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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary list shows items for sale including Sugar Corn and Salmon cans, Rex B powder, California prunes and apricots priced at 10 cents per pound, and crackers sold by the box at 3 cents per pound. Names such as Joe Ib and Ib appear as stray entries in the OCR text.
The article reports health concerns over a smallpox outbreak near the western border affecting Hamilton County amid a planned epidemic response. It notes a Syracuse report about The MS Bogars of Coolidge visiting Monday, mentions billed medical services and a potential lawsuit if county actions aren’t rescinded at the next meeting.
The navy releases a public outline for a new course at the Naval College beginning June 3, with an address by the Assistant Secretary. The program covers war games, international law, and strategic topics led by Prof John Barnett Moors of Carolina University, joined by generals and naval officers who will lecture and assign written work, with attendance from officers and cadets.
An advertisement touts a Pile Cure claiming deep rooted disease treatment beyond temporary relief. It asserts the remedy penetrates membranes, clears inflammation, and cures the worst forms without dieting, offered by Pyramid Drug Co with wide druggist availability.
It is probable that Professors Hert and Strobel of Harvard University will deliver one lecture, with hopes for Mr Whitelaw Heidweiler during the summer. The college work will pause for the season, aligned with The North Atlantic squadron scheme already endorsed by the department.
Special to the Herald from Washington states that drawings for the protected cruiser St. Louis have disappeared. The contract for the St. Louis was held by the Engraving and Engine Building company of Philadelphia. Authorities fear the missing contract plates may be mislaid or stolen during transfer to shipbuilders.
Dispatch from Prkin reports General Chaffee humorously addresses British support and American commitment. He asserts Americans will not fight Britons in the field and that U S policy aims to avoid international entanglements while backing Britain if circumstances demand.
Frank Peltret will soon sever ties with the Farmers Advocates and travel to Denver to support the Bucklin Init tax amendment campaign. The act authorizes submission in 1902, aiming to persuade voters statewide to back the amendment. Berlin reports alarm over outsiders influencing the issue amid fusion speculation and erosive campaigns.
In New York there is a report Admiral Rogers plans departure aboard the New York bound ship. The Treasury Secretary buys 824000 short term 4 percent bonds, and Henry Pearse is mentioned in a school administrator context in Manhattan.
Regular meeting of the Current Literature club held at the home of Aira J. W. Thirston on Tuesday afternoon. Many local residents and visitors are noted with travels to Leavenworth Topeka Kansas City Independence and Lake View. Names include Mrs W. H. Whitton Mr and Mrs George Dougherty Miss Anna Marie Walsh and Mrs Witt Dick among others. The Freshman class of Washburn College plans a party Friday evening at Lanier and other social visits are listed.
A jumble of announcements lists visits and travels of Mrs Sage Mrs Merriam and others at 16 3 College avenue plus friends like Miss Harriet Matson and Mrs A Zahoer traveling to hospitals and relatives. Upcoming balls concerts and dramatic events are previewed including the pharmacist ball and a dramatic production The Angel of the Alley at Crawford Theatre with details on performers and plots. Also mentioned are a charity program master schedule and a fare sale announcement for the Santa Fe Route to Hutchinson for a commercial travelers meeting.
The state Populist committee proposes merging with Democrats into a new party to defeat Republicans, leaving the decision to voters in upcoming primaries. Delegates split six to four. some oppose while others draft the proposal. Democrats view the move as doomed and a sign of Populist desperation.
Reported discussions show Democratic leaders urging unity with Populists amid fears of losing reformer support and facing a possible Socialist split. The article notes treasurer Frank Thomas claiming Populists may join Democrats, while some fear abandoning national aims for state alignments and the anti fusion law.
Harmony Hebekah Lodge plans a cream memorial event Thursday evening at their ball on North Konew Avenue. The Women’s Missionary society of the Second Presbyterian Church hosts a May meeting at two in the afternoon, with reports to follow.
Real estate transfers noted involving multiple parties, including J Ontaae and Teullgn A, with addresses in Grange Street and Manrow Street, Denver area firms, and transactions tied to Bayes and Seed. Mentions of various brokers and companies, plus scattered unrelated items about ships, volcano news, and a fast mail train.
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