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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
11
Income in February reaches new high with growing crops and steady yields. Chanute reports over 5 000 dollars debt paid off this season as rainfall and receipts improve. County farm lands totaling 7 000 acres are divided into seven pastures, large harvests anticipated.
In Cherryvale a lone gunman resisted a large police force as hundreds of men gathered. The incident escalated when gunfire was exchanged and the standoff ended with the assailant threatening the crowd before officers responded.
A garbled fragment mentions a tree, winter, life and stamps with unclear names. The text reads like a broken draft, offering little concrete detail but hinting at melancholy mood and possible recollection of events or objects.
A garbled account depicts a chaotic confrontation with references to a crowd, a person named Jaden, and a muttered exchange amid a gathering. The text shifts to a weather report from Lawrence dated March 2, noting a colder February, cloud cover, and 17 cloudy days with below average temperatures.
A scattered church notice describes services at multiple locales with ministers Rev Bowman and Rev Fong, noting a Sunday schedule around 130 pm and references to a Wesleyan-Southern Methodist context, with varied details about speaker names and locations.
A historical note on alum as an ingredient in baking powders, warning that many cheap powders contain alum and cost only a few cents per pound while cream of tartar is far pricier. The piece also mentions St David’s Day celebrations and local society events with names and venues, reflecting standard community notices.
Homeseekers excursion via the Santa Fe Route on March 9 and 19 visits Arizona New Mexico and Texas. The trip advertises opportunities for settlers to learn about land and housing options across several southwestern states.
Transfers record sequence of property dealings including Quanter et al to James Beary and others, detailing portions of quarter sections, specific avenues such as Kansas avenue, and various parcels in Sixth Avenue areas. Includes prices like 280 and 19000 and notes partial lots and additions referenced with lot numbers and quarter descriptions.
Nervous and unsettled stomachs described with weak appetite and indigestion. The ad promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a quick tonic to settle the stomach, prevent attacks of La Grippe, and restore digestive comfort.
A conference committee was appointed to reconcile differences between houses. Senators Morehouse and Firepatrick were named representatives. The effort aims to revive the book bill and move toward agreement, with Republicans showing cautious optimism despite uncertain public reception.
A scrambled OCR fragment outlines legislative items and names without clear context. It references appropriations, senate and house actions, and various pending bills on state examiner duties public water systems and other topics. Names like Senator Boreas Di and Representative Maced appear amid garbled lines.
A garbled report describes a proposed appropriation and the summer appointment by Governor B Staniery. Protests followed an amendment vote 40 to 26 and a bill to insert the provision into the miscellaneous appropriation. Names mentioned include Parichat, A. Mitchel, W. H Barnes, and H. F. Sheilon.
The state house heating and lighting plant will be removed due to extensive smoke and soot damage. The site remains undetermined, with condemnation powers reserved for executive and legislative actions. compensation for the site is set at 7,500 dollars.
The 1896 legislature appropriated about 4.53 million dollars, with both houses actively working toward a final total near 4.8 million. Officials expect the final figure to exceed the initial by roughly 300,000 dollars, reaching about 4.87 million.
Senator McMillan waved the anti grain pooling order while Dixon faced a refused pay figure. The house denied matching funds for Sylvanus Dixon amid investigations into populist officeholders. The record lists appropriations for various state institutions and figures, including hospital and city costs, with several named locales.
A fragmented report from Atal Wichita mentions orphan home services, guardians funds, and local training efforts with references to Leavenworth and nearby county facilities. It notes a closing scene witnessed by Mr Smith and a denial from Mason, with Abrahams endorsed for the Fourth Ward.
Washington March 2 most members of the Kansas delegation complete congressional work and plan to return home soon after the Inaugural ceremonies. Senator Baker and Representatives Curtis and Bowersock will depart Tuesday night. Calderhead, Bailey, Reeder, Jackson and Ridgely leave later this week. Milter remains about ten days for pension work. Burton aids in pension matters. Grimes weighs secretaryship prospects. Members will meet old colleagues in Curtis committee room Tuesday afternoon to seek harmonious organization for the state's interests.
The district court returned a guilty verdict against Chamberlain, accused of perjury in a case involving Denizen and a stock broker J. B. Forty. Chamberlain testified he was ordered to procure certain items. the defense may move for a new trial. Awaiting bond decision and possible appeal to the supreme court.
The raid occurred around 1 o clock, officers from several units raided a house on the northeast corner of Wigth and aoe streets. Nine officers detained those inside, including five women and one man named George Fox. Several detainees are rumored connected to state legislators. A woman, known locally, avoided arrest by paying $25. Officers listed include Cale Stab, Dongyan, Bernard, Ring, Wales, Memiey, Lemley, Pavey, Lucas, and Carpenter.
A local notice states the Indies of es home will meet with Bra J. F leis on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The fragmentary notice confirms a scheduled gathering and time.
Chicago March 2 Judge Elbredgr Hanecy of the circuit court was today nominated for mayor by the Republican city convention on the eighth ballot.
The obituary notes the death of The-of Bete Te Set aged 24 of 1x19 Fifth Street. Funeral from St Sa church Tuesday at 1 30 PM. Mrs ML Thoms wife of the former pastor of First Ra oe church of Tattle Rock died last night at Through the Picturesque Blue Mountains.
Concert by Misa Wallis featuring Clarence Bady performed in Chi venue Seth seat cleare Watch Us by pers for a cent of sale of seats. Nearby event includes basketball at MOA with a 5-20 Zul Mu CA Topeka venue MC.
Fragmentary OCR note appears to reference a weight trial and court terms with names and dates. The text is garbled but suggests a legal proceeding with mentions of judge or attorneys and a timeline. No coherent actions or outcomes are clearly stated.
Fragmentary text references a monument for Francis and Major Anderson. Details are unclear due to OCR errors, but imply a dedication or ceremony involving a military figure and a company. Specific names, dates, or locations are unreadable, leaving the main action as an intended monument for Francis and Major Anderson.
The first Ottawa report on the oratorical contest misstates standings. It lists J. C. Quinn of Quiana and Malouin Gerrard of Burn third, while Mr Garrard was not tied with the Emporia speaker for third place.
Fragmentary text mentions a church for Manila to be erected on ground given by a manufacturer and abeler Mrs Knox Robinann. It references an Episcopal church and American university proponents, with uncertain details about site and naming.
Fragmented OCR text references a February event with unnamed officials including a Lemley and a person named Pete. Mentions a station, a special nation, and phrases about Springsteen medicine and a meeting with a manager and secretary. Details are unclear and names may be distorted.
A Topeka audience packed the Cramford last night for Under the Stedl Robe a swashbuckling romance with Gilmore in the title role de Berault. The production pleased the crowd despite a broken sword incident and strong supporting work by Renee de Cochefore. The evening also featured a short hoop game note mentioning Topeka basketball plans and local club lines.
Fragmented OCR style personals item mentions names and phrases like recoveries from grip and nerve, addressing several individuals and places in a jumbled sequence. Key entities are unclear, with multiple garbled terms and dubious references to people and locations.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Indigestion margins and a lesson schedule. Names and places are garbled with scattered references to Topeka Seed House and fare details. The readable fragments suggest a local notice or brief but lack coherent events or clear subjects.
Fragmentary notes show travel and game listings for Washington DC events with return costs around 31 dollars. Mentions basketball at Lincoln and YMCA activities with times and destinations, but specifics are unclear due to OCR errors.
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