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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented obituary and local railroad news item describe C H Sh and family ties, residence shifts from Glasgow to near Glasgow, and long service in Cloud county. It notes his marriage, church affiliation, contributions to the local press, and a memorial service. Details include dates, locations, and survivor names.
Montrose April 1 The Rock Island quarry at this place has begun remodeling tramways and installing a 2 ton penece crusher and elevators under Foreman Lacey. Ballast cars are in service and regular work will commence, providing employment. Output is to be directed from Phil Upsburg to Goodland with crews handling bridge cars and the output expected to rise as weather permits.
Omaks Neb April group of Omaha capitalists and business men presented to President Wheeler plans for an extension from Omaha to Emporia to connect with the Katy Santa Fe and eventually Kansas City Southern. Participants include Feepan Koyotes Guy Fragsee and Ian Asmansey among others.
Reports discuss the proposed Texas to Chicago rail terminal aiming to connect Kansas City and Independence with a Texas gateway, with a special election set for April 26 at Cherryvale to decide supporting the road. Delegates travel via Santa Fe route to Chicago while status of the project remains tied to Frisco interests and regional political support.
Pitewan sawmen with one eye in a Saturiay pight due to a lubricator glass incident. Milton Drwelly, recently ill, returns to Bend shop work. Jenks, foreman at the ink shop, reports full attendance as crew rests continue. James Johnson back to work after days of sickness. Bevler and Biremain Merede out for a trial trip. William Shherendecker and Gemmet maintain regular duties in New Land daily.
Fragmented report lists changes in local agency appointments and political notes. Mentions Le Appointed agent at Futey Morton relief agert, Lincolnville and Gary assignments, and echoes of election activity with references to agents and officials in Jefferson and Santa Fe routes.
A Kansas state college outlines a plan to use surplus lands for experimental agriculture on a nearby reservation. The project would employ students and out-of-town workers to grow crops, with summer work for those who wish to earn money. The effort aims to establish a small branch for agricultural work and provide a home farm operation on site.
Regents to two state schools seek land allotments, with plans for future regional branches. The article notes complex claims from homesteaders amid government reach, detailing contested upland parcels and anticipated college and agricultural school uses.
The commissioner of elev Hons office completed the devicing of the registration of women in the city after five days work, exceeding the two day estimate. The total registration of men remained 15,61 while several names were stricken in checking blacks. An odd note mentions a senate attaché from ten years ago, described with personal quirks and a widow, ending with a remark on diplomatic relations.
A veteran carpenter named on 240 Kam street praises the Dolas's relief treatment that eased his winter illness and rapid spring decline. He recalls using Doas's Pills and credits relief to the product distributed by Foster-Milburn Co in Buffalo. The ad urges readers to remember the name Doas's and to seek the advertised remedy.
Missouri Pacific Lines from Kansas City to St Louis departs morning at 9:50 with solid equipment including day coaches and a parlor car. Connection at St Louis Union Depot with Eastern lines for New York and Atlantic Coast points. F E Nipps ticket agent Topeka. HC Townsend QP and T A St Louis.
An aside about representatives and bankruptcy triggers a tense moment as a crowd lines a desk. A woman elections observer worries aloud about register access while a man pressures for his wife to vote, reflecting conflicts over suffrage and authority.
Fire at the Jacob Cold Packing company plant on Elgith street near the Kansas line destroyed far into the night, causing $200000 in losses and injuring five firemen including Chief Hate. The blaze began in the box factory beneath the battering department and was spotted after gaining headway. The 1899 main building had burned previously with a $350000 loss, and a new plant was planned at Armour factory properties where the surrounding structures were to be sold.
April 1 reports detail the discovery of a man identified as Fiordan Irmer hanging from a tree in a graveyard. Visitors alerted the coroner as undertaker Gurrell handled the scene and the remains. The incident occurred around 9 o clock yesterday morning in the northern section among other graves.
A young wife from 1472 Wyoming Street notified her husband she jumped from a bridge over the Kaw River near Kaneot Ch Kam, leaving him awaiting her return at 7 o'clock. The fragment hints at a sudden tragedy with unclear motives and missing details.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe testing and a petition involving Mrs. Slows, with unclear references to rest and patience. The readable text mentions a Mrs Slows and potential inquiries or actions, but specifics are not clear from the fragment.
fragmented account details a couple including J M Knight at Seventh and Quiscy. wife reportedly resisted work and discussed mental strain. husband cites prior marital discord and alleged firearm incident. police involvement implied. brief mentions of family and potential danger noted.
Partial readable scraps describe a roadside scene with a tourist and locals. The text is garbled, offering few concrete names, dates, or places, and no clear event or outcome to summarize.
An ad style piece extols a patent remedy for digestive issues emphasizing natural ingredients like papain and dairy practices. It rejects narcotics and asserts tablets improve appetite and general health without bowel dependence. The text touts safety, mild action, and pleasure in eating as benefits.
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