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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1901
Page
4
The State Journal prints a standard Associated Press lede wire report as part of its night edition. Delivered copies and subscription notices are noted, with billing and delivery details interspersed in the page text.
Readers are reminded the State Journal offers mail subscriptions with flexible address changes, delivering home news like a daily letter. The page mixes political commentary notes on the Democratic Party, abroad events from Madrid to Santiago, and economic worries about wheat, corn, coinage, and the dollar.
A jumble of brief local items spans weather updates, stray anecdotes, and community happenings. Mentions include a Kirwh 208 Moen reference, Cappwell weather, Salvation Army crowd care, Gadsbout at Axtell, Pirates of Penunce, libel cases, photographer delays, and a Kansas lightning fire story, all conveying small town chatter.
A fragmentary Atchison column mixes observations on marriage, travel, and social manners with brisk quips about women over forty and public perceptions. It pokes at storytelling, charity schemes, and gossip while noting visiting women claim preferances and men face practical jokes in daily life.
A series of satirical lines on manners and marriage from Chicago News, noting how replies aren’t always answers and detailing quirks of social conduct, domestic life, and deception with sharp witticisms and observational humor.
Fragmented text critiques women by stereotypes, comparing beauty and strength to animals. It mocks women's chatter and fear of danger, and mentions men and exercise. The piece appears as a nonsensical, poorly OCRed editorial fragment without clear events or dates.
A garbled set of quips and aphorisms from the Philadelphia Press humor column echoes social satire. Bits reference trains, bridges, the stingy man, greatest minds, and vacation caps, with misread lines and comic misprints suggesting a collage of urban witticisms and stray dialogue.
New York August 2 a rare ceremony based on Old Testament law freed a Roumanian widow, Mrs Golda Lacs of Bucharest, from the obligation to marry her deceased husband's brother. The dispensation occurred in a Norfolk Street home with a sandal ritual and a shoe cast before her brother in law, Schuuel Lacs.
Carriers accuse Bevelle of harassing riders and arresting cyclists who travel on the sidewalk. A delegation visited city officials seeking sidewalk riding permission, but authorities said only an ordinance could allow it, with enforcement blamed for alleged heavy-handed actions.
The city attorney states he cannot say when the waterworks case will be filed. He notes ongoing work, pending decisions on several legal questions, and the need to explain an obstruction before proceeding. Further updates will be provided after the board of health explains the pollution concerns.
Charles Davis on trial for criminal assault on Miss Kate Hues was seized from the Smithville courthouse by a mob of her friends and relatives. Davis attempted to jump from a second story window but was captured. About 150 people remained in town, and officials including the sheriff deputy constable and the defendant's father were wounded in a clash.
The year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dustin of 1 Chandler Hirect was rushed to Sante Fr hospital Thursday after swallowing a three cornered piece of glass. An X-ray failed to reveal the fragment. an operation may be needed. A second X-ray will be taken after viewing the area once the air window clears. Parents are anxious for their daughter’s condition.
Railroad representatives and stockmen gather at the state railroad commission office on the nineteenth to secure emergency hay and feed rates. The aim is to protect cattle buyers and stabilize market costs as talks progress with the committee, while plans outline a timetable for action and potential grants.
Alice Erwin and Mabel Hull, runaways from near Wellington, were located last night in Atchison. Erwin stayed with Barney Serf, Hull with Brad Melickin. Hull said her father mistreated her and she preferred Atchison. Erwin had no clear motive beyond concern for a frightened friend.
Fragmented dispatches describe Nicaragua and Central America debates as President Geayew prepares a message urging U S opposition to European influence in the region. Reports mention a Nicaragua Line project and rising concerns ahead of August evacuation decisions.
In Dead Man's Gulch near Missoula, Ira Turner, 21, was shot and killed by Henry Nudson, his father-in-law, after Nudson found Turner beating his wife. Nudson returned to his cabin, retrieved his shotgun, and fired through an open window, killing Turner and then turning himself in.
Mrs. Lewis Hanback was ousted as superintendent of the Industrial school for girls at Beloit by the state board of charities. Mrs. Jessie B Perry of Newton assumed charge. Hanback said she was not resigning and not leaving willingly. The board acted for political reasons amid shifting influence and changes in patronage. Mrs. Hanback, widow of former congressman Lewis Hanback, was a prominent state veterinarian figure.
The Commercial club committee reports only two parcels left for the Santase shop site. Condemnation is pending for lots 1 and 3 on Branner Street owned by A Newbold in the Indian Territory and for a Klein Street lot near First owned by George Fritien of Tecumseh. The panel expects no more than sixty thousand dollars in bonds to be needed with a ten thousand saving versus the bond election approval. About twenty eight houses and other movable property will be sold tomorrow during the season sale, with proceeds accepted through Saturday noon.
Auditor Cole ordered the prnsley knife to expenditures for the new fiscal year. July completed the first month of this year. For the first month both the gain inspection department and the forestry commission exceeded their SP Ses SE reas ee.
Frankin, formerly claim adjuster on the Colorado division, is named claim agent for all lines west of Albuquerque by Claims Attorney J. D. Hamilton. He fills the seat left by A. P. Mugginnis who resigned to join a new oil firm in Tampico Mexico. Headquarters shift to Los Angeles, California. HB. Hemus becomes adjuster on the Coolrady division, succeeding Franklin. W Zinderman moves from voucher clerk to a post in the Santa Fe offices. Ray J. Dunn becomes stock and fire clerk in the claims department. Changes take effect August 1 though official notice was not issued today.
Deaths and funerals notice for Robiver of 46 Hiurtoon Street, with funeral plans to follow. Phillip One Resume item from Chicago notes Arthurasy Goodwin says George He PRlipe Co will resume business Monday. firm debt slightly over $260,000. Nerves Like Bist iron and celery nerve compound ads interspersed with unrelated chatter about a department store scandal and a merchant Blix Hurwig promotion. odd local dialogue ends the snippet.
John Breidenthal resigned as state bank commissioner to become manager for Kansas Milling and Export. Breidenthal helped file a charter for Altamont State Bank, then withdrew as C. D. Newhouse, J. H. Bust, and C A Lane moved ahead. The bank will issue a $6,000 capital stock, with Lane as principal stockholder holding about five shares.
Hackmen Chas Robinson and J Travia refuse to pay license fees for hackney coaches citing invalid ordinance. At morning trial Robinson received the minimum fine, which was appealed, while Travia's case was continued after the ordinance's validity is tested. District court ruling could affect hackmen as it tests if street car transport charges are covered by the ordinance.
Mrs Worence Cory, connected with the School of Industrial Art, is assisting Governor Shinley by selecting a scholarship beneficiary. The requirements mention a taste in design and a strong interest in engineering, with emphasis on practical skill.
Comdially invited to call at the Copeland hotel on Friday and Saturday for goods, with Mr BJ in charge. The message promises a sale event and seeks attendee engagement at the hotel for purchases and information.
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