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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1901
Page
7
An old pamphlet style advert urges readers to use Cascarets to clean the tongue and restore regular bowels. It claims the product strengthens bowel walls, promotes regularity, and offers a free booklet from Sterling Remedy Company in Chicago or New York.
A vintage advertisement promotes genuine Barrios Diamonds at one dollar each, claiming superior brilliancy and a lifetime style with a two year guarantee. It urges mail orders to Barrios Diamond Co. at 1139 Broadway, New York, with size guidance by finger measurement and no branches or agents.
A string of condensed dispatches covers events in Mexico, London, New York, Washington, and Chicago. Topics include proposals and financial bids, naval architecture plans for the Battery, Turkish diplomacy, a property sale block, and a McKinley memorial ceremony. Names include O'Connor, Prince Nicholas, and Park Benjamin, with dates in December referenced.
A damaged fragment recounts Skepticism toward public statements, contrasting strangers with local endorsements. It references Mr. J. Bick of 1006 I street as a paper hanger and painter and mentions a three year kidney condition.
Hancock cleared San Francisco at noon for Manila carrying 21 officers and 63 percent of the Fifteenth Cavalry, seven officers and 380 recruits, plus detachment of hospital corps and signal corps men. The transport also held families and dependents bound for the Philippines.
Washington reports progress in negotiations between Secretary Hay and Danish Minister Brun. Substance obstacles to the treaty’s preparation have been removed, with differences adjusted to favor a favorable convention by December 17. London reports the Telegraph’s Stone correspondent is en route.
A federal grand jury in ParA ah rh Tdrped alleges that a mental scientist and her husband used misused materials for fraudulent purposes. A related indictment has been returned against Helen Witnans.
A Ravengon resident was shot after a reported break in. The wounded man, identified as H. Bean, refuses to reveal how long he has been in the town. The incident leaves authorities seeking details as the Ravenon Times notes similar imprints found on items.
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a distant event or tale, with incomplete names and details. Readable portions indicate a narrative around a person and actions, but essential facts, dates, or places are missing making full interpretation impossible from the remaining text.
In North Topeka this week shoppers flock to New Era Dept Store and related outlets for Christmas bargains. Offers include 35 dozen ladies handkerchiefs at 3 cents, inexpensive calendars, diaries, and millinery sales at Mrs Courtney’s two stores. Ongoing notices mention a Crime-Baird building site, church events, and local social visits.
Commercial bodies nationwide are invited to cooperate on resolutions similar to the proposal for better ties with Cuba. The text indicates coordinated action across industries to pursue reciprocal policies and potential engagement.
A distressed woman, Mrs. Perry, hanged herself from a clothes hook in her state room aboard a ship at New York. Her husband George H. Perry, from St. Louis, had recently started a business here and faced reverses. A six year old child and the mother were on deck. the husband was believed absent in the west. Roosevelt keynote: a horse for Roosevelt to reach him inland will be shipped to Washington for his use.
An advertisement touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a superior stomach strengthener and health builder for dyspepsia indigestion constipation flatulence sour stomach and headaches. It urges buyers to ensure the genuine bottle by the Private Die Stamp on the neck and to obtain a copy of the Almanac for 1902 from the druggist.
A Topeka banquet plan to showcase Republican senatorial hopes faces competition and shifting lineups. Curtis prospects trigger bids from Hanna Foraker Low and Valentine while Col William Rousington, recently aligned with Democrats, headlines the program. The event aims to bolster support despite timber shortages and changing schedules.
Springfield reports Captain Hobson, of Merrimac fame, engaged to Miss Ludlow, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Lud ere and niece of former Governor Ase Buslell. The engagement was public after a dinner tonight. The wedding is planned for February.
Harvard senior class selects R C Bruce of Indianapolis as orator and R A Greene of Boston as Ivy orator with J E Willis of Morristown as the speaker. Campbell leads the 11 and Willis captains track. Brownell stars in the white fours that beat New London. Brace is noted as one of the few colored men in college.
A brief, historic note recounts Mrs. TB Hunt of Lime Ridge Wisconsin seeking relief from illness after failed medical attempts. She tried various treatments before adopting Hectic Bitters, which were claimed to improve her condition.
Fragmented wires describe McKinley visit fallout and a death amid a freezing spell. Reports mention London traffic tied up for days and widespread outdoor work stoppages as telegraph lines remain strained.
Fragmentary text notes a king's visit possibly in spring following coronation, with references to a person named D. Sinclair and a Racine Wisconsin document. Details are unclear due to damaged source, but item hints at a royal visit being abandoned or delayed and mentions local names in early 20th century notation.
A jumble of classified style notes seeks workers and help. Entries include demand for general housework, copy letters at home, agents for quick money, barber college, and employment bureaus. Names like Quincy, Topeka, Monroe and Emporia appear with scant details.
Correspondent reports Anton Bad aig, noted statistician and economist, argues Russia must cut duties rather than raise them to ease economic strain. He warns German price pressures and coal cost risks threaten consumer hardship and advocates lowering tariffs to avert a broader crisis.
Multiple transfers recorded including Bee ee CaEED Se to Taiwan K for $30 on Lawrence Street Parkdale addition and J Gore to Chan Gleed for $500 on Woodlawn Avenue Potwin sub addition. Zorada Scott et al to Mary Ida and Fanny May Scott for £1 with two blocks on McVicar and Guthrie avenues Grifth sub addition. Hall to C Reverschmidt for $30 on Harrison arrest Huntoon's addition. P L Bonebrake executor to F P Rude for $1 northeast fraction quarter 24-11-15. B B W receiver to Miller for $272 on blocks 4-6-8-12-14 igi 2 Block 1 Russell's Meadowside. A O Fuller and wife to RB Valentine for $1 on north Liberty Street Veale's addition. B J Payton and wife to J M James for $98.79 on Dart reservation. A Dienst and wife to M Muth for $1. Ed Brown and wife to R their Evaline Knowlton to Marguerite Trand on lot 118 north four feet 116 Topeka Avenue Curtis addition. Dr Huidekopar Dead suluckoper noted in obituary style with war service mention.
Early Holiday Excursion Rates announced by THE UNION PACIFIC for Greatly Reduced tickets to Gates of sales limits and points. Tickets available December 24 25 and January 1 with final limit January. Depots and agents listed for purchase and routing. New glass designs and jewelry offered nearby.
Public notice for a farm auction at ten o clock a m on December 20 listing 2 head of cattle 38 head of horses 15 3 colts harness bogey wagon and implement stock including plows cultivators hay and fodder valued with bankable note at 6 percent from date of sale. Names mention Jones Hungate and Knowles with details of banking and currency regulatory context. Also notes about Union Pacific train schedules and other items read from the damaged OCR.
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