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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1901
Page
8
A fragmented textpiece presents garbled lines about a seeming world record ensemble. It mentions a trio or quintet and cryptic phrases in multiple languages, hinting at a playful, nonsensical sequence of names and actions.
The executive committee of the Canal Association of Greater New York announces a key decision on future work toward a deep waterway project. The group, after debate, aims to advance plans for an expanded barge canal system, seeking additional waterway improvements within New York. The August 6 statement outlines strategic steps and cooperation with related interests to push the project forward.
The deep waterways commission report was studied and digested by the committee. It concludes that New York’s interests are better served by a 1,000 ton barge canal than by the larger project, signaling a strategic choice amid wavering prospects for faster attachment.
New York and San Francisco union representatives visit to recruit machinists, foundry workers, and molders for the company. A candidate claims contracts require signing and transportation advances, with unauthorized deductions, arousing fears of forced second-class status and dubious terms for steady labor.
A Panama City report credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving a 10 year old girl during a severe dysentery attack. The incident is tied to a prominent physician Dr Charis Utter and praises the remedy's rapid effectiveness. Two newly made graves are described near Duncan after Kiowa, Comanche and Apache country activity. Deputy US Marshal B Thoman heads to the scene from Fort Sill to investigate.
The Topeka council unanimously adopted a resolution by Councilman Bergundthal to acquire the Topeka Water Supply plant at fair value after expiration of the existing franchise. The city will file in Shawnee district court to determine value and secure title, while notifying the water company and receiver J. W. O'Neil.
A chaotic account describes a city jail breakfast for nineteen inmates including Hiram A. Jones held as a suspicious character after being found with a Waterbury watch and funds. Officers anoint him as a vagrant amid letters and a twist drill. Others connected to Jones are rounded up as part of a dubious operation, while legal proceedings follow in a case involving Robert Stores and a keg party, with defense and prosecution clashing over nuisance ordinances.
New York Aug 6 plans to strengthen and nearly double the Brooklyn Bridge carrying capacity were prepared by William Hildenbrand superintendent of John A Hoehiing Sons. His proposal calls for erecting another structure above the existing span and maintaining service during construction. The project would cost about the stated amount. Edwin Duryea, engineering expert appointed by District Attorney Puilpin to investigate the recount breaks, has not yet made his report.
Announcement outlines location of four forthcoming bridge crossings to span the Kansas River within Shawnee County. Details include route plans, construction timeline, and the agencies coordinating the project.
A spectator dedicates a risque poem at the circus eve as officers tighten security. Chief Stak warns of beer infractions linking it to the event. Seven new temporary police, led by Sam Jones and others, join the force to quell the expected delinquency and enforce the law amid the shiny helmet era.
In Pittsburg the general strike order by President Shaffer is delayed beyond yesterday. Amalgamated Association officials aim for peace and not to rush action while steel combine leaders anticipate victory. Mills show signs of agitation with rumors of a Painter mill restart and three rollers ready to return.
Berlin reports a special Reichsanzeiger edition announces the death of Empress Frederick with six weeks of national mourning starting today. All public amusements are suspended until the funeral. Cronberg dispatches note a brief death agony. Emperor William receives the news with a short ceremony as white lilies are placed in the Empress’s hands. Politically, papers weigh her influence but refrain from strong criticism, citing modest public activity after Frederick’s death and varied continental condolence messages.
A Deseret News special from Provo reports James M. Wilson, at the state insane asylum, leaped headfirst into an open furnace door today. He was badly burned before responders freed him, but escaped again into the furnace and died from injuries.
A society note from Mrs i Buck of Omaha reports using Pertina with success for catarrh and general debility. Lillian Roenbeld of the Chicago Germania club shares relief after overwork and nervous strain. The letter mentions a physician’s free summer consultations at the Hartman clinic in Columbus Ohio for women newly affected.
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