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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
4
The New York banking scene signals money is readily available as lenders propose a 10 million dollar loan for gambling ventures. Commentators note Wall Street figures boast liquidity, while broader policy and legal concerns spark debate over third-term politics and state liquor laws.
A jumble of garbled lines mentions a proposed 87.400 church by Catholics of Tortington, beer by a county party, Pioneer reunion in Edwards county, a Carrie Nation and Peet Funstow fence, gold legality in Jemill county, no drug store permits, Hogardus breaking close balls in Harper county, and various scattered phrases about prairie, smoke, and amusements. The text is severely garbled with many unreadable names and places.
Topeka hosts Prof William G Stewart vital statistician and Mutual Life Insurance actuary on a Kansas agency review tour. He meets agents and Kansas management with Mr Richard A McCurdy’s staff cited as industry leaders. Telegraphed greetings praised Topeka agency ambitions and cordial relations.
Fort Scott judge married Ming Lydia Wallace of Topeka and Sir Bana Wolfe of Flora Illinois in Tremont hotel parlor on Thursday evening. Police had tracked two lovers who ran away after being listed under assumed names.
May 10 Leavenworth Kansas Mrs W A Johnstar Topeka is elected president Mrs elite Daniels Leavenworth vice Mee Beare A Barker cases Hutchinson treasurer M Jey Columbus iter The meeting journals tonight
Governor Stanley appointed the board of medical examination and registration this afternoon. The physicians appointed are Eer F. Lewis of Hepler, G. F. Johnson of Lakin, B. W. Williston of Homeopathy, Roby of Topeka, Granada of Grenola, and E. Packer of Osage City.
Henry Taylor aged five, son of Wal Taylor, wandered streets overnight after being sent on a streetcar ride to a father’s home on Seventh Street. He rang bells with no answer, wandered Lincoln Street until found by a Mrs. Margaret Gan who knew him and notified his mother.
The district court jury, trying Eph Payne, colored, for assault with intent to commit manslaughter, found him guilty after about a half hour. Payne quarreled with Frank Murphy, the depot watchman, last January, when Murphy ordered Payne’s brother out of the building. Payne sought Murphy, fired, and Murphy pursued, both firing shots.
Rear Admiral Sehley arrived in London en route to the United States. He is accompanied by Lieutenant James H. Sears and will dine with Mr. Choate the United Stars ambassador. He visits relatives of the Stuart-Wortleys and will stay about ten days before sailing for New York.
A garbled OCR fragment notes purchases of morays and small trade actions involving bears and hams. The readable elements indicate a purchase or trade event centered on marine life and meat products, set in a local market context with unclear names and dates.
New York May 10 F B Hilton Co suspended business to determine status and resume Monday. Augustua C OR and Alonzo W Foster led a bankruptcy petition in US district court with 64 000 in liabilities and no assets. The rally in prices continued to the close with the best prices of the day. Louise Jones delivered a class address at the State Normal school in Emporia. Lost Boy Found Dead in Cromwell Creek near One Hundred and Sixty-first Street. Wheat condition report shows winter wheat at 941 23 267 000 acres.
Fragmented obituary note states Frank Deyo died at his parents home on East Elxiah Avenue. Age several months is implied with unclear dates. Funeral details not readable. document shows weather and community references rather than a clear service plan.
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