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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
4
Partial text from the Topeka State Journal includes fragmented newspaper content with misspelled names and garbled phrases. The readable portions reference the publication and an author, suggesting an incomplete archival page.
Subscribers may have the paper mailed daily during summer for thirty cents a month with flexible address changes. Commentary questions city finances and salaries, noting banks, public debt, and a proposed plan to borrow or raise funds as the city contemplates mayoral and aldermanic salaries amid bank balance concerns.
The Chicago News calls Pompey a prime example of corruption amid a broader GOP struggle. It cites Republican factionalism, national policy shifts, and Populist critiques as it notes Butler’s alignment with party radicals and the call for stronger reform.
The text argues for public ownership of monopolies and regulated money supply, labeling the Populist party as progressive and protectionist. It references slavery, the Sultan of Satu, and a U.S. constitutional clause, noting enforcement powers and the need for enactment to back constitutional provisions.
A garbled regional draft recounts of odd events in McPherson Hutchinaga Garden City Topeka Coffeyville and Coffeyville again with a Leavenworth veteran incident and an Anthony man mishap. The tone hints at local misadventures and minor legal or social incidents amid heat and travel tales.
A quirky Atchison Globe column offers social advice on marriage and manners during hot nights. It jokes about fashionable white stockings, self-reliant merchants, and cautious compliments, ending with a brief report on a Never aa stub meeting where resolutions denounced a member's mother over a morning cleaning request.
Fragmented reflections discuss relationships and female modesty with speculative comments on men, women, and what qualifies as modesty. The text cites back references, mentions four letter words, and hints at social judgment in romantic contexts. It remains difficult to parse coherent narrative from the garbled OCR.
A fragmented Chicago text describes a scene where violin strings evoke a lush act tied to a scarlet fever charity. The piece notes a rare virtue amid crowd gathering, praising the music as a draw for donations.
Emergency notice states the post office will close at 10 o clock tomorrow morning due to a fire and that general delivery windows will reopen at 1 o clock in the afternoon.
A brief news brief reports a death by own action at Solomon in the Sdumas Cry area near Maheart. Details are sparse but identify location Solomon Kansas and likely local incident.
A depositor filed suit in the United States circuit court alleging a preferential lien on securities held by the bank. The case names Baris Wine and Prev K EL Poor as parties, with proceedings aimed at securing payment on a thirteen hundred dollar note.
Detroit July brief summary reports that the second National forint and Political conference adopted a platform endorsing direct legislation proportional representation direct candidate nominations equal suffrage for all honest elections public utility ownership eight hour work day government control of the medium of exchange home rule postal savings bank state insurance and workmen's compensation for industrial injuries while opposing militarism and urging peaceful arbitration. The preamble condemns monopolies wealth concentration and current overseas policy with a noted withdrawal of Prof W C Bahonnen of Chicago for speaking out of turn.
Sidney Lynirh of Cumbrites Mass presented a claim to Cook County recorder alleging ownership of 160 acres of land between Ath and Aoth streets Rhodes avenue and the lake. He states the land came to him from Jeduthan Smith seven years ago under a preemption certificate and patent and asserts possession of the residence property.
Ottawa Kansas July 3 A musical festival day at Ottawa Chautauqua drew about 1400 visitors, with 200 from out of town. The event featured a grand mixed concert at 2 and a read chorus arrival by Professor Penns, plus soloists Mrs Genevieve Clark-Wilson and Mrs Belle Brocknell Warner. Free admission to all choruses. the day proved expensive and not profitable.
Lyon County commissioners will ensure a 31000 allowance for supervising the building of the new courthouse and jail. Two local bills enacted by the last Legislature authorize this payment, printed in the statute book as chapters Ot and 2h. Governor Stanley’s stance against local bills helped push both measures through the legislature.
Carrie Nation, the Kansas temperance crusader, arrived in Flora II on Sunday night and spoke at the home of a local resident Monday. She lectured at a church and visited saloons where she denounced proprietors and urged entrance refusals, with police removing her when she was denied entry.
The Topeka board of health plans a ward based system with sanitary officers visiting every house monthly. Homes will be classified as good fair or bad and acted on accordingly with smallpox quarantine oversight and monthly reports to improve town health and reduce contagion risk.
J W Blossom former first ward councilman is ill with smallpox at 1112 Taylor Street North Topeka. His condition is not believed serious and he is quarantined at home. Blossom a Democrat served on the council in 1985 and 1999 and works in contracting and house moving.
A garbled early 20th century notice references a state official at 1 treTock near Pawnee Village with names such as Carter, Wierst, Charles Canes Una and others. It mentions a ceremony, a governor Stanley, and a grand arrangement involving dates and parties, plus references to Well Salt Lake and a sale of a paper by A W McCune and RC Chambers estate to William.
Secretary Swan of the state board of health opened an inquiry into Topeka water quality after residents filed many complaints about reddish water. He ordered bacteriological and chemical analyses, citing high iron content and debris. manager ONeill noted extra pressure as a factor and urged boiling water until results are known.
The article covers dedication ceremonies for the Illinois building at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo on September 16, with committee members present, a Lincoln quartet hymn, and participation by governors and officials. It also notes President appoints George W. Mark as assayer in charge of the assay office at St Louis.
A lengthy notice offers seven breeding does for sale on July 4 from Dutton House area. The ad emphasizes perfect shape and color and invites buyers to call for details.
The Sturges bank in Mansfeld closed its doors today amid private ownership and a pending deed of management to attorney Howard B. Dirlam. Receiver A. Peck was appointed later, and local figures including John Siermann were noted as associates in the unfolding event.
A fragmented notice describes the Brooks tract opening and nearby street improvements. It notes new lots, street work, and adjacent properties at Egl and Were estates with price and project details uncertain in the damaged text.
The report suggests State Superintendent W W Church hinted at issues during county auditions. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate Church and Nichole discussed the best possible outcome under the situation, with a readiness to refund or retain certain arrangements.
A telegram reports John P.T. Atherton of Quinny Street traveled from Toprin to Kansas City alleging a family dispute. The message states Atherton seeks medical care for insanity and mentions a sole family member connected to the affair.
Fragmented report notes deaths and funerals alongside a British horse racing summary from London. It mentions Pur sad and Croker s horse Beound with a July Newmarket meeting. Richards Croker's men and Rei! finish positions including a third place.
Dying from Bursa in San Francisco on July 1, an arty note appears with names linked to Topeka Temple Wo 2 and Rathbooe Giatere. Semen Mtare at K. P. hall 6th almi at 2.
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