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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1901
Page
13
A F Wessen the Old Reliable Swedish Coal Dealer advertises coal from Osage City shaft mines and Pennsylvania hard coal. Offers screened coal free from dirt and guarantees best quality. Located at estate 07 E 4th St.
An extensive wartime court of inquiry report recounts Commodore Schley’s maneuvers off Santiago de Cuba, coal and supply constraints, orders from the U S Navy, and later dissent by Admiral Dewey. It details engagements, blockades, and questions of command during the 1898 battle.
London reports from Pretoria dated yesterday that Bruce Hamilton defeated Piet Viljoens at Whckraens northwest of Ermelo after a long march. Hamilton killed 16 Hons and captured 7 armed prisoners. many others were wounded and left on farms. A recaptured Benson cup was secured. two field cornet officers noted among prisoners. Secretary of War Brodrick telegraphed praise for the achievement. Local ads for hats surround the dispatch.
Weather curbs crime as Hatchinson Cave area and beyond see few incidents. A small ax stash under a porch led to police collection. two jointists held for bail failure. James Inman arrested. G G Chesney’s $2,000 appeal bond rejected due to signer Hodgins. Several youths implicated in library disturbance, with one guilty for coal packing. Antalas dissuade fines. library managers report tense times. A wickerwork baby carriage found by Al Hopkin at Kansas avenue, sent to station.
A formal complaint was filed by Judge Allen against the Gaylord postmaster for non delivery of Farmers Advocate papers and letters. Packages found at Gaylord dated October 4 and November 26 indicate papers were discarded rather than delivered to subscribers.
Nine weed teams compete in a six day cycle race in New York with five tied for lead. The finish is expected at 10 o'clock tonight as riders rest and train quarters are set. Contenders include Munro, Walthour, and Newkirk from the south amid a field of northern entrants.
Chicago market notes corn and wheat under pressure from cold weather and weak demand with mixed receipts and prices drifting. Cattle futures stay steady as hogs and sheep show softness, while overall futures and local demand reflect cautious trading and weather concerns.
Local market notes from Topeka and Kansas City include cattle, butter, and meat prices, with scattered figures for dairy products, hides, and sugar marks. Mentions of Topeka Hide Market, dairy creameries, and various sellers or buyers appear in fragmented OCR text, reflecting an old archival market page.
Fragmented classifieds list wanted civil service roles in various places with salary cues and contact hints. It mixes job postings with stock market briefings and commodity notes, reflecting a busy late 19th or early 20th century urban page.
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