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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
7
A call to use The State Journal for lost and found notices, wanted items, real estate, trades, and hiring ads. It promotes three day free small ads for assistance and emphasizes 5 cents per line per day for small advertising to reach readers across Fansaz.
Councilman Griley and Councilman Myers protested the appointment of Rufus Pravin as sanitary sergeant. Mayor Hughes pressed for a ward-aligned choice, with Desith city board members Greg and Nichols on the sanitation committee. After tense deliberation Frasier was briefly favored, but opposition persisted and the mayor stated neither Myers nor Griley endorsed the final pick.
A dense entry list records numerous real estate transfers including the Brute to Broher deed for 40 dollars in west halter southwest quarter 18-12-16, Halley to Claus 5 for 210 dollars, and tax deeds to Emery Brobst and G Moger. Other entries mention transfers in Silver Lake, Valencia Town, Downtite Street, and Ott & Tewkebury additions, with prices ranging from 0 to 3800 dollars and various lot fractions and quarters.
Count Castellane and Countess Castellane in bicycle costumes caused a disturbance at a Paris church. The sexton barred them after a quarrel lasting about twenty minutes. The bishop later refused entry, citing no grounds to allow the couple into the cathedral despite their request to meet the bishop.
President Frost selects a committee member to oversee Chautauqua Day duties in Ottawa. The notice outlines the plan, timing, and roles for the event, with events and safety considerations noted for the city.
London June 2 an American offers £6,000 for the introduction of his daughter into British society. An advertisement asks for an English lady as chaperon for his daughter arriving for a month long stay. Also reported, a compulsory winding up order was made against the British-American corporation, with voluntary liquidation to follow. The Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a daylight Buffalo to New York ride with stopovers and touring cars.
In Seward County J C Burford bought land after claims of a wheat farm near Liberal. H W Simmons, held on a warrant, is released on a $500 bond. Burford accuses Simmons of misrepresentation on land value and tenancy, with farm output details cited.
Police surprised H Tincher and EB Wich at Pineber and Fathered their sores with a small stock of beer. They were released on bail after officers found goods scattered at a nearby plane. A second visit led to further seizures including chairs tables kegs and a bottle.
A Twentieth Kansas soldier suffered a second stroke after collapsing at a parade on Tetterson Street. The report notes heat and age as factors, with observers citing a severe attack that left him unable to speak. Wagner is described as prostrated, amid surrounding praise and concern. Also announced is a Populist county central committee meeting in Welmn on June 15 at 8 p.m. All Populists invited. Wagner is listed as chairman and E C Fowler as secretary.
An academic figure in Kansas speaks in favor of evolution as God’s method of creation and explains his belief that science and theology can align. The statement, delivered during his time in Mexico and tied to his Methodist affiliations, highlights tensions over Origins and doctrine within the church.
Meriden residents in town and visiting relatives together with local notices include plans for guests, a boarding facility opening at 208 West Norris Street for transients and boarders, a kitchen shower for Mrs. Oscar Bevler, and social gatherings featuring card games and a flower-filled home event.
Promoter Pauline Henriette Lions of Chicago arrives to supervise plans for a palatial women’s clubhouse under the act and consults with New York officials. A site near Forty seventh Street and Fifth Avenue is under advisement as construction methods and safety measures gain committee support for a second Chicago style clubhouse.
Homeseekers' Excursions on the Santa Fe Route offer tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Rocky Mountains Colorado and more with fares around $200 for travel to the destinations. Information missing and spelling errors noted. subjects and routes appear in compressed OCR form.
Auction notice describes sale of a seven room front dwelling at a corner lot with five blocks to a focal point. Mentions purchaser terms and owner plans, urging interested buyers to inspect and bid. Government and local assessors named?
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