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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
8
Daniel Rogers, a Black man known to have appeared in court previously, faced a 10 shilling fine in a case tied to personal conduct. The judge freed him after he stated a pension was being robbed and warned him to beware robbers. the pension funds were tied to his case as he awaited further action.
Regents and the president of the State Normal Agricultural College visited Hays to locate the western branch on the PL Hays reservation, as authorized by the legislature. One semi-leader will receive the claims amid the dispute over the proposed agricultural college site and act.
State Employment Agent Reed Gerow, director of free employment agencies, reports slow bureau readiness while local applications for work begin arriving. A letter from Bruce demands prompt action, promising a reply by wire and requesting funds or travel.
Governor Stanley will hear applications Monday under a new pardons law. The process involves review of cases awaiting clemency and continued consideration of sentences. Local officials and applicants from this county are noted in the briefing.
A fragmentary report notes county officials and Cottrell taking an ironclad oath related to enforcement. The McClellans, a father and son farming family from Pen bases, are connected to the case as talks unfold about property or debts connected to a moonlit venture.
Advertisement in London dated April 12 offers a reward for a document from the Civil War era. It relates to the Alabama and thanks from the Confederate states to Joan Lancaster for rescuing Captain Semmes and part of the vessel when the Kearsarge attacked off Cherbourg. The Alabama, commanded by Semmes, was sunk by the United States corvette Deerhound.
Two boys Harry Gruber and Pred Johnson were arrested on a chicken stealing charge. They appeared in court on a Monday for sentencing. Each was fined five dollars, paid three, and agreed to work to cover the remaining two dollars and ninety cents. The incident involved stealing chickens from a Parkdale resident and turning them over to a Salvation Army man who kept a grocery near Mansiz Svende bride.
Senator Spooner stated Congress set relations with Cuba and would not accept changes. He argued the offered terms favor inland interests, and believes the convention should decide whether to incorporate the provisions into its constitution. The discussion touched on dissolving the Wood convention and seeking public views at delegate elections.
A chaotic scene around the corn market ends with Phillips defeating Goines and driving Browehtee to retreat. The trial of Lagowski, a provincial official accused of abetting Brice Gumelicy Peutekoneste, unfolds with Minister Lagowski losing influence. Justice officials Aim and Muraviet attend the proceedings in St Petersbars.
Fragmentary text notes an oil dispute or strike, mentioning Lima O Apel 13 Tetie and Standard cry bere shoe output. The readable portions reference a strike and distribution of effects, but specifics and names are garbled.
Fragmentary report shows costs of maintaining charitable institutions and salaries for staff. It notes a total expenditure and counts of patients, pupils, and employees across the institutions, indicating 00 patients and 00 pupils and 22 employees.
The Kansas Women's Press Association gathered in Cawker City for a two year interval gathering, with Banquet and toasts. Mrs Nation attended but spoke briefly, joking about corsets and leaving after the afternoon session. The event featured papers and discussions to inspire newspaper women despite some decorum issues and attendee changes.
The Home Doctor condemns giving tea and coffee to children noting the nervous system peak during growth. It urges aggressive physician action to ban stimulants and protect child development, arguing that such practice harms all social classes and stresses proper nutrition and restraint.
A Kansas gathering featured papers on the ethical, club, and public consciences with talks by Mrs C B Hoffman, Mrs Jann P Fritts, and Miss Eva Ryan. Members discussed reforms in women’s press in schools and the need for a woman and doctor on every school board.
Read These New Prices on New Dry Goods. A fresh stock arrived direct from factories in the last ten days. Everything is new up-to-date with items like Ladies' White Lawn hemst, Embroidered Handkerchiefs, fine Dimities, Percale, American Prints, Madras Cloths, Cheviot, Damask, Linen, and satin finish wrappers. Prices from 10c to 60c per yard and beyond. Handsome garments and towels also featured.
A list of attendees from multiple Kansas communities includes Mrs J G Wood, Mrs F A Hare of Steulenville, Mrs FE Hice of Lawrence, Miss Kimball, Miss Marsha Kipball, Mrs M H Bishop of Jusotion City, Minnie D Morgan of Coten wood Valle, Mrs mama Aldrich of Cawker Saat, Miss Harriet Adams, Mrs DeWitts Neliis, Miss Anna Maria Neilix, Misa Katherine Morgan of Cottanw Falls, Mrs GW Hurd of Abbena, Mrs C C board of Leavenworth, James Re Junction City, Mrs Charlotte Wilder of Manhattan, Mrs Oliver Royet of Phillips, Mrs AH Thee B00, Senora Mofallin, Mrs Arnie Ie Biswe Mie Julia Sireigenthal, Helle Burtieson, Miss Helen Ball of wrence, Mrs Isabel Worrell Ball, Miss Gertrude HEL Alles Zu Adan, Miss Loraine Lewis of Kinsley, Miss Lidit G Frow Ottawa, Mrs Mary J MeCus sis, Mrs W Morgan, Mina Hitt Freeman of Omaha, Miss Edith Brewer.
Dispatches from Bombay recount Ibu Rashid's forces defeating Mataronk and seizing Narower city, with 6 000 reported dead as Mabaronk's fate remains uncertain. Conflicting accounts cite Mabaronk and Thu Rashid movements across Central Arabia near Nw.
April 12 reports shortages of Cumberland coal hit San Francisco foundrymen and blacksmiths. John McDonald from Baltimore arrives with 2000 tons of Cumberland coal on her way to ease the supply famine. Local overland shipment may be needed soon.
The April 11 news notes a rich quartz strike near Kitslase Canyon on the Hos steamer route. Ore is reported to pay about $1000 per ton, indicating a lucrative mining find and potential market impact.
A fragment from Port of Spain discusses fears of American policy in Latin America and Cuba, with push to influence Venezuela and wider reach. It notes mourning in a Caracks Journal issue and mentions historical figures tied to coercive extortion and imprisonment.
A nine year old boy abducted last August was traced to his foster home through a registered letter. John Bernard Moffitt, last seen at 628 Adams Street, was located after letters from him and his foster father were sent to Altoona and Chicago. The discovery led to a habeas corpus action by Mr Moffitt and the boy’s return.
Purchases for six ticket commutation books appear in a brief entry with fragmented text. The note references a price of 3.00 and mentions payment or handling by an implied local office. Details are incomplete but indicate a small transit or fare-related transaction.
A partial 1995 report notes Guste Willman and Claire conceding waivers over their child. It mentions a August car ride with the boy and disappearance thereafter near Wisconsin. The mother allegedly died in Wellsburg or Weshburne, Wisconsin, last November.
Mr Chamberlin of Chicago today tendered his resignation as United States patent commissioner. He states he will stay in office until May 2. He cites inability to endure the burdens of his post and wishes to retire from public service.
The text presents a fragmented reflection on health and daily effort. It contrasts people who rarely improve with those who habitually start anew, implying value in steady, repeated action over constant reinvention.
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