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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1901

Page

11

Receivership Sought for Carter Coal and Iron Group

Report states Gen L Carter a resident of the company sought receivership in federal court in the eastern district of Virginia. The action followed tensions with Maury and Schley financiers blamed for near-linked ties and board members from Virginia firms. The lawsuit lists Henry of New York and Cornelius Shields as appointees amid protests by Geo L Carter. The group formed in January 129% with substantial capital and included several coal and iron ventures connected to Carter’s enterprise.

Gen L Carter Paul Federal Court of Sneastern District of Virginia Maury & Schley Shat Fem Virginia From Com! and Coke Company Henry of New York Cornelius Shields Fenn Geo L Carter Preel Rioker Jena Sic Carter Coal and Iron Trerpus Coar, Cua and Iron Company Heed Istand Iron Company Pos- Ler Pally Ica Watus Szielgeil Iroe Company United Ville From Company Matal Iron

Lions and Tigers and Nimble Odds in Global Zoo Mix

A garbled OCR fragment lists various animal names including lions, tigers, ostriches, and panthers alongside scattered terms such as Nubian, Homers, Indian, and Milo. The readable bits suggest a zoo or animal group catalog with mixed, incoherent entries and no clear event or outcome.

Dian Milo

Burned a School House in Texas

A sparse news item reports a fire destroying a school house at Moegro Educational Home in Texas. The note mentions incendiaries and an investigation, with scattered references to individuals and unrelated notices.

Moegro Texas

Not a Bald-Head Hair Growth Claim Ad

An 1899 testimonial from Marseilles Illinois claims Ayer's Hair Vigor restored hair after severe illness. The piece promotes the product as feeding hair, stopping shedding, and restoring color, with further endorsement of its scalp benefits.

Ayer W. D. Quixs Marseilles Ill Bettis

Foovers OEE ceee tee in The Hair

Fragmentary OCR hints at a literary item involving Foovers or Foovers OEE and a hair themed work. Details are unclear but suggest a book or poem fragment within a Hamdiomes collection.

Commend Carnegie Letter on City’s Educational Needs

A notice praises Mr Carnegie for supporting the city’s education efforts. It extols his role in funding libraries and urges continued prudent use of funds. The piece highlights admiration for his impact on public learning and hints at further recognition.

No Polygamy Controversy Cited in Provo Observations

A brief dispatch from New Fuir reports a resident noting it is ever easier to observe Provo where she lives. She mentions counting marriages that have practiced local laws, underscoring legal scrutiny in the area.

New Fuir Provo

Latta Resigns Presidency of Telephone Company

Fragmented report shows Latta resigns as president of the Telephone Telegraph and Cable Company of America New York. Circular letters are sent to stockholders detailing 600000 authorized shares valued at 50 each and planned capital adjustments. Chess matches and club sponsorships are noted alongside a bank statement from New York March 16 with figures for circulation reserves and surplus.

Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company New York Presidency Phone, Telegraph and Cable Company Asperica Lamdon Marek Cheta Matak Ain America Unae British Cheap Club London Brooklyn Chews Club Academy of Music Mie Columbia Harvard Yaleast Princips Anne the Knickerbocker Athletic Club Foquirer Eurplus

Washburn Players at Shorey for Benefit Comedy

Washburn Dramatic club presents the comedy A Bhar of at Shorey with proceeds to the Athletic fund. A special train has been chartered to the Rock ormance. round trip fare 19 cents plus 35 cents admission.

Washbarn Shorey Washburn Dramatic Club Athletic Fund Rockormance Fury

King Rides Bike on March Sixteen

Fragmented report states King Erteard, following an injury to his view, moves toward sedentary duties. Text mentions Marlborough, Totes, the Mail Bign, and a Quaker association amid a Philadelphia dateline.

King Erteard Sean Femeine Ae Marlborough Totes Mail

Flanked the Sultan and German Moneymove Exposed

United States reads that Germany tricked the Sultan by arranging payments to Krupp to cover armor and war materiel. The ruse let the sultan feign nonpayment of American indemnity while negotiating with nations, revealing a successful German scheme to pressure debt settlement.

Germany United States York MerchAs Times Washington Krupp

Market Strength Amid Mixed Outlook In New York

The stock market shows strength with gains in iron trade prospects and railway bonds. Traders cite improved cash reserves but lingering doubts about market status and speculation in low grade issues.

New York

Miners Convention Convenes to Press Railroads

Six hundred delegates from all anthracite mines assembled in Hasiton Pennsylvania to urge coal railroad operators to join a joint conference. The convention adopted a resolution directing officers to inform presidents of the nine coal carrying railroads that efforts to discuss miners' concerns have been disappointing and will continue.

Hasiston

Wanderer Sighted After Night Escape Off St Ann's Head

London reports the British bark Wanderer en route from Tacoma to Bristol was spotted near St Ann's Head by the Merlin, which then guided it toward Milford Haven. The case follows mutineers from the Campertown and a naval court decision awaited by 12 accused aboard the vessel.

Wanderer London Tacoma Bristol St Ann's Head Merlin Milford Haven Reginald

Spring Styles and Travel Tickets Announced at New Shop

New shop eee Ekbe Mer chant Tallor in Il West tim Sturtty Building offers spring styles. Tickets for Excursions Via Book Island Route go on sale March 1 with one way fare plus 32.00 for round trip. Tickets valid for stopping over on going trip with final return April 1. See Heck Islands agents for details.

Eee Ekbe Merchant Tallor Il West Tim Sturtty Heck Islands

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka

Topeka society items list visits and upcoming events. Mrs Ira Howe hosts a gathering with Mrs Edwin Lance and others. Miss Grace Lee Olen and friends plan March meetings. Various visits include Mrs Hattie Lacey traveling to Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. St John of Olathe, and Dr. and Mrs Reed in Lawrence, with church receptions and a cantata at Washburn College.

