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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1901
Page
4
Fragments from the period discuss tariff tensions with Russia, Bryan’s travels, Me Hanna’s stance on public service, and Carnegie’s philanthropy. Delaware legislature, Montana politics, and city governance in Bog are noted amid winter conditions and agricultural prospects.
The piece discusses deadlocks and political influences shaping state representation in the U S Senate. It contrasts Nebraska stalemate with Montana and Delaware contests, noting lobbyist and politician power, public wishes, and questions about who best represents each state.
Fragmentary text discusses rights of estate governance and popular welfare. It notes discontent with self interest in governance, urging action and warning against procrastination. Mentions a constitutional debate about popular vote and elections.
A garbled column of domestic aphorisms and satirical vignettes offers pointed reflections on women, marriage, and social behavior. The text mocks contrarian wisdom, vendor of ideas, and cautious advice in a fragmentary, puzzle-like manner.
A mosaic of quirky aphorisms and playful quips from a Philadelphia Record page. The text riffs on signing checks, the pen as a weapon, and social quirks, juxtaposing lines about luck, fashion, and public personas with humorous asides. It evokes a bustling city scene where wit and mischief mingle amid social rituals and observations.
A jumble of local items from Concordia to Wellsville with stray notes on farms, chickens, sheep, goats, a skating rink, a theater ad, a park project for Smith Center, a restaurant in Wellsville, a donated cow for the library, and railroad contractor Lantry in Strong City. The fragmentary column sketches life, commerce, and civic plans in a rural Midwest region.
A theatrical advance describes a lavish production of The Prize Jennico with dramatic plot twists. It notes Blanche Walsh in the lead and J. Thoke and Ben Stern presenting, with Emile Bergerat’s Josephine as a key role, promising a night of high stage spectacle in London’s social scene.
Fragmented text critiques social behavior and prejudice in a dated column. Mentions contempt for buying clothes for a wife, warnings against unproductive work, and commentary on love and marriage. Contains references to Seuss and a rural setting.
A dispatch summarizes ministerial aims in dealing with China. It notes expected claims, possible indemnity totals, and upcoming meetings with Prince Ching and Li Heng Chang to discuss questions about public buildings and confiscated property.
March reports from Fort Scott Kansas reveal the supreme offices of the Order of Seed Friends have suspended the lodge after the Kansas Insurance Examiner revoked its charter. The order claims 2400 members across Kansas Missouri Colorado and carried $17 million in life insurance. A suit by Dr J A Wells of Erie a national officer sought $300 and led to the quiet appointment of a receiver DC Dutton of Erie by Judge Stillwell at Yates Center. The receiver arrived to manage the lodge affairs as transfer of the Select Friends to another body proceeds.
A March dateline from Pretoria dated March 12 reports General Kitchener dispatches. The brief item notes weather and travel conditions affecting military movements in the region.
The ad urges workers overwhelmed by long hours to avoid nervous prostration and seek a “perfect Sarsaparilla” as the sole world remedy. It frames fatigue and fear of collapse as common, promising a unique product as solution, appealing to busy readers.
Dispatches from March 12 describe Boer and British movements in Cape Colony with De Wet near Hrandfort and two Boers hunted by forces under Gorringe De Lisle Grenfell and Henniker. Officials doubt imminent surrender of Gen Botha though armistice expires March 14. In Paris the International Peace Union debates protest to Britain over Hague violations and forms pro Boer international federation and committee.
Washington reports extended time to ratify reciprocity treaties for a set period to allow consideration by Congress. The extension covers multiple Caribbean and British territories with varying deadlines, including June and December targets for action.
Readable text fragment hints at a discussion of treaties involving France and a request or grant. Mentions issuance at a location or event. Lacks concrete names, dates, or outcomes to confirm full context.
A recount of votes cast for a member in the Birth Ward shows Williams gaining seven votes. The disputed tally involved a school election and the vote totals were adjusted by city clerks following protests and verification.
Kansas City dispatch reports Mr Allen was acquitted of planning and aiding the murder of John H Allen. The defendant Jim Harris testified but invoked the Fifth Amendment. The jury found him not guilty after the county attorney and state could not prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Mrs Allen cried as the verdict was read.
A chaotic tale from Wallace during a harsh winter chronicles a prank by lawyer Greene that faked his death. A coffin, a fake wake, and town superstition sparked by a hoax aimed at recouping funds reveal how desperation and bravado clashed in a boomtown scam.
Patient reports relief after using Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. Symptoms included cough, loss of appetite, and pale coloring which improved with the remedy. The druggist recommended continued use for persistent colds and entered illness.
London March 12 Foreign Office officials report no scope for further action in Britain’s reply to the latest Stator notice. The German obstruction to treaty amendments is noted, with no new steps expected and emphasis on abrogation implications for the Bulorer treaty.
Protests are urged as American and British policy in China faces debate. The article notes discussions in Want Nagi and London about perceived treaty terms, with German actions cited as a concern. It mentions Cherie fret Siveray in Hankow negotiating port treatments and a cautious tone about future steps.
The text appears as a garbled OCR segment referencing a war end theme, a pumpkin prize, teachers, army involvement, marriage, and a clown. It mentions potential plans and reactions but remains unclear with incomplete names and contexts.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a local notice or item with unclear names and dates. The readable portions hint at a person or entity referenced by Ina and a Benet or similar name. The piece lacks complete sentences or identifiable actions or outcomes to form a full card.
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