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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1901
Page
10
Myron White weighs a proposition on playing football at Ann Arbor this year. The former coach 42 XCD contemplates hiring Western material while awaiting the outcome.
Reports say Santa Fe and others are building storage tracks and inclined dump facilities to hold several hundred tons of coal along routes. At Topeka a large storage track could dump coal ready for quick use, with Newton and Ottawa basins forming similar depots. Officials claim the plan speeds unloading in emergencies, boosting coal movement and readiness across the system.
June report from Finports notes Banta Fe crews lag on a proposed Orient road right of way. Delays threaten a sharp curve through residence property, forcing purchase and rerouting north or south of the city. Orient officials say resistance mounts and may drop Emporia from the line if not essential.
An OCR filled item details multiple railway shop staff including Willem Cremer recovering from illness, Charles Cremer promoting to air pump foreman, A A Vogel injuring a finger, and Lydia Campbell attempting suicide by leaping from a train car near Topeka. It reports on shop assignments, personnel changes, and a proposed Topeka baseball league aided by merchants. Reverend Besar speaks at a gospel meeting on the railway line.
A historical newspaper item describes shop activity and disruptions at Munyon's Cold Cure, with workers detained or absent for various reasons. It mentions trades at Harehounsy and Santa Fe streets, boiler and plumbing issues, and several named workers such as Edward Toad and John, plus references to repairs, water service, and concrete foundations.
A county committee led by C P Underrall has prepared petitions for taxpayers and county voters. The group met at the Commercial club and aims to present the petitions to the county commissioners. Officials anticipate county action and vigorous efforts to pursue the project.
A Regnannsit, 48, who lived near Lo T Yount at Valen ois, was in Topeka the week and called upon Mr. Yount. Neghanquit has two sons one who graduated from the State university at Lawrence and is studying for the print at Roms another who is in school at Lawrence and will graduate soon.
Ottawa Kansas June 15 One hundred and twenty nine boys and girls from district schools in this county received diplomas at the annual graduation exercises held at the First Baptist church. Exercises were supervised by Superintendent E E Smith. Professor M Pieid of Topeka delivered the speech.
The following fourth class postmasters were appointed today. J. R. Wadley for Glen Crouse Cowley County Kansas P. W. Johnson for Weshan Wallace County Oklahoma RD Harbin for Dunavant Jefferson County and M Rebman for Biutre, eet Jefferson Grant County Oklahoma
A quirky ill ad from North Hans Street promotes a patent remedy for malaria fever ague and stomach troubles. The notice emphasizes gentle but effective relief, selling the product for 2 cents at Sea's drug store.
In Topeka council actions, the nine-member body clashed over a city salary ordinance, with a near-tie vote and a last-minute shift by Nichols. The plan would raise mayor and council pay plus city attorney and deputy, while trimming other allowances. Debate centered on budgeting amid debt and service needs, ending with a defeated ordinance and a special session set for June 24.
Abilene Kansas reports Mrs M D Thitler aged 45 found in a room five miles south of Chipman with the top of her head blown off by a shotgun. Cause not learned. In New York Dudley Fe Wallee, relative of Rear Admiral Walite, ends life by inhaling gas at his boarding place after business reverses. San Francisco notes Oregon repairs post wreck will require about six months in dry dock, cost about 250000 dollars.
J T Weather of Wyandotte Mich recounts an illness described as consumption and an attack of yaeno. He credits De Kinga New Discovery with curing the cough and lung trouble after other doctors failed. The testimonial mentions relief from throat and nose symptoms and lists trial bottle costs and availability.
A long letter from Bertha GittA Col EL and others praises Peruna as a cure for catarrh and general ill health. The testimonials claim improved vigor and relief from winter ailments, with doctors recommending Peruna as essential for women’s health and urinary or respiratory issues. The piece presents Peruna as a universal remedy sought by many across the United States.
London dispatch reports renewed labor unrest in Saint Petersburg with Baltic yard strikers allying with workers from the Gvortinans works. The clash drew military response as authorities moved to suppress the violence amid severe conditions. Tickets for Ottawa Chauisugus Assembly sale listed with dates and prices.
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