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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1901
Page
16
Police Commissioner Murphy orders a citywide census to locate and expel anarchists. The note urges rapid action and explains motives, citing clashes with radical groups and past crimes. Aimed at identifying movement and preventing terrorism, the plan faces resistance from some anarchist leaders.
An article notes a saloon defense of an individual praised as an apostle for unmrehy and brewing zeal. It recounts meetings with figures linked to Die mulechisw, Herr Faure, and Noid, plus a partner Burkman who allegedly plotted against HG. mentions about living in Tiithih street house later torn down.
A city project to construct a new crematory has begun amid controversy over health impacts and costs. Officials claim the facility will improve waste disposal while opponents warn of unsafe emissions and escalating expenses. Community groups demand independent oversight before full operations proceed.
An editor seeks to prove a libel claim against a defendant in a lengthy trial narrative. The report outlines exchanges, witness mentions, and procedural steps as the case moves through the court, highlighting the tension between press freedom and alleged defamation.
A garbled OCR piece recounts congressman rhetoric and editorial taunts amid a heated election atmosphere. It cites warnings, insults, and the press’s role in shaping public opinion, mentioning violence and a tense political moment with unclear names or dates.
E E Jones of 1126 Washburn reports Cresceus the fast trotter made a notable Comeback at Readville track Boston after nearly two months away. Crowds cheered the horse as it led the field and drew ovations, with Jones noting the horse’s strong showing and audience reaction. He adds the horse may be primed for further races. The trip included a visit to Maine and returns via Boston and Buffalo.
Only days remain before the Silk Soap contest closes on September 30. Sik Soap offers 110 cash prizes to the person church Sunday school or society turning in the most wrappers. Prizes: first 40, second 38, third 20, fourth 20. Various groups and individuals vie as wrappers must be submitted at Ket Jam Rock before the deadline.
Omaha reports a state wide spelling contest to be conducted next week by Superintendent Fowler at the Nebraska Teachers’ Association convention. Fifty public school teachers will compete for the title of champion speller, with county preliminaries on paper and later oral rounds before the association.
A sprawling telegraphic digest reports on Abandonment of a mill operation, Spanish Moorish tensions, legal trials in Kentucky, cotton fires in New York, Niagara Whirlpool feats, naval inquiry delays, arrests for unrest, Newfoundland forest fires, Baltic politics, and broader U S incidents. It lists notable deaths, arrests, and political moves with emphasis on public figures and institutions. Local briefs cover Topeka unrest, city contracts, police misconduct cases, church meetings, and municipal debates.
The United States Post Office will issue stamped envelopes with return inscriptions for rural delivery routes. Postmaster Guthrie orders supply to Topeka carriers. Patrons will be urged to use these envelopes exclusively to save time at the dead letter office.
City Officers Fing Hughs and City Engineer conferred on pavement work under contend by Wall and Hanley. They claim grading is not being done properly and discussed remedies to improve the project progress.
Letters from Minneapolis and other cities tout Peruna and Pertina as life changing cures for indigestion catarrh and nervousness. Endorsers describe regained appetite sleep and daily vigor after using the products with testimonials from Mrs. S Reins Takoma Park and Mrs. F E Warren Washington.
Mayor Hughes cites Mike Wall as key grader on Clay street with only six of eight teams and fourteen men active. The city engineer sent three more teams which Wall refused to hire. Other graders finish blocks in three to four days. if Wall does not improve, the contract may be revoked from him.
Weather forces a change from Sunday evening concerts by Marshal's band at Garfield Park. Remaining season program moves to Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock to avoid cold and damp conditions and reduce health risks.
The note concerns W. Montgomery and Henry B. Hines opposing a requisition to extradite them to Oklahoma on charges described as border thefts. The readable text highlights opposition to the extradition request and names the two individuals involved.
Fragmentary OCR text references Governor Stanley Uhiw and hotel man Hines with Win felt and Montgomery as a book agent. Mentions selling a team to a liveryman, Serapenine, Bolin Hick, and Fitzpatrick with Prer compel approvals. Unclear sequence and many garbled names.
Lee Laswell, a farmer, traded his crop before rain and faced a district court over a note. He leased the place from Rule and dealt with threats amid crop failure fears. The case centers on the loan agreement and claimed expropriation of the harvest.
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