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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
4
Weather and politics mix in a summer State Journal page
A fragmented column discusses home delivery rates for the State Journal, weather commentary, and political references. It mentions Kansas, Ohio politics, Bryan, and tariff issues, mixing comments on Porto Rico, the Philippines, and potential shifts in party dynamics. It touches on crop irrigation costs in New Orleans and farm water access versus land value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Moore
Weather Bureau
Kansas
European crop fears from Mr J W Reakwalter tour
Ohio businessman Mr J W Reakwalter, who operates over 300 farms in several states, just returned from a 2000 mile European tour. He reports drought relief, European wheat shortages, and a belief Germany is in disastrous straits while Britain nears exhaustion. He predicts Europe will buy surplus American crops and offer terms to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Reakwalter
Ohio
Til- Notiaire
In- Mana
Uilness
Nebratia
Kansas
Germany
France
Atlatria
Italy
Span
Great Britain
America
Hookventer
Olesma
Volga
Amara
Faralat
Kacran
Azhboring
Bockwalter
Europe
Spain
England
Pelas
Gértalniy
Topeka considers waterworks purchase after legal woes
The Topeka city water project faces delays from attorney disagreements and questionable steps in court and contract processes. After public support for municipal ownership, officials now pursue a fair valuation under the original contract and court reference if needed. Citizens seek a fair price, not confiscation, with irrigation encouragement urged by Carnegie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topekawrward
West Ad
Engi Meer
Shawnes County
Topeka
Kansas News Fragments Type Laughs and Weather Tales
A mosaic of quirky notes across Kansas covers hot weather in Topeka and Lawrence, summer theater woes in Topeka, rainmakers in El Dorado, a minister in Arkansas City, a Denver Post lampoon, and a missing ring tale from Lake Tacneo. The items mix local color, humor, and small-town oddities with weather and civic quirks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coney Island
Winfeld
Thesr Mountains
Kansas
Ict Trust
Lawrence
Experts Gazette
el Dorado
Canton
Topeka
Jackson County
Sol
Arkansas City
Tepeka
Denver Post
Lake Taneo
Chereyroleman
Atchison Globe Glimpses of City Life Oddities
The Atchison Globe quips about vacation weariness, loud preachers, busy trades not spared by loiterers, a broken engagement over a belief, and bustling local scenes. It notes scarce water, observers outside offices, farmers facing wheat crops, and curious tales of town gossip and domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Biz
Mere Kale
Amber
Christian Streeve
Ste
Jan
Bee Godu
Wits
Fragmented note hints at misdeed and uncertainty
A fragmentary OCR note mentions someone urged to do the right thing but is unsure what constitutes the right action. The text is garbled, offering little clear detail about people, places, or events.
Politicians alert plan to capture new country
Kansas City July 13 A special scoop notes Partice Will and allies hinge on capturing county power amid anti Republican sentiment. Some party workers may move from Oklahoma to Johnson district where campaigns will be toughest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Tsmare
Jatterson Club
Okinehoma City
Repub- Means
Old Oklahoma
Lawson
Patitio Bal Minrematy
Smelling Tour Protests Prompt Street Cleanup Plan
A fragmentary report notes a town ordinance concern with a Front Street committee drive through business districts to address objectionable activity. Officers will enforce penalties and pedestrians will be urged to avoid streets while inspections continue over several afternoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eri Wackemith
Tisats
Gara
Wielka
Tragic Hunting Accident Near Dexter Claims Mother
Charles Dobbs, 17, of Dexter, Missouri, shot and killed his mother Mia Bristow while turkey hunting south of town. He fired on what he mistook for game in a thicket. the woman died minutes later as he cradled her, grief-stricken and distraught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dexter
Charles Dobbs
Tnd
Mia
Nancy Bristow
Yesterny
Hin
Mrs. Bristow
Young Dobbs
Tief
Soldiers Reunite at Camp Sheridan in Pittsburg Kansas
A Kansas City dispatch reports the second annual reunion of soldiers and sailors at Camp Sheridan Pittsburg drawing over 6000 attendees. The program features exeretn 8 at Forest Park Theater, camp fires and addresses by notable figures including Captain W. J. W. Son Sol E G Weldy Baxterport Congressman E. H. Hidgrey Col Blue and Col Cloud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanes City
Pittsburg
Kansas
Camp Sheridan
Forest Park Theater
W. J. W. Son
Company D
Twentieth
Kansan
Sol E G. Weldy
Baxterport
E. H. Hidgrey
Blue
Col
Cloud
Cleveland street railway taxes raise city assessment tenfold
The Cleveland Board of Equalization, largely appointed by Mayor Mingor John son, boosted the street railway tax base for the Lite Consolidated system to eight dollars per something. The board’s action could trigger a injunction battle as the company challenges the new valuation and seeks to protect its property against the increased levy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Luis
Mingor Johnson
Cleveland City Areau
Lite Consolidated
Spe Guitar Trom
Board of
squali=ation
Deaths and Funerals and Misc News Items
Deaths and funerals notice for Mrs C Shrader lists private family services at the home of Mr and Mrs Fircber Lewis with burial at Topeka cemetery. Santa Fe appoints J P Conway as general livestock agent in Fort Worth Texas. Greenville Mississippi residents call on the governor to convene a special session after an assassination of two Italians in the county. Weather notes report temperatures above 100 and a line about people injured by accidental discharge of their duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra C. Shrader
Turaday
Santa Fe Live
Fort Worth
Tex
J. P. Conway
Lye
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Lve
J. Ln Pennington
Sansanistion
Memphis
Tenn
Greenville
Washington County
Sussuppi
Esrouit Court
