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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1901
Page
4
The State Journal reports through its reporters room on leasing and wire service reports with emphasis on exclusive telegraphic content and local interpretation of national events. Details are limited due to damaged OCR, but the piece highlights indispensable access to leading news and leased wire reports.
The piece discusses Henry C Payne and telegraphy, tariff debates, railroads from Ormahit to Exiporia, and a Gould announced line from Arkansas City to Take Province. It highlights Frank Sargent of the Brotherhood of Firemen advocating unity, fair labor capital relations, and peaceful reform to ease industrial discord.
The Washington Post reports Admiral Dewey signs the court of inquiry document as formal and valid while personally endorsing the findings. The piece notes his calm amid difficulty and his unshaken confidence in the measure of national policy. The public is urged to consider his status and verdict as reflecting leadership.
Fragmentary court arguments challenge Commodore Schley’s conduct at Santiago and the blockade. The lengthy text questions whether reliable information existed before May 23 1898 and critiques the majority opinion on communications, reconnaissance, and command decisions in the Cape Cruz Gonalves area and the pursuit by the Spanish fleet.
Catarrh is described as blood born with mucous membrane inflammation. Local treatments fail. neglect harms health and can lead to consumption. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised as a strong alterative and tonic. A testimonial from St. Long California Junction Iowa reports three years of catarrh, improved appetite and sleep after using Hood's.
The ad urges immediate treatment with Hood's Sarsaparilla promising cure and better health, emphasizing not delaying medicine and choosing Hood's today.
A fragmentary passage discusses hostile witnesses and proceedings, noting alleged prejudice against Lame rights and insufficient evidence. It mentions Admiral Schley and calls for written arguments, implying dissatisfaction with oral hearings in this context.
Local report describes a dispute over cast iron curb production in Topeka. Daly rivals Kepley and Capital Iron Works contend for control of Scott stone based curb supplies. Observers note potential price shifts from 43 to 35 cents per curbing as tensions impact contracts and sales.
H D Lee Mercantile Co and H D Lee Wholesale Mercantile will exhibit at the exposition joining Charles Eagle cigars and Western Woolen Mill. The building frontage will glow with thousands of incandescent globes as board plans advance amusements and a large ticket sale boosts attendance.
Secretary Dell Valentine of the Kan man Day club gathers information and spur actions for the Kansas Day banquet on January 29. Editor McJimsey of the Maryville Tribune is named, and Ina Leen is invited to send a Missouri message during the Missouri Republican meeting. Notables Henry Alien J K Cubinson T A McNeal Silas Router Willam Allen White James Troutman listed among potential messengers.
Local note references Roberts and Yostmaater tied to events in Oskatooss. Vague references to jersey numbers and past connections to California are noted, with unclear quotes and fragmented phrases indicating a sports or community item. The piece mentions Ena Bead and Gav in passing without clear roles or dates.
City officials clash over issuance of a liquor law warrant for J D Hazen. Chief Stahl says Army failed to issue after he supplied evidence. Mayor Hughes and City Attorney discuss Harrel law, while Judge Lindsay and others deny direct trouble. Army claims he neither refused nor neglected to issue the warrant.
The Polk class chartered the Sixth eh dialect echoes across Kansas as Norton ult Golf clan opens with 32,000 capital and 20 members. Other chartered entities include the Children’s Orphans’ Home of Kansas City Kansas and the Wilson Rufoh Hardware Company of Wheaton with a capital of 15 dollars.
There is an understanding among the dl itietans that Williams will be the favored candidate to succeed E. D. McKeever. The two main rivals are W. xB and Williams, with Mulvene and his followers expected to back Williams. McKeever may influence the race by appointing an assistant district attorney to sideline Williams. Wallen, Archie L. Williams's son, has long campaigned in Shawnee county Republican politics but has not held office, though he is viewed as a potential future county official who could gain Mulvene support.
A disrupted report describes officers entering a venue and detaining three individuals tied to jointist activity. The scene mentions arrests and a potential financial penalty, with fragmented names and items reflecting a chaotic caper.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe an acetylene gas explosion at a factory site. Mention of a tracklist and vees sarees appears garbled. Acknowledges a serious incident with injuries to Brady and a statement about factory safety.
Washington figures show net government receipts from internal revenue totaling 96 dollars and 1,100,623 dollars from customs. Expenditures reach 840,000 dollars with national bank notes received for redemption.
Senator Thomas C. Platt, angered by a McClure's Magazine article about William Allen White, visits the White House to question President Roosevelt about White’s influence and patronage. Roosevelt denies intimate ties with White and says he will read the attack before ruling. Platt vows to sue, planning actions after adjournment, and recalls a past clash over a patronage appointment with Roosevelt.
City officials say extension to the governor’s mansion on West Eighth Street is unlikely after lack of a unanimous petition. Pavement beyond the tracks may require tearing up a strip, which is not expected. City Engineer McCabe expects West High Street pavement to finish this winter if warm weather returns.
Manager R and Brigham announces that multiple firms from Port Scott Fort Scott and Pittsburg Kansas have signed contracts for booth space at the January Midwinter Exposition. Names include Vitrified Brick, Pittsburg Brick and Pipe, Valley Brick, The Inter-Ocean Mills, Shawnes Milling, Crosby Milling, Smith-Premier, Book and Stationery Co, and C F Blanke Co. Brigham says space is rapidly filling and aims for a representative exhibition of state industry.
In Greenleaf Kansas on December 16 Missouri Pacific passenger engineer Fred Shippee was knocked from a moving train as he looked to inspect the engine. He suffered a broken left leg and was transported to Centralia for treatment by company surgeon Dr. Best. Also noted are pensions granted to Kansans including Stephen March and others with varying increases and restorations.
In Constantinople on December 15 W. W. Peet and M. Gargiulo Dragoman travel to meet the gang holding Miss Stone captive. They aim to secure her release in exchange for ransom money, per Washington instructions. Also notes Mme Tatika's baby status and a Topeka Merchants National Bank stockholders meeting set for January.
Fragmentary report lists minor appointments in Kansas and includes comments on inspector roles and a city ticket office. Mentions Washington DC des is and Union Pacific related names, with scattered references to Cavite and individuals such as John Huddlester. Article tone resembles a brief wire notice with sparse details.
L L Dayhoff county superintendent of Renanne, from the seventh district, announces a candidacy for state superintendent. He avoids statewide campaigning, mailing his card to influence in Republican circles. The first card arrived at the state house today, signaling a likely active campaign for delegates to the state convention.
Probate court actions involve W H Gunther and W F Kunts after police arrested them for illegally selling liquor in their drug stores. They were convicted in the ice court and appealed to the district court.
The jury in the federal case of ER Bonsall versus Santa Fe Railway delivered a verdict for the railroad. Waters and Waters represented the plaintiff, with J. Wood for the railroad. Damages awarded were $15.00. The trial described a mishap involving two coaches and an officer.
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