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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1901
Page
4
A garbled column from the Topeka State Journal includes scattered notes on stock markets, politics, and domestic matters. It mentions Boer War context, Chicago port developments, political fusion talk, and social commentary on suicide, marriage, and gender roles, all in an unfinished, fragmentary form.
A fragmented New York World column discusses fate and remorse after a suicide note and a national weather recall. It notes a man’s death in Altouna Pennsylvania and references officials tied to a crime case.
A fragmented passage portrays conversations about marriage, engagements, and professions. Characters discuss editors, women’s roles at prayer meetings, and a wary perception of neighbors. The scene contrasts public performance with private motives and hints at a narrator’s bemused humor.
In the main, consumption is not hereditary, it is infectious. Low vital force is hereditary, which gives consumption its chance. An infection starts it. Between the two, the crop is a big one, about one sixth of the human race. We suppose it needn't be more than per cent, if people would take fair care and Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil.
Fragmentary notes mix proverbs satire and odd anecdotes from a Midwestern pages. Quips touch on charities age estimation theater gossip and local curiosities across towns like Cherryvale Brewster Wyoming and Gore County with references to officials and small incidents.
A disorderly night in Topeka sparked reports of a mob aiming to seize Officer S Hall at the county jail. Authorities say a warrant was issued for Hall’s arrest and police guarded the jail. no mob action occurred and a small crowd gathered briefly without violence. Martha Ann Head, wife of James Head, faced charges related to the incident.
The Journal reports a proposed preliminary move toward a formal shipbuilding trust in New York as Henry W. Pow and Co engage with parties to finance a plan estimated at 000,000 for a new combined venture.
Fragmentary testimonial notes a cough remedy with references to Chamberlain and bronchitis. The text is garbled but mentions relief and a period tone.</s>
A reader recounts using Warner's Safe Cure for severe urinary inflammation. He credits relief and eventual full recovery after years of illness, noting multiple comrades also were cured. The letter ends with an offer for a free sample from Warner's Safe Cure Co. in Rochester New York.
W C Miller of Robinson Brown county files formal complaint with the railroad board amid trouble procuring freight cars for grain costs. Miller alleges coordination by a grain trust to freeze out independents, citing Leona station in Doniphan county and Robinson as targets. Two similar complaints have been lodged from Ellis county.
San Francisco reports the first tangent transmission of electric power over 140 miles from Yuba river to Oakland street cars. A 40,000 volt alternating current traveled 149 miles with under 5 percent loss along a 140 mile copper cable. Tests imply higher voltages with minimal loss. future transmission planned to San Jose, 190 miles away.
The tax revision commission settled its correspondence and statistics then named George Munson of Cabot as clerk at a salary of 5 dollars per month. Amy Hoberts of Topeka was chosen as stenographer, contracted for 150 dollars for the fall work.
Apr 26 report says Navy department will take steps to verify Lieut Townley's connection to army scandals in Manila. Testimony before the court martial yesterday revealed the matter. Admiral Rotary away from station. a crew will proceed to Admiral Kempf for a report and likely a court of inquiry.
Washington April 20. Actor Murphy changes his stage name from Tim Murphy to Timothy Lawrence Murphy to appeal to broader audiences. He stated the decision to be christened was essential to continue his career as a legitimate dramatic actor.
Mudge general manager says no comment on which auction the board of managers may take in New York tomorrow. He notes supportive expressions from lint line people and hints some directors unknown to him will decide. By 6 p.m. tomorrow, outcome will be known. He declines to name potential successor to the late Aldus Walker.
New York reports a flood of buying orders at the day’s open as investors pushed prices higher across railroad and industrial issues. Heavy blocks traded, with United States Steel leading activity in 50 000 shares and prominent gains noted in Atchison and Northern Pacific amid a surge of speculative demand and rapid price moves.
A wall toppled at George Burghart's cigar store at Eighth and Kankas avenues this afternoon. Two wall cases and furniture were wrecked, with Burghart estimating furniture at 100 dollars and goods scattered valued at 200 dollars.
A Topeka street railway company purchased six acres of curved land in St Louis, the length noted as 25 feet. The same item mentions various local social and legal notes including the Shawnee County Horticultural Society at Oak Grange hall Mission township and a Methodist Ladies Aid meeting at 2:20 pm with Mrs. J. M. Wallnes at 618 Harrison Street.
Col J W F Hughes reports a rumor that Judge Hazen may tie up the state bond proposition with the mayor election decision. Banks say funds will not be refused and returns from judges may not reflect bond outcomes. The public appears generally favorable to the bond proposition despite the rumor.
Fragmentary notice reports John Francis Saye Allen presiding over county delinerations of tee revision colonisaion. It notes need for rain to relieve arid conditions and mentions June faset and oversuppls, with reference to Lat the 7 Men and Drillas in relation to the tea.
The Laws of Kansas of 11 will be effective May 1 as the state printer delivers the official copy to the Secretary of State. The statute book contains 425 chapters and about 200 pages larger than prior editions. Clerical staff report a top-rate effort to publish ahead of schedule, highlighting general election law against fusion and the biennial election law as notable items.
Aguinaldo is under pursuit and witnesses are being examined for the defense in the murder case at Tay Tay, while Capt John T H McDonald and two troopers clashed with insurgents in Abrame province. McDonald was wounded in the lungs and a private was killed. Aguinaldo remains unavailable.
Des Moines April 30. Unclear if Prof Herron will be tried before the De Grinnell district association of Congregationalists meeting at Baxter today. Rev W G Vittuh of Grinnell hints at a formal charge but has not indicated plans to interview. Charges, if fired, could take days. a committee may investigate the complaint and report later.
A death occurred at 2:20 PM at the residence 37 Jane Street. The deceased, Sabi, died from appendicitis, though initial reports suggested a different cause.
Census Bureau places center six miles northeast of Columbus Bartholomew County Indiana. Rail accident slows eastbound trains about 30 minutes due to track obstruction. General Tinto surrenders with his command to Captain Krug at Sivaa. Fortunes shift as enemy forces retreat and expected next moves loom.
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