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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1901
Page
7
A London sale featured a portfolio of illustrations accompanying two Hugo editions from George Barrie & Son, selling for £40, surpassing the original subscriber price for the entire set and portfolio. Agents sought for a Catalogue of such books, addressed to 1313 Walnut Street.
Advertises low rate rail trips to lakes, Mackinaw, Lakes, Duluth, and resort areas. Claims weekly departures from Minneapolis and Lake Superior region with features like scenic travel and summer recreation. Mentions agents Crozier and Elliott, urging inquiries for details and schedules.
Summer excursion notice lists single fare round trips to the Rocky Mountain regions of Colorado via the Union Pacific and Green Pacific line. Rates shown include $2.00 from Miscourt Miser for a window of July 8 to August 8, with July 1 to September 9 inclusive offered by Union Pacific as well. Tickets available via city and depot agents for details and travel dates.
York Aug 1 The work on the estate of the late Fa Ee S Rogers has been completed. The figures will not exceed the wavane of the report and are expected to place the value of the property at a little over the estimated. Mr Hogere prepared the estimate shortly before his death and the final value is expected to be very close to the actual.
A New York dispatch reports editors urging caution against European intervention in South American affairs. They warn that direct involvement could threaten sovereignty and advocate upholding US policy in line with the Monroe Doctrine.
A Nicaraguan government report notes a fortuia resident, Senor Portes, Brother Col omuian, and associates arranging exile movements for Colombians via Salvador toward Panama. Machinery and vessels linked to a local company will be used by the government. dredges at San Juan Del Forte port support operations.
Sam Angeles Cal August 14 Santa Fe Readquarters in this city are shaping up for changes. Wesky will again become general superintendent of the western bany lines. J B Hurley, acting as general superintendent, is not yet assigned a new post. The question remains where he will go next.
A garbled dispatch notes Mrs Hanes in New York with incomplete travel details and arrangements for her children. It mentions a Carlton hotel stay and potential relocation to a private school near Hutchinson, with a return fare of 485 dollars via a Santa Fe State line and tickets on sale August 19.
New York reports a gloomy financial mood as dividends fall across British lines. The London and North Western Railway board reviews costs and management reforms while noting American practices, grain and coal shipments, and railway efficiencies. Investors recall past prospects in mining and South Africa as industrials suffer. Expect a potential coalition move to suspend ordinary stock dividends amid debt reform and a social reaction to the low mood.
New York hears from Professor Curioe Lact, aBrasilian monarchist, that Prince August of Baxe Culture and Gothabid plans to renounce Brazil rights for 1 500 000. Lact argues Brazil cannot recover property and damages linked to the family, citing tensions with Victoria and Princess Jaubel.
Real estate transfers list Eugene Weilkey and Isiah B Maffet with parcel notes including Waits Grove and Ash Street details. The garment workers union mentions interference by force with employees and names officers and members, with some garbled references to events and accounts.
EP Webber a book binder accused of visiting a Black woman on Etarriedtreet sparks mob violence. He is captured, stripped, painted with colors, and ordered to leave town after a brief arrest. The colored woman also assaulted before being allowed to return home as police intervene. Webber’s family defends his character amid divorce and prior abuse claims.
State Journal reports director Gerow details July activity across Topeka Burlington Catheyville Manhattan and Winfield as the five cities supplied about two thirds of job applications. Topeka tops the list while clerks and bookkeepers remain scarce despite many applicants.
National encampment travel tickets priced to 21.35 with departure from Topeka and Chicago connections. Tickets valid Sept 7 to Sept 16 with extension option to Oct 16 via saltd agent, free chair cars, standard sleepers, and through service Cleveland bound. Agent contact TL King in Topeka Kansas and neighboring offices. Final date Aug 25 for others.
Correspondenee from San Francisco reports two defendants in United States condemnation suits over Pearl Harbor trade, with mention of naval docks becoming natural stone wharves. Also notes on night schools for Hawaiians and immigration policy hints, plus US gunboat Petteh and the Philadelphia returning from the Philippines and Samoa’s highly drilled native troops.
John R. Speers, a world yachting authority, comments on the newly built Shamrock. He notes the visible form above water at Erie Basin shows a well balanced hull and raises cautious optimism despite underwater unknowns.
Railroad men in New York hear a report that the Delaware Lackawanna and Western were seeking entrapment into Philadelphia. Agents quietly secured monetary influence and obtained permissions from most owners for a right of way. A Delaware river wharf for transfer and freight is said to have been secured. The report mentions surveys for a possible extension toward Philadelphia and related paving plans.
Bristol R. L. reports on new coil-motif masts for the Constitution to be completed this week. The vessel will serve the Long Island Sound races with the new mainsail area prepared. The updated material aims for greater height aloft, enhancing the main sail and peak as previously.
In Berlin on August 14 the Kodinische Zatting reports a bizarre claim about satin skin cream promoted as a beauty product. The piece mentions a “piss tires” and mentions velom bia and “Application of Satin-Skin Cream” for “charming effects.” The report is cryptic and appears to be a fragmented OCR item with unclear context.
Advertises rooms for rent near Madison street with furnishings and access details. Mentions front room with door, partial furnishing options, and nearby locations in Topeka area.
A garbled wire service item reports Watson accompanying Messrs Lipton and others en route to New York. It notes a court or rail topic, an electric accident in Jersey City claiming a man from a conservatory and mentions plans affecting rail service and return limits.
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