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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1901
Page
4
The piece reads as garbled OCR of late 19th or early 20th century items covering local politics, weather concerns, agriculture and infrastructure. It mentions Mark Hanna, a potential railroad across Tehuantepec, corn rerendering times, and upcoming state elections in Maryland Massachusetts New Jersey Ohio Pennsylvania and Virginia.
New York April 11 Rockefeller heir William G Rockefeller married Miss Bulimen daughter of Juried Bulimit at a ceremony in New York. The wedding followed by a reception at the Stillman home. Attendants included Miss Alive Strong and Miss Daisy Greer. Best man was Dr. David H. Greer with the rector Rey.
The nine members of the World's AASonal committee are in St Louis. Glynn arrived today completing the quota. The Gritt m meeting will be held this afternoon and the son affected. Moola’s order to choose president and Joseph Flory, Republican candidate for governor, test November.
The trial of Eastman, charged with the murder of his brother-in-law, opened amid confusion in the court. Prosecution claimed the accused planned the crime, while defense argued an accidental shooting. The case centers on testimony from witnesses and competing narratives about motive and intent.
Stillwell, longtime general superintendent of the Rock Island, has been named manager at HA Parker. In a meeting with local officials, Rock Island officials discussed inspections and administrative changes as Chicago internal appointments shuffle leadership, with Hubbell moving to a Chicago role.
A meeting at St Jones Mk church on Topeka Avenue today aims to launch a movement to establish a colored orphans home. Leaders Mrs Lal Oded and Sire George W. Smith guide the agitation as supporters seek initial steps for a suitable institution.
In district court this morning City Attorney did not appear as an injunction sought to enforce an ordinance faced weak opposition. Flint's theatrical season included a Crawford engagement with a week of entertainment but the defendant failed to appear. The proceedings questioned the ordinance’s enforceability and the actor’s schedule amid delays and uncertain outcomes.
Forecaster predicts warmer weather with a chance of a storm this week. Tonight may be mild with a high around 60 and a low near 40. Winds are reported steady as locals brace for changing conditions.
New York April 1 Albert T Patrick David E Short and Morris Meyer were before the bar again as the day opened with the jury adjournment. The men, advised by counsel, declined to testify while an indictment against Patrick was being prepared. Separate forgery charges were listed for Short and Meyer with signatures of William S. Mice under scrutiny as part of the prosecution. A Pittsburgh strike delay left the line up in flux as workers threaten continued idleness but managers expect operation to continue. In Minneapolis a May 1 end to the union label arrangement was announced, potentially triggering broader labor action. Johnny Reiff won on Windsor in a spring meet, while a large fire in Winifred, Wash exposes substantial losses, with damages estimated at around 35000.
Washington April 22 General MacArthur today informed the war with Rex Ki generals Sonne, Bates and Pred UD Grant ofhers.
Steve Cave questions why the state acted on dog extermination efforts in the short grass country. Legislators push spring actions while researchers at the Agricultural College study methods to control the pests. Local stakeholders, including a noted “boss” figure, press for results.
Prof Georges B Penny directs a public vocal program with students performing in an auditorium. Gertrude Tracy assists in training as the event prepares for a concert to be held in the city on January 18.
Captain M. Philips and Lt. Yount led a street drive to recruit new members for the Commercial Club. The club, already over two hundred strong, aims to reach nearly four hundred Dundee merchants and business people. Nine new applicants were brought in including Matthews & Dredgel, H. Gulp, Alexander & Goodfrilow, Payne, Kilngman, Montgomery, Goodwin, Robey, and Kansas Partner.
Edward Wilder treasurer of San Fe will sail to Europe with his son Walter from New York City on Tuesday. Wilder’s other son Edward is already in Europe and will join in Paris. They will spend two months visiting European capitals before returning to the United States.
