23 Aug 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
1
Paris presses hard against the Ottoman sultan over the Constantinople standoff. A French ultimatum targets the Young Turk menace to Abdul Hamid, with Beirut and Paris reporting France’s push for resolution while eyeing broader European balance. The move signals potential naval demonstrations and a push from Paris to curb Turkish nationalist forces.
Parkdale residents protest a bicycle patrol action in which an officer stopped riders on the east side of a new path beside the street. Riders report being fined a dollar each to continue on the path claimed as the only route, with several halted near Marie street. Locals say the path covers the sidewalk and blocks the shoulder where cyclists previously rode.
Superintendent W W Church faces prosecutors over endorsing Karess Mutual Tosurance. Captain Waters offered to fund another state exam into the company's affairs if examiners were named, proposing experts from the east. Church declined further examinations, delaying action as court dust settled and judges debated the matter.
Dr Chas Lowry bought the south half of Rosa Block on Van Buren between Fifth and Sixty. price undisclosed. The Belknap Savings Bank of New Hampshire held a mortgage. three others on the building were arranged to satisfy debts. The sale, conducted for cash through Barnes Real Estate, involved access to a modern apartment house with heating, lighting, water, and vestibules. The transaction traces back to a will and court-related divisions, with ownership partly transferred and mortgages reassigned.
A chaotic report details Dong Gong, a Chinese leper, under guard in St Louis as authorities consider moving him to a leper colony abroad. Officials discuss quarantine, medical staff, and possible transport by sea or foreign shores, with U.S. Marine help and medical figures debating best outcomes.
In New York Aug 23 reports say President Castro plans a new Venezuelan revolution led by Liberats being organized in New York. Venezuelan colonials and Colombian expeditionary troops move under General Davila Uripe to support uprisings while Caracas tightens travel and surveillance to quell dissent. The city of Valencia is described as quiet amid claims of conspiracies and troop movements.
The Iowa Populists convened to select a gubernatorial candidate with Ex Congressman Weller of Nebraska likely to be their nominee. The platform endorses paper money and silver policy, calls for abolishing the state printer’s office and centralizing printing under government control, and mentions potential alliances with Republicans or Democrats while criticizing railroad taxation.
George Townsend, New York journalist, reports a watch stolen from his pocket aboard a Broadway car. Townsend says Brigham Young, a Chicago man, had given the watch to him. Potatoes grow pricier as a luxury with potential new dishes proposed. Peaches remain cheaper than home-grown fruit on South Water trees.
The Cherry sisters arrived in Joliet on August 22 and faced trouble when a constable attached their stage trunks and effects for a $37 bill. The baggage was seized at Theller pur, where the sisters had been performing.
Cycle match set for tomorrow at Manhattan Beach where Bobby Walther, Wil Stinson, and Jimmy Michael compete. Michael defeats Stinson, Stinson defeats Walthour and Bikes, and Walthour has beaten Bikes twice. Government to extend siege in Moscow province beyond September 7.
A meeting at Security Hall formed the Citizens Mutual Ice Company to obtain a state charter. Ice will be sold to stockholders at cost, about ten to twenty cents per ton, delivered. A committee named a board of officers. a slate of 15 names was submitted showing directors. The constitution and by laws draft was unsatisfactory and further revisions will be prepared by the board at their next meeting.
Roosevelt will visit Chicago aboard the Dorothea as guest of the second ship’s crew. The programme includes a 6 o clock dinner, drill, and reception with Governor Yates and staff aboard. He departs Oyster Bay August 28 and sails to Chicago arriving August 30 for a luncheon at University League Club and formal welcomes with 19 gun salute.
Louisville's Herman L. Ward, a celebrated amateur athlete and social figure, wed Miss Decreta L. Shallcross in Jeffersonville Indiana on February 1, 1900, a union kept secret due to a pledged vow. The couple had been close since childhood. Shallcross died a year earlier and Ward now tends a California ranch while memorial visits to her grave continued.
Arthur Capper publisher of the Daily Capital buys a two year old Topeka residence at Eleventh and Topake Avenue for 5000 dollars. He will take possession this fall after repairs. Dr West will remain in Topeka but plans to build again. The Belek family built the house thirty two years ago and Dr West has occupied it for eight years. The city calls for parks to ban peanut in the shell at public reservations, prompting protest from Dr Johnson of 40 Medford Street who frequents the shell peanuts habit.
Charles Nordstrom, condemned for a 1891 Cedar Mountain murder over a $3.85 wage dispute, faced execution after nine years of legal battles led by James Hamilton Lewis. Neurotic delays, sanity exams, and federal appeals failed as Nordstrom collapsed before being strapped to the trap and pronounced dead.
County Attorney Galen Nichols filed suits against 58 fire insurance companies under state anti trust laws. The county commissioners secretly signed a private agreement with Keeler and Hite to aid prosecution in exchange for 20 percent of fines. They approved prosecuting but rejected an expense bill for 31 depositions, showing reluctance to press the insurance cases.
Des Moines Aug 22 The Iowa state fair opened for seven days with a larger list of exhibitors than ever before. Entries close at midnight. Early crowd mainly consisted of exhibitors arranging displays. The opening day saw gates admitting visitors as officials prepared for the event.
The American Bar Association announced its slate of vice presidents for states and territories led by Blood Smith. Delegates noted the centennial birth celebration and endorsed a constitutional amendment to admit women to membership after opening remarks by President Fuge. The convention then adjourned.
London reports Pretoria dispatch with statistics on Hohe leaders and officials. Several old government members are missing or dead. Joubert is dead, Crane a prisoner, Kock killed, Labuschagne and Maine killed. Merrett praised for killing Malan after a long pursuit. Wolmarans a prisoner. most state department heads accounted for.
A garbled forecast issued by the government predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Saturday but expresses disappointment over insufficient Wednesday night rain. The report notes expected scattered showers through August 30 and rising temperatures thereafter with a possible hot spell. Local observer Gider Smith disputes the lack of rainfall and forecasts renewed showers.
Judge Advocate Fort 1 Rew reviews the war relic matter in the city this morning with Killett wake papers. The Lincoln Post suggests the G A R department should handle the case but faces a hitch over claimed control of disposition. Attorney Woods opposes the move while Mayor Hueber files a demurrer disputing sufficiency of facts to warrant action.
Archdiocese reports Archbishop Keane III in Germany with a stomach ailment. his return to Dubuque postponed about a month due to the heat spell and medical advice. Funeral arrangements evolve for a minister in Washington as officials gather for the service.
Philadelphia August 23 A riot erupts at the Herline Will mill as strikers and supporters threaten to force entry to drive out nonunion workers amid a crowd of stones and threats. Police arrive with escorts as both sides clash and graze locals, with leaders warning of further trouble before nightfall.
The article notes Attorney Spencer’s involvement in a batch of thirty one joint cases. It discusses alleged improper conduct, potential wrongful convictions, and the judge’s handling of evidence and timing related to Jane 10, with focus on whether convictions were bud and if the court treated the Fitzjones matter properly.
In San Francisco a report details Mr Scott s bill with a presidents reception for Mrs McKinney and Henry s Beats. The committee led by FW Dohrmann discusses catering costs and guests, noting mixed views on public funding and entertainment at the event. Henry T. Brott is quoted, saying he cares little for the outcomes or the statues controversy.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a Stur nhall band concert program with names and items such as East Sareea Ekgee Sart The Caminedore and Feenritaen, with incomplete entries like Bittner, Clayton, and Chatrains. no clear date or location.
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