Fenelly Cham West Ira Hows Edwin Lance Sevan Grace Lee Olen Hellanttne Lab Ira Howe Lawns St John of Olathe de EL G. Foreman Topeke de Witte Mize Coles Ellie P Maree Mr. von J. M. Wallace Clarence Panini Witba Kansas City Creme Bower Washburn EC. Fox Aye Rossville Topeka Hester Kennedy Washburn Miles Misa Maggie Mack Junction City C. N. Baker Aeenton Garnett A. Cain Mra C. &. Reed Lawrence Dr. Ly Mra Omaha Mies Maud Vastijuten St. Joe Urie Ae San Elmer Urie Nennie Harrison Newton Mayme Barnes Emporia Ridson Corban E. Judd Kansas X-Rey

Not Sworn Off Hughes Cigarette Tale Denied

Kansas City Journal report claims Col JW F Campbell as Republican mayoral candidate in Topeka is a lifelong cigarette chewer. The story, deemed fiction, notes a citizen appeal urging smoking restraint during mayoral tenure. The item also mentions D B Len and road sale concerns and a New York March 16 update.

Fee Cranis

New Pan American Line Opens May Nineteenth

The Pennsylvania Vandalis Buffalo Akron route introduces an expanded service with the Lehigh Valley line promoting amenities for travelers. Read that Buffalo Chicago and the West are served with limited trains and a dining car, offering comfort and rapid connections.

Pan-American Line Bufalo St. Louis Lehigh Valley Buffalo Chicago West Vie Ieee

North Topeka society notices and church events

North Topeka column lists community updates from Emme Holtzmeister at W Ey peat Seary moods store to Epworth League address by WW G Brooks. Includes church services, baptist and Congregational notices, shop discounts at New Era Dept Store, and sermons by visiting ministers.

G. B. Hs Emme Holtzmeister W. Ey Peat Seary Moods Mee Guthrite Hutchinson Darren The Baptist Church Perry G. Brooks Colored Speater Wil Epworth League Society L A. Ryder Congregational Church Hert Nicholson Better Department of Santa Fe Clifford Pisher Dibble Grocery Company Pridie Church of Tas Ood Suni School Aise Bonewix Bliss Gla Hama T. J. Purvis Central Avenue Christian Church W. C. TU Bio Sho Sic NEW Era Dept FP. J. Bradshaw Kaiting Ching Bradshaw China

Fatal End of Quarrel Stuns Community

A man killed after a dispute escalates over his daughter leading to a fatal quarrel. The suspect, identified as Wagner, surrendered to police after the incident on March 1.

Por Okin Congrabe Wagner

Call in Caliiren's Home society auction on Erle railroad pier

In New York on March 16 an auction will aid the orphans. The union trust section will sell 884 dozen fine Call the growers packers and shippers of Kornia. Auctioneers will handle the sale at the Erle railroad pier.

New York Caliiren Union Trust Erle Railroad Kornia Mhoo Ron

Will upheld in New York probate case

Surrogate Thomas ruled March 16 that the will of Mary Beach Tourey is valid bequeathing 1 000 000 to Protestant friends? The decision found testamentary capacity. A cousin Donald Tourey of Milne is contesting the will seeking to upset it.

New York Thomas Mary Beach Tourey Donald Beach Tooney Milne Sult Che

Botkin Draws $2,000 on Impeachment Trial Accounts

The summary notes a Hutchinson native Botkin drawing $2,000 from state funds related to an impeachment trial. Details indicate an argument over balances and an allowance of $2,000 settled by yesterday’s action.

Tidge Thea Botkin Hutchineos

Opposition to Cremation Rises in Quebec Legislature

A Montreal special reports a bill before the Quebec legislature authorising cremation at a Protestant Montreal cemetery. Opponents fear cremation hides crimes and impedes autopsies, while supporters back the measure amid ongoing discussions in Quebec politics.

Ita Pagas New York Quebec Boston

YERKES In CONTROL London Railway Claim Reopens

A London dispatch reports that James J. Yerkes may have secured control of the Metropol and District railways despite discrediting notices. The Tribune notes an Express claim of restored control and details on financing and potential plan to extend electric street rail operations in Chicago.

Hiss London New York The Tribune Micas Metropol & District Raiways Express Setay Yerkes Chicago Street Railways Naumehy Comby Fund Hes Parks M. D

Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices

Real estate transfers listed include multiple properties in San feast and West Teastis avenues with banks involved and a $1,500 amount. Other items reference anniversaries, local addresses in Mulvane and Clay street, and community events with officials and a concert at the auditorium. Also notes report Santa Fe thieves and security concerns, with police and legal actions announced.

Patrick Cy Jos Wiltmore Clay Street Quinta Helgi

French critic lauds Eddy Saucers concert amid summer venue

A French critic praises a performance by Eddy Saucers at a famous stable near Parte, noting the artist’s versatile interpretation and technical skill. The review mentions annual seats priced at 60 cents and describes the crowd’s silent acclaim.

Beli Eddy Clarence Wady Wile Eas Paris Bas

Unclear OCR fragment on a game defeat and medals

Fragmentary text references a defeat, a Lawrence location, and a Fortree medal with unclear names and events. The readable bits mention Topeka and a night defeat. No verifiable entities or action can be determined from the garbled source.

Ambiguous OCR Note About Seasonal Items and Prices

Fragmentary text references spring languor and various garbled phrases with mentions of prices and items. The readable content is insufficient to identify a clear event or人物. No concrete entities or dates are discernible.

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