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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1901
Page
8
An old advertisement warns that neglecting a cough leads to consumption. It claims Hyomel can cure and prevent coughs bronchitis and death, urging parents to protect families. The promo lists prices and offers a free five day trial and book from The R T Booth Co. Chicago.
Frank H. Poster was chosen as chairman of a five member Commercial Club committee to work with the streets and walks panel and county commissioners on acquiring park grounds for the city. The group advocated a free park connected to Central Park and possible use for races. The club also discussed bankruptcy law reform and a local factory site project with the Cloughley automobile concern.
Russell B Harrison son of ex president Benjamin Harrison is admitted to practice law by state and federal courts in Indianapolis and plans to open his own office. He cites completing his legal training and his late father’s wish to pursue justice against perceived mistreatment by the War Department.
Berlin reports renewed talk of an impending divorce between the grand duke and grand duchess of Hexee. Their incompatibilities have widened since marriage, with separation seen as inevitable. Both are children of the late Queen Victoria, who attended their Coburg wedding on April 49, 18xx, amid an imperial gathering.
Readers in Shawnee and nearby counties see a collage of local happenings from convicts near Topeka to city police, road blocks and a bustling Topeka scene. Mentions include governor hearings, street repairs, church sessions, theater tours, and small business notes amid a chaotic stream of short items.
A fire at M. O. Stone & Co. on Euclid avenue trapped workers on the factory floor. Miss Graham died from injuries after leaping from a fifth story window into nets. Others survived with injuries as firemen aided around $110,000 in property losses across tenants and neighbors.
Armourdale Kansas November 13 Frank Shinn a drug clerk linked to L P T Prank drug store was arrested on Elk county sheriff information. Shinn formerly worked at Howard Kansas and two years ago was convicted on eight counts of selling narcotics. He received 30 days per count and $100 per count totaling 240 days and $800 in fines. He appealed to the supreme court and the decision upheld the conviction. Sheriff Hamilton heads to Kansas City to return Shinn to Howard jail to serve the sentence. He had been free on a $4 500 bond during appeal.
The eleventh district convention of the Knight of Pythias of Kansas met in Larned on Nov 13 with grand chancellor W. J. Duval of Wichita and grand inner guard Harry Brice of Cimarron in attendance. About 200 Knights represented nearly every lodge in the district as the third rank was conferred last night by the grand chancellor and his assistants.
At 7 last evening a burglar entered the home of Jesse James Jr. at 1212 East Twenty third Street. The thief watered rooms on the first floor, stole a diamond ring and $1800 in cash, then set fire to curtains and portieres. Mrs. James, hearing the disturbance, extinguished the flames with a quilt but saw no suspect, leaving no clue.
The Chavo arrived at Buenos Ayres after rescuing the captain and crew from the French ship Axton abandoned off Terra del Fuego. It also picked up 21 of Axton’s crew, with six more missing. The Glencaird was lost off Port Margaret Island with most of its crew drowned.
Missouri and Kansas football officials Dr. Clark W. Hetherington and George L. Foster met in Kansas City to arrange the Thanksgiving day Interstate game. Grounds at Exposition ball park are in dispute as dismantling begins, delaying definite terms. Dale Gear to handle game business once terms are agreed. Not married by telephoned plans.
A reader recalls years of coffee causing nerves and nightmares and credits Postum Food Coffee with restoring sleep and calm. The letter urges others to quit coffee, notes improved health, and asks that the name not be published.
Doctor and patient testimonials praise Peruna for cold relief and catarrh cure. Dr S B Hartman extols its benefits and offers free advice, urging warm feet and chest, open air activity, and regular doses. Readers are invited to write for guidance at The Hartman Sanitarium.
Meriden reports show a rough night as a group led by Chief West captured a lone hobo on a train and marched him uptown. The event spurred talk of rewards but the prisoner was found broke and vanished. Revival meetings progress with Elder Dice preaching and W H Limric closing a Christian effort. Local leaders weigh political bids with J O Peebler eyeing next year’s race while M A Mosler ships 1 762 barrels of apples to Pittsburgh and plans more.
Real estate transfers include Wee and Hodgson to Laura A for $1200 covering lots 32 and 34 in Branner Hirose North Klots addition. Blair Reiniger to Chan F Hardy for $500 involving lots 61i and 648 Lane ot in Martin Dennis addition, plus lots 406, 408, 420 and north Hale 45 Van Buren. lot 490 and south 12 of 392 and 345 and south half of S87 Jaden in War Cuttin addition. David Cellds to Geo Hagan, 220, part NW 4 26 li 18.
The Y M C A night school provides a free business course including letter writing spelling and punctuation. Professors J Rodetish and C B Van Horm teach with personal attention, and graduates will receive the International certificate. For details visit the station office on East Eighth.
Nov 13 report on the Brotherhood of American Yeomen second day proceedings. The event planned to cover the United States and Canada with permanent headquarters to be established. A proposed appropriation of 476,000 from the reserve fund for a building was blocked.
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