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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
13
Columbia wins as the Shamrock race outcome hinges on today’s contest. A fifteen mile course with a half hour limit, Bateman's Point to Constitution, sees heavy commentary on vessel forms and the famed Shamrock cup.
A stone plow aged around three centuries was unearthed near Bloomfield New York by workmen. Dean unsurtbed at the site and the find is being examined by local archaeologists for historical significance.
A fragment from Into describes the importance of correct diet and nutrient balance. It notes that phosphate of potash found in grains aids the body's tissues and the nervous system, with claims of natural regulation and health benefits tied to food components.
An extended political column laments intraparty feuds and shifts as ex mayoral figures and local candidates maneuver for secretary of state and other offices. It chronicles Joe Burrow, a Norton banker, and a colorful past from Center to Topeka, with remarks on Democratic stalwart Isaac Sharp and county politics in Morris.
Louisville notes report a band departed early morning and expected to arrive in Topeka Sunday evening. The Kinsha commandery and Marshall band visited and serenaded papers Friday. At the Taliferin headquarters the sensuadinic party hosted guests while at the Colomido headquarters Manitou water was dispensed. The Kentucky headquarters witnessed Tavhawhert wear and punch as the day’s events continued. The T. Marive band fielded 36 men.
General William Ludlow U S Army dies at Convent New Jersey of consumption at the home of Mr Girlscom His Excellency was first noted of his order by the Philippines in May test He was sent home to restore his health and then traveled to Convent He was among the first brigadiers named by President McKinley at the start of the Spanish American War A West Point graduate he served in the Civil War with Generals Sherman and Thomas and the Army of the Cumberland Later brevetted a lieutenant colonel for distinguished service Roosevelt’s plan to write a history of the war has received approval from the president and a fourth additive volume is anticipated.
Reports from Associated Press suggest rumors of Lord Salisbury stepping down arise from family tensions and health concerns. Unionists argue relief would be doubtful for Britain, citing Lansdowne’s leadership as reducing the urgency to appoint a successor.
Pittsburg Aug 31 Carnegie company mills at Duquesne ran as usual after a report of a looming closure. Police guarded the exits as eleven workers were discharged amid union sentiment fears. Extra officers patrolled. officials said production would continue. Rumors linked to a broader strike and disruption of tin plate orders, though no major disorder occurred.
Two more victims died today from injuries after the Brooklyn tenement fire that claimed four lives last night. Minnie Bray and Joseph Bray succumbed, leaving Mrs Annie Bray among the injured, with Rothgiesser, a seven year old, identified among the dead.
New York on August 31 lists six names chosen by the committee for Wednesdays conference. The lineup includes Seth Jw, Bint & Coler, George Foster Peabody, F. Norton Guildard, George L. Rives, and John DeWitt Werner. The distribution favors Manhattan presidency and Brooklyn comptrollership with Queens aldermanic leadership, signaling cross-borough balance. An unrelated note reports tennis club members traveling to Atchison for a tournament, where Cronkey is the sole Topeka entrant to win first prize in open singles. A separate dispatch from Globe Arie notes a violent fire disrupting the Copper Company works, with emergency crews fighting smoldering mine workings and candles left behind to shield the flames.
Major Thomas Anderson and wife returned from Louisville Ky where Mr Anderson attended the Knights Templar triennial conclave. He reports an excellent time with Missouri and Kansas crowds entertained by Marshall's band which outclassed others. Kentuckians were hospitable and visitors enjoyed mineral waters. He sang Old Shade and Karve dat Possum for the crowd.
C Simmons, a balloon aeronaut from EvansysNetnd, fell to earth during ascent in front of 4000 spectators. A parachute failed to save him after the craft exploded in midair. He sustained a broken spine and severe injuries, carried to a hotel where doctors confirmed his serious condition.
A Rome dispatch reports a surprise anarchist victory in the Home labor council election, breaking the long standing Socialist lead. The result narrows the socialists’ edge, with a broad shift among working classes and republicans amid a tense political climate.
In New York on August 21, butchers vowed to enforce a state law barring Sunday sale and delivery of meat. An army of 2700 patrolmen, led by the Benchmen's Association of Retail Butchers, will cover the city with captains in districts, mainly the Lower East Side, to curb weekend meat trade.
