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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1901
Page
7
Sixty three graduates took the stage as the class celebrated with a dash of rival choral energy. Governor Stanley offered remarks while Superintendent Davidson introduced the governor and praised the school’s effort, vision, and funds invested in education.
Fragmentary OCR from a veterans themed graduation program shows a crowd on a balcony and a choir in white gowns. Speakers reference education as a civic duty and salute scholars poets musicians and leaders while shaking hands with the graduating class amid a storied ceremonial tone.
Incendiary fires struck a house owned by Abe A and a rear barn, with flames starting within minutes of each other. By 2:30 AM a second fire erupted in the same house. George Bradsimw woke to a barn fire at 345 Gelock Hurttoun Street, with hay soaked in pitch and flames at the barn door. Fire brigades were not needed in the last blaze.
German minister in Pekin Du Mumm von Schwarsenstein confirms a Chinese edict issued by the emperor on Mondas May 27. Tied to this is a mention of bonds at 4 percent and contracts awarded to Gaines Bros of Chicago over Hipp & Maloy for stationery and supplies valued above $3,600.
A chaotic note details a city waterworks issue near the police station and a public meeting. It mentions Postmaster Rodgers, graduates from Columbian and National universities, and a council session discussing water utility matters with city attorney and the waterworks committee. The text references Dewsbri and Washington DC figures in a broad, unclear context.
Fragmentary note describes a weekly schedule with a women’s mise, parish church, and YWCA gathering in the evening. References to Dunn and Re Aftermoole indicate local organizers and a planned program on Thursday and Saturday at unspecified rooms.
A Glasgow bound steamer Larentian passed Sendy Hook at 12 30 p m May 18 in distress. The vessel sent no signals and asked agents for a steam tag. Dire conditions were reported as authorities sought immediate response and aid.
Reported discussions from Buenos Ayres describe a move toward a two nation commercial treaty and reduced duties on manufactured goods as Pan American cooperation gains momentum. Observers note Brazil and Chile push for national interests while US influence grows, amid clerical tensions and domestic political strains across Rio Grande to Montevideo.
New York May 82 The World reports a possible deadlock between Lawson and the New York Yacht Club over the former Independence yacht entering the Trump travel with Constitution. The challenge committee met with Commodore Lewis Ledyard to hear Lawson’s communications. He will not discuss the controversy or allow the shares to be chartered for his boat.
General Bonnal, director of the French war school, praised the cordial receptions given to French officers by Emperor William and the German army in Berlin. He noted the growing sympathy and mutual respect between Germany and France, citing shared experiences in China and West Africa and promising to relay a message of goodwill to France.
London dispatch reports Lord Salisbury and Lord Milner at Windsor stirring Timor over South Africa policy as England cites 256 00 soldiers. Milner to explain developments. guest of the Kaiser noted. Also mentions priests en route to Rome and a New York report on a party refused entry in Mexico.
A fragmented notice filled with multiple declarations of candidacy for county offices in the Republican primaries. It lists candidates for treasurer and county clerk and references June primary dates. The text also contains employment requests and assorted classified items mixed with names and ad lines.
Fog shrouds Lake waters as a schooner with Captain Harme and a six man crew, including the muster, fails to reach Chicago aging days past the expected arrival. Local authorities issue search orders and warn of peril at sea.
The Port City market reports mixed conditions with cows and feeders steady and calves and sheep values varying. Receipts and shipments for the day are listed with prices and price ranges, highlighting activity in fat cattle and feeder demand in a fluctuating market.
Fragments of a classified section show multiple rental offers and sale items. Entries include modern five room house rent at five fifty, beds and furnishings for rental, and various sale notices for cows, beds, paper routes, and ranch property. Local names and streets are inconsistently legible.
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