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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1901
Page
7
Monthly changes in Topeka police staff include the resignation of E. White to attend school and the usual officer transfers. A door was kicked in and a depleted keg rescued during a day’s events with Peace Guardians. An inquiry notes cost of new line gear and questions whether the police force is adequately staffed.
A chaotic incident near the fort and castle led to the arrest of Lewis Gray. The court warned against dangerous conduct endangering children. A fruit store disturbance involved Abe Brubaker and Jones Page, with Page seeking repayment on a note. Separately, Chicago Telephone workers struck for higher wages, affecting repairs.
Plans reveal a new Curtis Hall domestic science building at Nfasielt Institute in Lawrence. The structure will house domestic arts rooms on the first floor and classrooms and sewing, bathing, and dressmaking facilities on the second.
Dispatch from Prevaria reports that Botha attacked oral forts near Zdluland with about forty Boers to raid cattle owned by natives. The chief refused to abandon defense, remaining true to his king, forcing Botha to pivot between invasion or retreat along the frontier.
Paris telegram reports France’s religious orders have three days to apply for authorization under the new associations law. Of about 1500 communities, 5 male and 805 female orders already received prior authorization. remaining groups must file. Total establishments number 620 plus 22,47 needing state council authorization. Some orders have not yet applied.
A report describes a new election law causing voter confusion with multiple ballot sections. Voters face separate choices for township officers, county commissioner, board proposals, state officers, and a possible district item, with judges preparing to guide ballots at the polls.
Unclear note warns the St Ananias Club risks dissolution if a vital scrapbook is not returned. An official request seeks the item’s return to the archives with a reward offered for its recovery.
London dispatch reports British gunboats deterred Anwer of Nejd from attacking Rowett. Telegraph notes Turkey may target Bowet Vrama and move troops across desert, aided by camels and water along a half way caravan route.
Cable from Hong Kong reports the Haset mission at Plan Tong in northern Kwang Tung burned by Triad rebels. Missionaries escaped and reached Kia Ying Chow.
An attack on Collier of Cherokee, Texas, left him lame and unable to sit without cushions. He recovered after using Plastria fitters, reporting a transformation to a new man. The note praises backache and kidney relief and directs readers to A J Atwood & Sons Drug Store in Kansas Avenue.
On sale from September 28 to October 7 inclusive crediting Rock Island route tickets between Wichita and Topeka with three trains daily. Return limit set for October 7. Passenger price shown as four dollars six two cents. Local stations and schedule details accompany the fare notice.
Work has begun on the Rossville and Silver Lake bridges with piles in hand for the Rossville structure. The ig driver will start sinking piles into the river on Monday. There are twenty curs of material on the ground for the bridge project. The Pocketye The Silver Lake bridge has begun breaking.
London reports that France remains Turkey’s warmest ally despite tensions and mutual misunderstandings. In New York, Albert C. Bostwick plans to lower the world automobile record at Yonkers on a 40 horsepower car, targeting a sub sixty second Empire City track lap and challenging Fournier’s mark.
Bulletin urges travel to the Buffalo Pan Am Expo with through service via the Akron Route from St Louis. Excursion tickets available daily, with advance ticket and sleeping car arrangements through J T Foley in San Antonio and J St Chesbrough in St Louis. Rex Dyspepsia Tablets advertised with money back guarantee.
The Douthitt tract known as Orchard has opened providing new driving routes. Seven streets and the broad lanes between Ty arenae offer access through to the area, with continued development and improved travel paths for residents.
Society notes announce the fall marriage of Dorothy Christine Richards sister of Mrs Pearl Mary Craigie to George William Yelverton Prendergast son of General Sir Henry Prendergast. Miss Richards, of American blood, resides at Steephill Castle Isle of Wight, with the groom as British Vice Consul at Scutari Montenegro.
North Topeka captioned items detail visitors from Grantville and Oakland, woolen mill activity with new machinery, street scenes, and church calls. Local births, robberies, a tower roof, and social events fill a dense page of community notes and brief reports.
Real estate transfer notices show Sebring to Mrs L A Sebring lot 1-20-12. Oscar Bischoff to Ed Gordon for 400. Trice Sarah A to $2,200 lots and 6th Ave. Swygart Land Co to A Speck for 3808 and 7 street. H Williamson to George Herbetest for 600. W Hate to S M Steves for 800 on Jefferson. F Hesenway to E Cassey for 1500. Harrison parks and First Nation lots 223-231 and 233. tax deed to C 3% on lots 423e street. J Norton notes.
A good milk for infant feeding is mixed cow milk from herds of native breeds. Bor den's Exgie Brand Condensed Milk herds are properly housed scientifically fed and are constantly under trained supervision. Avoid unknown brands.
Classified column fragment listing multiple want ads including agents wanted to deal with manufacturers, offers to outfit territories, and various sale and rental notices. Mentions Chicago Bible House address and several door-to-door and second-hand item requests with partial contact hints and rewards.
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