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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1901
Page
6
Fragmentary OCR of a controversial wartime address features references to Washington, Lincoln, Africa, and a call to unity. It quotes defeatist language and divine providence, with critique of tyranny and the endurance of workers despite oppression. The text blends political appeals and dramatic imagery.
A fragmented recount mentions Mr Ott, a debate on free will, and a political digression on moral authority. It references ethics, government power, and public duty, with scattered names and places implying a broader wartime era discourse. The piece shifts between philosophical lines and polemical remarks about religion, governance, and societal values.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a funeral service for a pastor at the Central church with hymns and prayers. The text references petitions, memorials, and politics, mentioning wartime themes and warnings against anarchy amid memorial reflections.
The article reports a sermon lamenting the assassination as a test of nations and faith. It cites Dr. J. D. McFarland and discusses reactions to the murder of a world leader, urging peace, divine will, and global responsibility. The piece echoes calls to evangelize and defend liberty amid widespread horror.
From Bishop Millepaugh tribute at Grice cathedral on McKinley death. He spoke of the president dying with the name of his Master on his lips and urged faith in God for guidance and welfare of the nation.
A dubious medical claim touts a universal asthma remedy found by a physician after extensive study. The notice invites readers to a free trial at Howley and Kanbas corner SLeOr and Kanbas avenue, asserting government endorsement and urging skepticism toward traditional treatments.
The train bearing Theodore Roosevelt moved slowly from the station. President Roosevelt entered with Secretary Cortelyou and saluted the crowd as officers and passengers prepared for the journey. The schedule listed stops at Olean Williamsport Harrisburg York and Baltimore, with plans to change a gate along the route.
The United States embassy reports a memorial service for President Mewinney at Westminster Abbey on Thursday at 2 PM with government seating. A concurrent service will be held at St Paul’s Cathedral, with officials and dignitaries attending. Notables visited the embassy and others sent condolences.
The document presents a presidential proclamation declaring a national day of mourning and prayer. It honors a deceased president, notes devotion to Christian duty, and calls for subdued observance and public worship. The text emphasizes reverence, national sorrow, and submission to divine will.
Physicians and coroners detail autopsy findings on President McKinney’s remains. They note two bullet entrance holes with closed exit tracts and surrounding tissue damage, crediting gangrene and tissue decay to the wound. No bullet has yet been recovered. Medical board members listed include Harvey Gatlord Herman Matsinger and Edward Alsogrova among others.
Ottawa Kansas memorial service honors President McKinley with a large turnout. Citizens from all sectors joined a Forest Park procession, led by veterans and local dignitaries, for hourlong address by Governor Stanley and other speakers in a solemn ceremony.
Mills in Pittsburg area resume only in parts as Amalgamated workers balk at New York terms. Shaffer arrives to brief committees while several plants like Painter's will and Linkys & McCutcheon keep workers out. In McKeesport strike ends with 5000 reported at National Tube but only 1000 usable. most plants return gradually by week end.
Governor Stanley weighs a pardon for Marion Asbell serving life for murder in Labelle County. The hearing, delayed to afternoon, features Col W B Glass and others outlining prior Supreme Court refusals and new evidence about a revolver shot near Mrs Asbell’s head. Testimony includes claims of coercion and disputed trial testimony, with legal teams from both sides present.
About 5,000 workers resumed duties at the American Steel Hoog company plants in Youngstown Girard Warren and nearby after a ten weeks shutdown caused by the strike the return to work occurred this morning restoring operations in the region.
A San Francisco dispatch notes a Call story asserting Poet master Chamberlain of Pacinie Grove is certain Leon Czolzos was in Pacific Grove during President MekKly’s visit. The piece mentions the G A R gathering and an announcement calling for letters, naming Pred Neiian.
The Stusgeiat Angietation transfers properties in Cross Addition and surrounding districts. Shaffer and Green exchange interests on Kansas Avenue and Hitchies Addition plots. Several deeds list parcels including Chestnut Street, Fillmore Street, and a 15 acre northeast quarter in section 17 12 18. Ruth McClintock sells to Stuw Building and Loan for 1800 dollars.
A dispatch reports on the McKinley funeral march titled Lone Bee Huntey by Sorrentino and notes uncertainty about where the Cunerd march will premiere. The Memorial Services and Thursday concert schedule face changes as bands seek volunteer support and committee coordination.
The daily market report shows wheat and other staples opening quiet then advancing later with scattered price moves. Beef, pork, and livestock notes indicate modest activity while stocks and currencies face typical midweek fluctuations, with commodities and energy futures showing mixed signals.
Fae amid scattered words and digits reads as a clipped postal or telephonic fragment. The line hints at a name or place and a number 272, leaving unclear context or event.
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