A mass meeting of the colored people in the city was held at the Commercial club room to organize for the support of the twenty third trumpet band. T Anderson attended and proposed a series of concerts and entertainments to benefit the band. Uniforms will be purchased for Memorial Day and the last of May. A board of directors was named to manage municipal affairs including J B Guy E M Stone Street Bro Gerda W Jackson George W Smith J M Wright and H D Shatic. The first concert will be at Grand Opera House within two weeks.
Residents near capitol square protest the removal of the state heating plant and fear smoke nuisance. Engineers base estimates on sites north of the Edison plant on Van Buren Street and 812 Jackson Street as Father Hayden and Father Harrigan press state officials for church properties to avoid smoke damage. The Edison stack had long been a major complaint, with concerns the new arrangement will worsen air quality for neighbors.
An advertisement touts a Catarrh Cure in tablet form that allegedly cures catarrh rather than providing only relief. It claims the tablets are superior to powders, avoid cocaine, and act on blood and membranes for lasting relief, labeling competitors as inferior.
Bargain carpet department reports fast selling stock from the past fortnight and promises prices held this week. Large selection includes Ingrain, Brussels, tapestry, velvet, axminster and moquette carpets with substantial savings and a 5 percent extra allowance on full rolls.
Rug Department offers Felt Shades and Heavy Ce Shades with spring rollers at 25c to 35c, fringe shades, shade cloth, and over 500 pairs checked in since March. Curtain purchases include domestic and imported Nottingham and Brussels Net at 48c to $12.50 per pair, curtain poles, brass rods, lace stretchers, and furniture gimp. Prices hold this week only.
The Kansas City case reports the Supreme Court affirming a 20 year sentence for Dr. Jefferson Dr. Goddard in the Jackson murder tied to a Woodland hotel dispute. Jackson’s daughters testified for the defendant, who was his family physician, with a prior hung jury and a 14 year sentence on retrial.
Luther C. Bailey tendered his resignation as city license collector saying he could not properly oversee the work for two or three months. He submitted the resignation to Mayor Drew who asked him to withhold it as funds collected were turned over to the city treasurer though a formal report had not yet been made.
The Buchey Stoker company, lured by the Topeka Commercial club, has taken quarters at 117 North Kansan avenue in the old cracker factory. Work crews are remodeling the building and painting the exterior. Uptown offices will be in the Realto building at Seventh and Jackson streets.
Representative D. D. Hoag of Wran dotte spoke at the capitol. The railroad board will issue 10000 new railroad maps soon. Proposals are sought for the making of Attorney General A. A. Godard s at Clay Center today during the dedication of the new courthouse. George D. Hale and Prof. J. T. Lovewell were elected delegates from the Kansas Society to the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution meeting in Pittsburg, Pa., April 70 and May 1, 197 t. A warrant was sworn out today by W. H. Dunton charging Dunton with changing the bill. Arney Mitchell was arrested on a warrant and released after bond. Calvin Brentray was arrested on a warrant from fore wis Crane.
The Bennett heirs told Attorney General Godard that they reached a satisfactory settlement related to pending differences with the Aphasons. Governor Sor said he had been informed of it and would intervene only if necessary, while plans for a presidential luncheon at the executive mansion were discussed and letters concerning arrangements were noted.
The new open commission meets informally in May to set the process for selecting textbooks for the next contract period. Governor Stanley urges careful, capable decisions, with board members promising scrupulous detections as the meeting lays the foundation for the selection system. Registered mail theft alarms Moncton and Saint John offices as clerks depart, a thief climbing into the lobby and stealing bags. no clues yet.
Special excursion train will depart from the Rock Island depot at 8 30 am on April 2. Sufficient coaches will be provided to comfortably seat all attendees. Gadd Fellows and friends are cordially invited to join the excursion.
Miles southeast of the city services will be at a church tomorrow for Jacob Miller son of Mr and Mrs Jed Miller age 6 of 208 East Listh Street. The funeral was held yesterday at 1 o clock at Rochester Cemetery. Burial followed with full details not fully legible.
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