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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1901
Page
4
Disjointed OCR fragment from Topeka State Journal mentions various proper nouns and dates but lacks a cohesive event or article. The readable parts reference a president figure, a city, and partial date phrases, with no clear outcome or context to summarize into a full news item.
Readers abroad miss daily delivery as State Journal offers mail subscription with flexible address and rates. Virginia Democrats debate free silver as a political issue while Col Hanne may emerge as a strong southern candidate. concerns rise over Obley's drinking alleged during the Battle of San tings.
The article discusses rising surplus and tax changes, noting the July 1 tax cut failed to influence revenue as expected. It cites a surplus of 31,008.00 with 300.00 accumulated in July and August, predicting further reductions in internal revenue and stamp taxes as wartime finances adjust amidst U S treasury holdings and Alaskan sources.
A fragmentary discussion notes that gold reserves and money markets influence the United States treasury. It mentions expectations for gold holdings, the impact on currency, and how the government may adjust by adding net gold to circulate. It cautions that rates may rise briefly but the overall situation should ease.
The latest decennial census shows nationwide population growth with Nevada’s decline and Idaho posting the sharpest gain at 827 percent. New York and Pennsylvania lead in total population, while Rhode Island remains the most densely populated. State densities and shifts over fifty years are noted, with Ohio and Illinois rising and Virginia and Tennessee falling in rank.
In Gray and neighboring counties residents report odd diggings and rumors of a hidden stash, while towns like Hinwirths and Colby see social tensions rise over scarce goods. A Topeka man’s opportunistic theft leaves several injured and many questioned as discussions of a Black Friday mood surface amid river floods and calls to tighten controls on solicitations.
A garbled column of odd phrases and misspelled lines mentions horses, social invitations, smoking, corn on the cob, a girl of sixteen, and a hunting dog. The text contains numerous errors and fragmented sentences, with few clear events or identities to anchor a coherent report.
A scrambled OCR recounts a political meeting with scattered names and phrases. It notes alleged claims by a woman and vows by figures described as guardians, with unclear context and several garbled references to individuals and actions.
A garbled Chicago text pairs political talk with religious and social references. It hints at a candidate running, an undertaker overtaking a wedding tax, rent due, and reformers entering office before exiting in a jumble of ideas.
A collage of quips and mock dialogue features lines on weather prophets, poets, and everyday thoughts. Bits reference love, marriage, aging, mosquitoes, and social observations, weaving through scattered voices and humorous asides.
Report notes eight Prisco Memphis lines aiming to merge into a single system. Kansas City attorneys Frank Hageman lead interests believed to be promiquat, with contention forming among Wall Street operators and city figures. Public purpose not clear beyond stock speculation.
Advert reads A R Bremer Co offer Coke Dandruff Cure and Hair Tonic with huge dealer sales. Testimonial snippets claim the remedy clears dandruff scalp troubles and hair loss, citing user success and neighbor endorsements as evidence of its efficacy.
Statement praises Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Company amid pressure to discredit it. Church asserts repeated state examinations prove solvency and integrity, defending the company against rivals and highlighting a courageous official stance in its favor.
Homer Sperry aged about 16 died in Topeka after injuries from a swing in Kansas City. He lived on Lanceit street with his family and was the grandchild of J. M. Miller. A physician was summoned, then Kansas City surgeons, and he was brought to Topeka for burial in the local cemetery.
A Day at Zoar Canton reports President McKinsey spending time at Zoar the community fair held at Fiery Yariath featuring Myron Hehe and others. McKinney accompanied the president as the party toured with local residents and attendees.
A fragmented Sunday weather note describes extreme heat and high humidity. It cites a maximum near record levels for the season, a low around 62, and light northeast wind of about five miles per hour. The forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight and Tuesday.
Two Crawford county law enforcement cases were appealed in the Mubeerie court this ride sh tool of Chie Hise Tuslantioy. Names and places include Girard Cherokee and district court actions. An injunction against People to prevent them from running joints was obtained by the law enforcement authorities to hold pending the appeal.
Fragments indicate Galen Nichols returns to New York role amid turmoil over demolitions and famiglia disputes. Names such as Beers, Hare, and Cary surface in unclear notes, with references to German Allied history and local figures amid a troubled ongoing succession.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a case entry with names Kerwalski and Pie, a city at Emporis tn a sucurced verdict, and references to a pole ground event. Details are unclear but imply a court or verdict related to a residence or town location.
Assistant Attorney General Redden says his jurisdiction limits action to selling Aquor Mequity while County Attorney Nichols claims his office handles bona fide complaints. Sheriff Cook laments lack of evidence and jurisdiction but says he is ready to act if given a warrant and sufficient proof.
Former city employee and dog tax collector Stoner faces trouble for not accounting for dog tags received from City Clerk Sqqaires. Stoner says seven tags for male dogs and five for female dogs were unrecounted, claiming the loss leaves two tags unaccounted. Hughes announced this afternoon that Stoner was given time to settle accounts and has failed to do so.
The Timels Steel company posted a Bay View plant notice stating operations will be closed indefinitely due to delayed association actions. Workers urged to visit the office for wage details while many staff consider camping country. some fear intervention by outside labor groups and an early restart plan.
In Pierre City Missouri on August 1 a mob formed to hang a Black man believed to have assaulted and killed Camille Wills. The body was found near a woody area by the Franco railway bridge half a mile from the station. A witness said the killer waited on the rail and fled when accosted. The mob organized immediately and pursued the suspect amid strong demand for lynching.
Miss Edna Maysoyner aged 15 died at 2 15 am at her West Tenth street home of consumption. She was a member of the Art Presbyterian church. Funeral at 4 pm Tuesday, burial in Tepes cemetery. Kalu M Casey aged 05 died at home east of wue. Funeral at 4 pm with burial at eka CeNOTOES. The funeral of Joba Lagerstra death... appears.
A damaged OCR fragment reports lots with high prices and references to interior receipts, names and places distorted. It mentions bids or counts and a potential sale context, but essential facts are unreadable. The readable bits hint at a bidding or sale event with unclear participants and locations.
A fragment from a historical tale set during the American Revolution unfolds with Captain George, Cora, and Horace Sinclair entangled in a plot of espionage, romance, and combat. A dramatic confrontation involves a Continental major, a duel of loyalties, and a perilous escape as dragoons storm the scene, ending with casualties and a precarious peace.
A local Fort Riley basketball game ends with the T A A A team losing to Memidiar by a disputed score. A 1st week injury to the Wetterland daughter is noted, with reports of rain causing hazardous conditions. Firefighters responded to a closet blaze on Quincy street, causing about $59 in damage to belongings.
Fragmented OCR yields a list of county fairs and agricultural society events across Kansas in 1901. Names of counties, officials, dates, and locations appear in garbled form, with references to secretaries and committees, suggesting a roster-style notice of fair schedules and county agricultural activities.
Judge Madden decides in favor of Orient in Gao ta Fe injunction matter heard today at Emporia. Fragmentary text references talent tells er something about Jaumteau and a match but unreadable.
A curious notice asks readers if they own items to trade such as a horse for a piano a bicycle for a camera a gun for a bookcase a wash roller for a bug skates for a punching bag a spring overcoat for a baby carriage a stove for a refrigerator or a dog for a rooster.
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