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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
2
A notice filed with Probate Judge Campbell orders inquiry into the disappearance of a local girl. The note mentions a marriage to a man named Miller. Parents deny knowing Miller and seek guidance on locating the daughter.
Coffeyritte Kan April 12 the town faces a turbulent afternoon as a case adjourns due to crowding and a large spectator turnout. A local judge confronted a theater incident amid prosecutions supported by community leaders while a visiting official from Belott Wis plans to inspect regional educational programs. The report also notes obituary details for a long time Peabody settler and local property holder, including a widowed wife and eleven children.
A reader letter touts kidney pills as a cure for back pain and rheumatic trouble. The testimonial cites two years of kidney pain, cold-related back ache, and relief after using the product sold at Rowley & Snow’s drug store, attributed to Mr. David Coddington of 1007 Woodward Ave.
Report from Astor House outlines an international contest for five thousand dollars with Americans to use only one barrel. Teams consist of ten or more players from eligible selections, with setup details and rules noted, including shooting targets and match format.
Charles McCoy trains in Saratoga amid a fractured crib of notes and plans for a new conditioning scheme. The training camp aims to ready McCoy for a potential comeback fight with details of gear, timing, and venue uncertain as officials assess readiness and schedule.
Fragmentary OCR text references Garey Heeemann and a mix of names and phrases. The readable bits discuss work, monks, a possible couple, and a sequence of names such as Danie and Greoret Ten. The passage is garbled, with no clear events, dates, or locations.
Calumet April 12 Lenny Dwyer a copper country athlete now in New York state plans to hire ten week wrestlers for the Pan American exposition exhibition tournament. He aims to arrange travel and mark the terms of participation for the firm.
Ballyhoo Bey, a colt from the American Derby era, will not race this season. Trainer Holabis cited bearers and unsettled conditions as the reason, with reports noting ongoing issues affecting the colt’s readiness for competition.
Milwaukee April reports indicate no indication of Hawley signing with the Brewers this season. Franchise head notes the contract offered is the only one he will sign, amid Beaver Dam retreat remarks and clause debates over release rights, with Louisville and New York also in the baseball chatter.
Kansas Congressman Chester L Long releases a signed statement rebutting General Corbin’s claim that their conversation about General Funston’s appointment was confidential. He says he did not consider the exchange confidential and that the remarks were made in public, with several aides and reporters present. Long asserts Corbin’s opposition existed but publicly discussed the open appointment and denies attempting to influence the process.
In Emporia on April 12 D W Hainer a leading local druggist seeks a Uguer permit to sell liquor. A protest rally by about 2000 temperance supporters including W C T U members questions the petition and calls for stronger evidence at a later hearing. Witnesses from normal students and residents may testify they bought liquor at Hainers store as the drive to block the permit continues.
Lawrence April 12 local officials search for William C Bitamona an 18 year old high school student accused of stealing 129 from his employer Mrs Jobson. Witness Simmons St Albard bought a salt with part of the money and fled town. His father Ives in Ranmae City reports no trace. He is described as captain of the football team and a leader of the high school paper.
Juder Brand, a Democrat and district court head, was reelected to a third term with the county’s largest majority. The report notes limited opposition and suggests broad stability in local government as agricultural concerns and crop conditions vary across Sheridan, Caveats, Hawitts, and Decatur counties with mixed forecasts for wheat and tree planting plans.
A government project proposes Plec 900 320 trees planted on farms in arpar County near Anthony. Profissecr Clothier has drafted plans, selecting land tracts totaling 559 acres. He studied soil, prepared future planting of about 320 trees, and outlines actions for the department.
Bona Pay the Freight details a transfer and talk of telegraph delays as Arnaur and Cnere plan shipping 3000 chickens and daily eggs. Harry Miller offers a terse statement about the voyage and a 15 price per dozen for eggs to California, with shop burglary news from Pittaburg and Beas Miller’s home broken into with items stolen.
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