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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
5
Washington reports a secret Berlin project testing Barqueret rays, resembling X rays, said to be developed by a Prefach chemist and first noted by Consul Guenther of Frankfurt. The state department received the communication amid ongoing experiments and speculation.
Fragmentary notice indicates a Santa Fe route with a $892.05 amount and tickets on sale March 10. It mentions Gen Antonio, a Spring Styles event, Olaf Ekters shop, and Lord West poh. Details are obscured by garbled OCR but imply travel, sales, and fashion notices in one item.
A garbled text fragment from a Kansas city section mentions Topeka and nearby locales, referencing eviction issues squatters and a large urban market scene. Names and places are partially readable, with scattered mentions of eviction action and community matters amid disrupted OCR.
A New York dispatch reports Irish leaders condemn recent House of Commons scenes. Sir Henry Camp and John Redmond scold the protests, arguing physical force undercuts reform aims, while urging fair treatment and lawful channels for Ireland’s grievances. They criticize suspensions and penalties as undermining franks of free debate and Irish franchise advocacy.
In the mayoral focus, the race for the City Court Marshal spot attracts subdued but significant competition. Current marshal Bred Stonestreet remains a key figure as supporters hope for a strong showing at the polls amid local political maneuvering and emerging endorsements.
A string of social events unfolds with Mrs G S Kirk hosting a thimble party on Thursday afternoon. Guests include Mrs Albert Parker and Mrs D O McCray among many others in a lively review of civility and good fellowship. A surprise party honors Mrs Schmidt for her sixty ninth birthday with luncheon and music. The Hyperion club plans a dance at Hudson’s Hall and local notes mention theater and concert plans around Topeka.
Senator Thurston of Nebraska is slated for a position on the national commission to the Louisiana World's Fair. Kane aspires to exhibit at the exposition, with purchase or production considerations under discussion.
Fragmentary OCR mentions federal jobs and political activity around an ex-Senator figure. It references Tadginal TM Bure van Par son man and Puett at opening, with Paice present for re election efforts.
Propositions from two manufacturing firms will be heard by the Commercial Club at its next regular meeting on Wednesday evening March 13. Lewin J. Bird Somany of Boston Manufacturere seeks to increase capital to 100,000 with a plan to produce metal caskets and other items. The meeting will also discuss assigning a central distributing house and appointing a manager. firms anticipate possible joint actions to secure projects.
A Chicago, March 8 dispatch notes President Diaz remains indisposed in Mexico City but is expected to resume duties shortly. In other news, Holmes, a retired St. Louis lumber merchant, died of pneumonia at American hospital after arriving with his wife and daughter. Gen. McCullough and ex-governor Stewart visited briefly. Mystery surrounds Howland, the supposed Earl of Warwick, who died in fever. letters imply estate claims and prior wealth, with discussions of his travels and fortune.
New York March The Associated Free correspondent in Paris sends an authoritative denial of repeated rumors that General Horace Porter intends relinquishing his post on March 5. The report favors popular election of senators. Harrisburg Pa March The House of Representatives adopted a resolution favoring the election of United States Senators by the people.
Washington granted pay for losses of stock by hundreds of southern men after the Civil War. Judge A M Hughes led suits for First Tennessee and Ninth Tennessee Cavalry to recover stock losses. After his death his son, Col Hughes, pushed a bill in Congress to authorize an appropriation for paroled Confederates stock claims. Many men damaged stock at Strawberry Plains returning from Greenville N C surrender.
In Jacksonville Fis marca H J Rochersperger of Chicago closed a deal to purchase all property of the Borden estate at Sea Breeze. The site includes 830 feet of sea frontage, 200 feet deep, at Clarendon Inn, two blocks north, with eight furnished cottages. Plans for a hotel will begin after the sale. Also reports on Captain Titus of New York noting Alfred Purson is Hose Rayong, a known figure, with prior forgery and fraud convictions in England and the United States.
In Litchfield Til Mare and Mite Daley Reeley, 28, recently wed to David D. Doehring of Puna, a longtime bachelor who built a fortune, rekindled affection after visiting Reeley's home. Doehring claims old love drew him back as a friend’s visit sparked renewed feelings for Reeley’s ancestor. Mrs Doehring remains devoted to her former husband, asserting wealth was not a factor.
The body of George Frascie Gilman, notably head of the Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co., was brought to New York from his Connecticut home and interred at Green Mood cemetery. He left nieces and nephews who will receive the bulk of his $20,000,000 fortune.
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A garbled notice extols a home remedy named Dosa's ointment as a permanent cure for hives, claiming it vanquishes the torment for all ages. The ad asserts the product is available at any drug store for 50 cents.
Prospectors announce Alger built town development near Pensacola Florida to house workers and officials for a Pullman style community along the Georgia Pacific line. Auction set at 1 oclock at the Sherry Avenue hotel lists horses furniture cabinets and other items for sale. Tickets to the event include Texas and return via the Rock Island Route with March travel and sale details.
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