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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1901
Page
5
A local shop promotes made to measure ladies wear with an extensive line of four hundred fabrics. They showcase tailored suits skirts coats and new styles including taffeta jackets dress skirts and silk waists all custom fitted. The firm emphasizes perfection in fit beauty comfort and durability and invites customers to view styles for Misses and daughters with assured satisfaction.
A local ads notice promotes lumber Ssth doors blinds mouldings and all kinds of building material with an accent on Acme Osmont Pisster. The seller offers to provide estimates and emphasizes pressure in pricing.
Fragmentary correspondence shows Carl Browne urging Mrs. Maton to arrange a debate on prohibition at Funnes Cite. Indirect references mention political figures, fundraising, and calls for public discourse, with a cryptic exchange about dates and support among supporters and opponents.
The fragment discusses dandruff and hair loss with unclear wording and potential misread phrases. It hints at a medical or cosmetic topic but lacks concrete details, names, dates, or organizations to identify a full news item.
The passage notes an undecided figure called to meet Sir Carl Brown, Socialist, at Turner Hall, Kansas City, next Sunday, after discussing religious aims and the realisation of the Christ on earth. The fragment references a pledge and an eight prayer note in the context of a social gathering.
Edward King an American employed by the Mexican Central railway declares he faced persecution of Americans in Mexico City and was released on parole after arrest. He plans to return to Mexico to surrender to authorities and press US intervention if a trial is not held by late April.
A prominent steel supplier named Americas Company wins a contract to supply rails for the city’s municipal railway project. The agreement covers fabrication and delivery of track rails to upgrade public transit infrastructure. Local officials stated the deal aims to improve service reliability and expand rail capacity.
A well known person named Emil is arranging to attend performances in Copenhagen on April 11. Details are unclear due to damaged text but indicates plans to send something related to proscenium and stage pieces.
A damaged OCR style notice outlines a Self Denial Week at the National Florence Crittenden Mission. It mentions Mother Hall and Sisterlyn, requests for food donations to aid families, and calls for Pratt and local headquarters to distribute aid. The text names Christ’s care, prayer, and outreach with reference to home and foreign service.
New York official reports an inquiry from St Petersburg about a fortune of 2 000 000 allegedly left by Napoleon Dembiraky in Austin Texas He was a Fiat native who rose from poverty and his heirs are being investigated via American diplomatic channels amid uncertain responses and missing letters and telegrams as of March 14.
Havana April 1 The Salamon mining dispute at Las Minas favors current holders Gustave Salamon et al. The land was released by Aber in 180 afterbury spent funds on development. work will resume on an expansive scale.
Miss Edag Irene McIateck wed Jonathan Dorr Norton in a simple ceremony at the McClintock residence on West Tenth avenue. Rev J D Countermine officiated at 8:20, with Norton playing Traumer on violin as the Hida Chorus and Weide's orchestra provided music. An intimate reception followed for about seventy five guests, with receptions, flower arrangements, and a decoratively festooned second-floor setting. The bride wore a white crepe de chine gown, and the couple departed for a several weeks trip through Pennsylvania after the ceremony.
Mrs John Carter and others entertained the Ladies Music Club Wednesday afternoon at Mr J W Hughes home in Potwin. The program featured Chopin and Rubenstein pieces, with Mrs Frank Thomas and Mrs Frans Renee Sunset among performers. A later note covers a simple wedding at Topeka avenue and other society mentions.
From Warsen Indiana a birth notice names Helen, daughter of Mrs Holland formerly Miss Mary Moon of Topeka. Mr C F Holland traveled to Albuquerque after the event. Mrs Holland will stay in Topeka with her sister. Also mentions Prosperity bank robbery confession at Sedalia and an Emporia escape by Irwin Gamble with $49,000 missing, tied to a prior life sentence.
The Pennsylvania Senate today concurred with House amendments to a Philadelphia board of revision of taxes bill. The act, approved by the governor, repeals the old board and sets elections for its members by the people. It does not affect the November election, and current board members serve until successors are elected. Known as the Philadelphia Ripper bill, its name reflects the controversy surrounding the reform.
W Towsley, longtime Santa Fe transportation chief and former clerk to the Third Vice President, returns from a Sitree trip to Chicago. The Burr withdrawal and Hipley California matter cloud potential terms. no clear successor named yet.
Boston April 1 a hymn attributed to Henry Wadewart Longfellow has been discovered among worthless papers and old letters. The hymn titled Gheiate yt Boclesiag was written for the dedication of Jppleton chapel on October 17 and is linked to Harvard Graduates' Magazine.
A London dispatch reports the English press widening focus on reform mystery and budget tax proposals. It notes the chancellor of the exchequer may push protectionist measures, with concerns over direct taxation and delays in rallying public support. Alfred’s return is mentioned as boosting commentary.
The passage discusses anger at resource strains and tax burdens, criticizing income taxation and revival of a liberal Labour alignment. It argues reformers and freer trade as remedies and endorses Mr Chamberlain as the capable statesman to lead a significant political fight.
A confusing report describes Johs MeCrow's arrest for highway robbery amid a surreal setting with masked figures and garbled dialogue. The fragment hints at police action and a tense confrontation but lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
A delicate young woman was advised to take a half teaspoon of Scott's Emulsion after dinner once daily and quickly grew robust. The doctor noted small doses vary with the stomach and warned not to overdo it, using this as a cautious guideline.
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