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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1901
Page
4
Long column outlines political chatter from Topeka and beyond. Mentions Medicine Hat weather, Massachusetts taxation, Arkansas and Alberta topics, Goebel case, Porto Ricans, Leouils manifesto, Penn ey vote reform, and McKinley Funston appointment debates. Includes note on city mayors and reform in Oakland New York.
A fragmented report discusses labor conditions and wage statistics. It references Brance Senda as a representative and mentions a New York visit by an ex-municipal official. The text notes wages, living costs, and working conditions, including national comparisons and attempts to obtain information on hours and industry standards.
Americans rush to buy British Consols as Harting, Magan & Co in New York reports 16 applications for part of a 2,200,000 pound portion of a 6,000,000 pound British console issue. Major New York firm notes growing demand.
Deaths reported include Altres V Puronise whose passing was noted with references to survivors. A series of government appointments follows, naming Moore as assistant commissioner of the Navy and Charles O Neil as chief of the bureau of ordnance, with other posts and delegates listed to international bodies.
The City Real Estate and Trust Company relocates from 7th and Kansas City to Topeka. John A. Prescott, formerly of Manias, is named president. the firm has no Kansas charter. The Topeka office will be used by Kansas Mutual Life, which has leased the Seventh and Jackson building space and is remodeling for its use.
Cleveland reports trains arriving on schedule from the east after more than 48 hours. Telegraph and telephone lines between Buffalo and Cleveland and along the route to Pittsburgh were restored only partially, with many wires still down. Suburban and city electric railways operated with minimal delays today.
Telegrams report the Comox grounding near Vancouver on Fredericks Arm while trying to reach a wharf. It may drift off at extreme high water. hull plates intact but risk remains. Vessel valued between 950000 and 40000, insured in full.
Weather reports show clear and calm conditions nationwide. Parmery State Bank of Quenemo seeks to double capital to 320 000. Cooking sessions run all week at 624 Kansas Avenue, two daily blocks 10 to 12 and 2 to 4. Oscur Shaffer visiting from Denver plans to reunite with Miss Anna Swanson of East Eighth, as George Bantu marries at the bride’s home. Moved to Rome at 126 East Biehth, new pew cushions planned for First Presbyterian church funded by Mrs A Had den. Senator Fred Dumont Smith and Rep Frank Grosser in town to push subcommittee duties on personal property assessments and tax notices. Excursion to Kansas City Friday April 26 via Rock Island Route, round trip 2.00, return by April 30. Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup pitched for coughs and polio. Women upset at Will Langans record cleaning bureau drawers.
Frigid weather caused heavy damage to cotton and watermelons in Georgia while frost warnings extended near Meridian Mississippi. Reports note vine damage near Jyville Meridian and Charleston with figures suggesting eight percent loss and two percent in watermelons and cantaloupes. Americus area indicates broader impact across southwest Georgia requiring seasonal adjustments.
St Louis April 22 Phillip Guar who was stabbed in the heart Saturday night underwent five operations at the elsy deepitsl where Dr H L Nietert sewed the wound in the heart. Stilt water replaced blood and heart stimulants kept him alive until death.
Telephonic and telegraph news from New York indicate storm disruption hampers message delivery to Cleveland and surrounding northern towns. Direct lines are down and messages to Chicago and back are delayed, with some northern points reachable only indirectly.
Huntsville Tennessee reports four to six inches of snow with more falling. A cow died frozen in the street yesterday as fruit crops suffer heavy loss from the severe cold on Cumberland Mountain Kentucky line.
At St Marys West Virginia on April 22 a hotel fire killed six men. Listed dead are Samuel Cunningham of Rockford Selts Sa 0 Brt Smiley Joan Slater daughter of Mrs Slater actress of the hotel and an unknown man. The blaze started from a natural casing stove explosion. all victims were well workers.
In Chartres France on April 22 two tramps entered farmer Briere’s farmhouse while he was away. They killed his children with stab wounds and stole money and valuables including one hundred francs. The father survived. In Topeka a funeral notice calls Topeka Lodge No. 11 for A.O. U. W. Brewer A. V. Beranium. Services at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at 715 Polk Street.
Card of Thanks to friends and neighbors for kind support during the illness and death of husband and father James Wimmer. A.B Hoover announces the Jersey Milk Depot has opened a milk and cream depot at All West Sixth Street to supply families with pure Jersey milk and invites patronage with delivery at any time.
In Washington on April 22 the Supreme Court adjourned for the term with May 27 final adjournment. The court will recess May 12 and no decision date on Ililar cases is set. The term focused on a state's power to quarantine against another to curb infectious disease, as in W P Smith vs St Louis & Western Railway Co over cattle imports from Plaindealing, La to Fort Worth, Texas. The Texas quarantine blocked delivery and reshipment, Smith sued for interstate commerce interference. lower court upheld, state court of appeals reversed, state police power affirmed despite incidental commerce impact. Justices Furlan and White dissented. Brinwn delivered the majority opinion.
Wichita April 22 B M Jones a bondman for Mrs Nation has taken a certified bond copy and gone to Medicine Lodge to bring her back for court. He seeks release from the bond by this action. A running sore on my leg caused tortures and a man named Danny Glaiment suffered a quick death while Lenhart of Bowling Green was involved.
Actual steel frame work for the new Santa Fe blacksmith shop has started. Workers have attached the traveler to hoist parts, marking the shift from preparatory to active construction. The brick job is awarded to Olof Swanson of Topeka. the shop measures 409 feet long and 10 feet wide.
Governor Stanley adds 200 to 500 reward for the death of Charles L. Wiltberger of Cowley county. Wiltberger was shot and robbed near Winfield while driving his wagon. A nearby farmer heard a shot and later saw a negro at the canyon’s mouth as the crime was discovered, but no identification followed.
A suit was filed to stop Sheriff Cook from issuing a deed to Virginia M. Johnson for the Bennett property, allegedly to benefit the governor. Johnson had levied on the property to satisfy a judgment she obtained against the Bennetts, while a prior mortgage remained unsatisfied. The plaintiff’s attorney claims the levy occurred without consent or knowledge of the plaintiff.
Knoxville reports 26 degrees at 7 am with heavy snow breaking limbs and ruined orchards in Kingsport Rockville and Bristol. Upper East Tennessee towns report continued snowfall while New River in Virginia floods at Bristol area causing railroad delays and traffic stoppages.
The Odd Fellows announce an excursion to Kansas City on April 26. A special five O. O. F. train departs Rock Island depot at 9 a.m. Tickets cost 20 dollars and sufficient coaches will be provided to accommodate all attendees and their families.
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