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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1901

Page

7

Warm November Across Kansas Says Weather Service

The Weather Bureau reports November with higher than normal temperatures across Kansas. Mean statewide temp about 48 to 52 degrees, warmest in years, with precipitation around 4.63 inches nationwide and some areas below normal. Wheat growth continued, corn plowing active in southern counties, alfalfa cut for hay as harvest conditions remained favorable.

Department of Agriculture Peon Kansas Hunsse Dhriia Bet Ffvena Frome Ford Dase Sumner Cowboy Elsie Harvey Cherokee Atchison, Nemaha Spa

Real Estate Transfers Show Multiple Property Deals

Aggie A Adams and the band transfer to Margaret Ferguson for $2. Madison Street. Wyckoff transfers to L Flanal. Kilmer and husband to Jos Morris cover lots on Lawrence Street in Metsker’s Second Addition. Parson and others transfer rights including 80 Poplar Street. Gass acquires Kingston properties and other parcels in Kingston. Home Lakes estimates list lots in Ellinwood Pecwin subdivision. Names include Mrs Randolph and John Randolph, a former district politician. The note references vacancy politics after a death and an advisory for Pittsboro residents.

Aggie A. Adams Margaret Ferguson Madison Street Ritchie Dee Terubis Wyckoff L. Flanal Warthorthenat Lacy D. Kilmer Jos Morris Lawrence Strest Metsker Tex Iota Tote Poplar Street J. W. Morrar ‘Powe W. Padi Eens Tx E. Gass Toplar Street Kingston Mia George

Convicts Captured After Prisoner Sheriff Cook Held Hostage

Two escaped federal penitentiary inmates identified as Bob Clark and Turner Times were arrested in Lawton after holding Sheriff Cook as a prisoner for three hours at Farmer Worcester’s home. They claimed Cook bluffed and could have harmed them, saying they only scared him to death and recovered ammunition and a gun cartridge.

Sherif Cook Sherif Cooks Worcester Pauline Uie Federal Penitentiary Bob” Clark Turner Lawton Cook

Revolt at Sofia Rocks Turkish Official's Residence

A revolutionary demonstration in Sofia against Turkey disrupted the Turkish commissioner’s residence. Police struggled to control thousands of demonstrators sympathetic to Petanes, with extensive unrest reported late at night.

Sofia Bulgaria Turkey Petanes

Allen to Go East to Inspect Crate Epileptic Facility

Henry Allen, chairman of the state board of charities and corrections, will continue abort time to inspect the institution for epileptics at Crate, New York. He aims to model a building for the new state Insane asylum at Parsons, emphasizing separate treatment wings to keep patients apart for easier cure and care. Work on Parsons asylum buildings may begin early in the coming term.

Henry Allen State Board of Charities and Corrections Crate N. Y Parsons Parsons Asylum Pew Asylum

Catches the Santa Fe Verdict in Montgomery County

A trial resulted in a $6,000 verdict against the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad, with appeals planned. The case claimed Santa Fe defrauded stockholders of $170 in bonuses, and the plaintiffs expected further favorable rulings, aiming to reach the Supreme Court.

Montgomery County Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe Haveuu I Gee Soukvena Central Es Railroad Sena Fe Stoc Do- Radons

Wennecker Withdraws Name for Internal Revenue Post

A provisional nominee, not a declared candidate, withdrew from consideration for the internal revenue post in the Bt. Lams district just before the congressional holiday recess. The president had chosen Wennecker as a compromise between opposing factions in Missouri.

Wennecker X. Wen- Weah Bt. Lams Congr Baste Missouri

North Topeka Social Notes Highlight Town Visitations

James Scott Bobb plumbing contact listed. W A Wood of Silver Lake and Marty Fowler from Silver Lake visited town. Miss Hescie Whipps and Miss Cederholm seen shopping. Cyrus Kistler left for Guthrie. Local ads promote cheap Xenon vodes at Costley and Post. Various residents and visitors, including Sun Dave and Sam Besudry, were noted in daily town life.

