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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
7
A chaotic report alleges the bubonic plague exists in the city with business leaders fearing harm if disclosed. The piece cites government hesitation, investigations, and potential federal involvement while detailing scattered cases and officials contact points.
In New York last night Dr. M. K. Montiperton denounced the spread of gambling in fashionable circles before the New Afrrand Society. He questioned the morality of high stakes gaming and the salons where such acts are flaunted, urging a disciplined, virtuous set to resist these temptations. The sermon highlighted women’s influence, the lure of luxury, and the need for upright conduct within society.
A fire report shows a record year with 504 fires logged by March 31, surpassing the previous year. Officials note nationwide trends and point to extensive property damage in To Faas, with several major incidents highlighted as the record is pursued.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a pest house or health facility damaged by a fire or explosion. Resulting casualties or bodies are mentioned in garbled form with numbers and scattered phrases. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the event concerns destruction and emergency response.
Washington reports that Britain rejected further compromise on the Hay Pauncefote treaty. Secretary Hay was briefed on a British note transmitted by Lord Lansdowne and Lord Pauncefote, expressing regret but offering no new terms. The administration was advised there is no immediate push for a treaty renegotiation and the United States must chart its own course.
Chicago March dozen or more choras at Waverly theater facing Madison street were wrecked by a laundry explosion at Deremus. Peter Dear restaurant suffered fatalities. Dean family rescued. ten year old William missing and presumed buried. Windows blown, bystanders injured. several workers and a confectionery shop owner buried. Official statements pending. no arrests yet.
A reminiscence from 1987 recounts a curate’s religious service in Fatun Square honoring a naval admiral. The narrator describes Napoleon’s imposing presence, noting his gaze and aura that lent him the sense of a born ruler. The account ends with a reflection on Napoleon’s power and authority.
The St James notes reported from London that British police are watching individuals in Juney suspected of plotting against the lives of Queen Wilhelmina and her husband. In Washington a new internal revenue district splits North and South Dakota from Nebraska, creating a separate collection district upon the new collector’s appointment.
A brisk Topeka market report highlights cattle and hogs with varied demand. Hogs and cattle show active price movement while feeders and calves attract buyers. The new York Money Market and light-horse futures note unsettled conditions as traders assess supplies and demand.
Fragmented classifieds describe a seek for a white girl to care for a yard and baby near Western Ave, with scattered references to employment terms, duties, and vague pay notes. The damaged OCR includes unrelated market tidbits on butter, cotton, grain, and weather, plus references to shipments and newspaper wire service.
A dense OCR filled with varied ads and notices from a storefront and services page. Includes rental offers, help wanted, dry goods, music shop mentions, legal notices, and miscellaneous listings with scattered names and addresses.
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