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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1901
Page
4
The Pens HOME edition carries a full leased wires report from the Associated Press. The Blaige Journal staff member receives the afternoon bulletin in Tepeks. A single night copy of the paper is kept for future posting.
The article surveys editorials and public remarks on Roosevelt and McKinley, noting media stances and public sentiment. It cites Washington Post and Philadelphia Times opinions, highlighting Roosevelt as progressive ally and McKinley’s stability and popularity, along with critiques of justice proceedings and court processes.
The piece argues vanity drives public attention and celebrity desire, citing figures like Ro uth and others who crave prominence. It questions if vanity can explain acts behind political and historical events and whether the trait shapes society’s memory of leaders and scandals.
A fragment suggests infirmity may influence seating or arrangement with potential impact from certain effects. The readable text hints at arranging seating using terms like emmors, but lacks clear persons places or concrete actions to confirm specifics.
A fragmented Atchison Globe item satirizes social mores and courtship rituals. It recounts two neighbors and friends facing petty rivalries over borrowed items, marriage expectations, and a mistaken tale of a “Cary Nation” intervention, ending with a note on fragile friendships and social performance.
The piece centers on a tale of social pressures and romance. A woman risks suspicion and social stigma as she contemplates marriage choices while a man endures distance and longing, highlighting constraints of era and gender roles. The narrative voice explores reputational danger and personal desires amid restrictive norms.
In Berlin the American chapel held twelve memorial services at noon for the late President McKinley. Cabinet ministers attended except for the imperial chancellor, with many diplomats present. Prince Leopold of Botnia-Harath represented the emperor. Military honors included a salute and firing details as part of the United States and German tribute.
A fragmented item notes A S Klein and a Shie and Lesther reporter in New York City, Benedict returns from a scout trip to Colorado Springs Cripple Creek and Denver, and a beauty product appeal seeks admirers of Seda Skin Cream and Powder. Mention of Nete Moret leader Steinberg orchestra and a hall refurbishment through winter with a planned October 15 opening.
Real estate transfers include G B Howard to Meyer for 1750 dollars covering part of lot 6Y on Avenue Hagens Addition, North Prudential Investment Co, Jas. Neil Sum. John Norton second side LM Thomas to AP Smith. Tinsie Foreman transfers. Heth halt of tot Gs Agndin Street to Will Jota Stallton. Policker and wife im A Tot 66 south bets of lots on Strept. Bradford aiiere addition. Martha B Rostadteree and ttsstmd to Albert K Hirona for Ohio avenues 287 and 530. Highland Park addition. Pietermarisbure. Natal September a View refers to Natal by General Taoule with 1500 men muster calls by Gazette.
Princeton attached to a national mourning as President Cleveland is eulogized at Princeton University. Former President Cleveland and President Patton lead a somber procession into the hall while Patton offers prayers and Psalm 46 as the crowd pays tribute to the late president amid tears and widespread respect. Across New York, public life pauses with closures and services honoring the nation’s late leader.
At the annual meeting in New York, the Associated Press elected board members including Steptel O’Dgus Boston Journals Wittelow bid New York Gribune L.Mebean and others. Frank B. Noyes was named president, Horace White second vice president, Melville Stone secretary, Valentias Sielder executive secretary, with Stephen O’Meara Victor Lawson Charles W. Knapp Whitelaw Reid and Frank B Noyes on the executive committee.
A violent crowd in Oklahoma City dragged a man through the streets for allegedly maligning the country and president. Police forced him into a warehouse to save him as threats and stones flew, while another man who spoke ill of the police faced similar danger and a call for removal.
The Postal Telegraph company will open at terminal stations from 2 00 central time today, marking a nationwide pause for respect to the president. Local postal officials say no sound will be heard in units across the country as operations slow but will resume, with the system remaining active.
A young former Greensburg Indiana clerk and Topeka resident was found two miles west of town last night with a leg cut off. Authorities believe he attempted to catch an outgoing freight train and missed his hold. The incident occurred near the railroad line, and his condition was not immediately released. Police are investigating.
Following the late President McKinley’s death, major lines including Santa Fe Missouri Pacific and Illinois Central suspend all trains and work for several hours. Chicago janitors threaten a strike after a secret meeting while other notices detail widespread stoppages and related disruption.
Sig Eugenio Sorrentino leads Banda Rossa of 45 from Kansas City arriving by special car attached to the Santa Fe train at 1045. The crowd greeted the musicians on the platform and many Italian locals crowded the street. Sorrentino, easily recognized by his portraits, spoke English well and praised Grace Cathedral after touring the auditorium. Tonight’s program features pieces by Sousa and Wagner, including a Carmen selection and a Salome intermezzo, with the band arriving aboard and dispersing for the concert venue.
A ranchman recounts a tale of courage over fear in a Montana era railway voyage. A young conductor named Lloyd encounters rough travelers and a plan to travel without paying fares, testing nerve as tensions rise aboard the Northern Pacific run toward Zenith City.
Fragmented text outlines an election related scene with references to Tar fires and ballot items. Mentions names like Fowler and Bent and a timeline of forty weeks. Lacks clear narrative or full context due to OCR errors.
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