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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1901
Page
3
A long article describes a dilapidated crematory dump on the riverbank seen as ornamental and not functional. Claims allege garbage is not burned, breeding disease, prompting a sanitary inquiry by a city committee led by Major Hughes and other aldermen.
The council reviews petitions for pavement along Kan avenue and other streets with proposed costs per yard for paving and sidewalk work. Officials approve advertising for bids, set terms, and discuss use of funds under the city lease laws while preparations for a mayorship contest timeline continue.
May 14 report claims a major deal will establish the largest smelter in the United States at Peru in this county. The Independent Smelter Company of gas wells at Peru will fund the project and erect the smelter and office buildings. Upon completion, the plant will employ 25 men and smelt about one fourth of the nation’s output. A Hartford druggist touts a remedy called Shamber Line Cake Cholra chee Rew edy as a remarkable cure, with a customer bragging of its quick relief and a claim of dramatic improvements after use.
Reports from Emporia indicate chinch bugs damaged corn and other grains across the county over the last ten weeks. Farmers describe considerable harm as young corn emerges and the pests feed aggressively on multiple grains.
A garbled health bulletin warns of cough related illnesses and possible contagious diseases. The readable text suggests monitoring symptoms and seeking care for fever and other indications, with emphasis on prevention and proper medical guidance.
A California fruit season ends with rail shortages easing, as Santa Fe and Southern Pacific plan more cars and power. Growers faced high costs and delayed shipments due to scarce equipment, but recent moves aim to move citrus quickly to markets. Projections expect 10 000 to 20 000 carloads next year, reducing fruit prices and freight rates.
Engineer James F. Roddy has been named new engine foreman succeeding J. J. Coffey who was appointed transmanier of the middle division. The May 35 effective date is noted though the text is unclear. Roddy’s promotion is praised as universally satisfactory to the company and its men. The article also mentions changes in train service, corporate movements, and local railroad-related activities in McPherson and surrounding areas.
A worker hurt his knee on the job and has been out since. Digan of the tin shop edged Montag in a local contest. Andrew Peterson, an elderly tin worker, recently visited St. Louis to see a son and returned in better condition. Additional notes mention a crash at Medgey, a firemen’s loan, and local pool activities involving Brew, Hust, Tennpeon, and Ep sineer.
In Kanraa Clits Missouri May 14 Alt e y Wedge of Joplin was appointed receiver for Liegel Sanders Live stock Commission after a suit by Prank Rockefeller of Cleveland a major stockholder. Rockefeller accuses Siegel of scheme using notes and mortgages to divert about 225000 and to move debts to new entities while using company funds to pay old company debts. He claims Siegel used straw men and discounted notes to drain assets and pressured him to sign guarantees of the indebtedness affecting banks including National Bank of Commerce and State Bank of Carthage.
A May fraternal aid meeting in Lawrence will conclude the general session with new officers elected for the 27,000-member organization having a $40 million protection stake. Separately, Leavenworth will host a circuit court trial for Indian defendant Jack Spear for his alleged crimes against family. Also reported: Fort Scott anticipates a natural gas venture with a pledged $5,000 toward a five-thousand-dollar goal and related civic planning.
Nursing mothers seek Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil to aid pregnancy and lactation. The product is advertised as nourishing food and a aid to digestion, claimed to increase milk supply and improve quality if milk is scanty.
Testimonial letters describe chronic fatigue swelling and stomach pain easing after trying Swamp Root. Mrs. Mars Engpibiard of Lynn and Mrs. Criswell of Kansas City credit kidney tonic for renewed strength, fewer attacks, and improved health after long doctor prescribed treatments failed.
A vintage advertisement promises a free sample bottle of Swamp Root for kidney liver and bladder trouble. It urges readers to mail to Kilmer Co in Binghamton New York and to include a testimonial book, noting the Topeka Daily State Journal as the source.
An older health ad explains kidney and bladder troubles stem from organ disorders and promotes Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a remedy. It outlines signs of kidney issues, claims the product cleanses the blood, and suggests trying a bottle with a three-day urine test to confirm relief.
Samuel North of North Forgetful City was sentenced to eighteen months in federal prison by Judge W C Hook after pleading guilty to posing as a pension attorney and defrauding two women of about $30. North, who claimed illiteracy, professed innocence, saying he could not read or write and recalled his past as a preacher before entering pension work.
City Engineer Wise discusses Topeka street crossing plates in The Municipal Journal May issue. He notes plans to replace old wooden crossings with metal plates at seven fifty per set, with center street name plates and removable outer plates, claiming no extra cost beyond standard plates.
Judge W C Hook presided in chambers at the federal building Monday afternoon starting at five o clock. The session issued several minor orders with no decisions rendered. The case involving Mary E was mentioned but no ruling announced.
Topeka police arrested Perry Thompson, Thomas Mathers, and Th Thomone on Sunday by order of the Wilson county sheriff. They were sought for defrauding a bank of 23 dollars by mortgaging stock and later disposing of it.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and places with unclear meaning. The readable parts reference a person named A Danforth and a location Lacra Georgia, with garbled phrases that hinder coherent summary. The intended event or outcome remains obscured.
Government expert George J. Adams of the US geological survey returns from southeastern Kansas and Indian Territory. He prepares a report detailing arcs with richest air and creek head and a map showing the district including Buffalo Benedict Nembesha Peru Caffeyville Bartesville Chelsea Iola Humboldt Chanute Thayer Cherryvale and Independence.
Daniels says Leedy, bound for the Klondike, had lost most of his money in mining. The Kansan former sub. deputy claimed to be nearly ruined and said he would buy a second class steamship ticket with only forty dollars left, after shaking hands with Leedy aboard the Nome-bound vessel.
On Kansas avenue Monday Governor Stanley acted excitedly causing many to fear a riot near the state base. Officer Walker later explained the scene by presenting a six-inch fox terrier chained six feet, the governor’s pet for his son Eugene, calming the crowd.
Chas Miller of Topeka and Mrs N C Collins were bound over to the federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Nuckols after arrests in Kansas City. They face charges of devising a scheme to defraud using the United States malls with bonds set at 2000 and 1000 dollars respectively. Federal detectives anticipate further developments.
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