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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1903
Page
4
A scrambled OCR fragment covers national politics and finance from New York to Philadelphia. It mentions Democratic tensions in theater circles, Debates on Penny revenues and quarantine, the Pittsburgh prison issue, Admiral Covenan, and railroads. It references President Roosevelt and Beveridge era topics with broad economic notes and industry concerns.
An editorial condemns the persecution of Christians in the Ottoman Empire and criticizes Western inaction. It argues that European powers tolerate Turkish atrocity under misused notions of balance, calls for protection of missionaries and converts, and urges decisive action against Muslim fanaticism and state-sponsored cruelty.
An article discusses hay fever or entarthus aestivae as a prevalent, seasonally recurring ailment in Topeka. It compares symptoms, treats climate change as relief, notes possible vegetable origins, and cites opinions of physicians, with a brief column on Bill Sapp of Galena and Col. Di Rapp.
Seema to know Mr oce the fa of beens and skates must tee a seat in the rear. The Men of the great Democrat party, with its glorious past, bending to one man. Just think of one man bigger than Jefferson, Jackson, Tilden and Cleveland. Hi the eternal howl grinds an old-time Democrat to se some snipe jump up out of the tall erase and tell the Democratic party what to do. Bill Sapp's language is homely, but chock full of truth and wisdom. Ver bum Sapo.
The State Journal claims no personal stake in state tax disputes, while Ottawa Herald reprints a biting Kansas editorial. It mocks the Kansas City Journal and cites alleged legislative machines, wasteful employes, and failed attempts to elect U S senators, signaling a brewing political expose.
Editorial discusses government plans for camero action in Norfolk Texas battles and the Raleigh cruiser. It critiques the naval constructor facing opposition from workers and argues the secretary of the navy rightly rejected faulty shipbuilders and payroll-inflating schemes.
A fragmented column from the New York Tribune and Times discusses policing, legal strategies, and public concern over crime and ministerial duties. It cites prima facie cases against auto thieves, calls for new methods, and critiques of cultural scandals and artistic censorship tied to Wagner and Parni fa. The piece blends crime talk with opinion on governance and societal order.
A fragmented verse praises a sterling commander famed for loyalty and duty. The piece emphasizes unwavering truth and leadership, portraying a figure who fears no delays and remains steadfast through hardship, honoring service over riches or glory.
Fragmentary OCR text shows stray quotes names and garbled phrases. Mentions silence at night Doty and Pas in healing feast and duty. Appears to be scattered lines without clear event, date, or location.
A collage of short items from Kansas towns reports J and Y Hawker news, fossils shipped to Scott City, Corky Freese in Neodesha, cattlemen at Kingman, a new depot frame visible near sunflowers, a crude oil burner invention, Great Bend wooden sidewalks, Sheridan county hops crop, market talk on Ferm investments, a Wichita Beacon writer spotting white sparrows, Salina’s crime week involving highwaymen and thieves, Walnut Neosho county’s race issue with Black residents, a Concordia mattress factory seeking four “tafters,” a wordplay on button button, Mr. Turtle of Colorado betting Sheridan county relatives, an ant remark, Walnut in high prospects, potato and gasoline prices in Topeka, a Kingman farmer claiming 200 bushels onions per acre, a peach seller in Douglas county with dollar potatoes, and a Kingman hen guarding kittens against a mother cat.
Fragmentary column from the Atchison Globe mocks social virtue and promenades of small town life. It notes the town’s emphasis on teachers, the idea of walking the line between piety and vanity, and ends with a quip about cantaloupes and public curiosity.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record comments on perception of right and wrong. It uses varied aphorisms about judgment, pride, and misperceptions, noting how outcomes depend on perspective and circumstance. The piece touches on social standing, fate in games of chance, and the misreading of capabilities.
A fragmented reminiscence of past state fairs describes the Kansas event next week. It recalls colorful spectacles, names and acts, the Little Egypts ban, betting culture, and old attractions like canes and rings along with the general crowd atmosphere at the grounds.
A fragmentary account describes talk of a police inquiry, a rumored conspired plan, and a betting scene around Lawrence. It mentions a misused name Chach Zupp, suspect conditions, and vague references to local figures, with speculation about penalties and social consequences.
Fragmented readable bits show a satirical Chicago Newns style piece with garbled dialogue about news, society, and misquoted lines. It mentions pickpockets and a New York reformer, with playful references to money, seats, and fame in a noisy, humorous column fragment.
The readable bits describe an Emerald Isle diet heavy in potatoes and skimmed milk with hard bread. The tone notes perceived austerity and a rough, stiff flavor as a cultural observation.
A Casler's Magazine note details the Iron Pillar of Delhi, its dimensions, weight about 17 tons, and early beliefs of bronze composition. It cites Major Cunningham's 1860s survey, notes inscriptions possibly from the Tomara or Dharamu rulers, and recounts legends of its deep setting and the origin of Delhi's name.
A London news enter presents a theory linking national character to dietary habits. It asserts that nations with larger appetites export more, citing per capita food expenditure and annual exports in pounds. The United States leads meat intake with three pounds weekly, the United Kingdom close behind, and the German slightly less.
Travel deals announced for September 15 and October 20 by the Louisville and Nashville route. Round trip tickets from Chicago to New Orleans and other southern stops list prices including Mobile Montgomery Pensacola and Birmingham with stopovers allowed on the going trip. Fares from Cincinnati Louisville Evansville and other hubs shown with values and duration of 21 days from sale.
Louisville and Nashville A. R. will be sent upon application to C te Btene general Passenger agent ville Ky.
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