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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
4
An Associated Press full lede wire reports a condensed afternoon dispatch from the state capital. The copy notes a political roster, sector updates, and routine civic items, with sparse readable details due to partial text.
Summer subscribers may have the State Journal mailed daily for 30 cents a month. The editorial notes discuss political figures, anniversaries, and public interests, including remarks on Chennedy M. Depew, Wu the Chinese minister, and celebrations around national events. It also reviews government interest costs, Civil government in the Philippines, and presidential age trivia with references to historical figures and incidents.
A garbled OCR text mentions Slope with 000 citizens and 20 doing Speke from the exging, wheat destruction in Rocks county, a Leavenworth objecting to something, Mrs. Lease, New York, Sir Temmany, a peace, Stewie overcoat, an insane asylum, a county mamacy, Lingom county farmer, and references to Mayle, Burtingame, and Crwhey county. The legible items are scattered and names are uncertain.
A garbled passage describes a county girl witnessing a turkey incident and pulling a rifle, followed by a drowning of several young kittens. The text includes references to Waterlog and Arn and mentions a promy P however the exact sequence and names are unclear.
July 5 report from St Petersburg analyzes Secretary Gage action on countervailing duties and its unintended effects on American industry. It notes varied reactions among American porters and business interests, concerns about prestige, and hints at negotiations for a peaceful adjustment while acknowledging Russia’s aims to limit American trade advantages.
The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway offers reduced price Chicago to New York round trips with a stop at the Pan American Exposition. Daily light trains, limited service for Tampa routing, and onward connections are advertised. A. Ghteager at Bumpmren lists departure details amid travel options.
In Danver a jury is convened for Dr. Raveny versus Dr. Clayton Parkhill over $19,000 damages from alleged malpractice after a broken limb. Mary Raveny plans to testify this afternoon about severed nerves and resulting distortion, tracing the injury to a fall from a bike in 1805.
Fragmented OCR reveals a probate deed involving Winhane ae Siuress and Callie of Senn A. Hiei in Bucyros MT. It notes a Steeie Blewarer Company stake, a waiter’s background, and an estimated property value around 150000, with implied debts and a levy on real estate.
Washington July 6 The year s record at the geiatricgeal office shows three deaths in July with the highest daily toll. The victims span ages and causes rear high numbers, far exceeding last year, with formic and other deaths reported in a grim daily tally.
Phil R Toll a Kansas City box maker seeks a court injunction to restrain ex employees from interfering with his current workforce at Kansas Cig. He alleges twenty seven men sued before July 2 left to join a union strike and have since hindered his new hires. The case centers on a union and non union dispute.
Louisville Ky July 6 The explanation of the assignment Wednesday of the bankrupt millinery firm of Barnes ford & Lawson with liabilities of 354 000 and assets of 20.00 is given by Charles Vareford who says a month ago he went to French Lick Springs to recuperate and on return found the books entangled and Lawson gone from the city He has no idea of Lawson location and notes his son had gone to New Orleans and Mexico on business as the pastor of West Broadway Methodist church.
Minford July 5 A son identified as Windsor shot his father after a dispute over using a team for a drive. The elder Windsor, Thomas H. Windsor, proprietor of the Winter hotel, was hit in the breast and remains in critical condition with physicians predicting death. The son fled and is not yet located. police fear he may have killed himself. The elder Windsor formerly served as sheriff of Sussex County.
Death notices report George Evarte aged 81, with funeral details to be announced. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 10 o'clock at the home of relatives, with relatives and friends invited to attend.
Last night the entire northwest region was soaked by heavy rainfall. Crops may benefit from moisture but excessive rain hindered roads and mud. Fergus Falls and Warren report damage, while rumors spread about severe financial pledges at Caneel Grain Drying and possible debts owed by the directors.
A special to the Post-Dispatch from Carthage reports Ernest Fodd, colored, was hanged here today for the murder of his wife on January 19, 1900. The execution occurred as the Bib. state authorities confirmed the sentence and carried out the penalty at the local gallows.
