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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1901
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal analysis of a Treasury report shows August disbursements rising due to July interest payments, with the net available balance after a reserve and option fund deduction around $74 700. It notes a larger than expected August increase and urges tax collection for upcoming crop needs.
In this fragment a speaker rails at married men and their wives, mocking marital strain and social vices. The piece wanders through anecdotes about love, jealousy, drinking, and gender roles, with heavy sarcasm and overwrought phrasing reflecting old newspaper style. It alludes to Monroe Doctrine analogies and social expectations without a clear incident or named individuals.
Subscribers of the State Journal away during the summer may receive the paper as a daily letter at a rate of thirty cents per month with address changes allowed. The item mixes local notes, weather, world affairs, and odd curiosities, including references to wartime topics, transportation safety, and international trade. It mentions weather observers and fluctuating figures, with various foreign and domestic reflections on policy and industry.
The article discusses Uerom to Chicago Chronic e and secretary of the treasury considering higher government deposits in national bank depositories without new bond deposits. It notes current par four percent and ninety six percent of two and two and a half percent values, with Gage arguing for securities bearing over two percent to be favored for deposits between four and five percent above face value. Bond market quotes range from 197 to 377, suggesting potential risks to treasury credit if pursued, while cash has risen steadily over months, starting at 520 on the first.
A jumble of quips and lines on fate money love and aging from a Philadelphia Record column. Satirical gibes touch on luck debt success and the public’s view of wealth aging and social pretenses with playful exchanges among characters and comic turns.
A fragmented, humorous host of odd statements and jumbled phrases is presented as a column of pointed paragraphs. The text riffs on topics from real estate talk to dental woes, domestic labor, and cultural snippets, all in a stream that reads like a satirical collage.
Fragmented reflections on romance and marriage from a bachelor narrator. Observations about women, decisions, and the idea of evolving attitudes toward relationships appear with terse, satirical tone. A telegraph-like snippet mentions a Rock Island Lake Shore special with Cleveland steamer ride details and local contact.
A St Louis Republic narrative recounts a troubled marriage of Stefans, ongoing jealous quarrels, threats, and a courtroom divorce trial. The couple reconciles after a juried verdict, with the judge deeming threats credible but granting a mild sentence as they vow to remarry. The piece blends domestic drama with legal proceedings and a wistful epilogue on lasting love.
An old advertisement proclaims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for constipation biliousness and dyspepsia. It claims long sufferers with weak stomachs find relief and calls the tonic a blood purifer and the best stomach remedy for every household.
Judge Rennant of the District of Columbia Supreme Court ruled for the government in the dispute over allotments in the recently ceded Giaboma territory. The decision dismissed claims by seven individuals, mostly whites and women asserting rights to lands held by Kiowa and other tribes, and upheld the secretary of the interior's clearance of the allotments.
The Topeka street railway adds a 20 by 40 temporary south side extension to its car repair shop to speed car handling until plans for a large car barn are carried out. President Baker says the structure will be temporary and offices for Manager Potter are planned in the future car barn project.
State railway board notified Deer commissioners that an additional passenger service will run on the Lincoln branch starting tomorrow. Hill City had complained that the authorized train did not run, and the new schedule will extend through Hill City Colby to Oaks. The through service will provide a passenger train each way for Hill City and western points, supplementing the authorized route.
WT Tew of Lincoln county appeared before U S Commissioner Hayden to be examined on the charge of killing game in Lincoln county last January. He was bound over and will be tried by government officers as he shipped the game out of the state. There is no enforcement law making it an offense to ship game across state lines when killed contrary to state game laws.
Avie Hantimore filed a 7 A petition in the United States court here this morning to declare the firm Morton Reed Co bankrupt. Erie Engine Works and The Skinner Engine Co appear as plaintiffs with unpaid papers exceeding 35,000. The suit alleges Richards Morton and M Green Frush, who compose the firm, have converted funds to the proceedings.
Topeka Water company has not indicated compliance with city council demands to install five water hydrants on each of the extensions to Washburn College and Morris, despite a past request. The waterworks ordinance states hydrants over 200 must be rent free to the company, but no new fire plugs have been added on its recent extensions.
Rumor runs in political circles that B. H. Tracy may decline the appointment to district attorney despite Ben Burton's recommendation. A source said Burton will decide next week, with talk Tracy will resign the area and a replacement like J. S. Dean of Marion possible. Grimes avoided denial.
New York Aug 27 torpedo boat destroyer Bainbridge was launched at Neafie Levy yard. The vessel christened Is Ming Louise Adele Bainbridge daughter of Captain Bainbridge-Hoft and granddaughter of Commodore Bainbridge. Swab Gets Bethlehem Control as Trust Company Depository for stock aid. Canton Georgia Aug - Raymond Ross a negro who assaulted Alice Miller July 24 was publicly hanged here today with no disorder. Police adjourn case of Wardman Glen and others until Friday for plea or demurrer.
Washington Aug 1 The navy by berment today Heard Lem ley the Judge advocate supplied a tentative set of witnesses for Admiral Schley to be called before the court by the government The department declines to make this public but it is understood it contains and headings the name of Rear Admiral Sampson It is not possible to learn the number of witnesses Named Some may be called or not and the government may add to the list Counsel are at liberty to substitute cases
Death notices report Mrs Virginian Mare aged seventy found dead at home on West Gordon Street with the funeral at the church on Third and Jefferson. A seven month old child of L L Hearts died yesterday. funeral planned for tomorrow morning at 2. Reorganization news from Washington reports Nelson Cromwell seeking to reorganize Seventh National Bank of New York City with capital of at least 4 million dollars and substantial subscription interest.
Local items recount scattered notes from county clerk John Wright in law and a government station reading 90 degrees. Various residents visit Topeka and Salina. a Baptist church choir sang at a hospital. local boxer Curry to exhibit. James Thompson family return from Texas. CA Association plans swimming and a Catholic social raffle. Grocers meet to discuss a picnic. Elk lodge controversy over Main street heath. Tincher’s head wound shows slight improvement but coma remains. Mutual Tor Co directors fail to elect officers. adjournment next Friday.
The notice advertises a frst class round trip from Topeka to San Francisco via the Santa Fe for the General Convention of the Episcopal Church. On sale September 10 at a price of 45 dollars, good for travel to Los Angeles and return until November 16. Also mentions travel from Chicago to California with Harvey meal service and a single line from Grand Canyon of Arizona to Yacombe.
Santa Fe report notes TL Keen Agents involved with My Tepwha in Kansas. Details are fragmentary and names appear with potential misspellings. Reading suggests an agency or trade note linked to Kansas operations.
Five men crowded a Nashyville store room as a thief grabbed a purse containing 44,270 in gold. Tom Johnson tried to stop him, was ordered to drop the money, but resisted. Police later captured Johnson. the money was recovered and he was jailed.
A fragmented notice describes stock at Auerbach and Clemente clothe stores in Cleveland, with a sale schedule starting soon and prices around 24 dollars. Separate transit ads promote Buffalo expation trips from Cleveland to Buffalo, with round trip prices about 21 to 24 dollars and specific travel dates in September.
Notice of greatly reduced fares for a special through train to Cleveland for the Grand Army gathering. Tickets sold west of the Missouri River from Sept 16 with extensions to September 16, including Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Separate return date Sept 19 with stateside stops. Sleep car arrangements and full details promised by E W Thompson AG.
A young woman narrowly escaped death in a harbor area after a risky incident. Rescue efforts were swift, aided by bystanders and local authorities, with medical personnel providing urgent care on scene. Authorities are reviewing the event to determine exact causes and any safety improvements needed.
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