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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
4
Fragmented notes report political moves in Washington and Cincinnati society seethings while discussing tariff tax debates and imperial interests. References to Admiral Sampson stamps, King Edward medals, and Alaska gold fields hint at broad national concerns amid vivid regional chatter.
An Atchison woman is in trouble amid a confusing report about water, marriage, and public notices. The account references domestic strain, weapons talk, and a tense community scene as residents react to the unfolding events.
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a woman and husband exchange vows or threats about payment, with unclear context and names. The readable text implies insistence on compliance and potential coercion, but specifics are missing to identify people, places, or events.
A collage of quip and commentary blends humorous exchanges and reflections from the Philadelphia Record. It includes wry lines on leisure and work, observations on social manners, brief anecdotes about craftsmen and city life, plus scattered notes on local happenings from Tyronte to Overbrook and Norway.
In a contentious county election recount, Parker leads after examining objected ballots. Judges and attorneys inspected ballots from the First and Beyond wards, counting contested Parker and Hughes ballots while dismissing invalid ones. Objections cited include extra strokes, marks, and names written on ballots.
Boston dated report notes Thomas W. Lawyn owner of Ae Independence denies knowledge of a New York formed syndicate to buy his yacht and says no negotiations have started. Separate New York bankruptcy filing by Adolph Chamberlain lists liabilities around 430, with petition details.
The narrative follows Bri. Scott as she contemplates her daughter Jeannette's position amid gambling temptations. Jeannette resists restraint yet claims independence, noting she has funds and a network to support herself. Scott portrays herself as a capable gambler with a desire to compete in card games, while Jeannette remains wary of costly risks.
In New York Supreme Court Justice Gildersleeve denied the protest by Edward Norton as administrator of George F. Gilman’s estate. The decision preserves Norton’s authority over estate matters. opposing counsel argued to move the case to federal courts, but the court refused.
Fragmented obituary notice notes a burial service at a local cemetery for a deceased resident. Details on name, dates, and exact location are unclear due to OCR errors, but indicates a funeral at a nearby cemetery and final resting at a listed local plot.
Chicago June 13 Mrs Lyn Pullman filed suit in Cook county court for divorce from George M Pullman Jr claiming desertion. Other brief items report Andrew Carnegie and others receiving degrees in Glasgow, a restraining injunction in New York over debenture bonds, and various unrelated notices and obituaries from June events.
Rev Dr Harcourt conducted a baptism event in Reading Pa presenting gold dollars to each child for an offering to be held in compound interest until age 31. He noted the custom dates back 1900 years and expects the gifts to benefit the church through the bank deposits. Nine infants were baptized and six more children approached the altar as the People’s Church crowd filled the pews.
Leadville Colorado reports a major mining strike at the Benton Mining property in Graham park on Elmice hill. Under John Lunberg steady prospecting yields a sulphide vein with 400 ounces silver and 0.5 ounce gold per ton, worth about 250 dollars, with no water handling required and potential for a large ore body.
Norwood Griscom married Miss Lilian Scull, age seventeen, in Atlantic City last Wednesday in what he called a joke to fool the old folks. The couple, accompanied by friends, were later at a high school event before revealing the ruse to their parents.
Lewis H. Greenwood says no one is named to succeed Herrick at the college. Herrick stays this summer to raise $10 000 for the Charles W. Jewell bequest while the executive committee reviews candidates. He denies reports linking Professor Ellie or Dr. D M Fink to the presidency and notes no official nomination has been made.
June reports describe serious rioting at La Motte and D Axemans mines in Grenoble France with French troops and horse artillery aiding the local gendarmerie. In Washington President Has More a Washington says Mel McKinley’s condition remains uncertain as the debate continues, with ongoing concern over public safety.
Illinois? Missouri Pacific Lines reports ticket agent Townsend C. P. &7.A. St. Louis Ma Kansas City Topeka and FP.E NIPPS summarizing agency details and destination notes for train service in Missouri and Kansas.
New York dispatch notes a World report that Trafley cars will soon run in Greece, connecting Athens Pipieuw and other core cities. The contract for construction is set with aims to illuminate Calemata Lyra and Patras, Patras being the kingdom’s key export seaport for cargo shipments.
Washington June 18 after the usual morning consultation of Mrs McKinley’s physician a bulletin was issued stating her condition continues to improve. The update emphasizes steady progress and hopeful outlook from the attending doctors.
New York June 18 William King from Rendout WN wandered Bowery for work. He met a young woman who claimed a false name Marjorie McDer. She recognized a scar and realized he was her missing brother. She aged 16 fled Fondout six years ago. He urged her to return home but she refused and both were jailed two days.
A Massachusetts man named Howard Blackburn set out on his second Atlantic voyage aboard a twenty five foot sloop headed for Lisbon. The trip, begun this afternoon after two o clock, follows his prior voyage to London and aims to reach Lisbon in forty five days.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Regie mighte Agalo and Paria in June with scattered notes about a Pure dee Princes te pe Kreraiolt, references to BRepublnigs, Seraite, and a 49 address line. Details are incomplete and unclear.
In Buffalo on June 12 1910 athletes open the Pan American Exposition stamina trials. 100 yard dash heats include A W Burtingmine winning heat one in 10 seconds. Heat two goes to W Watwards four yards back in 1 second. Heat three sees F Waylon win in near 1 second. Geo Hoffman wins the fourth heat with 74th regiment yard sprint. Buffalo handicap events list A G Guyfi and John Fienoean in top finishes with 48 feet and 42 feet measurements respectively.
Travelers bound for San Francisco on February 21 plan a follow up trip via the Denver and Rio Grande line. The Beenie Ling of the World will steer the journey, promoting the venture with noted actors and scenic stops as described in promotional circle chatter.
An unclear OCR item mentions a person and a moon related event with garbled wording. Readable parts suggest a biographical or public interest note but core facts are not decipherable. No clear names, places, dates, or actions emerge for a solid summary.
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