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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
5
W H Coward of Bradley traps a horned rabbit with a three inch horn near its tail. The item, claimed as a rarity, is discussed amid notes on a 2 chart and other local oddities.
Police Judge Magaw discharged defendants Dick Daniela William Tarbes Joe Smith James Jones and George Graham after a raid found disorderly house activity. Defense argued warrants and ordinance coverage were invalid. judge indicated future prosecutions hinged on a new ordinance and noted money posted for bail returned to defendants. The ruling may affect convictions against keepers and inmates in similar cases.
A May 25 dispatch reports Lord Milner set to travel to England for rest after a period of public and private attention. He plans private exchanges with Mr. Chamberlain on policy, South Africa, and constitutional reform. He will be hosted by Lord Roberts and Arthur Balfour, with limited public events expected.
A man attempted suicide by leaping for an electric rail in Brooklyn. He grabbed the third rail with both hands and suffered severe burns before bystanders and police intervened. He later told officers he was tired of states and planned a new method. Authorities deem him demented. In a separate note, a Gunpatch withdraws from the Colotne Garett and is handed to Chinese authorities for a four footnight period.
In Topeka social news, a hostess served a grand luncheon honoring Mrs. Burp Lakin with elaborate decorations, golf theme centerpieces, and guest tables loaded with attractions. Daisy Lakin and Wirt Hetherington won golf prizes. Mr. Charies entertained guests Monday evening. A separate program at the Free Congregational Church showcased lectures and musical segments attended by numerous local residents.
Maudao visits Lawrence Mise Fotecht returns from Kansas cheer visit with friends in Pratt Mun Coates E Vinewood at Woodrestsy near May. Mr. and Mrs. Ho Wnehey of St. ca ee Rho to wed with Mr. Mrs. Irvin Pribble. Mike Rose Tines of Leavenworth spending week in Topeka with Mrs. J. A. Fisher. June wedding at home of Mr. and Semt ait Biampert in Wichita. Micharles Lee returns to Salina after visit with Topeka friends. Misa Kite Brown goes to Hutchinson for week. Louis Wingert to Buffalo NY trip. Bertha Spencer of Kansas City visits Doreka. Mr. and Mrs. WS. Chaney visit Topeka friends Sunday. Meg and Mrs. Eli Clampert Anvers visit. Invitations for June 3 marriage at 433 Mon Toe street. Mrs. A. W. Lacey and guests at card party on Harrison Street in honor of Miss Erma Gates of Kansas City.
A fragmentary list of local happenings fills the page. Mentions include performances by Brann's band, school and city events, lectures at the auditorium, city council notes, and various community gatherings. The text references the state fair promotions, Salvation Army volunteers, and police or civic reports, all in a busy town records style.
Delegates discuss a secret ballot as the Nacional party in Havana remains divided over the mayoral race. Open sessions are contested while a first vote may occur Tuesday if a fit candidate is absent. Radicals claim a cautious path but anticipate final action with delegates in good humor.
Clyde Cowgill was struck in the head while playing with friends on Thursday. Doctors doubt a skull fracture but warn a fracture could lead to cerebrospinal meningitis as symptoms escalated with later toothache and head pain.
United States consul general to Guatemala Mr McNalley arrived at the Auditorian Annex en route to his Pittsburg home for a leave of absence. He declared Guatemala never more peaceful with no signs of unrest among the people. He noted U S relations improving and American goods leading in haberdashery and farm implements.
May dispatches from New York allege Germany reluctantly withdraws troops from China under pressure from diplomacy centered in Petersburg. Russia favors a guaranteed loan solution, with France expected to join and Germany likely to accept as conflicts over the Chinese debt issue intensify.
A list of real estate transfers records numerous deeds across city blocks and streets, naming grantors and buyers such as Ward, Evans, Huffman, Leland, Snyder, Lydie, and others with varying sums from 500 to 10 000 dollars. Also notes a griffin exchange, a legislature mention, and a Buffalo workers convention dated May 1902.
Noted lecturer to speak at the Grand Opera House in Topeke on Friday evening. The speaker, a former Protestant who joined the Roman Catholic faith after extensive study, will discuss his conversion and reasons for leaving his prior denomination. He is said to have been one of the country’s best known ministers before embracing Catholicism.
A dynamite explosion hurled a push car and boxes of dynamite near Hikyhor, triggering a fierce blast that wrecked the engine and caused a terrific shockwave along the line. Authorities investigate the cause and assess damage to the nearby railway facilities.
A distorted line mentions McGrouty near a shovel and a container, with unclear details about distance, freight, and a possible decontamination or dismount event. The readable fragment suggests a scene involving a person named McGrouty and objects nearby, but the exact action remains obscured.
Fragments read about a 7 pm meeting or event involving Back Island’s Evening Express, Banaxe City, and S J Louis. Details unclear but lists a location and time.
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