James, Scott & Bobb Do Rabeas Silver Lake Marty Fowler Bcott & Robb Hescie Whipps Wie Cederholm Sun Dave Sam Besudry Cyrus Kistler Guthrie King Gauthier Xenas Costley & Post Mises Elizabeth Parsons Little Rock Mis Aye One Haven Aldeidge Kansas Avenue Clifford Gorton Street Charles Wynne Lyndon Helena O. B.S Masonic Hall Myers Charles, Shea Moraes & Myers Nora Philips Meriden SS Mygia Western Avenue Edith Putnam

Eddy’s New Plan Aims to Free Miss Stone

Washington dispatch says Spencer Eddy, the United States charge at Constantinople, has devised an ingenious plan to secure Miss Stone’s release. Officials withhold details to avoid public failure, noting hard work in aiding the effort while the State Department remains cautious about publicity.

Washington Spencer Eddy United States Constantinople Miss Stone Dickinm

Beulah Eastern Star Banquet Holds Installation Night

The Beulah chapter held its annual banquet and reunion at the Masonic temple with many members and friends attending. The worthy matron Mrs Cunningham reported strong yearlong work including 24 new members and seven deaths. She announced that J P Farnsworth would serve as marshal for the officer installation, with Ellen D Humphreys W M Luther M Nellis W M A M Trueblood acting as associate matron and other officers named including Julia Gordon secretary Emma Stevens treasurer Lillian Anderson conductress Kate Wilson chaplain Herbert Edwards sentinel and several other appointees.

Beulah Masonic Temple Mix Ellen D. Humphreys W.M Luther M. Nellis W. Mra M. M. Trueblood A. M Julian M. Gordon Emma Stevens Mra Lillian 0. Anderson Kate K. Wilson E. C.F. Lobman

Metcalf Won’t Move Pension Agent to Topeka

Colonel Wilder S Metcalf succeeds Cyrus Leland as pension agent and will stay in Lawrence, commuting daily. He plans to maintain his home, handle personal finances, and manage pension office duties. He expects to begin duties soon after Congress reconvenes following the holiday recess.

Lawrence Wilder S Metcalf Cyrus Leland Topeka Metcalf Senate Congress

Hazen Grants New Trial After Temper Controversy

Judge Hazen said a judge should never lose temper and granted a new trial in the Chandler against Mia case. Chandler claimed groceries from Mountain Grove Missouri seller Mrs Faust now in this city. Evidence included a letter claimed to be Chandler's to prove payment. defense sought a new trial asserting the judge's remark swayed the jury.

Hazen Ad Chandler Mia S Chaney Chandler Oae Mountain Grove

For Sale Real Estate Auction Arlington Hotel Ad

FOR SALE REAL ESTATE SALE The Arlington hotel and adjacent property near West South and West Tenth streets. Offers to close in on time. Brown and Gimp Ride listed. For sale by M Feary, 38 Monroe Street. Houses and lots available with time payments.

Arlington Hotel Tracta West Soath West ‘Tenth Sts Brown M. Feary Monroe St

Strange Tale of a Tennesseeown Lute Plot and Court

A Sunday afternoon melee in Tennesseecown features Menora Bam Slaughter Chee Horton John Frazier and Dee Williatce in a staged slaughter with slips and chases. Horton escapes, Dew Williams and Ches Horton are jailed, and circulation continues with a warrant for Horton. In North Topeka a hay dispute leads to a brief arrest, chief witnesses, and a city court swamped by drunken cases.

Slaughter Reley Senate Murphy Tle Kansas Avenue Link McCaslin John Doe Menora Bam Slaughter Chee Horton John Frazier Dee” Williatce Slaughwi Ches Horton John Fraxier Cll Simpson Tee Woodin Williams W. W. Jackson North Topeka Jefferson Street Henry Firtene Abraham Menderson Bright Mr. Bright Henderson J.M. Thomas

Court Dismisses Violation Case Amid Curtain Call

In a fragmented report, the court dismissed the case against a defendant accused of violating a Meense ordinance by failing to report second grounds. The session included a cue and a call to exit the town with a taunting "Git" remark. The text references judges, a Newell witness, and a Rigby's candy note.

Agai ‘Ell Newell

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