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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1901

Page

5

Asquith Speech Roils Liberal Irish Policy Debate

London reports detail Joe Asquith addressing supporters at Ladybank Scotland. He criticizes Chamberlain and argues Liberals cannot accept selling Irish interests for party gain. He urges loyalty to parliamentary rule and opposes punitive retribution as a path to power.

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Remembered Troubadour Jack Haverly Dies in Chicago Scene

Jack Haverly a famed minstrel show impresario dies at St Marys Hospital Chicago after a long career shaping the American stage. Born around 1850 in Chicago he built Haverly's theatre empire, paired with Wagner then led the successful Haverly’s Minstrels, and created major venues including the Adler and Columbus theaters before health declines halted his ventures. The obituary notes his early newspaper work, entrepreneurial risks, and lasting impact on touring entertainment.

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Shamrock and arbitration news from London and New York

A mixed London and New York update notes Shamrock racing sentiment with comments from Daily News Daily Express Daily Chronicle and Morning Post as well as arbitration news from The Hague on South African conflict closure. It also mentions Varied public notices from travel excursions and local job ads while detailing shipping and transport updates.

Disorderly row in city cells ends in court scuffle

Report covers a night of arrests with Willams, known to none, facing assault and drunkenness charges. Judge Lindsay criticizes liquor sources while several defendants plead guilty or are released on recognizance. A colored woman Leona Karr fines suspended after jail attempt, and Adame and brother face disturbance during a late incident with a concealed weapon detected by Officer Hotham.

Willams Dimecif Wear Patrick Meandrews Williams Leona Karr Pridney Ranges City, Ltd

Court Action Highlights Local Crime Confusion

An awkward report notes a case over assault laws and brand distinctions. It mentions attorney Heed challenging the ordinance as unclear and references arrest of Boyera for a long-ago crime tied to keeping a tipping shop open on Sunday. The piece comments on police entry rights and a forthcoming conviction.

O. Boyera Clarmaker

Commutations Granted for Thornton and Richardson

Disney of Oakland urged clemency to Governor Stanley who approved commutations reducing Thornton from eight months to sixty days and Richardson from eight months to sixty days. Both men must work on the rock pile, with three and five months remaining respectively, and costs and fines reduced accordingly.

Disney Oakland Stanley William Thornton Judd Richardson Thornton Richardson Cook Hidhardeon Costa

Foreclosure suit filed against Grand Opera House

A district court foreclosure suit was filed this afternoon against the Grand Opera House by M. Bain of Leavenworth holding a $16,009 mortgage with about $3,000 in interest, $2,000 taxed costs, and some insurance. The Kendall estate holds the property since 1886, with Mrs. G. S. Quinton as administratrix of the Kendall estate. An address to aid the Boers in camp is being formed for Queen Alexandra.

District Court Grand Opera House M. Bain Leavenworth L. B. Kendall Kendall GS. Quinton LL. B. Kendall Denver Brinnets Brusaets Cromenas Tee Estate Arete Queen Alexandra South Atrios

Tuesday Yacht Race Weather Forecast

Washington forecast notes fair conditions with northerly winds from Sandy Hook Tuesday morning. Winds diminish and shift to variable by afternoon as official forecasts continue.

Washington Sandy Hook Garriott

Laird Trial Focuses on Sanity Question in Court

The trial of Frea Latra for insanity was called in probate court at 2 o'clock. Judge Fagan appointed Dr. E V Coldren and Dr. B D Eastman to examine TLaird's mental condition. Laird must face district court for sending threatening notes to Charles Wolt to extort money, after being bound over in city court and his mother initiating insanity proceedings in probate court. County Attorney Nichols may challenge insanity defense. district court handles the charge and defense.

Frea Latra Fagan E. V. Coldren B D. Eastman Tlaird Laird Lender Bond Retriere Charles Wolt Nichols

Morrison to Move Jewelry Store This October

Morrison plans to relocate his jewelry store on October 15 from the Fifth and Kan mei avenue area to the former Clements Cloth Nest site beside the National Hotel on Kanuss avenue. The new modern building will allow expansion. Clements closing out sale begins to clear stock before October 11, when Morrison’s move occurs.

Morrison Fifth and Kanme Avenue National Hotel Clements Kanuss Avenue Mr. Morrison

Samak report from Bari Anderson on Samus island

Bari G. Anderson of 1409 Harrison Street recalls a visit to Samus island where US troops met with government ration boat Port Allert a year ago. He calls the area one of the worst places to travel, noting hostile natives and constant trouble despite General Luchan's efforts.

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Rainy Saturday Record and Erratic Forecast Notes

Rain Saturday totaled 0.27 inches in a residence area near Cider Smith’s forecast. Government forecast hints at likely showers. Sunday high and low temps listed, with southwest wind at Miles per hour. Daily readings show scattered times and values from 1 to 9 o’clock, indicating unstable weather data.

Smith Shawers Walker and Tuesdiy

Real estate transfers unveil numerous city parcels traded

Belknap Savings bank moves 600 to A A Hope for lot 0 Lime Street Mulvane and Chase addition. J Harratt and wife to Katie B Ste Anne 100 for tract on Quincy Street North Topeka. Henry King to Geo E Alten 1900 for sJots 443 and south half 41 Polk Street Gaelas addition. A J Coe and wits to Tt J Ketcham 385 for lot 413 Polk Street Stringham's addition. In Kein and Nusband to L M Thomas 71 for lot T1 Topeka Avenue Walnut Grove subdivision. Hi K Rowley and wife to Topeka Savings Bank 1 for multiple lots on Topeka Avenue and Bar Tison Street re Grew H to Ezra Road 2200 for lots 615 9 and 22 Bulles Avenue M D subdivision. C M Merrill and husband to Home Land Lown Company 300 for lots in East Hill subdivision. M I Sargent to John Sargent 50 for College Avenue College Hill addition and surrounding parcels. Tax deeds issued to Annis M Greenwood for Oakland Avenue lots 249 and 271 J W Morris addition. Tax deeds to Mary J Parks part reservation. Tax deed to Home Land & Co ment for 60 jets in East Fill subdivision.

Belknap Savings Bank A. A. Hope Lime Street Mulvane and Chase J. Harratt Katie B_Ste Anne Quincy Street Topeka Henry King Geo. E Alten Polk Street Gaelas A. J. Coe and Wits Tt. J Bulles Avenue C. M. Merrill and Husband Lown Company East Hill Annis M. Greenwood Oakland Avenue J. W. Morris Mary J. Parks Home Land East Fil

Fragmented obituary note hints at a death

An unreadable clipping mentions a person named John and a death event from a heart condition. Details are missing due to damaged text, but the notice appears to be an obituary or memorial fragment referencing a specific individual.

John M Wells Dead In Topeka Connection To Canton

John M Wells of Canton Ohio died in Topeka after a heart trouble. He was superintendent of a harvesting and threshing machinery company and a member of the citizen committee that assisted Cantons visitors during McKinley’s campaign. His funeral arrangements were coordinated by the committee that oversaw McKinley’s burial events.

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Treasury pension and revenue notices from Kansas

Treasury keeps Sept 10 advisory on maturation bank receipts and government revenues. Pensions granted include Geo H Acker of Topeka and David V Reed of Parsons with increases and restorations. Widow Oriel Baldwin appears with a $10 grant. Frederik Gatscaw Buell minor case listed among supplemental goods and Missouri Singletary Mannas noted.

Kansans Washington Gronth Geo. H. Acker Topeka Davit V. Reed Parsons Jacob Becker National Military Leavenworth Oriel Bal Frederik Gatscaw Buell Missouri Mannas

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