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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1901
Page
6
Local court reports reveal enforcement actions against men selling whisky without authority to Haskell Indians. A key defendant, Fred Hook of Sabetha, faced a $1,100 fine plus costs, while another youth received similar penalties. The case underscores federal restrictions on liquor dealing and the courts’ resolve to curb illegal trade.
A garbled OCR passage from a Kansas item mentions injuries, persons named Chas Worrall and Prof. Harvey Worrall, and a series of unclear medical and environmental terms. The text mixes names, symptoms, and alleged effects without coherent narrative or verifiable details.
In a federal court proceeding a defendant pleaded not guilty to a single count of theft of under a specified amount. The judge ordered a trial, while court reporters and attendees noted the defendant’s continued denial and the exchange of lines spoken during the hearing. The scene included remarks from the judge and statements by those representing the defendant.
From Washington and San Francisco dated April 17 and April 15. A dispatch notes possible U S attendance at King Edward’s coronation. Mentions unit details, Manila via Hanoi, and a detachment including infantry, engineers, signal corps.
In an interview Governor Hi D. discusses Georgia’s improving condition across classes. He cites a poor cotton crop, rising manufactories, and new mills, while noting concerns over federal trusts and state-federal tensions. He asserts progress against distress and mentions migration of workers from other areas.
Washington April 11 Senator Proctor of Vermont and Cockrell of Missouri held discussions with the president on aviation in Cuba. They stressed the Cubans cannot yet treat diplomatically and likely will accept the Platt amendment terms for a representative government. The commission’s report is expected to show acceptance of the amendment.
A fragmentary note speaks of a sixty thousand target and a family discussion about a son. Text is garbled and difficult to interpret but hints at plans or expectations involving a specific date and a sequence of events near a gathering or scene, with names and places unclear.
A fragmented April 1 dispatch notes scientists and patentees linked to explosive compounds. Sir Robert Austen and Sir Iam Crocker reportedly held detonator and nitro explosive patents respectively as committees examined ventures in 18th century governance. Kaiser misquote referenced amid Prussia confusion.
The Lisbon pap ers attack the pope over a letter sent to the pontiff. In Berlin a Catholic church explosion during choir practice injures four scholars and two others, shattering the organ and damaging the cathedral. McClure’s funeral is planned in Chicago at St James Episcopal.
Secretary Long backs a 95 million plan to build a dry dock and supporting facilities at Seblg Bey, the only site approved by the president and board. Estimated costs include 1.6 million for the dry dock at Olongaye and at least 4 million for shore, tools, and related work, with repairs likely to Hong Kong.
Chicago April 17 a circuit court decision permanentizes a prior order allowing pool selling outside race tracks and fair grounds near St Lula. Local police may enforce but if police fail to suppress gatherings the attorney general can intervene. The ruling, while focused on Madison county, signals statewide applicability to Cook Will Dupage and other counties, marking a potential end to a method used to dodge regulations.
A frigid snap drove readings down to near 39 degrees as the weather bureau predicted more cold days ahead. The Kansas forecast warned of continuing freezing with Thursday and Friday noted as very cold, while scattered gusts and blowing conditions were mentioned in northern regions.
A report from the Secretariat notes authorities will crack down on Sunday law violations. Master bakers and barbers near New York face closures and arrests for unapproved Sabbath activity. The teaser cites a 0 cent sale, Bucklen’s Arsenic Salve, and Buckle’s Bitters as remedies in a promotional add.
A collage of humorous quotes from periodicals lampoons social pretensions and mild exaggerations. Vignettes touch on bachelors etiquette duel gossip bridge games and domestic banter reflecting light gossip and clubroom attitudes of the era with playful caricature and social satire.
In district court Judge Hasen G. Clemens opened injunction proceedings at 1:30. Clemens sought to make the mayor a party to the mandamus action claiming the city clerk and mayor must sign the certificate if Parker wins. Judge Hazen indicated he would decide soon. The defense argued no law restrains officers. public interest and duties of office were noted.
Fragmentary notice lists postal route changes effective May with routes in Wabstunsee and Crawford counties ending or consolidating. Names appear as Hannes Hill Keene Engkland post offices and carriers like Merle HU McCune Crabeton. Readers advised to expect timetable adjustments and new mail patterns in the area.
In Topeka the Timercial Club membership committee works to recruit more members while Major T J Anderson compiles Topeka Shawnee county statistics for club programmes. Mrs A Anderson hosts a surprise party before a trip to San Francisco and Manhattan with plans to move to California. A Godard named to the executive council at the tas house, joint planning with Ohio club and G A R members begins. Also a Rutherford ad promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism with local testimonials.
Ontis Mow or Trishix tied up a trade mark lawsuit in federal district court. The case includes multiple defendants from Wichita and nearby towns and alleges damages around 35 000 for infringement linked to a toy and packaging. Legal teams and potential juries weigh jurisdiction between district and federal courts.
Chicago today shows wheat firming on light receipts and weather shift, with May wheat prices rising and oats steady. Livestock trades are mostly steady to higher for select cattle and hogs while corn shows mixed movement amid broad market uncertainty.
The page compiles scattered market references for corn oats wheat and cotton with uncertain figures. It mentions traders and stalls, price glimpses, and market hints from New York and Topeka, alongside assorted commodities like sugar and salt. Several names and places appear in broken OCR form, obscuring precise data.
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