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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1900
Page
14
Fragmented text describes a Rock Island G A R special train to Chicago with sleeper cars and reservations. It mentions contacting for arrangements and references various phrases about travel, medicines, and dates, but the readable portions are garbled and incomplete.
Fragmentary text outlines a travel fare of 1400 dollars via the Banta family or company with unclear details. Mentions Chicago and return trip and hints at a beneficiary or heir context. Content is garbled and lacks coherent events or proper names beyond Chicago.
Wanted ad fragment reads Seeking a young man of good character to join a team. Crannan’s common sense guidance offered. Address provided as Cowan Es Kansas Ave and 15 West Seventh Street for contact.
Local column lists residents visiting Chicago, Colorado, and Arkansas with names including Bert Roehr, P. P. Baker, Mrs Hert Hines, John Bett, Della Gilman, W. J. Howcen, Cora Priddy, Alba, Charles Smith, and J. P. Wilson. Mentions preparations for a G A encampment and a vacation by Dr Swan.
Richard Gundry, a longtime Topeka resident and former secretary treasurer of the Tepeka Mill and Power Company, died at El Reno aged 57. He was buried at Topeka’s Topels cemetery after funeral services at St John A M E Church. he had connections with A C Davis Grain and other local firms.
A one legged tramp named James Stelling faced vagrancy charges in Palleet Court. He delivered a philosophical speech invoking scripture to argue poverty should not be a crime, contending that harsh circumstances and mental distress justify his condition and questioning the law's treatment of poverty. He expressed belief in being a law abiding citizen despite hardship.
Train schedule fragment shows arrival times to Denver and beyond. It notes a 6:19 departure toward Topeka with continuing service to Cotoends Springs via Denver, reaching 11:00 oclock at the next stop.
A dense block of listings describe real estate for sale and rent in multiple properties across the Kansas Avenue area. It lists dwellings, lots, cottages, and commercial spaces for sale or rent, with various nearby streets and neighborhoods, and references to brokers Wood & Co. and S. J. Wood & Co. indicating ongoing agency activity.
For sale real estate ad copy lists numerous houses, lots, and farms with features like gas, electric, water, sewer, and outbuildings. Includes prices from 200 to 5,500 and terms such as cash or time payments plus listings for loans, rents, and insurance. Also notes sale exchange offers and a variety of locations and sizes across the city.
A fragmented page of property for sale entries including cottages lots houses and acreage. Listings mention Zook Street Western Avenue Monroe Harrison Oak Park and Kansas Avenue with prices around 31 400 3 200 and 25 per lot plus notes on investment interest and contact details at W Fifth Street and Tyler street.
The measure proposes changes to the structure and selection of the Supreme Court Justices. It outlines procedures for appointment tenure and qualifications, aiming to define standards for court leadership and operation.
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