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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
7
The report notes a contest involving Bev Nov, Jak M, and Croker with notifications issued for an amd broad arrangement. Details are fragmentary, but the item centers on a turf or golf context and related notices.
London observers report nervous reaction to a proposed continental accord affecting American goods. The dispatch notes lingering anxiety over broader consequences for trade and finance. Rushing letters flood the scene as speculation grows on potential impacts and policy shifts.
Fragments describe the death of Ferdinand Birch in New York and reference Juty Hilred and the wealthy, noting a failed constitution and unsatisfied customers of Fowler's Extract of which allegedly cures. The text alludes to lawsuits and complaints about the remedy.
In town today James Porbes from Silver Lake, Mrs Snyder, and Mrs Berry visit relatives. Several locals plan trips to Kansas City, Manitou, Colorado Springs, and Mission Center. A lecture by Rev. CW Whit is announced in Chicago, with a civic note on visitors and shipments.
Leavenworth and federal facilities face potato scarcity as soldiers home, forts, state prisons, and federal prisons demand about 3 000 bushels to stock the fort and inmates. Prices rise after contracts lapse, with C F Schulte contracted to furnish this season's supply.
Judge grants new trials for Wright and Atkinson after doubts about their guilt and insufficient evidence. Wright released on bond awaiting retrial. Atkinson’s case also paused as the court weighs the possibility of upholding convictions or dismissing proceedings. The defendants rose from a long, disputed trial tied to a robbery on East tracks and a notorious past.
Trenton New Jersey July 16 Former United States Attorney General Crises for John S Barkalow and William Pennington executors of the late Jacob S Rogers appeared before ChamberMagie to seek probate in the prerogative court. Theodore B Rogers, the third executor named, did not join the argument as to probate. Mr Griggs presented a petition for probate of the will.
Court considers probate of will and appointment of administrators for an estate. Executors face pending decision while funds reported as stored at Rogers' Cafe in New York. Meanwhile subscriptions and capital stock matters tied to railroad companies are addressed by the court. Metropolitan Museum of Art mentioned in connection with administrator role.
About 16 colored residents of Leavenworth Kansas gathered Sunday on the burned site of Fred Alexander’s alleged murder to seek a divine sign. In a sunlit prayer a woman from St. Joseph urged the heavens to rain if Alexander was guilty and to wash away if innocent, asking for thunder and lightning to reveal the truth within 24 hours.
London dispatch reports M Mer ing of Kiev visiting London and linked to Russian finance figures amid U S Russia trade tensions. Officials downplay quarrel risk saying American machinery remains vital, while both governments consider possible resolutions. In London, Cortigan's Sea Fiorer Charles Phorpe tops July meeting plate, with Croger's Joe Viking second in yard events.
A garbled notice outlines a plan involving President McKinley era actions. It mentions Delng to Wichita Forest reserve under the department of forestry and a near-term transfer to the forestry commission.
A jumble of rental notices and misc items including for rent rooms at 67 Topeka Ave and 401 Fils more, some garbled text about houses and cottages, and stray adverts for stamps, seals, stencils, florists, and a tailor. The OCR yields many unreadable fragments and misspellings with scattered contact hints.
The announcement notes Annie Diggs may lose Kansas state ties as daughter and son seek a quarter section land at Elona Comanche drawing. Mabel and Fred Iwis depart for El Reno Oklahoma tonight to start new in politics and live there.
After the edict backing a straight Populist ticket, backers gather for the slate. C. Hoffman, wealthy member of the party, fronts the effort with his funds as organizers push for a dominant candidate lineup.
A fragmentary historical page references a county election in Prowers County with a March date and a committee linked to land and water matters. It mentions housing interests, a census or list, and a public notice process overseen by local officials, with references to candidates, dates, and governance terms.
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