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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1901
Page
6
Warren M Grosbys X Dry Goods promotes Black Cat Hosiery with stockings for boys, girls, ladies and leather options. Prices range from 10 cents to 25 cents per pair, highlighting durability and fit across multiple styles in a bustling local sale.
The April 1 report states Li Hung Chang, with his bodyguard, is departing Pekin for safety as tensions rise. Officials in Washington and observers interpret the move as a possible end to Li’s apparent influence, while Manchurian policy debates continue.
A fragment questions if Coffre ax fta aids study and cures nerves, noting a hot drink causes nervous strain and headaches. It cites America’s dietary authority on daily drinks and vitality, ending with a critical line about wrecks of humanity.
The dispatches indicate acceptance of the project with the only fort offered to be destroyed at a point in the Pes River. The barrier would be removed as it obstructs Savigeira, according to language in the press dispatches.
Washington dispatch reports Aguinaldo has proposed terms via General MacArthur for surrender of insurgents in the Philippines. The cabinet heard the proposals, with Secretary of War Root noting no bargain with Aguinaldo and that U S will welcome his aid while deciding prisoners’ fate.
Chicago voters kept Carter Harrison in office as mayor with strong Democratic support. Messages of congratulations arrived from notable Democrats including Robert E. Burke and William H. Ryerson, reflecting broad party acclaim.
Fragmentary text from Toulon dated April 3 mentions an unexpected move and possible references to a meeting or order. The readable lines are garbled and incomplete, with no clear individuals, organizations, dates, or outcomes to confirm.
April 2 reports from Washington recount a war front update with General statements about surrender and ongoing investigations. A chaotic, garbled wire-service style summary mentions General Baten and inquiry into a plan with eight men occupying positions, ending without deaths and hinting at college appointments amid regent turmoil.
Chicago shows Harrison re-elected mayor with 166 082 votes to Handcy 198 605, a 24 078 plurality, as wards redistricted and streetcar franchise issues dominated. The city council splits 19 Republicans 27 Democrats 4 Independents with Harrison supporters prevailing in several wards.
Reports from St Louis Evansville East St Louis Racine and Turville note Democrats winning mayoral races or strong showings while Republicans lose ground. Rosa Wells elected Democratic nominee for World’s Fair while Bryan Altgelt campaigns influence outcomes. East St Louis seventh mayoral term for Stephens. Michael Higgink wins Racine mayoral race by 815 votes amid seven aldermen GOP majority in council.
Fragmented OCR reads show a decisive shift as a reform ticket wins against the incumbent party. Voter sentiment favors public ownership and change in city leadership with the party slate securing majorities.
Denver reports near total returns with Republican Woeleht winning mayor by about 1000 votes over Democrat T Wells. Republicans sweep the board on supervisors, nine to seven aldermen, while Democrats win in Pusble Crappie Ork and Victor. Leadville, J McDonald Republican becomes mayor as Democrats take city council. La Crosse sees Democrat Boychert defeat Republican Samuel with a slim 7 vote margin. Social Democrats win four offices in Sheboyen Wisconsin. other city posts go to regular Democrats.
Washington reports turmoil at the Treasury and State departments as officials discuss removals and policy shifts. Accusations surface over management and the resignation pressures, while major bond operations proceed in Washington. In New York, Hevert Hayden Moulton, a southern man who shot two theatrical managers, lies in Bellevue hospital unable to recognize anyone except his mother.
Chicago April reports George B Phillips faced a margin squeeze as he was pressed to post 200000 more in margins while wheat position collapsed. He closed out 1500000 bushels of wheat at a loss and took in corn offered at a decline amid high market tension on the board of trade.
The state agricultural department surveys the winter wheat situation across Kansas to gather ground truth from neighborhoods. Secretary Coburn refuses to commit to any crop assurances until concrete evidence is presented from the field.
A vigorous effort is underway to entertain President McKinsey during his upcoming swing through Topeka. Local groups consider the visit a state occasion and seek funds and arrangements to ensure a pleasant stay, with commercial clubs proposed to coordinate activities and hospitality.
Mrs Nation returns from eastern lecture to find third issue of The Sviaghers Mai containing an article falsely ascribed to her pen claiming a vision from the Lord urging work to rid the earth of saloons. She denounces the piece as false and says she has contacted the publisher to locate the writer.
Chicago news briefs outline corn and wheat price movements with shifts in May contracts. Cattle and hog trading details appear, noting receipts, market activity, and preliminary price directions amid active interest from buyers and sellers.
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