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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1901
Page
7
A jittery Topeka report details a lazy police beat and multiple intoxicated incidents. A man called at the station, was arrested, and a dog catcher named Younkin becomes the butt of a joke among officers while being chased by a dog on North Topeka sidewalk. The piece mocks police and civilian life with colorful names and a running gag about “Dolly” the victim and a stray pup.
An oddly garbled notice mentions Banses City travel pricing and a September sale. It references priests of Pallis, a date October 5, and a remedy for skin stiffness from Dean's Gutcents, sounding like an old advertisement fragment with unclear details.
North Topeka society notes rich with names and places. Readers learn about visits, shopping, and upcoming church meetings alongside local bargains at Carmeli and Post.
Wall Street shows little betting on the yacht races with the largest wagers recorded. M Pearsall bet 1.00 against Columbia, Maurice O'Meara Jr backs Columbia to win the series, F H Brooks offers 450 to 1 against Shamrock, Geo Weaver supports Columbia for the next two races, and W S Coster places a 500 bet.
The Chicago board of education has renamed West Division High School to William McKinley High School in honor of the late president. The action marks a tribute to McKinley with the new title reflecting his legacy.
The district court heard a case by George Hicks against Cyrus Leland over a stolen stag hound named Mac. Hicks had arrested for dog theft, claiming Leland owned the hound while Leland’s relatives and a hired man testified about trade and ownership. Witnesses described Mac as a home centerpiece for hunts and social visits, with the trial weaving through dog pedigree and a string of humorous anecdotes.
In Shawnee County court a tense trial unravels over a stolen stag hound and disputed pups. Leland voices concern that local justice is biased, while Attorney Thomas confirms fees and interest in the Hicks case. Clark faces potential $4,050 damages if ownership findings favor Hicks.
J. H. Dean arrives to assume duties as United States district attorney for Kansas once his commission arrives. He will be sworn next Saturday. Assistant District Attorney Harry Bone stays on until December. Ed McKeever awaits regular succession after Bones term ends. Dean begins handling federal court cases next week.
Real estate transfers list multiple conveyances from various parties to new owners including Mrs. M. A. Maloney and J. W. Gibbert with prices ranging from 0 to 1600, covering parcels on Auburndale, Sliver Lake, Holiday's addition, Garden Place, Lauren Crest, and Liberty street Knowles subdivisions. Names include Bissell, Maloney, Arm, Spalisen, Gibbert, Heffner, Palmer, Page, Jordan, Rankin, Moore, Knowles, and others.
A large crowd of about 1000 gathered in the auditorium last night for Miss Gertrude Tracy’s benefit concert. Vocalists received stronger applause than instrumentalists as Francis Fisher Powers and other performers impressed in a varied program. The audience enjoyed fine interpretations of pieces by Bizet, Puccini, and Wagner with standout violin and vocal numbers and an innovative floor seating arrangement aiding concentration and easing performer effort.
Topeka crowds gather as Shamrock and Columbia duel for the international cup. State Journal prints real time AP reports via leased line and a moving window display shows each boat’s position with red turning points. Shamrock bears a green clover. Columbia shows the Americus masthead.
Missouri Pacific announces home visitor excursions to Ohio and Indiana, first of their kind for the traveling public. Round trip tickets via trains passing through St. Louis on September 17 and 34, and October 1 and 5, at about single fare, valid 30 days for return. Four departures from Kansas City at 6:50 am, 1:19 pm, 9:15 pm, and 4:05 pm. Connections at Union Station for routes to Ohio and Indiana. Equipment includes palace coaches and Pullman parlor. tickets from agents or CFEAS BE STYLES, A.G. PA. Townsend, St. Louis. Kansas City and Return $2.00 via Santa Fe for Priests of Pallas festival. Tickets October 5 to 6 with fall festivities. sale Sept 2 to Oct 5, good to Oct 1 return.
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