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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 04, 1901

Page

11

Twenty-fifth Anniversary of the New York Society for Ethical Culture

The New York Society for Ethical Culture celebrated its twenty-fifth anniversary at Carnegie Hall. Prof Felix Ader and Dr Jute Elliott spoke, with a silver wreath presented by the almrant and ethical schools pupils and selections by the American Symphony orchestra. De Eviett urged caution about moral and spiritual aims in the city.

New York New York Society For Ethical Culture Carnegie Ball Felix Ader Jute Elliott Coltere Schouls American Symphony Orchestra de Eviett Sodom Gomorrah Noxareth

Bakers to Strike Over Ten-Hour Day Demands

New York bakers announce a strike after a meeting in Liberty Hall in which five hundred workers voted to quit for a longer than ten hour workday. Majority willing to concede on some terms but refused to sign an agreement.

New York Liberty Hall Bose

The Play Last Night At The Grand

Iris Urat ar ieee wi dans tne Soares Bn audience wired. P A Wade known in theater, starred in The fergar Prince. The comic duo of the prince and Graves drew laughs, with the company delivering strong performances in familiar marks. The Gobhe duet of Cleveland and Merrics pleased the audience as the Grand hosts tonight with tickets Seicen Fiavans. Racing notes follow about the Hoeret Park spring meeting and a maiden two year old plate won by Morton Achales Tilden.

Iris Soares P. A. Wade Sorenthing Ivey Mila Arraned Fergar Bert Prince Graves Sarre Hind Turkey Ay Lottie Abe Pippo Berttone Gobhe Mr. Cleveland Misa Merrics Lester Reif Tandon Hoeret Park Club Moats Achales Tilden

Lovety Dance Party At Vinewood With Many Attendants

The Abe Helianthus young people danced at Vinewood last night with many attendees named including Mrs. Albert Garvin Miss Saaceaa of Boston Lillian Fiske Nelle Baker Bernice Pul ter and numerous others. Social notices mention gifts, invitations, visitors from Chicago and Boston, club meetings and upcoming events at Leavenworth and Topeka avenues.

Page Abe Helianthus Vinewood Albert Garvin Saaceaa Boston Lillian Fiske Nelle Baker Beesie Stewart Misls Bernice Pulter Biles Ange Gusther Anns Herbet Alert Aslis Mine Leinwert Misa Pee 5 Wood Mabel Wood Blanche Atlee Sue Skartt Mise Ileabetts Cole Guster Bert Cook Marley Heleman Chas Wolff George D7isinamas Be. Samythas Ite Hemsemule Wallace Thompson Nesbit Smith Waleter Hayes Will Roberts John Selge Walter McLaughlin Kurte Kellam Rend Mediicot WI Biewart Will Hilton An EH Custer Hert Hublasen Xf Roehr Paul Peliner Scott Lath Wil Arthur Motiiteck Air Averett

Local Visitor Returns Home From Valley Falls

Mrs John Cooling of Valley Falls visits daughter Mrs B A Huey at 630 Bovhanen street, then returns home today after a stay with family. Miss Elisabeth Jones and a list of other local women were mentioned in social notes.

Kenses City Intimate Eet Eggrtt Hileabeth Jones Mian Huise Mattie Holyake Tien Melike ‘Goodrich Margaret Goodrich Mize Neal Addis Mins Helen Evarts Miss King Eileen Heartburg Annie Heartburg Mize Grace Root Mise Bersie Hoot Misa Clara Martett Sties Hittie Marlett Misa Mabel Miller Mise Marston Mise Dwre Clark Mins Stone Misa Wellie Thorp Mise Minnie Doering Misa Tillie Holcomb Mra John Cooling Valley Fats B.A. Huey Bovhanen Street

LEO'S SUCCESSOR Pope's will shapes successor choice

London May 4 Rome dispatch says the Pope is understood to have made a will naming a successor in the usual papal fashion. The note from the Bavarian minister to Rome frames the papal power as absolute and the right to designate a successor. Rumors of Cardinal Rampelli or Vanutelli as likely contenders if the pontiff dies today.

London Times Rome Thum Modi Bavatien Raumpolla Rarmpelia Tare Rampelia Vanoutelli

Memphis Trotting Track Brings New Stakes Program

Secretary Murray Howe announces Memphis Trotting Park near Mempia will close entries June 1 for a revised programme. Stakes range from 1 to 15 thousand dollars across five classes, with the Memphis system heats format defining three heats per race.