Last night rain left a trace in the government gauge, rebutting cider maker Smith who forecast rain July 5 and 6. The weather bureau reports cooler conditions tonight and Saturday with a generally fair forecast. Temperatures ranged from a 74 degree minimum to a 102 degree peak earlier in the day amid winds of about 12 to 18 miles per hour.
Commissioner Evans informed the President of an ongoing inventory of pension claims and noted the upcoming annual report. The President offered no suggestions, and no changes or actions were announced during the encounter.
Ella McNair obtained a divorce from A L McNair by Judge Hazen. Minnie Anita McNair was granted divorce from Ira C Meriea this morning by Judge Hazen. A St Marys team beat T A A 1 to 1. Sheri Cooks Creche connected with Mrs Henry Atherton of Kassel City faces insanity trial. Mabel Deck to appear before probate court this afternoon for incorrigibility. Two loaded trains from Glens returning from Pussippinus barned here this morning. Breakfast served. some observers noted city Sealge Plant idle. Officer Hall to be jailed Saturday at 0 o'clock for assaulting A Robinowitz. Mrs Whitt vs Mrs Nation set for same hour. Missouri Valley Bridge Co seeks bid plans for Rownville bridge. Clay Dinkle of Gilmore Ave injured unloading timber. to Meriden hospital. Meriden band and Royal Rangers, Harmiston of Topeka spoke. a big platform dance was held in the evening.
In Pittsburg July the owner explains Barney Dreyfus reasoning for repositioning Lefty Davis after a poor Brooklyn start. Deacon Philips urged Fred Clarke to test Davis, and Chirke proposed adding Davis as extra outfielder with Wagner seen as infield backup. Davis stayed with the team after the decision.
Delaware Ohio endures an extreme storm with downed wires and swollen waterways. Olentangy River surged several feet in hours, Audley streets flooded to six inches, waterworks submerged, farms crops at risk, Henderson Main's barn struck by lightning with injuries, Mrs. Bolivar Hayes knocked unconscious, and many houses and barns damaged or destroyed.
A Chicago observer notes a shift in baseball injuries and suspensions this season. He compares American and National leagues, citing fewer recurring injuries and a major arm break, with implications for teams and player mobility. He argues temperament and loyalty differ between leagues and eras, affecting team dynamics.
Amid Sixth district political chatter strong figures weigh bids for secretary of state lieutenant governor and congressional seats. A G Mead from Beloit is talked as a potential congressman while W Wellington faces scrutiny in Eileworth and Dan Dyer lingers for territorial land office. Rumors place Phillips County backing one candidate for the Seventeenth district judge with local endorsements shared among Osbornes, with Mack/Mead and Pratt as other named actors in a tightly contested political landscape.
Union Pacific offers one fare for round trips to Rocky Mountain regions from Missouri River points with a $3.00 surcharge. Rates cover travel June 1 to August 15 with July 1 to August 15 promotional windows and October return options. Agents Lewis and Fulton announce limited validity from Kansas Avenue and the depot.
A badly garbled report notes a 14 year old boy and others in New Haven were exposed to danger from belladonna poisoning after drinking wine. The exact location, names, and full details are unclear due to OCR damage, but authorities investigated a suspected poisoning incident.
Rain in Northern Kumeas with unsettled conditions. July 5 report from Atchian Kan notes an unusual weather system moving toward Bere and surrounding valleys. Dispatch mentions wind and embankment concerns as Ughtraine from Archiewa is tracked.
Fragmented OCR text indicates potential discussion of Missouri Pacific and Denver area rail operations, with references to executives and routes involving Pueblo Beaver and Lake Mickipeu. The readable portion is unclear but centers on railroad planning and leadership viewpoints in Denver and adjacent regions.
A garbled OCR fragment references various names and phrases, with no clear news event. It includes incoherent terms like Weiner ck ay and Proxilent Our experience, lacking coherent facts or identifiable entities.
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