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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal and St Louis Post-Dispatch pieces reflect turmoil over Aguinaldo and constitutional duties, noting varied public opinions. Reports discuss William Jennings Bryan style rhetoric, anticipated streetcar fees, and questions about empires, governance, and press influence amid Republican shifts and foreign policy debates.
The article extols the United States steel complex, calling it a steel colossus that dominates world production. It notes the U S output, coal, coke, and related industries, claiming overwhelming influence in iron and steel manufacture, mining, and ancillary sectors globally.
In Topeka the mayoral race ends with Albert Parker amid a strong showing for Republicans. Colonel Hughes concedes after Parker wins the waterworks issue and broad local support, while Parker secures significant female backing. The piece notes party dynamics, local temperance sentiment, and calls for stable city governance amid ongoing political repair.
The excerpt argues wealth creation through audacity and hardship, noting that expansion brings later adversity. It suggests some men tolerate travel for business while the poor cannot afford drink, implying social contrasts without specific events or names.
A garbled column reports on bonds for electric light, a vote in a small town, dances in a hall, and various odd incidents. It mentions Porta seeking a bank, anti prohibition opinions, a teacher notable ages, student outfits, a staged concert, and stray remarks about a Mexico trip, all in a fragmented, era voice.
In Frankfort April 27 the Garnet D Ripler case, Henry County captain of the Teyler militia, was called amid indictments for complicity in the Goebel murder beneptracy. The list of witnesses tallies with the expected lineup, while the trial is set for next Tuesday with several prosecution witnesses present. some attorneys consulted and others absent.
In the commissions office a dispute arose as Commissioner T. Williams demanded to go home after a sleepless night. Dundesy resisted and insisted Williams be allowed to inspect the tabulated returns until all were verified, ensuring accuracy amid the tense exchange.
A fragmented news collage reports Altbauh winning a bank suit against several New York banks and Ford Harvey, plus Ottawa Kansas city election drama with Republican mayoral win by O Hetrick, school treasurer contest, and bank ticket alignments amid disorder.
An ad describes two kinds of tiredness, distinguishing everyday fatigue from a illnesslike fatigue that leaves you worn out. It claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood, restores vitality, improves appetite, removes waste, and heals headaches, inviting readers to try it for renewed strength.
Advertisement noting Hood's Sarsaparilla sold by all druggists. Prepared by C I Hood and Company of Lowell Massachusetts, promoted as a tonic and health remedy.
The article advocates nationwide Arbor Day observance on April 12 highlighting the value of planting and protecting trees. It urges citizens to avoid cutting trees, promote growth through youth participation, and use trees and shrubs to adorn public spaces and homes.
The weather bureau forecast calls for warmer conditions tonight and cooler on Thursday with possible showers. Maximum temperature reached 44 at noon, minimum 27, southeast winds around 10 mph. Reports from 24 hours ending Tuesday 7 am show rainfall totals across Kansas communities including Kansas City 73, Hays 111, Manhattan 10, Wichita 102, Dodge City 36, Concordia 48, Dodge City 36, and Wichita 102, with general precipitation noted and temperatures near the freezing point at night.
The coal dealers face a wagon and toxin shortage not a demand problem. A firm received 116 unfilled coal orders and later 11 more wagons were secured but still could not fulfill all requests. With recent snow and cold returning, many customers fear running out of fuel.
Rev D M Fisk of the First Church proposes a plan to establish a Pope University in Topeka unifying eastern and state wide educational interests. The scheme aims to centralize faculties from various schools to reduce costs and consolidate state higher education under one system. Chicago Racing Programme lists opening day stakes with Nathanson at Lake Side Jockey Club. Yale football schedule for fall lists ten home games and three away, excluding Dartmouth and Carlisle Indians. home games include Pennsylvania State College Columbia Orange Athletic Club Princeton. Out of town trips include Annapolis, West Point, and Harvard at Cambridge.
The state board of railroad assessors faced a disruption with members absent tomorrow. Present were Lieutenant Governor H E Jorney A ard F 1% Grimes and Secretary of State George Charles W Barnes. An Armory gathering planned for 8 o'clock to arrange funeral details for Comrade Harry Banks. New Spring Goods Inc. F McManus Co Tailors at 710 Kansas Avenue.
United States District Attorney Ike Bert from Newton visited Topeka today while J D Bowers from Lawrence traveled to the state. A fire started in the boiler room at the Santa Fe shops causing sparks but was extinguished with no damage. Knights Templar will attend Easter services at Grace Cathedral with Moray Commandery of Lawrence and Sneath band marching from Monte Hall to the cathedral led by Bishop Millapaugh and Dean Sykes.
State Epworth League committee in Topeka approved the Rock Island route for Kansas delegates to the San Francisco International convention. Delegates depart July 20 from Topeka, with stops at Colorado, Glenwood Springs, and Sun Lexe City before reaching San Francisco the next morning. Returning delegates may choose routes via Los Angeles Santa Fe Denver and the 135 Geunde or Union Pacific with a Portland option at extra cost.
A call to the Epworth Leagues of the district to focus on arrangements and press them to sell the special train, outlining steps to mobilize funds and coordinate transportation.
Debilitating details of obituaries and funeral notices for Josph O Byerne and others amid a garbled OCR page. The text references Missouri Pacific train events, local names such as Weat Beventh Mieet and Dow's Olytmens Dermanenthy Wricer, with scattered health remedies and skin conditions.
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