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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
2
An advertisement proclaims Ayer's Hair Vi restores hair growth and youth by reviving dormant roots. It stresses a spark of life, claiming the product will arouse activity, trigger growth, and renew youthful appearance for users.
The provided text is garbled and offers no clear events, names, places, or dates to summarize into a factual newspaper item with a distinct main action or outcome.
An archival Washington note critiques a proposed income levy amid a broader discussion on economic policy and national control. The piece references Abbott and the Durists of Smithsonian ethology, noting the quarter's political rhetoric and the Sequel to Quo Vadis framing.
Fragmentary passage describes contagious blood poison with scattered terms like Rheumatism and remedy notes. It references parents and prevention ideas, but text is garbled and largely unreadable. The piece appears to caution against infection and mentions treatment concepts without coherent details.
Racing notes describe a dramatic finish with a record set as Lady of caddie Promire closes to within a neck at the wire. Montanio led early, with Eadie Jones and Eddie Jones in pursuit, amid a field of crowd inflow and big-money bets. Athletics at Washburn highlight a bright season outlook with football success and planned baseball strength, naming key infield and outfield contenders and schedule hopes.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a tense contract discussion involving Moontaine and Sionite Showa Wee Hugh Dusfy, with references to Milwaukee, a contract possibly not worth its claimed value, and legal involvement by an attorney. The readable portions imply a disagreement over a contract and permissions.
A fragmented report notes a large win linked to a card game event, mentioning Sinewaatt and Tem amid unclear phrases and numbers. The readable items highlight a notable victory and multiple names, with limited context on date or location.
New York reports a high society buildup for the Americas Cup yacht race. Nobility including Sir Thomas Lipton and German emperor associates are touted to attend, promising a grand social spectacle around the event and related ceremonies.
Yale football team faced a campus power struggle as student officers elected Charles Remington of Nyack as president and Allan Fox as assistant manager amid clashes over Francie’s choice and New Year decisions. The dispute highlighted broader campus politics and unit leadership.
Ithaca notes record university fund drive as students from all departments gather in the armory. Nearly 7,000 dollars are raised via subscription to cover running expenses and support department needs for the year with additional contributions from Hage college and other departments.
A Georgia evangelist and partner conduct a two week revival in Hiawatha drawing hundreds daily to the armory. Willams and Alexander lead the campaign with a Moody Sankey style program, a two hour sermon, sung hymns, violin and tambourine accompaniment, and a strong invitation for converts. The event has turned business and pleasure secondary as crowds fill streets and the town anticipates further growth next Sunday.
Missouri Pacific Line No 2 leaves Kansas City at 9:50 a m as a solid vestibuled train to St Louis with smoking car day coaches reclining chair car seats free and Pullman parlor car Connections at St Louis Union Depot with eastern lines to New York and Atlantic coast points
Townspeople approach the post office in a reverent manner, with a religiously calm tone unlike usual bustle. Ewing Herbert, the postmaster, enforces no tobacco chewing or pipe smoking in the lobby, receives mail, and departs without fuss or disruption.
Funeral services for Jacob Stotler were held in Emporia with a large attendance. Honorary pallbearers included Major Hoot, D. A. Hunter, T. J. Johnson, Captain Heritage, J. G. Buel, and GW Newman. Music by Chopin was planned. no cemetery music. Lodge No. 2, A. D. 1. Wu conducted the grave service near Senator Plumb’s grave. Out-of-town relatives from Wich ITA? and El Dorado attended.
Wichita city reports John Witeon, a young man who vanished on his wedding day weeks ago, has returned and visited his home. Chief Cubbon confirms the explanation that he left the city to sort things out and may marry the girl soon, with plans possibly in Strong City.
The annual prize contest at Emporia featured Marie Long with a piano solo and other performances. Winners included Titlam Miller first in the event, Grace Frith as fourth in the essay, and a Burns poem presented for third place. The program also highlighted essays on suffrage and an America hero theme, with prizes for solos and poems.
Marysville reports a surge in construction with Lawrence Field Lumber Company erecting mammoth sheds. The new structures will provide storage for not less than 100 cars of lumber, featuring long compartments and extensive frontage for convenience, signaling a busy year ahead.
Sherman Hotel to get an ambitious upgrade with aims to rival the best hotels in the state. Marshall county plans a 320,000 project this year to improve facilities and attract business. Local real estate and bank leaders including Aus Hotin & Sons and M J Duigenen outline new commercial buildings and residences while other firms consider expanding business blocks. Several prominent citizens pledge support as construction begins.
A 24 member delegation from the Board of Trade of Nebraska arrived in Hot Springs Arkansas on January 28. They were met by local citizens at the depot, given a city tour after breakfast, and departed that night. This visit capped their itinerary through Tennessee Arkansas Oklahoma Texas.
Report from Beves notes one family member among seven in the Frank Smith dwelling stricken with smallpox. Quarantine measures are in place as authorities seek to control the outbreak. Also included are brief items on pensions for Kansans, a divorce suit in Independence, a multi-city robbery incident, rural mail delivery plans, and local business interests.
Roy Crawford cannot secure the Perrie comedians for Crawford’s stage Saturday night. Bert Andrews of the Ferrin company Plunkard will perform, with Munroe, Yanger, and Beony F Yanger involved. The scene notes a ride wave and a wave of bookings surrounding the event.
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