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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
8
An incoherent OCR fragment discusses Christianity and a contemplated crusade or visit by allied forces, mentioning George Lynch and a war correspondent tone. It hints at effects on Chinese or population attitudes but is garbled and unclear in detail.
A garbled report claims Carnegie will not proceed with a $12,000,000 steel Plast project in Pittsware. The article says Pittsburgh Post notes possible abandonment of a steel tube plant in Conneaut and related actions, but lacks authoritative confirmation.
Fragmented dispatch notes a New York report dated January 2 discussing the army reorganization bill and a Taft commission. It mentions American soldiers in war, questions about officering, and uncertain outcomes of the commission’s actions.
Port of Spain dispatches recount battles along the main land coast near Carupata and Caracas with Perce forces gaining ground and government troops suffering defeats. Report mentions Carupindo recaptured and heavy casualties among government troops as rival factions clash in Venezuela and Colombia.
The fragment references remedies for kidney issues and relief for diabetes related symptoms. It mentions Topeka readers and a barber named Thomas Davies and vague claims about cures, fatigue, nervousness, and irregularities. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Reports from the region describe rebel leaders fleeing toward Colombia while government troops in Caracas gain momentum. In a major engagement near Cartapano, rebels and government forces traded fire for hours. four field guns shifted the balance, but rebels retreated. Government casualties reach around 250 killed and 27 wounded, with civilians and women among the slain. Rebels abandoned towns overnight and later regrouped in Guiria, Irapa, and Kapa as authorities accuse local violence and coercion, while censorship limits detail.
Pauline Mershall finds more records of brave deeds than any other. Annie Diggs of Kansas offers four books to a boy or girl under twelve who compiles the best collection of acts of heroism during the year. Only battlefield heroism wins, and saving lives is prized over fatal acts. Mrs. Dixante praises the effort and plans another prize for peaceful heroism entries.
The Sunday weather was pleasant against prior forecasts with mild temperatures. The low reached 2 degrees, the high up to 36, and a week ago conditions were cooler though improved.
Leslie's Weekly recounts General Wesley Merritt's opposition to hazing at West Point, describing past practices among plebes and upperclassmen. He recalls risks, harsh routines, and a push for reform, noting resistance from some officers while advocating a minimal, controlled approach to cadet training and discipline.
George Williams received a three year sentence in the penitentiary after his visit to a preacher's residence. The case details unclear but indicate a serious crime connected to the visit and subsequent conviction.
A wealthy city man suffers dyspepsia from overwork and dinners. After using Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets, he reports appetite and vigor return within a week. He confirms the tablets digest food and restore stomach function without nerve tonics, claiming complete relief after two packages.
In Osborne House chamber King Ranard VII invested Frederick William, crown prince of Germany, with the Order of the Garter. Imperial entourage and Hohengollern yacht party attended. later Emperor William may award Prince Arthur of Connaught the Red Eagle. Fire destroys Amos P. Singer’s livery barn and adjoining properties in Gothenburg Nebraska.
The battle ship Iowa, at San Diego, will depart in February for Puget Sound to join the government yard at Bremerton. Rear Admiral Cesey takes over Pacific station command from Rear Admiral Kats. Also noted is a New York court action involving trustees of the Gould estate and a dealer suit against Asher Wertheimer and others.
A Washington dispatch reports Germany has revised its naval shipbuilding timetable. All ships planned under the 1899 program will be ready by 1916, boosting the fleet with 34 battleships and numerous large and small cruisers. The Navy Department and policy board studied the shift as tensions grow between the United States and Germany.
The government stresses preparedness and continued naval expansion. A pending naval bill would authorize two battleships, bringing the U S fleet to about half the strength of Germany in 1996, based on current projections.
General Funston says almost all organized insurrectionists in his district have been dispersed with only scattered bands in the mountains remaining. Sixty five rebels in Panay surrender to U S authorities at Catalan. George T Rice editor of the Daily Bulletin ordered ousted by MacArthur for deportation publication. A Manila court hearing focuses on Spanish civil and criminal codes amid municipal bill proceedings.
The Toltania from London struck the Nieuwewaterweg pier at Baas entry. The captain and six crew were saved. The Holland broke amidships, leaving sixteen aboard drowned in the disaster.
Ferris comedians present Forgiven at Crasford for the week's opening bill. Both the Ferris company and Saint Plunkard are said booked for mall engagements in the program.
The Savoy Street fire, deemed incendiary, broke out near 10:00 a.m. at 388 Juak Street, with a crowd and firefighters contending as witnesses described a tense scene. Nearby Beata Roulete figures were questioned as the blaze drew attention and an investigation began.
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