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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1900

Page

2

Wife Seeks Dominican Sisterhood Return After Marrying Father

Wichita reports a woman calling herself Sister Jompby formerly Anna Eyre of Kenosha Wisconsin seeks readmission to the Dominican order. She married the father of a boy to aid care for him and both husband and son died of fever in Oklahoma. She asks to resume her former nun duties.

Oklahoma Wichita Gec Jompby Anna Eyre Kenosha Win Dominivan Ainur- Rood Aby Josepha Nved Kenoshe Kanosha Bisira Wiecomain Kenosint Ske Ahe Chicago Uite Willie Mareingtom Michigan Bert Ani Harrington Debver Slater Bird Harrinetnn

STANDARD CHANGES HANDS IN ATE ENGAGEMENT

D HB Anthony takes control of the aamlenap eps mapemenge ae Dee after a noon takeover at the Standard office. He has owned one sixth prior and moves to protect property as a wagon with the Times plant is moved away amid police calls and confusion.

Anthony Dee Athony Ae Teavenworth Werth Stenderd Cotsnel Neon Fermi Brian Times Srveck Dnians

Local phone exchange expands in small town

A disrupted OCR fragment notes the town of 1169 residents in the west adding a local phone exchange. It mentions Rome St Henry Williams on toll lines to Kensington and a rancher Williamne operating a fat stock ranch, with scant details on local exchanges or central lines.

Kensington Harlan Gayie

Leavenworth Woman Sues City for Damages

Leavenworth woman seeks $10,000 in a damages suit against the city alleging harm from a riverbank action. The brief case details indicate a personal injury claim tied to municipal conduct and seeks financial redress.

Fragmentary OCR Newsnote From Unknown Page

The readable text is sporadic with garbled phrases and missing context making no clear event or entities. It resembles an OCR fragment with stray names and incomplete sentences and offers no verifiable details for a proper summary.

Innocence Claim Amid Trial Tensions Rise

Fragmented letter shows a defendant insisting on innocence while pledging cooperation and patience. The message hints at ongoing legal pressure, defense resolve, and hope that truth will prevail despite secrecy and public scrutiny facing the accused and military authorities.

Record Alfalfa Yield Sets Profitable Reno County Mark

Reno county man J S Hoke on his 100 acre alfalfa field showed a total profit of about 50.25 per acre from first crop hay and seed. The test aimed to prove alfalfa as a money making crop, noting Kansas prominence in hay production and suggesting the season’s profitability could be hard to beat.

Reno Hutchinson Kansas Reno County Mfr Hoke Ncres Ered Huke

Junction City Moves Toward Car System and Light Plant

The JaocasseK Union reports talk of a streetcar system and electric light plant for Junction City. A tentative agreement on a lighting project with the Fogarty plant closes a key deal, bringing the enterprise closer to realization as the city council faces remaining steps.

Jaocassek: Union Sdurietbon Ore City Counsers Fogarty

Woman Run Over On Leavenworth Platform

Mrs. Jane Bodde, resident of the district, was run over by a freight car as she and her husband prepared to board the Leavenworth Kansan and Western mixed train. On the platform a freight car bumped the passenger coach, throwing her to the ground. a wheel passed over her right rib. The rail line pulled the train, and she probably will die.

Leavenworth, Ver Jane Bodde D Tstrict Leavenworth Winchester

Burlingeme Couple Celebrate Their Golden Wedding

Burlingame couple marks their gold anniversary in Kansas with a long-time rector highlighted for decades of church service. A wedding cake adorned with gold pieces and gifts from parishioners accompanies the celebration.

Burlingeme Ton Oho JC Rankin Sarah Mo Ios Rav Rms Ih Episcopal Bere Mons Philippites

McPherson Club Backs Large Budget Plea

McPherson Commercial Club endorses a substantial appropriation proposal. The group urges city leaders to approve funding for public works and development projects aimed at improving infrastructure and local economy, signaling strong support ahead of a decisive vote.

McPherson Commercial Club McPherect

Explosion injures student during school chemistry demo

A Kansas high school chemistry class demo ended with an explosion injuring a student. The incident occurred during a planned experiment as students prepared for a Christmas event. Local authorities are reviewing safety procedures and the school district issued a statement.

Abiiens Kan

Fragmentary notice from Kansas event with officials named

A damaged OCR fragment mentions Miay Atm and Zimerman a teacher at a bleb school for a time. It refers to National Aid and Officers Salina Kansas with an age 2, a Masonic temple entry, and delegates. Officers elected include a treasurer and other positions, but the text is garbled and partial.

National Aid Salina Kan Elipine Enimsurer R. Trons Galea

Next Legislature Vote Results by State and Party

Returns to the secretary of state show the next legislature likely to have 111 Republicans and 40 others with 31 Republicans 7 Populists and 1 Democrat in the Senate and 40 Republicans 2 Populists 12 Democrats 2 Silver Republicans and 2 in doubt in the House. County results vary with Barber and Lane counties showing Republican defeats and soldiers’ ballots potentially shifting control. With 165 joint ballot votes Republicans hold a narrow majority unless soldier votes shift districts.

Republicana Ilver TORRY Ie Wenath House Barber Lane County Berber County Philippines

Hazing at West Point Denied by Superintendent

Washington reports Superintendent Calural Mike at the military academy rejected a report that cadet Oscar Boos was hazed. He said a full self-led investigation found no medical evidence of hazing and attributed Cadet Boos’s disciplinary issues to his poor record and behavior. The inquiry addresses House resolution on military affairs and the secretary of war’s response to it.

