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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
7
Police court actions include Hoy Daniels charged with no assault and battery after an incident on Kansas Avenue. A large drunken disturbance near a room 4 apartment led to fights with beer bottles and an unloaded revolver. Witnesses testified and the case proceeds with attorney Xl Chiles presenting not guilty pleas.
Fragmented OCR depicts a court scene with vagrancy and assault claims. Names like Washington Sholes appear amid unclear dialogue. The narrative notes defendants facing charges, a judge’s evaluation, and mention of a likely trial outcome to be decided by the court.
President Nichols of the Agricultural College reported no conference with Governor Stanley on the college. Stanley said he would not interfere with the board of regents and was satisfied with management. He noted growing student numbers and expanded agricultural studies, saying farmers’ sons won’t be burdened with all farming tasks at the college. The dispute was stirred by outsiders and has faded.
The report from Vienna notes a formal address by the director general naming the first vice president of the unterbuss, thanking the government for its stance toward Great Britain. He urges continued alignment with humanitarian needs and international duties amid growing pressure.
Kansas City sud Return $2.00 via the Santa Fe account Baptist Young People Lindt Union tickets on sale October 1 inclusive. Good to return Ost 2b.
North Topeka column records visitors and residents in town. Mentions W J Curry Elmont, Miss Myrtle Downing Madison Wis, J W Scott 139 Van Burenstyee, Mrs J L England family, Mrs Courtney specials, J M Shellabarger family Horton funeral, Dr Clint Rhodes Monticello, Mr Samuel Allens Kansas City, Miss Nine Hilton Fort Worth, Miss Emma Root trip benefits, William Sharp Manhattan Milling, Dorothy Curtis to Washington and Annapolis, birthday parties at Forbes Grove, Laura Morgan party on Taylor Street, numerous social gatherings and housewarming at Mr and Mrs James Anderson home.
Monthly payments offered on multiple properties including three lots at 8th and Morris and a front house on Fillmore near 7th. 100 acre farm 44 miles north to Topeka. Also houses and lots on easy payments by M Heery 2% Monroe St Topeka. Lost items include a black leather mote case and Brown pointer dog reward offered. Topeka Advertising Agency solicits bills and samples.
A notice describes an exchange proposal for a fret class residence and a fine business on well satan said and new ao Seneca, with a reference to J. P. eca, Kaa, and a Biebesnee dress location.
Public auction listings announce a sale this Saturday at 36 o'clock at the corner of Fourth Street. Items include lumber, a crement saw, and assorted household goods from the Satchers Yon area.
Official notice declares an election to be held in Shawnee County under law as stated, with the date and polling place described in the county. The document, signed by Sheriff Porter Cook, appears in the Topeka State Journal on October 5, 1901.
Shawnee County issues a sheriff proclamation calling a special election for November 1901 to authorize a levy not exceeding twenty thousand dollars to build a steel wagon bridge across the Kansas River near the old sugar mill in Mission township. The measure asks voters if the county should raise funds for the bridge. Ballots will specify the proposed tax and location from the official jurisdiction.
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