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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1901
Page
7
A Tokyo dispatch notes hints that Marquis Ito and followers abroad plan to oppose the cabinet in parliament. Northern members already friendly to the ministry welcome the pretext that dissolution of the diet could be used as a weapon by the government.
John T Nicholson and wife with daughter return from Mexico and choose Topeka Kansas as their home expressing a preference for Topeka over Mexico. Nicholson notes he would have been satisfied in Mexico but prefers Kansas and Topeka.
North Topeka residents list visitors and gatherings as community life continues. Mrs Adm Moser returned from Meri visit. Miss Florence Hamner arrived from Arrington to stay a week with Mrs W C Pina. Mrs Slcholeers will visit for a few days, and Dr M Niles returned from Las Cruces to visit cousins. Local clubs note officers of Victor Council No 4 K and I T treated members to refreshments after a meeting. A German Catholic church service occurred early with Mr and Mrs C E Jordan traveling to Kansas City for a home show. Mrs Ollie McNoun returned from a weeks visit to Caldwell. Mr and Mrs Charles Isaacs and Rev and Mrs W F Freese attended United Brethren conference. Mrs F H Gurtler was surprised on her 32nd birthday by W R C friends.
In Leavenworth dated October 22, Rev. Father Downey received the last sacraments as his illness worsened after a period of precarious health. He has served as pastor for many years and was reportedly present yesterday at the church. A separate note mentions a French secretary’s wedding and a private proceeding in the United States.
A garbled report mentions a bank loss of 115000 and a confusing reference to a sale of arms and transportation in France. It cites a meeting at 822 Jackson Street for a Young Women’s Corman association and lists a dated menu for October with roast beef and cocoa. The text is unclear but includes references to financial concerns and a local dinner schedule.
A Brooklyn test to disprove Dr. Koch’s assertion that bovine tuberculosis cannot contaminate humans is planned. Dr. George T. Barney leads the experiments, selecting a cow in heat and using human tubercular bacilli to demonstrate whether transmission occurs, amid debate on tuberculosis theory and patient care.
The fifty fifth annual meeting of the American Missionary Association opened in Chicago with reports showing a year of uncommon prosperity. The executive committee noted increases in schools and pupils, with 2 common, 43 normal and graded schools and a southern church network of 228 churches. The Indian mission reports include 20 churches and 52 outstations, 2,165 Sunday school pupils, and 211 students in five Indian schools. Financials show receipts of 351,750 and expenditures of 262,559. Institutions named include Fisk, Tougaloo, Strait, Tillotson, and J. S. Green colleges under association control.
A promoter syndicate led by W A Elkes announces a permanent indoor bicycle racing structure at Saratoga Springs. The design resembles a circus amphitheater with a six lap track and dual use as a convention hall and concert venue. A yearly Grand Prize for top professional riders is planned and night races may anchor the sports center alongside horse racing activities.
Paris dispatches report the government moves to avert a planned miners strike by arranging military support and port procedures to ensure smooth import of coal and raw materials. Officials convened mid September with prefects and police to protect unloading at ports ahead of elections, while experts doubt a general strike will occur.
New York dispatch reports Bishop Potter arrived in the city following a trip tied to the Episcopal convention. Commentary on Seth Low’s mayoralty bid references Chicago remarks and the era’s political follies. Potter planned to go to New Haven to meet President Roosevelt at Yale celebrations, but first stopped at Washington Square.
Kansas City to Santa Fe round trip fare listed as 267 dollars. Tickets on sale October 18 through October 31, with trains daily each way. ذكر names and places unclear in the fragment but includes Dr. Thomas and references to an livestock exhibition and druggists.
Real estate transfers recorded include E Nelson and spouse selling to Minnie Defear for 200 dollars covering lots in Geen street J W Morris addition. Chas Cuffel and spouse selling to C T Trteony for 1000 dollars covering parts of Wabash avenue in J W Morris addition. D Barnard and wife selling to R Bartlett and wife for 1700 dollars covering King's addition Fillmore street lots. Chas Swearingen and wife selling to Hargraves for 650 dollars covering lot 2 and north half of 244 Lawrence street Parkdale. V G Cravel selling to Emma P F Dreyer for 0 dollars covering Quincy street lots 438 and 440 Paramore subdivision. W 3 Bergundthal selling to C B Hiarrincy for 80 dollars covering partial Wabash avenue lots in J W Morris addn. Rose E Charles et al selling to A Ui for 2600 dollars covering two tracts in sections 47 and 11 26. Theo Saxon and wife selling to Jas H Turner for 400 dollars covering west half of lot 496 Van Buren street. Mary A Smith selling to H Calvert for 3500 dollars covering lots 453 and 455 Van Buren street Joel Huntoon’s addition.
Colfax Iowa October 22 Richard Tripp nineteen year old suffered a stomach blow and was carried unconscious from the field in a Colfax Prairie City high school football game. His condition grew worse awaiting updates on his prognosis.
Kansas City and Return $267 via the Santa Fe exhibition tickets on sale Oct. 18th to Oct. 23rd, good for travel to the event. Includes promotional note about a tonic with health claims unrelated to the trip.
A chaotic compiled list of auction and sale notices across Topeka and nearby areas. Items include real estate on Hovchterter road and Washburn car line, homes and lots with time payments, household goods, stoves, heating furnaces, and Farm related items. Multiple vendors and addresses appear including Mrs J L Kirby 108 Felix St Joseph MO, F J Brown 17 Columbian Bldg, W C Stephenson & Co W2 Kansas Ave, Tyler, Bech with Round Oak, and more. Also a growing classifieds section with rubber tired road harnesses, gas chandeliers, and farm equipment.
Lost fox terrier named Fox Terrier, aged about eight, disappeared Friday morning near Belt grave. Reward offered for return. contact details are incomplete in the notice.
The Shawnee County commissioners order a special election for a one mill tax on all taxable property to run two years for permanent improvements at the Shawnee County Fair Grounds. The measure will be placed on the November 5, 1901 ballot with voting rules set by law.
Official sheriffs proclamation announces a special election for Shawnee County to vote on erecting a steel wagon bridge over the Kansas River near the old sugar mill site in Mission Township. The notice, published in Topeka Daily Capital and The Kansan, directs voters to the election date, eligibility, and governing regulations for the county commissioners’ action.
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