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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
5
Washington and other nodes report on defense funding, diplomacy, and political shifts. Items cover silver parity talk, retirement of generals, Philippine relations, inaugural addresses, and government personnel changes. Regional wires note weather, labor unrest, and legal motions across multiple states. States New York New Jersey Texas California Maine Florida North Dakota Mexico City and Copenhagen referenced with brief updates.
A distinct earthquake shock was felt around 11 pm on January 4, spreading vibrations across several locations including Nevada Midanya Gurkners Gurkners area and Appleton Street. Reports describe waving pines and startled residents as the tremor was observed from multiple vantage points.
England weighs Nicaragua issue with no rush to decide. London reports say Ambasantor Choate updated instructions as world focus on the matter. A special interview with Lord Builstury discusses Friends of John L Dead. New York reports Henry Phillips, a familiar name in sport circles, linked to Tate Sullivan history. France and Norway export trends noted as of January 4.
A New York dispatch cites strong expectation that President Kruger will travel to the United States in February with W Stead to campaign against the war. Stead plans to visit Paris with John T Milholland and urge an invitation from New Yorkers to Kruger. The move may hinge on the czar’s health and potential European stops.
Denjanin FL Welty, one of Franklin County’s two Republican representatives, admits he cast his support for Mr. Quay in the U S Senate vote on January 13. He did not join Harrisburg caucus where Quay won unanimous GOP backing, and his pledge signature aligns with anti-Quay factions. Quay leaders credit Welty’s backing with securing the 197 votes needed to elect three allies.
The certificate of incorporation for the North American Trust Company of New Jersey, capital 100000, was recorded in Hudson county. Officials note approval by New Jersey’s banking and insurance commissioner, with key holders including Oakleigh Thorne and Alvah Trowbridge. The firm intends general banking and trust business, linking to New York institutions, while state law restricts branch operations across state lines.
Pitre wields wide control as fiscal agent and receiver in organizational restructurings. The scope includes authority to act beyond standard corporate duties to manage financial and structural affairs.
Local items note the Fortnightly club meets Tuesday night with magician Herrmann visiting Topeke next week. The Christian comes to the Grand Opera House tonight and Fr L Good, clerk of the court, was reported homesick. Police report two arrests for drunkenness, Washburn Comet suspends publication, and Sam Kimble leads Kansas 1905 exposition committee visiting the city. The city records the first birth of the new century, Sam T Taylor of 429 Locust Street born January 2. Plato whitecapping case witnesses finish cross examination, with further hearings planned. A Pan American commission meeting for Kansas is set for Monday at 2 PM at Coburn’s Reo Fetery. Methodist revival meetings at First Methodist draw crowd, and local lodges A C U W and three D of H are noted. The Y M C A spring term starts this evening offering instruction in kite making and penmanship.
An advertisement touts Ayer's Hair Vigor as restoring color to gray hair and preventing hair loss. It features testimonials from ELLorr Gro of Towson Maryland dated August 3, 899, and promises long, heavy hair growth. The ad offers mail order and refunds and urges readers to keep the product on the dressing table.
Professors Roudebush and Lee will teach. The Flambeau club plans an entertainment to raise funds for McKinsey inauguration. A reception for Keaven on January 18 at an auditorium will feature KN.G. ushers. Curtains rise before 4 18 at Crawtorne Openmn House. Mrs Fiske visits tonight with doors opening at 7. A Auburndale man who has helped neighbors builds a new house financed by his labor. National Hotel staff changes include a slate of officers: President Chas Sletpeecaer, VP Thos G Lyon, secretary L V Marks, treasurer Harry Forbes, and G A Sparks among others.
The Journal and Advertiser reports Grover Cleveland Daniel Lamont William Whitney and others plan to join the Samuel J. Tilden club in a Broadway and Seventy second street headquarters venture. Articles of incorporation signed by Justice Leventritt in the supreme court outline a national and local reform club aiming to elevate true Democrats and old fashioned platforms. Two hundred men may elect president Dowling as first head, with Benstor Carter and others named among promoters.
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A Jan 4 wind storm lashed San Francisco delivering heavy rain and damage. Wires failed and streetcar service halted. The ferry building ventilator, Main Street wharf, and several vessels suffered damage or required moorings and shelter. The gale extended from Santa Cruz to Cape Mendocino with high waves and threats to coastal vessels.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate PIRE STATISTICS, Underwriters of Canada and Union States faced heavy losses. Text is garbled with misread phrases but suggests financial stress across insurers and possibly markets reacting to claims.
A deal closes for a new race track at Lewis Jockey Club Acquire Grounds near Detmar Boulevart. Jobe & Celle of Chickys and Joseph Adler of Purrr smith Ark purchase acres from Vietor Hand Bites Suck tor Eround. Ground will be ready for racing by May 1.
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