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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1901

Page

8

Boers to Fight On Amid Civil War Letters

A Pacific brief cites Charles D. Pierse replying to a published letter from De Wet. The missive questions surrender terms, notes De Wet’s staff moves, and argues for Boers to remain defiant. It argues for education and criticizes British troop deployments and Western Cape policy.

Yorks Charles D. Pierse Ennsdi W. D Christian Kroonstad P.eve P. DeWet Breoonstad Bobs Kvol Kopjes DeWet Joonstad Bes Cape Tefer Cups Ikitchener

Germany reports crop declines wheat rye and oats data

Consul Mason in Berlin relays German official crop statistics for 1902 showing wheat at 3,341,165 tons, down 2 percent from 1901. Rye output 590,650 tons, down 1.5 percent. Potatoes over 40.5 million tons, oats 7,081,980 tons, with increases in potatoes and oats and declines in hay and grasses.

Washington Mason Berlin Germany

Pope to Take Over Church Finances for Missions

The Vatican will devote papal funds to global missions while Spain handles church matters. The Spanish ambassador to Rome, Senor Pidal, indicated preparations to discuss future relations with the Holy See as talks begin. Meanwhile, the Whist Club launches a new tournament next Monday with entry by Friday and schedule planning for available tables.

Recon Senor Pidal

Department of Potomac Office in Washington

The department in Washington announces actions from its February 18 session regarding administrative decisions and forthcoming measures impacting regional governance and local agencies.

Department of Potomac Washington Department

Pellets for Bowels Mentioned with Discovery Note

A fragmented line references pellets as best for the bowels and advises using them with the Discovery. The tone suggests a casual, advisory note rather than a full article. No clear persons, organizations, or places are identifiable in readable text.

Ten New Regiments Forming Under New Army Law

Washington reports orders prepared for organizing and equipping ten new regiments under the new act. Cavalry and infantry posts designated at Fort Yuma Fort Sur Houston Fort Mocede Fort Logan and San Francisco stations. First battalions of the 26th and 11th infantry already organized in San Francisco and to be sent toward the Philippines. Detailing imminent officer appointments and possible delay due to Senate nominations. Also notes cigarette works closure in San Juan Puerto Rico and arrival of Solombian minister Carlos Martinez Silva in New York aboard the Allegheny.

Washington War Department Tollows Meetans Twelfth Cavalry Fort Sur Houston Thirteenth Cavalry Ft Mocede Fourteenth Cavalry Presidio of San Fram Cers

Ayer's Hair Vigor Promoted for Hair Health

An old advertisement urges readers to stop starving hair and use Ayer's Hair Vigor. It claims the product nourishes roots, stops hair loss, and makes hair thick and long while restoring color to faded or gray hair in one bottle.

Ayer

Fragmentary notice hints at prepaid care offer from Lowell MA

The readable fragments mention a druggist and prepaid care, urging recipients to send for a handsome book titled The Hai, with references to Lowell Massachusetts. The garbled text obscures details but indicates a promotional request and a contact path via mail.

Lowell

Legislative Snapshots mark Kansas Senate committee action

A court reporter notes hearings on new appropriation bills in the Kansas Senate Ways and Means committees while lawmakers visited by Arkansas City officials and Leavenworth figures. Bills for state university commissions and cadet corps status move ahead as sessions pause for railroad and finance meetings, with judiciary proposals to reform libel law and juror summons under review.

Cher van Loke Niew Senate O. H. Lent Arkansas City Cow& County A. G. Caldwell Leavenworth United States Frost Leslie F. Randolph Noriansidle Kansas Burgaro Wright Spiking Ross vi icNell Esterday Terent Wars &For Means House Committee On Banks and Banking Eaarchies Mort Alban Smith Judiciary Committee Aerate Oa Sia Reneey de Cleteag Pratt Lincoln Barker Lincoln Benquet Srhator Burton Kansas University Manhattan Agriculture College Hispens Normal School

Senate Prohibitory Question Advances Temperance Bills

The senate debated advancing temperance measures as a severe order for Tumor TOW at 1 pm. Senator Hurrell urged the move amid public excitement from Jackson County and Holton incidents. Opponents argued delays for other bills. supporters pressed for faster discussion of the authority for the county attorney and the inquisition bill.

Senate Hurrell Carpenter Hurcell Ple Jackson Holton Tapcia Wulfekubler Senator Codding Sen

HOCK ISLAND ACCIDENTS AT McFarland

Brakeman William Francis and G H Duncan of the Rock Island were injured yesterday in a collision aboard a caboose on a siding. A string of freight cars on the same track burst into the rear, causing puncture wounds and bleeding aboard the car. One man suffered an ankle injury and a cut hand. others escaped with minor injuries. Two men killed in a separate incident near Athens, Hollister mining village, as Frank S and Joe Pobish Soteer were cut in a fight sparked by a dispute over a woman. Hungarians involved.

William Francis G. H. Duncan Rock Island McFarland Jen Iniaxing Tepuees Stoer Ferer Athens Hollister Fvuankse Joe Pobish Soteer

Donnelly Estate Appoints Hastings Man as Administrator

Stanislaus J. Donnelly of Hastings has been named administrator of his father's estate. Petition for letters of administration states the estate value at 220,000 in real and 215,000 in personal property.

Donnslly Hastings Minn Stanislaus J. Donnelly

Wu Denies Report On Quoted Remarks At Dinner

Chinese Minister Wu Tzin Fung dismissed a New York interview attributed to him during a February dinner by the Biule Association of America at Delmonico's. He said reporters repeatedly misquoted him and that he did not deny or confirm allegations. he contended one interview contained an error and insisted he did not express support for certain violent measures.

St. Lewis Ew York Bile Association of America Delmonico Wu Tinz Fung New York Peter Peehfidres

Scott's Emulsion Promoted As Lung Food And Medicine

An advertisement asserts cod liver emulsion feeds lungs and whole body, claiming more lung nourishment per ounce than steak and that it “goes to the spot.” The copy blends dietary and medicinal language to urge use as a health tonic.

Scott Bscott & Downes

Lincoln's Birthday Observed Amid Market Movements

Fragmentary OCR text describes Lincoln's Birthday in St Louis on February 12 with references to stock exchanges and financial activity. Details are garbled but suggest market transactions and a sense of national observance affecting business.

Friend of Davy Creckatt Matroun Dies in Sepsis Case

Fragmented OCR reveals a local obituary note about the death of a 9 year old in Extingham County after sepsis. The text mentions a friend of Dave Crouiett and references a town seizure of details, with garbled names and dates.

Davy Creckatt Uik Siteiell Steed Extingham County

Mew Church Free From Debt After Dedicatory Service

A dedicatory service for the Bee and United Presbyterian church on Sunday celebrated debt freedom as funds were raised to clear obligations and furnish the church. Rev C Thair led the event with hopes of future prosperity. Also noted are military notes about infantry units and a Louisville Courier-Journal mention of a Governor Spunk reference.

Bee Prebyterian Frey Rev. C

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