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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
4
A compilation from the Topeka State Journal discusses European and British matters, American foreign policy, and domestic concerns. It covers reactions to King Edward VII, debates in Pennsylvania on public health and revenue, and Kansas topics on temperance, law enforcement, and social crusades with regional anecdotes and literary musings.
The St Paul Globe notes the teleperance crusade led by women across Indiana and nearby states. Prayer and song spread from a small group to a broader movement extending eastward to New York as men, husbands, and fathers showed support or opposition amid the anti saloon effort.
A collage of quirky aphorisms and social quips from the Chicago News and Philadelphia Record mocks manners and diplomacy. It hints that tact, appearances, and predictions about behavior shape daily life, with playful probes into gender roles and social norms.
A terse report notes a defendant facing a felonious accusation after an incident at a Turkish store. A high ranking clerk is identified as the nearby witness, while a resident dubbed Surane stands as a person of notable status.
The Kansan page highlights small town events from eastern Kansas. Mentions include Augusta’s demand for a boy’s snow contest, Wichita’s market activity, Sheridan and Sedan area developments, Herndon street lamps, and Potwin whisky complaints. Reports of local mischief, deer, and a dramatic chase in Butler County finish with community reactions and a janitor’s fall at the state house.
A Herald dispatch from London reports speculation on Queen Victoria's private wealth after her death. The article notes the will’s probate path avoids normal channels, while detailing an estimated fortune of around five to six million dollars. It describes her careful separation of private funds from state cash and routine bank inspections at Coutts.
The article reports on Magar Modjeshs intending a prosperous phase with Eawin Booth, planning a Europe and Australia tour. It notes her brilliant, widely greeted visits, a repertoire including King John, and preparations for a major American engagement with a top company, featuring Stuart and others.
Report on state regents meeting shows 83 voters present as roll call taken. Officers announced include Arizona president Hugh Hi, California member Mrs Janne, Colorado members, Iowa delegate Mrs Charive FE Armstrong, Kansas Mrs is rine, Missouri Mrs Geo H Sheila, Nebraska Mrs Luue, and others from Montana and Nevada. The session adjourned until after noon.
In a congressional session in Washington, a dramatic scene erupted over the question of degree. Dr Hepburn criticized postwar U S governance, alleging the Civil War era wrecked by incompetent officers. He blamed officers for standing by each other and called for fixed, certain punishments.
The trial proceeds with the defense seeking to question Bene dlot Mower father of the accused, about his relation to the prisoner and the new Aimish religion, but most questions are halted. Julie Stoller, sister of the defendant’s wife, testified and wept, while the state faces unexpected rebuttal evidence from the prosecution.
Congress proposed amendment to the sundry civil appropriation measure setting that land housing moldiere homes in Milwaukee Wisconsin and Leavenworth Kansas be returned to their respective states. The alteration preserves state management authority where the homes are located while upholding other state powers.
The passage warns that consumption remains deadly though curable in many cases. It notes that many people do not recognize or act on the warning and cites Scott's emulsion of cod-liver oil as a principal cure along with other aids such as dry air sunshine country sleep regular habits and proper clothing.
In Mibenukee Wisconsin on February 21 a family detail describes Afr and John Hoefer of Sort street who starved themselves to feed two children. The couple sold furniture to buy food and fuel, then consumed it to keep the children alive, leading to tragic deaths. Mrs Hoefer asked her sister Mrs Theodore Fotrmnn of North Twelfth street Philadelphia to care for the children.
The text alleges manipulation of seats in the 39th and 51st districts and accuses Caldwell of rebiy ccat amid fraud charges that could not be substantiated, referencing a contested Land-caiawell election and a Sighth nermtorial Miasket.
Willits McKenzie of Elwood files for divorce from his wife in Madison County Circuit Court alleging years of neglect and peculiar conduct. He claims she began refusing to work and to behave normally years ago, resulting in a stubborn, idle household. The suit outlines specific grievances and seeks dissolution of marriage.
W F Schoch quits the race for city attorney leaving Charles F Spencer and George Me Schoch as the remaining candidates. The surprise withdrawal follows a surge and admission he was a formidable candidate.
A St Louis syndicate will build a 20 100 barrel Imperial Brewing Co facility on Southwest boulevard Kansas City at a cost of 150 000 dollars. The Imperial Brewing Co already organized will own and operate the plant with officers George A Maren president August Goerts vice president Schraubstuter secretary. Construction will begin at once with completion planned within 42 months.
The House will not adjourn but take a recess to discuss Washtoxton's birthday and related civic matters. Reports mention actions in the Senate, authorization of city leadership, and ongoing discussions tied to state and local governance.
Faint details reach from a disaster scene in Alabama as miners trapped by a collapse are presumed dead after a rescue effort. equipment and pumps worked to reach them, but the danger and uncertainty linger.
Three steam peace events or mentions tied to Arica College appear in a fragmented item from the issue, noting ongoing concerns or activities at the institution.
New York February 21 Mrs Richard Croker hosted a masie supper and dance at 5 Biant Beventy fourth street in aid of the Uprary font of the pew Loyola sodor at 65 East Eighty third street. Tickets ranged from 50 to 300. about 100 guests attended. The event featured music and arranging displays with pink roses and pale decorations. Prominent guests included Adrian Tovline, Mrs Rokhelst Cutting, Mr. and Mrs Copenn, Mrs A Doeaths, Mrs William Slater, and other city notables. Croker Jr. announced a $240 school library fund request.
At a February meeting in Cincinnati stockholders approved leasing the consolidated street railway property to a syndicate led by the Weldner-Eikby Combine. Hugh McGowan of Kansas City was named director and treasurer, with Wm T Irwin listed as captain and Cincinnati official. the deal forms the new Cincinnati Traction Company.
Report from Washington notes the pneumatic tube amendment, introduced by Alice, was defeated in the Senate by 37 to none. Arrests in Minnesota link to a kidnapping case involving a British concert party and a Pekin liaison. News from Waterloo and St Paul fields provide scattered items from foreign and domestic affairs.
A fragmented note describes Baker and his daughter Neille traveling from Sitertoon to Chicago waning about a robbery case. Authorities pursued leads and a suspect claimed a match with a description, while the day involved tension and verification of details.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a local notice with scattered words about Goitre and a possible lay of events. Context and specifics are unreadable, leaving only isolated terms and no clear names, places, or dates.
An OCR fragment recounts a tale of a self burying fish said to dwell in the North East and Porty area, with notes on its behavior in summer and winter. The piece mentions a fish that sinks when dug and skin changes during migration, tying to Maori dietary uses and local lore. It references the kokawel and indigenous practices, with uncertain dates and location names.
Fragmented OCR text describes a dubious patent style remedy promising to cure la grippe cold and measles with a train of dubious claims. It mentions a police chief, Washington DC, and a return travel account of $21.25 via Genta Fe Hovia. Details are incomplete and uncertain.
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