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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
8
Fragmentary article discusses Vienna diplomacy and United States policy in a tense international moment. Mentions comparing Vienna reports, a commission in Washington, and potential pretexts for conflict amid Anglo German ties and Transvaal concerns.
A reader recalls chronic headaches and fatigue tied to coffee. Brady switches to Postum Coffee, noting headache relief and steady energy after several trials. The testimonial emphasizesPostum’s quick serving time and rich flavor as a coffee alternative.
The text hints at independence from China and a belief that concerted effort will overcome oppression. It suggests humanity surpassing oppression and indifference to rights, urging change in the United States to address a scramble or upheaval.
London dispatch reports New York society at a Thames bank country house 22 miles from London hosting Miss Pauline Astor and her hostess sister with Beatrice Astor. The event draws society leaders and familiar Astor music figures from Calton House and Devonshire country weeks. The young Astor is served at the dance with roses in closing remarks.
A garbled reminiscence details a romance involving Richard Stuart Hooker and a young woman linked to Senator Stewart of Nevada. It all references an army navy officer, Klondike exploits, the Spanish American War, naval assignments, and a perilous voyage to Pekin with rescue of two women from Boxer danger.
Lumbermen from Washington form a state association allied with the Faxethic Comstai Manufacture group. James E. Bell of Everett serves as president with C. Patten of Seattle as treasurer and H. W. Charles of Ballard as vice president. They draft a bill to Congress to secure government support for the Douglas construction and to substitute proposed work on the battleship Moran brothers are involved in. A committee plans a peace exhibit for the Pan American exposition and prices from last year are adjusted.
At the annual meeting President Tayloe reported strong improvement in the coffee trade. The exchange will adopt unified grading standards from one to nine for Rio and Santos coffees, establishing a single standard. The first tea call of the exchange will be paid on January 10.
New York January 11 authorities enact a public park measure placing the Gonsy Island ground formerly run by the Gonsy Island Jockey Club under city administration. The park will open to the public year round except for authorized closures.
Under AAU sanction the Knickerbocker Athletic club will stage an open amateur billiards tournament February 5. Wilson B. Foss, the current U S amateur champion, is ineligible as he must defend his title against the winner of a class A tournament each year until he loses five times. the winner then holds the title personally. Entering players include Threahie, Cutter, and Hokuiet of Rosien and Mud Nerris with Hendrick of toric pkertecker Athlete club.
Fragmentary obituary note describes General Elwell and his son, mentioning a sick departure and an epidemic. The readable text references General Otis Ile as a hero and hints at a command, health concerns, and ongoing events, but specifics are missing.
Overstocked lines with discounts from 25 to 50 percent on Ladies undergarments and hosiery. Offers include wool and cashmere items, ribbed vests, fleeced-back underwear, and fur scarfs with substantial reductions. Readable prices show marked savings and limited stock.
Local store heralds deep discounts across children s angora muffs and boas jackets and dresses with marked reductions on cotton flannel prints indigo blue calico and metal buttons. Men s and boys items include Rockford Sox steirs shirts and overalls with dramatic price cuts. Highlights promise best values on overcoats leather gloves and kid gloves amid a crowded stock of fabrics and notions.
A voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed for Isaac Robinson after a receivership period. The creditors committee examined inventories and revised values to conservative figures, noting secured debts around 44,086 dollars. The panel found no involuntary bankruptcy action and resolved the voluntary filing accordingly.
Boston and New York wires report debate over building the Hanley cup defender. Some favor a metal boat from Delaware while others push for a wooden craft. Syndicate formation progresses amid time pressures and internal disagreement.
Margaret van, 26, residing with her aunt in Chicago, chose death by carbolic acid after years of blindness and failed treatment. Rochester Fire Victims expected to recover. Mrs Wim Holst of Postely, Wash, found dead in a Manila hotel on December 6. U S battleship Iowa and cruiser Philadelphia head south to San Salvador to greet the American colony. Passengers and crew of French Russie rescued after violent storm near Bouches du Rhone. Stewards elected for the Na- Yo Construct Cubs Railway.
An unclear report notes a person named Charles in Middletown involved in a treasure finding event dated in January. The fragmentary item suggests local interest but lacks verifiable details or outcomes.
Two mysterious men aboard a Vancouver bound ship became focal players in a gambling dispute involving Leigh Hunt, an American magnate owning mines and concessions, as Baron de St Laurent aided a settlement. Police say Pinkerton detectives are among those investigating.
Fragmentary OCR text shows no clear event, names, dates, or places. The readable portion lacks a complete sentence or identifiable entities to anchor a factual two-line card.
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