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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1901
Page
3
Wichita report details Livingston Pratt and Lille M Pratt seeking to annul their divorce after regrets. Judge Toby Jui rules he lacks authority to dissolve the decree, while expressing that the order may relieve an annoying situation despite limitations.
A London solicitor sent a letter to the University of Kansas claiming a client desires a doctor of laws degree but cannot attend classes due to busyness. The solicitor offers payment of the necessary fees and argues the degree would aid the candidate’s political and real ambitions as a potential member of parliament.
Were only hoboes in Kas were arrested by Banta Fe Detective John Law at Arkansas City and brought to the county jail. Officials stated the men had nothing to do with the murder of George C Montgomery, a South Fe energy service man shot in his home last Saturday. A crowd gathered as deputies explained the situation at the depot.
The men arrested for breaking into a box car to steal a ride were fined five dollars each in Ar City court. George Kennedy Cheater Darvin Pred Brooks Harry Tadten Ray Graves George Plummer and Frank Clark faced charges under a new state law that treats box car theft as robbing. Ages range from about 1% to around 20 years old. The men were described as unthreatening, not desperadoes, and paid the fines at Sucee Kearns court in Anseaness City. In Wichita Kansas the Southwestern Friends church meeting opened at Friends University with about 100 delegates, led by President Stanley, spanning Kansas Oklahoma southern Missouri Nebraska northern Texas eastern Colorado. Also reported is the marriage of John Rel to Miss Laura Noel in Bennington observed by relatives, friends, and the Bennington covet band.
Parsons Kan Oct 11 Henry Gilliam a county jail prisoner feigned illness and escaped last evening by tearing his blanket into strips and sliding from a window. He is a Edna county inmate charged with robbery and has not been recaptured. Tillman to Speak as Parsons United States Senator Benjamin Tillman from North Carolina will speak here October 19.
Former Japanese premier Marquis Ito is confined to his room at the Auditorium Annex due to a recurring heart condition. Doctors fear worsening health may end his United States tour, and attendants report his condition is less hopeful than earlier. May return to Japan remains possible as plans shift daily.
Gettysburg Pa Oct 11 the dual sessions of the Union Veteran Legion held J Edwin Browne of Washington DC elected national commander and W Stowe of Salina Kansas surgeon general. President lets out a man Washington Oct President Roosevelt hay removed from attire George H Hays secretary and no successor named at Burns Oregon.
Railroad division superintendents from Albuquerque to Chicago will meet in Topeka on Tuesday October 15 to revise the Santa Fe time card. They will map routes on a large time card board using pins and threads to show east and westbound trains, meeting points, and daily runs including the upcoming Colorado Limited starting November 3.
An ordinance passed by the council grants the town a route to the Octaw railroad, which will build a feeder from its main line to this point. The road is active, within sixteen miles of work, and construction will start this week. The Mulkey salt plant plans to reopen on the Orient Road, with a switch to the mine this week.
Newton Oct 1 business on the Santa Fe line has fallen off during the week and crews are not making the time they did a month ago. This morning the yards were nearly destitute of cars appearing lonely with only one extra west reported last night and a switch captain allegedly pulled off.
Santa Fe reports a new Rock Island line will open, linking Santa Fe Central to the coast. Details indicate anticipated service expansion and potential boosts to traffic and freight movement along the route. The announcement mentions the line's opening in October and ongoing coordination with related rail entities.
A planned railroad to run within a year, linking C R I P with D A RG at Bwita Pe, will complete a 116.6 mile line from Santa Fe to Amerion Springs Lincoln County via San Pedro. The route crosses coal fields, mineral lands, salt and sulphur deposits, and rich stock country expanding unsettled regions. Through trains via Santa Moon would be possible once standard gauge is set.
Chicago passenger agent Wihart promotes a Frisco system showcase of 25 oil paintings, each 6x7 inches, to be displayed in major hotels nationwide. The aim is to correct the view of Missouri as dull and show the rail line’s advertising strength by planning a 50 to 60 more pieces for future display.
William Barnes remains home sick ten days. F Nightingale, once a hospital patient, now homebound under doctor care. Alma Hartel returns from Billings after year with brother Harry NP yardmaster. Albert Johnson to Pittsburg. Henry Shute injured by a fall from scrap iron. George Tassell’s wife delays return from western travels. Rev J C McCoy directs at Zion mission. McConnell promotes peaches and a famed Scots trip. John Mespelt takes crew to Edgerton. reservoir work near track advances. Edgerton to Argentine ladder work then Neosho Rapids bow structure halted by foundation issues. John MacDonald to speak on Scotland at M C A in Topeka. Lestes Moore to entertain. Dr F Menninger and Kan gas offices listed. topeka hours 2 to 6 pm.
An advertisement asserts blood deficiencies show no external signs but cause weakness loss of flesh and poor digestion. It touts S. S. S. as a vegetarian blood purifier that builds up blood and aids nervous and emaciated systems. It includes testimonials and offers free medical advice and books from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
In San Francisco the triennial Episcopal Church convention advanced routine business but made little progress on the canon regarding marriage and divorce. The debate focused on wording and technical text, with lay lawyers showing interest. The bishops had adopted a section barring remarriage of divorced persons, but the item was not finished.
Kansas City report from October 11 mentions eight to ten sheriffs holding a secret meeting to discuss fees and sheriff interests. The meeting remained tightly secret with hoteliers and participants avoiding comment while some sheriffs later joined city detectives to observe local crime handling.
Denver reports that Ernest Seton-Thompson, famed wildlife writer, and John Goff, Roosevelt expedition guide, were arrested in Rio Blanco County for violating Colorado game laws. Deputy Bush charged them with baiting bear traps with venison and running dogs after a deer.
A brief note from the Newton Kansan Republican marks mile post 18c on the Santa Fe as a significant waypoint. The description places it near West awlich in the Newton yard, noting its role at the west end of the Aid divisions and underscoring its importance among Santa Fe mile markers.
News from Sacramento reports a fire on the Central Pacific railroad at Emigrant Gap burning 2,000 feet of snow sheds and causing about $10,000 in damage. Several loaded freight cars were also consumed in the blaze.
Vancouver in October reports plans for a Dawson to salt water railway line to compete with the White Pass and Yukon route. Promoters are Dawson residents and two routes are under consideration for the railway project.
Articles of incorporation filed for Lewis and Clarke Centennial and American Maritime and Oriental fair in Portland Oregon to be held in 1901. Capital stock 300000 dollars in 30000 shares of ten dollars each. Incorporators described as 67 leading Oregon business and professional people.
A long,text OCR fragment touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as safe and pleasant for digestion. It claims thousands have found relief from indigestion and stomach discomfort, including mentions of children and babies, with product as a gentle aid for stomach issues.
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