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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
13
A Topeka romance centers on Miss Helen Witzell and a proposed marriage if the Democratic candidate wins. The couple, plus witnesses Parker Hocland and others, await a mayoral result that could alter their plans and ignite controversy.
The Bhawnes County Horticultural Society reports no significant injury to fruit from cold storage experiments. Walter Welliouts presented a paper detailing checks on different varieties, noting varying effects and a generally low level of injury. The group observed browning on some apples yet overall favorable results and plans to meet next month at Oak Grange Hall.
April coverage notes interest in the boat at Boaton Yacht with attention to Sir Thomas Lipton's remarks about Herreshon and Crownnelled Gefonter. The report suggests cautious optimism about performance and potential outcomes in forthcoming events.
A Topeka story recounts Miss Witsell and Hoolind in a romance amid Parker’s mayoral bid. She vows marriage if Parker wins, votes sway, and the outcome shadows social ties. The piece also notes parallels between Watson and Lawson yachts, signaling shared design ideas among rivals.
In Harrisburg on April A N Brown and Joma HR Murphy are appointed as chief officers and toppers of the Pittnburg and Allegheny city records under the ripper law.
The article notes awaited return of Burton from Washington may influence the pension commissioner race and potential changes at the United States district level. It mentions Topeka politics, Lambert’s possible removal, and expectations tied to Attorney General B. H. Politicians awaiting the Washington scene and the railroad board election amid funding and revenue contest candidates.
April 6 reports from Buenos Ayres describe a voyage aboard the Allan Line steamer Asia from Glasgow to Asia via Cunard. A heavy storm battered the deck, a life boat was swept away, coal became exhausted, and the crew remained on board fearing no danger. The vessel anchored near Philadelphia, then St Louis, Buffalo, and the Pan American route operates as listed.
Readers are informed of a string of community notices including sales at COSTLY & POSTS, a removal to 2016 Jackson Street, and a singing solo by Miss Cotman at Kansas Avenue church. Also noted are anniversaries, Easter services, church programs, and moves of residents such as Aldridge at 1015 N Kansas and Holman family relocation, with details of meetings and baptist services upcoming.
Richmond April 6 James M Barr third vice president of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe has accepted the position of first vice president and general manager of the Seaboard Air Line. Reports in Topeka dispute his withdrawal from the Santa Fe. Officials caution that Barr may have been offered more money and that the motive power at Santa Fe is not failing. Rail line officials discuss Barr’s impact, personnel shifts, and the Seaboard system’s reach from Richmond to Tampa with major stops including Atlanta and Richmond headquarters unchanged.
Bt. Paul April 6 The bill to parole the Younger brothers serving life terms for the Northfield bank robbery and murders 23 years ago stalled in the House. An amended form faced constitutional questions after being sent to the governor, then recalled to remedy defects. Debate over pardons and parole continued as the bill died.
An event surrounding the theft of a painting triggers renewed debate as detectives follow new leads. Robert Pinkerton and Obscaro discuss the case as a London authorization looms, with confidence about recovering the artwork and clearing the full truth of the incident.
Col Williams Henderson, cashier of the First National Bank, has resigned after a called directors meeting. He cited losses from several loans and a disagreement over loans as reasons, amid criticism by the Lee examiner. Leiter, a Chicago financier who owns a majority stake in the bank, arrived in Topeka. The board plans to elect a new officer at the regular meeting Monday morning.
The Kansas Supreme Court dismissed the City of Topeka appeal in the Wood joint case. It ruled the city had no right to appeal under the act governing first class city appeals from police court crises, independent of that act. Wood was convicted of forming a joint, appealed to district court which quashed the indictment, then the city appealed to the Supreme Court. The decision implies the city could not appeal from police court to district court or to the Supreme Court under Lt. Wood’s notoriety from running a joint in J W Hughes’ building.
Richmond Ky April 6 hostilities at White Hall between Gen Cassius Clay who resisted officers yesterday are ceased. The writ of possession against the general has been withdrawn. Deputy Sheriff Colyer narrowly escaped during the fight and believes some shots struck Gen Clay. No reports can be obtained from the barricaded White Hall and it is dangerous to approach. Deputies arrested a man named Bovlin of Gen Clay's armed guard and took his gun.
Funeral services for A. F Peabody, who died at home on Wye Van Buren street Exhlay, will be held at the Titer Congregational church at 3 30 p m Sunday. Mrs S McCauley is also noted with a service at Print Christian church. Burial planned at Topeka cemetery. W B Cook noted as father of Mrs D B.
The market opened with corn trading as the Phils and buyers rushed in. Traders described intense buying, scarce selling, and strong demand, led by George H. Philips and other high profile participants, as prices rose and market activity stayed volatile.
Colcord of the city died at Augusta on Friday. Burtat will be held tomorrow in the Topeka cemetery with funeral from the district island depot at 1 o clock. John Hlumenstock of 408 Potts street died this morning of pneumonia at 69. He leaves a husband and six children. Funeral announcements will be made. Johnson died at 524 Jefferson street. Lincoln post infant obit noted. The infant obituary of FLA Sones Madison street died Sunday. no further details.
A $10 000 fund in DenverApril aims to prosecute frauds tied to the recent city election. The plan seeks expert examination of city and county banks and a presentation of amassed evidence to courts. Former Mayor McMurry, Robert Bonylage, and others are named among witnesses ready to testify.
Warped fragments show dairy and livestock pricing chatter from Kansas to Topeka and surrounding markets. Mentions cattle cows hogs and butter with scattered price hints and market gossip.
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