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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1901
Page
5
Weak women are urged to write to Dr. Pierce for private medical advice. The letter asks for one cent stamps to cover mailing and requests a free 1008 page edition. The advert promises relief and wellness for sick women through a remedy promoted by Dr. Pierce.
Considerable feeling stirred south of town over the arrest of J C Gregory on a warrant. Neighbors accused Constable Taylor of Queen's court for crafting papers and pressuring the arrest. Deputy Stew Ret was sent for and he served the papers and made the arrest.
South Bend detectives ruled the Webb family poisoning scare a hoax after a postmortem on Charles Webb showed no poison. Coroner C. A. Hennes returned a verdict clearing Grant Webb and releasing him while all charges against the family were dropped.
Fragmentary OCR notes report Articles of Kir being filed in New York on October 28 establishing a new paper company. The report mentions acquisition of woodland lands and capital details obscured by text, with references to control by a person or entity named Qayedicete and to up to SW tons of wood.
The royal party, including the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall, prepare a grand reception with a naval escort and royal yacht in harbor. Plans include travel by train to Poclock and a public reception to greet the members amid elaborate ceremonial arrangements and cheers from onlookers.
Dr and Mrs J C McClintock hosted a dinner for Miss Ruth McClintock at their Fillmore street residence as yellow and white colors set the wedding theme. Guests included Miss Emaille King Miss Rachel Teale and many others with a rehearsal at the Cathedral after dinner.
The column lists numerous Topeka residents and visitors: Mrs D McKe and Mrs J B Johnson visiting relatives, Robins family from Los Angeles planning a visit to Tyler, Miss Jane bas Liramonths traveling to Mexico City, Br KM Davies hosting at Hotel Copeland for Mr and Mrs Husted’s Denver trip, W R Smith hosting a luncheon for Mrs Paul Hudson, Charles Lewis heading to War Law Missouri after a Topeka visit, Mrs Leslie McCanne returning from a wedding trip, Ellsworth Weaver entertaining friends at Blower House, and a surprise 39th birthday party for Rev Schuff of the German Baptist church with a social evening and refreshments.
Worcester senator George F. Hoar sends a letter to Mayor Philly J. Connell declining an invitation to the president. Hoar notes he agrees with many financial measures but would prefer a eulogy by someone aligned with the president on key political actions. He says he differed with the administration on the Philippine policy.
City Engineer condemned 500 feet of Fort Scott curbing delivered on West Etgatt avenue for poor surface and wrong dimensions. He blames Fort Scott firms and Kepley for supplying bad stone and delays, warning he may oppose future Port Scott curbing and implying ongoing friction with local suppliers.
Promotion offers money savings on trimmed hats at Morrison's. Discount applies Thursday Friday and Saturday at 621 Kanave. Customer opportunity to reduce prices on headwear with cash discount.
Local items note late pears on the market in Topeka, civic projects underway, and upcoming events. Names include Gleed, Savage, Feldner, Goins, and Kirkland, with reports of building roofs, street improvements, railroad and postal service changes, and the Midwinter Exposition approval. Community meetings, tax book openings, and Elks travel to Denver also mentioned.
A Youngstown dispatch reports plans to form one of the world’s largest steel combinations at year’s start. Key players from United States Steel and allied firms are named, with H C Frick to be president if finalized and a capital stock around 2 billion dollars. Negotiations span Pittsburg Youngstown and Philadelphia to secure a New Jersey charter.
City Engineer McCabe replies to Municipal Journal table request detailing Topeka paving. He lists 124 miles of dirt streets 64 miles of asphalt 1 643 of Colorado sandstone 94 445 wood block 19 578 native limestone and 7 766 macadam totaling 690 0 square yards of pavement in the city.
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening weak lungs and sensitive throats. It claims the product drives out coughs colds and bronchitis and keeps them away with a peculiar action on the throat and lungs. The copy mentions Scott Bowne New York and uses period marketing cadence.
Police court jottings outline A Sherman failing to pay a $3 fine for drunkenness while recounting a glass smashing incident. Officer Downey deviates from duty as other colorful characters face minor charges, unusual myths, and a tale of a man named Roasen and a deadly blackberry drink amid a caped arrest and an unresolved window incident.
Witnesses report Mr. Shermes assaulted a man, declaring an eye for an eye, while intoxicated and disruptive near Kansas Avenue and at a Crawford theater. Police say he appeared drunk, caused a scene, and threatened to arrest Cheryl and others for disturbing his peace. theater officials declined comment.
Washington reports the presidents dinner guests last evening included John J. McCook Andrew D. White Jolyon Kendrick Bangs and Benjamin L Whesler confirming a gathering of prominent figures at the executive mansion.
A compact note describes a travel incident labeled s24 with references to Capes, Irene, Seocae, Saeco, Sree, Siete and a remedy. It mentions pale ai druggists and a cautionary tone for travelers seeking aid or medicine during the journey.
Mrs H S Wagstaff of Kansas City Missouri member of Blue Ribbon Club recounts relief from severe bearing down pains and backache after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She says six weeks of treatment cured her and she remains well eighteen months later. She encourages others to seek help from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Thirty five members of the Ladies of the Maccabees organize a winter effort to aid the destitute in Topeka by holding semi monthly meetings to supply clothing for orphans homes and other charitable institutions. They will repair old garments and deliver comforts to those in need starting October 31 at 114 East Sixth Street.
The Union Traction company employees voted down a strike proposal after a large meeting held to discuss a city streetcar line walkout. The union seeks higher pay and shorter hours, but management has ignored their demands. A fragment mentions a sale on hats at Morrison's on Kansas Avenue.
A damaged letter discusses Sharia and American reform rhetoric while detailing a mining find in Kansas and shale extraction talks. It mentions Prof Lovewell, a mill on Smoky Hill, gold recovered, and a push to examine shale in Philadelphia. The text includes social notices and an ad for Morrison's discounts at 21 Ken Ave.
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