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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1901
Page
4
The State Journal reports subscription terms and rates for the publication. It discusses President Roosevelt supporting Mr Carnegie to aid his student venture and notes a Carnegie stock distribution among Edgar Thompson Steel Works foremen. It mentions tax policy debates and Congress, along with remarks on Spain and American industry, including cranberry farming and sugar beet issues in state context.
A fragmented column notes human vanity and the tendency to hide deformity. The piece reflects on confidence and perception, suggesting humility amid public scrutiny and social norms.
Reading appears garbled with mixed phrases. It seems to hint at a discussion of a stay, timing, mentions of a headache and a turkey dish described as dry. The text is incomplete and inconsistent, preventing a clear summary of an event or notice.
The president sent nominations to the Senate naming Charles H. Darling for secretary of the navy, George Moulton Jr as collector of customs Bath Maine, and senior officers in Cavalry Artillery and Engineers. Recess appointments include Henry M. Robert as chief of engineers, John W. Barlow as chief of engineers, and Georges Gillespie as chief of engineers.
Charles H. Pattison, secretary and treasurer, returns from New York where he organized a firm to handle the by products of creameries and related outputs. The venture may form a rare corporation with strong financial backers in the United States, linking Kursus interests with creamery business.
On January 1 the Oklahoma division headquarters move from Wichita to Arkansas City. The Midland division now extends only to Wichita and will be extended to Arkansas City. The Eldorado and Florente brusich region joins the Nadie division. Tier becomes superintendent of the Cilatonia division and Avery Turner leads the riddle division. Changes target growing Oklahoma traffic and mid division realignments after the grand division restructure by General Superintendents Ressegale and Hurley.
Ed McKeever today announced he would not commence duties as assistant United States district attorney until January 1. He was appointed to succeed Harry Hane, who resigned, with commission dated December 2. Time will attend to government matters at this session of the federal court, and he will remain in office the rest of the month.
Miss Julia Wooster travels to Topeka to help her sister Miss Ligsle Wooster prepare copy for five readers on priory and kindergarten instruction to be published next spring. The books will come from Crane & Co. Much work remains and the Woosters enlist added help.
P P Waldenstrom PhD a noted Swedish author statesman and reformer spoke before about 4000 at Bethany auditorium Lindsborg Kansas on his bi centennial Yale invitation tour. He preached an eloquent sermon from Luke 12 95 40 in simple language. Special trains carried visitors from Salina and McPherson. His wife accompanying him sprained her ankle in Chicago.
In New York on December 10 the second day of the six day bicycle race at Madison Square Garden began with eleven of sixteen teams remaining. The Italian duo Lepautre and Muller quit at 3 20 o'clock as riders loafed and failed to gain a lap. By 8 00 the field was 16 miles behind the record with teams Fisher and Chevalier Butler and McLean Newkirk and Munroe McMachern and Walthour Maya and Wilson Lawson and Julius among the leaders.
Local items report Ole Bell of Lawrence in Topeka on political business with A Henley. Rev. George M Geisel of Helolt tx attends Episcopal diocesan school. Lawrence teachers visit Topeka schools on visiting day. E L Overton in Wellington to bid for new city electric light plant. CMS Root returns after Hock Island railway accident near Oldakorme. Marion Cherry held over to district court on $1000 bond for burglary at D Copleand’s pawn shop. Moergenthale r Lindspear declares quarterly dividend and extra dividend in New York.
An elderly advertisement urges women to learn pistol use for self protection and links danger from disease to daily life. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments, offering confidential correspondence and a medical advisory book with free samples and mailing options.
The Kansas state board of charities and corrections auctions contracts for furnishing essentials to state institutions. Forty seven firms compete with close bidding. total value likely over 100000 dollars. Groceries, dry goods, and staples like sugar and coffee are being allocated among Crosby Brothers, Mills Dry Goods, Topeka Cash, Parkhurst Day Mercantile, Parkhurst-Devis, Symns Grocery, and H. D. Lee Mercantile, with items assigned progressively as bids finalize.
A long review of Scott County bond issuance and its boom bust era. The 30 year bonds bearing six percent faced near final resolution as towns faded, cattlemen dominated, and land values collapsed from booming corner lots to pasture. The text recalls Secretary Clark and Attorney General actions amid Western Kansas development.
Mrs J H Haskins relates relief from childbirth illness after using Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Pills and Sanative Wash. she praises continual use and offers personal testimony plus free counsel by letter. 2248 Indiana Ave Chicago Ill stated with a $6000 forfeit claim and a request for a testimonial.
The narrative outlines a disputed bond loan with interest default and a county claim that the Inn was illegal. State school fund commissioners pursued a legal challenge through state and federal courts to the United States Supreme Court and back, now awaiting the state supreme court hearing next May.
The first session of the Transcontinental Passenger Association opened in St Louis with about 18 representatives. Chairman Carleton submitted a memo for consideration as speakers discuss issues on western passenger rates and Pacific coast traffic. The Southern Pacific disputes military agreement terms and says its changes aim to reflect new conditions, seeking a reconsideration of the rate structure.
Cider Smith predicted unsettled weather turning stormy and clearing by the 18th with a period of fair weather then a storm effect and a cold Christmas. The government forecast calls for rain and colder tonight and a colder south portion on Wednesday. The day began with a 3 degree minimum at 7 o clock and a southwest wind around 12 mph.
Delegates attending the State Grange meeting at Representative Hall are named by county including Jefferson W Brown R J Henry M A Henry Jacob Winta Fred Bozne Millie Bozne Ella Hendrin P K Hendin Johnson Linn Anderson Douglass J F Swingle Stella Swingle Riley M J Holoway OM GL Holowey Shawnee Frank Tynn Minnie Tynn Osage ZB Meyer Nancy Meyer and Cowley counties with several additional names noted.
Calumet Michigan December 10 In a despondent fit over inability to work John Kinonen attacked his wife and two sons at 2 am slashing the wife and a 16 year old son but killing himself He wounded a younger son who survived Kinonen is dead and the others are in serious condition not fatally hurt
Mrs Susan Hackman widow of Thomas Buckman died at her home in Mission township seven miles southwest of the city at 3 o'clock Monday night aged 77. She had suffered paralysis for 18 years and has lived with her son since her husband’s death two years ago at the old homestead in Mission Center. The funeral will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow.
Wellington Kan Dec 10 The Wellington Lee and Cold Storage company closed a contract with the Viltet Manufacturing company of Milwaukee for machinery to be built locally. The plant will have 20 tons daily ice capacity and 10 tons cold storage. Total cost about 20000 dollars.
Manila reports thousands flee Batangas for safety while General Bell details an engagement near Labo Camarines with the Twentieth Infantry. Three Americans killed. enemy losses believed heavy. Troops repulse insurgents at Lipa and Nagpuriian. ten enemy fatalities at one clash. Wires cut, ports closed, reconcentration causes unrest.
W A Stephens of Toluca, Marquette and Northern railroad treasurer, arranged talks in Topeka with Santa Fe auditor W J Healey on through freight interchange. The Toluca Marquette and Northern connects Toluca with Santa Fe and McNabb with LTR, a rumored Santa Fe alliance under discussion but not pivotal to this deal.
Fragmentary item mentions CF Menninger Mt omne KS Topeka address and a connection to the Salvation Army in Iola and Topeka with a sister visit. includes stray numeric and telephonic hints but no coherent event or date.
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