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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1900

Page

8

Pingree in Contempt Ordered to Court Next Saturday

In Lansing on petition of Ingham county lawyers Judge Wiest ordered Pingree to appear next Saturday, with show cause. The action stems from a December interview published December 7, which governor Ditterly and local officials criticized. The petition includes material from a Tribune reporter validating the interview as acceptable.

Lansing Mich Ingham Judge Wiest Totay Pingree Detec Ditterly Jim Wiest Tuttle Inehace County Somsewik Byie Tribune

Topeka New Year's Eve plans promise large city gathering

Major T J Anderson proposes diactioning each person who bitenda the Twentieth Century and placing names in the care of the State Historical Society. An expert will ensure the names are preserved for a hundred years. The executive committee oversees arrangements for what may be one of the largest New Year celebrations in Topeka.

T. J. Anderson State Historial Society Bow Wii Topeka

Commercial Travelers Banquet At Elke Lodge Room

Members of the United Order of Commercial Travelers held a banquet Saturday night at the Elke lodge room. Twenty six covers were reported with attendees including HL BM Johnson Kieller Et Lang HA Locus EG McDowell Harry Wells Hox Lanets John Mc Benne J F Myers Win hel We J Ww Comer A T Lucas Wl M Get GG Burton and J F Myers responding to toaste.

United Order of Commercial Elke Lodge Mobic Anney BM. Johnson Kieller Et Lang Locus EG. McDowell Harry Wells Hox Hox Lanets John McBenne J. F_ Myers, Win, hel, We. J Ww. Comer A. T. Lucas, Wl M. Get GG. Burton J. FL Myers

Stop Coughing Before Your Throat Clears Pain

Promotional snippet urges stopping coughing as coughs irritate the throat and lungs. It promotes a remedy and claims relief from coughing discomfort. The fragment mentions taking a solution but provides no full product name or usage details.

Cherry Pee-Cough Syrup Ad Playfully Promoted

An old advertisement notes rapid relief from coughing after the first dose of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. It touts quiet and rest as the cough eases, claiming the remedy is ideal for a lingering throat tickle. Three sizes are offered: 25¢, 50¢, and $1.00.

Ayer

Governor at Home Delays Return to Topeka After Christmas

Governor Stanley has gone to Wichita and will not return to Topeka until next Thursday unless plans change. All state offices will be closed all day.

Stanley Wichite Topeka

Denver Outrages and Police Chief Return

Denver suffers seven assaults and robberies in 26 hours with a German victim badly hurt and women repeatedly attacked since August 24. Chief Kipley returns to Chicago amid grand jury talks as Missouri tactic ticket sales offer round trips within 200 miles with a half fare for children 5 to 12.

Denver D. E. Young Ont St Lillian Bel Kipley Chicago Arty Corleran Grand Jury Missouri

The Shaws Bring Christmas Joy From Old Melodeon

The Shaws face a lean Christmas as they auction the melodeon to fund gifts for sons Fred and Egbert and cover a doctor's bill. Hidden inside the instrument, they discover a thousand dollars in government bonds, earned from a warm night mishap. A revival of hope arrives when Lucy, a sister figure, reunites with the family and takes on the bonds as a Christmas gift.

Christias Jeturren Patty Chris'mas Mr Shaw Weil Pertesser Wilson Shaws Samuel Fred Egbert Ms Brother Cassius Keen Koffe Christus Keen Knife Xew Carpenter Tdos Agnelodeon Bhaw Mia Shaw Hurupe Nebert Ceed Ais Shaw Mra Shaw Wilson Shaw Pearce Keen Eni Mr. Shate Mir Shaw Reuitkine Mrs. Shaw Helensins Heebe Bucy Europe Hnd Meg Lucy

Not as a Peacemaker United States Refuses to Help

Washington reports that Peru and Bolivia ask for U S involvement to ease Chilean tensions. The United States declined to act, a stance likely affecting Chile's course amid the Pan American conference invitation.

United States Peru Bolivia Leip Phil Teenie Ared Washington Crueba Bolivisa

Diplomatic Conference Notes and Clarifications

A garbled relay discusses international arbitration, government conduct, and a future conference. It mentions Washington and a call to clarify misunderstandings, asserting a government does not act by request and debating amplitudes of admission and tone in a Taegan Besos conference context.

Marie Wienina Washington Tn Ander

Bryan to speak at Chicago club banquet on Cleveland attack

The Chicago W. J. Bryan league plans a banquet on the anniversary of the New Orleans battle with William Jennings Bryan delivering his first public address since his presidential loss. Invitations list former governor and other speakers, with Beckham and Carmack among them.

