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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal column reviews early 1900s U S military strategy and politics naming Aguinaldo and naval actions. It references Funston, Roosevelt, MacArthur, and the broader anti imperial mood, noting spending, treaties, and looming campaign debates.
In a rustic critique the writer laments lack of satisfactory explanations from an aging entertainer and recalls a range of local characters. The piece notes the community’s struggle to judge truthfulness and moral behavior amid gossip, money matters, and social pressures.
A sweeping analysis compares the United States Steel Corporation with the Standard Oil combination, detailing vast capitalization, employment, and the sprawling web of dependent companies. It notes U S Steel’s employment approaching 180,000 and the colossal scale of the steel industry’s capitalization, illustrating the industrial dominance of the era.
A fragmented Chicago News piece discusses social pretensions and class norms. It notes conversations on manners, dating expectations, and the lure of fashion, while juxtaposing old generational judgments with shifting attitudes.
A fragmentary column from the Philadelphia Record presents assorted quotes and musings on pressing topics. It references press influence, religious figures, and social observations with terse dialogue and interjections.
In a chaotic tale from Kansas, references to Prohibition era bootlegging, arrest captures, and local political figures unfold. The piece mentions figures like Cherny, Funston, and Mrs Nation, with scenes of jail, towns like Abilene and Junction City, and a chaotic election atmosphere amid sensational gossip and social events.
New York reports Andrew Carnegie intends endowing theaters in New York and abroad to avert extremist control. He envisions a cross Atlantic stage exchange and an international theater network. Carnegie aims to fund and organize productions with managers and critics preparing to announce details soon.
The supreme court opened its April term with two divisions in the penate chamber. Justices Johns ton Cunttingham and Risession presiding. First division to hear forty cases, second division to hear the rest. Two cases set for full court hearing in July involve the constitutionality of a law on changes of venue. Included parties Preston, N. God deard, Conkey, and others from Jefferson county and Pacific va.
At 2 35 pm on April 2 Thomas Atkins chairman of the Republican state committee admits Parker as the Republican candidate for mayor in a dramatic party development.
A series of obituaries and funeral notices recounts the deaths of Prak Grimm at 46 in St. Louis after illness, Calphernia Stewart with services at Maple Grove, and the infant William Warry Jack of John Jackson. Also noted are home deaths and planned burials, with sparse personal details and local names.
Real estate men report heavy buyer interest and a spring surge in Topeka. District growth between Bethany and Washburn colleges drives calls for 50 to 75 new residences near Washburn, with six to eight room detached flats in demand. Builders anticipate strong rents and good dividends from two family brick flats and two story structures as vacancies shrink.
A fragmented account notes burglaries continuing in the area last night. Incidents involve visits to residences on Harrigan Street and other local addresses as two families report losses and police assess the intrusions by a lone perpetrator believed active in the vicinity.
The article explains tuberculosis remains deadly even as cure improves. It notes early lung health, public skepticism, and emphasizes Scott's Emulsion of cod liver oil as a principal remedy alongside dry air, sunshine, country settings, sleep, regular habits, and proper clothing.
Police pursue a burglar connected to a string of break ins. A man entered a house but found nothing of value, then checked Mr. Lacey’s property. Despite not locating the burglar, officers believe they are on the right track and expect an arrest this week.
News from Portland reports a Morgan syndicate seeking to control the Pacific fishing and packing industry. Promoter R Ovitroy at Fairhaven has offered options on Puget Sound cannery interests and on Australian cannery properties amid rumors of stakes across Alaska and the Columbia river area.
The Quadra steamer assigned to survey Pacific landing sites may return. A better landing location is said to be near Alberni with a cable station planned there. Engineer Peake heads to Australia aboard the Miowera to select a landing in the Southern colonies. An English firm received a contract to build a cable steamer larger than any prior.
The Crawford bookings show two major plays near season end. Stuart Robson appears April 19 in She Stoops to Conquer, while Nat Goodwin and Maxine Elliott present When We Were Twenty One on April 2. Robson’s move from mock romance to legitimate drama marks a noted artistic shift.
Altoona April 2 Atmea Nordica will now come into possession of 300000 left by her mother held in trust until the whereabouts of A G Beothgno Nordica’s brother could be located. Court actions and affidavits describe the trust and the search for the missing son amid a political backdrop involving Governor Taylor.
A. Ty Walker of Bolton led the newly elected railroad commissioners into the state house. James N. Starpee and Pinney were also present, with Bewil expected Friday for no. new organization. Rumors tied Dave Crawford to secretary post, while several candidates were noted as possible secretary nominees to the executive council.
An imperfect report shows Congressman Charles Curtin and colleagues returning from a Washington conference. They pledge secrecy about a plan to select Evans' successor from Kansas. The message references a president’s permission and unnamed discussions with party leaders and officials.
Weather notes show cloudy conditions with rain at Marceline Missouri. By afternoon most breaks had been patched and trains were running on time. Yesterday's Halstead freight wreck largely disrupted service on the Santa Fe line.
Fragmentary report shows Grimes and treasurer discussions amid district squabbles. References to Morse, Stanley, Albaugh, and Burton tie to railroad board and political maneuvering. Vague accusations hint at attempts to influence Findlay and potential protests if reelection efforts proceed.
Special from Atwood Kas reports extreme northwest Kansas buried under two feet of snow with drifts up to twenty feet. The Burineton and Missouri River railroad from A to St Francis is blocked. crews labor with plows and shovels to clear ten miles of tracks. Cattle perished and fuel runs scarce as coal and wood have run out. road operation unlikely for a week.
The weather bureau records nine inches of snow with total water equivalent of 0.10 inch. Snow fell across the state with readings from McPherson 0.7, Le Gas 0.0, Sorento 0.6, Wichita 0.4, Dodge City 0.0, Fort Scott trace, and Bailly. Forecast calls for generally warmer and drier conditions tonight with a northwest wind around twelve miles per hour.
The article notes teachers quarantined at a school after fumigation and a budget dispute over adding machine purchases. Auditor Cole seeks to serve a warrant related to Standard adding machines while the Ways and Means Committee reduces the appropriation, limiting to two Standard machines and blocking others. The executive council plans to cover a $40 shortfall to enable purchasing.
An erratic OCR fragment from Chicago on April 2 mentions odds and ends about hogs priced around $6.25 and unsettled weights. The text references a heavy cargo, some prime cattle, and unidentified quotations, with incomplete lines about ongoing market notes and a generic continuation prompt.
An upcoming quarterly meeting is announced with all chambers expected to attend. The event will be held on a Wednesday evening at the Fania of Bomar and will feature Stine Rose Mermith, secretary to the untie Wosner’s tran generation at the State Usi.
Fragmentary notes describe a Topeka presentation with humor and music, mentioning ticket prices and audience reactions. Reference is made to a talk or stage show with a “jokes” theme and a band or organ, plus a lighter report on nearby St. Joseph tonight.
Two thousand deputies and cabinet discussions reference army appointments and political maneuvers. A London Kentucky report notes a fatal family quarrel and miscellaneous city leaks, with fragmented lines about a fire bell and a boiler room.
A garbled report mentions Lawrence, Te- Rook, SSM, and engineers among references to places like Placid Rivers and Lofty Mountains. Names such as J. a ans rat appear amid scattered terms and unclear dates, suggesting a damaged historical notice without a clear central event.
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