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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1901
Page
13
A lengthy fragmentary notice from Columbus describes Crescues and the Abbott racing over a Brighton course during a York breeders event. It mentions match promises, heats, and managers, with scattered references to ownership changes and ticket sales for a Pan American Exposition and related fares.
The article documents continued activity by Mr. Church with D. W. Wheeler at work on bills exceeding 400 dollars for a month. It notes state auditor Cole’s stance on receipts, prior appointments, and the push to curb road-agent operations. It details voucher dates, examinations of companies, and travel charges related to state expenditures in 1898 and 1899.
A derailed transcript from a hearing shows executives and attorneys debating rail freight differentials affecting grain dealers. Inter Ocean foreman Fascher notes cars with 60 000 and 30 000 pound capacities. Railroad reps admit capacity loading and a 1 percent edge for Kansas City imports. Board withholds decision, takes the matter under advisement until early next week.
A garbled report mentions James AL invoking industrial concerns and a promoter named Brot na, with references to a Southern Kansas freight agent and a land transfer, but key names and places are unclear. The text hints at a visit to a rhetoric event and a claim about a land grab or transfer overseen by a local businessman or official.
In city court Judge McCebe ruled O T Crawford not liable for 23 in wages to Emme Thompson a colored singer who featured with the summer theatre forces. Thompson claimed Crawford owed her salary while Crawford argued J W Jossey of the stock company was responsible. The decision absolves Crawford of payment duties in this case.
In a Figure interview, former Transvaal president Kruger states Britain must pay for peace if at all, rejects any protectorate, and defends liberty. He claims the concentration camps are far worse than reported and predicts Britain will eventually concede what is right, with Fischer present.
A visit by M A Hanne to the President and Mrs McKinlay yielded a denial of reports linking him to efforts to resolve the steel strife. He stated he is anxious for a settlement but not eager to push negotiations. The visit and meeting with Senator Cullom are described as routine and inconclusive.
Newport Yacht Racing association reports a brisk race in the August series from Brenton's Reef lightship. Independence leads early against Columbia then loses ground. Columbia finishes ahead by 42 seconds on elapsed time and 1 minute 15 seconds on corrected time as seen from shore.
A fragmentary report describes cholera preparations and a public meeting in a town. It notes an event tonight at 330 and mentions Doctor Curtis Baker of Fockwaiter and Hope for recovery for a patient in the case.
At a Monday council meeting a proposal will seek to require the electric railway to install screen guards on the left side of open cars to prevent passenger injuries. George McCarter, returning from Garfield Park, was knocked from a crowded car and treated at Kane's drug store.
In a probate court morning session the case titled Crushiwek the anus eater was heard as a dramatic hearing. The judge noted the defendant appeared insane, with witnesses describing a severe mental state and a scene of confusion before the bailiff intervened.
J W ONeill receiver for Ute Tutt To peka Water Co was struck by sunbreak illness while traveling from To peka to Missouri and taken to relatives in Kansas City for care He recovered enough to continue his journey later in the day Michael Davit arrives New York Aug 3 from Southampton aboard St Paul the Irish Nationalist who resigned his British seat over Boer War Launched Morgan liner Elsigio christened Forget Name or Wrecked Ship at Newport News cap Talt is captain a second shipwreck reported near Cape Race likely from Southern states pending details Weekly Bank Statement shows deposits 2202 million circulation 1023 million plus notes first sentence is a nonstandard OCR rendered.
County commissioners approved an unofficial agreement with Keeler and Hite to assist County Attorney Nicholls in 59 trust law cases, promising 2h percent of fees and penalties. The document was hidden in a safe, not recorded, and a motion to open records stalled. Expenses for depositions were debated as officials weigh who pays for travel to New York and Chicago for witnesses.
A London Globe correspondent recalls Gen J.M. of the Madnis corps recounting a famed hunt in a jungle herd. He reportedly felled five elephants in a single encounter with a 14 bore, detailing his aiming method to brain an elephant and the bold risk of breaking his own rule to avoid a sixth. Government rewards and tusk ownership are noted as context for elephant hunting at the time.
Fragmented OCR text describes August 6 travel to several western states with round trip fares, stop over privileges, and agent contact for details. Mentions locations Rocky Ford Colorado and a pattern of travel terms, but many phrases are garbled and names are unclear.
New York on August 2 reports that the labor move in the Stevens Rouse group ended without an agreement. The United States Steel proposal was rejected and no further talks will occur unless requested by the steel company. Amalgamated representatives may travel to Pittsburgh tomorrow morning.
Santa Fe plans to reorganize the Grand Canon road with completed plans for reorganization and res equipment. General Solicitor B D Kenns Commercial National Bank James H Ebklee and Byron Smith of Northern Trust announce retirements and substitutions. Preferred stock will be issued to cover the value and Santa Fe will hold at Dar to complete the 71 miles linking Williams with the canyon pond. The spur ahead is to be laid, track laying to begin soon.
In Chiche, Aug 7, market notes a weaker tone across wheat pits with some spreads narrowing. Weather forecasts and harvest expectations influenced prices, while corn and livestock sectors showed steady to firm indications. Reports from Topeka and Kansas City detail receipts, bids, and local price ranges for cattle hogs and dairy products.
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