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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1901
Page
4
A garbled OCR transcription from the Topeka State Journal file fragment shows malformed header text and broken phrases. The readable elements imply a dated archival clipping with missing words and misordered characters. No clear event, person, or organization details are extractable.
Subscribers to the State Journal can have the paper mailed daily for thirty cents a month, with address changes noted. The country enjoys vacations as business remains steady, ocean steamship capacity grows, China relief aims yield a large indemnity, and labor unrest tests the balance between unions and trusts amid broader economic shifts.
Scrambled report from a late edition noting sword markets pausing, trains and towns, with references to Jayhawker Jots, Joliet and Hutchinson temperance scenes. Mentions Maggie Long's marriage and divorce filing, marshal appointment at Colby, and rising bus fare to Burlington. Additional items include prairie fire losses, a Wellington rogue, Abilene watermelons, a patent bees venture, jury beer rule in Massachusetts, Jessie Morrison and Funston in Kansas.
A ragged miscellany of satirical quips and rural observations discusses conceit, weather, and social manners. It notes readers’ interest in personal columns, rural routes, and better expressions for hot weather while quoting a local doctor selling remedies and a quip about canned corn in front yards.
A Philadelphia Record fragment references a messy mix of phrases about doctors fees yachting, waiting rows, a murderer, widow’s weed and cigarettes. The disjointed text mentions a conductor, a plugged nickel, a man named Hagen and a whacky hoax phrase, suggesting a column with jokes or city notes rather than a single clear event.
A fragment notes the use of a sarsaparilla tonic said to radically and permanently revitalize the body. The text hints at broad health claims affecting the entire system without detailing specific results or time frames.
Leavenworth July 24. Mike Kelly opened fire in Garrett’s office shortly after noon wounding Join H Garrett, Police Sergeant Dodge, Detective Mike McDonald, and Dr Charles McGee. Garrett died, the others were in critical or serious condition. Kelly injured by return fire and later died. The shooter claimed a mental delusion and testimony notes the victims include a prominent businessman and law officers.
City health officials debate refuse disposal citing full crematory capacity and plans to reestablish the city dump on river banks. Officials consider licensing, contracts with nearby raisers, and mandatory city barrels for garbage while inspecting the crematory to chart best action.
Rev. Chas F Parham leader of Hethat college famed for gift of tongues collapsed in heat near Washburn area. He was carried to the college west of Washburn and later recovered strength after prayers by students.
Mayor Hughes will tonight send a letter to County Attorney Galen Nichola informing him that a fee trust operates in Topeka and requesting the start of action against the Trust. He will transmit evidence for use in district court, under the Kan Sa anti trust law requiring mayoral notification when a trust is found.
Cyrus Leland his wife and Mrs Lindsay with George Clark and families travel to Colorado for a week. Mrs Clark and Mr Leland with his son William plan a Colonia Springs excursion while Mr Clerk joins the Kansas trip returning for another outing.
At 3 o clock the government thermometer held at 105 degrees for an extended period, marking a longer duration of extreme heat than any prior day. May indicate continued heat conditions amid ongoing high temperatures.
The Rock Island line boosts travel to Oklahoma with additional passenger trains as excursion crowds shrink tonight. Officials note eleven extra runs have operated since the fairs began this week, supplementing regular service and northern routes.
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton overseeing Shamrock I in Greenock for completion. The yacht may depart Greenock today or by week’s end for the voyage to America. Lipton will not sail but expects to reach New York around mid next month.
Neighbors found Mrs. Dunlop in a chair Monday in Abiene near Mear Talmage. Doctors report unclear cause. officials say not suspicious. A heart condition is considered but not confirmed as the death cause. Police will continue routine inquiries.
Salt Lake City reports the next meeting of the Elke Grand Lodge with Milwaukee and Newport dates noted. Frederick W. Vanderbilt, brother of Cornelius and of Willand Vanderbilt, is described as ill with nervous prostration and largely a recluse. authorities say the condition is not serious.
New York reports authoritative siricas circles say Sir Henry Irving and Mrs Ellen Terry will undertake a twenty two weeks tour of the United States during the coming season. The announcement is described as official within theater circles.
The first defense witness Fred W. Lund paymaster for the Feabungs testifies from near the Shep herd house about 250 feet from the Fosburg home. He describes waking to trouble, seeing prints and signs around the scene, and noting a pistol at the pay office while recounting events the day before and the night of the shooting.
A fragmented OCR passage mentions Col J H Richards of Ft Scott and Eldon Lowe with a planned event in Topeka today. It hints at a political conference, a possible future senate bid, and connections to local political figures and appointments, with unclear names and dates.
A city committee examined the site for a new North Topeka woolen mill and reviewed street conditions. Investigations found older sweepers require repairs to last through the season as plans progress.
MES. NATION SUBSIDES. Mr Nation promises to be good and smash no more furniture. Her sojourn in the jail was too much for her and she does not care to repeat the experience. She was returned to the parent cell until another spirit of destruction seizes her. The jailer was promised to clean out action for a vigorous protest. It is one of the worst places pan ee e. The man with a single idea always has an exalted opinion of him.
Dixon Missouri reports water scarcity with acarcite of water sold at one dollar per barrel in Ozark region. Prices reach one dollar in some areas while others vary from twenty to sixty cents per barrel depending on distance hauled in Pulaski and surrounding counties.
Gov. Stanley faces a jail or court issue as sheriffs across Kansas hold terms expiring in coming months. The fragmented OCR reads multiple county names such as Allen, Barber, Cowley, Doniphan, Greenwood, Haskell, Johnson, Lyon, Meade, Montgomery, Ottawa, Pawnee, and Washington, with likely term dates and retirements looming.
A Papik Kan special to the Star reports the Miami County Fair Association has canceled this year’s fair because of crop damage from the south causing farmers to have nothing to exhibit. The fair was to be held in Miami County Kansas.
James Galligher Netl Belton and James Fiat accused of illegal liquor sales. A hearing before United States Commissioner Chariea was held. Proceedings described as preliminary with respondents awaiting next steps.
Roy Penwell elected as dri ace rage band leader while Lang reports rain near Emporia. King returns from Missouri aiding Bless special train from Kansas City to Chicago. Modern Wood gens Nos. 626 and 2800 to play base ball at surdeu s grave Sunday. Topeka Tennis Club to meet Leavenworth team before August tourney. LeRoy Powell conducts civil service exams for about a dozen applicants at federal Mo on the 25th 8th and 27th. Governor Stanley reports allocations for Bunce Fretwell bound for Sangamon county. Chicago chapter heads to Chicago University for related engagements today.
The preacher urges Chicago's wealthy and influential to donate time and effort to help the city’s poor, challenging them to see the suffering in dark tenements. He underscores that wealth alone does not yield a satisfying life and stresses taking action to improve society.
Mrs. Miller died last evening at 31 Chandler Street of cancer aged unknown. Funeral services at home at 2:30 PM. she was wife of a foreman at a Santa Fe plant. The notice references Thorman Walker’s funeral and mentions family. Also includes miscellaneous local notices and railroad ad lines.
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