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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
5
Unclear readable lines show scattered names such as Kesich Athan May Tang Byrd Lee and Mies Alice Hart with garbled text around media and individuals. No coherent event or context.
A string of names and brief mentions records visits, travels, and social events. From Katems City to Lawrence and Emporia, residents plan short trips and attend gatherings. several people return from trips or host small receptions, with naming of hosts and attendees scattered throughout the page.
A wedding in Tule features Wwenks and Mrs Wwtte with relatives present. The groom’s sister Afr Cluod Marsh attends as family ties are celebrated. Central reception marks a formal vows ceremony with Mim Martin Davis as the bride in Kanesity, joined by friends.
March 15 reports an interview in London chambers of commerce with Colonial Secretary Chamberlain. He discussed making West Africa more habitable and noted government plans to apportion tropical colony wealth while in office, referencing long-term development and administration of the region.
New York March 18 report that W. C. Whitney denies an offer of 700 for Garry Hermann the fast colt favored for the American Derby. Whitney left Albena BC and emphatically denies the rumor of a $236000 bid.
Mrs Atamie Worrall of Topeka a noted art connoisseur and winner in a designer contest carried the Honora Por design for ladies costumes. Carrie L Ward of Bayonne also tied for the prize in the fifty dollar award by the magazine publisher in New York. Also notes include Paus Pona the wrestler returning to France after a draw with Ernest Hoeber at Madison Square Garden and a local tailor moving to 11 West 7th Street Security Building showcasing new spring styles.
Fragmented notes report registration books closing in March, city events and venues, theater previews, band appearances, and political chatter. Mentions include Gibraltar Drug Co goldfish display, a Santa Be shop, Washburn debates, and local school commencements with May exercises.
A garbled report notes rapid progress in an unspecified patent area, mentioning TM 44 and AI improving quickly and likely to roll out within the stated days. No additional summaries or dates are readable.
Civic women consider forming a club after spring elections and continue work before primaries. Ward leaders report on canvass efforts, with mixed views on precincts, election arrangements, and registration drives while Col Hughes thanks supporters for pre primaries work and waterworks stance. League meetings set for Thursdays through the election period.
Arthur Townsend of New York reportedly attempted suicide in Montreal after a telegram to his brother John J Townsend, a lawyer and Union Club member, announced he had shot himself. Townsend, a wealthy bachelor, had been living at the Brevoort house and his mother was in Paris. His brothers Hugh and another Townsend headed to Montreal.
A compilation of short telegraphic notices: a captain's court martial sentence in the Army mail service for duplicating pay accounts. Texas attorney general Smith reports. Judge Hays dies of angina in Michigan at 57 after three Congress terms. Andrew Carnegie offers library funds to Montce N. D. and Charlotte. Maine votes on prohibitory amendment. W J Bryan salutes J G Johnson. labor ministry orders Macedonian rifle clubs disarmed. will of former Secretary Eyvarta probate. St George Utah reports on John C McCutcheon’s health. Asheville artist McCutcheon improving.
A Chicago committee pushing to host the Olympian games in 1930 plans a fundraising goal of 100000 dollars in a first step. The move targets major beneficiaries including railways and other interests expected to gain financially from the event.
The text notes surface and elevated roads for the area and hotel and business districts. It states the state will pledge steps toward securing the games once funds are in sight. The committee aims to raise the remaining $200,000 by private or public means.
A Tammany leader's district details Croker's plans for his English estate. A landscaped grounds overhaul includes a lake replacing a pool, grand gates at the entrance, and a new driveway. A landscape gardener directs work as Croker finances the alterations, sparking attention in nearby Moat House and Letcotown.
Miss Annie Tracy of Horton sues Dr. Swan and others alleging 15 000 damages from improper quarantine for smallpox. She claims Pratt and Horton health officials confined her in a single room with a smallpox patient for three weeks causing injury to health and reputation. The suit names the American Bond and Trust Company and seeks defense from the attorney general.
New York reports a mutiny aboard the steamer Camperdown and the firing crew were discharged by commissioner Ehicite. The men, shipped under Britt papers, faced authorities but were released. J Morgan planned no sailings, staying in New York likely until March 3 as talks continued on the fate of the mutineers.
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