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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
7
A stranger snatched Mrs Lester’s pocket book from a wagon near the country road. The incident occurred as Mrs Teeter and others observed, with no immediate arrest reported. The victim described the thief as unknown, and residents urged caution while the search continued.
The article reports a city meeting on paying in advance for a plan to run trains to Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the Santa Fe line. Tickets go on sale July 1 with events at Denver and August 4. A fatal mining dispute in South Jelden near Hilton is noted, with Brent Watt dead and Wyatt involved.
A severe storm struck the LaGros Latrase Wie region on July 1, causing damage and power outages. Local authorities urged caution as crews assessed affected homes and infrastructure.
Judge T Hazen ruled this morning he has no jurisdiction in the Shnization case. He noted a large percentage of the questioned property falls outside the court's authority under existing law and that the city must pursue remedies via another method. The decision voids the council’s ordinance to take land by tax, leaving key tracts including the strip, Doathitt, Jewell, and other parcels outside the court’s reach.
Miss Tecate Lewelling, now Miss Tee cs Llewellyn, achieves success in vedette writing with serials and signed articles in Chicago papers. A notable piece titled A Pestacript at Pop lies ahead, tied to the Grst Fegatiet administration of earth, with her deed noted.
Fragmentary notes describe a courtroom scene with Judge Basen and city counsel, mentioning a new trial and a fatal or mourning incident near Viaduct Park. Names and details are unclear, but the record indicates a legal action against the city and a request for another trial.
Fragmented weather note reports a Sunday night with extreme cold or heat and a record for the season. Mentions of temperature and wild inconsistencies hinder clear data. Likely a brief local forecast or sports-style weather blurb with unreadable details.
Port Scott July 2. Letter from Tremais Duval outlines two propositions to Populists regarding congressional candidacy. It asks Populist delegates to decide by majority ballot whether Campbell or Duval should be the faction’s candidate and to present proposals to the Populist committee for approval or action.
An informal gathering at the Blossom House in Kansas City drew Breidenthal and several associates including Jobs Breidenthal Taylor Riddle JG. Johnson Mack Love Webb McNal R. W. Turner Bob Semple and decry Stumpson. Participants claim the meeting was accidental and without malice and no political alliance or office parceling occurred the day’s talk focused on general topics.
A jury trial in New London, Massachusetts, unfolds with testimony from Indiana witness Mf Marna and others. Witnesses describe alleged abuse by Alexander Jester, including beating his family and threats, as the court weighs evidence of his guilt.
Report notes ongoing bad luck with fire department horses as Georges, a horse on the chemical engine at the head, is today unavailable. No further details on impact or duration are provided.
Martin Dodge pledges to present Good Reads proposals and invite speakers for the Kangas congress in Topeka. Major Anderson will supply materials to about 1,200 Kansas county commissioners and township trustees. The pamphlets precede a plan to allow counties to levy taxes for road improvements this winter.
United States circuit court clerk G FP Sharitt spends vacation with the Bie family and will return soon. A rural route investigation is slated for Chapman Dickinson area. Frank Cups aided WG Tandy in moving a house when the structure toppled, causing injuries. A town street crew expansion and a noted death from neuralgia are reported amid other scattered items in North Topeka.
A garbled notice references civic events and official correctness, noting public publication and verification. It mentions a first publication in a local paper and partial details about the show and related civic actions, with transcription errors apparent throughout.
The city invites proposals for various games and bids with a five percent bid deposit. Respondents must certify eligibility, specify rates, and note that failure to meet terms may void the contract. Firms must detail disqualification remedies and provide required guarantees, with storage and shipping responsibilities noted for merchants Clarence Skinner and associated firms.
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