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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1904

Page

5

Topeka State Journal Summary of World Debt Figures

The article compiles global debt and monetary stock data, noting totals for world indebtedness around two trillion dollars and per capita figures by country. It lists major creditors and debt levels for nations including the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, France, and others, with per capita and national totals.

Mexico Ucslion United Kingdon Tlivlamlom Germany Commonwealth of Asatratia United States Kapiti Netherlandy St. New Zealand Antracht Switzerland Goldie Guatemala Honduras Helvador China United Kingdom Russia Woraar Italy Spain Austria Kingston Garmia Titu Mumitude New Zealand Commandial Australia Paetaen Yeance Urvensy Sisal Henitvens Fitte Argentina United Kinedour Netherlands Belgium

World commerce totals and import export misstatements analysis

Analyzed estimates of global trade values and the discrepancy between import and export statements. Notes misreporting of mercantile figures, the impact of transportation costs, and the scope of covered goods under misclassified expert and import data across participating countries and colonies.

Ta Harpe oil peys and births noted across counties

A jumble of local items reports small sums and oddities from Cimarron to Cheyenne County. Names like Ms Bult and a 325 dollar payment appear alongside births in 1787 records, parrots shipped to Chicago, dancing clubs in Chanute, and bootlegger rumors. Several small-town notices touch on unions, witches, and endless medical collections.

Bult Cimares Plessanton Herald Shake Root Turter Rooks County Concordia Excapen Cimarron Jacksonian Wallace County Chicaro Chanute Nate Dele City Ford Nate Amerean Peailey Cabifornia Michigan Sylickmen’s Union Parsons Cheyenne County

JeLoro Sights and Society Notes in Stee te

A fragmentary local column mentions private detectives, a Christmas season mood, and family health improvements. It notes a couple’s anniversary in Aracnas Civ Ste and hints at community events and social observations from neighborhood life.

A. Scarried Desiaiter Casines Matthew “Muller Aracnas Civ Ste

Pointed Paragraphs From a Chaotic Rant

A jumble of quips and misprints mocks gender roles and social norms. The piece critiques arbitration, economics, and vanity with stilted prose and scattered humor, reflecting a noisy column voice rather than a cohesive argument.

Reflections and Fragments From a 1920s Social Page

A damaged snmnacroma decorat piece presents jumbled dialogue and quips about fashion, nerves, doctors, love, and Messenger boys. Characters like Billicus and Slobbi appear in fragmented exchanges, hinting at a lively social column with humorous asides and stray notes on daily life.

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Prose

A satirical piece on romance notes how appetite, restraint, and perception shape relationships. It humorously remarks that women’s eyes and lips affect a man’s sleep and urges subtle, careful behavior to keep a partner content without revealing intent. The prose brushes with gendered quips and social observation.

New York

Four Stuck Island men in drunken fight charged with theft

After a payday spree in North Topeka four Stuck Island men were arrested at the Adatis house. One is charged with grand larceny for stealing a purse from Mike Medes, nearly $00 inside. Hewitt later claimed the theft, others are questioned. all were intoxicated and quarrelsome.

Jall Mike Medox W. Diewitt John Beal Pred Fe Offcers Smith James Asher Adatis North Topeka Helock Hewitt Mier Agter Medes

Kelley to Seek Bond Reduction in Rawlings County Case

Manhattan attorney Jobe Hessin filed for a writ of habeas corpus in the Supreme Court on behalf of Ed Kelley, the Safe Blower. Kelley, linked to a Rawlings County treasury bombing years ago, had a $6,000 bond set in Chicago. The Supreme Court reduced the bond to $2,500 after Hessin argued for relief.

Jobe . Hessin Manhattan Supreme Confe Ed Kelley Bert Lucas Chicago Kelley Rawlings County Lucis Hite Court of Friend Cp Hessi Supreme Court H. J. Pexjana

Dolly Varden Cancelled At Crawford Opera House

The Crawford Opera House cancels the engagement of Tula Giiser in Dolly Varden for Thursday night. The house will remain dark for an indefinite period and no further show attempts will be made until completion of talks with the Amusement Syndicate and city council. The syndicate attorneys claim no chance of buying the edifice and the council’s orders will be followed.

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Deaths and Funerals Mark A Tarbell

Tarbell died of Bright’s disease at his home after a long illness. He moved to Ranaae in September and left a widow and several children. The funeral will be held from Asmar church.

