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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1901
Page
4
A scrambled tasting of wire copy from the Associated Press via The State Journal covers assorted reports. It mentions Kansas finances, Pat Crowe, Sunday liquor sales debates, and a mix of political and social musings. The piece references New York World and Washington Post items, plus commentary on shipping, taxes, and local figures like mayors.
Harvard geologist Prof Shaler analyzes gold sources from lodes to alluvial detritus. He notes rapid cost declines in extraction due to cyanide methods and powerful equipment. He forecasts that within twenty years word-bearing wells may yield over 500,000 dollars annually, but alluvial deposits, widely distributed and rentable, will supply the greater share via dredges and new mining regions in the Americas and beyond.
In the Atchison Globe this brief item notes a two man effort to deliver talks from the grand stand. The piece hints at public reception and the contrast between easy talk and industrious behavior.
A satirical reflection on dating and gender roles. The piece notes women seek awakening to confirm a man’s memory of small duties, and men’s gaze as ownership is less desirable than genuine effort. It critiques aging, romance, and faith in love.
A quirky collection of aphorisms on love marriage and social behavior. Witty lines suggest caution about vanity duty and truth with playful misdirections and ironic observations. The voice mocks sermonizing and old-fashioned constraints through humorous modern twists.
A comic/observational piece using wry banter about experience, marriage, money, social pretensions, and public opinion. Light vignettes include a clergyman asking about stamping out divorce, a bachelor’s cynical quip, and a foreign nobleman’s air of opulence reflecting on belief and fear.
A testimonial claims Sarsaparilla purifies blood and improves health. The speaker lists benefits such as relief from biliousness dyspepsia constipation and nervousness. After taking the medicine he feels better and can work, with the ad urging Hood's as the sole effective choice.
County commissioners may refuse to pay A L Redden for prosecuting Shawnee county cases. Redden’s pay reportedly 25 per count and 30 days after sentence. Judges Redden and Reider seek 425 total for 17 counts. Commissioners question legal authority and fear future claims.
Georges Domme reports his wife was abducted by two men, John Dagan and George Kenrath, who allegedly came to his home near Kuehne's pottery factory in North Topeka. Domme seeks arrests as county attorney reviews the case while Domme’s brother questions motive amid a larger court dispute involving the Dorines, Dexans, and Kouradis.
Forecast discusses clear conditions with fair weather around Thanksgiving. Mentions unsettled phrasing and incomplete numbers. notes forecast from Roverse ment forecasters and reference to Northwest winds. Provides scattered hourly readings and temperatures, though several values are garbled.
General Manager M A Modge announced the Sante Py offices will be closed all day on Thanksgiving, with shops also closed. Rumors that departments might stay open part of the day were dismissed. the entire facility will close for the day due to rush of work and shortened days.
Street Commissioner Frank Snyder has workers removing sand from the summer laid pavement and using it to foundation crosswalks. Wheel commissioner Keown explains sand must remain on the surface to settle between bricks, despite complaints from residents about dust blowing into homes. The first pavement in town was College avenue, with sand removal completed last Friday.
Shawnee County commissioners approve purchasing a Bradbury steam roller with a stone crusher and road making gear to extend macadam west of Washburn College. The $2700 cost is to be funded by the special road improvement tax levy. The itemization mentions related excursion rates and distant locations in a fragmented note.
Sal nager Geo diuron announced a strict security plan for Thanksgiving Day noting officers inside the ropes and mounted guards outside to keep the crowd orderly. He said one ticket holder only admitted and emphasized preventing field intrusions by unruly youths to protect patronage and ensure a large turnout.
Judge William C. Hook refused to grant the writ of habeas corpus in the B J Billey contempt case from Reno county. He held lack of jurisdiction over prisoners and required exhaustion of state remedies before federal appeal, directing pursuit from state supreme court to the U S Supreme Court in Washington. Emiley, secretary of the Kansas Grain Dealers' association, was fined for contempt for refusing to testify under the anti trust law.
Four children at Potwin School were sent home as smallpox suspects after cases were reported to the city physician. The board of health and board of education follow rules. investigation continues. Locations include 109 Woodlawn Avenue, 111 Woodlawn Avenue, 44 Greenwood Avenue, and 247 Shawnee Avenue. Names of patients not released. The boards differ on whether the illnesses are chickenpox or smallpox, with adults acknowledging difficulty distinguishing between the diseases.
Miss Helen Vanderbilt Wackerman, a wandering lunatic from New York, was moved to Claybury medium security after an attempted assault on a nurse at St Giles infirmary. Lou Totes undergoes surgical prep at StorMont hospital. County warrants anticipated before Thanksgiving. Jake Kibbie jailed after Paula conviction for selling alcohol without license. Clarence Ottery guards bond at $500 after waiving examination for pawn shop burglary. Santa Fe worker Charles Johnson injured lightly by a sledge but returns to work. Judge Hazen noncommittal on waterworks case. Four Indians visit Dennin Jackson with a restricted permit. white horse confiscated. E S Knight in Goodland reports mule boom, contested by J S Murrow from Smith County.
The funeral of Octavia Caroline Thumlan, 30, was held yesterday from 28 Locust Street. The death of Kate Turkerman, at her brother I H Tockyrmin’s home, 207 Clay Street, was also noted with services yesterday. A stray snippet references Thanksgiving Turkeys and a humorous exchange between Mr. and Mrs. Newtywed.
Miss Mary J. Minus of the census office testified about the aftermath of the tragedy. She recounted dark halls, a frightened scramble, and a mistaken belief of a burglar before dawn. She described Mrs Bonine’s composure, comforting words, and remarks about not crying out, plus later references to Ayres and Bonine tensions tied to a February social.
President Roosevelt recounts his mountain lion hunt in the Rockies published in the November Scribner's. He describes lowering himself over a cliff to shoot a cougar, killing the animal after a tense pursuit, then pursuing another female who fled with cubs. Weather ran −20 degrees, the final kill weighed 227 pounds.
Henry Aultman a Santa Fe car repairer aged 41 or 42 died at Santa Fe hospital Sunday after being struck on the head by a shuttle ten days earlier while at the shops. He left a wife three daughters and a son. The family resided on North Polk street and he carried 4000 in life insurance with fraternal orders. EB McEtresn, who rescued past mastership at Osage City, has been appointed a rural route inspector in Kansas and returned from Chicago where he was questioned about his new duties.
A wealthy New York man was robbed of diamonds valued today after a hotel assault by two highwaymen who choked him and threw him into unconsciousness. He was taken to hospital with injuries and money stolen. authorities report recovery expected. The State Journal readers are kept informed.
Extraordinary values on fresh stock of electric seal scarfs and collars, imitation martens and sables at deep discounts. Plush items include electric seal scarfs six tails for 2 dollars, stone marten scarves 2.69, imitation sable 0.98, and electric seal collars from 1.48 to 4.98. Also French coney and hare muffs, and children’s angora sets offered. LADIES OUTSIDE WRAPS in multiple lengths and shades, with many pieces arriving by express. English Box and Raglan styles highlighted. Moderate prices for high class goods.
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