Mompia Tenn Murray Howe Memphis Sacc Burt

Gomez Plan for Cuba Interview Says Political, Not Economic Solution

Havana reports an interview with General Densimne Gomez stating the Cuban issue is political, not economic, and requires a stable government to restore confidence and attract capital. He argues sugar and tobacco reforms depend on ending the old colony’s rotten structure and avoiding military occupation. The unrest stems from delays in choosing a political constitution.

Havana Lucha Publmhes Gen Densimne Gomex Cube Genee Gomes

Will Go to the Hills Pekin May 4

A majority of foreign ministers plan to leave Pekin for the Western hills next week with military guards for protection. Missionary Owen of the London mission says reports from the provinces show the country in a deplorable state with widespread discontent and hatred of foreigners. He predicts troops will depart amid a massacre of natives if not restrained, and condemns those denying the facts.

Pekin Owen London

Ohioans To Meet At East Side Assembly Tonight

Local Ohio citizens from the Buckeye generation will gather Monday night at 111 Has Seventh street. Mrs Idi Iokert-Lawrence of Toledo will read an original poem on May Day. San Francisco is noted in connection with the event and readings from her book Day Dreamy will be presented. Arrangements will be made to participate in the McKinney reception.

Cteb Mian Kessie Tincheri Youtur Stusicians Bute Wilma ‘Edwards Nettie Ames Virgl Blanche Jenni Jope Yount Nellies Ace Mom Et An Buckinin Hugenia Gubnton Miss Crum Anna Bundy Adams Nellie Daugherty Galesbi Renee Mra Pr Braay Chandler Street Lou Silver Christ Hospital Dhergan Ellie ‘Thompson Burlingame John and Meritt Hodson Chicago Geo Georg P. Ashtone Eighth Kaneas Avenue Topeka Avenue Yester Mire Ashby Mra den Smail Mre. Chase Lyle Dickey Herbert Aringtrons Fred Freeman Arthur Capper Walter Xo Myre Frank Jarrell Luttenage Atchison Annie Jarrell Jarrell Maude Fanner Arkansas L. M. Cratc Europe George Parkhurst Mise Charhyde Parkhurst New York Parkhurst de Mason Pease Fisher Powers Powers Kaneas City Innei Aire Wem Crutchfield Frask MacLennan Furst J. E P. Waleb Mortimer Cook California George D. Hale Chichign Bis Mary McCualin Platter Wlater D.C. Lewis Lari Tb D. Whist Molson Lenvee Wilkon Lewrenes J. Drake Kesmea Ct Paul Mentzene Uday Romeville Alma Sim Ohio Dirly Cadeshern Idi Iokert-Lawrence Toteda San Francisco Biss Ape

Why Wot the Twentieth to the Editor of the State Journal

A fragmented letter complains of oversight in arranging the McKinley reception. It notes the Twentieth Kansas unit and its members, some in Topeka, others away, and questions if the public tone should be more favorable toward the Twentieth Kansas volunteers. The author hints at political tensions and missing support.

State Journal Bern McKinley Kansas Hayes McKigsey Topekw

Veteran Captain Charlesworth Dies After Eventful Career

Captain Firth Charlesworth assistant adjutant general of the Kansas National Guard died at his residence on Polk Street after a long service record. He served in the Civil War, commanded a company in the Spanish War, and was a former legislator from Mitchell County. Survived by his widow and six children, funeral planned at Beloit.

Firth Charlesworth Kansas National Guard Polk Street National Parke Charteeworth Beloit Mo R Charlesworth Nexh- Fills Franklin Tennessee Gristeon Ald la Grange Grant Vicksburg Cap Charlesworth Gnloit Fiegam Kansas Camp Alger Charlesworth Wis York Iilingia Mitchell County Mitchell Couty Furnchall Madeira Isikain Hayes Cuanteswtort Stanley Noni CA Muumonie Lorge Eis Suevivins Amends ‘Caeareost

Depot ceremony marks respect for late Swann at Beloit

At the depot Filtie No 1a J B Swann commander and aides of the G A R were drawn up in honor. Adjutant general Fox accompanied the family and remains to Beloit for burial arrangements.

Filtie J.B Swann G. A.B Fox Beloit

State Auditor Announces 38 000 Acres Open for Wheat Growth

Report summarizes available school lands totaling 38 000 acres in several counties, with sale rules, appraisals, and settlement steps. Details cover bidding, payment, and lease conditions, plus procedures for settlers and twenty householders petitions.

Cole Gove County Landa

Short on Provisions at Fort Gibbons Alaska

Fort Gibbons faces potential food shortages as limited shipments via Skagway and the upper Yukon route threaten to slow resupply. The garrison reportedly fears retreat by miners and improvised stockpiling, with scant official guidance and uncertain relief timelines. Local reports note fragile support from early May dispatches and ongoing risk of a hunger crisis.