Chicago Willem Jennises Bryan Wil Anwar Cleveland Benquet W. J. Bryan New Orleans Bryus Robert E. Burke Brie Easyneressman Carmackenneasee BuEke Govuenes Beckham Renarky

Sir John Bourt Views on Canadian Senate Reform

In Ottawa Sir John Bourt argues the Senate should not be abolished but suggests reforming its selection method. He proposes partial election and nomination, grouping cities universities and suburban districts for electoral purposes while the government nominates the balance, aiming for a more representative chamber in touch with the people.

John Bourtnot House of Commons Canada John Senate House Mirgely Sciti

Cremation of Stichect Britzius In Chicago Planned

The Chicago labor leader Stichect Britzius, who died last Thursday in Denver, will be cremated today at Graceland cemetery. A private ceremony will scatter the ashes to the four winds, with only intimate friends attending. Britzius, a 40 year veteran and organizer in the labor movement, was known as a cigar maker and a leader among AFL counters.

Chicago Britzius Denver Graceland Cemetery Britzing Widlet Britalus Lbor Clear Makers Senon American Federation of Labor

Barnums Kansas Discount Sale On Damaged Doll and Coat Stock

All remaining lines of collarettes muffs and children's sets to be sold at 25 percent off from 7 30 to 10 30 pm. Dolls and vases overstock also 25 percent off during the same hours. Misses and children's jackets reduced five percent from the lowest original price. Eiderdown dressing lacques selling tonight for 1 00, previously 2 25, 1 75, 1 50. All shades.

British Public Views on Treaty Confusion in London Debate

London dispatch reports mixed British opinion on the Clayton-Bulwer treaty and proposed amendments. Observers note the foreign office may prefer reviving modified terms over outright rejection, with American ambassadorial talks possible. Public reaction remains unsettled amid conflicting London press signals.

New York Qepatch Tribune London Foreiaen Lord Lansdowne Lord Cranborne Davis Toone Evie Lemden Press Foreign Office

Crowe Identified by Witness in Kidnap Case

In Omaha on December 4 a man unknown to police identified Pat Crowe as the night associate with a woman who accosted him near the kidnapper rendezvous tied to Edward Cudahy’s abduction. The witness said Crowe matched the rogues gallery photo and provided a specific description.

Omaha Pat Crowe Edward Cudahy Rogues Gallery Crowe Unis Thirty

Chaplain Chadwick to Join New York in February

New York naval reports indicate Chaplain Warner J. Chadwick formerly on the Maine, now serving aboard the Vermont, will move to the battleship New York when she is commissioned about February 1. Rear Admiral Rodgers requests Father Chadwick for his ship.

New York Warner J Chadick Maine Havana Teodvine Vermont Rodgers Father Chadwick

Mysterious Mail Sack Found In Montana Town

A boy discovered a broken mail sack on a Prom Ded Hale street in Areene Montana on December 24. The sack lay in a three foot hole five feet deep with tin scraps and papers. Officers investigated and noted parts of the contents were missing and likely removed before discovery.

Areene Mont Dee Porto Sall Hoes Stu Deors Anne of the H. H. Ashley United Staten

Fragmentary note hints at depot movement and delay

A garbled fragment suggests a departure toward a depot and a related pause or delay. No clear names, dates, or locations are readable to anchor a full event or identify parties involved.

Temperance workers and Frances Willard influence noted

Fragmentary text discusses temperance work, Frances Willard, and conventions. It references Brune wittnri and senate princiglba, with remarks on progress and leadership, though details are unclear. The passage hints at growing support and the impact of Willard on temperance goals.

Kingsland in trouble with counterfeit case ties city action

Frack H Eingvland accused of seeking Topeka for distrusting money from Forbes Riros. A warrant swore the city court for duties on a counterfeit probe as Kingsland, once a street inspector, faces charges over flour sales and cash drawer thefts. Authorities aim to bring him to answer charges amid alcohol and past concerns.

Frack H. Eingvland Forbes Riros Teoubie Loganepoint Ted Dain Une Kingsland Tie Sats Jattee Khating Kingsand Evan Wail Jet Dis Purtes Brom Id van Sand Mimgourlie Forben Brewheen Surance MG Ks

Fear Indian Uprising in Sitka Reported in 1800s Style

Fragmentary OCR summary notes fear of an Indian uprising in Sitka. Mentions a fortification or wall breached by Indian forces and a marent or marital event overseen by Captain Pendle. Source language is garbled, but indicates alarm about Native actions and military response near Sitka.

Seattle Wash Sitka Pendle Betom

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