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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1901

Page

8

Vigilance Committees to Spy and Report Daily in New York

A Journal and Advertiser item states New York will be under vigilante scrutiny with secrecy pledged by each committee member. The effort targets gambling dens houses and vice districts as police oversight increases with anonymous reports guiding patrols and repairs.

New York The Journal and Advertiser Committee of Riven Huldwit Derough Manhattan

W A Howard Personal Crisis Reported in New York

A garbled New York item notes W A Howard facing a personal crisis. The fragment references a hospital, a coroner, an auto pay remittance, and ties to Cuba with mentions of an artificial toe company and a foundry in Culberien near Remedios Seaport, indicating a murky business and legal context surrounding the city arrival.

New York A. Howard Patrant Coromer Cuba

Woman Recovering After Coffee Tells Personal Health Tale

A sick woman describes severe premonition of nerve weakness, eye puffiness, and weight loss from coffee. After trying Pontum Coffee with a doctor’s suggestion, she reports improvement and renewed strength following the switch away from regular coffee.

Wren Pontum Souza Salinam

Legislature Deadlock on County Printer Choice and Public Notices

A Kansas session debated making the county printer elective by the people with J Frank Smith backing the measure and others opposing. The proposal failed after votes and discussion on state printing costs and newspaper subsidies. The gathering featured papers on freight rates, economics, and memorials for Judge F G Adams, with resolutions urging civil discourse among editors and printers and thanking local civic groups for events.

Smith J. Frank Smith Smee Albert Bal Perkine Sessiomarverebrige C. Raney Wichita Topeka Sesalon Labie Anaulas Beloit Alva Sheldon Walnut Waller Joan BP. Fritts Capital Ee Doe Orger Fritts Roanasytog Efiter F. G. Adams Oni Prank Smith Ond Gen Newn Thied Dintzice We. P. Fope C.K Moors Cherry Pica Wea Morgan Cottonwood Far Mex Hoch Marion Fifth Hemenway Hope Gomer ‘Cola W. A. Cooke

North American Fish and Game Association Prospects

The North American Fish and Game Association chairmen propose an open bass season from July 1 to January 1 for waters partly in Canada and the United States. Jet fishing would be forbidden in Lake Champlain areas of New York Vermont and Quebec. The group adopts other conservation measures and urges action on the Lacey Act. the next annual meeting will be in Vermont.

North American Fish and Game Association Montreal North Americas Canada United States Champlain New York Vermont Quebec United Staten International Atead St Sr

Chinese Must Pay Report From New York Denton Message

A telegraphic despatch from Denton notes a claim that Chinese owe sums for damages and fees in a piracy context. The report says consuls are uneasy about rising piracy reports and the viceroy’s response that authorities are acting, with consuls unsatisfied and further outrages on the river.

New York Denton Cafrape

Arrival of Tucker’s Father Shocks Salvation Army

Som York February 1 reports Commmadier Booth Tucker’s father died before his son arrived. The Salvation Army conveyed a memorial note saying Tucker, known to the SA as "Faker Tucker," would soon depart for Birtheland to inter the father.

Sommandeur Booth Tucker Bon York Anny Campania Birtheland Salvation Army Tucker

Washington's Birthday Dinner Postponed in Montreal

Montreal observers cancel the first dinner of coulany on Washington's Birthday out of respect for the late Queen Victoria. The memory of Queen Victoria is honored, affecting local celebrations and dining plans.

Washington Montreal Queen Queen Victoria

Powder Works Explosion Kills Two at Victoria

An explosion of nitroglycerin at the Giant Powder Works near Victoria last evening killed two men, Jon Fenton and George Fallitps. Both were reportedly near the scene when the blast occurred. The plant manager cannot assess the power plant.

Vistoria Victoria Victoria Jon Fenton George Fallitps

Train Strikers Yield In Paris Amid Rail Disruptions

Paris reports a partial return to normal as railroad workers end a strike. Strikes halted underground service and postponed trains as talks offered minor concessions at the outset, with regular service expected to restart this morning.

Paris

Editor versus Mayor clash at first class cities committee

A senate committee meeting in Leavenworth sparked a sharp exchange as Mayor Neely City Attorney John O Keefe and a Carroll argued over appointive offices for city officers. Neely backed the change to appoint city attorney while opposing figures contended the people should choose officers, generating a tense, partisan hour as supporters pressed for funding and opponents urged adherence to elected offices.

