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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
4
The article presents a partial Associated Press full leased wire report from The Hare Journalistic page, with garbled OCR text describing interstate news and stock/lease notices. It references a long list of disjointed phrases about towns, stations, and tickets without coherent events or clear identifiable people.
Subscribing options for the State Journal are described, with mail delivery details and rates. The piece mentions visitors, a notable visit by Gem Paul to America, labor strikes, and evolving transport like electric and trolley freight trains. It reflects era news on subscriptions, travel, politics, and technology.
In Clickage a coalition of tall merchants aims to form a giant department store with capital of One Bibe. The plan includes a seven floor downtown building and multiple divisions led by department heads to rival existing shops. Proponents claim improved trade while opponents warn of monopolistic power and higher prices.
A plan for a consolidated department store gathers merchants already agreeing to join. About 0 departments may exist, with a larger number possible as more merchants sign on. The venture aims for a strong start through extensive advertising and shared profits based on stock subscriptions.
The column blends weather disruptions with harvest chatter across Grey, Ree, and Clay counties. Farmers report wet conditions halting plow work, corn and potato notes, and stray incidents like a mule or cow encroaching on a reservoir. Local talk touches on trains, beer runs, and a buried Hatchet family dispute.
A collage of quirky quotes and vignettes from Atchison readers. The piece muses on social behavior, aging compliments, gossip in small towns, and cultural notes from concerts and theater, with humorous asides about neighbors, wagging tongues, and a tavern row analogy.
A garbled column listing humorous phrases and names such as Tommy Tumourie Fudder, Titty Buckalles, and Ruthie, with scattered adages about keeping out of trouble and advice. The text reads as a collage of misprints and village humor notes, reflecting a cluttered historical paper style.
In a garbled tale a narrator reflects on faith and fortune, recounting a poker night where a Jackpot seed prompts talk of luck and one person risks necked bets. The fragment hints at social tension and gamble lore without clear names or dates.
A garbled Chicago excerpt riffs on stamina reputation and love. It muses that patience guards reputation, a locksmith loves, and vanity fades. It notes jokes about blue moods, sympathy for injuries, and odd money fixes while skewering male willpower and a woman's use for charity across scattered aphorisms.
A brief, humorous reflection on jealousy and marriage. It muses that jealousy fuels romantic tension and notes how men and women perceive beauty and fidelity differently. The piece uses playful contrasts to question marital happiness and desire.
The weather bureau reports a favorable week ending August 5 for crop conditions in central valley states with moderate temperatures and good rains. In the Missouri valley drouth eases, while areas east of the Mississippi and north of the Ohio face only partial relief due to scant showers. The upper valley remains the most serious drouth, and the east gulf south Atlantic Texas regions still need rain, though mid-Atlantic and New England to the coast show general favorable conditions.
City Attorney Charlier F. Spencer traveled to Leavenworth to obtain permission from Judge Hoult to pursue a suit against the receiver of the Topeka Water Co. The trip was described as secretive, with inquiries about whether permission would be granted as a routine preliminary step in district court.
The board of auditors reports the Modern Woodmen society paid out 2663200 to beneficiaries for the first half of the year from January through June. The benefi fund opened January 1 with 4555120 and, after investments and receipts totaling 5200, added capital to reach the six month total. Disbursements to beneficiaries in the six months amount to 600200, leaving a balance of 4533 to end June 390.
Ambiguous report from Helena Montana describes tensions on Flathead reservations with Indians and half-breeds clashing over cattle. Six Indians and three half-breeds are involved. one Indian reportedly shot in the arm. Reinforcements are en route from both sides amid mounting hostility.
Easton Pa The Central Labor union adopts a resolution denouncing Andrew Carnegie as a foe to labor and criticizing the school board for accepting sixty thousand dollars for a library, calling Carnegie a foe to labor and urging action.
Food Inspector Farnsworth warns against illegal slaughter and sale of meat in Topeka. He says warrants will be issued for those slaughtering without notice or inspection. He targets cow and cattle buyers and local butchers who fetch meat from illicit operations for resale. Postspone Rain Delays Races. inspectors defer due to weather and safety concerns.
The document specifies penalties ranging from a fine of 10 to 100 dollars and a jail term of 1 to 20 days as possible outcomes.
The article reports cider Smith's forecast: local showers through the tenth, then unsettled next week with cooler periods and more rain possible. Government forecast predicts generally full tonight and Wednesday with cooler conditions. Temperatures ranged to 62 at Macksville and varying across towns. Topeka data omitted.
Regents in session discuss the chancellor election for EU but do not take it up. A note mentions Ackley of Glincondin as not on any board and not likely to support the appointment. The outcome remains unresolved and a late decision is anticipated.
State architect John Stanton outlines a 34 foot tall bronze statue of Ceres atop the Kansas State House, with a lambeau in her raised right hand and a back door in the interior. The design includes sheaves of wheat at her feet and emphasizes a luminous gilded finish under Kansas sun.
Baltimore reports a heated political campaign for the U S Senate featuring Arthur P Gorman. Republicans claim their gains reflect national party strength and McKinley era policy support while denouncing Democratic state leadership for election law changes and a spring legislative session.
County Auditor Welch trims county expenses amid a series of claims. A coroner’s inquiry into Dave Woodhall’s death by electric wiring is disapproved. Martin O Ponnell’s $25 chemical analysis bill is reduced to forty cents. Dr Judd’s autopsy claim drops from five to ten dollars.
Unclear notices disrupted several reunions as officials report lack of reason for cancellations. Resistant Adjutant General Fadil cites missing subscriptions and merchant reliance on local enterprises amid wartime strains.
Fragments report The Fund For Her Release grows with a $70 pledge to support Mrs Nation. The wording is garbled but mentions Liberty, Home Defender, and 4820 Saveds te valve amid unclear references to justice and safe release.
In a Boston setting a family debates motion and heat while an electric fan hums in the corner. The father, Pop, dismisses questions about motion producing heat as the oppressive weather intensifies. The child persistently asks why motion can’t stop if it generates heat, but the fan keeps turning, adding to the discomfort.
Report details high pay for leaders like Teun A McCall of New York Life and others at Mutual Life and related firms. It notes McCall's annual cash and bonus totals, along with ancillary compensation and sizable yearly income guarantees.
Up to noon today authorities report multiple arrests of individuals linked to a gang. Names and exact charges are unclear due to damaged text, but the report references Emerson Dubuque and associates with a focus on a friend network and local law enforcement actions.
A string of local mentions covers Kansas life from Topeka navy inspections and state house tours to rural routes and bank moves. It notes visits by veterans, a prominent church remark, a Springfield death, and a foreclosure suit led by Quinton & Quinton against a German Insurance firm.
An Oklahoma City source reports the Santa Fe may build a line into the Kansas territory, extending from Oklahoma through Chickasha and Lawton toward the 369 River. Officials deny interference with larger lines while a traffic pact with Rock Island is said to limit Santa Fe expansion.
A repetitive notice asks readers if they will trade items from farm to piano, grocery, camera, bookcase, bug, punching bag, baby carriage, refrigerator, rooster and other goods, listing various barter pairings.
A brief notice highlights the State Journal inviting readers to contribute a single line for a column. It emphasizes accessibility and community participation, presenting the project as an easy civic chatter feature.
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