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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1901
Page
5
In a fragmentary report from New York dated February discussions touch on Havana port activity and population figures. Phrases mention Havana, Cuba, and a journalist Joseph Howard as part of broader concerns about trade and national influence amid fever and unrest.
Industrial Institute students protested alleging suppression of liberty. They accused authorities of meddling, gathered near the Catholic church building, and surged in front of the newspaper offices shouting slogans. Several people were injured, some hospitalized.
New York report notes Salisbury’s retirement moves amid cabinet speculation. References to Mr. Balfour’s possible elevation to peerage and potential905 parliamentary shifts hint at rearrangements in government ranks. Mentions Chamberlain and Aberhous Eoin in discussion of the era’s political figures and factions.
Fragmentary notice reports plans to crush de Wet forces in London amid World War I era South African War references. Names and details are garbled, with mentions of professors and political figures, unclear framing of actions or outcomes.
General Kitchener cables from Buddieburs describe additional captures up to February 5 during operations along the railway between Pretoria and Portuguese East Africa. The message confirms progress and lists targets secured in the campaign.
Aboard the wrecked New Lake Captain Morrie D MacKerste is set to sail for ten fronts on Sunday morning. The ship will take recruits at Hampton Ronde and depart for Monts, with Wednesday commands and Lieutenant Lngersall sailing from Francisco on March 3 toward the gunboat Bennington mission.
Four million dollars will be spent over two years in the United States for the Gosyaquit and Quito railway of Servador. A New York England syndicate owns it. The line will cover about 200 miles with 63 miles already completed from Guayaquil to Bucay.
Pittsburg February 27 Ten thousand shares of Crociole Steel common stock sold at first call on the Pittsburg stock exchange at 264 to FG se Amulast Ss. The stock was due to a rise at the Crucifie Steel company and may be included in a great organization. tentative notes from New York indicate control by The Cruetle St.
Travel offer to Washington and back priced at 31 dollars and 25 cents. Details available from A. M. Puller. Includes route via the Rock Island line and specifies where to inquire for full particulars.
A Topeka social column details a sequence of gatherings and visits. Invitations list numerous local residents and visitors from St Louis and Topeka. Attendees include Mrs. Tutte, Miss Colling, Mrs. Betts, and Mrs. Green, with events featuring music, sewing for charity, and regular club meetings.
Fragmentary text mentions March 5 and 8 Jefferson Street with scattered names and times. Content is incoherent, unclear events or persons, lacking a discernible news item or outcome for a coherent summary.
A ten foot stone wall at 23 West Nineteenth street collapsed during excavation for a new building. Four Italian laborers were buried. two were killed, two seriously injured. One victim named Caley, another unidentified. Rescuers freed a man buried to the waist after about an hour. he was hospitalized.
A fragment from Hangerstown Maryland dated February 27 recalls a burial of $127 in Gola. The message mentions hiding the funds under a floor, a plan to start at nine o’clock to welcome General McClean, and a soldier named H C Drew of Company C First.
Washington moves to amend the army statute allowing dismissal from service for officers convicted by court martial of misconduct. Senator Daniel proposes the measure noting officers found guilty would be removed. The amendment aims to strengthen discipline within the military ranks.
Fragmentary report notes Faparor Buechow introducing the first bill covering county officers in Gra narey. The piece references editorials, tax sale signals, and a mix of names and places including Santa Fe transport plans, court transfers, and mentions of a governor and senate actions amid a broader legislative discussion.
Fragmented OCR text shows a murder verdict and life imprisonment reference. Names, dates, and precise actions unclear due to corrupted wording. The readable parts indicate a high profile case with a verdict and sentencing. Further restoration needed for a precise summary.
A garbled snapshot outlines a Unity club Friday meeting with a reading program and performers. It references city politics, a Hughes faction, and local figures like Pall McGuire, Munn, and Miss Ade tae ye, plus discussion of a culvert project and environmental concerns about pollution.
A garbled record of club meetings and notices from a small town paper. The text lists acting company names, weather comments from Arizona, and various social events. It mentions local clubs at homes, literary readings, and visits by residents, with schedules for church gatherings and upcoming meetings.
The notice records transfers including Taw Tate and spouse in Mulvane for 30 dollars, Mulvane & Chases W. J. Peters and wife to Chan Wi. FP Pie to Adam Renger for 3 004 dollars, Nachua bank, W. Thompson 71 200 dollars for lots and 5 in a block, and other fragmented transfers to Otto Darow and others.
The Colorado Prohibition party at its state conference endorsed Carrie Nation for her anti liquor objectives. Resolutions praise her efforts in Kansas and urge prayers for her safety while continuing her reform work. The event coincides with a display at the International Purest Fish and Green Goods exhibit, and Admiral Sampson discusses navy policy in Boston.
A New York city briefing notes plans for the South Carolina West Indian exposition from December to June and reports a mine explosion at Blue Canyon near here. Two men Red Mulligan and Dick Daley perished, leaving a widow and four children. The cause remains unclear.
In Cincinnati February the widow of the 3 OE manie, Ives died at a private hospital. She was Kernan’s sister and disclosed her treatment before death. The sord follower wouldn’t need a tonic to sharpen his appetite.
Critics praise a creditable staging of a late rumor based piece behind the footlights at Crawford Theater. A satirical farce titled The Horn in the Ground draws attention with lively performances by local actors and plans for future dramatic events including Octorcome.
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