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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1901

Page

8

Goethe's Enduring Fame and forthcoming editions

Eminent critics place Goethe with Homer and Shakespeare on Parnassus noting his enduring renown. Authors like Scott and Carlyle translated and Hugo adapted his works. The upcoming edition promises faithful translations with many illustrations and includes a Life by Professor Boyesen. Philadelphia office at 1313 Walnut Street.

Parnassus Homer Shakespeare Gorrne Walter Scott Carlyle Scott Victor Hugo Goethe Faust Professor Boyesen Cornell University

Commission to revise federal courts structure in push for uniform practice

Atlantic City reports that United States Botkin Montara chairman advocates overhauling federal judiciary. Proposal would shift original jurisdiction to district courts and route intermediate review through circuit courts. Commission aims for unified procedures and early Congress consideration with a new penal code project noted as declined.

Atlantic City J. Auei Alex Bodep Botkin Montara United States Cole Lerestions Congress Pete United Starter District Court Sie Tie Circuit Court of Appeals Intermudiate Court of Review Caret Hi Rupert of the Comlatinn Inter Aimplatty Hotkin

Whitney's Colts and the Henry Stakes Preview

A fragmented horse racing note discusses Whitney's Colts and a race at Slive y, with Gollemith, Dorseensis, and other contenders like Ghbd malti and Yurkee's chance. Mentions Goldsmith Dowie rising, F Madden's strong form, and late-season wagering shifts as April approaches.

Slivey Ike Dorseensis Lee Belove Mwhitney Yurkee Fedl Malti Sayedad Ateste Goldsmith Dowie F. Madden Nana

Futurity Prospects Mix With Rumors Around Colt Lineup

Rumors swirl over potential futurity starters led by Neno now in Clarence H. Mackay’s stable amid a slate of contenders from Madden and Pepper stables. Western entries appear scarce as bettors eye implied dark horses among listed colts. Vermont may retire to Brecknry yard as receiving ship replacing Columbia. a board warns against substitutions as costly.

Yankee Neno Clarence H. Mackay Madden Big Wheel Gang Fire Olt Beck Blackstock Barutoge Blue Girl Bax SS. Brown Hyplén August Gelmmyt Master Mao Walboum de Reanek Wm Lirkesend Enright Morr Golden Cottage Cunard Schriber Tower G. E Smith Chilton Smith Northern Star Meatherstone Hotazoo Jacob Wworth Mary Worth Mackay J. E Madden Vermont Har Station New York Oll Brecktry Navy Yard Columbia Stear Barker Snow Hall BAS

Lot Sales in New Country Oklahoma Auction Introductory

A Washington notice from August 18 reports a triogram receipted by the interior department detailing town lots in the new Oklahoma section for sale during five days. It notes allowances for squatters eviction and pending crope applications with limited action taken on some requests.

Washinton Oklahoma Croope Bae Eats

Trackmen to Settle Strike Ahead of Montreal Meeting

Vancouver dispatch reports local workers aim to end a strike as talks move toward settlement in Montreal. Unclear phrasing in source preserves core fact of impending agreement and city origin.

Vancouver Montreal

Shooting in Scotland Portends Promising Season

Glasgow Herald reports Scotland hunting moors in good condition despite storms. Weather limited opening day, but birds were in better trim than past years. American interest rises with Sergeants Cram and Way slated to visit Dunbeath and forests. Helwick Hall hosts guests with Whitney absent from Teesdale.

New York Denden Glasgow Herald Ox Moma Sergeant Cram Les Tokex Dunbeath Caithness Forest Way Clyde Yorkshire Post Neptlemen Helwick Hall Middlesex- on-Tees Valley EC. Whitney Teesdale

Lovers Quarrel Resurrects Long Lost John Werner

A dramatic Calago tale describes the return of John Werner to Kenoski Wisconsin after fourteen years away a romance and quarrel ended his exile. A box containing a missing man’s body was mailed to his family near Twentieth Street revealing his fate and prompting heirs to settle Peter Werner’s estate.

Calago Aug John Werner Kenoski Wis Twentieth Street Peter Werner Wissonsip Kescuba Werner

Croker likely to sail mid August to lead New York politics

New York dispatch reports amid Mont House plans that Timothy Croker will leave England around August 17 to assume Democratic leadership in New York. His return to America remains uncertain with talks of a late August departure and continued concealment of his intentions. Meanwhile at Wantage estate, renovations and flood-related issues affect the Moat House grounds as irrigation and landscape works proceed.

America New York the Tribune London Lettombe Tieh Croker Mont House Newe York England Moat House

Are Still Married in Leavenworth Divorce Ruling

In Leavenworth Kansas a court ruling says divorces are not final until all costs are paid. Many residents believe they are divorced, but unpaid costs keep them legally married despite decrees granted.

Leavenworth Kan

Japanese Diplomacy and Witte Visit Refocus Abroad

The dispatch reports on Japanese interest to soften anti German sentiment via St. Petersburg talks and notes BL DeWitte will not travel abroad this year, planning rest on Crimean estate. Swiss contracts in Geneva for Furnish turbine-powered machines and a Niagara project secure orders for 11 turbines CT 9 and a 12,000 HP station.

