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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1901
Page
4
A chaotic digest of political and financial commentary spans topics from Prank P MacLennan to the Cuban delegates, McKinley policy, bread and butter trade with Europe, and U S currency debates. The piece blends opinion on tariffs, exports, and domestic reform with scattered notes on bankers, politicians, and social mores.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cures dyspepsia by improving stomach and intestinal muscle action, aiding natural digestive secretions, and stimulating bowels and kidneys. Endorsed by letters from readers describing relief after use.
A mosaic of clipped gags, puns, and epigrams from a Philadelphia and Chicago page features playful sayings on misfortune, luck, marriage, and daily life. Snippets touch on longevity of cats, early birds, and a theater of quirky quotes from various voices.
Notes from the region recount quirky terms like imported watermelons in Hanover and chatter of early spring crops in Wi soe county. Wary optimism runs through Beloit and Pratt, as residents pledge friendly aid and pecan ideas gain attention while markets react and a carload of mules is assembled.
The Akron Route opens on May 5 linking Weer end Southwest to Chautauqua Lake Buffalo and Niagara Falls with a new tourist path to New York and the East. Two daily trains from St Louis serve Pan American visitors with sleeping cars from St Louis to Buffalo and via Columbus to Chautauqua Lake. Return trains depart Buffalo daily in the afternoon, with St Louis arrivals next evening. Contact J M Chesbrough or J T Foy for fare and stopover details.
Will of the late Mim Sarah Anna Sells was today placed in probate. Absence of Eugene Eugen postponed reading of the will to later this week with hour unset. Card of Thanks expresses appreciation for condolences and support after the death of a beloved wife and daughter.
A short late edition notice notes a tonic remedy offered at Lichty's Elery on Kansas Avenue. The item advertises a “Spring Tonic” to calm nerves and mentions a price of 10 cents for a product by Geo. Wy and a Marshal.
Washington April 29 claim by war department aide that Cuba-US trade shows no drop but rise in value for first eight months of 1900 compared with 1899. When excluding coin shipments, imports into Cuba from US increased by 1,222,208. UK and Germany saw large percentage gains. Tobacco shipments via York to Europe complicated by unclear final destinations. experts estimate at least 7,000,000 in tobacco and related goods credited to US.
Mrs ET Paver wife of Police officer Pavey died Sunday at her home 2 Jackson Street after tumor surgery. Funeral Tuesday 3 30 burial Topeka cemetery. Lottie Murdock died at 21 Harrison Street at 60 after illness. Funeral today 2 burial Topeka cemetery. William W Tripp Kansas plant died Baker City Oregon April 1. Kenneth Curry funeral at home Hizch fend Park today 10. G W Mason funeral from First African Baptist Church tomorrow 2. M Ward father of lawyer J V Ward died April 34 aged 86. Miss Jennie M sister of J T Ward died Omaha April 29 buried David City Nebraska April 25.
Glasgow reports indicate Shamrock U1 has only five weeks to prepare for the American Cup races. The crew plans rapid work, with a possible canvas trial by Thursday and sail hoist by Monday if needed. Captain Jameson and Sycamore reiterate no rush to risk Providence, as the vessel nears Clyde towing amid mixed public reaction to its low freeboard and telescopic topmast.
New York April 2 General D Arte manok, an officer in the Trosilan army, arriving in Washington from Manchuria, says conditions there have improved and the country is pacified. Commerce revived, navigation resumed, farming resumed, and natives paid for work on the transcontinental railroad. He denies Russian designs on Manchuria and defends humane treatment under imperial orders, contrasting peaceful Manchuria with troubled Pe Chi Gi.
A historical account describes the California coast from Santa Barbara to San Diego, noting parallel coast ranges, offshore currents, and whale behavior. It recounts encounters between ships and whales, including incidents near Catalina and San Pedro, with details of a whale collision event and crew reactions.
Fragmentary text mentions living animals, shipping, and a curious event near the sea. References to whales and a rough encounter fill a chaotic report with unclear names and places. The piece reads as a garbled historical snippet with partial names and dates missing.
New York April 22 Dan Vorheen's son Tamea Vorhees and Inez Thurntay were arrested in connection with a tailor shop robbery. They are in custody as prosecutors pursue charges with witnesses failing to produce sufficient evidence against them.
Its report we here shut up Smptioad Sugar He re company in getting options on lanes estates Here.
Four large reservoirs funding and construction are underway in Gibraltar to secure the water supply. New pipelines and modern wiring upgrade the storage tanks, reducing shortages and strengthening resilience for the island’s residents and industries.
A garbled advert promises profits divided with customers and gifts with purchases. It touts trade, credit, and value in articles like news, stationery, sporting goods, candy, and cigars, with unclear specifics and multiple mis-typed phrases.
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