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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
8
At 615 Rams Ave Warren, stock of superior towels in white and color with borders and re marked prices 5c to 9c. double damask towels 65c. 150 Boston Bleached Sheets size 90 by 90 inches torn and hemmed, marked 59c each. Limited quantities while they last.
A Kansas City Republican group pushes to bring a battleship to Kansas. Senator Burton supports using congressional action to secure naval approval. The article notes ships under construction have been authorized.
An old advertisement extols Shobe Lucas Gin as a purely vegetable remedy to cleanse the blood, prevent eruptions and pimples, and improve complexion by removing impurities. It denounces arsenic powders and potash tonics as short lived covers for skin diseases such as eczema and acne. No charge what
The department began naming armored cruisers after states and has already named ships for Colorado Maryland Nebraska South Dakota West Virginia and New York. Four new single turreted frontiers carry state names Arkansas Florida Nevada Wyoming. States without named warships include Connecticut Delaware Maine New Hampshire Minnesota Montana Kansas South Carolina North Carolina North Dakota Vermont Washington. Kansas men oppose a number name and seek a first-class battleship.
In Atlanta Bishop Turner advocates separation as a remedy for racial conflict, proposing emigration to Africa as best for both negroes and whites. He warns of a “irrestatible conflict” and notes children suffer under “milignant” excitement, urging mass movement to Africa to avoid bloodshed.
Topeka scene captures locals from G Horton of Houston to W Russell of Blas Rapids. Reports note repairs on 417 Kansas Ave block, labor day events, bands Rosas plans, and busy licenses. City officials discuss policing, water works, and transit near Clyde water melon feast.
A reader shares relief from coffee and digestive trouble by switching to Postum Food Coffee. The account notes seven children including a baby who prefers Postum, claims improved health, and cheekily urges widespread use for infants. The letter ends with a personal signoff and thanks.
The Schley court of inquiry list of principal witnesses to be called by the judge advocate was released. It names rear admirals Sampson and others, captains Chadwick and Goodrich, various commanders, lieutenants, and a long roster of officers. The document notes that some summoned names are omitted from the list.
Death notice for T L Tincher aged 42 of Topeka with wife two children and a funeral service announced. Obituary notes residence at Washhorn cottage, lists father J Fy Tincher and mentions Topeka Hallway coworkers and state print notice. Interment planned at Topeka cemetery. service at Tinscher home.
Former Panama governor Facundo Mates Duran, in New York, calls Colombia rebels a lot of vagabonds and says the government will subdue the rebellion without Marines. He notes no current movement toward Uribe tribe, and doubts Venezuela or other Liberal neighbors will join war. He cites suspected aid from Ecuador and Nicaragua but doubts a united war.
Philadelphia August 33 General Manager Frank Patlscoon of the Pittsburgh Johnstown Ebarsburg and Eastern railroad has resigned his office and traffic on the road has been suspended pending immediate appointment for running the line. It is believed the road is ceasing operation.
Frances Rippey a famed suffrage advocate in the state died at Severance Dont Phan county last Saturday. A prominent figure among early women delegates to the Methodist National conference, she was among five delegates barred from the meeting alongside Frances Willard. Rippey owned extensive holdings across Renae and Texas, reflecting her wealth and business reach.
Miners trapped for three hours in a workroom at Foswell on the bluffs near French Village were rescued by a warmer relief party led by a foreman. One miner saved himself, then helped others to safety as flames rose from the ShAIL.
The Denver Express advertises Labor Day showings at Crawford with melodrama attractors and a guaranteed laugh every 30 seconds, promising theatergoers a vivid program. Prizes will be 23 35 1 and 7 cents at night and 15 and 2 cents for the marine.
Paris report says Dr Koch will inoculate Dr Grasault with bovine tuberculosis to test the theory that cattle infection ends the disease. He asserts the two cases are unrelated and that a person cannot catch bovine tuberculosis from cattle.
John Sargent faces health trouble described as a touch of melan cholla, developing since Saturday. The illness prevents him from traveling with the Maraball band to Louisville, delaying his first major concert and keeping him indoors as doctors assess the condition.
Fragmentary OCR text refers to medical remedies for dysentery and summer complaints. It mentions local names and unclear phrases about treatments and symptoms without coherent events or clear entities to confirm. The readable portion lacks a complete news item or verifiable details for a proper summary.
The Wabash Railroad markets itself as the only line running through trains from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York and claims the fastest time saving a day. Trains pass two thirds around the exposition grounds offering a grand view of the electric display for passengers not stopping at Buffalo.
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