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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1900

Page

5

One Third Fare Proposal Overstate Revenue in County Bailout

Fragmented OCR text appears to describe a proposed one third fare in Meat county involving a swindle and a confusing list of names and places. The readable portions imply a transportation or toll rate discussion with references to counties Pratt, Pawnee, and Hutchinson. No clear event date or outcome is present.

Winkie Meat County Biitt Wieninetty Wreblien Couktronsiawe Yale Lamare Pawnee Tomgea Purmber Marper Fucper Jatton Hutchinson

Fragmented Runic Account From Old China War Ledger

A garbled 19th century style report describes events around a Chinese conflict, naming religious figures, towns, and observers. The text references a vessel route, a May to June timeline, and scattered mentions of places like New Dn and pastoral sites, with unclear sequence and numerous transcription errors.

Hutchinnon and Return Ticket Offer Sound Like Train Fare Note

Fragmentary OCR notes mention a Hutchinnon return ticket and price around four dollars six five cents with unclear origin or transit details. Readers are reminded this item appears as a ticket offer or fare notice and lacks complete context or locations.

Chinese Fight to Resist Health Camp Plan in San Francisco

Chinese Consul General Ho Yow opposes a health camp relocation and vows to resist, fearing compulsory confinement at Mission Rock. He warns doctors will test specimens of immigrants and urges negotiation over forced quarantine amid mounting tensions with American physicians.

San Francisco Ho Yow Deane Miason Rock Daned of Health Sean Hialth Ee

HoldUp At Street Fair Ends In Settlement

A street fair dispute ends with a settlement after an attempted hold up. Dr. Gray’s and manager Dr. Ginny face claims of losses and deductions totaling over two thousand dollars. Workers initially paid 16 dollars weekly now seek about 70 dollars amid negotiations.

JD. Ginny Gray Nigel Piscers

Fire on Pavement Leads to Fine for John McGee

A garbled report states John McGee was fined $10 after a pavement fire at Sixth Avenue and Jackins Street. John Mettee allegedly admitted starting the fire but claimed ignorance of the prohibition. Offee Lucas reportedly arrested him and warned it could have harsher penalties. Citizens without funds to pay fines were urged to seek city help.

John McGee John Mettee Offee Lucas Sicth Avenue Jackins

City Officials Seek Injunction On Public Health Measures

June 5 report describes city council plans for an injunction related to health board actions and quarantines. Attornies for several parties seek court intervention as health measures and marriage license issues are reviewed amid local governance proceedings.

Swanson Undercuts Topeka Brick Paving Bid War

Amid delays and bids from St Joe and Lawrence brick firms, Swanson won the lowest paving bid at $1.24 per square yard for several Topeka avenues and streets. The council planned a Friday meeting to finalize awards as disputes over brick supply and contractor reliability persisted.

Corinantes Lawrence St Jon John Hillahie Capital Blainonan Seasio Swanson Whille Thev Topeka Avenue Fourteenth Street City Hell Second Street Third Wrest Eleventh Street Harrison Street Monroe Sixth Avenue Tenth Avenue Taylor Street Seventh Street Mr. Evanson Monroe Street Third Sireet Tasior Satcosts Hila John Ritchie C. B Ramasy Wall & Huriey Bie Block, Laird & Pinckman Swineon Bente Colorado BR. R. Kipsey Fort Scott Kellebhe Onc Wall Hanteg Ewe Aiee Solsett Syeen Oce J. Bladonan Swenson St. Joe Bt Bhavan Lawrence Pinot Mir Bt Kon Mmysele Topeka Shayoe Drewmied Mr. Stevens Mr. Swanson Walla Arnee Ata Brewers Warner Stevens Pitino Eeeh Porbes Eho Ruohanin Bern Willlane Binet

Topeka Social Notes Highlight Wide Network of Guests

Mary Moon Wis attends a Monday afternoon party hosted by Misses Myrtle and Ivah Davie on Topeka Avenue. The event featured a vegetable contest, readings, and a dainty tea. A long list of attendees includes Mrs. Warner, Miss Amy Overmyer, Miss Elizabeth Cole, Miss Grace Church, Miss Winnl-Prescont, and many others from Sabetha, Hiawatha, Emporia, and nearby towns.

Miles Mary Moon Wis Iittie Mtmble Myrtle Ivah Davie Topeka Avenue Hincheen Mia Charles Halnte Sabetha Hina Crane Exina McClintock Asing Lilien Whitelock Mise Atme Haines Sabetho Mise Lut Stevens Hiawatha Mies Helen Moon Winnifred Wellcome Mise Florence‘ Wellcome Mies Busie Gay Minx Gertude Devereux Milas Theresa Romaingtop Mish Florence Roskington Misa Dairy Lakin Helen Thorpoon Mika Vera Lajw Afiss Nina ‘Thomas Misa May Thomas Minnie Cook Nelle Lincoln Miss Cook Warner Amy Overmyer Elizabeth Cole Grace

Rock Island Route Round Trip Tie in Colorado

Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo report a round trip fare of S400 with return option noted as good but unclear. The entry references travel between the three cities and a date near the 21st, though details are fragmented.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Train Fare Round Trip From Denver to Springs to Pueblo

Fare listed as 24 dollars for a Denver to Colorado Springs to Pueblo round trip with tickets going on sale June 1. A note mentions a stopover point at Saforage and signs by Dye yenre and Thdured ta te in aged pairs. unauthentic text appears, listing names including W. Squires and B. Walker, a pharmacist, with unclear address and garbled wording.

