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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on political chatter around a potential third term for the president, with references to Depew, McKinney, Roosevelt and Hartison. It critiques political maneuvers, military roles, and foreign affairs including Britain, the Philippines, and The Hague arbitration discussions.
The World article argues United States prosperity rests on key pillars. It notes the U S holds a large share of land population wealth and rail capacity. It claims high per capita wealth production, investment in education, and dominance in cotton steel and grain outputs as foundational to prosperity and power.
A garbled Atehisan Globe item hints at a record related to weed fading and shifts to a shirtwaist topic. Names and places are unreadable, leaving only fragmented references to graduates, weights, and a light walsh motif without clear events or outcomes.
Fragmented text describes domestic cooking, a fire department mishap, a boastful man, a wedding notice, and social scenes at a Lake Hera setting. References to a maidens, fairy prince, and a graduating girl hint at gossip and manners from an old era with scattered, non-specific details.
Fragmented humor and social commentary probe gender roles and marriage metalities. The piece jokes on women likened to cats and beauty spots while critiquing faith cures and domestic expectations, suggesting little change in male and female dynamics.
A collage of witty quips and social observations. The piece surveys manners, labor, money, storytelling, and drink with satirical barbs about geologists, machinists, and a Delaware peach remark, reflecting urban humor of the era.
A scattered Kansas items column notes the Athens postmaster's anxious resignation facing government resistance. Weather across Kansas is described as warming with storms and floods affecting Osborne and Labette counties. Various local incidents include church windows damaged, prohibitionings and farm market comments, plus reports on schooling, children, and regional curiosities.
Readable fragments indicate a note about a person born in 1948 and titled dining or tea context, with mention of a freight wagon and a group of vioddler boys. The legible content is incomplete, but suggests a local item noting individuals and a transport or event context.
Newport News officials warn that if machinists do not return to work immediately the Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock company yard may be closed or suspended. The piping and electrical departments are already suspended, with root men at the silo yard facing immediate layoff.
Fire crew answered a 12:00 call to a one and a half story frame barn on Madison Street. Engineer Williat Hamilton of Santa Fe owned the building and occupied it. The blaze damaged but did not spread to nearby structures. the cause was undetermined amid the chaotic scene.
West Newton officials report the pit at feeding the mine is extinguished and there is no longer any hope of rescuing the entombed men. The late afternoon scene indicates a tragic outcome with all efforts focused on confirming loss. Local authorities, miners, and families await formal statements.
A cyclone struck near Larchwood and nearby Lester causing severe damage. Ugiani's house was wrecked and he and his child were carried a distance and landed in a wheat field. Another baby was killed and several people injured as farm property suffered extensive damage.
A violent June storm hit Cleveland causing telegraph and telephone disruptions and minor property damage. Lightning struck a Bank Street streetcar, tearing a roof hole and setting it on fire. Passengers panicked and Gen Issae B. Sherwood of Toledo was stunned by the shock.
William Bristol and a woman identified as Blanche Bristol were arrested by Topeka police and handed to the state. The case remains in district court with Judge Hazen setting trial for Monday, June 17.
Mrs Bowman dies at home at 11723 Posters Avenue with announcements to follow. Convict breaks jail in Bronx City, Ik. June 1 Walem Plummer and Johnson sentenced to five years for highway robbery, escape last night. Brammel Gondman arrested in Chicago with stolen letters, claims inability to support family. Mrs McKinley improving, Dr Rivera reports continued improvement with specialists present.
Northampton mass June 11 the grand jury charged Mae Mabel Burt with larceny from Smith college on uneven counts. The dramatic proceeding details a claim of theft tied to a local case involving a family dispute and alleged intent. The report notes the victim’s effort and ongoing legal action surrounding the incident.
Dean Sykes preached at Grace cathedral on the license of the tongue and its harmful effects. He denounced evil speaking and gossip, urged doers of the word, and warned that slander poisons souls. The sermon sparked a controversy as readers debated its personal implications and a subsequent exchange with The State Journal.
A sermon quoted in full denounces evil speaking and slander as deadly poisons that destroy character and community. It warns that careless words linger, comparing them to a fire that cannot be quenched and urging readers to speak well or remain silent.
The No. 37 lae No. 2 departs Kansas City at 9 50 p m as a solid vestibuled train to St Louis. It includes Smoking car Day coaches Raelining Chair car Seats Free and Pullman Parlor car. Connections at St Louis union depot with Eastern lines for New York and Atlantic Coast points. Train agent P Nipps Topeka Kansas EH Ay Carthage Little Rock.
The State Journal reports that Mr. Sykes has resigned from his Topeka church amid repeated charges about his conduct, including tobacco use, causing divisions in the vestry and prompting a move to a distant mission. Witnesses recall his remarks and claim Monday's report reflected the facts as stated by the vestry.
A garbled local item references a city council gathering at an East street location near Bartonville and Arne. It notes a rural delivery route discussion, a June event, and a person returning from St Paul. The legible portions hint at a community update and names, but details remain unclear.
The weekly weather bureau climate and crop report notes warmer conditions and generally fair weather with heavy rain in the central area. Spring growth progressed in several counties. wheat harvest began in the south while corn and rice conditions improved with some wind and hail disruptions in others.
The witness confesses making damaging statements against army officers during testimony. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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