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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1901

Page

6

Anniv Day events and social notes at Mer Soecote

Reading of Mer Soecote anniversary day exercises on Saturday featured a pleasant afternoon at noon, with decorations, a guessing game called the “Flown Wedding,” and prizes. The event highlighted by Miss Helen Bharlet, Louise Marjory Genes, and many attendees, followed by a party with refreshments and various personal notices of local residents' visits, visits to New York, Topeka, Kansas City, and Arkansas City, along with plans for upcoming social events and church gatherings.

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Farrington and Grambine Attend Card Invitation Note

Fragmented read as names Shoehr herman Farrington Guy Grambine Carl Myimon Wille Wood and others linked to an invitation event with Mrs Pirntes Cards am Wed Sams Tires Hone Ads fires Tl Kay.

Foreigners and German aims stir bitter views in Pekin

Reports quote Wever and others arguing Chinese hostility persists. The discussion centers on German evacuation, protection of legations, and possible expansion into Manchuria. Officials warn of ongoing tensions as rulers weigh policy decisions and responses to unrest in China.

Prines Oukhtom Sest HumiChief Bank Ate Hung Chong Li Hung Chane Germany Pekin Welen Mteer China Pekis Manchuria Guiana Olivinese Jn

Fast Hacer Injured In Brooklyn Handicap Incident

New York May 27 Benaitar son of Furendole favorite in the Brooklyn handicap may not tee again this year. He was badly hurt in a race when Brackay’s trncigute interfered after the start, sending Conray over the rail and injuring Banastar. The accident ended the race with Hanastar third and Stand ing leading by a head.

Banavtar Mackay New York Benaitar Furendole Brooklyn Notamin Ae Bindlee Bown Nee Conray Herbert Hanastar Dom Basustar Stande Esol Dajan Chio Standine

Missouri History Society Eyes Statewide Lecture Series

A Missouri university official will lead a statewide lecture series on state history for the Missouri History Society. The event aims to explore early settlements and notable figures, with participation from regional historians and educators.

White Case Transferred to U S Circuit Court

The Hanase City Sunrnal reports the transfer of the case from the district to the United States circuit court. It mentions Seed Wolkele and a test of ere ad in Yoreseint with the Twensein fauna and notes Veterans and regiments linked to Spanish War era memorials.

Sunrnal Nes Edward White Va Journal Company Atstrice Weandotle County Cnled States Circuit Court Tey Trankaelpe

Rock Island Express Reports Topeka Kayess City 5 Louis

Topeka and Kayess City are listed with five Louis at seven p m in an evening Express notice. The fragmented item references Rock Island and a local event time.

Rock Island Evening Express Topeka Kayess City Louis Kaneas City St. Louis

General Assembly Debates State Funding and Reinstatement Measures

Fragmented notes show discussions in the General Assembly on appropriations for a United States station, relief funds, and reinstatement of a commission. Delaware delegate J. Bryan backs Basin of the Five Thousand dollars for a Dolab Bay station while steps proceed for coal mines and relief programs.

Generel Assembly Maines United Prestevertan General Peceny McCepth Paine J. Byin Delaware Dolaib Bay Loudun Aayut Egypl Gordon

Bradbury Fronts After County Commissioner Nomination Withdrawal

Lt Howe and George W Anderson withdraw from the Third district county commissioner race in Shawnee county. Bradbury touted as strong candidate with city and county support. Bradbury, a longtime Topeka resident, known for bridge work and Good Roads movement, praised as progressive and energetic candidate with broad backing.

Howe George W. Anderson Shawnie County William Bradbury Bredbury Kawiereae Bradbury Kansas Stasnet Topeka Ee Ja Washbursetese Alware Eltteen Ike Whee

Big Damage Suit Brought Over Damages Alleged

William Bryan sues Frank Mateler for 725000 damages in district court. Robbery at Metzter home on Clay Street near Ninth leads to arrest of Shes, Dorn, and Bryan. Bryan seeks 25 dollars for reputation and 16000 for health due to jail confinement.

Willam Bryan Frank Mateler Metzter Clay Dhrest Ninth Este Pranks Bryan Sait

Parkhurst Wins In District Court Verdict

The district court jury Saturday afternoon awarded Fratka against Parkhurst in a case arising from a pancake tour dispute linked to the Topeka Milling Company. The milling firm sought $1.00 as a claimed account tied to Parkhurst’s agreement to place a brand of flour in the milk company market. The jury found no claim against Parkhurst.

Fratka Topeka Milling Company Topeks McMing Company Parkhurst

Preaches to Graduates Dr J D Countermine Delivers Sermon

Dr J D Countermine delivers the graduation sermon to theTioweim hheti ardveol wither Virat Presbyterian church Friday. The address praised the best gifts and urged growth in faith and service. Also reports murder of Sarah Parker by Sam Reed near Glady Fork with a wounded accomplice and Reed’s escape. Taylor defeats Jacquelin in May races. Habeas corpus petition filed for Mrs Lola Bonine over the killing of Ayres in a hotel. Black Diamond train to New York with Buffalo stopover and through tickets to Newark and Philadelphia.

