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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1901
Page
7
The New York Yacht Club secretary released details of thirty five regattas including Thames and Glen Cove events. Sailings on June five are planned with potential clashes as Columbia and Constitution are poised for their first outings.
The state charter board granted a charter to the Port Scott lola and Weaters Railroad Company to Fort Scott, with capital stock, proposing to build a line through Mourben Aller Woodsubun and other towns. The Western Land Company and bank building improvements are noted in the related filings. Additional items include citizenship pardons and a list of individuals facing charges, along with a special train to Topeka.
Dean Sykes preached on the license of the tongue and its evil effects at Grace Cathedral, condemning slander and evil speaking. He urged believers to be doers of the word, warned against uncharitable talk, and cited St James to rebuke those who cloak malice in pious talk.
Transit note shows a $2.67 fare via the Santa Fe route from Eaness City to Retate with tickets issued June 1. Return trips available daily in each direction on the same schedule.
North Topeka society items list visitors and gatherings across the area. Entries mention C. F. French, Mrs. Tripp, Will Groen, Emily caretakers, and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Nelswonder visiting Silver Lake. A telegraph operator heads to a month’s vacation, while a Santa Fe crew and local residents prepare for upcoming events and ball games.
Washington dispatch reports two line vacancies in General Miles’s staff due to Lieut. Col Francis Michler’s death and Lieut. Col HK Binshey’s transfer. Lieut. Col Samuel Reber will become military secretary and Lieut Col 3 PF Mois will serve as de camp. Reber is Miles’s son-in-law.
London June 20 A Letter in France notes the weekly crop review reporting deficient rains in England threatening below average yields. France shows balanced wheat, Germany and Austria foresee large deficits, while the United States may have a substantial surplus. Rain needed to prevent grave crop injury, with potential shifts in wheat markets as trade balances adjust.
In Newport Ohio on June 10 James A. Hampton, seeking proof in a divorce case, watched his wife’s house with a witness. Early Saturday a man named Robert Arey arrived at a rear door, Hampton was shot, and Arey then shot himself, dying the next night.
Scattered showers forecast across Kansas with Topeka possibly affected. Last week’s rain map shows wide variance with county totals from trace to over 3 inches. eastern counties like Douglas and Franklin report higher totals while western regions show lighter amounts. Today’s forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday with possible local thunderstorms. cooler conditions expected in the west. Pickets go on sale June 10 with Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly tickets available June 22 to July 6.
A jumble of old time classified items includes cosmetics claims for Batti-Skin Cream and Powder, requests for a saddle horse, and several short job and rental notices. It mentions Albert Horton Jr and Bri class Dos with unrelated phrases and misspelled place names such as Havenport Iowa and Colorado Springs. The text reflects a distressed OCR fragment from a journal page with miscellaneous “WANTED” notices and product pitches.
Police report a raid on a joint run by Hempton at 400 Kansas Avenue described as the Bhrovesy Bight. Officers seized a keg of beer, whisky, two glasses, and cheap meals as evidence. Cases pending after prior arrests while allegations include a Harmsworth-like altercation and a shooting near Byrd's house with multiple deaths claimed. Also listed are travel specials to Buffalo exposition, Shetland ponies for sale or trade, and a Rock Island to Topeka special train for Mystic Bring events.
Fragmented OCR text shows various classified items including RENT and FOR SALE with scattered names and addresses. Content references multiple items like barns, rental spaces, and miscellaneous sales with unclear details and broken phrases. Strong entities include Kansas Avenue and Paul Minn. ATOM POR EXCHANGE appears as a line item amid the jumble.
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