TOPEKA STATE JOURNAL REPORTS 1901 READER POLL AND NOTES
The Topeka State Journal discusses editorial observations on various topics from a 1901 era perspective. It references the Gate Journal, the New York Subway, Edward Ward, and King Edward VII with political and social commentary. It notes Oswald Haslett and Philippines moral conditions, plus General Otis. mentions prohibition of gambling and December 1 implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Haxter
Colorado
War Department
Philippines
Haslett
Islands
Otis
Debate Over Direct Election of Senators in Albany Argus
The Albany Argus questions the push for direct popular election of U.S. senators. It critiques methods that appear active but yield no result, noting arguments by Representative Corliss of Michigan. The piece warns of corporate influence and urges formal constitutional process through state ratification or a constitutional convention.
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Albany Argus
Eonayese
United States
New York
Corfles
Michigan
United States Senate
Nere
Darekker
Truud
Fragmented Atchison Globe notes and public woe
A garbled Atchison Globe item laments wasted time and poor advice. It cites Ellen Slope Rome and poverty at Lent, with neighbors uneasy about wages and daily life as men grow older and troubled by lingering fears.
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GLOBE
Atchison Globe
Atchison
Ellen Slope
Rome
Gay
River
Reflections of a Bachelor. From New York pressy
A fragmentary reflection on romance and dating urging caution in love. It notes that a kiss equals a smile, questions the value of excessive drinking, and contrasts one girl’s appeal with others. It hints that even after many declarations of love, one must seek reciprocation.
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New York
Disputed Oath Clouding Topeka Mayor Parker Case
A Topeka story claims Mayor Parker’s oath was given by Chas A Magaw not a Kansas resident, raising questions on legality. The piece notes Parker’s de facto tenure, Magaw’s immediate eligibility as police judge, and possible restoration of Magaw’s Kansas residency status after a brief absence.
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Parker
Chas. A. Magaw
Anid
Parkeer
Topeka
Supreme Court
Chai
A. Magaw
RecaGne
Kansas
Kansans
Topol
Mawaw
Nan
Four Year Old Daughter of Thomas Payne Dies in Fire Incident
The four year old daughter of Thomas Payne died last night in a fire accident described by local reports. Authorities are investigating the cause as mourners gather to remember the child in Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Payne
Tulea
House Committee Orders a Favorable Report on Cable Bill
Washington January 38 By a vote of to the house committee on commerce decided in favor of a favorable report on the bill of Representative Corliss of Michigan providing the details of such a government undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Committee On Commerce
Corliss
Michigan
J C M Elroy Lost In Transit
Fragmentary notice reports J C M Elroy missing after a journey toward Topeka with friends and family fearing he did not reach the destination. The brief hints at pursuit or concern from associates amid uncertain travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mazirey
Topeka
Secretary Hitchcock Pleads For Thomas Ryan Salary Rise
Secretary Hitchcock urges salary increase for Thomas Ryan, Washington, in a plea before Congress. The document cites Ryan as assistant and seeks raise from prior rate, detailing service and presumed duties. The text reflects a formal request for higher compensation.
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Hitchcock
Thomas Ryan
Washington
Jan
Ranpas
Photographers Hit Topeka for State Meeting Observers
State Photographers Association officers visited Topeka to discuss the forthcoming meeting. G Aphere of Fenecton City presides, with F Three Bright Stars noted among attendees. Old Treasure and regional remarks reported by the State Journal Ware.
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Euthor
State Journal Ware
Two Days Left at Kanaas Midwinter Exposition
Visitors have tonight Wednesday and Thursday to attend the Kanaas Midwinter exposition before it closes at 11 o clock Thursday evening. Attendance yesterday was light due to severe weather, with 2893 paid admissions on Monday afternoon and evening. The seven day total remains to be announced. The program features Rosaire the slack wire artist India class and new acts include John Dee the juggler and Pramondon and Amando in the revolving ladder net.
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Kanaas
Topeka
Kansas
Kansan
FS. Heigham
Rosaire
John Dee
Pramondon
Amando
Eagle Pancake Flour and Ralston Yeast Promote Good Bread
Crowds enjoy pancakes at the Eagle booth as Ralston yeast and Eagle breakfast flour brands showcase quality. The Ralston Yeast Co. in Topeka, four years old, cites store intake checks and daily salesman visits as keys to success under manager T. C. Betz.