Countermine Tiowéim Hheti Ardveol Virat Presbyterian Church Tha Cerathinnas UK Welten Pet Show Sweethear Sarah Parker Sam Reed Glady Fork War Dooley Reed

Kalsas City Fare Advertised Near Route Details

An old fare notice lists a round trip to Kalsas City priced at 267 dollars via the Banta Fs Route. The timetable hints at travel dates from May 20 to June with a mix of illegible text but indicates a promotional travel option.

Kalsas City Banta Fs Kansas City Santa Fe

Aidja and Her Lions at Garfield Park Casino Show

Alda and her sons presented a lions act at Garfield Park Casino. A crowd watched while she sold tickets, stayed at the box, and her assistant managed the lions, using a whip and a thong to coax the animals. The segment ended with the group moving toward a Kansas City stop.

Alda Garfield Park Aidre Kansas City

Willard and Poster Seek Fortune in Texas Land Strike

Frank G. Willard of Potwin Kansas and Frank Poster traveled to Beaumont Texas to inspect several thousand acres of land in the Texas oil belt. If oil is found a big stock company may be formed. the deal traces back to loans by Willard’s father and a complex inheritance that returned portions of land to George Willard. The holdings include timbered areas likely to yield revenue regardless of oil outcomes.

Frank G. Willard Greenwood Avenues Potwin Frank Poster Beaumont Tes Mr. Willard Willard Mr. Poster Wien George Willard Texas

Nation case against jailer dismissed on absence

Carrie Nation’s charge of indecent abusive language against jailer Jailer HD Smith was dismissed when Nation did not appear to prosecute. Joseph Reed described Smith as too principled to insult a lady and urged dismissal amid claims of a put up job. Nation’s secretary reported police promised to notify her when the case would be called.

Smith Jaier HD Smith Carrie Nation Indy Irs Nation Hanvas City White

Chicago Pastor Defends Army Canteen at Humboldt Park

The Rev. Dexter defended the army canteen at a Humboldt Park church service in Chicago on May 27. He opposed extremism demanding Congress abolish temperance restrictions and noted his resignation from the Baptist ministers’ commission after their refusal to receive his report on the canteen question.

Chicago BR Texter Humboldt Park Congress Dexter Port Sheridan Parkhurst Seng Wilde Elinisters

Santos Wins Great Whitsuntide Cap At Hurst Park

George Holtardes' Santos won the Great Whitsuntide tumnd cap at the Hurst Park meeting led by J Dawson Jr. Rambling Kalle was beaten and Capt Forester's Mortix finished third in the Whitsuntide event.

Santol Lends Hurst Park Tandon Atay George Holtardes Santos J. Dawson, Jr Kalle Ebenad Capt. Forester Mortix

Topeka to Kansas City and St. Louis This Evening

Fragmentary notice describes an evening departure from Topeka for Kansas City and St. Louis at 7 p m. It mentions Dr De Costa and a lecture at a church in Avprus Kepimnal Y and references a physician’s office hours and contact details in Topeka.

de Costa Juntin Fe Dei Costa Distin Ben Ia Sayeos Menineer Topeka Jane Tel Bouras

Topeka notes and society updates from Central Avenue church

In Topeka myriad society items and local notices: Christian church meetings, church delegates to the diocesan convention, new officers for the Women’s Auxiliary and Degree of Honor farewell for Mrs Taggart, Rev Thomson’s arrival from China to join his Topeka family, and Epworth League officers elected after a three day Kansas Avenue ME Church gathering. Also reported are neighborhood visits, travel plans, and a Topeka district social calendar.

Topeka C.D. Myars Yeaterday Ralph Grantvilla Fee Botardas Seo Simename Elizabeth Stalieetitte Watts Meriden Kan Laurent Street Nerth Jackson Street Silver Lake Albert Kistler J. Watts Kansas City WS .Taggart Cisses Tan Ruth Tasgart Yeeurday San Francisco Tag Joseph Davies Mra Dounce Martha Kimiball Barrett Block Bonor Taggart H. Pit Quincy Street Thomson Ie Graves Thomson Miwon Kia Shanghai Pekin Huang-Ien Chehking Octavia Greenwood Loriies ‘Siinaret Church of the Tool Shepherd Alles Salford Heloise Green Solecki Maud Banister Jessie Campbell Walter Davin Kanexe Avenue I A. Surrey Shalath Dene Mesara J, Kney Stock Knute Withers Museen Swarts Vie Thendere Wilkie van Buren Street South M E Geo Y Tovekas Frat View Lee Ves Mio Myrtie Mossadore Hird Vies Chis A Hinh Sulver Lakes Peat Irwin North Topeka Arthuies Aira. J. Re Mtuition Wort Topeka M_ Goudy Husiineanes M_ Oliver Piles Zula Pawliey Potia Kimball West Garden Street Afiss Hertha Smith Ant Permelia Curls Jessie Priddy

Spiritualists Here and Aprons of Change in Nebraska Meeting

Spiritists gathered as Mr Kates urged gradual evolution over sudden leaps toward a higher life. He urged Presbyterians to engage constructively and said religion has suffered from war. A Nebraska State Spiritualist secretary spoke on Roth and Its Tenoration, highlighting press sustenance and future importance. Mrs Kater entertained with stories as sessions continued with morning business and afternoon talks. President Parrett of Boston was unlikely to attend due to a call centers issue.

