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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1901
Page
8
A May 5 address by Lawrence laments rising gambling temptations among youth and adults. He links card games to social unrest, urges work over speculation, and warns church members about misuse of funds and idle habits fostering risk.
Charles G. Seymour editor of the Chronicle, noted for infant care commentary and breed notes, is reported dead. The item blends fragmented, unclear phrases about writing, brands, and infant care with unrelated lines on sea mutiny and a change in Woodmen of the World rules.
A testimonial touts Postum and Grape-Nuts as remedy for fatigue and digestive issues. A narrator details fatigue, pale appearance, and nervousness improving after switching to the cereal beverages and citing their natural nutrients. The ad claims the products restore energy and clarity, inviting readers to contact Cereal Co. in Battle Creek for more information.
A report discusses American capitalists potentially supplying money to Allied powers as China contemplates issuing bonds. It notes negotiations in New York and Pekin, with state indemnity terms under discussion and the possible spread of loan funding to various nations to ease war indemnity pressures.
A New York sale prices rare early editions and letters. John Milton Paradise Lost manuscript excerpt fetched high bids, as did Shelley's Adonals with Didot type. Various antiquarian items included Keats letters and poems, selling for substantial sums.
London correspondent reports American speculation fascinates and perplexes lenders in London. Vast fortunes, market moves, and a rising fear that American gains may not last are noted as British investors pull back. J Pierpont Morgan cited amid speculation chatter and uncertain futures.
Chicago insiders report a Monday meeting to consider rescinding a December Patterson resolution aimed at halting new boxing permits. Mayor Harrison indicates no action until the council agrees on a reform plan to curb low grade bouts. He seeks a strong limit on tents and sanctioning, stressing honest competition.
A Kansas society is formed to oppose compulsory vaccination and to promote distribution of vaccination literature. It lists case totals across multiple counties, mentions founders Brewer of Elsworth, Harry J. Emutson, and I. W. Van Dewalker of Claillin, and aims to abolish compulsory vaccination and disestablishment of vaccination practice.
New York board of managers of the American Sabbath union condemns the Pan American exposition opening on Sunday. Resolutions denounce directors for disregarding a petition of 2,000,000 individuals representing 22,000,000 ecclesiastical and ethical groups. They urge ministers to preach on the subject before May 2 opening.
C B Stockler of Oklahoma City awarded the Lowman Hill School construction on Morris avenue and Eleventh street. The burned building replacement will be heated with stoves, have no plumbing, be pressed brick, and include unheating plant provisions and sanitary equipment. Other bidders included Cuthbert & Sargent and Simo Fae.
A society named The Kunapa Society for the Abolition at Compulsory Vaccination plans to overturn mandatory vaccination policy. Proponents include incorporators B.M. W. Cox, Theore Iden, and Lorinda, seeking a charter amid medical opposition.
Remarkable smallpox bulletin from the state health board notes five deaths and a decline in cases in March. Across counties Crawford Phillipe Redewici show the only epidemic activity, with improvements since last month after quarantine measures. The report lists case counts by county, including Cherokee 153 with one death and Crawford near a thousand cases amid ongoing containment efforts.
New York May 3 The board of classification of the United States general appraisers has ruled lava rock imported from Java is assessed 50 percent ad valorem as other building stone. The Giant Power Co protested, but the board overruled a prior decision and held lava rock widely used in building in the United States. General Appraiser Fincher wrote the opinion noting evidence now shows lava rock is used for binding stone in the United States.
British Conservatives in high spirits after Mordnou bye election according to Tribune ace correspondent. Report hints at heavy betting by party supporters and a strong pro-Border vote at the Pro National Liberal club. Liberals gossip about censuring a committee for neglecting to compel Di CIA to her tenble membersiity last year.
New York May 8 A Carnegie speech to Britons at the Tron and Steel Institute meeting drew sharp critique from the Chronicle via a Lawton correspondent of the Tribune. He urged focusing on home market control to conquer foreign markets while the Chronicle warned Englishmen to heed only within British Isles bounds. Another Carnegie remark drew less support than the South Africa line and sparked divided opinions.
The city attorney plans to begin district court action within a week to examine taking the waterworks plant. A meeting is set at the attorney’s office with Mr. Spencer to discuss steps to pursue the case. France and Germany are mentioned in a separate note from Berlin.
Local notes report meetings by Fort Scott officials and Kansas groups, architectural consultations, and state events. References to court actions, a high school event, and community gatherings appear alongside brief notices of deaths, legislative moves, and city infrastructure plans in Emporia and surrounding counties.
Fort Scott crowd praises D W Mulvane a Republican with Kansas ties and Missouri Kansas Telephone fortune. The national committee member, cited as a rising political figure, visits federal court and chats with locals while being described as youthful and popular among young men.
Eugene Lattimer claims a stranger cashed a six dollar check for him at the Farshore and Merchants Bank in Mead City. The man gave the name J M Moore and disappeared after cashing the check. A cashier later said no such man was known to the bank. Latimer says the felon was well acquainted with Arthan Fisard.
Fragmented text appears to reference a Mother and Child topic with prices such as twenty five cents and a dotting mark. Names, places, dates, or clear events are unreadable. no definite action or outcome is discernible from the readable fragments.
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