Bewin
Baxter Springs Reunion Tents Are Prorated Amid Debate
Commander Norton refused tents for Baxter Springs reunion saying religious shows require tents. Attorney General Godard ruled reunions may use tents but only 212 in total will be distributed among several gatherings. Baxter will receive a share, others await final numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norton
Thom
Ector Springs
Baxter Springs
Baxter
Godard
Tne
Santa Fe Casualties at the Shops
Robert Eee timer suffered a left hand artery wound from tin while repairing a car roof at Santa Fe shops. Wiltum Heustien Kollermuner aid was struck in the mouth by an elf hose and lost three teeth. Charles Schaffer, a machinist, had a foot crushed by falling iron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Eee
Gants Fe
Wiltum Heustien Kollermuner
Santa Fe
Charles Schaffer
Six Big Trains Bring Homeseekers To Oklahoma
A Kansas City dispatch reports a steady flow of homeseekers arriving by special trains to El Reno Oklahoma and nearby areas. Agents showed up for each registrant, with promises of town lots and share sales by promoters in Kiowa County and adjacent regions. Rock Island excursion trains carried about two hundred passengers each from six states while notaries faced government rules on filing blanks and fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
el Reno
Kansas
Sedgewick County
Kuness
5. S. Barnes
Ponca City
Mountain View
Rock Island
Wisconsin
Illinois
Indian
Iowa
Nebraska
Richards
Ottawa Man to Fill Vacant Pharmacy Board Seat
Governor Stanley is expected to name a member of the state board of pharmacy this week to fill the vacancy caused by the death of W. C. Johnson of Manhattan, who was president. Charles L. Becker of Ottawa is seen as the likely appointee, with W. S. Miller of Topeka also mentioned but Becker favored. After the appointment the board will be reorganized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Stanley
Bord
W. C. Johnson
Manhattan
Charles L. Backer
W. 5. Miller
Topeka
Becker
Transmississippi delegates debate canal scheme inCripple Creek
Record of Congressional discussions at the Transmississippi convention in Cripple Creek. Delegates from Texas and other states address the Nicaragua Canal proposal, harbor subsidies, and river navigation plans. Speakers include J. W. Biae of Texas and Lyman I. Coolers of Chicago. The record outlines support and opposition, with general calls for improved commerce and federal backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transmississippi
Cripple Creek
Onouna
Nistragua Canal
J. W. Biae
Ws Tex
America
J.-M. Colman
Houston
Tex
Read
Chey
Commerce Club Eyes Midway Attraction for August Week
Major Tor Anderson of the Commercial club is in correspondence with L Oppenheimer, manager of a Midway attraction. Oppenheimer offers a one week engagement in August. Anderson cites heat as a barrier and proposes a later date. The attraction could boost the street carnival and honor scheme as a key feature. The entertainment committee will meet next week to review proposals and plan the carnival launch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor Anderson
Commercal Club
L. Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Commerce Club
Anderson
Carnival Entertainment
Negro Conference Opens with Notable Attendees in Virginia
The conference opened in Virginia with many prominent educators present from both white and colored communities. The morning session passed without notable events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champion
Duty Libartag Reng Tempton Sete
Leavenworth Minister Plans Departure Over Gambling Dispute
Rev Ralph Newman will sever his ties with the First Congregational church in Leavenworth Kansas on September 1 He sought release from his pastorate before March citing discord over his anti gambling stance He told the congregation he could not continue his mission in Leavenworth and urged release for the good of both church and himself
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
Ralph Newman
First Congregational Church
Newman
Newmen
Keith tract planing rumor unsettles estate
A circulating report claimed the Keith tract would be platted for sale. administrator Neville of Omaha and the estate dispute over management. Neville states no agreement exists on disposition and no plan to plat or offer the property for sale. The 40 acre tract’s original owners are noted as Nevill’s son and Mrs. A B Quinton in disputed lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith
Neville
Omaha
M. C
Nevill
A. B. Quinton
Local notes mix of asylum arrivals and rail work in 1900s era Topeka
Sheriff brings Willam Hettinger to an asylum from Newton. Jean Connelly taken to Topeka asylum from Leavenworth. Union Pacific ships workmen from goat to Denver route. Sunday school picnic from North Topeka to Washburn campus by two-car train. Dean Sykes denies accepting a Lawrence church call. Prof. BR Cook named to succeed Morgan at Washburn College. Wells arrested after telegram from father in Salem India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Hettinger
Sheriff Masters
Newton
Davis
Cottonwood
Wes
Jean Connelly
Topeka
Leavenworth
Everhardy
Union Pacific Railroad
Ete
Denver
North Topeka
Washburn College
Dean Sykes
Inky Church
Lawrence
BR Cook
University of Nebraska
Morgan Pase
VO Wells
Salem
India
City Condemns Livery Barn on Jackson Street
Streets and walks committee condemned the Gil Christ brothers livery barn on Jackson Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues as unsafe. Inspectors also investigated the pavement where repairs were noted and a private company had funded the project. officials feared dangerous conditions could worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilchrist Brothers
Jackson Street
Sreratrwa
Erin
Falisonea Company
Has Not Resigned In Ranshi City Acting Chairman Clarified
Special to the Star reports that the acting chairman of the Indian commission has not resigned. The unclear dispatch notes continuing leadership amid ongoing duties and confirms no voluntary departure by the acting head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranshi City
Suig Fa
Music 7
Suimted
Eo Esiany
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