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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
2
A fragmentary advertisement discusses a remedy called tablets to aid digestion and appetite. It claims government tested ingredients, digestion improvement, and overall nourishment from regular use. The piece references Stuart's and notes international availability in the United States Canada and Britain.
At Madison night auction in New York February sale of horses and ponies featured Brother of Hamburg sold to Lord Clonmel of Ireland for 10100 dollars and the chestnut mare Pastoroelia going for 16000 dollars. The colt Ermpariumt brought 44300 dollars, and overall 133 head were sold as the sale closed near midnight after rapid bidding. Proceeds totaled 405525 dollars.
New York, Feb 1. Once celebrated as America’s bantam king, Cherry a ion ie Sullivan lay in state at Calvary Cemetery on Long Island with only relatives and two or three mourners. Former admirers and politicians who courted him were absent.
Fragmentary text mentions several names and actions but lacks coherent details for a solid summary. The readable portions point to multiple individuals and possible events, yet key context and connections are missing to identify a clear headline or outcome.
Heikes performed well in Dayton as 104 birds were killed from 200 attempts. The event featured a weathered field with notable accuracy and crowd interest at the Dayton venue.
A fragmented Pittsburg item discusses a players' protective body and a statement from Mille about game entry, referencing a past league context. It hints at a heated dispute, a judge’s stance, and unclear quotes about who may join the team, with garbled names and phrases.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a show by Anne Mere and names like Steve Brodie and Antonio. Referenced items include coal postponement to Monday and a twenty round draw. Details are garbled and obscure.
Read of three new Soviet cruisers featuring 1 600 ton capacity, four inch armor, cel ip superstructures, with four 6 inch rapid fire guns in each deck, sixteen rapid fire guns on the lei deck, and extensive artillery plans. Vessels include multiple armored compartments, water tube boilers, and a crew of about 20. Estimated cost around 2.7 million dollars per cruiser, with debates on feasibility within the year.
A fragmented testimonial asks Kalamazoo and Woonsocket residents to trust Dean's Kidney Pills claiming a long home remedy record. The ad promises strong local results and urges readers to buy from druggists at 50 cents a bottle, citing a showable cure.
A Kansas widower marries a Boston woman after meeting only ten hours. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mr. Woerth at the German church. The couple, Mr. Holt and Mrs. Holt, planned to reside in Kansas City, with the bride leaving for Onngo on the next train.
A Hutchinson man, after observing the Kansas boom, invested in Beaumont area real estate and acquired a one eighth interest. He previously profited from deals in which he made money and later purchased 1.70 acres of land, drawing attention to Beaumont connections.
Coroner Me Coliist issued a warrant in Wichita on February 1, naming L A Plymouth nurse and alleging involvement of Dr Davis and Mrs ees. The accused appeared before the court but denied charges and awaited further proceedings. Local authorities expect a verdict after the next hearing.
Members of the local W T U met at Mrs Gary Evans’s rooms on a Thursday evening to discuss forming an earnest group. In attendance was Mrs Nation’s companion on her last visit to town, and plans were laid to organize through secret methods to oppose their opponents. Attorneys for Carre Nation filed yesterday afternoon in relation to the matter.
A court case from Waverly concerns a drummeeer accused of selling whiskey. The defendant, Kam Fee, faced two counts in the district court, with a verdict leading to a potential jail term. Further details of the hearing and sentencing were not fully clear in the fragment.
A Pittsburg woman identified as Mrs. Jacobs Losas died in a fire that destroyed her home in Pittsburgh Kansas on February 1 as firefighters battled the blaze and searched the wreckage for causes and additional victims.
PF Best of Davenport Iowa, owner, outlines a larger cane operation for the sugar works at Fort Scott. He will contract with farmers for cane imports, add new machinery, and begin threshing in the new phase. output depends on contracted cane with season expected to open around August 15.
Two college instructors depart Manhattan Agricultural School for better posts at the state university division of agricultural science. The move boosts the college ahead in attendance as enrollment reaches 1,240 with more to enter. the faculty notes the gains and plans for continued growth.
Pensions have been granted to Kansans in Washington D C on February 1. The list includes I Jamen Lis ellewine and Cristia ae Colies. An attempted death by own action is noted in Great Bend Kansas. Fety W. & Pavey, a long time resident of this town, is mentioned.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Croker and tax payment references with garbled phrases about London, a Glepatch name, and a reported reckoning. Core facts are unclear, but suggest a person named Croker dealing with tax obligations in New York, with possible London context and a quoted answer later in Mabie.
Fragmentary notes record opinion on Nation’s methods and a stated belief that a seat near crosters would have served her purpose better than others. Mentions Currie Nation and Basen gat Sei RAs with unclear references and potential actions.
Monday night blaze razed the Coates theatre on Tenth street and Broadway in Kansas City damaging wardrobes and machinery while guests fled across to the adjacent Coates hotel. Wind drove flames. the theater was insured and the show’s company and audience moved to safety as box office sales surged for a rebooked event next Monday.
Mme Marie Palm er Banks widow of Nathanael F Banks dies at her Homestead in Watertown Massachusetts aged 85 She had four children Mrs Sterling Mrs Maud Banks and a son Joseph Banks of New York Her husband once served as Speaker of the U S House and as Massachusetts governor and she was a prominent social figure in her era.
A fragment notes a claim by Molinge that his wife told him you had all your Christmas presents. The text is clipped and lacks full context or dates. Further lines are unreadable.
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