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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1901
Page
7
From Kansas City Missouri Pacific Line No 2 departs with seating and coach options including smoking car day coaches and Pullman parlor car. Connections at St Louis Union Depot provide eastern lines to New York and Atlantic coast points.
A fragmented OCR snippet references the Topeka Kansas ticket area and related listing details. It notes a time 3 38 and mentions sepia tones with twenty few words readable.
Anthony Hop dramas draw crowds in Trogga as Howat and Gould star in a farcical tale. The audience demands a Pedal written and Hope contemplates a sequel to the second act amid lively reception for Gould and the ensemble.
Jegoe Wills of Worth Topeka is noted as a well known local figure entering the public eye. Details are fragmented in the OCR, but the notice highlights his prominence and community ties. Further readable text is needed for fuller context.
Fragmented report describes patients recovering from grip related illness. Mentions names and places in unclear OCR, including references to doctors, treatments, and trials. Text is garbled with multiple nonstandard spellings and partial phrases, hindering precise facts.
Fragmentary notes describe a Topeka incident with a train and a child named Willis. References indicate a 13 year old boy and a two year old girl connected to a local family at 3735 May Street. Details are unclear and spread by rumor and partial lines.
Real estate transfers list multiple parcels with buyers and prices, including Moore to Stittard and Stur addition to Fenuky, and Gustave Van Boeybroeck for one dollar. Other entries include Doberty, Heale, and Anderson properties, with varied lot numbers and locations. The section also notes club scores and a whist tournament ending last evening, plus social events and names of participants.
The Revolver Association votes to remain independent, elects H. Sayre as president, and names J. Crabtre n as secretary. Changes to the constitution authorize a 10 to 14 member governing committee drawn from western and southern shooters, with steps toward incorporation and a report to Madison authorities.
In a contested election session, Gambles and Pettigrew were elected to the United States Senate. Final vote tallies show Bennie Gamble 34 votes and Pettigrew 32, with various colleagues casting ballots. The House results listed Sewell 17 votes for a different candidate, as the session concluded.
A garbled OCR fragment references Drunt Frank Jannsen, a lit lamp, and a fatal resale. It mentions the Henschel concert pair praised for enduring artistry and youthful phrasing, but the surrounding text is incoherent.
Local events span a city council session, a semi annual Young People's Good Citizens election at Grace Cathedral, and lectures by Rev. Dr. Gerry of the University of the South. Reports cover a home arson attempt in Steele's addition, a dog killed after choking in front of the courthouse, and a theater opening with the Andrews Opera Company. Lumbers dealer WG Ewanson from Dwight underwent eye surgery, while a primary Sunday School Teachers meeting is planned at Central Church with new motion songs led by Mrs. E Nelson.
State Attorney Dineen told the Chicago Congregational club that crime can be fought by education rather than punishment. He cited grand jury findings and urged reform as the remedy, arguing city issues stem from widespread misconduct and that better schooling is key.
North Topeka residents engage in church events, education, and local development plans. Notables include Mrs J Witsece, Mrs Maria Wordworth, and Mrs J Binthaway traveling to Kansas City for various meetings. Local improvements are discussed under prospects for a new bridge, sewer upgrades, and river-near real estate moves.
A garbled political note discusses a ballot design tied to Populist goals, mentioning Pestana and Jane Lawrence, a modified plan to prevent fusion, and motives to influence counts. The text critiques a new law proposal and hints at party device usage and voter manipulation.
A fragmented OCR note outlines county tax levies and expenditures with a focus on regulating levies and valuations. It mentions a valuation figure around two million and references current expenses and adjustments to the levy.
The readable text mentions an annual event and a dyspepsia remedy. It references a president and various names, with a stray line about a cheap price for a digestive aid. The fragmentary nature prevents a clear single news item.
Fragmented classifieds show multiple entries including FOR RENT Furnished heat FOR SALE Miscellaneous livestock and goods. Scattered lines mention properties, horses, weaving, and local streets with contact hints. overall readability is poor with many garbled phrases.
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