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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1901

Page

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Mudge Doubtful on Walker Succession Rumors

The article reports Mudge refusing to discuss rumors about who will succeed Mr. Walker. He claims no information and defers to the president and board. Other officials including Mr. Ripley and Mr. Cheney are mentioned as potential successors amid speculation of leadership changes at the railroad office in Topeka.

Th. A. Mudge C.F. Ressiguie C W. Kouns H Storey G_ Sholes Telseraph Topeka Mr. Mudge J. At Mtr St Lins Walker Sdcosmor Uiggest Shen Prospective & Tate Third Vice Press

Committees seek subscriptions for capital start of exposition

Topeka groups report nearly two thirds of a 95000 capital stock subscribed as committees encourage local subscriptions. Plans aim to mobilize Topeka citizens before stock raiders fund the enterprise and recruit women delegates for church conferences while other items from Newark and St Petersburg notes appear in the day’s trade.

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Issue Is Drawn in McKeesport Strike Talks

In McKeesport a labor dispute over a general strike looms as President Shaffer of the Amalgamated Association seeks authority to call out workers in the American Sheet Steel Company plants. The union, with about 50,000 members, plans to coordinate with the national advisory board as actions unfold across U S Steel operations.

General Strike Seems Certain in Steel Workers Meeting

Pittsburg April 17 At a meeting of the national advisory board and vice presidents of the amalgamated association of iron and steel workers attendance was low but the mood favored granting President Shaffer power to call a strike. Officials awaited remaining presidents and the decision was expected late afternoon with a strike likely if concessions are not made.

Pitsburg McKeesport Cmaen Cooper National Advisory Board Asocial Fies Shaffer American Sheet Stes United States Steel Corporation Heritage Great Combine McReesport 5Fer Gist Gurmpers American Federation of Labor Job Wilton Bic Inco & Steel Company Cent Total Vendegrif Wellsville Lerckburs Pittsburg Amalgamated Association of Iron Ad Steel Workers National Ofhers and Trusteer Amede David Hees Mistrick Walter Larkin Smith John Jarrett American Sheet Steel Company Jarret Combine Eimeris

Derrick Car and Gondola Plunge From Bridge

Buffalo N C April 17 a derrick car and gondola toppled from a bridge over Eighteen Mile Creek. Four workers were injured and rushed to the emergency hospital. Two men died shortly after the accident. Identified victims include William Do hlgren 41 of Silver Creek Nicholas Wagner 34 of Cleveland and two others from Duikirk.

Buffalo N_C Eighteen Mile Creek Nicholas “Wagner Are Crepit Zane Eee Cleveland Bamneros Duikirk Tony Pasian Recakecto Joba

UNION MEN NEED NOT APPLY Watch Case Manufacturers Form a Combine

Newport Kentucky April 1 a notice posted at the Wadsworth Watch Case factory announces a strike and that no union labor will be used by the company. Similar firms including Kerstans Philadelphia Fahic Bast Harbor Crescent Newark have formed a combine to oppose union labor. Also listed are temperatures for several large cities including New York Chicago and Cincinnati.

Newport Wadsworth Watch Ilion Kerstans Company Philadelphis Fahic Bast Harbor Th Crescent Newark

MacArthur Reports Surrender of Last Insurgents

General Douglas MacArthur announced the surrender of the final insurgent group in Marinduque after an orderly ceremony at Cot Abad. Insurgent leader Mark Rees and nine others laid down arms, signaling the end of active resistance in the area.

MacArthur Washington War Department Cot Abad Mark Rees Gothers Anns Erik A. Seijeh

Washington moves toward foreign board for Chinese Tsung Li Yamen

The State Department anticipates a reform to replace the Tsung Li Yamen with a four member foreign board led by a prince, aided by privy council ex officio members, to speed negotiations with imperial sanction. Rockhill’s role and the expedition to Huw-La are noted amid ongoing unrest concerns.

Washington Pett Rockaill State Department Fratticiain Forman Privy Council Forden Mir Rockhill Granatch Rukh Huw- la Gome

Murderer Ritter Captured After Reward Prompt

A Nishvilhy, Illinois special reports matrilineal killer Ritter, who murdered Clara Check, was captured by Oakisgle hunter Charlie Luts prompted by a 400 dollar reward. Armed farmers patrol between the city and Pinckneyville awaiting transfer to Brackneyville with Perry county sheriffs arranging guards.

St. Louis Nishvilhy Matin Clara Check Hamier Becas Charlie Luts Oakisgle Ritter Trend Pinckneyville Rice Taka Brackneyville Perry County Tim

Girls Find Sympathy in Pottery Plant Labor Row

Nearly 600 employees at Onndage Pottery Company are not on strike in sympathy with colleagues. Committees representing strikers meet with the general manager to press demands while workers voice support for a broader stance and potential action.

