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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1901
Page
4
A muddled report cites President remarks on ship subsidies and a state focus on tariffs and export data. It mentions Uncle Sam’s soldiers, Fort McPherson hospital, and a push by Governor Stanley with Republican ties. Also notes China trade figures and July export trends in a broad, period-voiced summary.
A damaged OCR excerpt discusses William Jennings Bryan and newspaper consolidation. It alleges Bryan used purchases to suppress competitors of The Commoner, aiming to protect his political influence and profits. The text cites relations with other papers and figures like Rockefeller, hinting at partisan media tactics.
A garbled column blends political critique of Mr. Bryan, Nebraskan influence, and newspaper humor. It references Bas Deen, the Commoner, and a prederiods phrase while skewering social roles, wages, gender norms, and family finances in a satirical, disjointed style.
A garbled paragraph collection lampoons social norms about women marriage work and bachelor life. It mentions pearls teeth oysters and a humorous misfit of roles. The tone is playful with old city edge and scattered literary references.
Fragmented prose ponders love and suffering among friends and lovers. The narrator muses on a woman’s potential affection after hardship, challenging social expectations and moral judgments in a terse reflective style.
A quirky dialogue features a prodigal son torn between superstition and change. Characters discuss gambling, pride, and prudence while venturing into a tale of moral contrasts and fortunes.
In Long Beach a seaside resort near Los Angeles thieves looted a cottage of $29,000 in a Beet of 100 billfolds. Kempsey and family had moved from Fort Dodge four months ago. The con was set to involve Dr. O T Woodworth and a payment of 329 990 for an Iowa farm deed. Kempsey lured to meet a childhood friend, then cash vanished while the trio was briefly away. A warrant for Dr Weedworth was issued.
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt toured Rutland and Burlington areas, greeted by cheering crowds and Vermont officials. He rode in a presidential car, spoke at the state fair, and praised Civil War service while urging support for national unity. Senator Proctor accompanied him, with a Vermont National Guard escort and a military procession from Fort Ethan Allen.
The Socialist party met in state convention and nominated a full ticket for Iowa offices. Governor James Baxter of Hite and Lieutenant Governor W A Jacobus of Davenport head the slate, with A F Thsompton of Comverenta as judge, H Mid ebrook of Rock Tapite as highway commissioner, and ?. Stevens of Burlington as superintendent, reflecting a platform favoring cooperative commonwealth and collective ownership while opposing capitalist control of production.
Morri son Nagle, postmaster of Okla, was released from federal jail today on a 35,000 bond. He faces charges of mailing and receiving lottery schemes from women across the United States, allegedly obtaining 1,500 replies.
From Tacoma, word reached San Francisco authorities that no northern prosecutor would pursue Swiftwater BI Gates. The ex war figure, recently divorced, was said to be headed east today with a youthful retinue. He returns $1.58 via Santa Fe for the Twentieth Runses reunion.
Secretary Odats said no protest letter had arrived regarding the right of the shore to select the defender. The regents committee including ex Commodore Kane, Chester Griswold and Newberry Layton arrived from Newport and planned talks with U S authorities to secure revenue cutters for race day course control.
At 2 pm today city council members toured the city dump and proposed crematory site across the Kaw. The trip, via hoodlam wagon, sought to judge dump viability and crematory works. Repair of the dump cable starts Saturday, with contractor Igawem to pull it into place, likely taking about a week to restore operations.
City Attorney Spencer drafts a contract with J D McFarland to settle payments for waterworks condemnation and gas case work. Fees total 3700 in the waterworks matter and 500 in the gas case, with installments and conditions for higher court costs and appeals. If the highest court remands, McFarland serves without extra fees from start to finish.
A party from Grand Island led by general manager Satsuel Agsit and other railroad officers toured Blue Rapids aboard the Apedind car Nemeha. They were met by a Commercial Club committee in carriages and escorted through the town’s plaster works and the Peter Anderson flouring mill. The visit raised concerns that the officials’ behavior aimed to gain local shipping business.
Representatives from seven minor baseball leagues met in Chicago to complete the organization of the National Association of professional baseball clubs. A constitution was drafted at the Leland hotel and officers to be chosen at a New York meeting on October 34. Delegates denounced the National League action dissolving the National agreement and refunding fees to clubs benefiting from it.
Marten Indiana September 6 Gienmietns the racing core s which on the Chicago tracks cleared 120000 for the owner Harry Goldstein in 1898 84 is dead Polacned by Clams Cleveland Ohio September Ninety people who ate clam at a tuned incident to the opening of a new public bufidimen fie days ago have been it since suffering It is alleged from promutne poisoning No person has died but many are Stifl in bed
A garbled OCR item promotes a nature based nerve remedy. It mentions a sciuntide paridsmiog and lists Beary wales Gubl tiped, chamomile, and a seller Geo W Stanflel. The fragmentary text hints at sales in the east with stressed language and nonsensical phrases.
Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, states the conciliation board has finished its task and questions whether it will serve again as peace maker. He affirms a Laborite role in industrial peace and notes President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers has joined in unity efforts. Gompers plans to stay in New York to continue discussions and assess future influence on labor.
Fragmented OCR reads like a political note on populist state headquarters. Mentions Curran Witnut and actions around September, a damaged railway line, and vague references to political figures and events. The illegible text limits clear details but conveys disorder at party HQ and travel disruption.
Several obituaries follow from Topeka area, noting deaths and funeral details. Harry Zercher, ten, died at home from a hunting injury. funeral at Church of the Assumption, interment at Oak Park Cemetery. Clarence H. Smith died of typhoid fever and funeral held at his home on Harrison Street. Thos H. Grenden died following an accident. service at his father’s residence. A separate note covers a box car collision in St Joseph injuring clerks and workers. An advertisement for Bond's Extract promotes relief from inflammation and itching with contact details and a doctor’s office.
A chaotic meeting in an unnamed city county room featured Senator Burton, D. W. Platiey, Dick Blue, Parmer A. W. Smith, Major Tom Anderson and others. Discussion centered on Cy Leland, McKinley, and political maneuvering with Judge Albert Coney presiding. Burton faced questions as the session debated appointments, red lines, and potential conflicts of interest. The fray concluded with unresolved tension and procedural amendments.
John Arthur and Lely visit Logan Kaed for a new principalship at the public school. Arthur, of Sir West Bh 1h, travels to Logan to assume the role as principal, with the move announced in local notices.
Union News Co announces a tomorrow evening music session from 7:30 to 10:30. The event highlights a Gasoline Light in the front window, claimed to be brighter than electricity for a striking storefront display.
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