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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
5
A Chicago nurse extols Peruna as the finest tonic for post illness weakness noting rapid recovery of digestion and strength. She cites cases of fever, biliousness, and catarrhal afflictions improved by Peruna, and includes testimonials from O S McQuillan and W W Strasier who claim remarkable recoveries after years of illness and multiple doctors.
Topeka man John J. Haisch becomes inspector and timekeeper for a transport operation rebuilding in Brooklyn Navy Yard. The work lasts until year end, after which he may move on. He previously served as a lieutenant in the US Volunteer Infantry in the Philippines before resigning and joining the commissary department civilian staff. He left Topeka with a Kansas contingent for Manila and Dagupan rail service.
Topeka city court seeks relocation to the second floor from a basement site described as cramped and unsuited for judge and staff. The petition to county commissioners requests use of third floor rooms during Kansas exposition, aiming for a dignified, convenient courtroom.
Advertises a lavish bound religious book priced over $190000 with ornate Morocco bindings and gilt details. Claims rapid earnings for Christian workers, urging correspondence with Knight at Corcoran Building Washington DC. Sells through Bennett's Book Store, 720 Auses Avenue.
The Topeka society page details ongoing club activities and social events. Members discuss Shakespeare studies, guest lists include Marie Coretti, and a substitute policy replaces absentees. A children’s party honors Paul Anderson’s sixth birthday with red white and blue decor and games, while the Occidental club focuses on poison study and local receptions.
Lively tennis matches in New York featured rapid points and long rallies. The contest stretched toward the twenty minute time limit with scores 15 to 8 in the first game and 3 to something in the second as time ran out. The Philadelphia Racquet Club provided the referee and marker.
New York reports government officials say Washington diplomacy now doubts the sincerity of powers denying plans to partition China. discussions show US seeks modifications to proposed treaties while avoiding separate terms for each power. high officials warn broad peace and commerce risks if negotiations fracture.
The Kansas Semi Centen nial Exposition Company has disposed of sixty small round Glen dies used in advertising. Requests for one hundred sixty more have been received from newspapers. A large number will be produced and sent to those who request them, bearing the inscription Kauss Semi Centennial Exposition Topeka 1904.
New York reports Count Aldemar de Castellana arrived incognito from abroad aboard a French liner last week with a small traveling party. The count, listed on the ship’s books as Comte de Norante, traveled with Paleoigne and other companions. The captain, officers, and notable guests were observed at a local hotel after docking. details of the voyage and reception remain unclear.
The committee planning the New Year dance cites a lack of available players as many band members perform with other orchestras. Proposals to hire from nearby towns are under consideration but funding and scheduling constraints hinder a final decision.
The article lists several contracts for repairs to the Flix Federal Building. ML F Wall of Lawrence will make the building presentable for 3855 dollars, with steps and needed repairs. C A Moses of New York is paid 925 dollars for related work, and the total contracts amount to about 4030 dollars.
London dispatch reports the claimed death of Gen. Schalk Burger, acting president of the Transvaal, as unconfirmed and unverified. Cables from Johannesburg this morning did not confirm the death, and the rumor remains unsubstantiated.
Shawnee county records show one wolf scalp received for bounty with a claim to be paid though the supreme court has ruled the wolf bounty law invalid. Carpenters in Topeka invited to an open meeting at the Trades Council Wednesday evening addressed by Rev. Cummings Recording Secretary invites prospective union men.
A Topeka audience gathers at Unity Church for a reception for Miss Spruchin who will stay a few days in Galveston before resuming her rescue work. Officials note debris removal and valuables held for identification while efforts continue to clear streets and rebuild the city as it regains its former business center status.
Maj T A Anderson and W W Martin received invitations to join Old Soldiers in Washington for the presidential inauguration. Anderson sent regrets, unable to leave the city. Marelo may go, but not Anderson. Governor Murphy in Phoenix commuted John Echols sentence to four years for stage robbery and alteration.
Six to eight students from Talvercity and nearby were jailed after a night raid into Hyotroont around an unspecified November hour. They were released at daylight on defences and await appearance in court. A new trial request was noted for Dr Kennedy as the court convened in the morning session.
The article notes a Memorial Day observance to honor veterans, with June proposals and plans affecting local patrons and businesses. It mentions postal savings, a Portland context, and community reactions to changes in service and commemoration practices.
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