China Che Presbytertiin the Hey Aire Bunce Gul April Vetera Rte Wil Sé Arkunnad Arigona Tritory Louisiana Neve Alexied Tex Uino Bucks Fey Saforage Common Pointe W. Squires B. Walker Pharmaicisi

Topeka Daily Snaps Amid City Activity

City notes: May food inspector reports 20 units. E W Poindexter heads to Chicago. Tena Zeis to build a $2500 residence at 1114 Harrison. new tennis court at Huntoon and Topeka. many visitors from Kansas City and Emporia. state board of undertakers in Dodge City. capstone placed on new city building. several council and court actions noted. races on Harrison street. various local officials and educators mentioned with ongoing meetings and appointments.

W. Poindexter Popence Wu Washnurn College Stout Missouri Charles M. Sheldon Fifteenth Street John Madden Emporia E_ Zeis Harrison Street A. Rabkin Hutchinson Huntoon Street Topeka Guy Sackett Marionbee Topek State Board of Examiners For Undertakers Dodge City New City Boston Charles L. Hobart Newton Kanaan Mat Lreexe Harricon T. A. Hubbard Rome Amon Maegley Santa Fe Chicago E. F. Caldwell J. J. Brady Lawrence World H_ B Hogebsom Shawnee County Normal Institute Parsons Stanley Cums Citizens’ Protective League Chemuti-pooll Tax League Old Court House G. W. Closcon Santa Be Fuel Newton L. H. McKinney

KU Alumni Team Lines Up For Home Game This Afternoon

The KU alumni roster lists Curry as catcher Gear on mound Todd at short Hogaboom first Carroll second Matteson third Sherman left field Chamberlain center Griggs Seid Black shore as substitute Topeka provides Curry Hogeboom Chamberlain and Sherman. Religious Telescope praises Toreke State Journal for supporting the new Clolted Teethren church in Teka Trop belie Pastor Rev B C Goblonts leads a growing church with 104 members after six years of effort and steady donor support.

Bhawnée Douglas Grimsley Washburn College Pail Brooks Lawrence Curry Gear Todd Hogaboom Carrol Matteson Sherman Fieid Chamberlain Griggs Blackshore Topeka Hogeboom Toreke Teka Trop B.C. Goblonts Coblents Christ

Gallery decision sets Topeka auditorium chairs at $1 each

Grand Rapids School Furniture of Grand Rupide Michigan will supply birch chairs for the Topeka auditorium at ten cents each. The club chairman Mr George W Crane led a review finding a Grand Haits 1.08 chair and recommends not constructing the gallery above the stage, saving 200 seats. The Commercial club will request city council to approve. Opening expenses to be paid from the club’s entertainment fund.

Grand Rapids School Furniture Company Grand Rupide Mich Topeka Whhm George W. Crane Randem Aturr Crane Craneland Medelman Lexx Thas Hulland Auditoria

North Topeka Notes On Visits And Church Events

North Topeka items note residents visiting relatives in Horton Elgin and Muncie ind while others travel to Atchison Parkersburg and Argentine. The city missionary group will meet at Garfield Park this afternoon with a basket supper. Ladies society meets after noon for church business. Mrs Frank Hatcie heads to Baltimore for two months with relatives. The Good Shepherd debt has fallen from over 22000 to about 3400.

Kimball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Carey Topeka Avenus Horton Kas Elgin Shuft Arthur , Kane Arthur Atchison Kane Sharrard Missionary Church of the Good Shepherd Prank Hatcie Quincy Street Bal-timore Ladies’ Society Karnas Avenue M. E St Indien G. W. Currier George Kansas City Edwin Brazier Mim Kinesville Miss Sturdyvin Narvey Eans Oti Ar George Formeris

North Topeka Bridge Plans Stir Public Action

In Brooklyn New York the article discusses local hopes for North Topeka improvements including sidewalks and bridges. A public meeting is urged to organize commissions to assess and push forward construction while noting past predictions and tax concerns. Local opposition faded as work continued.

Two More Absorbed Retail Ice Dealers Join The Trust

The Trust absorbs two more ice dealers, John Humbert and partners, selling their provisions to The People's Ice Company and exiting the field. Meade remains in quarantine in San Francisco, with release delayed to mid next week as smallpox concerns trigger continued detention of the ship Meade at quarantine grounds.

People's Fee Coompany. Com John Humbert People's Fce Company Meade San Francisco Treneport Meade

Prisoner dies after three room sentence in San Francisco

Robert Bradley, a self confessed counterfeit, was found dead after being sentenced to three rooms in the penitentiary by Judge De Hayes of the United States district court. Membrt disease was the cause.

Bentence San Francisco Robert Bradley de Hayes United States Dietrict Court

The Liver's Duty and Bitter Cures Malaria

The liver cleanses blood and produces bile, with bitters aiding digestion and easing constipation and dizziness. A suggested remedy is Starkey bitters. also mentions revenue stamp and malaria fever and ague cure claims.

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