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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1901
Page
4
The piece surveys Pendleton Morgan and Pierpont Morgan rumors about European trusts, discusses Cuban trade, election maneuvers, and political jockeying. It notes potential mayoral hopes, tariff influences, and reactions to stock trends, with scattered commentary and public notices.
The United States Hawaii customs district status and trade with Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines grow as export figures rise. Treasury statistics show US exports to the Philippines and Caribbean in the latest months, with year over year comparisons and noting the impact of Hawaii’s customs district establishment on trade patterns.
A garbled unreadable OCR fragment covers multiple topics including towns like Junion City and Port Wije, mentions Arbor Day observances, a mistaken reference to an electric car, and scattered notes on schools, churches, and local incidents. The text is fragmented with many unclear names and dates.
A Hutchinson correspondent asks if two young people may marry while one has a hidden pregnancy secret. The question implies the man can marry if the pregnant girl does not suspect it.
District court writ compels council to meet between dates, urging a mayoral call. Officials debate legality as quorum and allegiance to court orders stir tension. Hughes faction pressure grows while others fear disobedience and potential legal action.
A Topeka industrial institute newsletter appears as a new local paper titled The Western Collector. It is printed for supporters of the Industrial Institute at Seventeenth Street, edited by S Carter Pettidipal. The issue outlines school aims, teacher roles, and program topics, emphasizing instruction and city improvements.
Washington reports the government crop data for winter wheat shows 42.1 bushels per acre this year, while labor movements show Santa Fe workers leaving New Mexico for Topeka to begin stops. The blacksmith shop delays finish as crews prepare to resume work next week. Secretary Clark plans a Cleveland trip for a week, and Senator Burton will address a visit with a stop in St. Louis before returning home.
An advertisement proclaims catarrh a blood disease and argues local treatments fail. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy that purifies blood to reduce mucous inflammation and stop discharges across the mucous membranes. It cites a testimonial from Mars Doss about nasal catarrh improving after use.
An early print advertisement for Hood’s Sarsaparilla by Hood and Co. of Lowell Massachusetts emphasizes its preparation and universal availability. The brief notice highlights the product name and company without additional claims.
The passage discusses a contentious legal challenge to a law seen as unconstitutional. It notes the urgency to avoid election delays, the risk of party splits over nominations, and the likelihood the matter will reach the courts soon.
Washington April 10 The Japanese minister Mts Takahira received official advices from the Tokiyo foreign office dispelling fears of a Russo Japanese rupture. Tokyo accepts the latest Russian declaration in good faith and is satisfied with the Manchurian status quo. The move aligns Japan with the United States and other powers, removing the prospect of division and restoring concert in dealing with China.
The Topeka Exposition committee led by Charles Samson Vincent Kaczynski W J Miller Frank Frater and George Pritchard plans to raise about 5000 toward a 15000 capital stock for the new company. They expect funds to be raised within a week and then begin work to prepare the fair grounds for a state sale and race panel this fall. The committee seeks club cooperation and will attend a Commercial club meeting to gain support.
The Aubrey Stock company at Crawford Theatre introduces a Saturday night prize contest for fans offering £10 to entrants who leave name and specialty at the box office. A Sapho matinee and a slate of plays follow with nightly shows through the week. Also notes Prof Ferdinand Walz of the U S Weather Bureau arrives to assist forecasts for Chicago and Lake District with wireless experiments along the coast.
The passage reports that local women want inscriptions honoring Sheldon on city gifts including a drinking fountain and chairs. They claim naming the benefactor preserves prestige and honors the moral example set by the city’s famed author, hoping women’s clubs join swiftly.
The condition of wheat in Kansas points to a large crop and farmers plan for a big yield while worrying over available labor to harvest months ahead. Government crop pace and the new bulletin encourage farming, with the State Department of Agriculture surveying every county for a detailed report. The bulletin, to be issued tonight, should show general excellent conditions and includes analysis of Secretary Coburn.
Owing to Oscar Perkins resignation from the fire department H N Gilman is appointed captain of station No 1 Perkins was captain of No 1 and resigned to go into business He has served 14 years Gilman was promoted from lieutenant and George H Gurtler to lieutenant J H Kinney served three years as substitute and assigned to fill the regular crew vacancy at station No 1
Townsend and Dooley of Des Moines moved their equipment into 118 Kansas Avenue Topeka and began turning out X ray machines. The plant, valued at about $1,000, is expanding capacity despite bold tax demands. Payne Thompson arranged the move from Des Moines.
New York April 10 Charles D Petree official representative in New York of the freeters denies a European cable stating President Kruger will sail for the United States on May 31 He says there is nothing in the rumor and that Mr Kruger may come here in the fall but not sooner He is taking the rest he needs.
Ernest Seton-Thompson, pen name Seton, born 1861 in England, spoke in Topeka about studying and preserving wildlife in Kansas. He tours museums and state buildings, emphasizes humane limits on hunting and research, and plans summer camping for new material.
London reports in Pall Mall Gazette that J Pierpont Morgan may visit Europe to discuss not only steel but the Panama Canal project.British shipowners favor Morgan joining moneyed interests from Great Britain and the United States to shape a working arrangement for a canal and maritime unity.
Dean Harris a 13 year old colored youth faced the police court for stealing two gold rings. He admitted taking the rings from a store counter near the peer office in North Topeka. The trial was postponed as another boy and a friend tried to pawn the rings, one ring being sold to a shop officer for 25 cents. Authorities investigated and arrested Harris.
United States Attorney 1 E. Lambert was called to Leavenworth by telegram last night regarding Obertin Mt. een. The report suggests Mr. Carter is seeking bond release to await court resolution, not suffering nervous prostration, but using the move as a resort to escape the penitentiary.
Rain from Salina to Topeka drenched western districts with heavy precipitation last night. Colorado Springs reports the heaviest rain so far this season while far west regions report mixed rain and snow. A Missouri burglar chase ends in a fatality in Saint Joseph as Conrad Krug of Mutrig-Mow Manufacturing dies after he is struck by a burglar. A Leavenworth inmate pleads guilty to assault. sentenced to 300 and sent to federal miltary prison for injuring a fellow inmate with a razor.
In a busy day, Dick native Exeil of Dick arrived in city for a petition to Governor Stanley regarding Appleum township. Jona Harts and Dame arrested for disorderly conduct after a writ accompanied by a less than polite scene. A year old boy fell from a porch fracturing an arm, while Henry open Pant and Johneon faced fines for stealing to fund pocket money. A traction engine case led to a court appearance in Claud county as Fire in Indianapolis drew reports of a fire response. None of the patients listed were identified in detail.
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