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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
4
A dense reprint style column reviews national and political topics. It notes debates over the Sherman silver act and currency changes, mentions Carnegie’s university offer, and cites comments from Washington and Boston papers about national policy, taxation, and public figures. It highlights concerns on monetary reform and political tensions in Congress.
A long running wave of inexpensive burlesque and experimental performances draws crowds and controversy. Critics say the shows lower artistic standards, while organizers insist they provide accessible entertainment and help new talent. Local groups plan discussions to balance culture and community concerns.
Fragments describe spring optimism, workplace talk, and urban tales. Vignettes mention beliefs about effort and luck, local sayings, a woman married twice, a Kansas City transit anecdote, a hypnotist and tobacco tricks. Mixed, provisional observations capture a rush of odds and ends from city life.
In a New York Presas aria the piece mocks engaged reputations and double standards. It notes a husband’s undetected faults and a wife who must deceive to survive. The audience awaits the ultimate confessional, while men are judged from the outset.
A fragmented Chicago News excerpt reflects on optimism versus pessimism, glasses and cogs, and moral guardrails. It touches on wealth, housing, and curious gender dynamics, with several misspelled phrases and incomplete sentences signaling clipped OCR text.
De Lowi Lone-Wolf and other Kiowa Comanche Apache leaders seek a district court injunction to stop Secretary Gage from disbursing 000000 for Indian purchases. The suit seeks to halt treasury use authorized by Congress. Also reports James J Hill resigning from Northern Pacific board in New York.
Washington reports the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity held its annual convention with over 200 delegates from across the country. President Roosevelt and Secretary of the Navy Tong, both members, were invited to attend the banquet tomorrow night. A permanent organization was formed this afternoon. Des. 32 Gold Exportality Tork. Des 32-Golareen, Sachs withdraw $500,000 in gold set tramarese sub-treasury for export to Europe on Saturday. Schwab Sails for Europe: Charles M. Schwab, president of United States Steel, will depart for Europe after Christmas, staying two months in England and on the continent.
Mabelle L Lamont recounts three doctors diagnosing a complex set of female troubles. After tried medicines she found relief with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, crediting a life changing improvement and urging others to try it. The testimonial promotes Mrs. Pinkham's advice for women and provides the Lynn Massachusetts address.
Washington report summarizes Special Commissioner Rockhill's work in Pekin from July 1900 to 1901. It outlines U S policy of moderation, the four main aims of the twelve demands, and the shift from punitive measures to indemnities and future protections while opposing foreign troop occupation or an international fort in Pekin.
A contentious settlement capped at 333000.08 to resolve claims and bring rapid closure. Parties accepted payment at par with a low interest rate, stretched over 40 years, easing Chinese evacuation and expediting restoration of ordered relations with the Chinese government.
Secretary Coburn, of the state board of agriculture, rebukes G. M. Walden, president of the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange, for describing Kansas in a Chicago convention drawing. Coburn argues Walden’s portrayal misrepresents Kansas and defends the state's crops, cattle, and economic strength amid drought and dust in 1901.
Dorothy Johnson was found insane in the probate court yesterday noon and committed to Bedwell's asylum. She had previously been an inmate of the county poor farm.
A cryptic Washington cable from Gen Samuel Peurson, Boer representative in the United States, fails to prompt any discussion at the President House on South Africa affairs. The note offers no new information or action, leaving South Africa issues unchanged today.
Friends of John MacDonald push a Republican nomination for state superintendent, arguing he is a foremost educator in the west. They plan to seat him in the First district on the state ticket, arguing Frank Nelson cannot secure a third term. MacDonald denies seeking the post, saying he will not scramble for office and would accept only if offered spontaneously after forty two years in public service.
Two manufacturing firms at Enterprise Kansas have reserved booths at the Kansas Midwinter exposition. C Hoffman & Sons flour millers report strong local interest and expect wider town participation. Ruth Self-Feeder of Halstead Hygienic Optical of New York and Chas F Spies of Kansas City are negotiating for space. Over one third of the space has already been disposed of. J R B Uhream & Sons of Enterprise will exhibit.
A Braidwood notice from Auringer reports relief after long years of severe pile pain. The advertisement promotes a pill and a cure mailed from a Michigan drug company, claiming a complete recovery and offering a free book on causes and cure.
Mr Brigham urged Kansan City Mercantile Club members to keep to the original schedule for the milling machinery exhibit and to avoid postponing the visit. He noted booth space will be largely sold within a week and three color window porters will be distributed statewide. A prospectus received praise for typography and quality, reflecting strong support from Topeka printing houses, as a directors meeting is set for Friday at the Commercial Club.
Members discuss holding an informal smoker at the Kansas Day club banquet to cut catering costs, with caterers' quotes ranging from three fifty to three dollars per guest. Debate centers on whether to relax formality, allow speakers to speak freely, and serve coffee and sandwiches in the chief clerk's room.
FP M Riddle adjutant general of the A FC was ordered to continue in office after Department Commander Norton rescinded the removal order. Norton had earlier appointed Biedel to succeed him, but the latest telegram appears to settle the dispute in Riddle's favor.
December 12 Kansan reports definite decision to move trainmaster, clerks, and dispatchers headquarters to Dodge City on Monday. Newton not yet decided. Also notes Roosevelt secretary marriage in Abang Yi with Catharine Wi and Be Willluentoch. ceremony at Emmanuel Baptist attended by close family. Roosevelt grants bride a diamond brooch.
The Kansas Commission for Bi Loous Ex position in Beasion held a meeting today with Governor Branley's office to announce prize offerings for farmers statewide. They discussed the exposition site, building plans, and ensuring materials are Kansas sourced. The commission has not yet announced the final action on the site or building type.
Washington December 12 concluding arguments in the trial of Mrs Solmus Bonine charged with killing the census clerk Avert continued one day and the case likely to go to the jury tomorrow.
Joseph Spendlove, a machinist at the Santa Fe shops for 20 years, suffered a severe stroke while eating lunch today at a restaurant near First and Madison streets in Marth TN. He was found in a helpless condition and rushed for medical care.
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific directors accepted W G Purdy's resignation as president and elected William B Leeds as the new president on December 1 9. Purdy remained in office briefly while J H Moore was chosen to fill his chair.
The weather bureau warned of a cold wave arising this week and reaching towns before Friday morning. Also noted were pension grants for Kansas residents with multiple names and amounts and a New York company declaring a small dividend of 1 cent per share starting January 1.
An old advertisement urges every household to keep Dr Wood's Pine Syrup as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy mentions common illnesses and implies this product as a natural treatment, with a promotional tone and contact details for the office.
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