Mark A Tarbell Bright Ranaae Bi Tate Sears Jian Beesari Golored Santa Fe Asmar Cha

Judging Begins as Woman Declares Ownership Questioned

A Nebraska man claims ownership of a woman amid a legal dispute stirring local attention. Court proceedings focus on status and rights in a case described as a potential custody or property question.

Most Valuable Bird at Topeka Poultry Show Revealed

A white Plymouth Rock hen leads the Topeka poultry show crowd after scoring 92 percent, likely to win final prize. The 1-year-old Pan-Amer ican Hen from British Columbia Branch is already in the front rank of American breeders. Col J W F Hughes displays a rooster named the Marvel with 93 percent, cited as worth about $30, while E F Meyers of Bowling Green exhibits 25 Buck Lanshans including a 2-year-old rooster Choice Goods with 95 percent.

Fan Ammertoun Buffelo Plymouth Rock B.C Topeka Col J. W. F. Hughes Association Wyandotte Cincinnnati Detroit Kansas City E. F. Meyers Bowling Green Cot Hughes Camparion Missouri Fort Scott Neut Fal State Poultry Asssociation F. P. Bacon Chas. Steinberger Wi Keeney Col. Hughes E. A. Creel Carrollton Eectetry and Trenourer Missouri State Association Wyandottes Mra Creel L. G. Richards

Remarkable Hen Tops Poultry Show With 97 Grade

At the Big Poultry Show a hen earned a 97 from Judge W. S. Russell of Ottumwa Ia. Her owner J Wy dell of Devid City Neb declines sale, noting she could yield $25 offspring each with strong stock. Holt, her breeder, aims for first place and describes the bird as nearly perfect.

W. 5. Russell Ottumwa J. Wydell Devid City Neb Russell Vhos Owen Topeka Kanens Farmer White Plymouth Rocks David City Kansas City Kanes City J. W. Hal Lee's Summit Plymouth Rocks Branch

Entrance fee set at five cents for poultry shows

The note states a five cent entrance for chicken shows among large events. Exhibitors must be photographed by John Strickrodt today or tomorrow, and BP exhibits are listed with locations at Chicane and St. dams. Spectators face a minimal admission while details remain unclear.

Eehta Inston BP Conta We Jt Chicane St Dams John Strickrolt

Wages Cut 10 Percent At Car and Foundry Firm

In St Louis a 10 percent wage reduction was made for about six thousand workers at the American Car and Foundry company with officers also taking pay cuts. W. J. McBride says the move follows a downturn in business and parallels competitors reducing salaries. Headquarters are in St Louis with plants across the country.

St. Louis American Car & Foundry Company AO Min Ane Afrien W. J. McBride

Ridley Withdraws from City Council Bid

Ridley informs voters in Pith Ward that after careful consideration he withdraws his candidacy for the city council. He notes friends of Samuel T. Mowe and his own lean toward a joint ticket would split their forces, risking defeat and corporate interests winning. He thanks supporters and states this will be his final decision.

Samuel T. Mowe Orporition Ridley

Chinese Anatomy and The Five Elements In American Medicine

Describes ancient Chinese anatomy and physiology as faith based images with bones organs and vessels linked to five elements. Notes lung heart liver gall bladder and other parts tied to elements and planets. mentions lack of pulmonary circulation and cardiac valves while claiming multiple pulse varieties. Cites American Medicine as source.

Local Homeshold News and New Store Openings

The Home comers club will hold a sequin and thimble party at the Mex. i Miuchor home on Journewy street Friday after noon. Charles Morton, long a buckster wagon operator, opens a store at Ha was avenue, stocking small wares, poultry, eggs, candles and more. J. G. Larimer to lecture on The Modern Novel at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms.

Miuchor jQurney Priday Atterneo Charles Morton Pmat Hawas Avenue

Bristow's Work in Civil Service Debate

Washington debate on Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow's report. Mr Cooper asserts most indicted men entered service under the spoil system. reads Proctor's letter defending Bristow, praising his fearless, great work.

Washington Bartlett Bristow Civil Service Br. Cooper Wis Cooper Procter Louis

President signs proclamation to effect Treaty Wild Chit

Washington January 13 The president has signed the proclamation putting into effect the Treaty Wild Chit per official notice.

Washington, Jan

Humor of the Day bits and archival quips

A collage of stray jokes and witticisms recalling Bramwell and other figures, with snippets about witnesses, legal quips, and social scenes. The humor threads include a mock dialogue about witnesses, fashion at a church fair, and lightlines from various papers, reflecting a dated, caricatured newspaper humor tone.

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