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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal prints a night wireless report from the Associated Press. Details on a draft or grant are mentioned amid partial, clipped lines and a broad delivery of news from the wire service.
Subscribers of the State Journal may receive a daily mail while away, with regular reminders about address changes. The text wanders through World War II era names, political figures, and a scattered note on trade, shipping, and a drowning incident, reflecting a periodical’s mixing of domestic notices and global events.
A fragment from the Washington Post dated July 1987 recounts contentious claims about a supposed disease linked to a dog bite. It names physician Dr Landon Grey and others as authorities while noting no credible cases or evidence.
An article critiques long standing beliefs about hydrophobia and mad dogs. It cites Dr Bulls's conclusion that hydrophobia may be rare and no dog bite case proves it. It recounts alleged signs of madness and argues against frothing mouths and public fear with observational notes from authorities.
Misread items mix advice and oddball observations regarding neighborhood life. It hints at petty quarrels, domestic quirks, and comical miscommunications with a tone of homey caution and sly humor. The text references a parrot, a missing gym routine, and a humorous portrait moment in a small community.
Broad, muddled moral tirade contrasts personal weakness with wealth and social deceit. It critiques vanity and miserliness, noting women’s makeup and charity boxes, while laments social hypocrisy and the fragility of reputation in a bustling, noisy era.
A jumble of misread phrases and scattered quotes about money, luck, and social judgments. The text parodies conversation and public talk with snippets like a butcher, a green boulder, and a visitor. The piece suggests a collage of aphorisms in a thinned, garbled narrative.
An early, fragmentary newspaper piece hints at modern relationships and divorce, mentioning a bachelor’s mood and social expectations. The text alludes to marriage, fidelity, and perceived moral tensions, with garbled phrases suggesting conflicts between outward appearance and inner struggles.
A battle tale set near the Cumberland and Tennessee rivers recalls a Confederate soldier who volunteers to ferry news across a dangerous river. He recalls a painful warning about possible death, a captured night, and a perilous escape as Union patrols close in.
Commission of Internal Revenue Yerkes states that later market prices should not alter the assessed amount for tax, and that property once deemed of no value may still be taxed on later sale proceeds. Also contains travel sale notes from Cleveland and Ottawa with prices for excursions to Buffalo Chicago and Lake stations.
Independent systems meet at Manhattan to form Kansas Union Telephone Company with 100000 capital stock. Topeka central hub and 800 miles of toll lines to connect over 200 towns. Directors to be announced after incorporation. PanKey to hold local exchange stake while others join through asset valuation. Plans include lines from Topeka to Salina and routes across the state reducing toll costs.
Tensions flared as two families faced off at the coffin of Mrs Frank Kinyon. Williamsons and Rueger clashed over care of Mrs Kinyon’s sister-in-law, Wu eee, prompting a duel challenge and a rapid horse departure by Williamson. Precautions at the graveside in Fenton were heightened but no violence occurred.
The Milwaukee convention hears papers by Henry J. Cox of Chicago and other meteorologists on forecast methods and verification. James Berry voices views from Washington on improving temperature terminology and public usefulness of forecasts.
Fifty four of one hundred four Shawnee County school districts signed reports to County Superintendent Wright. Sixty four will keep the current books, while changes may occur as state uniformity law expires next summer. Architect Thomas Dead of Watertown New York dies at 60. He helped design the state dormitory at Limbe the New York hall of records and the Eighth regiment armory. He won the city hall competition prize.
Unclear notes describe removal of about five tulapitone poles near Uepices and Paris OC Typekt Test. Cit y officials say poles were used for electric height work and will be taken down. Wighen cites inconvenience while FAME accident referenced. details fragmented and uncertain.
Charles Morton of Topeka won the big event at Kingman Kansas, defeating all comers with high scores at the club grounds. He broke 97 of 100 in a clay target tournament as part of a strong Topeka Gun Club showing, with notable performances and large local attendance.
City officials and workers proceed with building a roadway to the dumping platform amid neighborhood fears of violence. Authorities deny reports of sabotage while security is tightened to guard the site tonight as the dump nears readiness for operations.
Pekin August reports ministers accept edict omission in the British Chinese peace negotiations. Sir Ernest Satow proposed returning the edict to the peace commission, but the plan failed. Several diplomats opposed the feature of the protocol citing dorment endorsement and maintenance of order in China.
The page records a jumble of local items including Governor Stanley and State Auditor Cole attending the Baxter Springs inter state reunion, visits by Cheney of Coffey county, and pending temporary teaching certificates. It mentions Charles Pritchard’s clothes theft, Tally Jordan bound over for city jail arson attempt, and a fox terrier owned by George at 647 Polk Street.
Fragmented obituaries report the deaths of Mrs Georgy and Mrs Hetty, former Minn Leura Jobreon, with state officials involved in funeral arrangements. A labor commissioner joins others in noting tributes and questions around the deceaseds affiliations. a river incident and other local notes appear in scattered lines.
In a chaotic incident, burglars damaged the bank’s vault area, destroying notes and valuable papers. The attackers opened a hole in the tank room causing destruction and panic, with security measures failing to prevent access. Authorities launched an investigation into the blast and theft.
An old notice advertises Cleveland round trips with fares to be offered from Yorke to Cleveland and back for 21 55 in September. It mentions tickets from Toledo to Cleveland and return for 21 35, Sept 7 to 10, and a 2.00 fare from Topske to Buffalo. References to the Cleveland and Buffalo Transit Co and steamers serving the route appear, predicting excursions to the lake region.
The G A BR encampermnt to Cleveland in September will operate via the Lake Bins and the Bouthers Ry with morning and evening trains at conventert hours. A folder was sent to FM Byron and others. The Benevolent Mit plans entertainment and a day out with music and piano accompaniment for the youths.
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