Spractice Onndage Pottery Company

British Freight Railway Across Mexico Readies Four Year Finish

London reports a British backed railway across Mexico's narrowest point will link the Pacific and Atlantic. Two thousand workers under Sir Weetman Pearson oversee the 190 mile route with 900 bridges and harbor work at both ends. The project aims to carry two million tons, lower costs, and cut ocean routes by five years.

New York Ty Journal and Advertiser London Mexico Pactic Pearson & Co Sir Weetmanson Anchorage Pearson America

Insurgents in Cebu Hold Line as Peace Talks Fail

Troops on Cebu Island fail to secure surrender of 200 insurgents. Col McClernand says insurgent terms are impossible. Cebu remains largely unsettled with provincial government urged by Visayan leaders as unrest continues. Redmond era Irish news notes local subscriptions and political tensions amid Dublin events.

Celat Cebu P.L Col McClernand Snd Cat McClernand Eeco Beehauty

Loomis Denies Interview Report From Porto Rico

United States Minister to Venezuela Loomis flatly denies an interview report from Porto Rico as inaccurate. The dispatch claimed he approved a statement. officials in New York and Washington dispute the account and demand a formal clarification.

United States Venesuela New York

Were Not His Words About Castro Revealed in San Juan interview

Venezuelan official Louis Memour or Loumis denies attributing unkind remarks to Castro criticizes. He says he did not endorse the statements and that other passengers aboard the Me D line carneas spoke for themselves. He plans to report to Washington and awaits legal settlement developments.

New York United States Ventmuete Porto Rico Exomis Stove Fiotel Wle Shigr San Juan Seysone Castro Pras Loumis Amy Estaney Ima Sai Oh J. Tam Borasos Monte Barcelona Bern Venc~guvle Chinen Europe

Clemens Letter Sparks City Contests Over City Clerk Seat

A letter from readers argues the city council has tampered with the contest for the city clerk position. It contends the lawsuit would delay the matter for months and questions if Parker sought a rapid trial or a recount to influence appointments. The writer urges swift action and urges transparency in the process.

State Journal Mace Sieep Parker Loounel Renault Finghes Sr. Parker Hughes

Track Buried Ten Feet Deep

In Lesaville on April 17 trains on the Booth Park road run over the Dener and Rio Grandé tracks between Leadville and Dillon. The route near Frisco is partially blocked by debris as crews work to clear it and restore service.

Lesaville Prelett Pos Venger Booth Park Road Dener & Rio Grandé Leadville Dillon Frisco

Thompson May Stay in Deputy Warden Race Amid Endorsement Turmoil

Ratified endorsements ripple through a fraying field for deputy warden of the state. James Thibeun of Medicine Lastgere Dyer enters as candidate alongside Jake Hiering, Frank Gable, and "Dock" Mints from Lansing.

Jewett James Thibeun Salt Center Jake Hiering Prank Gable Dock Lansing

Deal Closed Carnegie Property Seized by Morgan Syndicate

In Pittsburg April meeting stockholders of Carnegie corporation approved dissolution and Morgan Syndicate assumed control. Charles W. Piteturg and officers announced resignations of directors and officers including Lawler Pearce and Gaytey. New board members and officers were chosen with W I Cony as president and H E Flare as treasurer amid shifts involving Frick Cake and United States Steel entities.

Morgan Syndicate Carnegie Piteturg Carnegie Corporation Stockheldene Carnegie Cotnfay Imi Corer Wow. Vy Blacks Carnegii Hioet Company Pittsburg Earls Lawler A. Kt Pearce James Gaytey

Getting Together Deal For the Dasiah West Indians

April 17 Copenhagen reports say the government is earnestly considering a revised card to the United States of the Danish West Indies to lead to a satisfactory agreement. Official circles see two governments nearer than before. Greek officials are cautious. United States mood remains tentative amid the mediation talks.

Copenhagen Envernment United States Ube Reiter Sted Enelin United Heaven

Trusts Prodded in New York and Jersey City Trade Rings

Fragmentary OCR notes allege financial groups in New York and Jersey City manipulated markets under the banner of a Nicaraguan business link. The text hints at Boer tribute and South Africa war sentiments, with mentions of workers, combinations, and central figures in industrial circles.

York Apel Ilinin Boner New York Treetine Lihad Jersey City Bilan South Africa Sulger

Unclear historic telegraph summary from Newark weather and politics

Fragmentary report covers Newark weather, labor, and political notes with references to American Federation of Labor Democrat actions. Mentions Braver strikes, Pine County area, and potential involvement of American forces in Laker relief efforts amid local tension. April election hints and racing commentary appear, with scattered names and places.

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