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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1901
Page
4
A ragged mix of city notes and international jokes references Topeka papers discuss Boer War entertainment British royalty marriage and Cuban commerce. Local items note hearings on liquor laws and a drastic wage court dispute while Kansas cases touch marriage age misappropriations and a four year court salary issue.
Trade data shows 1900 surpassing 1899 in most manufactured exports including iron, steel, builders hardware, and sewing machines. Iron production reaches 4% million dollars, and steel rails rise toward 13 million, while sewing machines climb from 3.4 million to 4.4 million and typewriters near three million.
The report lists substantial shipments of instruments and sewing machines to the United Kingdom and Germany. It notes over a million dollars in typewriters to the United Kingdom and other European destinations, with totals of hardware exports to Europe and British North America reaching several millions.
Secretary of State and Morgen the state printer argued for keeping the current printing system while the legislature favors broader control by a printing committee. The committee adjourned to hear the State Auditor and seeks penalties for the printer under proposed rules.
The school board re elected W M Davidson as superintendent of the city schools. Davidson has led the schools since 1802 and is described as an efficient officer. Also reelected was J W Sine as a member, who resigned the Sixth ward seat.
Severe north storm from Cape Henry to Cape Hatteras with 60 mph winds. A large schooner three miles off Cape Henry life saving station in danger as it is blown ashore. Also mentions prohibition debates and senate activity, plus a U S transport incident near Matanzas and a contest notice for Hoyt will.
Local items mention Miner of the Mexican Central with St Louis HQ in Topeka, Alexander of Rock Stee reflects in Kansas City, Guild to Chicago, Pat Sherman recovering from a stroke, FD Hunter chief, Embry freight agent ill at home, and railroad agents from various lines amid busy rail traffic and terse notes on service disruptions.
The Senate met and passed a bill authorizing the Aamount Cucket Development Company to draw water from the Wabneh river at Grand Rapids Indiana. The record covers remarks by Mr Chandler and Mr Teller about Mr Rice’s expulsion case, plus House actions on the subsidy and district appropriation bills and debates over civil service pay and pensions.
London reports the British foreign office has semi official confirmation that Boers threaten to enter Lorenzo Marques. Local Portuguese notes are seeking British assistance as developments over the last 48 hours unfold.
A proposed bill would raise costs for trains of sixty to seventy cars with two engines, prompting rail companies to eliminate the second engine and reduce double headed trains.
Local retailer advertises deep cut prices on ladies and gents underwear and cashmere hose. Promotions tout heavy fleeced back garments, wool undergarments, and blankets at cost with assorted odds and ends. Includes pricing highlights and a call to inspect new dress goods and embroideries.
In New York today Wall Street notes that Missouri Pacific may have secured control of the Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railway. Officials would neither confirm nor deny. Circles say the line reaches from Chicago to Thebes on the Mississippi and ties into the Southern Pacific network. We also note a heartfelt thanks from Graysford for sympathy shown during a bereavement.
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