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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
4
The piece reflects on President McKinley's death and the public response, noting the question of political party unity and the era’s sentiment toward Christian manhood. It surveys domestic trade gains, grain shipments, and railroad traffic, highlighting July figures and the pace of national commerce.
OCR fragment summarizes Bos ton and Atlantic trade receipts and domestic output, coal and wool figures, with scattered jokes about women and home life from the Atchison Globe. Mentions July movement, cannel transport, and various household quips.
Fragmented verse sketches and wry observations on social quirks and everyday life. A humorous collage notes barge dealings, pockets, hats, and flirtations, with tongue in cheek lines on memory and manners, ending with a clipped telephone exchange fragment.
A fragmented poem recalling youth and aging with reflections on honesty and love. The speaker muses that youth teaches little yet age reveals more about it, describing the bachelor as half honest yet carrying love in fragile support.
Attorney General Godard moves to use the state Medical Board to prosecute violators of the new medical law which took effect September 1. Many practitioners remain unregistered, with hundreds of diplomas awaiting action as the board convenes in October.
A brief notice lists Salina and return fare 93.54 and a Fock Island route. Tickets go on sale September 17 to 20 with further information available from A. M. Fuller.
Swedish language services at Pourth Avenue church honored President McKinley with brief rites and two keynote addresses by Stew. J.D. Danielson and Frank Nelson. Nelson praised McKinley’s Christian faith, public duty, and nationwide impact, while Danielson delivered a tribute in Swedish. The hymn Nearer My God to Thee featured prominently as mourners reflected on his leadership.
On sale September 21 28. God returning as late ay September 20. Frotton Anniversary Sept 20 1901 FL. For the round try For cull particulars see Ao AL Puller.
A blaze swept Atchison early this morning destroying most of the business section. The town earnings are put at 50 000 with over four dozen Balldines burned. Major losses include Wolvertot's general store National Washing Machine company's tutors Ed Hish's feed store several shops and the engine house an empty store owned by Cad Howard and other properties. The cause is unknown.
J B Hurley newly named General Superintendent for the Santa Fe west of Newton visits Topeka meeting Gen Manager S A Murige General Superintendent GF Ressegale and other Santa Fe leaders. He plans to move headquarters to La Junta Colorado and may announce a chief clerk and other appointments during his Topeka stay.
A Springfield dispatch reports a Boston and Albany freight collision with a gravel train near the Warren Street junction killed three workers in the caboose while they ate dinner and left 21 injured. The caboose was telescoped, and the killed were railroad employes in the caboose during the wreck.
Local notes report Materine returning from Chicago and Bond in Chicago, with court moves in Highland Clark County. Zabud No.4 council hosts annual watermelon feast at Masonic lodge. George Huber sues for divorce from Eliza Ann Huber. Willis Steele chosen for township trustee in Topeka township. W. H. Firth visits Denver with H. W. Thompson aboard Santa Fe cutoff. Frank Cook pleads guilty to petty larceny, fined $25. Rock Island officials travel through Topeka. depot contract awarded at Lecompton. City council street committee tours patrol wagon. H. G. Hevette leaves Topeka for Houston. F. C. Smith gains top Rock Island dispatch post at Dalhart, Texas. Red Band at Auditorium draws capacity crowds after drum mishap. J. B. Eldridge returns from southern oil and mining tour. Wagons and claims on company lands highlighted. Crude wells report 25 barrels per day near Topeka.
San Francisco and return via the Rock Island Route. Round trip tickets priced at 3450.00? sale dates September 17 to 27 inclusive with final return November 14. Contact A. M. Froder or Krause’s Headache Capsules advertisement details and medical claims follow.
Florence Sleeper died last evening at her home on West Sixth Street age 38. Funeral arrangements pending with burial likely in the west area.
In Winchester on September 2 a vast gathering witnessed Lord R unveil a statue of King Alfred. In a eulogy Lord Rosebery praised Alfred for enduring labor, linking past stress to present unity across the century and seas. Tickets and travel details appeared in related stock listings and fares for September travel.
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