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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
6
Police investigate a trove of liquor and a bizarre frost fallen contraption at a Tropal Uiiliard location. The site yielded a keg of whisky and a trap door setup amid scattered items as officers sealed the scene and warned of possible danger. Deserter from Fort Leavenworth is urged to surrender.
A fragmented 19th century ad recounts a dramatic recovery from "nerve wreck" after using Grape-Nuts, claiming the product rebuilds brain and nerve matter through wheat and barley. The anecdote follows a West Haven woman and endorses the cereal as a proven, factory-pure food with no additives.
A muddled report ties a deserter from the Fourteenth Cavalry to a nuisance arrest at 200 Karas Ave. Bond posted to appear today. Police and Judge Lindeau attended a news picnic while a group led by Chet Stahl involved in a disorderly house charge. Three young men paid $22 each. findings await season police court.
The article details a contested mayoral race where Parker and Hughes reportedly tied on basic votes, with Hughes shown leading by including disputed ballots. It covers expert opinions, court notes, and attorney actions as Clemens and others discuss how double ballots might affect the outcome, amid Supreme Court proceedings and ongoing count reversals.
The text questions ballot integrity and voting procedures surrounding Parker and Hughes. It argues that Parker won by thirty votes, while critics allege technical flaws and biased standards were used to skew the recount. It condemns efforts to disqualify ballots over minor issues like tobacco juice marks.
The Church of the Assur graduates Elizabeth Miler Gertrude Wise Grace Fotey Clinton Zercher William Butler Daniel Clem vote and John Oberhausen received diplomas from the paro chial sekog. An operetta A Peaceful Assault featured Maurie McMuffen Edward Mooney in leading roles. Maurice McMullen later won election as senator, celebrated by town officials and a brass band. A pantomime Suwane River sung by Albert Morkla and Vira Brown, with Gertie Wine reciting The Taber Rael Door, drew praise. The Revel of the Natede charm won applause and a large chorus sang Over Fields of Clover.
Henry Frick and son Childe will travel through Europe for two months to gather ideas for Carnegie Museum in Pittsburgh. Frederick Webster heads taxidermy efforts while the pair visit London and Berlin Imperial Museum to study specimens and methods for future display.
Canadian Pacific to build about eight miles of branch lines in Manitoba for a cash bonus of 75 000 dollars to the province. Premier Roblin said the lines will help farms move grain to market amid a strong wheat outlook.
The notice lists eight trains to Buffalo from Chicago on Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway, with two new services recently placed in service. Morning departures from Chicago are at 6:90 and 10:30, including a 309 and 29 point by Betalo.
Mrs D W Nellin entertained at her King Street home this afternoon for Mrs Seart of Provo City Utah. The gathering of Atlantean club members and friends featured a plain program with late afternoon refreshments, and plans for future yearbook issues and officer elections were discussed.
Evening gathering in Lawrence honored Miss Basket Stanley and the bride Nellie Breidenbeld. Attendees included Ellie Jones Margaret Johnston Prorence Welsh Lorn Berry Maud Frost, John E Frost family HY Touma White Virginine, Scott Nicholson and others. Bride and groom departed for their future home in Mexico City after 10 o'clock Wednesday morning.
Washington reports that Corporal Daburon of the Sixteenth regiment of colonial infantry received a Second Class gold medal for heroism near Yanetung during the Pekin operation. He saved two American soldiers from drowning in the Pet River after they fell in while allied forces advanced.
Victoria British Columbia June 20 The Crows Nest Southern Hallway company signed a provincial government pact to extend the railway linking the Crows Nest coal mines with the Great Northern line at Montana. They have two years to complete the 55 miles in British Columbia and 5 miles in Montana with October 1 next set as completion target under the act.
The thirty fourth annual convention of the American Railway Master Mechanics Association opened in Saratoga N Y with discussions on running high speed pay tonnage rating. Leaders discussed topics raised by Crawford of Birmingham Als Wembuss Mclntosh of Jersey and Van Cleve of St Louis with Join Mae of Cleveland contributing.
A Kansas City Star report from Boonville says Tobe Fisher, a Black man, is the only fatality from last night's storm that destroyed multiple properties. Ten to twelve others were injured lightly by flying debris, but everyone is said to be around today. Estimated property damage runs into several thousand dollars.
Harrisburg reports the senate defeated the ballot reform bill known as the Guffey bill. Though tied to Democratic figures Cochran and the national committeeman, Democrats voted solidly against the measure. They objected to committee changes by the Republican majority which they say wrecked reform features.
Washington June 20 The new Italian minister to Japan Moelejart arrived en route to Tokyo but press reports misnamed him as United States minister. The successor to Baron Fava is Marquis Miraspiss who reached Buenos Aires and is meeting Italian authorities before final assignment.
Nash Turner will ride Bonnibert in the American Derby at Warrington Park on Saturday. The Paradger departs today for Chicesy and will be ridden to the big race by Piggott. The event covers 6d 2 miles half, with Piggott aboard.
A Norfolk and Western railroad wreck near Bluefield West Virginia on June 2 killed James Pruist and Beverly Kinder. The engineer escaped by jumping as three cars jumped the track on the Clinch Valley division.
President John E Prost of the Commercial Club announced delegates to the International Mining Congress in Batse Jaahae Sey. They include Pelee Mt Honan AH Bates Bop werk.
The fragment notes a Rev. 3 D Fran connection with O. U. in Athens as of June. Details are incomplete with missing dates and context.
Brownell Neer county attendee at a convention in Buffalo New York. Reports keep visiting friends, visits to Baxter's ice cream, and family movements including Mrs Kits Garrison and Miss Dora Homberg guests. Wedding notices include Edna Pitt and Jesse Fournier ceremony at a church in Birmingham. An elaborate Ellienstein Krauss wedding reception follows with ornate decorations and guests.
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The clipping mentions paving plans on various streets, calls for curb and sidewalk repairs, and updates on local supervisors and contracts. It notes city connections to funding for payin and maintenance, with references to officials, schools, and transportation matters.
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