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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
6
Readable price listing shows Pistols for waists at 50 cents, Henriettas at 390, Storm Serges at 59 cents, Zibelines at 1.00, and Homespuns at 890. The note reads like a shopping item catalog from a historic store, presenting bulk and per yard costs.
A concise dispatch reports on the initial signing discussions in Washington and Pekin regarding the protocol with the United States and Allied powers. It notes mixed reception by major powers, the State Department viewing it as only the beginning, and hints at broader negotiations and regional implications.
A fragmentary, garbled passage discusses grain scents, grape references, and diet changes tied to coffee withdrawal and pain relief. It mentions genes, temporary relief, and a chaotic mix of ideas without clear events or sources.
The article discusses goals for new commercial treaties to ensure equal justice for citizens and subjects, noting Russia’s strategic moves and potential Manchurian compensation. It covers U S liberal powers supporting territorial integrity of China, upcoming ministerial negotiations on trade terms, and the possibility of direct civil government intervention. It shifts to a biographical excerpt about David Filers and family, then reports on H. Baldwin of the Committee of Fifteen addressing vice reform, urging careful, nonpartisan action to curb public trade in vice and protect families amid urban conditions.
The Journal and Advertiser notes Dr. Michate and Dr. Kyr's patents and an offer to Bell Telephone and Telegraph. The company moved quickly last July, paid for the option, and closed a contract with Dr. Popin before January 2, 1h, securing rights to the discovery.
New York January 25 papers filed in the surrogates office reveal the case of William Marsh Rice estate. Heirs are served notice and will contest under the will, with Missouri links and claims linking Albert T. Patrick as chief beneficiary while the Tombs case unfolds.
Bishop Potter expressed grave doubts that crime in New York could be immediately suppressed. He spoke at meetings urging a moral campaign, calling for clean tenement houses and union labels of morality while stressing the need for virtue over suppression strategies. He introduced Williams and outlined a plan for labor and a vice committee.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral George W. Kelville contends American designed and built ships are more stable than British built ones purchased for the U. S. Navy. He notes English builders are expert but U. S. vessels achieve proper metacentric height and stability through design and ballast considerations.
A dispatch from Valparaiso reports the Pan American Medical Congress ended in Santiago amid strong enthusiasm. Speeches by prominent figures and resolutions stressing the event's importance were adopted in the closing session.
The War Department reports to General MacArthur the surrender of Delgado, commander-in-chief in Panay. Delgado is said to have surrendered with Brigadier General Robert Hughes, four officers, 21 men, and 14 rifles. The news notes scattered units and ongoing unsettled conditions on Panay as unrecognized marauding elements persist.
An old editorial warns that catarrh affects many organs beyond the nose and throat. It introduces Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a palatable remedy said to rapidly relieve coughing and throat clearing, with no mineral poisons and a price of 50 cents per full-size bottle.
Brooklyn man Joseph Roberts, identified by police as John Henry, killed Marine Joseph G in a Bowery saloon this morning. The incident occurred at the Brooklyn Navy Yard vicinity where the Marine was reportedly intoxicated and boisterous before the fatal shooting by the bartender.
A reported deliberation over a 200000 dollar naval arch project finds no firm location, with officials from the Naval Academy and municipal leaders discussing Riverside Drive and Battery Place options. The death of Rear Admiral B B Wharton is noted along with retirement of Benjamin B Farin.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions Mrs. Phebe Chorley of Peterson Iowa describing illness and delayed self care. She notes relief after using Elec Bitters and claims renewed ability to do all she can at her age.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Great Rock route from Topeka with 6:30 departure and 10:25 arrival times, mentioning Denver connections and a later 6:15 p.m. Colorado service. It references fares and a refund policy in cents, with many garbled terms.
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