13 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1901
Page
1
Across the Eastern situation a strike presses hard as mills halt or slow. Reports say unions push a walkout at several plants including tube works, turns, and mills with workers and pickets active near Pittsburgh and nearby cities. Presidents and officers coordinate actions while authorities monitor tensions and potential spread.
Reported Aug 12 partial returns from strike venters show slight condition changes. Overnight gains occurred as strikes strengthened at Wheeling and MeKerapere while a belline remained wicked last night, with plans to operate despite difficulties.
Preparations intensify to boost manpower at Lindsay and McCutcheon mills, with a new wallon crew last week. Officials hint at decisive steps if protections for workers and delivery of supplies fail. talks stall over resumption plans at McKeeport or Wheelie, while Pittsburgh plants report no progress by Carnegie group. President Shafter plays cautious role amid muttering about force movements.
Mrs. Jareb Volkert of Wishburo county sits badly burned after a gasoline kettle exploded in her kitchen. Her old son Willie rushed in, freed her from burning clothing, and neighbors helped extinguish the blaze before the house was lost. The accident occurred Monday morning. Mrs. Volkert is expected to recover.
Kansas City Aug 12 a Star Telegram dispatch from Del Dorado reports H C Fillet chairman of the penitentiary board returning from Laming with talks about Miss Morrison and the case against Mrs. Olin Castle. Visitors to the penitentiary are refused access while discussions continue about the health and work programs for convicts. The county work plan includes selling at the penitentiary and potential bond issues. Miss Morrison contends an acquittal could lead to another trial.
A blaze broke out in a pest house on Monday afternoon, but rapid action by staff saved the building. Fire extinguished by a lone patient Buckner and others, with Buckner spotting a back ify body and soot-induced roof fire. authorities expected action by Buck to release a reward for service.
John Moans and Charles Williams were arrested in Wilson County on counterfeit dollar charges. They were taken to Leavenworth last evening after alleged passing of counterfeit money on a Katy Green ar ror.
Gov Stanley outlines female suffrage views to Prof Deschamps noting women’s domestic duties, limited political club participation, and mixed voting influence. He cites Kansas rights for married women, minimal ministerial sway, and general support for temperance and suffrage while observing women vote for the best candidate in presidential elections.
A Kansas City report states passenger train No. 4 on the Kansas & Texas route was wrecked near Pryor Creek, causing delays. Local officials reported no serious injuries as the derrived cars were toppled and derailed, with responders securing the scene and coordinating a remedy.
State charter board issued charters today for the Kariscis Missouri Southeastern Railroad to build 37 miles in Kansas from Pittsburg to a point on the state line near Galena with capital of 10 600. Incorporators include Richard Nevins Jr Geo W Layne J McKee A H Waite G Barbee and others. Also granted charters to Waskey Merchandise of Pittsburg with 310 000 and Os Wese Milling with 5 000.
Manhattan lawyer Sam Kimble emerges as Governor Stanley’s favored choice for judge of the Twenty-first district. Kimble's strong support includes Max Hutain bankers and local officials. rival W. H. Stackpole appears effectively retired. Governor Stanley also signals selections for the Nineteenth district and Cowley County bench, with terms and docket management noted.
Fort Sill reports show George Hudson of Winfield paying 2545 for a southwest corner lot just east of the Lawton land office. Inside lots sold for 1700 each with ten lots averaging 11. It is expected corner lots in the Donk area will fetch 200 and the rowneite could exceed a half million dollars. Two wholesale grocers and two private banks plan openings tomorrow.
The report records July expenses for Kansas state penitentiary maintenance totaling 28 dollars in cash receipts amounting to 2206.78. It notes cash expenses about 17234 dollars and lists costs for the state deal and Gamba school in Olathe for care and salaries totaling 74046 dollars.
Cable from Paris via Consul General de Brigard quotes Acting Governor Aristides Arjona stating trams continue unhindered and no alarm from railroad warfare. Government claims to protect Liberal families and notes steamer Alene arrived from Sevanilla and Cartagena. Little news escapes yet reports of desperate interior fighting reach the coast.
Ex councilman John Elliott urges the city to alter the Kansas river channel through the central arch of the bridge to create a longer waterway. He notes lower water levels and uses, argues the move would improve riverfront appearance, boost property values, and favor local businesses while facing opposition mainly from the sand dredge owner. local officials discuss feasibility and impacts on government land and existing structures.
Officials debate cutting a river channel to restore flow after a pier blocked the stream and deepened a windbar. The opportunity may not recur, and the site’s southward channeling has altered currents, prompting strong rocline among officials to seize the moment.
A street clash outside Gilsey House left two men stabbed and another injured. Three Boston politicians allegedly involved were Joseph A. Conroy congressman elect Patrick Bowen and Joseph J Norton, with Conroy stabbed in the back and Bowen wounded in the thigh. William F. Francis aided the injured. No arrests reported.
In Newport on Bellevue Avenue a car belonging to Mrs Clement C Moore jumped the curb and sped to the curb to avoid destruction, striking a cyclist and injuring him lightly while Mrs Stuyvesant Fish escaped unharmed after a carriage scare with two spirited horses. The incident caused a public uproar and drew emergency attention to the auto club and locals.
The morning papers report a list patch from Washington indicating all papers in favor of Lit Cram for the United States marshal post in this jurisdiction have been asked to the attorney general. The endorsement from the Republican delegation is noted, with the nomination’s fate expected to rest with Attorney General Knox, though some doubt its arrival.
Several Topeka contractors operate at the federal building on Fifth and Kansas Avenue. Remaining interior work is to be completed under custodian supervision with the engraving and courtroom areas noted. Weible holds the contract for shelves while W. E. Stickel and F. A. Beckatrom repair and varnish all office furniture.
Hutch Cavée, Herbert Schwartz and Dan Pinney faced a parlor court this morning. Cavée was found guilty on one count and fined $200 with 30 days, while Schwartz and Pinney, alleged partners, were each found guilty of maintaining and abetting a Pillmunice and fined $600 and $500 respectively with 0 days. Their appeal bonds were set at $200 and $50.
A government crop report shows corn deteriorated in Illinois and Missouri but improved in parts of Kansas. States like Marysville Coffey, Clay, Manhattan, Atchison, and Smith Center report 19 to 25 percent gains since August, while areas such as Ola and Hiawatha show mixed results with some counties near or above average and others lagging. Overall outlook ranges from modest gains to reduced yields across regions.
Agitated wife reports husband T McConnell missing from Santa Fe area after a morning search. She alleges he was lured from home by an unknown man and notes he had left behind his hat and residence clues as authorities investigate. Weather advisories and forecast details appear in nearby columns.
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