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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1901
Page
15
The orchestra presents a mixed program featuring a superb soprano, a carload of enthusiasts, and a trio of works including a grand entrance, a Marshall concert, and a widow’s aria. The scene recalls a lively mid century revue with humor and pop touches.
Fragmented OCR text mentions names and places in a garbled schedule or notice. It references times around ten and a march departure. Several proper nouns appear with unclear context, lacking clear action, date, or location details.
Bryan argues imperialism remains the central issue dividing parties while tariffs remain important. the dispatch also lists pensions granted to Kansans, including names and amounts, and notes brief local political and military utterances from July 27.
Police notes recount a man claiming 400 to 400000 in a wallet lost near Santa Fe Depot. Witnesses laughed at testimony about a drunken husband, a whiskey ring, and a chase involving horse thieves. Officers pursued suspects, captured two youths, and questioned Wichita travelers about funds and a missing horse.
Report from the scene states four men including a named individual are killed when a gravel train wreck occurs near Chase Construction, with traction failure cited and three others unnamed killed or injured.
Henry C. Payne, a leading Wisconsin Republican National Committeeman, is seriously ill with gout at the Frankfort Hotel in this city.
Interview with Ben W. Daleell outlines mismanagement at the Endowment Bank Knights of Pythias. June 20 findings show 290000 invested in Lexington hotel bonds and a 235,600 short. Supreme lodge vows to back all certificates and ensure full payment of claims, with 10,000,000 in assets behind each holder.
A cited practitioner promotes a “food cure” over drugs for recovery, urging a 15 to 20 day breakfast plan with grape juice, cream, fresh fruit, whole wheat bread, and Postum Coffee, plus one daily meat meal. The article credits a specialist in dietetics and hygiene.
Letters from Evanston and surrounding firemen praise Peruna as curing kidney and bladder issues, aiding nerves, and restoring stamina after long deployments. Captain John Sweeting and Lt. William Sumpter report rapid improvements and full recovery after several bottles, urging others to seek Dr. Hartman’s advice for health restoration.
Proceedings against Sr Hinsey are expected this week. The Pythian Age editorial blames the old board of control. Lodges in Kansas and Missouri attend a Labor Day picnic at Turverise park. Delegates consider bringing the next National Fraternal meeting to Topeka. Dr H A Warner of Knights and Ladies of Security may lead the year. A Detroit meeting is planned for August. Naomi Rebekah staff enjoyed a city car ride hosted by Captain Mrs Mattie A.
Severe cloudburst near Cripple Creek Colorado on July 27 sweeps over fifty miles from West Four Mile Creek to Canon City. Damage exceeds $40,000 destroying ranches stock and crops and washing out county roads in Fremont and Teller counties. No fatalities reported.
A large steam ship deal is about to be consummated in Seattle. A committee representing the Pacific is known to be actively involved, with official confirmation expected soon.
The excerpt notes talks between the Pacific Coast company and the Northern Pacific for the purchase of the City of Seattle. The arrangement is described as likely to go through, with broader implications for regional transport and the retirement of certain Sound and Alaskan operations.
Musicians command unprecedented sums for private London performances. Violinist Kobelik, son of a noted musician, earns up to 200 guineas per night at millionaire homes with patrons funding expensive gifts. Melba’s agent claims she received 500 guineas twice for private appearances, while a donor presented a Stradivarius valued at 1200 pounds. Summer travel and resort notices follow.
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