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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1901
Page
4
The garbled text references a Topeka newspaper, an exclusive afternoon edition, and names like Frank P. MacLennan and Paul Bicek amid unclear phrases. The fragment suggests a city publication with delayed delivery and sealed wire reports impacting the state.
A garbled Washington Post summary mixes trials of figures Goverord Tilley Emmon and Jenkin Oklahoma with Supreme Court cutoffs, river harbor funding, sugar trust profits, and political power shifts. It references Emma Calve, Beety sugar yields, and labor estimates for beet production amid tariff debate.
The piece argues that tree coinage advocates predicted that more currency would raise prices and spur prosperity, citing RG Dan Co figures showing higher costs over time. It notes price records reaching highs due to improved manufacture and agriculture, and warns that a price decline signals a coming recession, while also including unrelated medical ad copy fragments.
Deputies brought in 22 enslaved men accused of aiding the assault on J W Dorsey a merchant killed in the fight and Fule Atkinson the city marshal fatally wounded near Opp turpentine district. A white farmer Mitzsimmonca was shot and killed. many others wounded. Names of dead and wounded not yet confirmed.
A Canadian Pacific mainline train plunged about 300 feet into a canyon near Vancouver. The wreckage shattered the locomotive and cars. the entire crew was killed in the fatal accident.
The Clyde Moore murder case in Winteld Kansas enters deliberation with defense seeking to bring Sim French from Wichita to testify about a confession. Prosecution notes Sl im Slim varied confessions while Charlow Betts testifies on whereabouts. Blood analysis by Prof. RH Dunlevy cited but not conclusive. Witnesses place Moore away from the crime scene as arguments continue.
San Juan Porto Rico secretary acting as governor Charles Hartnell issued a call for the legislature to convene on New Year’s Day. The city council passed a resolution to send New Year greetings to President Roosevelt and sought support for a naval station in Porto Rico. Indian Affairs Secretary Jones met President Roosevelt with a delegation of Utes. Roosevelt greeted them and spoke of his wartime service. A Wallington delegation sought an appointment for a local official, and Attorney General Gyrant was considered for the post.
Secretary Root has prepared a bill for Congress to retire army officers who served in three wars the rebellion Indian wars and the Spanish-American War with an added grade. Only about 201 officers would be affected and the president will urge the measure as simple justice and to improve efficiency by placing younger men in command.
Fire destroyed Stone’s Folly, Harry Croft’s road house one mile west of Washburn Collens, this forenoon. Origin of the blaze unknown. Mrs Croft raised the alarm after discovering flames in a room over the kitchen. Neighbors and the chemical engine fought the fire but could not save the two story mansion built by Stone and later owned by Croft. The property, once valued highly, has a long raiding history and was insured for a large amount.
Secretary Hay received a cable from Mr. Eddy in Constantinople dated December 5 stating that an agent sent to Salonica has returned with news that Miss Stone and Madam Tailka are alive and well. The report arrives as Washington notes the message from Peri near Constantinople.
D W Mulvane hurried to Washington amid rumors Colonel Willier Metcalf seeks pension agent post, with backers hoping he succeeds Cyrus Leland as pension agent and rivals pressing Leland’s reappointment. The move, tied to Roosevelt’s view, centers on Metcalf’s Lawrence ties and Civil War fame.
More experts testified at the trial of Mrs. Lela Ids Bonine for the murder of James Seymour Ayers Jr to prove blood on her garments and to challenge a deputy coroner on gunshot wound effects as to how near a shooter was at discharge. Robbers Surrounded
The text argues that tonics should renew and build the body through wholesome digestion rather than alcohol or narcotic stimulants. It extols natural digestion and nutritious food as the sole true tonic, criticizing patented alcohol based remedies and promoting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as digestion aids rather than tonics.
Mr and Mrs J M Patten return from Houston after attending the funeral of Mr Patten's mother. C Baker travels to New York for Christmas with Mrs Baker and Miss Nellie Baker. Miss Baker studies music in New York City. Police conduct two raids Thursday evening capturing Fritz Durein and a small bottle collection, then visit the Senate where Frank Murphy and O Kempton are active.
A small stock loss case at Continental Clothing Company leads to an invoice check with August Clothing expected to acquire the stock. A license complaint against George Burghart over a banjo music box is filed in police court. Other items include rumor of Hatch’s bond jump being a hoax and a report of an attempted blanket sale tied to possible theft. The tariff news notes Philippines policy unchanged and customs collection continuing. A two day sale at Mrs Courtney’s hats and notices for Union Pacific ticket office in Kansas Ave.
Canton Parks aged 28 died of appendicitis at 6 this morning. The Holliday House employee will be shipped to his Overbrook home tomorrow. Also noted is a Morrison's sale near the National and a church event at Fires Christies 1 Church with a Roney quartet performance amid a reduced price promotion.
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