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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1901
Page
7
An old advertisement touts Dr Fowler's Extract of Wis Busvtersy as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims to aid travelers and promises a boon to health, with testimonials to its effectiveness and a focus on ease of use and relief.
Fort Scott Kansas July 20 Dad Toda recalls the Benders case and the national hunt for their capture. He notes extensive detective work and large rewards but suggests many leads faded or proved unreliable as reports spread by Chicago sources and local inquiries.
Wellington Sask July 30 Mine Alice Trewin aged around 10 and Mabel Hull aged 15 ran away from home last Thursday morning. They traveled southeast of Wellington to South Maven where they recovered between 0 and 0 from locals. A Wellington man connected to the case is believed to have urged the girls to flee and arranged the departure. Allen Irwin is 22 years old and their associate. The money involved belonged to their parents.
Chas Hoffman of Bushton near Emporia was bound over for a grand jury hearing in Leavenworth after arrest for defrauding the government by securing a pension under another name. A Confederate veteran, he claimed to be a Union soldier who drew a pension until death, and prosecutors say he sought a pension as that soldier.
Telegraph from Baltimore reports Col Johy O Day of Springfield Missouri died in Baltimore from paralysis. He chaired Missouri Democratic state committee in 1864 when the party sent a delegation to Congress. He married three times. all wives survive him after divorces from the first two spouses.
Houston reports a Vaughan brother arrested following the shooting of Patrolman William Wein in an incident near a place described as five feet from the victim, with the killer dying later. The Vaughan family recently moved from Powiter Swings Georgia where their father lies.
The dry weather has reduced potato supply entering Cincinnati markets. A local commission firm gained control of the limited stock today, noting a price around 678. The situation limits availability for buyers in the city.
Vague OCR text from Toledo Ohio reports a jail incident this morning as a turnkey escorting prisoners to breakfast was allegedly held up by two revolvers and locked in a cell. Names and details are unclear due to damaged text.
Bellstedt's famous band arrived from Atchivon to Topeka for two concerts honoring the Globe's twenty fourth birthday. Afternoon at 3 and evening at 8 at Garfield park feature a strong programme. Gate City Court No 22, Tribe of Ber Hur, held its fourth weekly meeting with 73 members, highlighting ritual work.
Lord Staverdale, an Englishman about 24, has arrived in New York. He intends to tour the United States and will be attached to the earldom in Dost attac. The report is partial and contains garbled text.
A blurred North Topeka column lists residents and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Watts returning from Meriden, Miss Grace Houghtelin visiting Denver, Miss Florence Musson visiting to Jowell City, and Lena Cook celebrating her eighth birthday with friends. Also mentions post delivery petition response, Santa Fe annex discussion, and local tradesmen advertisements.
Postmaster Guthrie in Manhattan announced initial examinations for applicants to join the free delivery service. Leroy Powell, superintendent of the city mall post office and local civil service secretary, will oversee the process. Manhattan will add two carriers soon, with service likely to start October 1.
Fragmentary OCR text lists bids and repairs for a rental property in the Teer Seats Ward area. Mentions include a bid for “Bus-quite ble” and references to repairs, wind exposure, and quick repairs. Names and locations are unclear due to garbled text.
A column of real estate transfers details numerous W Be Swift and wife to Sidney W Miller and others, including prices from 0 to 3,000, and parcels across Madison, Buchanan, and Norton areas. Transactions cover northwest, southwest and northeast quarters, lot lines, and additions in Oakl and Center, Throop and Ritchie, with numerous family names and spouses.
The Wabash Railroad promotes itself as the only line with through trains from Kansas City to Buffalo and sleeping cars to New York, claiming the fastest time. It notes two thirds of the way around Exposition grounds for through passengers to view the Electric Display without stopping in Buffalo, promising a day saved for travelers bound for New York and Boston.
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