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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1900
Page
8
A Chicago dispatch outlines a proposed organization named to support Philippine independence and oppose United States rule. The article notes aims to create a network to distribute nonpartisan information and oppose restraint on the Philippines, with efforts to publish and spread messages nationwide.
A Celibate-priest community known as the Order of the Holy Cross plans to establish a home in the Hurison area. Bishop Puret of Maryland has disapproved of their rituals and inhibited priestly functions within his jurisdiction. The Huntington supervisor James O.8, son of Biakop, announces a plot for the new monastery on a tract purchased near William Street, about seven miles from New York.
A report notes Lackey preaching a gospel of hope inside Moted Prison as December events unfold. The piece mentions a prison audience drawn to faith, with references to tombs and a local religious effort shaping inmate outlook amid ongoing security concerns.
A Sleepy Hollow union watch previously linked to Washington Irving era dates will be conserved into the new century with candlelight ceremonies. The Sleepy Hollow church, built in 1832, marks a bicentennial tied to regional history and will be featured with historic observances.
The account describes a tense encounter at a woman's home where a man pressed to see her and she questioned his intent. She answered the front door and spoke with quiet resolve, asking who should be named when she asked who called. The scene focuses on insistence and cautious boundaries.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press piece offers hair care guidance urging sun exposure to dry and brush the Greek maid style. It extols non-bleach remedies, claiming sun and certain washes firm and beautify hair, prevent falling, and treat dry scalp with a proposed routine.
The Philadelphia Record cites a bacteriology expert warning that unwashed fruit may carry disease. A test on grapes showed black water and germ-laden droplets contaminating wash water and vessels, with animals dying within two days to weeks, illustrating how unseen germs enter the body through fruit.
Morton of Manchester, bitten by a mad dog two weeks ago, returns from North Carolina after seeking a madstone. He describes leaving in a near insanity state, then a red stone about the size of a half dollar was applied to the wound, absorbed poison for 118 hours, and dropped off at expiry. He reports little pain and continues to apply the stone.
A London Mail summary reports a German scientist's claim that blinking unknowingly travels the eye. Humans blink about 49 600 to 50 000 times daily, moving lids up and down roughly 1.3 inches per blink, totaling about 54 000 inches monthly and about 7 200 miles in 50 years, enough to induce drowsiness in insomnia.
An unsteady report from Phoenix describes a confrontation where a Mexican individual drew a revolver and tied to threaten an officer. The officer fired, mortally wounding Morales amid chaotic street actions.
A store room at 211 Kansas Avenue occupied by C. E. Wardin and A. C. Elder suffered major damage when fire broke out in the early hours. The blaze destroyed a walnut display case with jewelry and silverware, melted contents, and damaged the ceiling. the chemical engine alone saved heavy water damage. Estimated losses exceed $1,000. Fire chief Wilmarth notes an intensely hot fire with limited fuel.
Severe snow storms and heavy rains across the United Kingdom cause floods and washouts. Railways and roads blocked, bridges swept away, and towns submerged. Covent Gardens reports unprecedented devastation with factories flooded and residents trapped. Midland trains disrupted.
The Avon River runs ten feet above normal endangering Bath and flooding vast lands across several counties. Inland seas replace farmland while many villages lose gas supplies as works flood, leaving Idury village and surrounding towns cut off from services.
Rev M J Sauvage spoke at the Church of the Messiah on The Century of Wonder. He argued against class warfare and noted rising wealth without increasing poverty, saying there are more rich people yet no more poor. He praised women’s advance toward suffrage and hoped for reform success without exploiting information.
New York announces the Association of Traveling Managers to protect members and secure better rail transportation terms. About 150 attractions already join with offices to be set up. The group aims to bar unreliable actors, standardize contracts, and replace theatrical agents with a general manager for lists of available performers.
A San Francisco Bulletin item recounts a couple scene during Tannhauser where a grocer husband nods off mid act. His wife strikes his shoulder in vain as he snores loudly and remains asleep. Comically, she whispers that it is past seven, and he wakes briefly before dozing off again.
New York December 31 The Tribune reports Bellevue Hospital management will be reviewed by the medical board. Dr. Flint and Dr. Fitch are alleged to billed for private examinations of lunacy cases at the Insane pavilion. Commissioner Keller seeks full explanations amid public feasts of dissatisfaction.
Central American leaders host fears over U S fortifying the canal while Nicaragua demands open world access and a share of control. A Costa Rican official warns of a dam project downstream that could flood property and trigger indemnity demands.
New York reports 97 mares and 35 yearlings from the Inte Marcus Daly estate arrived at Morris Park for the Bitter Hoot stock farm sale at Madison Square Garden on January 3 and February 1. The load includes Lohamburg Ogden Iouadore Bathampton Pepper St Adaer Scottish Chief with rail stations Hambure Tammany Invern Isadore Bathampton Ogden and more. The consignments travel from Montana with special care amid Kentucky gossip and a Frankfort death inquiry.
A London review recalls Pagani's Bohemians at Pagani's restaurant in Portland Street. The piece describes autographs on walls and musical sketches, naming Signor Tosti, M. Puderéwaki, Signor Mar RED, and conductor M. Laménirecx, with references to Cavalleria La and Funiculi Funicula phrases.
Several members of the company fall ill with patamonm in Denver, with the illness spreading to players as it becomes prevalent in the city during December.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions Stasien Girte Rafter and Balto as presenters, with unclear roles and organization. The garbled text references Somalia and preies cers, yielding no coherent event or outcome to confirm.
Jules Cambon, renowned envoy and diplomat, has returned after five months of abaetice to address public audiences in the city. He is slated to discuss history and France’s role, with Traweert posent general possibly in attendance.
An incomplete note mentions Phoenix resident names possibly Lost ee Phoenix Aris Theo TV ue residen ty, with unreadable portions indicating a missing person context. Limited legible data prevents full identification or details.
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