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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
3
The text discusses political figures and issues including Roosevelt era tensions, possible statehood for Oklahoma and New Mexico, and the impact of civil unrest. It mentions J W Carter as a cabinet candidate, murmurs about a river and harbor bill, and reflects on public virtue and the President's conduct amid conflict.
An excerpt from a Milwaukee Journal column criticizes the abusive tone in public discourse. It notes mobs, cheering aggression toward presidents, and urges restraint, responsibility, and reasoned speech rather than violent or extreme rhetoric. The piece laments the spread of provocative language across classes and politics.
The piece praises President Lincoln's restraint and composure after being wounded, noting his concern for others and efforts to reassure his companions amid the peril. The account highlights his calm bearing and focus on calming those around him during the crisis.
Early 20th century column reflects on mortality and public conduct. It muses that pallbearers fit for the dead, preachers extend hands to the fallen, and women influence each other. It notes Mrs McKinling on McKinley’s death and comments on fashion trends and modest dress for Atchison women amid automobility concerns.
A garbled set of aphorisms and odd phrases worries over wisdom love and money. It weaves reflections on luck faith and marriage with misread lines about divining appetite and old vintage all in a satirical tone.
A fragmented Philadelphia humor page quotes assorted quips on manners timepieces and trains. It mentions times to keep punctuality depots and a running banter about callers and receipts with quirky exchanges among characters.
Fragmented text discusses a bachelor theme and marital fidelity with vague references to relationships, beauty, and social norms. The piece hints at cautions about jealousy and discretion in romantic affairs, though the wording is garbled and incomplete.
In a fragmentary diary style narrative two youths in a haunted abbey setting drift between pranks and growing romance. Emily and a companion navigate rumors of spirits while a locked haunted room reveals their mounting tension and a moonlit reveal of two lovers.
In New Jersey the American Luger Refine company held a special meeting. They raised capital stock from 15,000,080 to 9,001.00 and allocated 800 to cancel a mortgage bond. President Havemyer did not attend.
The Board of Health votes to suspend enforcement of the hog ordinance for two months. They cite petitions arguing immediate removal would harm poor residents who rely on backyard hogs for winter meat and urge owners to keep pigs within city limits until the new action is decided.
Boston reports detail the National Teasue people aiming for a field teat pill ahead of a Worcester club clash. Carney and Bickers from Worcester are set to join, with Lah and others in the lineup. Suden discusses with Pred Tenney as talks continue on possible retaliation figures.
An express train from Howton to Brockton derailed near Avon depot killing six passengers including three women and three men while eight others were injured. A freight train had recently passed and was prepared for a southbound run, contributing to the wreck.
A faulty excerpt reports burglars in Garland breaking into a residence on a Tuesday night. The thieves forced entry, secured valuables, and fled the scene. authorities suggest the home was previously compromised.
Witty quirks about old couples, neighbors, and small town life fill this humor fragment. Notes on hammocks, smoking, piano tuning, lawn work, and social rituals reveal playful pictures of daily domestic and neighborly scenes.
The Standard Oil Company will build a third largest refinery in the United States at Point Richmond near the Sahta Be railway, costing over 8 million dollars. Alameda refinery to be abandoned. all California oil to be refined at the new plant and company acreage acquired nearby.
Kansas National Guard officers convene for memorial services for the late president at the auditorium with a 2 PM program and a 1:30 PM parade under General J W F Hughes. Officers' election postponed to 5 PM. Camp life at the fairgrounds described along with lunch, drills, and lectures by Col W G Metcalf and others. Detailed roll of officers at headquarters in Lawrence Topeka Newton and other cities.
Fragmentary OCR shows names Brad Dodds and Byron W. Long and references to Topeka and Wichita transport matters. Readable bits imply a local government notice or meeting item about planning, with no clear dates or outcomes in the surviving text.
The bond of James Decker for $00 was forfeited after charges linked to a assault on James Vaughn. Lone guilt in the case and fines listed bring the total to $16.
Mrs. Sarah A. Fisher aged five died at her son George Fisher’s home 01 East Tenth avenue. The funeral will be held at 1:30 Thursday at the residence. Theare among Topeka's pioneers. Ray K. Willems aged one year died at home 216 Trier street of typhoid pneumonia. The funeral will be held at the residence Thursday at 10 o'clock.
J M Hine of Colorado Springs visits W Jamison. Joe Williams left for Chicago and Buffalo. The Republican flagette will meet tonight for McKinsey memorial preparations. Crawford’s Opera House services Thursday in memory of McKinney. Topeka Commandery Templar with Marshall’s Band attends McKinsey Memorial at the Auditorium Thursday afternoon. George A Beverly and family move to Lawrence next week for Dr Waterlis to succeed brother Dr Charles Jetty, who died last week. Mrs J Snattinger visiting Omaha and Minneapolis then Topeka for winter. Hugh McFarland returns from New Mexico surveying. John McParland with same party returns next week. Street car service to the fairgrounds. Street railway operates new car with heavier motor. Poste? Teverepe company needs customers.
A garbled OCR passage references a 19th century unveiling connected to a Be tion Beacon and a pair of elderly workers. mentions a public event with plans for a statue or monument and a possible dedication by notable figures. The text also alludes to a moral motive and a forthcoming public notice about the site.
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