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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
11
An advertisement extols Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as the sole preparation that digests all food types, arguing pepsin only aids animal proteins and stressing the need to digest grains and starches as well. The copy references other products and various services and events in a cluttered page.
Two suspected murderers of Joplin officers fled into Fort Scott and a running gun battle ensued as Fort Scott police and deputies pursued them. A colored boy Charley Johnson was shot in the arm during the night long chase. Authorities guard streets and intensify search for the gunmen.
A rural church in Africa county faces scandal as a pastor allegedly solicited nationwide contributions claiming debt and back salary. Investigators found no debt or salary owed, and funds were diverted for personal use. Congregation members urged the inspector to drop charges to avoid grand jury action.
Elm trees from Webster birthplace in New Jersey are being shipped to Wichita Palrmount College. Dr J Murriven, son of the late Dean Martha Morrison, will oversee transplanting the elms to the campus from the Morrison farm. NLML Colby and Benhe aid in securing seedlings and delivering saplings from the Slerriean farm for planting and care by the Webster society.
Cawker City hosts the Northwest Kansas Association in late May or early June. Grae Snyder, longtime association secretary and noted newspaper photographer, seeks to lead the meeting. Arrangements include a Waconda Spirit Springs outing and a banquet.
John Winn Gorn a Postmaster in Manhattan Pensively fears job loss as a pending post office change to another man. Authorities notified. expect new postmaster to be installed soon. Nearby Blue Rapids notes report telephone poles, potential system extension, and town wide interest in table tipping phenomena amid quiet evenings.
The report notes Esbon to incorporate on April 27 and Jewell county officials report completed buildings with others under construction. A new State bank, in business about three months, holds over 340,000 in deposits. Pensions list Kansas residents including Henry Bi drew Schmitter and others from Saline, Leavenworth, and Parsons with varied amounts. Wheat harvest and spring work advance amid activity. Old Settlers reunion planned for summer and assorted local events and commitments appear in the Blisrbenhook Lost Springs Overbrook and Hutchinson area notes.
Managers of Pacific Coast Lines in San Francisco form the Steam ship Managers association. Schwerin of the Pacific elected chairman. They plan uniform action on coast steamship business and to protect against unreasonable demands. Next meeting to discuss federal headquarters on Puget Sound.
Leavenworth Kansas April 2. A lawyer who disappeared near the Spanish American War has appeared in Manila. Jesse George, prominent in legal circles, was said to be chief clerk in the education department of Manila. The report notes his abrupt departure and mysterious conduct, with no clear explanation.
About 5 000 visitors gathered in Arkansas City Kansas on April 27 for Odd Fellows celebrations. The day featured a morning meeting and entertainment, afternoon talks and band music, a park ball game, a fire department exhibition run, a Military band from Winfield, and a grand evening at the opera house with degree conferrals. Four bands performed at various times during the day. At least 30 lodges were represented in the gathering.
A wellness pitch warns against alcoholism and tuberculosis like disease, urging treatment with Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. It claims strength building properties help patients resist progression of "consumption" and restore health, citing thousandsof cures for bronchitis weak lungs and emaciation.
In Topeka a local Miss Wetzel held a fruit shower at her home as a lighthearted follow up to the recent municipal election. Attendees listed include Miss Josie Connell Miss Edith States Miss Lena Stiet and many others sharing cans of fruit in a small town social event.
Cambridge April 2 The bullet that killed Richard H. Grogan Jr was shown for microscopic examination during the trial of Charles R Eastman charged with murder The doctors and witnesses described the shooting manslaughter and the bullet fitting the old rim fire revolver Durrell testified Grogan fell to his knees with a devilish expression as the weapon discharged
A report from April 27 describes Miss Allee Ray and Miss Ravenhill leading an educational and hygiene study tour across colleges and schools in Furland and other cities. It notes inspector Ravenhill’s work with hygiene commissions and the United Kingdom sanitary institute, with reports prepared on domestic arts and hygiene, to be published later. It also mentions international visits to Philadelphia Washington Chicago and Knoxville.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe medical potions and remedies like Electric Bitters and Buckten’nation Sailee, with garbled warnings about eruptions, burns, and feeble health. A stray ad solicits a cheap modern house near a transfer station, offered for 32 cents or similar.
A compact note from LOKE presents a misreadable phrase about worth and gold, suggesting a comparative claim. The fragment mentions superiority and a fitting notion, but lacks clear nouns or events to anchor a full report.
The advertisement touts Rye Ready Relief as curing Headache Toothache Neuralgia eye pain and general aches with immediate relief and possible permanent cure after continued use for a few days Bold claims accompany the medical note.
James M. Barr resigns as third vice president and general manager of the Santa Fe system after nearly three years. He departs Chicago for Richmond to assume the top duties at Benboard Airlines. Unrest grows over Barr’s cost cutting program, with many veteran staff leaving and the future leadership of Santa Fe uncertain as Hi Mudge positions for a possible promotion.
Death notices report funeral plans for Mrs. Sarah Anna Selis at her Quincy Street home with services led by Rev. J. D. Countermine and pallbearers named. Kenneth Curry, 19, dies after pneumonia. funeral at residence and burial at Topeka cemetery. Mrs. Chas. Birnbaum dies near the city. funeral at St. Joseph's Church. A baby, nine months old, dies of pneumonia. funeral arrangements noted. A.B. Ward's funeral to be held from his sister’s Wy West Twenty-second Street home. Also, the Emma C. Knowles steam schooner reportedly wrecked near the Delaware breakwater with nine crew presumed lost. owners hope the rescuers aboard the colliding vessel will land the crew at a foreign port.
Dyer county attorney of Ed wards county is innee today. A Sunday school will be organized at the Menakew school house on Sunday April 28. City health officers will begin the work of cleaning the water and sewers the programme call.
Centerville listed as the site where attorney evangelist G. Stewart will speak Sunday night at 8 o'clock on Mrs. Carrie Nation and her work. The event is open to all, with the reception committer meeting at 10 at the Commercial club rooms Monday.
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