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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
4
Leaks from the Associated Press telegraph suggest the State Journal outlines a major national report on commerce and trade. The piece notes growth across Pacific coast shipping, citrus shipments, and a general upturn in domestic trade early in the year with further expansion anticipated in the latter half.
Subscriptions to the State Journal offer daily home updates during summer, with mail to any address for thirty cents per month. The piece notes various global and political items, mentioning land grants, Rockefeller, and international events in a fragmentary, period voice.
Complex, partially garbled report on trade values, grain receipts, and live stock across multiple markets through June. Notes include wheat receipts totaling £17159, F432 bushels for steam by June 0, 31 and comparisons to prior periods, plus movements in transportation and shipping that reflect stronger distribution of farm products and freight activity in Chicago and other hubs.
Topeka courts pursue a tee trust amid scattered reports from Osie county and nearby towns. The week shows mixed results as residents speculate on legal actions, with discussions of local figures and community reactions to court and public notices.
Detectives link John Winters to a tunnel theft after evidence includes a worn head covering, a new cap, a mud-covered cabin with earth matching a mined tunnel, oddly chalked fragments to muffle noise, a pistol, gas cutter tool, and a small electric battery. Winters, seen near the railroad tunnel nights, denies involvement while investigators pursue a single-perpetrator theory and suggest stolen gold was used to create an alibi.
A distressed note ends with a worrisome report as a Kansas City woman succumbs after a botched revival attempt during a heatwave. The deceased, once connected to Zimmerman real estate, had lived across several states, with sparse details in the fragmentary text about kin and travel plans.
A vintage ad stating a preparation for headache biliousness sour stomach and constipation sold for 25 cents per box. Marketed by CL Hood & Co with a emphasis on widespread availability and low price.
Missouri Pacific officials will meet Saturday with Commercial Club members backing the project to extend the Mixawurt Pacite to a point on the Central Branch line northwest of Topeka. The conference aims to pursue a union depot and rail terminals improvements for a town of about 40,000, with potential significant spending on a new depot.
In a July notice the state lists costs for various institutions including education and repairs. The fragment notes expenses for mattresses and possibly illustrated items and mentions associated wear and upkeep costs.
W D Gilpin and friends visit dePrakson as Wall Prairie men plan a mid summer rush. Ian MU Jones colored pleads in city court over fling with Mary Case. She Wilt Jones sent to Judge Fagan for reform. West and Annie Langley of Topeka worry at Lawrence Thursday. Charlee Stewart travels to Buffalo and Boston. A Bersén cable reports his arrival. The Treasury with review views and Al Coddington watches the clerk’s duties. Vacation day noted at T Gould’s post office division. Riss quarters refurnished for pickling. prices 3½ to 35 a bushel. Lake Shore and Michigan Southern service affects next month. return limit extended to October. Further offers scarce. send for full information, Chicago to St Louis area.
A Port Silsayar dispatch from Woods reports an auction sale where town lots fetch high bids as residents form a town site company to lay out streets and alleys. A contest challenges the town’s planning while a separate incident notes two dead in a tepee north of the fort, shot twice with no robbery signs.
Medicine Lodge Kansas Aug David Nation through counsel seeks divorce from his wife Cartie Nation a temperance crusader alleging public ridicule neglect of family duties and abandonment of the home He is visiting Therin at present and the case follows a report of marital strain and discord between the couple.
A man identified as Fr Palmer living at 425 Clay Street was reported dead at noon and then revived as unconscious after medical aid from Dr Mexiner and W Fink. Neighbors fear death as scientists verify facts, with no undertaker engaged yet.
Claude Shumate helper to the Suite Fe round-house was overcome by heat while working in a firebox of an engine. He was removed to his Jefferson Street home between Second and Third streets in a semi conscious condition after bystanders acted to pull him from danger.
Washington Aug 9 Senator Burton of Kansas, in Washington to oversee appointments, voices cautious views on a general tariff revision. He doubts broad support for reform, criticizes Democrats as uninformed about business, and notes Kansas remains busy with flourishing industry. He also comments on Roosevelt’s nomination chances and Kansas economic strength.
A federal writ of mandamus issued from Leavenworth Federal Court under Judge Hook Th directs Alma Mayor George Sutherland and an unnamed party to enforce interest payments. The circuit court had earlier refused other suits seeking payment. The report notes an incident in Brussels where Albert of Belgium, nephew of the monarch, was involved in a motor accident and a jury is to hear the case.
A serious crash occurred at North Leroy at 12 15 PM as the Lehigh Valley river Black Diamond eastbound rear coaches derailed, rafting along the ties before sliding into a ditch. Nine people are seriously injured and many more badly bruised. wrecking trains and physicians are rushing to the scene. Two likely fatalities reported among the injured.
The Coney Island Wockey Club announces an increase in purses for overnight events at its fall meeting at Sheepshead Bay. The move aims to raise the average purse for the meeting, with goals set for a higher overall prize level.
A city report notes a light morning shower near town with a cooler trend later. An investigator from the city council reviews pavement plans for approaches to the Kanter arena and curb work, with discussion expected through the afternoon.
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