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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1900
Page
5
Extra fine Office Desks and Revolving Chairs arrive from the Grand Rapids factory. They transform a dingy office into a pleasant reception room. They are not cheap in price, yet offered at remarkable values.
An advertisement extols the desirability of owning a couch or rocker as a symbol of sybaritic ease. It promises assistance to overcome obstacles to purchase and notes genuine leather couches available in buffalo leather at prices from 20 to 75 dollars.
The Bissell Carpet Sweeper is described as a push powered cleaning device widely known and indispensable. It’s offered at two price points two fifty and four dollars to suit customer preference and budget.
Advertises a furniture polish claimed to revive wooden pieces. Promises deep cleaning removes grime and dust to restore beauty. Mentions a 280 bottle quantity and applying technique to bring furniture to prime appearance.
In New York Dr Angel Retlin reports a notable interest as he travels to Brazil in the treatment of yellow fever. Dr Bellineagh refuses a $160,000 prize from the Mexican government for a cure, though willing to aid sufferers. Mexican authorities push for a laboratory to manufacture the serum and to aid the United States Gulf coast states. Kilpatrick, a U.S. patient with yellow fever, strengthens confidence in the discovery as authorities debate the role of the new treatment.
The president and Mrs. McKinley welcomed 40 guests, including Secretaries and Mrs. Gage Long and Wilson, to a formal reception in the White House after a Paris exposition dinner. The Marine Band played as elaborately decorated rooms stood in honor of the delegates.
A Topeka testimony by Mr. DT Taylor describes kidney trouble since the Civil War. He reports backache, sleepless nights, and hours of pain eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills from Rowley Snow's Drug Store. He praises the remedy as the only one that helped. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY is the sole US agent.
A London dispatch says the Prince of Wales or the Duke of York may attend next August’s America’s Cup races if conditions permit. The prince is keen on yachting and plans to follow Lipton’s challenge, possibly sailing on the new Shamrock if invited.
London dispatch says Britain watches the Hay Pauncefote treaty with keen interest and warns rejection or hostile amendments could signal a move to end rather than mend the Clayton Bulwer pact. The Foreign Office favors adapting the treaty to modern conditions and applying Suez principles to an American controlled canal under negotiation. Lord Salisbury leads a cautious, public backing of careful revision rather than new terms.
The outset shows a willingness to settle the canal question with Senate support and pre consultation of foreign relations committee members. Diplomats note it unusual to raise fortification issues, as European powers value naval bases and coaling stations, and Britain favors American acceptance of the treaty in its original form despite dual control being dropped.
Owen Squire, 14, convicted of manslaughter in the second degree for the death of Lizete Hiegoratil at a Jamaica Avenue ice cream parlor on November 6. He claimed the pistol was loaded and the shooting accidental. About 20 women testified it was a pure accident. judge Moore sentenced him to four months in Queens County jail.
Chicago reports record beef prices at the stock show as Schwarzchild and Sulzberger of New York buy Aberdeen Angus steer Advance for 3.60 a pound and buyers pay 100 dollars a steak and 10 a pound for rare beer. The sale sets a new high, with 5490 pounds traded and Angus cattle a focal point amid crowds despite cold weather. Observers note a large turnout and lively bidding led by Weber of Kansas City and Dorneytte, with forty seven head sold.
The record notes Henry Sone of Utah sold to Dr. Cole of Tennessee a steer and bullock lot at varied prices. Highest price bull sold near Galligoottin area, slight gains seen. Carbondale and Colorado range cattle sold privately. weight and price per pound listed. Armour Co involvement noted with a margin per cent of live weight.
The tug Wompatuck, stationed at Brooklyn Navy Yard, is set to sail for Manila by way of Norfolk Bermuda Madeira Gibraltar and the Suez Canal. Navy officers were surprised by the order and expect the voyage to begin Sunday with Lieutenant Commander Sherman in nominal charge. The itinerary includes ports in the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean with stops at Bombay and Sumatra on the long circuit.
A garbled message references Ramat Mantne and figures like Ree Bee Dot ed im Ste, hinting at Maine legislative leadership, a speakership, and campaigns in Washington. The text implies a promise to act in state and federal matters, with opposition unclear and a focus on revenue and fame.
In Chicamo on December 7 the community begins a four day celebration honoring Bishop Edward McLaren. The event runs through the week with services and civic observances planned by local churches and organizations to mark the jubilee.
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