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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1901
Page
5
Bargain event offers wool tailor suits and table linen patterns at reduced prices. Soiled cloths included, yardage deals range from 75 cents to 2 dollars per yard. Foulard silks cheap for Thursday to Saturday with selections from 6 to 150 cents per yard.
Dean Campnell Palr of the Grace Cathedral of Omaha delivered the graduation sermon to the Christ Hospital nursing class at West Euesthaveriae. A procession escorted by forty boys followed the services, and a reception occurred after. The dean praised the graduates and urged continued study and professional dedication.
Tribune dispatch from London reports John Morley denouncing the war and the government's policy. The article notes Morley's reputation as a top Liberal platform speaker and contrasts his stance with Sir Henry H—, who taunted the government over North Africa policy. The piece reflects Liberal party rifts amid hostilities.
Fragmented OCR yields a chaotic invite list and program notes for a Topeka gridiron club banquet. It mentions speakers like T. A. McNeal and J. M. Miller, plus references to a Kentucky School and a National Hotel exhibit. The text references a summer tourism folder and a public sale-like catalog fragment with names and vendors.
In New York June, officials led by George W Archer petitioned the Nu Donal Trotting Association for a rehearing. A 3 to 2 board reversal of a December ruling stirred a turf dispute, prompting calls for another meeting and involving figures such as Evan Bower, Archer, and Henry Schimalbach with national political support.
Edward Kimball known for aiding churches dies at Boston hospital. The obituary notes his long commitment to paying church debts and his support for Moody's ministry. Details mention Presbyterian and New York connections, with surrounding context about church relief and community effort.
Readers glimpse a string of society notes from Topeka area events. Mentions include Miss Ramsey’s linen shower hosted by Mrs. Charles King on Mequire Street, a long table dinner with pink accents, and a prize gift for the bride elect. Also noted are a jovial sextette dance party at Vine, Federation plans at Unity church, and municipal guild meetings with upcoming reports and receptions.
A jumble of names and places recounts a month of travel, visits, and impending commencements. Emma C. Me Mi Steele and daughter Miss Stevie of Ind depart to Pekin. Mrs Moffetta Steele, sisters of W D Gosede, visit in Lawrence near Jos Van Buren Street. Harry Gervey returns today after a short visit with relatives at Margaret Perkins’ home. Fred Burris travels Saint day to reshuffle plans for the week with Mrs Rena Carey. Wella of Wicklings guests Myrtle at her Texas home after a brief visit. Sargent leaves for his home in Huron Michigan after a visit with his brother John Sargent. Henderson returns from Mt Barbara Military Academy for Salita where he has been pupil and physical director. Mrs Wm. F. Shaeffer of Emporia visits Mrs Al Canby in Lawrence. Mrs Ed Polly returns from a visit in Oskalocen. Engraved or Printed Caras and Wedding Invitations noted. Adams Brox, TH Kav.
A fragmented report cites a sermon in a Central Mi fat church in York relating to Sunday conduct and backlash against lawbreaking patrons. It discusses beatings, late hours, railroads, and trolley workers, questioning public tolerance for transit-related misconduct and civil duty.
A fragmented item notes that war revenue measures push bucket shops to close or alter methods to evade or comply with the law. The piece mentions districts and exchanges, with references to verification by exchange officials and a phoenix of stray notices about horses ponies for sale and trade offers in Kansas.
A translated interview discusses Western influence in China, noting Americans and Chinese to keep natives peaceful while allies push for restoration of order. The piece suggests Pekin’s return is unlikely, predicting a possible facade of settlement with the current allies’ demands and possible future capital relocation amid military caution. The overall view blames allied overreach and manipulation of China’s future.
Board of directors discusses sale of Prague property to Chicago and Eastern. Evansville Terre Haute interests seek control. transfer expected soon. Chicago and Eastern lines connected to Wall Street investors and regional manufacturers. Cotton duck production cited with capital and corporate links across New York and Philadelphia.
Fragmented report details emergency actions as army surgeons are discharged. Names such as Shaw, Lipton, Jane, and Dopp appear among mentions of sympathy and inquiry. A fatal shooting within a household context is noted, with proceedings and constitutional concerns referenced by an Associated Press representative.
A Duluth woman, Mrs. C. J. West, 34, died two weeks after a Chicago fortune teller warned she had little time left. The Duluth and Detroit area employer’s wife faced repeated predictions and a final illness that doctors say may have been influenced by the fortune telling. The Pioneer Press correspondent files the report from St Paul.
Chicago June 1 The state board of arbitration offers mediation to manufacturers and machinists to settle ongoing differences. E W Toi and W A Mathias lead for the board with Chauncey Gatger present authorizing others to proceed. Manufacturers delay action until after their national convention in New York on June 1. Officials of machinists press for a prompt decision while noting the timing with the convention. A memorial effort to Queen Victoria via the American Memorial for Victoria is discussed in New York context as a possible unifying gesture.
Fragmentary text notes Chicago and return fare of 16 dollars via Santa Fe. Mentions tickets of sole tune 12 1 14 and a business exposition or event. Unclear details on dates, teams, or organizers, with garbled phrases about public notice and national topics.
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