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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
15
The Wabash Railroad markets its line as the only route from Kansas City to Buffalo with sleeping cars to New York and fastest travel. It notes trains pass near the Exposition grounds offering a grand view of the Electric Display and grounds for through passengers.
A fragmented report describes Dumont's project to build a large experimental airship. It outlines the construction stages of balloon hulls and gas cylinders, including a plan to reach 340 cubic meters and enable controlled ascent and navigation. The text mentions a series of test balloons and the evolving capability to maneuver the craft with ropes and rigging.
Sabin Kellam, 43, was instantly killed by a lightning strike while working on the Kellam stock farm four miles from Richland, known as Clover Hill farm, in Pridey afternoon. He operated the business with his father Geo Kellam. Burial held in Topeka with Rev Charles M Sheiden officiating at Topeka cemetery.
Tax levy likely to rise to around 9 million, not 20 million for West district. Ways and Means plans to review city finances August 1 with report on levy to guide council. City anticipates 31000 in extra revenue plus higher assessments, Mayor Hughes expects more revenue this year. Also 30000 in judgments and increased salaries for officials.
A San Francisco message to Major Phelan urges decisive action to quell unrest and riots, declaring violence and looting must end and city responsibility for damages. The note seeks mayoral authority or federal aid if needed. It warns coal shortages loom, with bunkers nearly exhausted and several ships idle. Garfield Park hosts an evening concert as a lone positive note amid turmoil.
A Topeka police recount details of joints bonds and trials. Judge Lindsay issues orders banning bonds signed by sympathizers with solulats and Aguor business allies. Reports include arrests of Reed and Inman, Bond actions, and a Davenport connection with illicit activity at 981-233 Jefferson Street.
A Pullman Palace Courier reader describes a morning coffee habit using Grape Nuts stirred with hot coffee and sugar to curb appetite until dinner. The note suggests Grape Nuts with milk or tea as a digestible breakfast, claiming benefits for the body.
A clipped, garbled fragment suggests police business returning to normal and mentions uniforms with gaudy helmets and bright buttons. It hints at effects on a troubled mind and the energy of an evil-doer, but the text is incomplete and unclear.
The Commercial club's entertainment committee recommends a pure food show at the Auditorium if the fall festival plan fails. Councilman Weber, a grocer, proposed uniting grocers and butchers with merchants to attract eastern food exhibitors. Merchants say Topeka cannot afford another large event and will focus on a meritorious show for locals with possible new features.
Washington reports insular affairs division of War Department furnishes six month receipts from Cuban customs to June 30 1901. Total customs receipts were 1 947 805 dollars, Havana post yielding 5 601 001 dollars, Cienfuegos 1 249, Santiago 590 083 dollars. Figures for 1899 and 1900 noted as context show larger totals.
Washington reports chief Wilkie of the Secret Service received a telegraph from San Francisco announcing the arrest of Walter Dimmick, former United States Mint chief clerk. Dimmick had surfaced in the July 4 robbery probe after $20,000 vanished from the mint vault. He was linked to vault access and a hidden combination in a memorandum book. Dimmick admitted working at the mint, including night shifts, as investigators examined access and security lapses.
A Kansas man, A H L Amis of Lebanon, asks Denver officials to hire him for the police force, claiming he is six feet two and town marshal experience. He offers to move his family if given a promise of pay, citing endorsements from Kansans and urging the mayor to consider his application as part of staffing.
A chaotic snapshot of Topeka life with brief items on doctors moving offices, hospital hires, court visits, governors' pardons, train delays due to washouts, accidents, and local business moves. Mentions include Dr. Tux, Dr. Eva, Mrs. Sadie Bethel, William Parker, Klein George Sharitt, Lieut. Wisner, and Major General MacArthur among others.
A young woman in Pasemwa Colombia survived a severe dysentery attack after Dr Charles Utter recommended Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. The letter notes rapid improvement within hours and credits the remedy with recovery after critical weakness prevented turning in bed. Sold by all druggists.
A collection of testimonial letters from Hon J A Simpson of San Francisco and J Edward Clark praising Peruna for systemic catarrh and general relief. Individuals describe long battles with stomach and nerve symptoms, improved energy, and renewed health after using Peruna, with exhortations to continue if not instantly cured.
New York reports Bourke Cockran, guest of Winston Churchill, faced an awkward encounter in the House of Commons lobby. Colonel Arthur Lee, once a British attache to Washington, introduced Cockran to an ex-attache who was brusquely greeted, while Churchill apologized for the incident.
Henry C. Payne of Wisconsin ex-chairman of the Republican national committee arrives in New York aboard the Hamburg-American Augus te Victoria. He notes Americans face favorable reception abroad yet European firms send reps to study US methods. He cites Austrian and German interest in American factory goods and labor experience.
A letter shows Mra Btone quits her role in the physical training department at Emporia. The notice mentions Aug and Kar as locations and cites resignation from the position. The report notes the personnel change and the department's response.
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