West Point Washington Calural Mike Military Academy Tate Hue Minx Bouse Anit Hice Chlonel West Coleen Lake Academe

Victory for Prohibition in Massachusetts City Election Votes

Massachusetts temperance forces report a sweeping win in city elections with 308 cities voting no license. Democrats gain in Boston precincts electing James A. Gullivan street commissioner and expanding alderman and council majorities. License opposition narrows statewide margin versus licenses. Crocker partnership founder dies in San Francisco. banker August Belmont rumored ill with pneumonia near Hempstead. Oswald Ottendorfer reported stable. Roland Reed’s condition updates.

Boston Massachusetts James A. Gullivan Eain Aehoo New York August Belmont Hempstead Oswald Ottendorfter Roland Reed

Eruptions and eczema treated by systemic cleansing

An old medical ad claims skin eruptions such as eczema and pimples arise from humors inherited or digested poorly. It advises against drying medicines and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla to discharge humors and strengthen the system. Testimonies include J Hines of Frankland and Alvin Walter of Algoa Wis many more testimonials are cited.

Hood Sarsaparila Hines Mins Alvin Walter Algoam Wis Drabe Bright Doan Topeka McPherson Chandler Street Dean Rowlay & Snow's Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure and Keeps It

Advertiser touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable remedy promising cure and immediate relief. Consumers urged to purchase now to begin treatment without delay.

Hood

Chances Slim For Appearing Again in the Saddle

Frisco club frowns will not be allowed a license at Oakland tracks. Reports from New York say Ted Sloan’s racing career is ending as a world wide ban on him tightens. The piece covers jockey licenses, cross border rules, and implications for Sloan and Ligan in a global racing landscape.

Oakland San Francisco Cal T. Hu, Willaims, Jr California Jockey Club Ligan Englist Jockey Club Stonsill Oaldtand New York Ted Sloan Tig Corsiditt Sheepfield Bay Newmarket French Jockey Club Taois Code Des Courses Mary Jockry Stewarts Jockey Club Fucce California Jockey Cha Jockay Club Eleb Thmes Perkins Gavington, Kyi LG. Parkton Pheetwood Ltd Doriv Kirknan Nastivilis Twan Anil Foe Club Corizen Cour- Way Ceb Huron Conwy Sloan Leense Cig America

Miss Corneille Engagement Report Dazes McCoy’s Wife

Boston report says Mrs Normal Selby, ex wife of Jack McCoy, learned of his plan to marry Marguerite Corneille. She notes she expected McCoy's attention to Miss Cornelia and comments on marrying a pugilist, remarking she wishes happiness for both.

McCoy Miss Corneille Boston Normal Selby Kich McCoy Columbie Theater Marguerite Corneille Corbett

Three Arrested In Osage City Robbery Case

Three men were arrested in Osage City Kansas on a reported robbery. Agnes Harding and J M Tanke were detained for questioning after a late evening incident in the southeast part of town. They will face preliminary examination before Justice Hendrix.

Secon City Osage City Kan Aloe Saat Agnes Harding J. M. Tanke Col Red M. Or Robinsom Hothe Uumor

GANS CONTINUES WORK

Gans continues work as chaos and confusion cloud the scene. A Brooklyn boy faces opposition while teachers and students prepare for a local event.

Gans

Boxer Perry Tees Weight Clash With Terry in Ring

The report discusses boxing figures Perry and Terry, noting weight and reach comparisons. It recalls Perry’s tactic of absorbing power with defense, and Terry’s aggressive style, hinting at a decisive matinee performance amid larger boxing talk in Baltimore.

Perry Aix Terry Mollowern Baltimore Bud

Bennings Winners Highlight Healy and Leader

In Washington DC on December 12 owners shared prizes totaling 3145 dollars. Healy and Leader led as Mrs Roche took second with Daly third while other names appear in a noisy, garbled recount of Bennings results and forthcoming races.

Healy Mrs. Roche Daly Washington, D. C Hunrel Bennings Kinasiins Gartuatete Tetnuvas Vedeomwea Rov O'Daly

Players Hearing Planned by National League Officials

New York December 12 The Players Protective association will be given a hearing by the National League managers in this city tomorrow. The committee includes AL H L Soden of Benton Col John F Rogers of Paterson and John T Brush. This concession by magnates followed a Diapers committee announcement that the matters were sent to Philadelphia for conference.

New York Um Rss. Hemaisnasie AL HL Soden Benton John F Rogers Pattelcionte John T. Brush Philadelphia

Blood Purifier Promises Health Through Clean Circulation

An advertisement extols a blood purifier claiming to cleanse impurities and purify the blood while boosting digestion and nerves. It asserts that good circulation prevents fermentation and disease, warning old people and children that the remedy strengthens the system without minerals. It cites testimonials from Ohio and urges writing to The Swift Specific Co in Atlanta for samples.

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Jolmon and his American league forfeit and match

Fragmented telegrams describe Jolmon and an American league forfeit of 380 dollars. Officials discuss arrangements with Stoebar and a Thursday contest date. Other items note Field Marshal Roberts sailing, a Barrowby death toll, and political dispatches from December 12.

Pons and Roeber Ernést Roeber Io & Grarco-Reman Prenchman ly @ Jekter Stoebar

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