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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1901
Page
7
The Wabash Railroad promotes its service as the only line with through trains from Kansas City to Buffalo and sleeping cars to New York. It claims fastest time and routes by way of New York and Boston, with passes near the Exposition grounds offering views of the electric display for through passengers.
The Gazeta de Panavis reports a three story stone Canal Company building in Cathedral equitre Pandias seized to satisfy a debt to Henry Schuler a U S citizen who arrived in 1649 and became a pioneer. The receiver holds the property valued around 100000 with a court ordered sale if the debt is not paid promptly. The canal offices and officers’ offices are affected and rent accrues at 1000 per month.
Ray Wardell and his brother set out from Topeka with limited funds to earn money by taking stamp photographs. They toured California Australia and beyond, selling their pictures and earning through Australia based galleries. The brothers spent nine months in Australia before continuing to South Africa England and France seeking profits in their art.
The Steamer St Paul arrived from Nome carrying 208 passengers and a large gold shipment. It left Nome on November 6 and reached Port Townsend too late for quarantine. Reports describe intense gold mining at Candle Creek with workers wading in streams ten feet wide while shoveling gravel for pay.
Geo A Crocker and wife transfer to H R (SiS) part of lot 433 and Garrison Street at Huntoon’s addition. Albert Curtis to WP Hollaway $32.00 for lot 6 McAfee Subdivision. Thos G Craurl to Otto Kuehne $2.40 for block S8E 668 West Sixth Avenue Haynes’ addition. D Mine and wife to B P M Holcomb $250 for lots in Elmont. Tax due to James Digman lot 2420 and north belt for 2422 Clay Street. James Digman and wife to Edward Morand $1 for lots 2020-2622 Clay Street Quintes Heights addition.
Des Moines Oct 17 The Iowa Supreme Court reversed Montgomery County Court in a suit by the University of Illinois to hold John Hayes of Red Oak as surety on the bond of Charles W Spaulding the former university cashier. Hayes must reimburse the university a proportionate share of the loss.
The police court crowded as Theodore Tasers Sackson faces charges amid sensational testimony. Witnesses describe enticement and alleged hypnotic influence by Laura Jackson defending, with unsettling details of alleged indignities. The judge, jury, and public scrutiny mark a highly charged session.
Edward L O Le Croker of Cork arrives to promote rapid transit linking Hutepe to America. The Cork Bandon and South Coast Railway plans steamship service from Narragansett Bay to Castle Town Bere Haven with a rail link to Stantry. Ships expected to cross in three and a half days using Texes oil fuel as a new engine design.
A reader-eyed critique notes Ath last night performance of For Hearth and Home at Crawford drew small audiences. The reviewer mocks the melodramatic plot with an exploited heroine, a crushed father, and a scheming mother, calling the play familiar and lacking novelty.
Atchison Oct 17 The North eastern Kansap Telephone association with owners of independent plants in northeastern Kansas will hold a meeting to discuss video buying and possible improvements. The region has many cheap lines and long talks are often difficult. Plans include building new telephone lines to improve service across towns in the area.
It Isn t Appendicitis reports Congressman Laur Hull passed a restful night and showed marked improvement in Des Molinos Arizona October 17. Though speculation rose about appendicitis officials confirm the condition is not serious and the congressman is recovering well.
Classified ads list employment openings for a cashier and store positions, job references, and a general employment bureau. Also included are real estate for sale, building lots, and a few lost or found notes, with names and addresses typical of Topeka journal classifieds.
A special meeting of the entertainment committee unanimously adopted plans to establish the Kansas authorities and Merchants Association for a city exposition. President John BE presided as the group approved a broad program including an art exhibit and features to attract attendees. A committee was formed to assemble directors and supervise the exposition’s preparation beginning at the October kickoff.
Washburn football rooters plan a color display on Katina avenue this Saturday. Washburn colors are blue and Kansas crimson. Merchants already signal intent to show colors in windows and storefronts to boost town enthusiasm and attract visiting fans.
A terse telegraphic digest reports the storthing on October 14 may raise a million krapers to cover a treasury deficit. It notes tobacco plantations near Berlin and other scattered items from London and Washington including legal notices and education statistics.
A faded notice offers an exchange to exchange a penitence and a fine business property in Sencom Napa county. It mentions lands mules vassal cumbrance and lists J P B Taylor of Seat ta PURTC oR ROTI as contact. Auction date October 21 features heater and household goods.
The Shawnee County Board of Commissioners orders a special election on November 1 to authorize a one mill tax for two years to fund permanent improvements and grounds in Shawnee County. The notice outlines the ballot wording and official duties of the sheriff, county clerk, and other officials in Topeka State Journal.
Shawnee County Kansas sheriffs proclamation calls a special election to approve a tax levy to fund a steel wagon bridge across the Kansas River near the old sugar mill site in Mission township. Election to be held under county law with publication in Topeka newspapers for twenty days and five Sunday issues.
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