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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1901
Page
6
Italy mourns Signor Crispi, described as the greatest statesman, surrounded by family and friends. A grand public funeral planned with honors, as Naples and national leaders prepare to lay in state and attend a ceremonial procession to Puterme.
A chaotic fragment discusses a conference on a railroad line from Fort Scott to the territory, naming A DeBernari and HOT, with plans to meet St Louis officials and farmer leaders. It outlines aims to connect Topeka with a broad northwest region and spur economic reach, pending next steps.
The narrative follows Cris tin, a prominent exile and political mover, who journeys from Paris to Italy, becoming secretary in the federal government and later advancing to high offices. His career weaves through Parma, Palermo, and Turin, with ties to exiled circles and prominent figures as he shapes policy and rail ambitions across the region.
The comet Enckea was observed this morning by Tar at Browks's Smith observatory. It moves north and southeast from the northern sky, with position near the termicensing beam and remains visible in clear conditions.
New York reports Mr Chamberlain’s Perfective at a senhetta demonstration in favor of curbing overrepresentation of Irish members. A London correspondent notes government plans to address anomalies in UK representation, with redistribution possibly to be signaled in the King’s Speech. Netionallets’ Westminster tactics show mixed public sentiment across Great Britain as King’s forthcoming visit to Inch and Best may delay action. Drowned in Lake Ontario and a New York grocery manager contact are also noted in this fragmentary item.
The navy considers the application of Admiral W Sampson for release from duty as commandant. A number of officers may be assigned as part of the Navy Department's formal arrangement. The administration remains delicate about the matter and all officers here would be able to be reassigned.
Sam Kimble urges Kansas to fund and lead a state exhibit at the South Carolina Charleston fair. He notes no state appropriation exists yet, proposes subscriptions to cover costs, and argues a strong show could attract Carolinians and boost Kansas products. He suggests Kimble as a possible exhibit chair.
W Barry a Machinists Association No 27 member facing injunctions with Agreettale Chem Brom t1 tert workers at Riverst Iron Works was jailed four months in Shawnee County for contempt of court. Barry and Joseph Borys, served with injunctions, appeared to answer for warnings to Iron Works employees after injunction. Court found Barry guilty and ordered four month confinement. A $20,000 Gold Brick Missing: Beattle Washington August 12 A telegram says the Apulio Mining Co of San Francisco reports a gold brick lost at Eekote via the steamer New-Port variant reached the city. pressure should have affected San Francisco days earlier.
A warrant was issued for Citi Detective Joan Brenard on perjury charges connected to the Kinner Aguor vase case. The event occurred in a late afternoon session amid reports of heavy rain in Lindsborg. Weather slowed the area with a soaking rain that persisted for hours.
Porto Rico reports baseball catching fire among Americans and locals. Clubs form and leagues proposed as games saturate weekends. Grounds at Puerta de Tierra prepared, uniforms imported from the United States, and a large fund-raising effort planned.
T. M. Spivey, famed pioneer journalist from Kingston Missouri, visits D. O. McCray in Anadarko and prepares to move part of his plant there. The Anadarko Tribune, printed in Chickasha, aims to boost local affairs with Spivey, Dutton and Turner as publishers. Spivey served as Kingston postmaster under Harrison and McKinley and expects strong prospects for the new paper.
Central Kansas millers and wheat dealers rally against Topeka millers bid for a 3 cent differential on all wheat shipments from the western part of the state. Information sources cite Abuene as the informer. The railroad board has taken no decision yet in the case against the Santa Fe. AG Godard says the board could rule in favor of the millers.
Attorney Hungate seeks Brenard’s arrest for perjury amid a Davenport case alleging nuisance. Testimony centers on a July beer delivery to Hidner, with Geo. Hiinner named in the nuisance charge and a push to confront spotters facing perjury actions.
Government wheat report and market activity showed higher prices with strong bids, notable gains around midday, and a quieter session later. Trading featured firm cash and futures responses, with prices at or near session highs and demand steady as stock levels remained constrained.
The clipping shows mixed livestock prices and grain futures from Topeka and Kansas City markets. It notes cattle and sheep receipts and quotes, milk and dairy product mentions, and grain movement with wheat and corn price shifts influenced by government crop data and trading activity in New York and Chicago.
Market chatter notes crop damage as the crop report intensifies selling pressure. Investors anticipate more declines with rail stocks under pressure as sugar and steel sectors react to persistent weakness and labor tensions.
Lost and found notices, buying and selling, renting rooms, boarders, job ads, and business updates are urged through The State Journal. Classifieds offer three free days, then 50 cents per week, with a five cent per line daily rate for small ads to reach Kansas readers.
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