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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1901
Page
7
A lengthy, garbled political narrative discusses possible appointments to a Philippine judgeship, naming figures like Johnston and Burton, with references to senatorial contests in a turbulent prelude to a chief justice selection. The piece hints at party dynamics and upcoming appointments, though much of the text is unclear.
A telegraphic roundup reports a major Texas sale setting a price on a bean product and detailing buyers, capacity, and officials involved. Other briefs note postal, railway, and clerical appointments, freight price shifts, prune price cuts, and rural infrastructure updates across several states, reflecting varied economic and public notices.
The report traces ongoing wage disputes and political maneuvering in multiple regions. It notes wage demands, government pressure, and potential policy actions affecting labor, with distant references to trials, conscription, and international affairs shaping domestic debates.
A Washington dispatch reports a new process for armor plate promising $150 per ton. An experimental shell tested at a naval ordnance proving ground could cut government costs by about $105 per ton if adopted, with potential large savings on steel armor orders.
At a meeting of the total branch of the Home Mission Angora tot at 519 Nugth Kaness venue WL Coy was elected president for the ensuing term. View ident Ene, eeentary Soke Beenie wae Say Sane made the general superintendent.
A sale of two teenage girls from Momence to a Brazilian buyer drew angry crowds in an Illinois town. Citizens formed a mob to oppose the transfer, guarding the girls as police intervened and a warrant was issued for the guardian amid threats of lynching and unrest.
W H Burke editor of the Chicago Farmers Voter solicits state opinions on a proposed annual Corn Belt Exposition to honor King Corn. He urges the agriculture department to consider partitioning the exhibition by region and endorses a central annual location for showcasing corn products and machinery across the corn belt.
The column lists meetings, anniversaries, and social items from Shawnee area features. It notes a Sons of Revolution gathering, a trading post event, a Benevolent society anniversary, and multiple personal updates including illness, travel, and household happenings. Opportunities include a district convention and a club meeting with quotations and a lecture.
Honolulu reports indicate a contentious debate over a resolution on the house of representatives and state governance. A Senate committee reported unfavorably on a bill tied to a general information request while Governor Carter declined to answer. The steamer Vooly, a 10 ton vessel, is reported wrecked near Puka Hawaii with details sent by undersea telegraph.
Indianapolis April The report from Hasivton Co that Jobo Mitchell President of the United Mine Workers of America is about to resign was denied at the miners national headquarters today. Hers Yelury Wilson said the report revived an old story from the anthracite strike settlement last fall and that Mr Mitchell rejected the petition. It is declared Mr Mitchell has no intention of resigning.
London April 1 Gen William Booth head of the Salvation Army marks his 724 birthday attending service meetings and receiving congratulations amid good health. Other news notes Prince Kropotkin is ill and Prince Paul Pater KraPen, a Rushe… scholar, postponed travel to Chicago due to bronchial trouble. Jane Addams and the Hull House social circle receive details via telegram.
Market report shows wheat futures steady with limited gains and spring wheat around 70 while corn and oats trade narrowly. Cattle and hogs in Kansas City and Chicago trade unevenly with steady cash tones and modest shifts in prices. Officials note light receipts and demand for feeder cattle as markets end mixed in early May trading.
Topeka Today Markets from Topeka April 1 and April 10 show cattle prices steady as wheat and butter markets in New York and Chicago reflect general market tone. Cotton futures and stock quotes in Minneapolis and Chicago hint at bearish government data while reports name prices, receipts, and trading activity across grains and livestock.
Sale notice lists a range of items including a black mare and a white mare, cut stone vases, a 1200 Weetern State item, and a Moline wagon. Ad mentions sale at Fourth and Western Avenue with reduced prices and trade offers. Paragraphs are fragmentary but indicate household goods and farm items available for sale.
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