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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1901
Page
4
A jumble of political commentary and regional items references Addicks Roosevelt Dupont and municipal franchise debates. Scattered notes touch on street rights of way, public utilities, rail lines, and local anecdotes, with stray quotes from papers and mentions of hogs, schools, and quirky society bits.
Fragmented column shows moralizing prose on behavior and social judgment, with garbled lines about friends and duty. Scattered phrases mention religion, truth, and everyday life, reflecting a bustling but unclear newspaper snippet.
An 19th century advertisement claims skin eruptions and edema arise from humors inherited or from digestion. It warns against drying medicines and urges cleansing the body with Hood's Sarsaparilla to strengthen against return. It cites J. Winer Pranks WL and multiple testimonials promising cures. Buy 2 bottles today.
The text presents a garbled mix of names, places, and fragments from a local pages section. It references Whori ties, Colorado, Luxeon, an Anthony sleuth, a Towanda turkey, and Kansas towns, but lacks a coherent story or dates.
The upcoming graduation exercises announce Friday night in the high school assembly. The class presents a winter graduation program featuring essays like The Porto Ricans and Heroes and Hero Work, with students such as Gertrude Hart Nella Hill Grace Taylor and Carrie Summers delivering papers. The programme includes overture, invocation, vocal solo, violin selections, and the presentation of diplomas guided by faculty and the president.
The fictitious committee of the senate counts ballots in the Ross Finley contest. So far many votes have been thrown out on both sides but there is a noticeable difference in the vote count. The committee will examine this question tomorrow to decide if Finley is favored.
A meeting of the Farmers Institute at Overbeek endorses resolutions urging a semi-centennial exposition. The plan aims to promote state unity across diverse regions, with Topeka hosting preliminary events and Washington involvement highlighted by speakers and organizers.
Washington reports rapid grief after Queen Victoria dies, with Secretary Hay and Ambassador Choate conveying sympathy. London observers note formal mourning, while British embassies in Washington publish reflections on the queen’s long influence and leadership. White House lowers flag as unprecedented tribute marks the monarch’s passing.
The Topeka Flambeaus plan a fair in the Auditorium to raise about 2000 for travel to Washington D C on March 4. A street campaign, a drawing for a return trip ticket, and nightly programs by Marshall’s band and local exhibitors are planned to fund the journey.
President Soden of the Boston Baseball club has been at war with the American league. Billings, one of the triumvirate, is sought by newspapers. He says the league can offer only moral support and the privileges of the national agreement. He notes who profits and questions Somers resources and plans. The club aims to play at the South grounds next year with top baseball.
An early 20th century garment listing describes a male tailored cheviot skirt in brown and blue red accents. The piece features a smart front dip, short back, thigh cut, versatile wear options, and wide stitched bands with a new shaped source skirt design.
Tomson contemplates withdrawal from the agreement as negotiators note few desirable men remain. Most are ex National League players or YORI prospects yet to prove value. The new owner Ira must yield to end the stalemate, with the old Brotherhood having controlled top players and grounds, yet the organization collapsed in twelve actions.
In district court Judge Hazen ordered restitution after W Sweeney sued Chief Stahl over gambling paraphernalia seized at 803 Kansas Avenue. The ownership question favored Sweeney. Thompson paid 219 dollars, with bond posted for Gessner. Local notes mention Gould's troupe, Young People's Federation, and community events as Topeka headlines note several civic items and upcoming entertainments.
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