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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1901
Page
4
A scrambled composite from a late 19th century paper mixes political rumblings, economic anxieties, and garbled anecdotes. It touches on prohibition, potential extra sessions, subsidies, and looming fiscal debates, interwoven with humorous vignettes about ships, grain, and regional curiosities. It references figures, places, and speculative events with a satirical, newspaper-y tone.
A garbled letter from Anvoy and Inhable discusses village life near Best law and Ingalls this week. It mentions Sasta Fewells station, complaints about crowds and threats by a gang of young ladies, and strange notes about Mound Valley claims and confederate misdirection. Other items reference a Syracuse visitor and a Richmond date, souvenir ideas, a hotel altercation, and a talking bird that ignores other tunes.
Reports describe chaotic clashes as police attempted to arrest a protester while Chief Brant defends action and Judge Stahl faces charges. Citizens urged restraint and suggested jointists and Saintists retreat behind closed doors until the storm subsides amid volatile exchange and conflicting accounts.
J C Rothrocke named manager of St G Dun & Co’s office in the city arrived yesterday to take charge of the firm’s interests here. Washington February 6 House committees tabled bills repealing the 19 per cent tax on state bank issues and requiring national bank depositories to pay interest to the government. Flambeau Club meet called to consider a rate for Wheatling.
An 19th century style advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to restore strength, appetite, and weight for a rundown patient Mrs LB Garland. It asserts the medicine strengthens the stomach, aids digestion, invigorates, and promises cures, urging early use. The testimonial emphasizes recovery after poor nutrition and fatigue.
A chaotic crowd gathers after a reported hatchet theft near a drug store. A woman pleads with bystanders to block “murder shops” and urges men to close them, blaming lawmakers for inaction while a crowd member is pushed aside. Authorities and witnesses discuss the event amid a tense street scene.
Elections committee of the senate contest votes reportedly favor Hors, remaining undecided on Hopkins seat. Committee refusals to disclose details until the Land Caldwell case is resolved, raising questions about the final outcome.
A garbled obituary item notes the death of Charles Crily in the roees ofiees of the died sudden at one at the pie of his uncle Garvey Filmore. The funeral is set for Thursday from Mr Garvey’s home with services at the slave seibe bey pete vale. Other fragments mention an infant child of Sir Morrow and a Potawatomi Indian with a wake and burial at Valence. A London item notes Emperor Willem’s return and possible visit with King Eel Balmora.
Community items list residents leaving for Alma and Topeka, visits by visitors from Kentucky and Solomon, travelers from Chapman and Randolph, a grand lodge delegate, a Royal Neighbors meeting, and upcoming club events at the Barrett block. Obituaries and thanks acknowledge a sister's death in Hoxie and a serious accident response.
The Royal Neighbors of America auxiliary to the Modern Woodmen holds a state convention in Topeka with about a hundred delegates from Kansas attending. A reception was held last evening in Woodmen hall. officers and delegates to the Springfield head camp were chosen this afternoon. Deliberations on order matters dominated forenoon sessions and a temporary organization was established.
Branner school closed by Superintendent Divideen after a janitor Elier Mungomery contracted illness. The building will be fumigated and remains closed until next Monday with no students present. Medical staff advised caution as sanitization continues.
A War related dispatch from Poplar Bluff Missouri reports sporadic violence in Dalton Arkansas. Five West men are described as attacked at Heathenton with buildings damaged and barrels overturned. Prices and authorities are unclear in the garbled text.
Chief Stahl and Sheriff Cook led a consultation with Judges Hazen and Attorney Nichols to seek a safe conclusion. They agreed the joint should close for a few days until Mrs Nation departs, while stressing calm to prevent trouble and protect people. The morning session included the Joint and officials in a tense but orderly exchange.
A report discusses Fred Harvey III claiming credentials from the mikado to Ottawa and downplaying potential Japan Canada friction. He asserts cordial Great Britain, Canada, and Japan ties hinder anti Japanese legislation while touching on finance and state funds. Mention of a life boat rescue and wheat breakfast cereal is noted.
A partially readable line hints at an appeal or instruction about affording something, mentioning ownership or capability. The obscured text provides no clear names, places, dates, or actions to confirm a definite event or report.
Mrs Nation left the city jail for Connie jail and spoke with Mr Conk for several minutes before visiting the high school. She addressed the scholars but mornings show she desires a certain person and includes a note about public notice and a survey in Roseville.
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