Senate Committee Leavenworth Neely John O'Keefe O'Keefe D. H Anthony rErhenth Mioal Neety and Gald Rome First Duge Sag Nesly Kansas City

Farmer A W Smith Seeks Leland’s Job in Washington

A Washington dispatch reports farmer A W Smith aims to become the United States pension agent in Topeka, hoping to replace Cyrus Leland. The piece notes Smith’s prior requests and describes political maneuvering around Leland, Burton, and Lambert, with tensions between Smith and Leland lasting years.

Farmer A. W. Smith Washington Tle Cyrus Leland United States Topila Farmer Smith Leland Smith Burton Liland Lambert Mark Hannathan Bareton Fiebe de Bor Mor Morrist

Kansas State Temperance Union to Investigate Charges

Vice presidents from districts across Kansas will meet next month to investigate charges against the union’s secretary T. B. Stephens, raised by A. C. Rankin of Chicago, with G. R. Kirkpatrick, a state lecturer, among those involved.

Kansas State ‘Temperance Union Arion Lta T. BH. Stephens A. C. Rankin Chicago G. R. Kirkpatrick

Bargain Clothing and Fabrics Sale Highlights

A miscellany of discounted items lists taffeta waists underskirts and gowns, silk and wool waists, fleece wrapped robes, golf skirts, aprons, prints, oil cloth, blankets and comforters. Dress goods remnants are marked down to less than former prices with a variety of colors and sizes.

Topeka Report on Temperance Union Reforms

A state journal recounts a convention where executives defend the union as non-partisan while criticizing A C Rankin from Chicago for sowing division. The speaker praises union managers as irreproachably noble men who have supported non-partisan temperance efforts with substantial funds.

Astate Vwednesday Carts Topeka Friends of Temperance Chicago A. C. Rankin

Rankin rally underscores public support for law enforcement

The passage notes Mr Rankin may serve and signals a rally to the union's manager. It praises the current vigor of public sentiment for law enforcement and attributes the present un pleasantness to longstanding traditions and critics, with a final enigmatic signature.

Rankin

Whiteside's Loss at Coates Opera House Fire

Fire destroyed the Coates opera house in Kansas City causing $150,000 in losses. Building valued 75,000 furnishings 50,000 and Whiteside company property 25,000. Insurance covered only 40,000. Whiteside had no fire protection. Mrs. Whiteside lost gowns and property valued at 4,000. No injuries reported.

Kansas City Coates Opera House Walker Whiteside Whiteside Addion Cieebaay Artes Linge Fepterday Eugene Ainger Aurner Ced Physiian Burt Fe Eee Saea Prederalbach Willette Kershew

Police Find Missing Ward Behind Prison Chaplain’s Claim

A garbled note describes a ward taken by a prison chaplain amid unclear weather conditions and a Sunday event. The text mentions a newly appointed warder and possible secrecy surrounding the incident, with little verifiable detail.

Tate

Canada Builds 277 Veseats in 1900

A terse report notes Canada constructs 277 vessels in 1900 as part of a broader industrial push. The article mentions shipyard activity, government programs, and orders shaping maritime capacity during the year.

Canada Feel Ain Pers Sapte Spas Ts Cates Sais

Homeseekers Excursion Vis Sante Pe Route

Advertisement for a homeseekers excursion on the Vis Sante Pe Route with a fare set at $2.00. The notice directs seekers to contact AT and SHH for particulars, noting the trip may be affected or delayed and urging inquiries for details.

Miss Gould's Charity Gift Noted For Naval Fund Drive

A fragment notes a donation of 400000 dollars from Miss Gould to the Home For Naval Maval in New York. The message mentions furnishing a hall, walkways, and equipment for a Young Men's Christian association project linked to a naval breach effort.

Maval New York Fey Mink Fejen Gould

Wreckage Found Off Victoria Coast After Winter Harbor Search

Reports from Victoria B C describe wreckage found on the west coast near Winter Harbor including masts and parts of a whale boat. The account notes varnished gear and brass fittings recovered as authorities continue inquiries into the incident.

Victoria B. C Jan. M Vancutver Winter Harbor Perth

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