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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1900
Page
7
Burlington Route announces a new Denver Northwest line via Billings. Main line now passes through Denver and Billings, linking Denver with points northward. Systemwide changes affect schedules and connections at All Neb.
A jumble of local items reports arrests for drunkenness, elevator closures, and street rallies on Tusitin Street evenings. Notes mention Mr Alice Safford, Roy Gitmah reform school, and ongoing court actions while weather and traffic quirks fill the page.
Jockey Ted Sloan led the Burmakeun Bird Shoot opening day at Burmacak Phely Jr with straight scores across events. Daly matched in several rounds, while Danicin Sea Hous Tingermast and Mackin posted top scores among a strong field. The handicap pot carried the first prize, with rivals Danikts Hetkes Powers Ban sos Dely Holle and Mackle close contenders.
In New York City the health department plans to vaccinate over a million people by week’s end as cases rise. vaccinators will visit apartment buildings and homes uptown and in the boroughs, requiring proof of precaution. Officials say the effort aims to prevent spread within three to four weeks.
Real estate transfers show F Stephin and wife to GL McCafferty for $0 on lots 1-3-43-6-7-8-9-10 and if Bik 15 New York street, Bertin ate 1 BGM. A Merril and wife to Guibert 3 Stewart for $4,650 on lots at Stiltson store add $160 Edgar P Dexter Rousse on Gilmore avenue. F Pankey paid $2,000 for late 232 and 5 Topeka avenue.
Harrisburg reports state Republicans plan a caucus to select a candidate for speaker of the house and senate president. The meeting set for January 1 follows a divided GOP with factions claiming control, as the legislature convenes after a noon session. A senate vote is scheduled for January 3.
Charleston hosts the fourth annual convention of the League of American Municipalities. Gov. M. BearRerey welcomes attendees as Denver delegates join the session. Afternoon discussions focus on various municipal government topics and policy concerns.
Dispatches from Cochaventura report the western rebel force broken as Park Tumee n on the Bay of Tired was captured December 4 after a short siege. Gaitan’s blockade of Buenaventura and coast town actions were quashed by government forces. Revolutionaries seized Par Tucoms last March, their Pacific stronghold. details remain censored by Governor Alban. The US cruiser Bancroft departed Golon for Hocus Ted Toro.
In Chieass a street car motor man named Conmy repelled a trio of attackers with a revolver. He saved about $300 of his savings during the confrontation by keeping back his money and firing. One assailant lay fatally wounded as Conmy prepared to leave the city.
The leading lady Miss Baird is dead after pneumonia at St Paul Minnesota. Willie Collier had appeared with Baird previously in Topeka two years ago and she had been ill while in transit to the hospital.
Fragmentary OCR notes show the regent presenting a pageant at the university. Mentions Mrs Kester and a ceremony involving professors, with unclear details about attendance or exact venue.
A mass meeting in Topeka urged funding to enforce probibitory law in Shawnee county. Donations reached 325,175 with MR. GLEED leading at $5,000 and W. W. Mills pledging $100. Judge Martin and speakers pressed for obedience to the law, warning that local civic virtue was at stake.
A Topeka gathering urged strict enforcement of the prohibitory law with remarks from Rev. S. E Stewart and Edward Wilder. Speakers stressed public support for orderly government, criticized delays in appointing Chief Stahl, and urged citizens to back lawful measures and police fidelity. Bishop Mingh and Henry J. Allen reinforced commitment to law and order and the city’s ethical standing.
A bid to locate a Crosby department store sub station at Crosby Brom department store was announced for Kansas Avenue Topeka with money orders and registry services. The plan follows trends in large eastern cities where stores host sub stations for payments and sales. details indicate a two month rollout and tentative start within a week.
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