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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
4
The excerpt blends quaker reflections on virtue with whimsical proverbs and satirical asides. It includes comments on exports, honesty, and social behavior, interwoven with humorous musings about loafing and manners, concluding with scattered maxims on prudence and character.
A garbled scan of late 19th century editorials references Maine and Vermont straw polls, foreign affairs, and political shifts. It notes public disinterest in campaigns, mentions Grover Cleveland and Tom Reed, Bryan’s stance on free silver, and calls for cooking to be taught as a science while debating labor dignity.
Fragmentary note mentions Chicago Journal and comparisons of newspaper quality in a likely editorial or commentary. Text is incomplete with garbled lines and missing context, preventing clear identification of events or outcomes.
The article notes a sustained rise in exports of manufactures from England, highlighting daily and monthly records. It cites monthly peaks of about one million dollars in exports and mentions shares of total exports rising over time, with figures from 1840 to 1900s, illustrating rapid growth in manufacturing exports and the calendar year percentages. It emphasizes consistent expansion, including Sundays and holidays, as part of a landmark trend in trade.
Fragmented observations describe how women in Pekin faced scrutiny during a siege with notes on modistes, court etiquette, and visits. The piece contrasts social expectations for girls and women, urging modesty and propriety as paths to success while touching on medical ads and sensational claims.
In Kansas, a burglar opened fire on a pursuing officer injuring the officer and his companion. Police chased the suspect who fled the scene as detectives review the case for motive and possible additional arrests.
Emporia School will have 2,000 pupils this season. In Wichita on Sept 4 Officer Osborn fought two burglars after a screen was cut to gain entry. He arrested them, one escaped briefly and fired blanks as the other was captured and jailed. Lillie reported cloth thefts and other burglaries disrupted local shops and laundry outfits on Douglas and Main streets.
Baxter Springs Kansas on September 4 Bonco the famous snake eater dies from a diamond rattler bite after drawing huge crowds at the reunion tent week He was known for handling many rattlers and going barelegged into their den He had recently received a weekly consignment of rattlers from Texas and faced fatal complications from the bite.
The Independer reports warnings to landowners about oil and gas leases in the county. Critics allege Kanssel & Gas aims to pipe gas out of the county, harming local prosperity. A gas expert questions whether assurances against outward piping are enforceable if leases lack strict prohibitions.
Fragmentary notes report mortgage payoffs and related financial activity in Sedgwick County with references to mortgages and paid balances. the incomplete text mentions dates around early September and mortgage clearance actions without full details.
Sept. 4 R. Hixon of Bourbon county led a mule team and wagon loaded with fruit into Slate Creek Bridge south of Oxford. The bridge collapsed sending the team and load into the water, injuring Hixon and wrecking the wagon. fruit was lost and part of the bridge remained submerged.
The article recalls a long marriage of sixty five years for a couple from Kentucky who later moved to Texnoia and raised a large family with many descendants. A nearby farm near Kan was noted for 160 acres yielding an average of 34 bushels per acre of wheat, with test weight of 60 pounds.
Hutchinson Sept 4 Col Metcalf reports G A R reunion plans for the famed Twentieth Kansas regiment. Several companies will attend in full uniform. The band will be featured and the regiment may stay through the week. The Twenty First also holds a reunion with Roosevelt expected.
Leavenworth man Charles H Mil ler was found dead in a Port Leavenworth bathtub from heart failure. He served as city marshal of Leavenworth and later U S marshal under President Grover Cleveland. His daughter and son in law Ian Lindsay are referenced in the report amid wartime era chatter about government and poverty.
Cimarron September 4 reports Evans Bros hardware store burglarized Saturday night with cutlery revolvers and ammunition seized. Suspects were arrested at La Junta Monday and most goods recovered. Court term likely to convict. Nearby reports Weather and pensions notices follow with scattered local items.
Fragmented OCR yields a patchwork of items: an old soldier Heltenstine died after medical work, a Wichita packing plant expansion costing about 10000, a Burlington stone cutters strike with wage issues, Concordia College updates, Baker university faculty news, and an Atchison robbery involving Jerry McCarty.
White River Junction Vermont voters cast a large turnout in a historic campaign, choosing a full state ticket two congressmen and county officers amid ideal weather conditions.
New York dispatch reports protests by missionaries against Pekin evacuation and against recognizing Li Hung Chang. Cable from Shanghai signed Central China notes adverse foreign action. Messages describe Chinese officials preparing to resist foreign attack and recount nine missionary decapitations near Nang Chow.
Provo Utah Sept 4 The Republican state convention opened led by State Chairman E B H Callister at Salt Lake City with talks recalling Abraham Lincoln and urging conscience and courage in the party while committee appointments were underway and the session continued.
Work to lay sewer for experimental road between Washburn college and Seabrook nearly finished today. Road ready for stone once sewer done, but stone spreading may wait several months. Invitations sent to about 300 Kansas traction engine owners for Roads Congress to spur road building and engine use.
Report on a naval display observed by Bar Hator and escort vessels in the Inner harbor. A national salute by the United States and a British return appears to be noted, with admiralty officials referenced. The reception and related activities are described in the account.
About 10 000 Republicans gathered in ene Missouri on September 4 for the opening state campaign. Speakers included Joseph Flory for governor Leslie M Shaw from Iowa and J R Burton from Kansas with overflow meetings planned. National campaign focus remains on the state ticket amid sharp exchanges over records and policy.
Cameron West Virginia September 4 At Ben wood Mr Bryan left the regular train for a special tour of the state meeting a state committee chaired by National Committee man McGraw. The cordial wrd welcome and brief speech followed in Benwood he spoke on equal rights and the inalienable rights of all men.
The convention of the United States Post Clerks association began today with the president's address focusing on cocaine concerns and related issues. Delegates from Atlantic regions attended, underscoring party alignment and procedural aims within the union.
A garbled report recounts alleged police misconduct and threats involving Greggwald and associates. It mentions warnings to jointists, a planned raid, and witness lists for Cyrus Ogee, a reputed buyer, with a suspect admission of erosion of trust and fear of arrest.
The forecast notes a possible rain tonight with scattered showers and a chance of thunder. Winds are north to south around ten miles per hour, with a cooler evening anticipated.
Travel snippet notes a round trip to Wichita and back priced at 4.62 dollars using the ae Pe route with account details and timing referenced in the damaged OCR fragment.
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