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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1900
Page
3
A garbled historical newspaper fragment surveys law, policing, and politics with mentions of Temple Court, London offices, and the U S election aftermath. It notes calls for road legislation, public libraries in Massachusetts, tax reform debate, Chinese issues, and social democratic gains, peppered with scattered names and international references.
A British export gazette summary notes growing American rail equipment sales to Cape Colony and South African projects. It lists orders and deliveries from 1860s through 1906, including locomotives, coaches, and rolling stock from firms in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with figures and contract references.
The article discusses how colonial officials and anti Britain sentiment risk shifting orders to American firms. It notes large tonnage and values at stake, cites an incident where Natal rails were purchased from Lorain Steel in Pennsylvania, and warns retaliation by British interests to protect home industry while urging prudent government action.
From the Arenson Globe comes a mix of curious observations and whispered tales. The piece notes a corset claim in Atchison’s Zaza display, warns of loafered storefronts, and hints at a man kissing his wife goodbye before leaving. It mentions a three trunks traveler and a woman with a large paltry attire, plus rumors of a girl acting friendly amid church and wage talk.
A jumble of dated quips and farcical proverbs appears like a colonial era specimen sheet. It mocks social norms about women, law, patience, and time with biting aphorisms and odd misprints. The piece blends moral maxims with wry observations on manners and fate.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record presents Quaker reflections on worship and modern distractions. The piece weaves casual social snippets and humorous asides about courtship, dinner, and local talk, noting the brisk pace of everyday life.
Fort Scott November 2. F G Lotterer formerly moved his Cherryvale brick plant to use local gas for fuel. He says Kansas gas fields are being exhausted with Iola and surrounding areas showing decline. Plants must drill new wells as fuel costs rise and output drops.
The Bats Nest building on Third and Olive in Leavenworth is ordered torn down after decades as a gang and trouble hotspot. Ownership shifted from a grocer to local tenants, with police averaging two arrests weekly for robberies. Fire Marshal Sprague supported demolition. Tony Pickett resisted, delaying action.
A broad, patriotic tone touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as an aid to digestion for people in the United States, Canada and Great Britain. The ad includes anecdotal testimonials from Mrs Den Fodred of Sun Prairie and others, claiming improved appetite, weight gain, and better health after regular use. It notes the product contains no opiates or harsh cathartics and is sold by druggists everywhere in the U.S. and Great Britain.
State officials debate liquor trade controls amid unrest in Lansing area. A soldiers' home canteen earned $1336 last year, while revenues, taxes, and enforcement drive propose tightening licenses. Officials warn tone of turmoil may persist unless law changes calm the scene and boost home fund revenue.
A dispute in Fort Scott concerns whether a resident can be compelled to own and maintain a property lot washed by the river. J A White abandoned the residence lot claiming no ownership, while the city asserts ownership of riverfront land down to China and seeks guard rails to prevent accidents. The lot fronts a north business street, remaining ten feet wide on a level with a tree.
Seduronie notes Cravens, 23, once of Cravens, an escapee from the penitentiary, is known locally. He was sentenced two years ago for robbing Hopper & Tweedy’s store at Hewins, six miles east. Former member of Bill Cook’s gang, Cravens evaded capture after Cook’s arrest and hid in the eastern county hills, briefly venturing out to commit robberies in Ute towns.
The hearing on Oberlin M. Carter ex captain of engineers U S Army to win release from Fort Leavenworth begins at 10 a m before Judge Caldwell in federal court. Carter may waive personal appearance. represented by Frank P Blair L D Carter and D S Carter attend. General Grosvenor and government officers arrive to press the case amid expected large audience.
Lawrence Kans Nov 2 A jury convicted Frank Garmont of murdering his wife with a neokyoke after defense argued he was not sane and acted in self defense. Witnesses testified the attacker seemed cool and prepared while seeking custody of his sons.
A switch engine left the track at Rone dale Kes and tumbled thirty feet into a ravine. Four men in the cab were injured. engineer John Kagan was taken to hospital unconscious. Foreman James Fitzpatrick, fireman John Bisnkenship, and switchman Peter Jansen were fatally burned. The accident occurred near Kanes City, Fort Scott and Memphis line.
Dramatic events loom as Innes and his world beating band cap a Crawford engagement tonight. The show includes operatic features and a famed electric anvil scene, with additional acts by De Crawford, Wilfred Clarke, and a Saturday matinee.
A city council committee plans the dedication of the city hall and auditorium likely on December 6. Officials including the governor mayor and president of the council will be invited to attend a program featuring the state's municipal band and other entertainment. Afterward a reception will be held in the auditorium with officials conducting the event.
L B Scott of Howard petitions the governor for a pardon to appeal a case in Cherokee and Carter counties. The issue centers on an unconstitutional footer in the court actions and whether the attorney general should intervene. The discussion touches on representation for a conviction and questions about relief or re hearing.
A COLORADO FLYER departs Topela at 1:00 a m on the Rock Island route heading toward a rapid start. The schedule emphasizes swift connections and improved service for passengers traveling to regional points.
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