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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
9
Large assortment of belts from .25c to 1.50, belt buckles in all widths and metals, stretching Bloids and non stretching options from .25c to 1.00 yd, and a selection of ties, collars, and Black Silk Ruffians priced from 1.25 to 8.50 for jackets and laces.
The Mills dry goods and millinery store family reports smallpox illness in a boy named Griggs. House fumigated amid rapid recovery claims. A Sunday school teacher testified to exposure, board of health actions, and school closure rules.
Reports from the National Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union detail progress in temperance work for the year. Neal Dow’s daughter presided at the editorial meeting with editors from multiple states, while Lillian M. Stevens addressed topics of unity, patriotism, and anti alcohol efforts across armies and governments. The convention opened with delegates from many regions, Cuba, Great Britain, Switzerland, Mexico, and Hawaii, and noted substantial publication reach and finances.
A compact note offers to buy pianos for cash before Christmas. It mentions monthly payments of 0.85 and 10 dollars, inviting readers to visit and discuss terms, promising prompt cash and interest in taking more pianos for resale.
Emmett Dalton parole bid was formally withdrawn by Otto Bulkte in Coffeyville as a delegation urged Governor Stanley to oppose. Attorney Eckstein cited local prejudice and hinted a future pardon bid while Dalton's mother expressed sadness. Also attending were Mrs Baldwin Loy of America and others connected to the Coffeyville raid casualties.
Frank Griggs, 16, son of P W Griges of 735 Chestnut Street, is reported ill with smallpox by Lerrigo but denied by Dr Hamilton. Griges Sr supports Dr Home itor and city physician Dr Judd. Lerrigo’s standing stems from being Frank’s Sunday school teacher. the Griges family appears involved in the dispute.
San Francisco on November 11 previews the Jeffries versus Gustruhlin title fight set for 9 15 pm with both champions in peak form. The card includes Curtin vs Condon and Welch vs Pleids, doors open at 7. The Twentieth Century club physician confirms both men in perfect health and notes Jeffries heart rate at 68 during training.
A husband kills his wife in bed during a night robbery at Central City near Galena Kansas. He then shoots at the husband of another woman, who returns fire and fatally wounds the attacker. The incident, linked to a robbery motive, ends with the assailant dying.
A Missouri Pacific and Santa Fe collision near Osage City killed Fred Slusser a Santa Fe fireman and Roy Ream a 12 year old who rode the engine. The Santa Fe engine toppled after impact with the third car of the Pacific train, injuring others and delaying traffic for hours. Slusser lived in Osage City and left a wife and newborn, while Ream was local. Engine No 0x2 was in charge of Conductor Dan Shaffer.
At Frisco San Francisco on November 15 racing featured favorites and notable upsets in 1A five events at Oakland. Jacquemine achieved an unexpected victory while Ramenns, the favorite, stumbled at the start. Ane Nerence showed a late improvement as attendance rose slightly.
New York November 1 C H Rolandow via manager HL Mr Byrd issued a challenge to Sandow the world champion to meet him in ten seats of each man to name five the match to be decided at any time and place preferably New York City Rolandow has deposited 2000 with the Considine to bind the match. Lewiston Maine November 15 Nearly 2000 members attend the National Grange annual meeting as John Trimble reports twelve new granges added in the United States and total receipts of 1036 with expenditures of 17572.
The State Association of Charities and Correction gathered in Topeka with papers on reform and social care. Amos W. Butler presented on social degeneracy while Major McClaughry sent a paper on habitual criminals. Election of officers named Blackmar as president and a roster of Topeka leaders. Tonight’s talks include Rev Charles M. Sheldon on what precedes reform.
The trial adjourned after Dr A G Smith faced issues over hypothetical questions and a German witness required an interpreter. Defense questions Jorge Smith about blows to the head while the state contested the scope of the hypothetical, as Frank Killemire and Currie Klusmire testified amid heated exchanges and scheduling delays.
A new company formed in Coffeyville plans a factory to manufacture plows and farming implements. A site has been bought and construction will start soon. Salome saves your clothes money and effort. Try it Whittelsey s.
The report covers mixed trading with Corn and Wheat futures at varied openings and a strong December market for some grains. It notes steady to higher prices for oats and corn futures, while equities show a cautious start and a partial recovery later in a volatile session.
The report notes demand for metal stocks and commodity prices. Traders describe bullish sentiment on certain sectors while caution arises about Pacific and petroleum assets. Wheat and oats show mixed movements. wool and cotton markets remain firm. sugar prices steady in New York trading.
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