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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
8
The ad announces 10 pieces of 24 inch finest Silk Poulanis in exquisite designs and colors offered at 88c as a special on Monday. Prices for Carpets and other goods advertised in Wednesday evening's Journal will be honored Saturday and throughout next week.
New York June 3 dispatch from TribuneLondon correspondent reports nurse Hira Campbell Scarlett D now sails to South Africa to serve among refugees in the Orange River Colony. The first woman appointed to the colonial office for medical work among Bow Angers Shur, daughter of Abinger nobility, trained in medicine and hospital work, aims to aid poor women and children by refugee encampments using experience from European hospitals.
Albany June 2 The Demail company of New York city has been incorporated with capital of 2 000 000 to raise sugar cane and manufacture sugar and other products in Cuba. Directors are Warde Winfred Denison and Wil S Banning of New York city and Boy Bang and Edward R of Brooklyn.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference government transports involving Benigno Bar, Franciae, Logan, Thomas te Garry, and Buford with uncertain details. Text appears to list individuals, places, and periods without coherent actions or outcomes. Readable elements point to a formal notice or report segment from mid-century archives.
Police court action centered on A Hobinwitz who alleged assault by Officer Hall and a charge of interfering with an officer after coming to police headquarters. Judge Lindsay limited testimony, noting Roblwitz was not guilty and costs would fall on the prosecutor and defendant. Witnesses included two Divine Healers from west of Washburn College. Officer Hall testified that two youths were arrested for fleeing, with Hobinwitz objecting to the detention. Mayor Hughes amid city repairs and governance remarks, while surrounding details of family members appear in the fragmented report.
A Herkimer woman recounts severe insomnia and nerve shocks after coffee. She stops coffee, starts Postum, and sleeps well. Her husband also improves after switching to Postum, noting better health than coffee. The letter urges others to avoid coffee’s distress and to consider Postum as a remedy.
In a stormy meeting, police officers argued over eighteen hat and helmet styles for new uniforms. Dismissive remarks and adjournments followed as officials promised to reconvene later, while other local notes described weddings, concerts, a park event, and various civic happenings.
Chief Hayer issues a late Fourth of July pronouncement directing commanding officers to arrest anyone shooting fireworks or revolvers before July 3 midnight. Torpedoes on car tracks banned. Blink cartridges allowed only if not aimed at others. offenders to be arrested.
Amateur athletic union swimming championships at the Pan American games attract the largest entry. Notables include E Scheffer of the National Swimming Association Philadelphia and J Spencer of Columbia University. Schaffer, current 100 yard champion, also seeks the 220 yard title. Other entrants include B Geerlof, A Wenck, H Hotta, G Vanceat, Berry Broha and others from New York clubs and Buffalo Pastime A C.
London reports the second trial of boxer Jack Roberta and Murray Livingston of Philadelphia for manslaughter following a contest at the National Sporting Club. The prior trial ended May 15 with a hung jury. defendants were bound over to appear at the next session. In other news, Worrall Wilson was elected president of the Detroit and Chicago Traction at a Brooklyn directory meeting.
Western engineers urge a 71 foot canal from Buffalo to Lake Ontario and a 21 foot depth to the Hudson, proposing federal funding for a nationwide canal system. They expect congress to back a Erie to Ontario to Hudson route, with Indiana Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and other states aligned.
A physician praises Stuart's D Tablets as a remedy for indigestion and nervous debility. He claims after meals the tablets aid digestion, relieve sour stomach, belching, and loss of appetite, with no harmful effects. The tablets are said to strengthen digestion, improve nerve strength, and offer a safe cure for stomach ailments.
Ex-senator William E Chandler heads to Washington for Cuban claim commission duties. Col Rolfe recounts an alcalde election at the Dede of Pines with 400 voters and a four-man police force, illustrating Cuban clientage in office. Chandler discusses the Maine indemnity issue and U S responsibility, noting the wartime timing affects claims.
A fragmentary note suggests the United States may face questions over Spain's obligations and potential payment of claims. It states it is not certain the U.S. will be required to pay and acknowledges doubt about the outcome.
The Journal of Commerce notes eight representatives of Avia on parking connerge discuss consolidation plans. Shipping, Pacific coast packers and Pacific Steam Whaline Company figures appear, with one major player Griffith, Durney & Co. also involved. News warns changes may extend into next week. Sheep and cattle news in Sweetwater country mentions threats and stock movements.
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