A Massachusetts farmer pays an 82 fine for fishing law violations after a lake incident in Great Barrington where ex President Cleveland and Dr Bryant were said to be dining. Scranton denies wrongdoing and claims aid paid the fine. In Altoona, Emanuel Rings and Geran Miper accidently sparked a powder explosion at a Munson home, destroying the house and fatally injuring Rings. the parents and ten children are badly burned, with death expected.
Heavy rainfall across a large area east of Pikes Peak caused washouts and widespread damage in Denver and Crippie Creek. Traffic was crippled as roads failed and streets and buildings sufferedbodiam dollars in damage.
A jail delivery occurred at the county jail in Oskalopes Kansas at an early hour. The invaders pried off a window crate with a crowbar and escaped with a horse reported stolen east of Mertes. Details on suspects and capture are sparse.
A summary by Ospt Charles D. Bigebec notes advances in naval progress, wireless telegraphy, and foreign service plans. It lists nations and allocations for shipbuilding, highlighting Britain, Germany, France, Russia, Japan, the United States, and Spain, with total naval appropriations for the current year.
The Rocky Ford melon industry faces favorable conditions for muskmelons with strong shipments and high quality. Growers discuss moisture, irrigation timing, and field management, aiming to meet market demand and avoid overstocking while emphasizing cautions against misrepresentation at the sale.
Governor Les L. Shaw arrives in Omaha aboard the Murthigton at 6235 welock and leaves at 7:25 ollock over the Rock Island for Des Moines. Asked about Senator Dolliver's Chicago presidential bid, Shaw denies prompting or encouraging name mentions and says Iowa must roll up its own ticket for the largest majority in state history.
President McKinley and party will depart Canton Wednesday morning for Buffalo via Cleveland. The itinerary, not officially announced, is understood to include travel from Fort Wayne to Albany, then to Cleveland, and finally by the Lake Shore to Buffalo, reaching the city Wednesday afternoon.
Journeymen bakers and confectioners international rally amid unrest at a Gere Street address. The meeting, called by the international rescue group, condemns the new bread kneader blamed for trouble.
The county commission investigates how tax sales are conducted, detailing the process for property purchases and the duties of county officials. It notes accounting checks, error handling, and the necessity to address discrepancies in tax accounts and related charges.
Gasoline ignited a blaze in a boarding house at 900 Topeka Avenue. Fire crews arrived after an alarm from a box at 9 00 this morning. Fire damaged one room and furniture valued around 200 dollars. No injuries reported.
Indian Agent C F Stranmhan reports Nes Perces population shows 3 total Indians with more than 30 females. Decade counts indicate a decrease of 60 since last year.
A dispatch from Pretoria reports that an armed train between Witervale and Famynskraal was blown up by 13 Boers. They fired on the train and set it on fire. Lieutenant Colonel Vanduleur of the Irish guerrillas was killed. Casualties have not yet been confirmed.
The report from Isthmus is clear with quiet prevailing in Colon and Panama. Liberal forces appear divided and poorly armed with no central leadership, hindered by disrupted communications. Government reinforcements are not arriving. about 40 men remain at Colon while a thousand more are available. Frontiers with Venezuela and Ecuador show political revolution but no major action expected. frontier lines offer refuge, and news from coast towns remains unreliable.
Directors of the Mutual foe and Cold service company of Topeka met at the Commercial club rooms. Elected officers include A. Wet Troup as president Gov Langdon as vice president CB Tyler as secretary ET Copeland as treasurer and T. A. Benk Maubans as directors. Company organized with $5,000 capital and subscriptions already received. Next steps and constitution action discussed with anticipated March meeting.
Four peaches from the orchard of Bieir in Mulyane, each over nine inches in circumference, are displayed at the State Horticulture Society room as samples of large fruit. Secretary Barnes notes new fruit growers thrive in poor conditions and that the largest peach measures about 4 to 3 inches. the fruit will be shown at the Buffalo exposition starting September 1.
Market report notes steady cattle and hog prices with varied quotes. Ugar and sugar terms muddled, but cattle values show resistance. muttered figures indicate weekly price shifts and commodity notes in a noisy OCR segment.
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