advice.

Charles Fever Ottawa Ont Canada South Africa Hodega Hotel Wellington Street Charles

Record price for Indiana colt Sertmin at 37000

Terre Haute reports Flemings sold the three year old bay pacer Sertmin to W P Stein of West Virginia for 37000, the highest price ever paid for an Indiana bred colt. The horse by Josey Wilkes out of Woodford has run 2 08 pace and is 3 this year. Knay McCarthy to manage Edgewood stock farm. The item also notes jewelry finds in Abydos and Queen Victoria autographs market chatter with local ad blitzes.

Terre Haute Harper's Finders-Petrie Abydos Petrie II Zer Ilena Mena Kine Zer Gladceater London

Seventh District Federation Set for Hutchinson Meetings

The Seventh District Federation of Women's Clubs will meet in Hutchinson November 6 7 with a reception on Wednesday evening November 1 at Rikola rooms. Forty eight clubs are in the federation and all are expected to be represented.

Hutchinson Heventl Rikola

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