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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1901

Page

8

Royal Baking Powder Claims Safe Hot Rolls and Muffins

Advert says hot rolls muffins and cakes made with Royal Baking Powder may be freely eaten without fear of indigestion, asserting no stomach upset from the product.

Work Pace Slows Hope Fades for Paying Contracts

Officials report slow work and little hope of finishing paying contracts as provisions are set for 48 blocks. Local authorities say progress is on hold while funding and resources are assessed. The statement underscores delays impacting planned developments and municipal timelines.

Unfinished paving progress amid delays and table tally

City notes slow pace as only about half of blocks completed with major delays this year. Mayor Hughes tells pavement contractors no curtailment while some orders spill into next spring. A detailed table lists completed, in progress, and remaining asphalt work across blocks and streets, indicating two months more for completion under current pace.

Hughes Lala Esa Rurber Bigeia Pon Petore Weathur Sercom College Avanie Berenth Pirat Mucha

City Block Boundary Notes From Old Quincy Map

Readable fragments describe street blocks and paving notes across Ninth street Quincy to Monrow, Tyler piseet, Clay street, Buchanan street, Sutney wiredt, Western avenue, Second street, Madison to Quincy, and other segments. Pavement not yet commenced on several blocks.

Ninth Quincy Monrow Tyler

Reception programme for Dr. Warner in Topeka

Thursday evening the Topeka fraternal societies host a public reception for Dr. A Warner recently elected president of the National Fraternal Congress. The programme features prayers, music by Ad Astra chorus, multiple addresses from fraternal representatives, and a dance segment, with the event held at the Knights of Security hall.

Ir. A. Warner Fraternal Congress Topeka National Fraternal Laboress New Knights Ladies of Security Hall Wo Merting Cuineittes Hal Smith Steinburg’d Orchestra National Aid H. G Rust Ret Man E. B. Frust Kansas City Pyramida Ad Astra Agdiree J. D. Notten Ie Fayal Arcane David Overmyer EL. 8 G. A. Huron A, OU Ww Murphy Leaven~ Worth A. J. Warner

England's Rulers Leave Copenhagen for Kishinev Visit

Dispatch reports King Edward Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria departing Copenhagen for Kishinev. They will return to England after visiting EIR sites, with plans for further engagements.

England London Copenhigen the Times Edward Alexandra Princess Victoris Fredensborg Kisinore Basie Eck

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound praised by women

A testimonial from Mrs Edes Rirvey extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a genuine cure for ovarian or womb trouble and irregular menstruation. The letter claims long use, broad relief, and urges others to trust the remedy despite note claiming it is not genuine.

Dene Mas Pineway Lydia E. Pinkham Minneapolis Mrs Edes Rirveyisa E. Pinkham

The Homely Kindness of West Globe Railroad Men

An Englishman and a Teuton worker encounter hardship during a rail yard accident and form a wary alliance. They persevere with makeshift tools and shared effort, aided by railroad staff as the engine rattles toward a repair and a potential new job in the distant line. The tale highlights quiet, practical compassion aboard a bustling railway.

Mackintar Tiaheartenrd Markai Himael Dravs Dave Deivar Atarton Aalde Annie Oline Bao Ani

English Foreman Leads Freight Yard to New Year Victory

An English foreman wins a key contract by year end after a tense push to outfit a plant. He oversees a crew, boosts morale, and secures a 47 thousand dollar appropriation to run machinery. The project culminates with a New Year whistle, shop openings, and his rise to master mechanic on a major rail line.

Ruih Garry Mamas Tinater Mae Chance Carmepter Pat Amin Olin Tun Darian Bere Erie Luz Das Chingry Chicago Cornfield Liluots Tore Regarnshe Brelisiman Wisconsin Central Great Britain Una Company Army United States Topeka Ueten Snorterman Migien Wil America Jane Player Ensooth Tommager Chasuet Vfs

First Master Mechanic Position Prompts Job Push

A fragmentary report notes a new master mechanic and a handshake signaling a request for immediate hire. The piece mentions shop areas and evolving roles, with distant references to a company in Kansas and workers seeking better leisure options.

Mod Ranchis’, Reddy Aod Jone Martin A. Bailding Usibons Kansas

FIGHT ON MACHINE Fusion bids clash with Republicans in Pennsylvania

State and city conventions of the Union party gathered in Philadelphia to fuse with Democrats against the Republican ticket. A Yerkes victory for supreme court and Coray’s nomination for state measures mark efforts to align parties. Expectation that Palmn will retire to back Coray, completing fusion and pitting regular Republicans against anti Quay forces. Union city ticket names include P F L Rothermel for District Attorney, Captain Jon M Walton for City Controller, John Virdin for Recorder of Deeds, incumbents favored. Democratic backing aids the city ticket, while influential Democrats call for endorsement of the Union slate tomorrow evening.