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Ralston
Ralston Yeast Company
Topeka
T. C. Betz
Atlas Oats Company Free Premium Display At Exposition
An enterprising Atlas Oats firm promotes its Atlas brand by free premiums and displays in the exposition hall. The booth features decorated cereal displays, premium books, leather goods, and a sweepstakes offering a capital prize of $500 to fund an organ for the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Oats Company
Atlan
Exposition Hall
Parkhurst
Whder
Atlas
Pa Onta
Atlay Oats Company
Ptoneke Oral Boul Benclil Pipe Organ
Foli's
Coonior
W. F. Roehr Musle
Kimball
E. B. Guild
Peet Bros Soap Makers Near Major Kansas Factory
The Peet Bros company operates near one of the United States largest song factories, with nine different laundry soap brands produced. The note mentions Peet by products and a distinction among their products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sansas
United States
Kanesas
Song
Peap & Guy
Peet Bros
Com- OS
Peet
Machinery exhibits at Midwinter Kansas exposition
The article highlights J. & Sons of Enterprise Kansas with a water-take exhibit and specialized machinery for flour mills plaster mills and power transmission. It notes exhibitors including silk soap makers and a boiler by Sestanes two power and heating use, inviting inquiries to the firm for interested parties.
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Aaron
J. & Sons
Enterprise
B. Ehrsam
Kansas
Switserland
Beath
Ol C
Hoftenan
Southwest
FUNSTON ON METCALF IN KANSAS CITY INTERVIEW
Kansas City Jan 28 Gen Funston discusses a Washington inquiry into the killing of two Filipinos. He calls the Metcalf investigation a relitigation of a settled matter based on an Huskey affidavit. Huskey testified in 1900 before officers, claiming an earlier drunken admission by a Kansas officer. Funston denounces the insinuations and recalls Gen Wheaton’s career. Separate obituaries note Mrs Anna Mims and Mrs Martha Bird and funeral details.
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Kansas City
Funston
Washington
Metcalfy
Huskey
Kansas Regiment
San Metcalf
Army
Metcaifs
Kansas
Moteult
Senate
Gen. Wheaton
Rosswater
Rock Island Announces Kansas Midwinter Exposition Tickets
The Rock Island schedules round trip fares to Topeka for the Kansas Midwinter Exposition running January 30 to February 8. Tickets go on sale January 20 at all Kansas points and January 27 from farther points, with shorter windows for nearer origins. The expo highlights dairy packing, minerals, fruits, cereals, and fine arts.
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Kansas
Local notes mix court cases and city notices
Mrs J Peterson of 320 Jackson street is mentioned in health case notes. The jury in the Erita Dureln case in district court finds the defendant guilty on five counts. Norton Jenkins, accused of forging passes on the Santa Fe, is bound over in city court with bond set. Damages of about 1.50 were sustained by the New York Mercantile Company after a water pipe burst last night. A.several officials and members of an association meet at the Armory. Johnson of Seneca is re-elected secretary and Caldwell of Lawrence treasurer. A T Champlin of Newton is elected president. F Pankey of Minneapolis as vice president. Various names from committees and districts are listed.
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J. Peterson
Jackson Street
Ras
Board Health
Erita Dureln
District Court
Norton Jenkins
Santa Fe Road
New York Mercantile Company
East
Sixth Avenue
Ole
Siothang
Inter Car
Jon Guthrie
Association
Armory
Fourth
Avenues
EL ? Johnson
Seneca
EF Caldwell
Lawrence
Amroca A
Champlin
Newton
F. Pankey
Speleden Independent Exchange
Charles Marion
Niw
Minneapolis
Berry
Atchiwan
L. Brown
E Byer
Ottawa
Nelson
Smith Center
Escaped Alive Becomes Involved in Perry Family Row
In Perry court a case against Will Hutton Henry Bernard ex Topeka police officers and Eeith Willetts for disturbing the peace was dismissed with costs to the prosecuting witness Link Willetts. A family quarrel turned violent as Mrs Willetts confronted her sick husband at his parents home, with multiple injuries and a chaotic scene involving several relatives and witnesses.
