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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
5
A new park project near Hook Island station, led by A D Walker, Hullroad Committoper, nears completion. The wooded tract covers about a quarter of a mile and thousands have toured the site during a formal opening attended by 240 town visitors.
A garbled 1901 advertisement offers travel by the Santa Fe line to San Francisco and other tours, with rates for sleeping car berths and round trips. It mentions Epworth League tours, different departure and return windows, and agent contact points in Topeka and Denver for bookings and information.
The Chickasaw face proposals over tribal governance and schooling autonomy. Government scrutiny targets teacher competency exams while internal dispute over tribal control of schools deepens friction and tax issues. An oversight panel from Muskogee and likely moves under Governor Johnston shape the outcome.
Probate Judge W F Hoch of Marion county declines to obey a Supreme Court ruling from February regarding an order of sale of property tied to Nancy Barker, heir to a homestead estate. The district court reversed, but Hoch maintains Nancy Barker is insane and that the guardian was not properly involved.
Martinson sues county for 31700 claiming cattle were injured when a herd crossed a bridge in Aubute township. The suit alleges harm to stock and involves a court action before a jury. The report mentions related local events and public concerns.
Warren M. Crosby, dry goods merchant at 613-415 Kansas avenues, to erect brick and stone three story addition 75 feet square connected to his present store. He recently purchased John Lagerstrom’s Jackson street property, lot numbers 194, 196 and 198, for expansion space, with a 14 room Taylor brick residence to be vacated by Henry Taylor. An architect is drafting plans to start construction as soon as possible, with the new building to house a large ready-to-wear department and provide 16,576 square feet of added space. The project cost is estimated around $18,000 though figures are preliminary.
Shriners bound home after their annual meeting as members from St. Louis and New York departed yesterday night following the grand ball. A few couples remain to visit parks while others travel to Columbo, Omaha, or Spokane, with plans noted but many remaining away.
Philadelphia reports on a convention where attendees debated industrial topics amid warm weather. One speaker questioned why certain policies failed, while others urged readiness for expected harbor and shipping needs. The event highlighted interest in realising new opportunities and improving overall industry conditions.
Governor Brurney issues an executive pardon to William Johnson, a prisoner in Johnexh county for a three month petit larceny sentence. The pardon cites advancing illness and sanitary concerns, noting Johnson’s release from custody to aid his condition.
Bethel College figure Chas Pariam has finished a Kansas City revival and returns to Topeka. He plans a series of meetings at Third and Jackson streets starting Sunday June 16 at 1 pm. College students will assist as noted in the program. The event runs daily at 3 pm.
Homeseekers announce tickets for excursions on the Santa Ye Route with June 4 dates in Arizona and Indiana. details list agent names and route information amid promotional notes for travelers seeking housing areas and itineraries.
BRINGS SUIT, KE. B. Good has sued the county commissioners over juror fees for an inquest into an unknown infant found in the river. The five day inquest led to a dispute on daily versus total compensation and auditor Hamilton blocked full fees. Separate case against William Bryant charged with stealing diamonds. court discharged him and auditor refused state witness fees.
The G A R headquarters will remain on the state house grounds on the east entrance floor with state officers. The administration council and executive council reached this decision after a morning conference. The rooms will be improved with paint and furnishings, ending debate about moving the department to the basement and freeing space used by W H Barnes of the horticultural society.
State Director of Free Employment Gerow announced a rapid workload as over a thousand harvest hands are already dispatched to Melds. The harvest bands began Monday with an Michigan agent selling low rate tickets ahead of schedule, while other roads continued in a steady stream to restore operations.
June telegraph items report Wilson N Jones a Choctaw chief and former governor of the nation, Elwood Mead overseeing irrigation investigations in Washington, with a streetcar accident in Cheyenne ending in amputation, and disparate notices from Merida to Brussels. The summaries touch on governors, engineers, battles, and transport incidents as brief dispatches.
Berlin dispatch notes the death of Louie Etern in the last era and a complex exchange of estates. Stern faced US complaints for not remitting 2000 marks from clients. a Ramberg court judgment was issued. Stern accepted a commercial post in Hamburg, later nullified upon learning of the judgment. Flight and ticket details advertise Santa Fe depot trips with discounts to Salt Lake City and Ogden, plus a Colorado Summer summary.
Round trip tickets on select daily at Ranta We depot with limits: ten day limit and October 2. For folders and tickets call ticket agent National Educational Association Detroit Michigan July 7 to 12 1001. The Grand Trunk railway system offers lowest rates and a new day train leaving Chicago 11 30 am to delegates.
The Ladies Music Club hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. George W Parkhurst home in Pot, with husbands as guests. A memory program followed, featuring readings and an encore laden lineup. A later bridal ceremony for Miss Jens Vandouten King and Ralph Vandouten shaded the day, with Mendelssohn music and a reception in the Gairie home, as guests paid tribute with gifts.
The marriage of Miss Betelia V Weber to Mr George A Nichols took place at the bride’s home on June 12. They plan a brief Colorado trip and will reside at 817 Madison Street after July. Nichols and Weber come from Lyndon and Topeka respectively, with friends awaiting their return.
James R. Keene's great colt Comerando suffered a foot bruise when stepping on a stone during a Monday gallop in Brooklyn New York. Trainer James Buttrey said the injury is not serious but the colt will not start in the Brooklyn Derby. Probable starters listed as All Green Blues and Bellarin with rest likely and revised tactics.
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