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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1901
Page
7
Uprooted estimates outline expansion costs for naval stations and docks in Washington and major port cities. The document notes debates over necessity and scope, naming key stations and regions under review while detailing budgetary justification and potential impacts on shipyard workloads.
A fragmented report notes demands by SupropReuer of FLASLON for completing four docks at Portamouttn in a voyage to consolidate power plants across the nevy yards. The item emphasizes coordinating with broad infrastructure and energy interests.
In the yard test, cattle fed cotton seed meal shows flesh gain and weight increases. Observations note steers gaining pounds daily with a reported rate around three to seven pounds, as Mr. Hoke keeps detailed stoker records and notes steady improvement.
A questionable health ad touts a doctor Tim a Siscoteren claiming a free trial package cures blood poison. It promises a home treatment, quick relief for sores and fevers, and urges readers to write for a sealed plain package.
The stockholders of a new oil and coal company in Shawnee county met at the Commercial club rooms last night. Director Albert Knowles said the meeting offered a chance to review affairs and that motive work would begin this winter. An assessment of 5 percent on subscribed capital has been paid in, funding preliminary work. The location for operations is not yet decided, with several locations under consideration. Directors named are Albert Knowles Guilford Dudley Wy lat Quayle L Dolman and J Thon pea.
The winter golf scene lists Willie Swit as ex champion and hints at club assignments for David Bell Martin and Alexander Martin. Plans place Swit near Pasadena and New York area events while Carling Island and Los Angeles Country Club hosts receive staffing moves. Horace Swain and Willie Ander may join coastal events as professionals prep for a March championship.
Judge Wofford ridiculed Carrie Nation as a reformer while sentencing a burglar. He suggested the man pursue reform work, claiming Nation’s self-styled crusade drew believers and money, noting her Buffalo midway effort and her supposed $5,000 fortune.
W T Yoo editor Independence Tribune and penitentiary director says Judge O P Ergenbright has a strong chance in the Third district free for all race. He notes a tough fight in his own county and predicts Montgomery county delegation will back Ergenbright over Wilson whom he recently announced.
Gov Stanley will discuss needs of colored youth at a Sunday evening lecture at seven o clock. Location at Third and Guibey streets near the corner. Also Saturday matinee from two to five at Steinberg ball with admission.
Local Topeka items include sales at Costley & Post with 25 percent millinery discount, shoe sales and rubber overshoes, theater and lecture plans by Rev Charles Thomson on China, and a Santa Helena chapter meeting. Social events cover Brown-Hughes wedding at the Baptist church with reception details and return to Kansas City. The town hears of club meetings, teaching appointments, and upcoming Christmas plans.
New York reports cite Tolstoi suffering a severe cold and fatigue from overwork at riding. The correspondent notes no immediate danger, while rumors of death and burial spread. Censorship allegedly delays announcing Tolstoi’s death and burial to the public.
A Paris Presse report quotes Jules Ferry expressing a desire for Britain's friendship but warning it cannot be won by constant yielding. The Paris letter and Times NYT correspondents discuss Ferry's stance, noting Britain values those who stand firm. Also included are travel and fare details for Kansas City round trip tickets via Santa Fe.
Wanted male help two onners rae can bet steady job. Apply Dea Forbes 016 Keneas Ave. Wanted collar ironer at Gem Laundry. Monarch poultry mixture advert with weekly aid expenses and contract. Box 1280 Springfield FH. 80 weekly, male or female. Letters with 2 stamps. People's Supply House Cle faze. Men to learn barber trade tools furnished and board. Athers Barber College Denver Cot.
The state Revision commission will send out ten day conics of the representation by Radtime or State to the counts Glirke over the state. The aim is to inform people about taxation questions so they can study the proposed measure thoroughly ahead of the legislature session. Avalon Cale addresses the Bull to be signed in present form, seeking an amendment to ensure the measure’s effectiveness.
Wellington residents plan to petition Gov Stanley and Attorney General Godard for the appointment of an assistant attorney general for Sumner County. A revival meeting sparked debate over the joint committees and an ordinance. a petition to appoint the assistant attorney general is under consideration. A delegation will travel to Topeka to press the case before state officials.
In Dovir Maine a jury found Lambert guilty of first degree murder for killing Wesley Allan a prominent farmer, his wife Mary S., and daughter Care, burying their bodies after setting fire to the home on May 12. Defense says he will seek preventive action and likely be sentenced soon.
Ernest Marx, brother of Herbert Marx, involved in a Virginia shooting that left two dead and two wounded in Westmoreland County Wednesday night. William Marx stated he doubts his brother insulted Miss Taylor, while the family plans to confront any ensuing trouble as press reports of Herbert’s shooting reach them.
A Rich Hill telegram reports the miners camp is quiet and expects no further trouble. Four hundred men are on strike while two officers and two assailants sustain minor wounds. In Washington, customs officials are told to exempt Weasels from the Philippine Islands from tonnage tax, per insular cases rulings.
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