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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
11
A letter from Mrs. Pinkham's grateful patient in Hot Springs Arkansas details relief from back pain, fatigue, and bearing down after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits improved sleep, strength, and overall health after several bottle courses and urges others to try the remedy.
The publication outlines a national reach and collaboration with state and local offices. It notes plans to support independent reporting for families and communities through new partnerships and services.
In Leavenworth an old slough pollutes the town water supply causing foul odor and illness fears. Citizens urge immediate action to move pipelines and build a dam to redirect water to the city and penitentiary. Local officials plan investigation and a pile driver will be used to drive new piles across the slough.
Fort Scott flax mill now employs about twenty men on average with hopes to operate year round. Straw deliveries from county farmers increased as a car road arrival and rail receipt support abundance. Company pays 32 to 32.45 per ton with good straw promising higher yields, while water scarcity forces use of a nearby well.
Lawrence Kan Jan 5 The December 1900 monthly bulletin by Chancellor F I Snow of the University of Kansas reports a warmer month with average rainfall near, but below the long term, and stronger than usual winds. Nine days stayed below freezing, and humidity remained normal with clear skies overall. Unknown man ends life by taking strychnine in Hutchinson after hotel stay.
A blast at the 3 B Chapmas mine in Galena injures two men, with Thomas severely lacerated and listed as not yet dead. The mine is owned by J. S Jr. of Kansas City and J. B. Charman of the local area, as a large force of miners were present at the time.
Mary E Lease abandons her divorce suit against Governor Multher, withdrawing the action and ending pursuit of legal separation. No further details provided on parties or motives.
The odd lettered fragment reveals a story of a couple named Lease with seven children inclines toward divorce rumors. The oldest daughter’s status and the lack of immediate legal steps suggest no formal proceedings have begun despite prior notices. The family and mother consulted after reading in the papers, yet no action was taken.
Frou Jewell City June 5 reports scarlet fever cases in town with a death in Tonta township and a noted insanity case involving a young man named Peter Olson linked to Susie. Also mentions coal discoveries near Mound City and a gas company unit under study plus Arkansas Water at Arkansas City seeking regional action in Wichita on January 24 with twenty five delegates elected.
Smallpox news from Jan 6 reports five cases in the city and county with quarantine in place and control measures, no spread expected within two weeks. Other briefs note arrests in Lawrence for liquor selling to students, artesian wells bill proposed for Kansas, degrees granted at Lena, and a Lawrence man appointed to Smithsonian. A Lawrence resident attempts suicide, and a Chicago woman praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.
Fragmentary testimonial mentions Gast Croutle and various obscure products. References to Dover Knee and Crystal Lenore hint at old medical or optical items. Dr J E Littlefield credited, though details are garbled.
Missouri Pacific Lines from Kansas City offers No 2 leaving at 9 50 a m a solid vestibuled train to St Louis with smoking car coaches reclining chair car seats free Pullman parlor car connections at St Louis Union Depot with eastern lines for New York and Atlantic coast points ticket agent F Mipps Topeka Kan
Lt. R McManus of the United States secret service reports two men Hammond and Foulis of Augusta O T were arrested after passing counterfeit five dollar bills made to look like tens in Kiowa Kan and Pond Creek O T. The bills were crudely produced and detected by merchants. arrests followed as authorities consider proper jurisdiction.
Chicago livery operators and undertakers band together to regulate carriage prices to city cemeteries. Patrons face a planned fare hike of one dollar per trip, affecting trips to Grave land Roseniil Calvary Waldheim Forest Home Concordian Oakwoods. If prices fail to meet trust terms, firms may be boycotted or forced out of business.
A large mortgage of 880000 dollars secured by the Society for Establishing Useful Manufactures to guarantee payment on stock of Morgan G Colt and Julius Fowler estates was canceled today at New Jersey. The society, formed in 1791, had previously purchased the Colt and Fowler interests in 1887 and later transferred stock to George Baker and others. The final purchase price remains undisclosed.
The Countess Wachtmeister arrives in New York from England and will address the Topeka branch of the Theosophical Society tomorrow night at 1281 Monroe Street with BB Greene in attendance. She has traveled internationally for eight years supporting theosophy’s advancement at her own expense and formerly worked with Madam Blavatsky, founder of Theosophy in Europe and America.
Fragmented OCR text shows references to senate actions, resolutions, saline lands, and unoccupied section 22. No clear individuals or organizations are readable. The readable portions indicate a law related dispute over saline lands and a resolution, with dates around Monday and January. Further detail is unreadable.
The article discusses a debated amendment on the chief of staff position and volley of criticism toward volunteer officers. It notes committees investigating suspected misconduct and questions whether volunteer officers should be promoted to first lieutenant amid broader national concerns.
The Topeka audience learned of a tragedic day as Belle Fremont dies in Denver at six, Belle Bartlett Davie and Adele Rafter face illness, and the Viceroy cast reels from loss. Denver detours complicate the Bosigulans tour with grieved company members and uncertain performances.
Wall Street reports say J P Morgan & Co have gained control of the Jersey Central railroad and offered the control to the Reading company. Reading officials largely confirm the deal but refuse to discuss terms or exact shares involved as market activity continues.
Death notice lists Hate Walthes aged 30 with funeral details dated Monday morning at a burial. The readable fragments indicate a tribute and burial plans but lack full place and timing.
Police report arrests of three suspects and one more man tied to a saloon murder at Bob's Saloon last night. Sheriff confirms several others detained as investigation continues with charges expected.
A mixed stream of items fills the city scene with upcoming events and local notes. Prank Sennywand and Tartued are mentioned among social items, while plans for the Topeka White club, a Republican gathering, revival meetings, and church services feature in the calendar.
Owingrvile couple Dowie and Tipart welcomed a baby girl after a strange fall from a Grumual pond area. Witnesses described a rough incident near the back porch where the infant was found, wrapped in a note and later identified as a newborn daughter. Local authorities investigated but details remain unclear.
A fragmented report describes a January inquiry at a Washington residence led by several officials, detailing hearings on appointing a speaker and examining debts. It notes shifts in local appointments, resignations in Shaw and Leavenworth counties, and changes to Fourth Street chapter leadership as of today.
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