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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1901
Page
8
A chaotic report recounts Ben Jordan shattering a second story cupola with a bottle and a stray caper. Police investigate a string of arrests and near clashes as neighbors, witnesses, and Chief Stahl confront a noisy day in Topeka.
New York Aug 13 Herald prints dispatches from aboard the Lucania Cruockhuren giving an account of the voyage and distance from the shore. The report describes weather and events at sea as the liner sails toward distant waters.
Dr Brock argues bovine tuberculosis differs from human forms but supports stamping out infection in cattle. He cites doctors and veterinarians, notes dairy cows, milk, and beef as transmission paths, and urges eradication to protect humans and animals.
San Francisco reports Pierpont Morgan and agents close to leasing the old Crocker mansion on the northwest corner of Alfornian and Tayloretree. Morgan is expected to arrive October 2 and may serve as a lay delegate. He plans to join his daughter and family during the stay. The Crocker residence is described as an imposing California mansion with a fine art gallery.
Archie Baird former foreman of the Satta Pe boiler shop and a well known Topekan has returned from a visit to New York City. He notes that the dry weather damage is overstated in some regions while Michigan and parts of New York show worse conditions. Baird says Brooklyn Bridge damage from recent threats is exaggerated and praises Mayor Van Wyck. He also met several eastern cities during his trip.
Carlisle Pa August 12 The Carnegie Indians face personnel changes due to losses with Lube at center replacing Smith and Wheslock shifting to guard Hawley Pierce re-elected captain will split duties between right tackle and fullback Pett tackle covered by Williams Bowen Walker Brothers and Kodieve unavailable End Hare returns See Johnson as quarterback and Riis as substitute as Coach Carter plans heavy practice ahead of the Carlisle Cornell game scheduled for the Stadium at Buffalo on October 28
Charles M. Sheldon says he would rather drink a bottle of ink than a bottle of beer. The remark, made during Christian Endeavor services, drew a smile from Keimoo as he noted the broad contrast to temptations to drink.
The Plant line steamer Halifax, Captain Pye, sailing from Charlottetown to Port Hawkesbury and Halifax, struck a ledge near Minot Head during dusk. Beached in sinking condition, passengers evacuated as crew tried to stabilize. Halifax, a screw steamer of 958 tons, 71 by 225 feet, built 1868 at Gissgew, waits British registers.
San Francisco August reports rising union resolve with no deserters, as talks with City Front federation proceed. Officials foresee possible weeks of strike action while conferences intensify and employers seek to sway workers.
Washington reports from Pekin that draft final protocol outlines a 5 percent ad valorem tariff starting two months after signing. Exempts goods shipped within ten days of signing and delays conversion to specific rates by the export commission. Free list includes rice foreign vermin and four bullion coins. Important for Pacific coast shippers due to four inclusion.
New York reports that after the dowager empress Frederick's death the Victoria and Albert Museum in South Kensington will receive a large bequest of her sketches and drawings. A similar gift has been made to a leading gallery in Germany. The death has inspired sermons in St Paul’s Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. London reports Lord Kitchener confirming the release of envoy Andreis Weasels, previously held near Kaalfon ten.
A fragmented news page reports a mix of local notes from Topeka Kansas and surrounding areas. It mentions people like Herrick Connie and Mrs Se T. Sch, events in St Louis and Topeka, trains behind schedule, and community updates on schools farms and dances.
In St Louis on August 12 Judge Zachritz sustained a demurrer, ruling the World’s Fair site injunction against the Loupeena Purchase Exposition company in Forest Park was invalid. Plaintiffs Henry H Werdes and John Bargheim were found not proper parties to sue. Also noted are reports of a record alfalfa harvest in Arizona and a royal kitchen strike affecting palace cooks.
A San Francisco report lists officers who returned from Manila aboard the transport Sumner. It names Col. T. C. Lebo, Col J. T. Kivlahan, Captains Glasgow, Myer, Welker, Lemley, Philips, Arm strong, and many others including Surgeons Armstrong and English, and Lieut. Blue. Blue, once Nagieutenant of the fleet at Manila, previously landed near Santiago de Cuba and confirmed Cervier’s feet in the harbor.
London Tribune reports many veterans returning from South Africa still awaiting arrears of pay. War Office admits inability to verify amounts due after advances kept for yeomanry battalions, delaying settlements and forcing men to pawn medals while recruiters face mounting trouble.
The state house lawn, once parched and sunbaked, has revived into a green, rolling landscape. Nature’s magic, aided by improved beds and care, transformed it in under two weeks from drought to a satisfactory appearance. Topeka residents urge funding to maintain the grounds and keep the state property in good condition.
Leavenworth August 12 Dewes and Wultekubier attorney for Paul Hardman filed suit for 10200 against the Kansas City Leavenworth Railway and Cleveland Contracting Company. The petition notes a July 20 incident when a nine year old boy Avi in Lansing was struck by a southbound electric car and left permanently hearing impaired. The report also mentions unrelated fishery transport and European diplomatic notes.
New York August 12 The liner St Louis and Cunard steamer Umbria completed a three day ocean race seen as victorious by St Louis passengers but inexplicable to Umbria travelers. St Louis sped to 18% knots from 20, while Umbria held pace near to the port approach, pool bets were won by passenger Seth H. Collinge as speeds and engine issues unfolded before final quarantine.
A misread tale from the Congo Journal describes a young Frenchman arriving in a Michigan city. He joins boarders in a familylike group where a strange incident involves a request for “sheeps” and a nearby clerk. The scene spirals into confusion with misheard words and a strange auction-like moment.
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