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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
4
A garbled compilation cites politics and culture notes from diverse topics. It mentions campaigns, government roles, Catholic population data, economic trends, and regional anecdotes, intermixing names and places with speculative figures and events.
A Joplin News Herald item notes Kansans rally behind a controversial movement led by Mrs Nation aimed at suppressing liquor traffic. The piece discusses persistent advocacy, stage show critiques, and the potential spread to other states, highlighting public reaction and moral reform pitches.
A remarkable shift in American trade appears as treasury figures show imports rising slightly over the decade ending in 1900. Values for 1890 and 1900 indicate a gradual growth in total commerce with modest percent increases, highlighting overall expansion in the domestic market.
A fragmentary column reflecting on social observations and sayings. The piece features skeptical musings about money, authenticity, sympathy, and appearances with a satirical tone. Names or dates are not clearly legible in the surviving text.
The piece asserts scrofula and related ailments can be completely removed regardless of age. It cites Hined's Nareeparitia as healing a case and claims the patient’s face recovered with no relapse. The language reflects sensational medicine claims from a historic advertisement.
An advertisement urges readers to ask their druggist for Hood's Sarsaparina. It claims the tonic cures and keeps its word, advising to accept no substitute. The ad emphasizes reliability and brand name recognition for a nostrums style product.
A garbled column of quotes and captions mixed with stray lines about manners, women, wit, and theater. It reads like snippets from talky captions or a stage script, mentioning actors, “the foot lights,” and casual asides about men, women, and money. The readable bits are sparse and uncoordinated.
A garbled page notes AYHAWSER JOTS re AYHAWSER JOTS, teachers in county, shifts in school hours, and a new century claim. It mentions a Greenwood County lover selling a greyhound, a sexton at Gaylord applying for salary increases, and a clash over a church burning garden city goats. Various oddities include a Landaborg mill export to Venezuela, Pleasant Dale stage plans, and stray lines about Ten Nights in a Barroom and Uncle Tom.
A New York woman, Mrs. Anna Terry, weary of life’s battles, died after an attempted gas poisoning. Her son notes she came from a red family line. Police say the death followed a gas exposure and possible suicide.
Fragmented text indicates a report of smallpox near a school involving resident Daniel Tuber on Polk Street. Details are unclear due to OCR errors but reference to detention, a vaccination or exposure event, and a physician or authority involvement is noted.
A garbled report notes a Topeka man stranded after a letter from authorities in St Louis mentions Thomas sending Shugert to his home. The incomplete text references a painter and a site near Washburn, with mention of travel to the east and money.
Paterson N J prison hearing this day saw Kerr enter a guilty plea to murder in the first degree linked to the death of Simabe Wes. Judge Dine presided as Hardin counsel argued the case, with Kerr remanded for sentencing to a possible 16 year term or more. The proceedings also referenced clemency petitions from Campbell’s sister and a request from Dison for mercy.
In Chicago on January 2, the estate of the late Philip D Armour is petitioning for letters testamentary. The petition lists a total value of 16 million dollars, with about 14.9 million in realty. Executors named include the widow and other heirs, with transfers of property noted before death.
Councilman J. Warner led the Tupelea mock mayoral vote at the Republican Plambesa club with 526 votes while Lugbes trailed at 431. Other names appear in the fragmented tally including Netters Grimes and Col Jets, plus assorted items and figures.
At the Continental Creamery Co annual meeting in Denver on January 24 officers elected include J. & Parks as president W. B. Jensen as vice president C. Patten as secretary and treasurer Directors named are J. H. Molvane J. P. Parks W. F. Jensen E. Nissley C. F. Puttivon and others. Nissley had previously served as president.
Waiter Ss formerly of Topeka died in New York City Saturday from pneumonia after a grip. He was 28 and will be buried at Flushing, Long Island, by his uncle D. Masters. Amelia Better died at home 1000 Chase Avenue last night at 57 from dropsy. Funeral services will be Wednesday at 2 PM at the German Lutheran church, with interment at Topeka cemetery beside the Christian church.
Clare Hetoens and CW McClure will address Topeka audiences on railroad greetings. Engineer evangelist will open parts of the program with Congdon and Grout set as duel performers. A male chorus will provide music as evening meetings are designated for men only.
A garbled list records transfers and deeds including Bank of Fopeka to C. P. Cittany for 2400, 24 acres in Reserve State. lots in Kansas Avenue. J.C. Bor juerber tel 42,900. A. Bates lot 8 Kansas Avenue. W. G. Tandy lots 27 and Martin. Lae Herring lot 26 percent and Avenue. Samuel T. Hows trustee to First National Bank. and other miscellaneous parcel notes amid unclear names and dates.
The house speaker appointed Mesnrs Dials Grogeunar and Hichardson to a joint committee to arrange the centennial celebration of Chief Justice Marshall after passage of several minor bills. Mr Brassius of Pennsylvania chairs communities on.
The U S supreme court overruled demurrers in the Chicago drainage case and sustained Illinois and the sanitary district board’s position. The ruling affects use of the St Louis drinking water supply and directs future action to prevent further pollution amid tensions between Illinois and Missouri authorities. Chicago officials call the decision surprising yet merited for merits.
J and Chiles, a colored janitor in the House, contracted smallpox and left the chamber. He returned home on East Twelfth Street, fell ill the next day, and did not return to work. The family physician diagnosed the case as smallpox and reported no danger of fellow members contracting the disease as he had not been sick when he departed.
Mrs Diggs now expresses satisfaction with Mrs Nation and her forceful character. She notes Nation’s Bible knowledge and Shakespeare familiarity, approving her methods and suggesting she might assist if asked. The description portrays Nation as bright and remarkable in some aspects.
A pending bill in the Oklahoma Legislature aims to reimburse soldiers who served in the 1864 state militia and cover losses from October 31 to 184. A total of 319,352.44 remains unpaid. The note lists soldiers Erner ington and Indecember of the Kangos as killed in action. Address provided as 319 West Harrison Street, St James Hotel, Guthrie.
A report notes the committee on elections dropped the contest case of Buschow against Hopkins, stating they were satisfied he was elected and that the victory stands despite political differences. The article mentions plans to mail notices and travel by steamer to Europe, with family visitors and domestic plans referenced.
Desperate moves loom as Europe’s sugar circles fear loss of export advantages. Russian sugar may lose countervailing duties if a bounty is deemed payable, prompting German refiners to push for removal of duties to match expected Russian shipments.
Kansas City January sale reports Carnation a three year old Hereford cow selling for $3708, claimed to be the highest price for a Hereford cow in any country. Owner Clem Graves of Bunker Hill sold to Jesse C Adare of Mowetiqua. Other sales included a Columbia three year old cow at 1855 and a pear-ald cow at 1000. Jockeys in England noted. Comments on English racing and American trainers mention no antipathy among Hunglian riders, with blame placed on hangers-on during trips abroad.
Wits County authorities arrest H McKinney of Topeka on murder charges. McKinney allegedly killed farmer Robert Puckett after an altercation at Fredonis. Details are unclear due to damaged text, but investigators report Puckett died from stab wounds and McKinney claims self defense.
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