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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1901
Page
4
The item cites Goebel murderers and Hillmon case as long in duration, mentions Monroe Doctrine, Pierpont Morgan, and the 1904 Democratic presidential race with Altgeld opposition. It notes U S divorce statistics rising and speculates on U S staying in Cubs for annexation or revolution, with unclear plumbing line.
The Apnals of the American Academy report widespread use of voting machines in New York and 20 cities, tallying 66,600 votes with 7 percent split before noon. In Bethlehem and Northampton tests the machines showed speed, accuracy, and reduced blank votes, with Cornell University’s Ithaca results predicting $5000 yearly savings. The summary emphasizes transparency, equal access for all candidates, and a clear expression of voter will.
The Douthitt tract was purchased this morning under forced proceedings. John R Mulvane acquired the property for fifteen thousand dollars.
News from New York reports the arrest of De Wolf Hopper Dan Daily and William A Brady for violating the Sunday law. The article notes involvement at the Ute Academy of Music and mentions charity fund events and a sealing vessel Virginia Lake with brief updates on dispatches and sea conditions near Newfoundland.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Buffalo bollermakers and workers seeking higher wages. References mention a "Bollerma of Sympathy" and unrest around April 16 with unclear names or details. The text lacks coherent events but signals a labor dispute affecting local metalwork.
Multiple obituaries note deaths from causes including typhoid pneumonia and heart trouble. Blake, 58, a Civil War veteran and longtime Topeka resident, left a widow and nine children. Burials planned at local cemeteries with services at homes or local churches. Also listed are Alexander Wilbur Miller, Arthur Quediary, and Bernard Perry with funeral times and burial places in Topeka and nearby locations.
President John J. Frest of the Topeka Commercial Club received a letter from H A Mudge general manager of Sats Fe in Jersey City. The letter says Topeka contractors and local material will be given preference in the new shop under construction. Purchasing Agent Hodges is cited regarding bids on work for the Topeka blacksmith shop.
Barnum's features 100 rolls Straw Batting at 22 1/2 cents per yard and up, Ing rams from direct mill source, prices 19 to 75 cents. Body Brussels at 2 per yard, Velvets and bordera patterns, 1,500 yards Granite Carpets at low rates, English Lincrinms grades A 7 1/2, 9 1/2, 11 1/2 cents. Rugs all sizes, mats, opaque shades 2 5/8 to 2 10, curtain muslin 10 to 36 inches wide 19 cents, curtain scrim Se per yard upward.
A retail notice announces many new cotton shirt waists added to an extensive line with several items to be exhibited in an outside case and special prices offered for the week. It highlights ongoing promotions and a focus on fashion items for shoppers.
An advertisement announces the sale of yard-wide Blesthed Muslin with soft finish and fine count, limited to one case, priced at four cents and two-thirds per yard, to be released Monday.
April 16 report notes Dr Richard Murri, secretary of the American legation, has arrived in Stockholm. The entry mentions a tors entry and implies ongoing work to be completed under equal conditions.
Milwaukee April 15 Judge Hugene 8 Elliott ruled that Christian Scientists are not liable to prosecution under the state medical law. The decision says treating by prayer is not practicing medicine and compares a prayerful minister to a Christian Scientist who charged for bedside care. The case involved Crescentia Arries and Emma Nicholas who treated a child with diphtheria who died.
A 40 pound prize buffalo was caught at Rossville. Tee Jones and Mark Putnam spent time near the old river bed where the river overflowed. Frank Blanch of Topeka secured a contract to repair the courtroom in the federal building by a Washington dispatch.
Chicago April 16 details show the presidential party will travel June 10 and 11 along the Rock Island road. The route lists stations Fave St Josten Mo and Daversport with arrival times and connections to Rock Island, Moline, and Chicago.
The president designates John G Capers to serve as attorney general for the district of South Carolina, succeeding Ablal Latheap. Capers, a Greacot attorney in the Justice Department, has prior service dating to the Cleveland administration and has spent about years in the department.
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