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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports a feature by Frank MacLernan on a home lease and subscription topic. The text references a New York office and full lease details, with disjointed notes about the newspaper’s structure and transmission of the night report.
A garbled rail of clippings mentions subscription rates for the State Journal, staff notes on strikes, price cuts for Sunday editions, a Turkish sultan reference, and scattered snippets about irrigation projects, political figures, arctic expeditions, and Peary. The readable portions touch on editorials, labor actions, and exploration news from 1916 era.
Three of the ten steel companies are heavily affected by the strike. The United States Sheet Corporation major plants include Amerian Steel, Steel Hoop Remnants, and American Type. About 45,000 workers are union members and 2,000 are non unions. The unions demand a standard workday and control of plant operations. The unions argue the employers resist and threaten to hire nonunion workers to bypass the union. The dispute centers on recognizing union rules and scheduling across plants nationwide.
The Steel Colosens oppose a union plan to force capital to negotiate directly with labor as a so called gigantic ebrct condition emerges. The union seeks direct dealings while management resists this shift to preserve their current bargaining structure.
Fragmented OCR item references a Sunday school event at Psolemon Now eats uD and a Wellington Jamites Teal feature about a 1090 foot gas pipe. Mentions Baldwin of La bert Boernet, Decatur county celebration, weather, cherry orchards in Kansas, an Oberlin man with a damaged purse incident, two girls on a train encounter, and local gossip fragments.
OCR fragments depict social critiques on labor, jealousy, and class, mentioning alarm clocks, fires, and aging. The text references poor conditions, sensory discomfort in heat, and moral judgments about women and ambition, with stray names and quotes reflecting a distressed, dated public discourse.
A fragmentary prose piece offers pensive lines on faith, social chatter, and personal doubt. Sparse imagery hints at conversations over the telephone, vanity, theft, and self confidence, with references to Eve and a nameless speaker's introspective mood.
Reflections on women and temptation, arguing that women face social shaming for love yet resist harsh judgments. The text portrays a man’s blunt view, noting women’s supposed temptations and referencing moral expectations in society.
A fragment from a Chicago Newny text laments moral decline and social errors. It mocks guile and sport while invoking marriage, wealth, and mortality with a cautionary, satirical edge. The piece critiques balance and reason, likening it to featherweight judgment.
A garbled collection of quotes and esoteric lines references a misaligned speaker. It includes remarks about credit and pride, a polite refusal of pie at Minuet, and a skeptical view of luck, success, and marriage. The text resembles stray editorial fragments from a bygone column.
A dispatch from El Reno reports a suggested cooperative Populist town in New Choctaw country with Jobo Curran as authority. Mrs Diggs denies plans to move to Oklahoma and says she will stay in Kansas due to financial and political reasons, while criticizing the notion of building a new town in the region.
A work train wreck on the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe line near Emporia Kansas kills Frank McDonald of Fredonia and Cyrun Wing of Chanute and fatally injures Cromwell Luke of Chanute. Bridgewan George Clirk suffers multiple injuries as a crane derrick car derails and topples on the curve, burying workers under wreckage.
In Coffeyville Kansas a man named Hogan killed his wife and hid her body in weeds before fleeing. Authorities pursued but Hogan died from illness before justice could be served. Citizen reports note three new drinking fountains installed by the Topeka Water Company with free ice from the city.
Reports claim new ice sub stations will sell ice direct to residents to skip retail wagons. Local businessman Curtis and others deny knowledge, while manager Dickey suggests arrangements may exist. Several alleged sites listed include Frank Newland, Geo Heffner, J A Dickinson, Davis Mercantile, and Le Osborne in Topeka. North Topeka mentions Crystal Ice and Kansas avenue.
A Missouri Pacific special from Kahens City reports at 10 o'clock no rain fell over northern Kansas lines yesterday afternoon or last night though heavy clouds prevailed. This morning was clear and hot in northern Kansas with continued dry conditions expected.
Salty 18-One inch of rain fell early this morning at Sterling. The brief shower comes as the farming season progresses with estimates of soil moisture improving conditions for crops. Local growers report tentative plans to proceed with field work as weather cooperates.
Muratio J. Sprague died in Gibraltar where he had served as United States consul since May 12. His son Richard L. Sprague, vice and deputy consul, may be appointed to the vacancy. The Sprague family has long held the Gibraltar post since 1892 after Andrew Jackson first named a Sprague to the office.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses negotiations and a joint commission, with references to potential profitable continuation. The readable portions indicate talks on cooperation and future engagement, though many words are garbled. No clear names, dates, or places are established.
Chicago July 18 Judge Kohissat of the United States circuit court refused to issue an injunction against railways enforcing rules against accepting mixed car load freight. Brokers had sought to block Grand Trunk and Lackawanna lines to allow aggregating shipments for lower rates. The decision aligns with railroad positions and will have broad impact.
A Santa Fe Office clerks group from the office of W J Healey will travel to Hi Hen o Oklahoma to register for a government land lottery. The list includes Mrs Teenie Boenker Missidiitun White BE Sella C B Ludington BL Zellers A J Awn Pribbie C Bunning Hichara Al J 0 MecGinn B Ormabes F Bobinette BL Forsythe J E Hooper.
In Ayracuse New Jersey on July 1 Cooley and Jees, released by local management, dispute why they were not paid for services rendered after their dismissal. Mediacun, who ate, hn Money coming tethem, Coo ey n er cannot understand why were not paid up when they were that their services were no longer.
The weather bureau reported thunderstorms expected tonight in St Louis Missouri with uncertain turnout and possible night panel activities. Forecasters warned of unsettled conditions and potential disruptions into the evening.
The fragment describes herbal and cosmetic remedies promising cures and skin improvements. It mentions Dr. Fowler’s Extracts and various tonics, with sales language aimed at promoting a new model of skin care. Public appetite for miracle cures is evident in the period’s advertising tone.
In Scranton on July 1 a special session of district No 1 United Sisterhood of Firemen ordered workers to return to duty. District President Nichole declared the sympathy strike ill-advised and directed members to resume duties despite ongoing tensions with the International Association of Firemen.
Governor Fishback of Arkansas chairs a committee report urging arid land reclamation, storage dams, and state action to encourage development. Proposals include Pacific railway, Nicaragua canal support, intercity trade, and river harbor funding with a five member committee to present next Congress. Also a Pittsburgh note reports Amalgamated’s strike fund contributions totaling about two dollars weekly per worker.
An unclear fragment mentions a reunion event at Frewige with civic participation and a call for every citizen of a town to join. Names, places, and dates are garbled, but the piece centers on a community gathering linked to a regional trend.
Governor Hitt will christen the United States ship Muto in Portland, while Mrs Mary Preble attends. The vessel, built by a Philadelphia yard, is set for launch amid ceremonial honors and official participation.
Local items note Roy Crawford returning from Wienta and T W Davidson of Mills dry goods in Colorado Springs. Mrs John Bauer travels to Denver for three weeks with her auuter L Studer. Rock Track official at Horton is here. Regiment band heads to Ottawa August 1 for Celebrations. Police court notes name Charles Lane sent to penitentiary. Fire at Oxford hotel and boiler shop blaze report. Local business mentions Victorax Baking Powder advertised.
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