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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1901
Page
13
Saturday night bargains at Barnum's 619 Kansas Ave promise a crowd from 7 to 9 30 with deep discounts on hosiery gloves ribbons and fabrics. Highlights include boys and girls school hose 1 bit seamed knit stock items lace and seam free options plus ladies stockings and kid gloves with a range of fabrics and accessories priced to move.
The obituary notes artist De La Harpe known as a scenic painter for New York theaters died of liver trouble. Born in Lausanne Switzerland on June 13 1868 he was the son of a Russian Ulcer and had ties to the Boise area and the Rocky Mountains.
Debated session condemns past neglect and argues for better methods in state governance. Advocates civil service reforms and nonpartisan management to reduce suffering and improve welfare, with emphasis on charity and correction.
A Topeka ceremony marked by a floral arrangement sent to Weilep as a sign of loyalty and respect from Isiati Americans. The note from Weilep praised the gesture, stressing loyalty to the United States and a hope for unity, while reflecting on race and national pride.
Fragmentary report shows Populus and Ormuttuts charging Republicans with repudiating the party platform on railroad law. Debate centers on how railroad commissioners should be selected and whether to reestablish the board to enforce fair rates, with supporters urging stronger oversight.
A Mason introduced bill proposes extending redemption rights after a deed is conveyed and payments are halted. The measure, tied to a fund for veterans and hospital reforms, faces committee scrutiny amid opposition and concerns over extended deadlines.
Fragmented OCR notes describe changes to site permissions and ward management, references to Lake Lindh and a substitute measure. Mentions Senate actions, Beix agreement, and Child Labor Bill linked to preventive housing and labor decisions. Notes Budgets and committees on labor policy and reform.
Police Judge Megen Hays faces charges after a council committee session alleging discrimination against jurists, conspiracy to obstruct justice, complicity with officials, and actions to demoralize the police force. The charges accuse filing blank signatures before arrests and other misconduct.
A jumble of items from Silver Lake to St Marys and Topeka. Names like Dedley Pratt, Mattux, Lizzie Johnson, and Miss Eleanor appear among mentions of local businesses, church events, a WCT meeting, a city council race, and a family’s health updates. The piece weaves anecdotes, visits, and upcoming plans into a single patchwork column.
The Grand hosted a traveling vaudeville style program featuring Ludien and Gentlmen announcing tomorrow's Old Jed Prouty with Hickard Golden, the Sherman Stock Company all week, and notable acts by Miss Line Holt, Mrs Violet Butler McCoy, Perry Fw, and Professor Charles A. Helin. The crowd filled the balcony, doors opened on time, and several numbers by Marshal’s band and Miss Nye delivered acrobatic comedy and music.
The report notes the spread of smallpox with several quarantined individuals including Graham of the pansion and Charles Gault from Overmyer Mulvent Gault. Cold weather is cited as aiding transmission. Areas closed due to cases have reopened after furloughs. Seven and one year old Quuenters of WWW Mills show varioloid. Mille has not been in the house when the disease appeared.
The Black Patti roustabout chorus performed in Topeka before a fair sized crowd at Vie Crawford last night. The vocalists were praised as above the average, with Black Patti delivering The Holy City. Critics warned that future audiences would miss colored singers and dancers unless the troupe returns.
Dyspepsia declared incurable by many, but Hostetters Stomach Bitters claims to cleanse impurities, enrich blood, and ease constipation. It promises relief from indigestion, biliousness, and kidney troubles, with a pre meal dose to prevent fullness. Our private revenue stamp covers the bottle neck.
The House passed a bill to create a county attorney stenographer position and allow use by the coroner, with a $50 monthly stipend. The measure enables swift recordkeeping and prompts adjournment for the session as lawmakers focus on local measures. Other bills approved regulate grain inspection fees and railroad assessors jurisdiction.
Columbus February 18 Governor Nash expressed a firm stance to suppress prize fights across Ohio following the Youngstown incident. He plans to circulate a letter to mayors and sheriffs urging enforcement per Cincinnati court decisions to prevent future contests in the state.
Medals of honor were presented to members of company B the Jowal company of the Twentieth Kansas regiment and about 14 other Kansas City residents. The event at the high school was under the G A B Kansas department with O H Coulter presiding. General A P Pearsall and others spoke as part of a varied program. Corporal Trembly and Judge Litchfield spoke in response to the presentation. The penny drive raised $41 66 for the medal fund.
A Buenos Aires merchant, of Dutch ancestry and a long-time exporter and importer, died by his own action sending shockwaves through New York trade circles. He led a firm with ties to Haitian Tobacco and several European decorations, suffering heavy losses from wool speculation before his death.
Santa Fe and Texas teams meet in a high school event with Beau as a notable participant. The result showcases youth competition and regional interest.
The editor states seven buyers are authorized to cure la grippe colds or neuralgia, claims bone ailments are myths, price nine cents per package, and notes the product is marketed with limited offerings and charges.
In a condensed market note from Chiena dated February 16, reports indicate wheat prices mixed with cautious trading across commodities. Upticks are limited as futures show slight strength while heavy Australian shipments and oil receipts pressuring prices. Observers note little decisive movement beyond a tentative opening, with traders watching May delivery and local agricultural activity.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions names like Lyen Bay and buses, with stray words on germs pitas and plans. It reads as an incomplete transit or street note, lacking coherent events or clear subjects. The readable entities are sparse and no decisive action or outcome is present.
Fragmented OCR text shows a chaotic market scene with scattered references to New York money markets, buyers, prices, and auction lines. The garbled passage hints at stalls, clearance sales, and figures like Fame and Montrx, with unclear dates or entities.
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