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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
13
A dramatic incident unfolds as a woman fires a shot at a man, pursuing him across a lawn in an abrupt confrontation. Authorities investigated the scene and documented the alleyway chase before securing the area.
A masked assailant is said to have fired four times at a man trying to break into a home near Twelfth and Van Buren. The resident, identified as Miss Yowell, fled in fear after the confrontation. Police and local witnesses reported the event as chaotic with the intruder escaping.
The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Berbethashiner, daughter of Mir aut Dim A. J. shelfery Ghed, who died at home. Funeral services are set for Thursday at 3 PM at the Perkdete M. Church, burial to follow in Topety cemetery.
The article reports on wartime sanitary orders issued by the War Department and Secretary of War Moats, restricting drainage and waste management. It notes compliance by state officials and mentions President Lex J. Jeunes of the Sanita ity diatricot and references American Limons. It includes figures around 300,060 cuts per minute and mentions the central navigate strain.
A fragmented report describes a chaotic scene at a church involving many named persons and authorities. The text recounts a sequence of actions at a home and yard, later shifting to canal and river engineering notes and legal arguments about water flow and sanitary authorities. The readable parts mention a woman named Yowet and a gun incident nearby, plus references to Chicago and War Department topics.
A fragment discusses experiments over about two years seeking a perfect feed for inter nutrition. It notes a mild, delicate sweetness and mentions a new Manvues mine with unclear reference to the feed card.
Akren April 50 The most notable event a local physician recall was the funeral of Mrs Elisabeth Thomas whose remains were transported in a coffin nearly seven feet long and three feet wide A heavy iron framework surrounded the casket to permit lifting through doors The service was attended by Dr Pred Latmers of Barberton and several physicians despite health not being the direct cause of death The large coffin was wheeled to the cemetery and placed on a perch before burial
Examination records indicate the death stemmed from excessive weight gain and health complications. The narrative traces Mrs Thomas Utter’s five year rise in weight to nearly 400 pounds and the subsequent decline prior to death, noting no terminal disease found on examinations for dropsy.
In a city visit, Beattie Ardern of a Dewson mining firm discussed a potential 30 million dollar clean up in the Klondike. Ardern, seasoned in mining and London plans, expects a historic yield from a ledge recently struck in country rock near Victoria bonanza sites.
New York reports the death of Captain Sampson at Mount Vernon. Known as Honest Tom, he earned sixteen medals for meritorious service including lifesaving. He aided in the arrest of several individuals tied to a plot involving attempted assassination. his deeds earned praise from multiple institutions. His life and career linked to Union Team, a local company, and various organizations aided in bringing suspects to justice.
Senator Stewart's eldest daughter abandons Washington society for business and independence. She has opened a mediate establishment at a New York address, seeking to chart her own course away from old patronage. She recalls past life at Castle Stewart on Dupont Circle and notes this move is a personal, not expedient, choice.
Senator William P. Frys reports Dominican people oppose annexation sentiment. He notes U S policy faces resistance and calls for measured progress despite economic pressures and health concerns. A separate item mentions Los Angeles Terminal Railway decision transferring to San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake, with revenue stamps valued at five dollars.
Testimony reveals conflicts over tallies in the canvassing process. Witnesses describe disagreements on which tallies counted, whether corrections were proper, and if tally sheets were part of returns. City officials and attorneys clash on procedures and final canvass actions.
Market report from Chicago notes limited cables and weak guidance for wheat trading. Prices drifted with scant data while traders awaited clearer signals for the season’s start.
A fragmented report surveys Chicago futures and grain prices with barley timothy and wheat figures. Managers note receipts, market stability, and cautious trading as stock and livestock markets mix in a broad, brisk price snapshot across several regions.
A fragmented page lists numerous help wanted and sales opportunities across varied sectors. Entries reference positions in travel sales, electrical and mechanical trades, farm and horticulture roles, and office clerks, with scattered contact details and vague earnings notes. The mix includes potential employers such as Caxton, Caxton titles, and Chicago listings, alongside promotional copy for education and health services.
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