Fort Gibbons Alaska Eagle Auster Quartermaster Hubson She

Unclear OCR: Providence Mention of Compromised Sults

Fragmentary report from Providence Rhode Island May 4 mentions compromised suits and pending results. Names and facts are garbled with references to a seaman company and a Banigan entity. Aggregate amounts cited include several million dollars and a United States company alias.

Providence Joseph Bex Banigan Hetra Nae Tee Rubber Company United States Company Baneres

Unclear text on cow bite sterilization and contamination

Fragmentary note discusses sterility of cow bite tests and contamination from oil and bottle issues. Mentions a 40 year history and tests in relation to food safety. Details are garbled. readable elements point to a long-standing concern over contamination and cleansing in some process.

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Hotels along Mexican Central in Mexico City rumored expansion

Reports say the Mexican Central will keep current executive leadership despite changes. A rumor suggests Standard of Interest will transfer to the Central and build a chain of luxurious hotels in the country to attract thousands of tourists.

Mexico City

Chamberlain's Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief

An old advertisement extols Chamberlain's Cough for coughs and consumption fears. It claims effectiveness, warns of serious diseases, and urges trial with reassurances of reputation and widespread sale through druggists.

Dave Chamberlain Andy Sucemas

Ottawa approves funds for Sault Ste Marie canal widening

Ottawa Glepatch reports a £100,000 allocation to widen and deepen the Sault Ste Marie entrances. Minister Wait notes the upper canal has 14 feet of depth and the lower 32 feet, with the Pis Bales canal at 2 feet depth. Project cost is about £456,000.

Sault Ste Marie New York House of Com Ottawa Wait Railways and Canais Thoasen

Revolt in India Sparks Plague Riots Suppression

Calcutta reports say 25 villages have risen in revolt across the district as authorities move a 4th regiment to quell plague riots. Several dozens are killed or wounded amid clashes in Bea district and nearby towns.

Calcutta Amy

Sunday School Workers Plan Social Event Tomorrow

Sunday School workers will hold a social event tomorrow afternoon under the care of the City Sunday School. They will travel to Walnut Grove for a gathering at a hall or hall-like venue.

Pitth Ward

North Topeka News and Local Notices

North Topeka items list local events and residents including Baxter's shop offerings Ice Cream at Baxter's and fresh candies Mrs Bromm and Mrs Henry Steele visits Mrs J. Watts and Mr Kearns attend events at Meriden Chicago and Manhattan trips Mrs Brand mourns death of son-in-law Jacob Brand Fire at 4 East Gordon house Albert Edwards home damaged insured for 400 Local meeting reports include Eugene Lodge initiation Grand Master visit and community announcements

Barmba Printing Company Baxter's Kan Ave Dufranc Buster's Baxter Mra Miller Silver Lake Roger & Todd Jee Rocke Cedar Point Tofay Feninkrip Kimball Mandarutn Neah Munche Mise Ada Muncke Chicago Lyon Wareerly Parmis Thal Avenue Christian Church Bromm Chan R. C. Wallace Wurtinon Street Sheffield Harley Hamilton Kansas City Haim‘ton Lagan Street W. G. Brooks Kansas Avenue W. T F. F. Davis Quincy Street Manhattan J. W. Scot Mix * Am Coster Beagle Eugene Lodge John A. Bright Judge Bord Kentucky California Mondey Mra M. Stiwarts Central Avenue St. Louis Jacob Brand Uh Broundefry Mra. Brand Amelia Schwartz W. S. Warriper Needie Ten Society Park Street Frank Baldwin Rm 'Ke Miler Srs Simmonde Thea East Gordon Albert Edwards Santa Fe Wes

Mob Kills Suspected Abuser After Youth Abuse Claim

Fragmentary report alleges a mob fatally harmed a man accused of brutal mistreatment of a six year old girl near Rhodesia, about twenty four miles above Seven Felton Hribmer, with Black residents reportedly involved. Authorities warned residents to stay away as tensions rose amid the incident.

Ah Avecini Rhodesiea Felton Hribmer Brigisen

San Francisco Return Route Tickets On Sale Through Santa Fe

Fragments describe San Francisco and Return C000 via Santa Fe Route with tickets on sale Mey Ttb and references to through tourist service free chair cars. Mentions agent and service terms, with garbled names and locations, likely rail travel notice.

San Francisco Santa Fe Diosa Pega Seed Bae

Have You Anything to Exchange Trade Offers in Old Ad

A vintage ad asks readers if they want to exchange items such as a horse for a piano a bicycle for a camera a gun for a bookcase and more including a wash boiler for a bug a pair of skates for a punching bag a spring overcoat for a baby carriage and other barter ideas.

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