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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1901
Page
5
Local reports warn that hot weather expands brick pavements causing center bulges and brick spouting on a dozen streets. Pavement superintendent James Ramsey cautions against cheap repairs and urges proper temperature resistant methods rather than cement or concrete between bricks.
A reader discusses pavement choices, arguing cemented streets cannot expand and will bulge. The writer contrasts Topeka with Lawrence brick on concrete and half inch pitch expansion joints, asserting Topeka’s cheaper pavement is inferior yet popular.
Topeka honors Ramsey a veteran from the Rough War era now a cadetship at West Point goes to Norman Frankiby of Topeka. Congressman Charles F. Scott secured the appointment for F. Beroney who is a longtime local student. Ramsey, one of the five heroes of the Beg Hag and allied with Funston, returned to Topeka high school then Washburn College and now leads the Washburn Athletic Association.
In a warm Thursday police court session in Topeka suspects were held after a hack incident at the Citadel of Jointists. Officers reported arrests during the afternoon and night, including John Jones who was found extremely drunk, and several men identified as possible Lincoln burglary targets. Lincoln authorities to be consulted as the case unfolds. Mrs Laura Mantel held briefly in Topeka while inquiries continue.
Fragmentary text depicts police, soldiers, and courts amid urban scenes. Mentions smoke, coppers, and a judge, with stray notes on local politics, public works, and social ills. Concludes with scattered civic updates and upcoming events from Topeka.
Anaconda Montana July 12 Mrs Josephine Winfield Brake of Buffalo New York, a Washington correspondent, searched Montana for Calamity Jane the frontierswoman. Brake found Jane in a Livingston area hut near Horr where Jane lay ill and despondent. Brake offered to take Jane to Buffalo for care, and the two women left Livingston for Buffalo. Calamity Jane, about 60, known as Canary in youth, has long history with Wild Bill Hickok and frontier service.
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