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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1901
Page
4
Readers are reminded of subscription terms and rates while the State Journal promotes its New York and Associated Press services. Clipped items touch on government bonds, political figures like Roosevelt and Gage, and taxes, with mentions of upcoming elections and fiscal trends impacting revenues and expenses.
The text alleges Omaha detectives press Callahan, claiming involvement with Pat Crowe in the abduction of a youth named Guihy. It argues Callahan should be released and accuses authorities of acting to coerce him into helping.
Secretary Coburn of the Kansas State Guard of Agriculture argues Kansas leads cereals production. He cites government reports and Wilson figures to show Kansas wheat and corn values exceed those of rival states for five years. The pamphlet, Priday and State Journal reprint, defends Kansas against semi arid region claims.
The piece notes a debate sparked by General Alger’s charge that some reporters fled to transports during the Las Guasimas fighting. It highlights Henry Allen of the Ottawa Herald as a Kansas representative who may need to defend his bravery, recounting his own actions with Troop L and noting his not being wounded.
In Cincinnati Methodists debate permanent union of the Methodist Episcopal Church and the church south. Reports favor pooling resources to unify preaching and finances, arguing combined strength would better serve rural congregations and advance gospel principles. Enduring grievances should yield to peace and shared mission.
Albert Griffin renounces prohibition as the path to temperance, arguing moral persuasion and active campaigns are superior. He critiques prohibition’s political role, cites Kansas City liquor interests, and says Topeka’s shift from Meense to prohibition shows mixed results, urging continued moral effort alongside policy.
Editorial urges Topeka citizens to back a midwinter exposition at the Auditorium, arguing unity over obstruction, noting benefits to public institutions and libraries, and predicting visitor traffic from surrounding towns. It dismisses fears of harm and mocks those labeled as behind the times while promoting civic advancement.
Topeka residents advocate rapid Washburn expansion and strength, citing a $50,000 observatory gift and rumors of further donations. Trustees say brighter prospects loom, with a presidential leader capable of advancing the college like Peter McVicar did.
Commentary ridicules Kansas officials debates over a statue of Ceres as state house symbol. It compares the controversy to ancient myth clashes and suggests odd solutions from Mother Goose to a giant figure with a hose nozzle to manage irrigation fears. The piece notes delays waste time and warns of impractical, sensational propositions.
A column from the Atchison Globe offers humorous comments on local manners. It lampoons social trends and etiquette, noting men in buggy life, conversations, and child care, with playful jabs at dress and domestic roles in town.
A reflective column notes a cautious magistrate hesitating to commit and jokes about singleness, love, golf, and energy spent on recreation. It contrasts the ocean greyhound with the catboat and preserves a light, opinionated tone typical of the era.
Fragmentary prose offers satirical aphorisms on self discipline hypocrisy and human behavior. It mocks pretensions and blurs between professions as a chiropodist and hairdresser meet, illustrating how extremes converge.
William Allen White's book of political stories titled Stratégems and Spoils draws western life into sharp focus with tales like The Man on Horseback A Victory for the People and A Triumph's Evidence. It is well printed illustrated attractively bound and headed for good sales.
The November issues of multiple magazines are summarized, highlighting contents from The Atlantic Monthly, McClure's, Lippincott's, Harper's, Ladies' Home Journal, and others. Items include articles on American humorists, the Great West, portraits of notable figures, fiction, essays on The United States Army, relations with Japan and Russia, and editorial features.
A historical note reports Delaware lacking representation in the United States Senate. The passage summarizes commentary by Hon. Martin Dodge on road improvement efforts, mentions a November issue of Polar Science Monthly, and references Darwin and Wallace's 1855 evolutionary announcement. News items include sports, accidents, and local incidents with neutral, non-graphic phrasing.
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