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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1901
Page
5
A terse fragment notes weariness across class lines, claiming that work and burden touch all regardless of station. The piece hints at hardship within the home and society, suggesting strain for both the poor and the well-to-do in daily life.
Fragmented OCR notes describe troops returning to San Francisco and mention transport ships and schedules. The garbled text references trams and ships with names and dates, indicating a military movement tied to a week and law or orders.
A meeting was held to finalize plans for absorbing a Colorado plant. Attendees discussed objecting and Masetine concerns while consensus formed on the proposed action.
May plea entered as suspect Lewis Thames, arrested for ethically charged conspiracy, waives preliminary hearing. Prosecutors outline charges while city officials acknowledge ongoing investigations into the case involving Rather Grotewohl and related parties.
A cryptic telegram arrives detailing the early morning reception for EEA Kelly. The message mentions "jegram" and "Gum Kaceas Guy Daweou" among other unreadable phrases, suggesting a terse, formal note about arrivals and officials.
Washington April 2 The state department reports new input from Mr Rockhill special commissioner at Peking regarding efforts to reach an agreement on the infantity to be demanded from the Chinese government Rockhill acts under Secretary Hayes orders to restrain ministers of other powers and keep the total at a financial level of 25,000,000 dollars for indemnity and related costs.
Police caught two youths Lawreece Baynolds and Irvin Mayer who fled toward Eforten. They were taken to court with minimal details and jailed in the city hall cells until guardians could be found. A local shop at 505 Kansas is noted as a complete machine shop occupying a large space. A daylight hide Buffalo to New York is mentioned in passing.
The evening featured prize giving for craftwork and neatest work by Mr Burt Harris, with Mrs Schilling winning a china piece after a pencil contest. A later affair at Mrs Walsh’s home included tea, decorative table settings, and various guests. Monday brought a surprise party for Mr Mergen on his eighty seventh birthday, followed by dancing, games, and an elaborate supper. A musical recital by Parochial School pupils delighted attendees, with 16 participants in the program.
A fragmented Kansas City court filing concerns a dispute involving a barber named Kae and a group of defendants over asphalt work on a street avenue. The petition alleges a contract for paving and seeks court relief, with the judge ordering action and related procedural steps.
Flooding rains across western sections slow field operations while central zones advance with corn and oats sowing under improving conditions. Alfalfa and pastures show green growth in Barter, Decatur, Ford, and nearby counties as spring work resumes in portions of Montgomery and Nemaha.
Workers of the Centred railrand of New Jersey vote by secret ballot on a possible strike. Company leaders say they seek orderly operations while awaiting the outcome, with outside manpower ready to step in if trains halt.
A fragmentary report notes a college president plans to resign. The story references Aldon and Albion, with unclear details due to OCR errors. Strong entities include Aldon and Albion colleges and local Tribune coverage.
The Mills Store offers a flood tide of carpet bargains with 10 good Ingrain styles at 59 cents per yard, extra wool Tunisian and Velvets, Brussels and Linoleums in imported and domestic stock. Window shades, portieres, and rope portieres available in multiple colors and prices up to 45 dollars for velour portieres.
Readable ad note lists Wilton rugs in sizes 36 by 63, 36 by 72, 6 ft by 3 ft, 10 ft by 6 ft, and ox isk curtains offered at low prices.
Report from San Juan cites Venezuelan court delays in a key cephalopod dispute and questions whether Bolivar era citizenship ties complicate wartime tensions. An Associated Press interview with Senor Blanco notes no official word on minister withdrawal, while foreign fleet presence looms as potential leverage. The piece analyzes cross territorial citizenship issues and Puerto Rico’s role amid strained U S relations.
A proposal was presented to the Commercial club for establishing a large Swedish college at this point. A movement for founding a college or hall has been in the works, with the city likely asked to contribute toward securing a site for construction. Appomattox Day Banquet.
North Topeka column lists visits and greetings from Lewney’s Chocolates Kane’s Bakery and local residents including Cavent Goodman from Valley Falls and J.C. Tiradhey of Rossie. Mentions lace curtain sale at Costley & Post and various social events, club meetings, and a charity quilting session with local church groups.
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