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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1901
Page
4
In the Topeka State Journal Frank P. Maclennan notes Gen. Funston's recovery after appendicitis and a planned return to duties. The column also comments on press reactions to his capture of Aguinaldo, the Philippine war, and general media attitudes toward military actions and leadership.
The fragment describes a bachelor’s lament on marriage and desire, contrasting male cravings with social expectations. It includes lines about infidelity, fidelity, and the emotional toll on spouses and children, with a reflective, cautionary tone.
Fragmented paragraphs discuss social mores and relationships with satirical notes on marriage, gender roles, and courtship. The piece mocks pretentious talk, comments on sparseness of honest speech, and hints at a theatrical performance under a provocative title.
Fragments reveal a surreal dialogue about crime, duty, and social roles in a city. A thief, drummers, and a “final man” figure appear amid clipped, salon talk. The text hints at tensions between surveillance, boredom, and social performance.
Washington Sept 2 The Mag of the White Figtsr Hut again been towers of to half-gnnst ia token of mourninur for the death of President McKinney. A tonmanze came to the White House from the was department yesterday aftar noi at e'eiodk with instructions to lower the flag to the middle of the start. On the dy that President Metinity Wied the White House fag was placed at halfmmst and remained there until Gay last wives was raised to the top. Roevevelt raised a tin he flag wae footing from the top of the pele, and he immediately directest that it be hovered to halfamass and kept there to the end of the official period of mourning on October 1M. Washington Announcement was mide today that mathe of November.
Fragmentary text from Washington dated Sept 26 lists a presidential appointment with numerous garbled names and phrases. It mentions a reverse list, Hurre U. Dudiee and Actan Fiarsey, along with references to Pure Cow Milk, Fertacti, and Sabitite Emcie Brod, but the passage is too corrupted to identify concrete roles, entities, or outcomes.
The Washington Star article signed by EB Dunn is cited, arguing irrigation alters weather patterns. Mr Jennings defends irrigation, stating droughts and heat were not caused by irrigation, and cites historical temperature records from Kansas and nearby regions to oppose Dunn’s thesis.
In Topeka Judge Horton doubts a swindler seeking a case, receives a $1400 check via sister Alice Tayee Curtin of St Joseph, and uncovers a Bank of Topeka fraud plan with partners Wanrener Ort and others. Attacks reveal a broader scheme targeting lawyers and banks.
A garbled obituary row lists numerous names and floral tributes from a death or funeral notice. It mentions American Beauty roses and other flowers, wreaths, and individuals such as Mrs J H Munn and Mrs Arthur Shearer. The text references a person dying of Flopsy at home and lists numerous surnames and places, but lacks clear dates or locations due to mis OCR.
Eight men died and seven were seriously injured at the Exyex and qeudgon Gas Company works in Newark New Jersey. Foreman Jouny Newman and workers Meyers were among the victims as gas overwhelmed rescuers. A spark ignited fumes causing a rapid fire after a tank access attempt went wrong.
An early forecast by Cider Smith promised a rain period from the 20th to the sixteenth. The government issued a bulletin noting heavy rain near Santa Peter and gusts from the south up to 12 miles per hour. Temperature readings ranged from 62 to 78 degrees with uneven hourly marks.
Kansas City figures speculated that former Astronant Secretary Webster Davis aimed to acquire ownership of the Kansas City Times. Davis flatly denies the rumors saying he is not trying to buy the paper and has faced many plots which he dismisses as not worth effort.
Dickinson County farmer John Buter’s granary near Ablevae, Kan, was struck by lightning Wednesday night. Fire swept the structure and about 380 bushels of corn and a large amount of wheat were destroyed. The loss was heavy for the farmer, who barely had any other property insured.
No smallpox in Topeka, only one scarlet fever case in the east part of town. Officials note Topeka has been pestilence-free since the Spanish war era, with cautious optimism as colder weather may bring cases. Army movement updates and rail ticket notices appear in the surrounding text.
Governor Stanley defends a grain inspector purge amid claims he ordered reshuffles to remove inspectors close to Morton Albaugh. He says he asked for a list of men to spare after Northup’s recommendation and denies guiding removals, stressing no bias toward any ally.
London September 21 King Edward returns with an Egyptian coffin maker aboard a royal yacht. The arrival in London was marked by ceremonial guards and a royal escort. The Egyptian craftsman accompanied by King Edward in admiralty attire and was hosted at Hatforda or Horebary hotel. The ceremony included guards, officials, and a procession through the route.
Red Laird faces district court binding after an afternoon City Court session. Evidence focused on who wrote threatening letters to Chas Wolf with handwriting experts testifying for and against. Defense presented alibis from Laird, his wife, and his father, while prosecution called Bonebrake and Hughes as experts.
In Topeka today F H Barnes of Lincoln is in Topeka. A son was born to Mr and Mrs J W Allen of Vinewood last Monday. The Democratic Flumbean club meets at 22 Kansas avenue tonight. Frank Huston and family of 609 Lime Street are parents of a son. Dr H A Warner will preside over Knights and Ladies of Security hall tonight. Clergy and laymen passed through Topeka today en route to the San Francisco general assembly. The convention assemblies rest Wednesday. The party travels from Norfolk Virginia representing Dover of Virginia and lower Virginia. Attorney Spencer will present a petition for the waterworks plant rate on Monday before the district court. Bond buyers at Santa Fe show abdications awaiting bids. next meeting may draw bidders. City crews worked this morning as the city hall leaks were being repaired and the roofing sheets blamed for the leak.
The fragment describes Kansas fairs and agricultural gatherings from 1901. It mentions county events, organizations, and local leaders, with references to fairs, race events, and seasonal activities across multiple towns and venues.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a September event in Philadelphia with names and unclear actions. It mentions a preliminary call, a bowl, a healer, and a patent medicine claim. The text is garbled and lacks coherent details or dates beyond a September reference.
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