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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1901
Page
4
A garbled AP story from the Topeka State Journal describes wire-fed news processing and publishing procedures for an afternoon paper. It mentions featured events, telephoners, leasing notes, and the paper’s status as a member of Associated Press while noting wire transmission over lines for the sale of the edition.
The article surveys various topics including a mail subscription plan for the State Journal, New York and Cuba railroad commission findings, irrigation in Colorado, and bond markets. It notes President actions, political shifts, and the potential election of figures, with mention of Col. Bryan and press commentary on remedies and party acts.
A garbled string of place names and events mentions Gray County Highton Briar and Topeka with stray references to a church social, a free balloon gift, ice cream, lanterns, and a weather list tournament. It notes a Kansas woman who tends trees with dough and apple panne, plus a Denver Pont medal remark.
A fragmented Atchison Globe item mixes stray musings on love, marriage, weather and social advice. It references a boy nicknamed Tabby, a woman of affection, and casual remarks about marriage and chance, ending with a scene of a woman opening a yellow envelope.
A collage of quirky lines and aphorisms on music, drinking songs, and clever reversals. The piece skewers social actors and common sayings with playful misprints and wordplay, ending with a witty twist on a classic proverb.
J W Nash arrested by police for violating the city license law. Report mentions others, including a scalper named Nesh, who refuse to obtain licenses and plan to fight the case. Quote shows Nash questioning why licenses must be held when others do not. Authorities emphasize failure to comply with license procurement.
A description of an event at Saint Jean church mentions a relic display and attendance by locals. Pat Erte and others attended as the ceremony proceeded with several remarks noted by witnesses. A woman from the area reportedly refused to share her portion during the proceedings.
Fragmented OCR text references a Missouri city and jail theme with unclear phrases. Names and specifics are unreadable, but the piece hints at local governance or public order matters within a jail context without concrete details or dates.
Hiawatha July 26. Gov Morrill at his home draws stark contrast between the current drouth and 1860. He notes longer duration and harsher hardship then, recounting bare harvests, ruined crops, and widespread financial strain in Brown County and river counties as settlers endured cold winters, scarce rain, and emaciated livelihoods before fall rains arrived too late.
A man claiming to be James Gray formerly of Valentier Michigan and Chicago was arrested on suspicion of involvement in the Fosburg murder at Petersfield Massachusetts. Gray had just left jail after fifteen days for a hotel hat theft when detectives nabbed him. Detectives tied him to burglary and shooting a woman near the Fosburg tragedy and learned he had shown unusual interest in a reporter at the Fosburg trial. Gray said he was from Indianapolis but no trace exists there. Authorities traced him to Union Pier and Chicago before Cumberland.
San Francisco July 26 The government plans vast improvements to fortifications around the harbor. Presidio commander Colonel Hawkes received orders and staffing to install heavier ordnance and strengthen coastal defense at the gate. Captain J A Mitler is among the officers assigned to the project.
Walter McClain colored infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert McClain of 1405 Washington street died last night of complications. Funeral tomorrow at 3 pm in Brown's chapel Twelfth Street, burial in Topeka cemetery.
Fragmentary report from New York on July 20 describes a case involving a widow and a man allegedly attacking her. The text is garbled but implies a violent event near a farm or district with mentions of a road, injuries, and a pursuit.
Mrs Sunan Stahl, longtime resident of Potlee, died after a fire related incident. Authorities indicate the cause may be linked to a heater or heat source. The funeral is scheduled to be held at Auburn.
The navy orders Admiral Dewey to preside over a court of inquiry, to convene at the Navy Department in Washington on September 12, 1901, to review conduct in the Santiago campaign, movements of the flying squadron, coal supply, blockade effectiveness, and the actions of Commodore Schley and others, with open cross examination and full reporting to Secretary John D. Long.
St Louis will see the Het only of the Besri-Moulan run and end of the Cave's famous entertainment era. A syndicate of St Louis and eastern capitalists has secured an option on the cave and a company is forming to erect new ventures. The cave, long famed for light opera, hosted the production of Patience and dates to 265% era with ownership passing to McNeary in 1881 after Christopher Numte. Hand concerts were previously attractions.
Mrs Ella Lamb a widow and longtime employee at Robinson Marshall clothing store on Quincy Street succumbed to heat Thursday. She complained of the heat Wednesday and did not work Thursday fore noon. she rested at home, did not return, and died about 4 pm. Funeral was held at 3 pm with only a daughter Mrs W Hearnden as surviving relative.
July 7 Middlenborg Kentucky report describes a supposed wild woman terrorizing the Creek district. Witnesses say she is a long haired womanlike figure who drops from trees and causes fear as residents flee into brush. Police and residents pursue with searches but the creature remains at large. sightings spike nervousness across local communities.
Bowling Green July 24 Rudolph village near here faced a crude oil deluge when an eastern shot well erupted into a high gusher. Oil sprayed over the town windward, flooding streets, disfiguring tombstones as a burial service occurred nearby. No fire. extensive property damage prompts repairs and cleanup.
Hearing to block federal government from opening reservations for settlement began in El Reno. J. W. Stockborn, U.S. attorney, argued treaties with the Indians have no more standing than treaties with foreign nations and could be broken after abrogation. new enactments would govern the issues.
G Schmidt and wit travel to Buffalo and other eastern locales while Governor Stakan joins summer bachelors at an uptown restaurant. Burtio, special agent of the department, resides at Ganien Cite, with headquarters at Draige City. Rev. 3. H. Hansom’s five year church tenure ends as heat and conditions prompt actions. The city electric light committee plans a tour and new contracts for lighting and relocations amid ongoing projects.
A hunter recalls a hunting trip near Crom pond with John. A deer mother and fawn appear. the fawn leaps and tumbles as the mother watches and guides it toward water. The narrator reflects on a camera mishap and the vivid memory of the scene and its beauty.
Tong Sing loses interest after a costly poker hand, wasting 5000 in the pot. He turns to dissipation, abandoning pursuit of the game.
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