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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1901
Page
6
The piece describes a merried couples and mothers traveling with creatiinn The travelers include Mr James i Sass and Mew Fauver Hime with Cunasae sueder They attend a hotel event at midnight and join a tour as part of the entertainment described in the column
The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York began their world voyage with a ceremonial naval departure. King Edward and Queen Alexandra led the procession as royal cars carried them from St James to Parliament, while crowds watched the formal march to the ship. The voyage, reported from the New Orleans Picayune, follows the royal pair’s busy schedule and international itinerary.
A comically garbled reminiscence claims years of illness from coffee with dizziness tainted by taunting and poor health. After switching to Postum, the speaker reports dramatic improvement and relief from symptoms, noting no enemas needed and a claimed recovery.
Excerpt reflects public and private tributes after the death of a former president. Levi P. Morton outlines Harrison's intellectual gifts and potential service lost to the nation. The governor ordered the statehouse flag lowered during interment and public mourning.
General Order No. 24 from the War Department at Washington March 4 1901 prescribes mourning for General Harrison Washington. The proclamation calls for flags at half staff a dawn parade a 45 gun salute and continued mourning for five days with colors and regiments placed in mourning. Command by Lt Gen Miles Corbin Adjutant General U S A.
The item lists upcoming events and local notices including an April city election date, registration tallies of 4 701 men and 2 224 women, and mentions various people and happenings such as court decisions, visits by visitors, church services, and a vandalized incident. It references Myron A Waterman in Kase City, Arthur C Bang of Whnaaa from Cowley county, and Palmer A Wy Smith among others.
A proposal at the conference considers moving a Baker plan to Topeka. D Rippey of Severance gives 10000 to Baker per terms of Elin Crimes will for a Topeka college. The Kansas Methodist center seeks funds for education and a Topeka college amid long conference discussions.
A morning effort aimed to rally the required amount met with a real meeting and the full sum was pledged within a few minutes. The committee plans to send a man to the post but has not chosen yet. The start is hoped in about three months in Burmah.
In Paris on March 15 the M coeds of Count de Caetellane and M de Rodaye agreed the duel would occur tomorrow morning. Two shots will be fired at 24 paces. One of M de Rodaye's seconds proposes a private interview for the declaration, while Foe Wald vows to attend only if strangers are barred from the field.
Severance resident Rippey pledges 4000 to Baker University during the Kansas conference in Wichita. Presiding elder Alimmerman reports funds, with about 7000 more to come from allied sources, to finance a substantial new library building.
Philadelphia March 16 A report from the Associated Press states John Johnson a leading Philadelphia lawyer and prominent county figure has been offered the position of attorney general in President McKinley's cabinet to succeed Attorney General Kee. Johnson a staunch Republican has not actively engaged in politics before this bid. Confirmation or denial of the report is awaited.
Third day of the forty sixth annual Kansas Methodist conference opens with prayer by Rev J K Miller. Nine preachers are admitted to full connection and given deacon orders, with remarks by Bishop Merrill urging focus on core faith rather than novel ideas. Transfers and elders selected, with funds raised for missionary work totaling $450.
Jan Keige a Boer commandant under General Botha arrived in Topeka with introductions from Senitors Makan and Cockrell. An Orange Free State consul panelman Ho tours the nation delivering free lectures about the Boer state. He plans to speak in Security Hall on Saturday. Omar is a native farmer who has worked in mines and speaks English. He was captured at Klin Hyer and claims De Wet and Steyn will never surrender, a view echoed in verny dispatches from South Africa.
In a terse note from W. Hidparat Chteaga American, Mrs Nation is described as thin morpine and receives fifty dollars. The message references a token check and a sequence of names, with unclear details about the To'snelde or Beancoat entities and the Palen tine context.
Miss Binnehe Walsh and her party arrived in Topetta this morning from the country and will appear at Crawford tonight in Mos thin Queen. She went to her seat on arrival and could not be seen. The sale of seats for the six performances has been good but many closer seats remain available.
An arrest warrant was issued for actor Dir, amid claims he struck with a spear and caused battery during a staged scene involving Richard May and Jy Roghe. The incident occurred during a performance with officials delaying proceedings until Monday. Fans described the onstage confrontation and the actor’s reaction as the weapon halted the show and left the audience unsettled.
California canneries external to the California Fruit Cannery Association declare independence prompting a likely price war when the pendency opens in May. They aim for better prices to growers and possibly lower costs to consumers. The split follows an agreement two years ago merging 26 canneries into the association, which then controlled state output.
In Rome and Naples a strange weather event dubbed blood rain darkened skies and dust clouds swept across central and southern Italy. The reddened atmosphere and furnace-like wind prompted alarm and churchgoers sought shelter. Mount Vesuvius remained hidden behind dense red and yellow clouds.
The First Congregational Church of Evanston appoints a committee member to inspect mission work and educational efforts in India. The group, the church’s long running mission committee, will first travel to Ceylon then to India, on leave granted by church leadership.
Mary Black of Clinton County Indiana died after an eighteen month battle with Addison's disease turning her body to a stone like statue. The disease progressed until she became immobile and hardened, with features resembling carved statuary. The hardening affected internal organs and left a marble appearance until death.
Bridgeport Connecticut state officials confer on actions for Monday hearing on the Gilman estate. State Treasurer Gallup and Attorney General Phelps discuss jurisdiction inheritance tax and proof of New York residence while pledging the state will pursue its normal procedures regardless of heir agreements.
Brooklyn trans it baseball men start for Charleston, D. C., at Apel 4 and begin training for the coming season. Ned Hanson has selected the best place for the squad to prepare with old players signed and others reportedly joining, as excitement builds for the new campaign.
The team has signed contracts delivered to President Ebbes. Pitchers Fill Kenned Donovan and iushes. Outfielders Huis Joe Kelly. Catchers Jim Mecules and Steelman, Shortamp hil Dat et. The state board of education meets Superintendent Nelson this evening for certificate actions. Board includes Erenidens A lor Emporia, Manhattan President EL Sicha, Lawrence Acting Chancellor W Spangler, Ottawa President D 5 Rines, Peabody superintendent W Ellington.
Chicago market report from March 1 covers wheat futures with May and other contracts trading near Friday levels, notes weak demand, and cites price activity for spot and futures. In livestock, Chicago hogs and cattle totals show mixed demand, with receipts and price ranges reported alongside notes on regional movements and Kansas City influence.
New York market report outlines money market activity and commodity tone. Wheat prices and outlook feature alongside butter and sugar market notes with March activity and government bond context.
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