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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1901
Page
6
General Wood arrives in Havana amid rumors about the Cuban convention and U S intervention. He discusses constitutional amendments and Cuba’s government requests while noting discrepancies between Cuban and U S positions and the unresolved paths of intervention and planations.
A repeated inquiry lists many exchange proposals such as trading a bicycle for a camera a gun for a bookcase and a stove for a refrigerator. It showcases whimsical or hypothetical swap ideas including a dog for a rooster and a farm for a grocery store.
A column brief in the State Journal outlines a profitable line for readers to contribute shorter pieces. The notice invites submissions and frames the venture as an affordable way to gain space and exposure in the paper.
A dispatch reports on Cuba and U S relations, noting economic and political aims after constitutional adherence. It mentions receipts for expenditures, an upcoming May delivery of funds, insurer inquiries in Havana, and closures of mail to La Discussion amid editor arrest.
The Ohio congressional train will depart Cincinnati on Friday night May 5 to join the presidential party en route to San Francisco. General Grosvenor leads arrangements. the group travels via Southern Pacific to Portland then Northern Pacific back, with many named congressmen and officials aboard. They will join the president’s party in California and proceed to San Francisco.
A Herald report claims Senator Willliam A Clark may gain valuable new privileges in New York via a contemplated concession. The arrangement would grant control over a bridge toll and access to docks, with Clark’s family ties tied to involved parties. If enacted the Senator could influence terms and navigate access to key port facilities.
Chicago Tribune reports German singing societies in Chicago show keen interest in an emperor Wilhelm prize of mark to encourage German song. The event, held in Brooklyn, drew a winner described as a scorer. America may also receive prizes. Harry S Rubens notes the plan to award US societies as part of the Emperor’s encouragement. Antietam Opera House hosts an event on Saturday, April 27.
A J Cassatt of the Pennsylvania Company returned from a three weeks tour through Mexico and the southern United States. He reports no truth to rumors of plans to gain control of southern and western railroads. He traveled via Louisville New Orleans and San Antonio and inspected Pennsylvanias lines on his return through St Louis.
Washington officials announced 76 000 men will form the permanent army with several officer promotions slated. Col Henry B M Hobert and Col Thomas F Parry along with Lieut Col John W Clone will become brigadier generals prior to retirement. Gen John M Wilson announced retirement plans to allow Col Robert to be promoted. After long service, Col Robert will end his career as top engineer chief George L Gillespie succeeds him. The artillery corps will reach full strength of 18 000. cavalry and infantry scales adjusted. Philippines deployment yet to be fixed.
A century milestone marked in Chicago with Scottish Rite Masons observing the occasion. A commemorative medal was struck to honor the event, reflecting on the rite’s long history and community presence in the city.
A ceremony marks the initiation and conferral of orders during a rite anniversary. The four day celebration includes a banquet at the Tandivotuam on Thursday evening. Over 600 members are expected to attend the forty six year reunion of the Orientul consistory.
Honest John Reilly, famed sporting character, announces suspension of John Kelly & Co stock brokers at 33 Broadway after nearly two years of operation. Assets undisclosed but liabilities run into hundreds of thousands. firm to voluntary assignment to protect creditors while awaiting exact condition of affairs. Kelly stresses personal sacrifices and plans to resume, with O'Keefe and Collins named among partners. Local figures Levy and Reynolds named in the assignment arrangement.
Formosa Kansas April The Tvers barn owned by Witham and Hardy burned Tuesday at 5 o'clock. Fourteen horses perished and several carriages burned. Fred Hanry narrowly escaped death. The stock losses include Bowles and Co roadsters, a Hackney stallion owned by I B Robinett, and a recently imported horse valued at 1500 belonging to Rowlett. Witham lost clothes about 40 dollars and a gold watch. No stock insurance and 400 on the stable. Total losses around 5000. Citizens raised over 200 to aid Mr Witham. Opera House ad for April 37.
Tennessee report by civil and mining engineer John W. Adame details rich alluvial gold deposits along Coker Creek near Madisonville and Jellico. He cites a million dollars mined and says over $50,000 in recent pans tested from under a quarter acre, with nuggets up to several ounces. Local residents pan for gold on the creek and nearby plateaus, while a bank, firms in Knoxville, and merchants handle coinage.
Firebugs set a blaze at a barn at Tenth Avenue and Buchssan, destroying the building and its contents. One horse and two cattle perished. one mule escaped. Fire department arrived quickly but could not save the barn or prevent spread to adjacent structures.
Kilpatrick reaches Honolulu from San Francisco with smallpox cases aboard and several mumps and measles cases. Quarantine planned outside the harbor to allow landing of men after cleaning. Hospital ship and transfers discussed as health officials manage the voyage. Independent Home Rule Republican party forms in native political shift. Anarchist Romagnoli rumors denied as battleships return to New York.
Market notes show wheat and corn futures fluctuating with occasional gains and losses. Grain bids eased while corn demand and export orders influenced prices. cattle and sheep markets opened steady with modest gains. Featured onlookers include Chicago and Kansas City exchanges, with investors watching Brazil export signals and oil prices.
A chaotic market update reports volatile trading with references to grain and futures, noting price swings in wheat and corn while mentioning bonds and precious metals. The item ties to New York money markets and regional exchanges, highlighting uncertain investor sentiment and shifting receipts.
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