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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
5
The first reception after Lent took place Thursday afternoon at a stylish home, hosting Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Pred Pree. Guests admired decorations and a refined setting, while conversations and music created a warm, elegant social hour. Announcements noted the Tolene club meeting and a pleasant surprise party for Mrs. Snyder.
A Commisceo club party enjoyed a lively subscription dance at Eixieon’s Hall on Thursday evening with many guests dancing into the night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. R. Dietrich, Mr. and Mrs. A. Le Charni deriein, Dr. McCnall, Mrs. Alice Henderson, and numerous others, while plans were announced for a Vinewood summer series.
The director of Jon Ernets, a trijor, stated that a new rule restricts army beef purchases to refrigerated stock from the open market. In London this will not greatly affect American trade as the army’s weekly beef import is about 290,900 pounds, roughly 2 percent of U S refrigerated beef imports from England. He noted price differences are minor and the switch will be offset by stock adjustments as two days’ supply will be grown beef.
A special report from Ann Arbor Michigan states doctors have not yet confirmed bubonic plague in a student. The patient is recovering, out of bed and walking in the contagious ward. Officials warn the illness remains unconfirmed and containment measures are being considered.
A special report from Washington DC states that naval policy elevates Admiral Dewey on the official register by order. The change, authorized by Secretary Long, affects senior officers and marks a notable shift in naval promotions and recognition.
W I Schley and W T Sampson are noted as the six and top ranking rear admirals, while Frank Wildes is identified as the senior captain. A New Jersey church story covers Rev John Keller's return to the Arlington pulpit amid surrounding rumors and a cautious welcome.
Ex congressman Ridgely, chairman of the Populist state central committee, visited Populist headquarters at Topeka after returning from Washington. He discussed anti fusion laws and party strategy, noting new conditions in Kansas and the need to maintain party identity ahead of the next campaign. He said the party will push for direct referendum measures and keep the party guided by state practices.
An English language interview with Ralph James, a long-time miner from Kalan near Port Arthur, argues Russia will not lose Manchuria, claims press misrepresentation by Britain, cites historical concessions and costs, and notes Russian support for the czar while denying sensational guard or steel houses gossip. He reflects on Trans-Siberian travel and prayers for the czar, asserting calm in St Petersburg.
New Haven report says the Associated Merchants of New York, known as the department store trust, gains extensive powers via charter rights originally granted to the Columbian Construction Co. The charter allows manufacturing, railroads and bridges, warehouses, telegraph and telephone lines, ships, real estate, securities, and negotiations with other firms. The group is restricted from occupying any highway in the state for railroad use. Also noted are Madame Sembrich’s health and donation concerns.
Local item notes Pr. Lowry returns from Austin trip and mentions traffic on the rails. A mix of short items covers arrests, weather mentions, court actions, and community notices from Topeka and nearby areas, including a grand jury update and various street incidents.
New York April 12 The Journal and Advertiser says would be born Albert A Brown a Grand Street Williamsburgh photographer and a Joliet prison escapee who killed a guard He was a social figure in a Republican club and Swedish church regular donor to the poor He allegedly ran a printing press at night turning out counterfeit kroner notes Uncle Sam currency and bank notes His home partners described him as a leading tenant while his workshop housed chemicals printing gear and a workbench with a press and table in the front room.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a person or entity named Ontae Takers and Ficoag phototraplord. It references notes etched by someone and a reference to an etebling a8 ap eRErR, but the text is largely unreadable and unclear.
John Locman promoter of the International Zinc Company faces creditors in New York. He and promoter John J. Neuse are to return Monday to address waste claims. Stewart claims $500 and Lyman mentions about selling stock for $6200 to Terie T. Bahtiewa.
Joe Kirk, new to St Paul from Minnesota, fainted outside Wilcox’s drug store on Ennorth Street near seventy injured himself. He was carried into the drug store and regained consciousness about thirty minutes later. A railroad man described the incident as the crowd dispersed after the curb strike.
In Avri l 12 shops declared a park night out of sympathy with striking car repairers. Six workers were shot dead as machinists protested in DoW Un Rte area. The event drew a crowd and sparked calls for restraint amid rising tension.
The readable fragments reference forgers in New York and customs officers, with mentions of Scotland yard and posie Baath. The garbled text hints at a historic topic involving enforcement, forgery, and law officers. No clear names, dates, or events emerge to confirm a specific incident.
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