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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
4
Scattered references detail debates over retirement policy tied to Lord Roberts and U S politics, plus a long financial table showing 1900 year figures. The text mentions the Michigan legislature, a push for reapportionment, and public funds distributed from banks and wages among various entities. Names such as Cleveland and Hanna appear amid broader discussions of policy and party strategy.
The readable fragments discuss self determination, race and rights, to white men only, referencing China, yellow men, and powers urging pacific terms. Mentions Governor Hoakevelt and Count von Waldersee, with uncertainty over outcomes and independence for various groups. The passage is partial and historical in tone.
A fragmented Atehisie Globe column reflects on early 20th century concerns from political upheaval to social quirks. It cites rumors about progress, job losses, and strange public reactions while noting personal anecdotes about wages, delivery wagons, and a bride’s trousseau amid shifting societal norms.
Fragmented quotes from a Philadelphia Me record page reflect social satire, opera talk, schoolboy musings, and a chorus of voices. Names like Maude Gear and De Tanque appear amid observations on modern life and virtue during a changing century.
Fragmented notes describe Riley as a town without a shoemaker. Nearby Conaway Springs Lane hosts a tale of Siamese twins' sons and a young dream leading to 35 percent marriages. McPherson county includes 1300 residents with oblique references to Mary B. Kanse and Fort Scott figures.
A doctored OCR fragment reports a mix of local intrigue, a barber anecdote linked to a presidential race, mail routes with holiday fare, and an animal sighting near Independence. It references an indignation meeting, an appeal to Mark Hanna, and a sheriff-like sheriff’s concerns while drifting into a prairie wildlife encounter describing a rock-adorned fossil-like creature and a distant house construction detail.
Reports from Pretoria indicate a peace tentatively proposed by prominent burghers in December. Lord Kitchener met the delegation, urging an end to guerrilla warfare and promising an enlightened Boer government with property rights preserved. He claimed the British would not oppress the burghers and urged continuing hostilities only as necessary.
Lord Kitchener urges inhabitants to pledge neutrality or face expulsion and protection for loyal families. He proposes subcommittees to aid Boer commandoes through the central committee and warns that Tod’s continued command would prolong the field. He notes stock risks, quotes promising fair treatment for combatants, and cites Fauresmith and Jagersfontein as districts cleared under the plan.
In Jefferson City on January 4 Frank James, brother of the famous bandit, lost his bid to become doorkeeper of the Missouri House. He appealed to lawmakers but received only 15 votes on the second ballot and withdrew, citing the heart’s decision. James previously surrendered to Governor Crittenden after his brother Jesse was killed by Bob Ford, and he had led an upright life since. Also notices of a January 4 auditorium program by the AO. U. W. and D. of L. lodges, with speakers and music, and a Capitol Tent gathering for Saturday night January 5 1901 to install officers.
The Throop hotel in Topeka was sold privately for about eighty thousand dollars to G F Morrow of Lawrence and J J O Rourk of El Reno Oklahoma Territory. They plan to invest ten to sixteen thousand dollars in remodeling and furnishing and will take charge Monday morning with Doolittle retiring after twelve years as manager.
Washington reports indicate the state department plans direct diplomatic action on Chinese indemnity. Mr. Conger’s dispatches suggest Pekin ministers cannot reach an agreement, prompting a shift to negotiations by senior officials as the issue remains unsettled and under foreign correspondence.
The German government permits foreign troops to serve in China without regular salaries, a rate of pay previously unseen in military history. The financial burden shifts to the German side as costs of stationing troops in Pekin rise, while China is expected to cover some expenses.
Two men strolling near 4S Lakestreet reacted suspiciously and bolted pockets as bystanders watched. A shot rang out hitting one man. police quickly detained a second suspect while residents reported a tense scene in the Lake Street neighborhood.
Death notices report a man leaving behind two daughters and a son. The obituary provides basic familial details but few dates or locations. Further lines appear garbled and incomplete.
Local items show Charlsburg fined $3 for being dry and Tom Bhelen fined $3 in police court for drunkenness. A marriage license issued to Ernest F. Dutton and Johanna M. Coughlin of Topeka. A birth announced for A G Atlan and spouse of Potwin on December 23, 1900. Funeral notice for Bishop Ninde set for Monday at Central Church Detroit. Geo Baker charged with assault remains in Topeka court.
The view divorce case was heard in the district court yesterday. The injured party was unable to ait. Carne 1 became ornne, alleted by tie Haller, but Ward repented the offense. A NAD on the street yelled Police Potent as a pollerman rushed around the corner to calm the scene.
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