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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
8
A fragmentary advertisement from an older paper promotes Mrs Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It claims wide usefulness and urges women to seek guidance from Mrs Pinkham for relief and health improvement.
An article notes growing U S Russia trade tension amid cordial frictions. It cites large export values through Siberian railway routes, with significant American involvement in Manchuria and Europe links, and describes a complex standoff shaping markets.
A disjointed dispatch discusses charges against Rev. Mr. Ament and related figures, alleging cable errors influenced accounting of church expenses, damages, and collections. It cites statements from Dr. Ament and Chinese officials, implausible financial figures, and claims of support for living Christians in China with disputed losses and reimbursements.
Theodore Enose arrives in Chicago at 7:40 am aboard the San Francisco and Portland Express Limited of the Chicago and Great Western. He is greeted by a reporter, hurried to a waiting carriage, then driven to the Auditorium annex near the Lake Shore depot, with the private car scheduled to depart at 2 pm.
An American reporter extracts remarks from a British envoy in Ceylon regarding indemnity claims, Manchuria governance, and Russia. The conversation touches on religious revisions, troop withdrawals, and Boer morale, with travelers describing high altitude camps and imprisoned Americans in camps behind wire.
Danny Maher will ride for Pierre Lorillard in England at a salary of 10000 dollars. The jockey arrives in New York to ship to England for the Lincolnshire meet. Chas Mills betting agent and Henry Spencer in California join as riders with strong salaries in the Green White Sash colors.
Fragmentary text references Brazil and United States baseball related terms, mentions Galveston, quotes garbled names and teams, and shows no coherent event details or outcomes to summarize into a factual item.
Pigeons will begin today at Carteret Gun Club rear Garden City for a 100 binds per man event with 100 entrance fee. Contestants include Chas Painter Pittsburg and HD Kirover Buffalo among others. The winner gets 40 percent of sweep plus a cup offered by W P Bean. entries close after the first round.
Grattan voices approval of a revised education bill while critiquing the 1881 Populist act. He argues the 1487 act has not been revived by the constitution and urges reenactment to cover all provisions and crimes. He warns the old law risks court challenges and delayed uniform enforcement.
An Excellent Combination explains the pleasant method and beneficial effects of Syncrov Fias from Cattecana 10 Synop Co. It claims to relieve constipation, dispel colds and headaches, and strengthen the system while avoiding objectionable qualities. The text emphasizes senna as the medicinal source and touts gentle but prompt action.
Dr. Cook resumes activity after attending a Belgian scientists meeting. The Belgian expedition toward the north is being documented for official records with contributions from Harvard and other institutions. Other nations plan Antarctic departures, while Cook plans to avoid these missions. Passenger details include J A Farquier of Halifax and Corporal Cronyn among others.
A $500,000 blaze in Atlanta started by an oil explosion at the wholesale grocery home of J. J. and D. B. Maddox spread to neighboring buildings. Principal losses cited to J. B. Maddox and John Bilvey & Co. The report notes extensive damage to the dry goods and surrounding shops.
Military and industrial leaders discuss delaying coal facility projects as funds of seven hundred thousand dollars are earmarked for fortifying American coal facilities. High level plans include new stations in San Diego Sitka and Alaska while naval leaders emphasize strategic distribution of coal power across key ports.
In Brooklyn last night the War Veterans and Sons Association held a meeting where Gen Gro B. Land, department inspector of the state, spoke on Washington. Joseph W. Kay, chairman, urged granting veterans preference for minor government positions. Kay lamented the long fight for fair civil service treatment since the Civil War, noting Congress and the House leadership failed to act before adjournment of the Fiftieth Congress.
New York reports that passenger Shoreman, in charge of wireless experiments on the Georgice off Browhead, stated he could transmit hear and receive signals over 13 miles when conditions allowed. The rolling vessel and disarmed instruments hindered performance, with interference from metalwork and stays.
The Record reports secret talks between Indiana and Trinop manufacturers and metal workers at the Grand Pacific Hotel. Representatives from the International Association of Machinists manufacturing district and the National Metal Trades union discussed rumors of growing dissatisfaction, noting no plan to abrogate agreements or alter hours at the spring meeting.
A scrambled report from Missouri Pacific Lines and Yale leadership outlines price pressure tactics to calm public concern. They discuss lowering freight and passenger prices, coordinating corporate actions, and aligning with immigrant incentives and regional rail plans in North America, including North Britain and Vancouver.
York and Win Broderick attended the conference of the International Association of Machinists where W R J Chalmers presided. Officials announced results satisfactory to both sides and expected to resolve all differences at spring conferences. The Metal Trades union meeting will be in Detroit in April and the International Machinists meeting in Chicago in June.
The quartermaster department negotiates purchase of the Ping Suey from the China Mutual Line arriving in Seattle for fittings. A government inspector examined the vessel and officers plan to buy rather than charter. The purchase aims to create a Seattle to London service with future ships, including two more vessels to be acquired.
New York Fou 21 reports the Iron Age notes market volatility over the pending Morgan consolidation decision. Trade confusion grows about potential effects on the steel industry, raw materials, and overall financial stakes as analysts await official demaild and fallout.
A World telegraph states a movement among Nat Hiona league magnates to form a combination with players to curb contracts. It is said the National League will concede to the Players' Protective Association or risk clubs seeking stronger terms. Captain Joe Selle of the Brooklyns is mentioned as a key figure in the discussions. Also notes a plan to aid British Columbia roads as a separate legislative item in Victoria.
A fragmented, OCR headline style item describes a near miss involving a fireman and scattered references to financial outputs, government activities, and an annual event. Details are garbled, but the piece mentions Scotia's gold output, a 1300 slr rate, and a 30,000 figure, with erratic phrases about mince, foods, and a weathered field.
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