Detly Mall Geneva Asaya Furich Niazera Hares Power Werico

General Carriage Company Receiver Appointed in New York

New York Aug 1 Justie O Gorman has appointed O F Thorns as treasurer and receiver of the General Carriage Company. The firm once boasted a $29 million capital, with stockholders including Richard Croker and others, and held a city franchise to operate omnibuses. After 1890 legislation, it planned London style omnibuses and acquired Sixth Avenue car stables, later sold to Century Realty for $1.1 million. activity since then has waned.

New York Justie O'Gorman O. F. Thorns General Carriage Compiany New Derry General Carriage Company Richard Croker Edwhn Gould Jos. Leiter Samuel Louis Wormer Criesfield Judson Ewin M Post London Parks Campady Cyrus Field Juttson

Bank Swindle in Chicago Reveals $30,000 Theft

A seasoned depositor allegedly swindled a Chicago bank out of $30,000 by using a forged London draft and a sequence of checks. The theft involved the bank president's initials and a later large withdrawal that vanished with the depositor, whose identity is withheld.

Chicnes Chicago Wecter London Eleopald Depanitor

Reception for Teachers in Manila Arrivals Planned

Superintendent Atkinson prepares a grand reception for about 00 American teachers expected to arrive from San Francisco. Upon landing at Laneta, they will be driven to the Spantan exposition building to serve as a temporary convention center. army quartermaster supplies furnish the space with core chairs and other fittings.

Manila Atkinson San Francisco Laneta Landing Spantah Exposition Army Quartermaster’s Department

Rural Route Report Sparks Free Delivery Concerns

A garbled notice reports a Washington order to review the condition of rural free delivery roads in the county. Postmaster Guthrie aims to secure repairs on Route No. 3 from North Topeka to Silver Lake area, warning that service could be halted if improvements lag. The item notes routes facing delays and the potential loss of delivery service for residents served by the route.

Sonn Wuture Washington Guthrie Rome Guther Topeka Silver Lake

Roosevelt Will Not Attend Reunion in New York

Aug 13 report from Hutchinson notes vice president Theodore Roosevelt cannot attend the reunion due to a commitment in New York on the 16th. Roosevelt expresses regret over not being able to speak in Kansas and mentions a Colorado Springs letter. Also updates on Gen Ludwig’s illness and condition near New York.

Hutchinson Roosevelt Colorado New York Kansas Caturado Reret Theodore Roosevelt

Fragmentary Notice: Unclear Local Update Lacks Details

Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled local notice or obituary fragment with names and events unclear. No coherent specifics on persons dates places or actions can be extracted from the unreadable text.

Steamer Humboldt Returns with Gold Cargo and River Troubles

The Humboldt arrived from Lynn with gold cans aboard after earlier thefts by mounted parties. Advices say shallow draft boats will struggle to reach two tips this year, while the larger vessel cannot return this season. River traffic faces delays from sandbars and a copper river valley road project threatens next season. George O'Brien, recently sentenced, attempted self harm but failed.

Humboldt Seattle Lynn Cans Settle Wueh Sinan Copper River Valdes George O'Brien

Hold Up on Katy Near Caney Texas

A Missouri Kansas & Texas passenger train No. 2 was held up near Caney, 32 miles north of Denison, at 3 a.m. Five men boarded the local train, entered the baggage and express cars, and robbed passengers before the train headed south. The American Express safe held little cash. officials could not confirm the total booty. The United States marshal was notified.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Denison Tex Missouri, Kansas & ‘Texas Caney Missori, Kansas &Texas Railroad American Express United States

MISS BEALS TALKS OF LAND FIGHT AND HARBORING DREAMS

Wichita Aug 13 Miss Beals says she is pleased with the land claim she secured near Lawton and plans to build a home in six days. She notes Woods filed on adjacent land, sparking excitement and threats, but asserts her aim to establish a homestead rather than town lots. She describes Lawton as a tent city with about 15 000 people and many nationalities. She receives 10 to 20 letters daily from strangers and suitors alike.

Wichita Mike Mattie Helen Beals Lawton Woods Totyn Tom Beal South Market Street United States Philadelphia

Peruna Cure Adverts Expectant Summer Colds

Readers from Kansas City New York and Chicago praise Peruna as a remedy for summer colds and catarrh. Letters claim repeated relief after chills and a long history of ineffectual treatments. The copy promotes a free health book from the Peruana Drug Manufacturing Company.

Cattle Man Missing In East Ranch Area

Joseph Hartwell, a wealthy cattle man living east of town, is missing and feared murdered. He habitually carried large sums of money. His horse was tied near a stream with signs of a struggle nearby. A large reward has been offered for his discovery.

Buens Jos Hartwell Here Hartsclis

Santa Fe Bridges Washed Out in Prescott Arizona

Aug 1 reports describe the heaviest storm of the season in the region. Five bridges on the Santa Fe Prescott and Phoenix railway are washed out. A cloudburst between Prescott and Jerome causes damage and narrowly avoids drownings. One report notes loss of life or property unclear from the text.

Santa Fe Prescott Anz Prescott & Phoenix Black Hills Jeremerean

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