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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal announces job openings and classified notices under the Associated Press report. It emphasizes the paper as a member of the press and details morning and afternoon circulation and delivery at the Topeka address, with a focus on local listings and public notices.
The report highlights large January dividend projections and interest payments totaling about 225 million dollars, a robust export picture with agricultural shipments valued at 845 million dollars for eleven months, and declines in manufactured goods and copper exports. It notes renewed spending in Christmas and a brighter year ahead, alongside ongoing questions about indemnities and international affairs.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune lauds a year of unseen prosperity and activity across manufacturing despite events like the Northern Pacific panic, steel strikes, corn crop troubles, a president’s assassination, and copper stock declines. It predicts continued growth and wealth, noting railroads at capacity and orders in iron and steel. A possible market correction is hinted, but overall the nation remains wealthier and financially stronger than before.
The piece argues the United States is not a great debtor nation and holds substantial securities overseas. It notes American balances abroad are large, with foreign bankers offering inducements. Despite, money markets stay firm. disbursements of interest and dividends should ease rates, possibly breaking records with bond and stock payments totaling about $500,000 in New York Philadelphia and Boston.
Detroit Journal report quotes Boston Senator arguing against the ship subsidy bill as costing America billions annually by shipping profits to foreign owners. He claims submarining imports and freight rates favor foreigners, urging that subsidies merely shift costs to taxpayers rather than serving the general welfare.
The New York Journal summarizes a commission's report on the Panama versus Nicaragua routes. It notes impartiality, highlights Panama as shorter with lower summit, fewer locks, and lower capital cost, while acknowledging Nicaragua's potential sailing advantages and regional impact.
The discussion weighs Nicaragua against Panama options with costs around 4.1 million and mentions treaty limits and political risk. Proponents claim Nicaragua offers strategic advantage, while fears about commissions and property must be balanced against commercial goals and potential funding.
Susan B. Anthony, nearly 120, comments on fewer Rochester marriages in 1901. She argues early marriages burden women with toil, and advocates education, divorce rights, and avoiding unsuitable partners to protect women and children.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe humor column pokes at winter sickness, social habits, and local quirks. It mocks buying tickets to a campus glee club, aging, and marriage dynamics with a string of satirical observations on everyday life and petty frustrations.
Fragmented prose and misread phrases present a collage of quirky snippets. The text features scattered dialogues about habits, commerce, and social observations with stray names and nonsensical lines, creating a mosaic of obscure, indirect reflections.
A narrator recalls Lemuel, once lively, now henpecked by Mehitable Pierce after marriage. Lemuel’s brothers help with chores but his spirit remains crushed, as Mehitable controls clothing, meals, and life choices. The tale centers on lost liberty, pie memories, and a quiet plea for renewed will.
An advertiser touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for general weakness, poor appetite, and run down health. It cites Mrs L. Garland of Shady Tone reporting restored appetite, weight gain, and renewed strength after taking the medicine, urging early treatment.
Fragmentary overheard chatter centers on a village scene where Lemuel Babbitt and others discuss a New Year resolution. The speaker recalls a humorous exchange, a quiet plan to surprise someone, and a missing decisive moment as characters mull an unspoken vow amid breakfast banter.
Minneaport Minn Jan 4 Judge William Lochren of the United States circuit court dissolved the temporary injunction in Peter Power vs Northern Pacific Railway and refused any supersedeas bond. The judge said stay bonds are discretionary and the action is within the charter and stockholder agreements regarding retirement of 75 million dollars in preferred stock.
New York January 1 George Vanderbilt remains the sole holder of a million-dollar life insurance policy in the United States after the death of Frank H Peavey in Chicago Peavey had carried a similar policy with the Mutual Life of New York paying an annual premium of 8 1 2 cents since April 23 1892 James J Hill paid a one time premium of 136 300 for an annuity policy in the same firm the largest premium ever paid The Peavey estate stands to gain about 903 220 on an investment of 96 790 in cash
The Woodwards father and son plan a new bank with paid up capital around 5000. Woodward of Sioux City is involved and the project aims to open by mid January with D. Woodward assisting. The building will be neatly furnished and the enterprise is expected to do good business.
A garbled excerpt delivers satirical quips on marriage fortune and reputation. It mocks social pretensions and moral principles with cuttings about a hotel runner, a bride, a dig head, and a St Louis messenger boy, suggesting the humor of everyday society.
A fragment discusses how a man’s method of parting his hair affects a woman’s view of his gentleness and character. It hints at dated social norms and includes stray references to a city ticket office on Kansas Avenue. The text is incomplete and circular.
Governor Odell urges broader power for the state tax board to curb both excessive and too-low assessments, proposes local option on liquor regulations, and calls for safeguards on city salaries and state bank and insurance firms. He outlines canal and fiscal reforms, plus amendments to ensure accountability in taxation and governance across New York.
Det Stahl vows to seize liquor as evidence despite Judge Hazen ruling. He claims the right to seize and hold property tied to alleged illegal liquor. Neighbors report more beer sales after recent decision.
The Mutual Tos company announces the first ice delivery under its contracts. Ice is being whipped from Kansas City and the firm strives to supply the city as soon as possible despite delays.
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