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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1901
Page
4
A partial transcribed telex summary from the Associated Press is described as a full leased wire report. It references the State Journal and mentions a seacoast area telex dispatch with details to be relayed in the May or June timeframe. The copy notes a night report copy exists but is incomplete.
The damaged text notes subscribers abroad receive the State Journal by mail like a daily letter. It mentions Roosevelt, Ford, and cut references to taxes and tariffs, with partial references to sugar, imports, and political figures. The fragment speaks of delegates, elections, and a Hawaii Porto Rican growers debate.
Readers advocate irrigation to lower living costs as produce prices rise. The note blames transport delays and drought for expensive vegetables and fruits, urging local farmers to water fields to boost supply and curb prices.
The passage discusses South American trade topics and references Frederico Enasey in World's Work. It questions Western attitudes toward Germany and America, noting uncertainties about credit and permits while implying broader economic concerns and international relations.
The piece argues England and Germany will demand American goods as South America develops. It notes American manufacturers may benefit from supplying Europe, and foresees American products meeting South American demand when ready. Anecdotes touch on local life and a light moral about discretion and progress.
A collection of social observations and quips on courtship, gender roles, and everyday behavior. It critiques chaperones, compliments, and man woman dynamics with witty dicta. The piece touches on honesty, credit, opinions, and the value of time in relationships.
Fragmented reflections mix aphorisms about barbers drinks and social anecdotes. A narrator cites a waitress a collector a milkman and a couple named He married a Spiritumlet while a man asks for a bet. The piece weaves humor and parable through misheard lines and everyday scenes.
A frontier tale from Grass Butte centers on Whitcomb deputy sheriff and his coyote dog. The loyal, brutal animal endures abuse until a fatal confrontation near the Butte leaves Whitcomb dead and the dog vanished, pursued by locals and Watson the freighter.
Misread scrawl claims indigestion and nervous headaches worsen if ignored. The text urges early attention to stomach distress and presents Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy to strengthen digestion and ease belching and sour stomach.
Reported friction between the Ottoman sultan and France centers on long standing payments. France demands settlement of about a million francs tied to past charges. Officials indicate the sultan continues to resist full payment while negotiations proceed.
There is prospect of a strike at the Big Four coal mine complex in Pittsburg on September 4. The K and T Southwestern Fuel Improvement Western Coal and Blining Co and Central Coal and Coke Co employ about 2,000 men. An ultimatum was given after rejecting a union contract from a Kansas City conference. Twenty miners accepted, while others declined. A vote on counterproposals is under way and early returns suggest miners will press the companies’ terms, making a strike likely.
Master in Chancery G. Fred Rush backs the city on billboard regulations, with Judge Chetlain soon to affirm and dissolve a temporary injunction. The ruling tightens limits on signs including size, spacing, and setbacks, affecting most existing boards and stalling enforcement by the American Polling Service.
Aug 6 in Pambuian Lukban surprised Gen Lukban and his guard. three guards killed, Lukban wounded but escaped. family captured. a captain and lieutenant were taken prisoner. Dr Ohlinger drowned in Parabujan river. Taft spoke at Aparri promising Aparri port entry status and large harbor river funds.
Reports from San Antonio describe severe drought in Yagate county causing cattle deaths and widespread begging for food. No crops planted since drought began, stock dying, families facing heat and scarcity as men seek work and relief efforts mobilize.
The board of directors will meet at the Commear club rooms tonight at 8 o'clock to draft a constitution and by laws and organize for immediate operations. Directors listed include TJ Anderson TA Beaie A Troup HM Clarkson 5 Myers George Langdon B Tyler George H Matthews John Spear W Chaney and KE L Copeland. Protest of Japan. Washington Aug 25 The Japanese delegation remonstrates to Secretary Hay about health officers action toward the newly arrived Japanese vice consul at Honolulu and his wife by Dr Cofer of the marine hospital service on quarantine duties. The department referred the communication to the secretary of the treasury.
Aug 26 New York in the criminal branch of the Supreme court the call against Fire Commissioner Scannell and others covers wilful neglect of duty in contracts for fire hose and supplies. Arthur T. Coia is named in connection with postings and approvals at the department in Washington and related appointments.
Arthur G. Marshall of Cleveland appeared before Judge Barker in Boston's criminal court charged as a fugitive from justice. He was held in $10,000 bail for a hearing on August 9. The case involves alleged fraud tied to stock certificates and stock sales to W. H. White, with efforts by broker W. J. Stuns to locate him.
In Chicago the city council chamber heard initial probes into a police scandal. Detectives Peter Jones John J Tracy and John Cramer faced charges of collecting an expense account of 7530 for services not rendered. Various officials and witnesses were called as the case opened.
In St Louis on August 2 General Manager Murphy announced that horses previously outlawed at Kinfuch have been reinstated by the Western Jockey Club. Entries will be accepted for tomorrow's races, adding 550 horses to the program at the turf track.
The Great Rock Island Route offers reduced round trip tickets to Cleveland for Grand Army of the Republic members from western points, with specific selling dates and return limits. A special through train to Cleveland via Great Rock Island Route and Lake Shore will depart from Oklahoma and Texas lines, with optional boat return and a three hour stop at Put-in-Bay. Contact any Rock Island Agent or the undersigned for details and sleeper reservations.
A 16 year old Panama girl nearly died from a severe colic and cholera caused illness. Dr Charles Utler, a prominent Panama physician, reported she recovered after Union Remedy with colic and cholera draughts restored her strength. The case highlights the urgent need for effective treatment in dire moments.
California and back for 45 dollars the round trip from Topeka to San Francisco via Santa Fe. Account General Convention of Episcopal Church. Tickets on sale Sept 29 to 27. Travel via Los Angeles and return by Nov 15. Single line from Chicago to California. Line to Grand Canyon and Yosemite. Harvey meal service aboard. Descriptive literature available. Agents listed T and B Ry Topeka Kansas.
News item notes extremely low rates for travel to the Buffalo exposition from Topeka and Cleveland. Tickets sold by Santa Fe and Cleveland & Buffalo Transit Co. include round trips to Cleveland Buffalo and Topeka Buffalo. Through-ticket options east of Topeka priced at 2.28.8. Agent T. L. King promotes rail and steamer services for summer travelers.
A McCun Marshal Constructo company employee was discharged amid a broad 16 percent pay raise plan and marked changes to a prior checking system, triggering a noon overhaul of operations in Pitabure Pennsylvania.
Fragmentary OCR describes a bank failure linked to a Cleveland firm named Superior Purest Bay Inge and Banking company, with references to Ark Light and Koptehts. It mentions Jefferson county, Topeka, and New York in a confused narrative about a bank and a private deal closing doors on a weekday.
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