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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1901

Page

12

Kansas Prohibition Era Prophesies by Justice Brewer

A 19th century Kansas report quotes Justice Brewer railing at lax enforcement of prohibition in the state. He denounces societal decay, urges moral action, and predicts dire consequences if reform is not pursued, urging citizens to resist contamination and support stringent anti-vice laws.

Justice Brewer Dolles Hay Conn Yale University David J. Brewe Angas Kreore Nation Bam Jearning United States

Flooded Mine Traps Miners As Efforts Continue

Descriptive OCR fragment notes miners trapped by flood in the mine with rescues ongoing. Report mentions miners in upper exits caves and lower end waters raging, efforts to move fellow workers, and a stranded group near Hermoseille.

Porto Rico Executive Council Not Subject to Injury Stay

U S district judge in San Juan ruled the Executive Council of Porto Rico is a legislative body and not subject to injunctions. The decision arose from Usera Bros of Ponty challenging a franchise in January seeking to bar W S Lathrop from work. injunction denied on grounds of legislative status.

Executive Council of Porto Rico San Juan Fed Wilhlem Toit United States Judas Hue Council Porto Ricay Usera Bros. of Ponty

Felifino Situation and Catholic Church Question

Fragmented OCR text discusses Catholic church presence and religious orders in the Philippines. It references inquiries into rites and practices and mentions frugious orders and religious groups. The passage is unclear and lacks concrete events or dates.

Fragmentary note on ideas of property and independence

A fragment discusses old ideas on property and self making a man imbued with the same concept. It asserts there is no need for religious controversy in the question, though the text is garbled and hard to read.

Two Big Races Probable Starters Listed in San Francisco

The February 16 San Francisco Burns handicap field is announced with probable starters. Entries include Advance Guard The Monk Bangor Vulcain Py Joe Frey and several others among a disorderly list of names and nicknames.

San Francisco Caldant Fi Prounjas Sea Ian Joe Bangor St St Monies the Lady Vulcain Addriss Gonfaron Py Joe Frey Sane

VESSELS IN PHILIPPINES AND MARKET NOTICES

A fragmented late 19th century style bulletin lists vessel movements around the Philippines with ships like The Lancaster arriving at Caraco Ben and The May-Slower arriving at San Juan along with unrelated promotion and health notices. It also includes a Detroit Sheep Registry prize and a medical cure claim for consumption and cough remedies.

Waehington Kempf Navy Department Annouces Ie Cebu Don Juan de Eine Zon Seamboenga Lancaster Caracos Colombo Singapore San Juan Detroit Mich Armerican Shrew Registry Association Wood

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Party Scenes

Mrs EW Poindexter hosted a delightful West Eighth Avenue gathering with agents from various cities and their sons. Poindexter’s theater party followed and Miss Florence Van Tassel received honors. numerous Topeka residents attended, gifts and a two course luncheon were shared amid roses and carnations.

EW. Poindexter West Eighth Avenue Een Dire Llansae Oklahoma Topeka J.C. Challis Hiawatha At L. Harker Lravenwoi Sie HM. Poindexter Beloit Mra P Widing J.C Challis Hiawa Lawrences Milwaukee J. A. Stimumet City J.A. Schvatier 5 Concordia Malcolm Hughes Fort Scott Florence VanTassel Geo. Go. Witmarth van Tarret van Tassel Ira McCoy Bengett Sues Fisher S. Mason Albert Watking Jobo

Misrepresented quotes spark uproar in Ottawa

A reader’s letter recounts an editor’s altered Capital article and calls for truth as Carrie Nation’s fiery stance echoes in the exchange. The missives reveal frustration over delayed publication, omitted points, and alleged bias, highlighting disputes over press freedom and public accountability. Ottawa delegates demand action on a tubercula virus sale controversy.

25 Years Younger Hair Vigor Ad Promises Rejuvenation

Mrs Anna Lawrence of Chicago testifies at length that she remains seventy two with dark hair, credits Ayer s Hair Vigor for restoring color and preventing baldness. The ad touts the product as a hair food, growth enhancer, and dressing priced at one dollar.

Anna Lawrence Chicago Ayer

Community events and notices crowd Atchison page

Local items list upcoming events at churches halls and clubs including musical reads bowling contests and lectures. Notables like Mrs Nation and Rev L P Russell speak scheduled at Shiloh First Baptist Unity and other venues. Quarantine and police mentions reflect ongoing drought and law and order concerns with pistol sales reported to police.

T. A Fred Nixon Carthie Nation Shiloh Baptist Church Twelfth Buchanan L. P. Russell Lawrence First Baptist Misa Eva Shonts Chicago St. John A. M J. W. Glest Bowery Lawrence Banter University Cates Matin Atchienday Ed Howe Globe Ewing Herbert Champion Atchison Law and Order Organisation Topeka

A Cereal Trust

A report from The Journal of Commerce notes Barber of the Diamond Match company aims to consolidate independent cereal concerns outside the American Cereal company. No official details or confirmations were available from Barber or other industry representatives.

Barber New York The Journal of Commerce Diamond Match Company American Cereal Company Barbette

Gates Family Tops Stock Exchange Membership Price

New York report states Charles L Gates son of John W Gates paid the top price for a Stock Exchange membership, with Biaseat valued at 951,000. The item notes Gates family influence in American Steel and Wire and mentions widespread discharge of men from government service, signaling ongoing financial and political shifts.

Young Gates Saat Stock Exchange New York Charles L Gates John W. Gates American Steel and Wire Company

Archbishop Kain issues Lent fasting letter in New Orleans

Absolution from fasting during Lent issued by Archbishop Kain will be read in Catholic churches. The letter allows abstinence to be relaxed only on medical advice, reflecting city priests and physicians’ views. Also reports the death of Col. Michie West Polot and Colonel Peter af meters at the United States Military Academy after a brief illness.

Louis Kain Fhiele Tottere Michie West Polot Peter Af Meters United States Military Academy

Washington Birthday Society Invites Services and Dance

The Society of Sons of the American Revolution extend invitations to birthday services with family-friendly access and a friend policy. An Ancient Order of Pyramis No. 2 Cheops Council plans entertainment at the auditorium with a dance and a small fee for non-members, plus notes of thanks from local organizers. A public card of thanks expresses gratitude for bereavement support in Topeka. Portland home seekers arrive by rail and ship, with hundreds continuing to migrate inland.

Washington Society of Sons of the American Revolution WM. Elsey Connelley Cheops Council Pyrarsiia O:der Taney Yanane Alsace

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