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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
8
In New York on April 0 a steel corporation near the world of industry signed a contract valued at 780000 to pursue foreign Heid ventures. The deal marks a significant advancement for Warnegie and the Pursish Trish firm amid ongoing disputes over terms and execution.
The Carnegie Steel Company has been awarded a substantial plate contract worth $780,000. Clyde shipbuilding interests have also placed contracts with American mills for plate needs, anticipating a possible price rise if the U S Steel Corporation advances prices.
Mayor Hughes probes the city prison building after a complaint about roof condition. A reporter notes water damage and plaster loss in the police judge’s office and other areas. Repairs are planned after council review of estimated costs.
The funeral for Alexander McClurg, longtime usher of Chicago, was held at an Episcopal church with clergy officiating. Family and friends attended, including members of the Chicago Historical Society and notable figures such as John N. Jewett, Thomas Dent Franklin, and Robert T. Lincoln. The interment occurred at Graceland Cemetery.
A spring tonic claim promises to cleanse nerves and body, boost energy, and support kidney health. Ad mentions lobby at Kansas Avenue with W Stansfield and Marshall Bros selling the product.
Mina Bun Shoritt hosts an informal 2 o'clock tuneheon to honor Rise Gwendoline Purdon visiting Belfast. Guests include Misa Purdon and Mrs. George Esterly. Miss O'Brien is guest of honor at a thimble party with about 30 intimate friends. Mary and Jean Frost host an 6 o'clock tea. Mrs. Wilbur F. Young and Mrs. W. S. Post attend Thursday evening event with several others. Numerous notices list residents traveling, visiting relatives, or returning home, including Topeka society figures and guests from Kansas City and Chicago.
Topeka residents and visitors are mentioned in a stream of social notes. H A Kinsley visits with his daughter Olive Gundry at the state university in Lawrence while Rosa Ferret attends an opening in Strong City. Harry Knowles returns to Kansas City with Armour Packing. Dr and Mrs White of Silver City plan an eastern trip after Topeka visits. Froebel birthday celebration at T B Bowman kindergarten features a large bust and flower decorations. Wilbur F Young and Mrs Post visit Manhattan after Topeka stay with the Frost sisters. Irving Meller and Mrs Younger travel locally. Misses Emma and possibly Karl Miller appear in Topeka. Engraved cards and wedding invitations advertised by Adams Bros. 7H K. av.
The Republican county central committee meets tomorrow at the old court house to discuss two major issues. One is forming a county convention to nominate a Republican ticket instead of Crawford county’s system. The other concerns postponing the selection under a new section law and whether spring primaries will occur. Sentiment appears to favor retaining Crawford, with notable opposition to the county convention and efforts by leaders to control the party organization. Local factions debate control of nominations, Shawnee County influence, and the impact on party unity.
An obituary fragment honors Mes Hart of Denver amid ecclesiastical ties and mourning. The text references Dean Bart of John's cathedral, a long stormy life, and a wedding anniversary noted on a late date, with mentions of Wilson and a son in a sparse, damaged transcription.
Real estate transfers listed include Lizsie Head and husband selling to William McLaughlin for 550 dollars, Lot 20 Topeka Walnut Grove area. A B Tinker and wife transfer north half of tenens quarter section 1F township 32 range 15 to James Curry for 2000 dollars. Fitzpatrick to L W McColles sigh vents lot half of lot 21 back. Bailes and wife to Nettie A Crook for 1 dollar, tract on Kansas Avenue. Pres dered to We 32 acres to t. P Dunegao end 33 block 8 BrooklynGeiehe alhal om. Kansas City and Return 200 dollars via Santa Fe account Old Fellows celebration. Ticket on sale April 05 and 26, good returning April 24. Six trains four day in each direction.
A new geyser rose at Lake Beho Romtomahena New Zealand described as a four mile rolling water mass with a great dome spouting water and steam, with rocks scattered over twenty feet. reports also note a large blast at Tarra New South Wales works moving 70000 tons of rock.
New York April 19 ConstituTION Columbia and Independence invited to race on the sound for a cup offered by Indian Harbor Yacht Club. Frank B. Jones chair of the yacht club board announced the decision. Race date and course not settled awaiting owners of 90 footers. Proposal favors race about 10 miles above Greenwich Conn with a choice of windward, leeward, or triangle course.
A Canadian order in council relieves the ban on U S nursery stock shipments to Washington and other ports. Under the San Jose seals act, trees shrubs grafts cuttings buds may enter at Winnipeg March 1 to May 15 and October 7 to December 7, and at Vancouver October 1 to March 15. Duties include three cents per budded tree and 20 percent ad valorem on shrubbery. The plan requires fumigation. no liability for damage is assumed.
The ad copy promotes a generic medicinal syrup claiming to ease teething pain in infants and soothe mothers. It touts seeable relief for stomach issues and general discomfort, presenting Winslow’s Soothing Bop as a universal remedy for babies and mothers alike with emphasis on health and happiness.
The report lists appointments including T. Stapleton of West Virginia and Morris C. Burrow as receiver and Ephraim H. Bmock as receiver of public monies in Buffalo Wyoming. Alpha Eins is also noted in the land office, with officials present observing the ceremony as they confirm the appointments.
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