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Perry
Will Hutton
Henry Bernard
Topeka
Eeith Willetts
Wiletts
Edett Willetts
Edith
Willets
Grantville
George W. Clark
Carl Goff
Willetts
Ternard
Hutton
Enders
Mim Witlete
Ihro
Snyder To Be Tried For City Clerk Post
Frank Snyder, Topeka street commissioner, refuses re signing but agrees to resign if the city council majority requests it. An informal secret meeting will discuss a vote, with the aim of avoiding publicity. Support and opposition lines are named among council members, and Mayor Parker seeks Snyder’s removal to appoint a successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Snyder
Topeka
Parker
Shyer
Mr. Snyder
Counglimen Snattinger
Chaney
Ironman
Swendson
Miller
Bergundthal
Myers
Nell
Snattinger
Bergundthat
Snyder
Hughes Parifican
Furman Baker
Henry M. Steele
R. M. Spivey
George
Mayors, candidates clash over street commissioner fate
Anderson is a candidate. Mayor Parker favors Snyder and backs his street commissioner. Parker says plans changed after a fixed appointment, while Snyder faces charges and a council split on removal. BL Juda resists changes, says he has not decided on terms offered by Snyder’s ally. Informal council session likely before next Monday night.
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Anderson
Parker
Snyder
Bnyder
BL Juda
Stet
Glover Snyder
Dorsey Freed Amid Multiple Wives Turmoil
J Owen Dorsey was released from county jail this morning after a chaotic case involving four wives. Mrs Dorsey No 3 refuses to prosecute, while No 4 accompanies her brother in law home and the polygamous husband returns to wife No 1. Costs totaling 40 dollars were paid by Mrs Dorsey No 3. The case was slated for city court tomorrow, but Dorsey remains free for now.
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J. Owen Dorsey
Dorsey No
Dorsey
Oberlin Postmaster mishandles mail sack incident
A report describes Oberlin postmaster stepping into a transfer station mix up when two mail pouches fell between streetcar tracks. He retrieves them and contemplates delivering to Putnam Post Office while a bystander questions duty and proper handling before the sacks are returned to the post.
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Oberlin
Topeka
Terems
Tate Journal Uttier
Binder Twine Seized in Prison Labor Trade
A seizure reported of binder twine alleged to be produced by prison labor in a Canadian penitentiary under investigation for misuse of into the.
Dowieites Debate Child Death and Legal Action
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss alleged church leadership Dowieites and a child’s death. Mentions medical care, farmed actions, and possible court proceedings. Details are unclear but imply legal scrutiny of responsibilities and remedies.
Pure Silver Mine Prospect in Niebart Montana
Two prospectors Dave Llwellyn and W H Harmon leasing the O'Brien mine report discovering what they believe is pure silver ore. They say the ore assays to about 18,000 ounces per ton valued around 5 000 dollars per ton in the white metal. Also notes Washington nominations and postmaster appointments from January listed as Brewater and Gand Junction selections.
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Niebart
Mont
Dave Llwellyn
W. H. Harmon
O'Brien
Stowater
Washington
Brewater
Gand Junction
Gala
A Doctor's Experience in a Small Town
A physician with twenty two years of practice notes farmers near town suffer stomach troubles from overeating. He observes town people also overeat but less, linking farmers’ heavy meals to biliousness headaches and clogged digestion while indicating a popular stomach remedy.
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Hera
Amall Place
Stonmch
Montith, U, A
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P. Maclennan
Ola
Paul Wieck
Mgreen al
Asaectare Press
Gate Journal
Frean
Eppert
Tnt
Sony of
Feport
Medicine Hat
New York Subway
Poultney Bigelow
Africa
Fifth Avenue
Cape
Hudeon River
Toronto
Edward
Corina Pars
Parker Story
House Committee
J.C. M’elroy
Bond
Herr
State Photographers’ Association
G. A. Phere
Fenecton City
Kansas Midwinter Exposition
Eagle
Coms Prises Ff. Fisapeke
Kangas
Funston ON
Metcalf
Anna Mims
Shadrach Fiima
Ecumeth
George Turlington
Helmont
Chester Marcets
Oakland
Judington
Martha Hird
Bernard and
TUL Council
Capitol Topeka, Kansas
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William Macferran
F. P. Bacon
Kansas Avenue
Topeka, Kansas
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Lillian
Nordica
Sopran
Indiana
Montana
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