Philadelphia Union Party Pennsylvania Academy of Muate Harrisburg Tinian Hermon Yerkes Supreme Court E A. Coray Union Andrew J. Palmn Tcket Coray P. FL Rothermel Jon M. Walton Recorder of Deeds John Virdin Democratic Imation

London papers see no large scale reinforcements to South Africa

A London correspondent in the Tri bune reports that no major war office reinforcement will be sent if Natal is invaded. Kitchener concentrates forces in Northern Natal, French needs no more troops, and officials credit Botha’s Nel tal invasion as hopeless while Boers fail to recruit locally.

New York the Tribune London South Africa Lord Kitchener War Office Dongland Natal Ladysmith Colenso Kitchener Nawl French Gough Botha Netal Isyal

Ontario Premier Arranges Immigration Plan for Farm Laborers

G W Ross premier of Ontario after a two month trip to England returns with a scheme to bring farm laborers to the province next spring. The plan, linked with Elder Dempster, would see settlers contracted to stay in Ontario and repay passage money over time while the province subsidizes the shipping costs.

Montreal G. W. Ross Ontario England Dempeter Company

Mock Convention Nominates President At Shiloh Church

A mock national convention for nominating the U.S. president will be held Wednesday evening at Shiloh Baptist Church in Topeka. Candidates listed include J Wright of Kansas, J H Childers of Michigan, J M Samson of Alabama for President. Geo Wade of South Carolina for Vice President. Paul Jones of South Carolina, Watdas of Arkansas, Charles Whitney of Town, Robin Pur ner of Candijater for chair. John L Harrison of DC and J A Page of Minnesota for secretary.

Shiloh Baptist Church United States Seventh Street Topeka Avenue J. Wright Kansas J. H. Childers Michian J.M Samson Alabana Georgia RH. Wade Tanker Paul Jones Titinsis S.C. Watdas Arkansas Charles Whitney Town Robin Purner Candijater John L. Harrison District of Columbia J. A. Page Minnesota

Grape-Nuts Ad Promotes Universal Food Benefits

A consumer testimonial touts Grape-Nuts as ideal for babies and adults, highlighting pre-digested wheat and barley components that become grape-sugar, aiding digestion. A Minneapolis reader, F. Leavitt, endorses its health and growth benefits for a two year old and general well being. Made at a pure food factory in Battle Creek.

FL W. Leavitt Minneapolis Minn Coa, Ltd Battle Crock

Kidney Trouble Cured By Perina Medicine

A Minneapolis reader Frances Matoon describes kidney trouble after a cold, says a lodge friend recommended Perina. After trying one bottle and then three, she reports complete cure and renewed health, urging others to try the medicine. Johanna Lewis of Minneapolis and Miss Lowi of Washington also attest to Perina’s benefit for debility and throat ailments.

Atte, Mattoon Order of Gaea Templars Sixth Street Minneapolis Minn Smersl Frances Mia Johanna Lewis Brsant Ayenu Shan Peruta Laat Johanna Lowi

Afghan troubles at Kabul mark renewed call for obedience

Times letters from Shnle describe Amorsa Abdur Bex Rahman celebrating August succession in Kabul with officials present. The Ameer urged loyalty to authority and outlined militia service plans while denouncing British territorial concessions amid ongoing tribal rebellion. A note on the death of the senior wife of Shere Stann appears.

London Times Shnle Amosr-Abdur Bex Rahman Kabul Ameer Benlor

Mrs Roosevelts Oyster Bay departure reported

Mrs Theodore Roosevelt plans to leave Oyster Bay for Washington. Willem Loeb Jr, former Roosevelts private secretary, will assist Cortelyou as the new president secretary. The timing notes a Wednesday departure from Oyster Bay.

New York Theodore Roonsvelt Oyster Bay Washingon Thespital Willem Loeb, Jr Roosevalt Cortelyou Oyater Buy

President Roosevelt to Visit White House at Wartime Start

Preparations for the president’s secretary depart. Frost Tr tm not expected that President Roosevelt will visit his old home for the week. Mrs. Hoover and her children will accompany to Washington.

Saxaity Preestuert Frooeevelt Old Howe Tetet Mir Losk Hoowevelt Chiildren Washington

Petere comedy company at Cran ford last night

An entire programme of specialties entertained a Cranford audience with Soto and Madan, Japanese Sager, Brownie In walta clog, and more. Mine Price led the performers, praised by the crowd for lively delivery. The company returns to Crawford tonight with The Other Dirt, via Rock Island Route. tickets on sale September 1–X.

Cran~ford Umet Petere Soto Madan Subetara Sager Crawford Price Arlington Petice Company Harry Bt Joe Beture Rock Island

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