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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
5
A jumble of unreadable lines references a carnival ball at Kansas Avenue and a public event lineup. Mentions of guests, a star, and local figures hint at a community page with miscellaneous notes and upcoming activities.
A fragmentary OCR reads as a local notice about a caller at a residence in Denison. It mentions a party named OC and others, with unclear roles. The text suggests an inquiry or information request tied to a person or event at a specific address, but many words are garbled.
Gov Stanley aims to replace the present penitentiary board with three new directors to be announced next week. J C Brows of Norton county Mark Tully of Montgomery and B C Ellet of Cutler are named as likely appointees. Brown is a resident, Tully is a traveling salesman, and Ellet a banker. The pending slate in the boardroom arose after Wardin Tomlinson’s appointments were challenged by a fee request, prompting debate over who should select governors, with friction among the directors over political loyalties.
Warden contends others could act similarly. Directors are criticized for the turmoil while the governor alters the situation by moving the mountain instead of Mahonset.
Governor Stanley has signed the Hur Pel bill regulating intoxicating liquors and restricting sales. The act aligns with the published draft and aims to suppress unlawful distribution.
In Bowling Green Ohio February 31 a bizarre probate case unfolds as Mrs Elizabeth Bickner, long-identified as the deceased man’s wife, contests the estate. An administrator halts a bid by Herman Krauser to challenge the widow’s rights while a Petersburg, Pennsylvania claimant tours the court with her son and money sent to settle fares. The dispute centers on a supposed parallel marriage and the control of a $30,000 hoard reportedly hidden by the late Mr Bickner.
Testimony before the Indiana Senate recounted severe beating of two or more girls at the Indiana Industrial School in Indianapolis. A watchman testified to seeing girls whipped and crying, with reference to punishment and the lack of food. The scene prompted questions about the offense and the administration's handling of discipline.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Histed hosted a 9 table progressive five hundred card party at their West Eighth Avenue home in honor of Mrs Hust. Prizes went to Brim Rust and H McBride. Separate gatherings included a long dinner party on Tyler Street with Governor Stanley and other guests, plus a Bachelor Club dancing event at Hadenes Hall. Numerous social notices list invitations, arrivals, births, and travels around Topeka.
Gilemons at Dyehoesse reheat club hosted a tea tonight for Mr and Mrs BP HL Miller who were surprised by the Royal Neighbors of Topekt camp No 148. Games and music followed by well oiled baskets contents disposed of. Mr and Mrs Miller plan to move soon from Topeka. James Tramsey and son Charles return from Newton after John Rameey wedding. Winnie Frits of Lawrence visits sister. Mrs Frank Sullivan and Miss Bessie Sweet visit from Manhattan.
The waterworks bill faced strong opposition as supporters urged a substitute that offers little benefit to the city. Senator Chaney backing the original measure to empower the mayor and council to enact waterworks ordinances, set rates, and finance plants already built. Topeka Water Co president Street from New York appeared before the committee amid a chorus of interest from water plant backers.
Topeka city schools closed in observance of Washington's Birthday, with exercises aimed at instilling respect for the first president. The column lists local names, sales, and notices amid a mix of community updates and ads from the era.
From Camden, Feb 2, a voodoo man crawled from his hut line, thanking God for survival as locals describe John Webb as a bold preacher. Testimonies from Feeket to Dire Cha Suns Cink and others recount threats and a kerosene blaze, with one man burned. a Route Account totals $1.07 for tickets on wire.
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