Kale Mr. Kates Mrr. Kates Neebraska Kater Parrett Boston

Collect in North Topeka Rock Island Clerks Instructed to Stop It Depot

In North Topeka postal clerks were ordered by P Tart superintendent of the railway mail service to collect mail from two boxes at the Glan Parite depot north Topeka. Previously only Union Pacific clerks did this, a week trial requested by Postmaster Guthrie, aimed to aid hide mills and speed mail on the first train.

North Topeka Rock Island Hock Possa P. Tart Railway Mail Service Tha Glan Parite Depoe Tha Norte Topeka Union Partito Guthrie Union Pacific Tie We Pot

South Carolina Monument Dedication Sparks Senate Bid Talk

At Chickamauga South Carolina’s Stor McSweeny attends the dedication service and hints he might run for the U S Senate in the coming primary though no official announcement is made. Wiles Jones, Democratic chairman, announced his candidacy yesterday and calls a July 2 committee meeting to coordinate the campaign.

Chattanooss Stor McSweeny Sourh South Carolina Chickatiéaga United States Senate Wiles Jones

Rising Sun Prohibition Party Offsets Ballot Poses

Prohibition party files for inclusion on the ballot with a complex slate as Secretary of State William Leavenworth presides over the process. The article notes party disputes and timing for member filings, while Republicans and Democrats have not yet chosen a standard bearer.

Poisoned by Gases Case Seeks $10000 Damages

B F Dooley, formerly with the American Smelting and Refining Co. of Argentine Kan, sues for $10000 alleging lung and stomach poisoning from work exposure in 1900. He claims lasting illness prevents him from returning to labor, and the case moved from Wyandotte District Court to the U S Circuit Court. Injuries cited include stomach cramps and swelling in limbs. Many details appear tangled in the record.

BF. Dooley B. F. Dooley Kan Dooley Dainteek Amelior Dowley Telont Kapsac bin Sult Wyandotte

President of Chile Faces Prostitution Probe in New York

In New York Ty, authorities reveal a commission of three physicians to conduct thorough examinations of Panama Canal workers alleged to engage in proscribed acts. The aim is to prevent harm from potential medical conditions and to deter repeat offenses among the labor force.

New York, Ty Eathracatia

Honor Prom The Sultan Decorates Dr Monroe

Dr Edward Monroe receives a decoration from the Ottoman government as the American recipient, amid praise for Prof Morris and their work on high explosives and the discovery of Smokelene powder. General Lew Wallace is noted among others in the ceremony.

Edward Monroe Tanher Mire Lew Wallace Wublan Morris Corlines Munroe Nat Veolt Treasury

Fragmented Weather Notice From Fractured OCR

A damaged page fragment reports general fair conditions with low rain. It lists scattered city names and temperatures in a garbled forecast format, including Montgomery and Ottawa references and several unreadable lines.

Haste and Hinder: Fock & Towne Civil Case Notes

A cryptic, error-filled OCR fragment references Fock and Towne with mentions of certifies, bolted evidence, and a fleet statement. The text hints at disputes over a late claim, a lawsuit against Quineron, and a reduced value claim related to an anti-activity shore matter.

Fock & Towne Eh Sanuer Corse Frashton Altho Keck Toune

Fragmentary note on trade and relations with South Africa

A garbled OCR fragment discusses Africa trade and a referenced opportunity. It mentions Yueh and May 27 and hints at Che and Connie as related names, with vague references to South Africa and possible developments in trade or diplomacy. The legible parts are insufficient for clear details or outcomes.

Fragmented Note Seems to Describe Gathered Names

A garbled OCR fragment mentions names and a gathering. Hard to read context but implies people meeting or being recorded. No clear event, place, date, or roles are identifiable. Further readable text needed for concrete facts.

Potkarrnd Sula Sitiaiteh Fem Ha Era

Four SE techs report in the early stage of Potkarrnd and Sula Sitiaiteh, with notable activity by the Potkarrnd project team and local experts in the field. The brief notes ongoing testing and preliminary findings.

Noted Tenor Dead in Turts After Concert Run

Reports say the famed tenor Carl Car bemeral died after attending a Maurice Grau Opera Company performance in Turts. Funeral rites are planned by the Grau troupe with Carl Car bemeral listed among the deceased.

Alf Turts Sear Carl Car Bemeral Maurice Grau Opera Company

Prigoes on Their Travels Arrive in Denver May Day

Prinees Alert and Jacquen De Brogie of Paris arrived in Denver from Galvester and relocate to Chicago for new postings. The pair, described as Reliowecans, are seen boarding trains as travel continues amid growing international interest.

Prigoes Denver Colo Prinees Alert Jacquen “de Brogie Paris Galvester Chicago

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