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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1901

Page

5

Bargain textiles and home goods sale listing variety

An advertisement lists best Indian textiles and fabrics including Calicos Shirting Prin, unbleached and bleached Muslin, wide Muslin, Tennis Velvets, and colored goods. It notes one third off sundry items, hammocks, Sea Island prints, wrappers, waists, carpets odds and ends, pelt shades, opaque shades, chenille covers, curtain scrim, and yard wide fabrics with spring rollers and linings.

Sundar Cajee Our Sea Island

North Topeka social notes mix with illness and travel

Local scattered notes from North Topeka recount visitors returning from Kansas City and Denver, family travel to see relatives, and neighbors hosting gatherings. Accounts include Mrs Houewttx ill with typhoid symptoms, trips by Frank Wannice and others to rural areas, and community efforts by Blue Relief corps No 5 with a dinner and sunflowers for a convention.

Footpad Attack Reported By Local Resident

William Mortlander told police he was robbed by a footpad after a night out. He described a quick strike, the loss of belongings, and confusion during the incident in the dimly lit street near the joist area.

William Mortlander

Frisco Gold Thief Case Quietly Unfolds

In Frisco authorities probe a gold theft involving a man named Scott. The case centers on a suspect described as named, with limited readable details about motives or exact timings. Local records indicate ongoing investigations and potential charges forthcoming.

Social gathering at Mr Ogilvie's Lyndon Street home

Friends honored Mr R Ogilvie with a Tuesday evening party at his Auburndale Lyndon Street residence. Music and refreshments followed a pleasant evening, with a long list of guests including Miss Jennie Smith Miss Besule Wilson Miss Jesuie Ogilvie and many others. Mr Ogilvie planned to depart for Fort Madison Iowa the next day for a surveying party.

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Hinds Promoted to General Inspector of the Santa Fe

W Pen Dell of the Chicago Northwestern railway electrical legacy has been promoted to replace C Hinds as general inspector for the Santa Fe east of Albuquerque. Hinds moves to the Albuquerque post, effective immediately, with Pen Dell assuming duties on the Topeka line. Dell is described as a capable young man with a solid track record in electrical signal work and inspection duties along the railroad.

W. Pen Dell Chicago Northwestern Railway Electrical de- Fe Santa Feries Albunnergie Pen Dell C Hinds Sec Yee Albuquerque Hinds Cami Theoe Chat Topeka Dieugh

Pattern After Ohio. Harrisburg convention nomination expected

Harrisburg Aug 14 indications point to tomorrow's Democratic convention nominating Judge Harmone Forbes of Doyleston for supreme court judge and Andrew J. Palm of Meadritte for state treasurer. The platform will mirror Ohio Democratic lines and focus on state offices. The executive committee met at Bourkaday and designated temporary officers. Charles P Donnelly of Philadelphia resigned from the committee and ex-Governor Pattison took his place. Philadelphia factions are split over Donnelly and Hyun, while the Steer group backs the convention rout.

Harrisburg Harmone Forbes Doyleston Supreme Court Andrew J. Palm Meadritte Ohio Democracy Atele Bourkaday Charles Pdonnelly Philadelphia Neor Robert

Shot at hoodlums at Crittenden Home scare residents

Mire Luther, matron at the Crittenden Home south of town, reported an attempted shooting last night as Ate frede fired through a window. Neighbors say the Hood House has been a nuisance, with past disturbances and porch confrontations nearby.

Crittenden Reveliers Luther Crittenden Horce Frede Am Bale

Santa Fe Railway right of way discussed at city meeting

A Santa Fe Railway matter was reviewed at a town meeting as officials weigh granting right of way over the Santa Fe grant. The board directed President Major Fr Palet to press Hunt Fe Hallway Company on building a mass line to connect Las Vegas or Glorietta with Albuquerque, including ample terminal facilities.

Santa Fe Railway Sante Fe Las Vegas Glorietta Jom Albuquerque Santa Fe Board of Trade Fr. Palet Hunt Fe Massine Way of Santa Fe Evela

Fragmented Kansas city note hints at local events

A garbled excerpt references M. W. VanVilkenbirg in Kansas, a city parade with politicians, church and college campus notes, a plant project and safety measures. Mentions Mrs. Handie Moffitt, Pataining, Prof. L. D. Whittemore, and civic actions including pavement work, school reports, and a river cable proposal.

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Attempted bank robbery near Mittersburg ends in standoff

An attempted robbery at the James D Adam bank near Mittersburg was foiled when robbers retreated into nearby woods about 15 miles north of town after being alerted by resident Del Shoup. Authorities pursue the two fugitives as a nationwide search continues.

Mittersburg James D Adam del Shoup

Labor Day Entertainment at Garfield Park Highlights

A Labor Day program at Garfield Park featured music by Joseph Griley and the band, with MC Holman and Marsh Hall leading the event. The celebration, organized by labor groups and lodges, faced a court case over recovery of expenses, while a separate incident involved a 33 infantry veteran in a bathing accident.

Garfield Park Joseph Griley MC Holman Marehall Ang Hussett

Lodge Won't Pay Suit Shocks Fort Scott Residents

Aug 14 Fort Scott Kansas reports a lawsuit bringing shock to residents as details emerge about a claim involving a local lodge and unpaid obligations. Authorities and parties remain unnamed as the case unfolds with no clear resolution yet.

Fort Scott Kan

Can't Afford to Fall Behind Lamon Aug 4 Gibraaschut

Fragmentary OCR note mentions Lamon on August 4 and a Gibraaschut event with bake a Se hinting at a local activity or notice. No clear names, places, or outcomes available.

Lamon

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