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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1902
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal discusses the Panama canal versus Nicaragua route options. It cites General Wood calling for gas rate cuts, mentions Roosevelt appointments, and notes potential rail and waterworks links, plus the Pottawatomile reserve settlement shaping Topeka’s rail future.
The Chicago Tribune tallies 101 lynchings in 1901, down from 186 in 1900, with causes including murder, criminal assault, race prejudice, arson, and theft. It notes 23 whites, one Indian, one Chinese among victims, and lists states with lynching history, emphasizing Mississippi and Texas as high counts.
A study of statistics contradicts beliefs about lynching causes. It shows murder charges relate to few lynchings while other factors such as gambling drunkenness desertion from work and disorderly conduct were cited as reasons. Entries include offenses like insulting letters slapping a child and counterfeit money.
A fragmented column notes farmers hauling small wood loads and reflects on social quirks in Atchison. Observations cover church seating, impressiveness versus truth, party invitations, a Kans Day banquet, a groom’s pride, and cake varieties from one batter. It mentions Atchison women, teenage entertainment for fundraising, and aging church members grudging at a worldly plan.
Fragmentary reflections from the New York Press piece notes a wise woman and serpent imagery. The text alludes to resolutions, thirst, and control, with garbled phrases about a mind and a man named Bowie. The passage is incomplete and presents as a stray newspaper fragment.
A fragmentary Chicago News item comments on luck and money markets. It notes that the gold cure appeals to some and peace of mind follows risk, while warning that unfounded certainty leads to trouble. The piece muses on wisdom, prediction, and the roles of men and women in modern life.
Fragmented lines note reflections on meddling and medals for quiet folk. The text mocks the new woman idea, mentions a calendar on a wall and a poetical style. The piece reads as a collage of aphorisms and social observations from an old publication.
Catarrh is described as blood born with inflammation of the mucous membranes and dangerous neglect can harm digestion and health. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to cleanse the blood and permanently cure many, with a California testimonial noting restored appetite and sleep after three years of catarrh.
Hood's Sarsaparilla claims to cure illness and improve health. The advertisement urges readers to buy Hood's today rather than delay treatment.
Incoherent OCR style dialogue shows neighbors arguing about a morning tea and remarks about husbands. Partial quotes include Mrs Muggins and Mrs Boggina with mentions of bare-faced tea and whiskers on the West husband, context unclear.
Alice Roosevelt is invited to Yale as guest of Clive Duval and will stay in New Haven. She plans to attend college events including chapel, glee club, and the junior promenade with chaperone Mrs Roosevelt. The Vanderbilt family and Mia. William Shemfeld Cowles may attend.
Washington January 3 the president sent nominations to the senate including tiecee M Shaw of Iowa for secretary of the interior Wisconsin post taantor gerfocal Tobe Aes A Crogeland Missouri minister consul general to pipers reas Alphonse J Lespinasso of New York consul at Tapan Mexico Treasury Conrad N Jordan assistant treasurer at New York Geo W appraiser of merchandise district at New York Surveyor of ee Rock Island Port of Surveyor United States afternere Frederick es Wave for Arizona Sardis Sameerfeld United States marshal Edward G Kennedy B V Daniels George L Robinson Indian agent Fork Berthold agency North Dakota Geo P Bennett register land office Rapid City South Dakota Westmasters Wyoming Pery Le Smith Pawline Indian territory B Bessey Clare Kantas Frank Harlow Kingman Evan FL Roberta Oskalonsa Lavi Pe guson Wellington ieper Horton
Deputies of the United States marshal’s office fail to serve subpoenas on Embry general freight agent of the Rocky Island and on Margrey assistant general freight agent of the Santa Fe. They appear as witnesses before the Interstate Commerce Commission in Kansas City. Margrey is reported out of the city to avoid meeting the subpoena. Embry cannot be located.
Delegates arrive for the annual meeting of the State Board of Agriculture with opening session at 4 o'clock this afternoon. The program includes addresses by state officials and university experts, with sessions through tomorrow on topics like wheat, breeding, and agricultural policy, centered across multiple sites in the state.
Rev J D Countermine defends his attack on newspapers as pious, penitent, and contrite. He argues abuse by the press fosters anarchy and defends his aim to curb yellow journalism while acknowledging misstatements and urging ministers to study newspaper operations before condemning it.
A editor in defense of truthful reporting argues newspapers must present facts, not sensationalized opinion. The piece criticizes Countermine for careless sourcing, urging accountability and calling out arrogant newspaper abuse of public figures.
Washington January 8 The house committee on public lands will consider grazing bills offered this session. Bowersock Kansas introduced a measure favorably endorsed by cattle growers associations and farmers organizations in western states. Stephens Texas introduced a similar land leasing bill with key differences. The Bowersock bill caps leasing to 640 acres per party while Stephens allows up to 56 sections. Stephens favors state control funding irrigation with half the lease revenue to the state and half to the national treasury, whereas Bowersock allocates all revenue to a fund for interior department reclamation of arid lands.
New York cabman Jane Richard F. Leake obtained a restraining order worth 1000 dollars against former Secretary of the Treasury John G. Carlisle. In city court, the motion sought two thousand dollars for personal injury. On December 15, 1858 the Carlisles arrived from Washington and hired Leake at the Twenty third Street ferry to drive.
A seafaring item valued at 3300 was found in a pawn shop. Mr Carlisle reported the theft and Leake was arrested and charged but indicted, tried and acquitted due to lack of evidence. He then sued Carlisle for damages.
orthodox church members debated Bishop Potter and Dr. Rainsford on the temperance issue at a Church club meeting. Potter called prohibition a fraud and failure, urging education of the masses, while Rainsford argued the saloon is a democratic institution and should not be banished by force, criticizing temperance unions.
Former Police Judge Gordon attempted to hold court in a city jail corridor after police denied entry. He took a position behind the table and ordered the keeper to bring in the prisoner, refusing to adjourn until noon. Gordon says he will file court proceedings to secure what he claims are his rights.
President Jones of the Stock Yardy bank north of East St Louis Illinois said the robbers left no clue after blowing the safe. Officials believe experts carried out the break in. No tools or damaged books were found and only 9500 dollars were recovered from the 3500 dollar loss.
A January charter issued by the Missouri secretary of state creates the Br Lant Memphis Southern Railroad with capital stock of 13 million 660 thousand. The planned line runs from Crystal City in Jefferson County to connect with the St. Louis and San Francisco near St Louis County. Directors include Newman Erb of New York Jane Scullin Hugh McKitecek and Charles Goyert of St Louis plus Frederick Ayer of Boston and Summerfield of New York City.
A collage of humorous snippets from various 19th and early 20th century papers. The items parody employers, literature, politics, and daily life with economy and wordplay, including prompts about money, coal, and Christmas gifts. Named periodicals and figures appear in brief captions and quips.
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