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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal outlines ongoing topics from the period including real estate dealings, government officials, and legal proceedings. It mentions attorney general actions, the sale of Bennett property for a governor’s residence, urban development plans, and a detailed critique of Carter’s dealings in a wartime conspiracy case with sums and allocations highlighted.
A satirical piece contrasts English reliance on British goods with a rising American consumer culture. It notes English matrons adopting American tableware and fashions while highlighting everyday American-made items from glasses to telephones and pens, reflecting cultural shifts in identity and commerce.
An Atchison column jokes about naval power and England’s governance, forecasting American leverage within twenty five years and debating social shifts. It mocks fashion, marriage, and local gossip while musing on religious diversity and national strength amid evolving cultural roles.
A collection of aphorisms and anecdotes reflecting on manners, morality, marriage, and social behavior. Includes Irish toast, observations on aging, and reflections on virtue, happiness, and the palm of good example over advice.
A claim extols Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as aiding child health through uninterrupted growth. It praises the product as food that acts immediately when ordinary nourishment falters, noting 26 years of existence and urging trust in its benefits for youngsters.
A garbled excerpt shows scattered lines about a crowd and everyday talk. Characters discuss hats, a street cart, misheard phrases, and snippets of conversation including tests of patience, a Bible reference, and a joke about marriage. The passage reads like overheard chatter with few clear actions or outcomes.
A collage of quirky notices and local color from Sherman and nearby towns recounts town personalities, petty crimes, peculiar habits, and cultural events. The piece mentions water witches, peach trees, new police practices, editors turning to banking, tavern and church anecdotes, hay bales, and a soapbox of scattered names and happenings shaping rural life.
Melvin Crocker, a one year old, was kidnapped by four armed men on the night near Btinte Road and the Pittsburgh and Port railroad. Police traced the victim to his grandfather Thomas Crocker and found the family shaken. The motive appears to be robbery of the Crocker wealth. The kidnapers released the child after detaining him briefly. Local authorities investigate with leads suggesting the gang had prior warning.
A report from Tyringham Massachusetts notes ex President Grover Cleveland negotiating to purchase the Cafiehan property there. A local observer recounts review of the Cullihan estate amid questions of trout streams and surrounding features.
Munyon's Dyspepsia Cure advertised as a remedy sold in Philadelphia New York and other cities. The sparse marginal text promotes drinking the medicine as a cure for dyspepsia with references to old style drug sponsors and sales.
Washington reports a cable from Pekin dated April 13 stating the Winter Palace, held by Von Waldersee’s forces, burned and that General Schwartzhorn died from the fire. The incident sharpens diplomatic strains over imperial family status and allied occupation, with several officers and documents saved amid the blaze.
In Republic County a monument marking where the first Kansas flag flew will be dedicated by September 20. The site near Courtland sits about ten miles from Courto n and six miles from Leavenworth on the Sante. The stone recalls the flag’s planting anniversary and was erected by the state with a ceremony at the marker’s location.
Stuart Robean brings his company to Crawford tonight to stage She Stoops to Conquer. Robson, 66, recalls 26 years since his first Topeka visit and notes the enduring rivalry of Crane and Hobson, praising Topeka audiences for honoring veteran performers as he plans future revivals amid a changing theater world.
New York April 1 The executive committee of the Atchison railway met but made no move to fill the chairmanship after the death of Al dace F Walker. No election is expected soon and the office may lapse or be divided among directors to manage duties. Gotham Today New York April 12 The bad field conditions at Polo Grounds caused the opening of the baseball season to be postponed with New York and Boston NL teams affected.
Strong City prepares for the new opera house opening tomorrow at noon with The Monoc cmipts strong will perform along with Miss Meeks cornetist and Marvin Nye singer and dancer. A dance follows in the main hall with Marshall's band set for Saturday. The modern $20,000 venue promises fine repertory and a social program.
A garbled report suggests tension between Ansiavs and President Diez of Mexico over dignitary greetings. An exchange involving President Dime and other officials hints at a potential meeting that may never occur due to competing desires and protocol concerns.
Death notices list Joseph Kellam and Mrs Young with funeral details at Riverside hospital and church, with burial in Topeka cemetery. James McCafferty and a governor bantered legal actions over a loan, plus officers named for the Kansas National Guard. Local parole, civil service posts, and a prize fight summary follow.
Wardburn to host a Saturday home game against One Street with street cleaning underway in the residential district. President W F P Purdy of the Rock MG Baseball Association will meet leaders to map a schedule for the Manta Fe committees and discuss today with property owners at Santona site.
A rural church event in Herington draws about 66 ministers from across the county for a Temperance program. Mrs L B Smith of Ottawas discusses temperance evils while others address prospects of temperance work countywide. Train schedules and local notices accompany the piece.
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