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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
8
Agnes Tapham of Cha pate Kansas, a young pianist and violinist, gains recognition abroad in Berlin. Her four year college degree and musical training are cited as foundations for a promising concert career, with plans to tour America.
State Superintendent announces Col Francie W Parker head of the Chicago University car school has been secured for the teachers convention in December. Parker will conduct recapital De A. 3 Winship of a who sens prevennt lectures Tehtie here test winter Dy LI.
Local reports indicate Simpson, a McPherson Republican politician, is rapidly recovering from injuries while tensions rise as news of George’s wounded state circulates. Superintendent Frank received a letter from an anterior source reflecting ongoing civil concerns.
Fragmentary text from a lodge meeting notes unclear due to damage. Mentions Southamptan Sihent and Lodge No 17,47.24 with reference to a secretary W. Nellis. No clear event or outcome documented.
In Harlem delays in securing a minister caused postponements of services for funerals and weddings. George Merry sought a preacher on July 6 to officiate for his months-old child’s burial, but many attempts failed as ministers were away or unavailable. The baby was buried at Woodlawn while a sermon could not be arranged in time.
Topeka contractors face a shortage of masons and bricklayers delaying work on the Lowman Hills and Lincoln schools. Many workmen have left the city for contracts elsewhere, and construction has slowed as crews are unavailable in state.
Sheriff Cook faces delays as ten prisoners await vaccination before transfer to Leavenworth under a new law. The jailer struggles to prepare inmates as the trip cannot proceed until all required vaccinations are completed and travel conditions are organized.
A driver for an express company found an envelope at the Kansas Mutual Life Insurance office addressed to Morritt and James Bank in Hiawatha. It contained city bonds numbered 7 and 8, $1,000 each, dated October 2, 1890, due October 1, 1900. A reward of 200 has been offered for their return to the American company to recover the property for the rightful owner.
A fragmented Alleny report from Joly S A to the Duliyens notes a young farmer and neighbors in St Joseph, Missouri, involved in a morning incident with a club. The text is garbled but implies a fatal or violent event with local neighbors and a muster.
A long Fourth featured numerous gatherings at homes on Fillmore Street, Coultis Farm, and Pastor Street. About 75 guests at the Meade residence enjoyed races, readings, and a lawn supper, with extensive flag decorations and fireworks. Other reunions included a Tolene club picnic at Edna Milice’s, a gathering at Harry Ashby’s, and various small parties with games, dancing, and music. Several residents and families like the H. L. Hilivers, J. M. Meade, and J. I. M. Hamilton’s party plans reflect a lively Independence Day in the community.
Jatt today two weeks outing in Denver and Colorado Mr and Mrs William and have returned from a short visit Leavenworth Mr and Mrs Will Griffith will leave Saturday for an extended trip through the east They will visit Chicago Buffalo Toronto Canada and other points Mine Nuany Carruthers is planning to leave Tuesday for Manitou where she will ruin a camping party She expects to visit Denver before returning Mr and Mrs J C Wallace left Mr and Mrs W G Dickie r Thursday from their wedding trip They visited Buffalo New Fone Ne Washington and other points of interest Mrs A Yerthrup Mrs Latham and daughter Alberta will leave next week Colorades to oo saree the remainder of the site Mr eu4 Mrs Ralph b Ontivie and little son Jefe thie afternoon for a two months visit In Des Moines Iowa St Paul Minn Miss Dorothy Robinson of London England who has been spending the past winter In China and Japan is ex pected in Topeka this work to visit her Slater-in-lavy Mr Harold Robinson Miss Woleanor Smith left today for Manitou to jon her sisters Harry Jams and Mrs Frank Lugarstrom Mi xa Findlay has returned from Chicago and other eastern points where She spent the past winter
Rumor places Wiley G. Cook, a Labette county politician, as a deputy United States marshal under Lit Crum. Crum confirms Cook’s role as chief clerk under State Auditor Cole, but Crum says no promises have been made and no moves will occur until formal appointment. Hev remains a local figure in Topeka.
On July 4 the Topeka Gun Club held its largest shoot since reorganization. C. W. Minn won live bird matches, scoring 12 with one dead out of bounds in the first and again in the second. Charles Morton won the blue rock shoot with 34 of 70, with others like Biscoe, Hutchings, and Crow posting lower scores across the event.
Des Moines Iowa July 1 1900 F A Brackett a retired farmer from Atlanta Indiana killed his wife then shot himself in their daughter Mrs Otis Powell home at 203 West Ninth street about 1 AM. The tragedy was not discovered until 10 AM when Mrs Powell went upstairs to breakfast. Brackett lay on the bed with a bullet hole in his forehead and Mrs Brackett in the doorway with a bullet wound in her temple. The deceased man aged 60 years suffered ill health and the heat is blamed for glossing his mind leading to the deed. The couple had come to Des Moines to spend the Fourth and had been at the park during the day.
A cable message reaches acting adjutant general Ward detailing the death of Thirty infantey Charles McClure Jr from injuries at Suibalden during a recent action. Casualties include Lt. McClure and others as the unit fought on the front.
Paria will run Special Sleepto every day from Dele 6th to July ach Topeka to San Francisco without change. Rat.
A five foot dead cottonwood on a vacant Lincoln street lot burned for 45 hours with no apparent cause. Residents fear the blaze could reach nearby houses as water efforts fail. Firefighters and bystanders speculate friction or fireworks, while others enjoy the spectacle and oppose alarms. Mr Holman threatens to chop the tree if it does not quit burning.
The full bench recalls Chief Justice David Martin who died March 21. Judge S H Allan lauds Martins intellect, integrity, fairness, and steadfast adherence to the law, noting his open hearted, cheerful nature and careful consideration in all cases.
The Italiana assailant who attacked the Etdenour seats with pailettos across the river from this town was captured today after a desperate struggle along the riverbank. He was taken to Walisburg to prevent lynching. James Chick won the prize coup with Anchor Tataher second and Seats third. Contains no timetables or poison. Satin Skin Powder advertised as best for complexion.
An assortment of colored wash waists in various fabrics including mercerized gingham and India linen offered at reduced prices. Details list different styles, sizes broken, with blouses, drawers, and dresses advertised along with a sale on hatters and hosiery. Special numbers for hosiery promised tomorrow.
A retailer lists numerous wash suits with reduced prices and varied styles. Items include striped lawn, blue seersucker, navy blue and white, French pattern lawn, and linen trimmed suits with trims such as lace, insertion, and piping. Prices fall from 3.75 to 1.69 or 4.98 depending on item.
Closing out parasols for the season with all items selling at 14 price without reserve. Limited quantities remain as discounts apply to the entire stock.
Ex Chief Justice T. B. Bleckley, 73, has hired a tutor for the summer while continuing studies at the University of Georgia. Professor Mareto, recently named professor of mathematics, will spend weeks at Bleckley’s summer home coaching him. Breckley is reportedly writing a book titled Values and seeks Mareto’s mathematical guidance.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Russian government note at the state department. It discusses formal acknowledgment of an envoy, a recruit or note by Secretary Hips, and seeks to keep tensions with the United States in a favorable commercial and industrial context. It mentions St Petersburg and meetings with Turkish officials.
Fragmented OCR text references Pan-American Expositions in New York and Buffalo, tickets on sale at South Fe depot. Mentions names such as Dr Charles Moffett and various unclear references to powders and health products. Composition is garbled with multiple misspellings and nonsensical phrases.
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