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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
8
A reader writes to the State Journal about a mutual stock plan, claiming wide subscriber interest and rapid growth. He asserts honesty, cites stock subscriptions reaching high numbers, and notes preparations and organized action to launch a mercantile enterprise within about 90 days.
In New York on July 2, Tony Rosians, an organ grinder from Manhattan, faced charges after a monkey allegedly bit a girl and the monkey’s handler was accused of improper conduct. A deputy arrested Rosiana and released the assistant. the monkey was sent to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for examination and care.
In Philadelphia on July 26 the keel of the new navy cruiser Pennsylvania was laid at the Ship and Engine Building yard. The vessel, named in honor of the state, will emphasize speed and sea handling for the Verlag and lifeboat tasks, marking a milestone in naval construction.
The text notes an armored cruiser Colorado to be built later by the Cramp firm, contrasting it with the Pennsylvania. It mentions two 5-inch barbette turrets, waterline dimensions around 6 feet 6 inches beam, and length near 24 feet. Overall it discusses vessel armor and general design concepts in a cryptic early plan.
Phoenix Arizona July 26 The harvest is near for the largest olive crop known in the territory and in a week work will begin on a new industry of the Southwest. Ten years ago the first olives were planted in Arizona and now about 300 acres are bearing with several oil plants established. The Arizona olive ripens earlier than California fruit, trees mature after a year or two, and the crop shows promise despite water shortages and drought risks.
London July 26 Mount Prospett ridden by Maher won the Liverpool cup on the second day of the Prence Went meeting. Le Figan finished second with Thorpe aboard. Sonuiers Light Comedy placed, giving a sharp finish to the race.
Mrs DonRene Gage hosts a one o'clock birthday luncheon for the fourteenth birthday of Dernisoe Mies Eile Davie. Guests include Miss Margaret Garvey, Miss Marjory Trott, Miss Lisa Hewattie, and others at a long table with a central cake lit with fourteen candies. A separate fifth birthday celebration for Dorothy Elizabeth is planned by Mrs James S Sproat with garden games, peanut hunt, Dutch paper cape souvenirs, and narration. Local social notes mention Miss Hache McGrath entertaining guests for Miss Brené Gilbert and several Topeka visits by friends and relatives.
Two men dining at a railroad association restaurant in Decatur yesterday saw one depart before the other. An investigation revealed the departing guest had swapped wallets, leaving the owner’s in place. Secretary Adkins opened the left behind case and found it belonged to John W. Craig, administrator of George W. Craig’s estate, with an order to draw 340000 from Bricker Bank at Quincy.
Chicago delegates at the Eleventh International Baptist Young People's Union convention elect a president for the coming year. The vote will reflect preference rather than a formal annual session. a meeting may occur next year with possible locations including Boston Providence and Asheville.
A morning blaze in the Democratic Flam beau club rooms on the third floor of a Kansas Avenue building caused about $00 in damage. Other floors suffered water damage from leakage. The fire began in back room, with two hours of effort required to control it. suspected incendiary origin.
San Francisco July 26 striking machinists of Union Ironworks will meet four company heads in a conference arranged by a municipal committee. Five workmen were chosen to attend with Jok FyRick as spokesmen. The strike situation remains practically unchanged after the talks.
Carpets valued at several thousand dollars were delivered today to the federal building. Each office in both the old and new portions is to receive new flooring as part of ongoing renovation work.
Major George Ruhlen, the focal quarter master, will today advertise for bids for a contract to furnish 610 tons Tacoma to the government with option to the quarter master. On or before August 15. Seattle, July 2. A. H. Smith succeeds P. Blears as superintendent of the Lake Erie & Small road. already superintendent of the Lake Shore road.
Hjeme intended. for this column should be left at the Kimball Printing company. Ralph Skinner returned from El Reno. Mr. and Mrs. J. E Watts visiting in Meriden. Joseph Warnock registered for claim in El Reno. Misses Cora and Lucy Landia visiting cousins. J. H. Foucht won bid for from 14 tin work at new woolen mills. Nellie Robinson of Strong City guest of Alases Brom and Daisy Pearson. Maynard renting property at 126 Yaobure Street. Men's shirts and collars on sale. Mrs. Frank Goodman and Dave Carey's visit to friends in Brown County. Rev. H. Mize visiting Summit View. Saw woolen mill material shortage delays work until Monday. Frank Goodman left for Decatur. STLEY & POST advertises. North Topeka Works ship cucumbers from Wisconsin. Coal prices advertised. Mr. H. Leizer of Fairview district died suddenly from heart failure. Funeral Saturday. services at home. interment at Ro-
A garbled OCR fragment describes a bee scene with odd phrasing and nonsensical terms. No clear event or identifiable persons, places, or institutions emerge from the text.
New York story of Joseph Schwab and Catherine Schwab long married, never separated in 40 years, now seeking separation after a quarrel over eating sausages. The wife sought alimony and transfer of $20,000 in real estate. husband opposed the alimony amount and the transfer. Court proceedings continue before Judge Blaichard.
Talented young singer Ethel Houston Du Fre, niece of Sam Houston, will debut in New York this autumn with the Castle Square company. Her lineage includes connections to Jefferson Davis and prominent Southern families. She has operatic experience gained in Paris and will be introduced by manager Henry W. Ravage during the coming engagement at Broadway theater.
New York tale describes John L Sells Saloon owner Jake Felen Sullivan plans to resume business with partner Eddie in Buffalo. A Fire incident smeared glass, alarms, and a damaged chandelier during a mass event at Forty-second Street. Local crowds scattered as police and fire responders investigated the blaze and debris at 609 nd.
A damaged clipping reports an insurance company being reprimanded after a test car incident. The superintendent notified the insurer of the issue and the matter was sent to the Insurance Commissioner for handling. The text is fragmentary and cites a factory stance and related personnel in vague terms.
An old advertisement-style testimonial extols a kidney remedy for backaches urinary trouble and sleepless nights. The narrator claims rapid relief after trying various products and urges readers to buy the Doan’s Pills at drug stores with a price near sixteen cents per box. Do not substitute.
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