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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
7
In Fortog, the will of David Ng directs the probate court to grant 100000 to the Jestey Fernade Seminary for station scholarships. The clause excludes Roman Catholics and other groups, aiming to fund education while preventing sectarian influence.
General Merritt, back in Chicago after a Western Commercial Club trip, argues that while capturing Aguinaldo will help, it will not end the rebellion. He calls Aguinaldo the figurehead of a larger strategy led by shrewd rivals, and notes realignment of opposition groups as a hopeful sign.
Carroll D Norton of New York spoke on Christian Science in Barnes Hall Ithaca on April 2 drawing a mixed audience of students and university officials. The lecture addressed spiritual healing and the university functionaries attended, with notes of reactions and attendance.
New York reports warn China against aiding Manchuria as peace talks falter. Disputed notes from Pekinan suggest heavy pressure on a settlement while actors including Admiral Metcalf and others in Rio de Janeiro signal regional concern. A separate notice advertises a social dance at Apollo Tent in Bridey with tickets 3.50.
St Paul reports Chief Red Blanket of Bear Island Chippewan objects to a substitute chief and argues the Chippewa should control timber rights. He alleges nonnative interference aims to strip full bloods of work and land, with calls for fair distribution of cutting concessions to his people.
Government engineer Sepor Hufker during the Casabaye concession work in Lima province reports two gold samples from rubber forests near the San gubanes river. One ore measured 180 grams and the other a smaller grammes, proving gold exists in the area and confirming prior findings at Carahuya forests.
Reports from Chicago say a new internal revenue measure targets bucket shops by classifying them as brokers. Officials expect to shut down many operations, while a few persist until market conditions force closures. In Sharon Pennsylvania a carpenters strike disrupts housing work, and in New York bard news notes the death of minstrel Budworth. Also mentioned are quarantine alerts and political delegate elections in Milwaukee.
Old-fashioned local column reports store ad blips from COSTLEY & POST with a May 1 move notice, prices cut on fabrics and shoes, plus a string of social items. Mentions Mrs. A Ryder returning from Atchison after her father’s death. Mr and Mrs Peatem attending a concert. a birthday surprise for Mrs Kuser. and visits by local families to Sliver Lake and relatives.
Ir an Mountain Mich April 3 Mercy hospital known as Urgency Meepital will close its doors today after years of difficulty. The staff faced shortages and dwindling patient numbers leading to the permanent shutdown. Local officials indicated no immediate plans for future services at the site.
April 3 report claims Livy Griscom, U S chargé at Constantinople, has secured a settlement of Turkish missionary claims. It notes his effort to arrange payment and praises his negotiation, suggesting a likely payment by Turkey. Also mentions shifting royal/political opinions and a Danish West Indies dispatch related to ongoing tensions. Empress of India arrives with valuable cargo in Victoria.
Reports from Yokohama and Victoria describe Emperor's power invoked to quell dissent and pass a private administration bill. In Tokyo, a cabinet endorsed measure faced protest in the House of Peers with impeachment threats looming as Russo-Japanese tensions flare over Manchuria and Korea.
New York residents oppose indiscriminate slaughter at Interstate Association shooting events in Interstate Park Queene L 1. A movement to ban such cruel tournaments gains momentum led by Ralph Watton Trine of Boston now in New York. Supporters call for legislation to end cruelty in sport and condemn the carnage of pigeons.
London reports a stablemen strike at Newmarket with 260 American stable boys set to travel to New York today aboard White Star and Atlantic transport lines. Trainers refuse deputations, police bolster Newmarket, and tensions rise over wages and living conditions for horsemen handling animals valued at thousands. The Northampton racing season is also mentioned amid American jockey concerns.
A garbled note hints at a dubious spring tonic sold in obscure shops. The text mentions "Ticksy's Nevis Craps" and a vague health claim, with cryptic lines about a tonic affecting people and a reference to a cookin Dir and Norway Fine Syrup. The fragmentary language, while unclear, points to a questionable remedy promoted in a local setting.
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