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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1901
Page
13
Former Census chief Robert Porter asserts the United States could reach about 104 million people by century’s end and outlines how birth rates immigration and family size would shape future demographics. He warns of shifts in marriage age and potential declines in future child numbers across decades.
A large audience attended the Grand to see Mrs. Fiske in The Christian, with a strong cast led by Frank Gilmore. The performance drew many curious patrons, the acting praised for realism, though some seats remained vacant.
A historical review notes a strong vocal performance and emotional acting as a troupe presents an opera scene. It highlights the lead’s devotion to the fallen hero and the dramatic tension between longing and duty, with praise for Abroughowst and three male castmates, and for the tasteful costumes and stagecraft.
Brief notices report a charity ballad sale raising $50,000, land tract near Johnson Spring, and government actions. Also mentions murder case in New York, Astor House proprietor, Ottoman affairs, a Turkish minister reinstatement, and European zinc ore outlook. Includes weather, stock notes, and naval retirement orders.
A fragmentary Colorado Flyer note outlines Great Rock Island Route times from Topeka to Colorado Springs with a December 11 schedule, showing a 10:34 departure and 11:00 arrival at Colorado Springs, indicating onward connections.
North Topeka items report hospitalities, family visits, and church services. Local residents including Mrs. J. Cromwell, Mrs. Bertha Smith, and Miss Hazel Forbes attend gatherings. a wedding is announced for Ernest Perris Dutton and Marguerite Coughlin at the Church of the Assumption. a reception for Miss Gertrude Nes is held at 604 Monroe Street with pink decorations and guests from area households.
The Metropolitan Street Railway Company will appeal to the appellate division of the supreme court from Justice Biechof invalidating its Lex lidtom franchise from Forty-second Street north. An injunction restraining street cars on the avenue will likely be stayed for thirty days as the company prepares its appeal. If the decision stands, it could threaten the validity of the Metropolitans street franchise and invite further challenges.
Principal witness Timaghast testifies before the senate committee on securities at its forenoon session. He criticizes the Vermont Manufacturing Company of Eyovidenes and opposes a bill for a freeheld margarine industry. He claims no delicate substantiation exists in the article’s manufacture and asserts demonstrations prove healthfulness.
A wild Saturday with tabled gains drove brisk activity at the stock exchange. St Paul shares spiked with seasonal jumps while American stocks and Atchison attracted buyers, though Northern Pacific common slipped. after early excitement, a broad pullback occurred and trading remained heavy.
New York reports a reconciliation among the Vanderbilts at a Tuesday night dinner at Sherry's hosted by Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr and his wife. Attending were prominent figures including Mr Astor, whose influence was noted in sealing the accord.
J B Clarkson of Nebraska reportedly renounced his belief in Christian Science after delivering a defense lecture in Carnegie Hall New York under the auspices of New Christian Science churches. At his residence he said he acted from a lecture board of the Bethian Brince Society and would explain his stand in a few days.
Chicago June. The December grand jury signal leads to an open stance against private dining rooms. Alderman Maypole, ally of Mayor Harrison, proposes repealing the midnight closing ordinance. He cites 7,000 printers and night workers demanding reform. says private dining rooms harm saloons and lure women, calling for action to curb this trend.
The twelfth annual Kansas State Poultry association exhibition opens Monday at the Auditorium, running a week with 1000 birds 200 pigs and 700 Belgian hares on display. Judges include Prof. L. L. Dyche from Lawrence C. RH Seen of North Topeka and J. Atherton of Emmpurss. Liquor cases heard in court this morning with decisions withheld.
The annual receipts from fines at the police station reached 4198395 in 1800 with October the highest month. February collections were small and drunkenness fines were minimal. Some entries are garbled or missing details but indicate drug-related and public order penalties with limited clarity on specific items.
In London and New York trading, the London and Globe Finance Corporation Limited reportedly disposed of its Street-Watering stake to the Yerkes syndicate. Market activity shows firmer Consols, with grains and corn futures following a cautious session as traders digest losses and rumors amid a cautious tone in the wheat and cattle pits.
A grain letter from J. C Gomes Commission Seapeny and Chicago Board of Trade members discusses wheat and related commodities. The document notes market sentiment, receipts, and shipments, citing effects on prices and market stability amid supply concerns and factory power shifts.
Fragmentary OCR note lists Goings Commission Co. members and buyers and shippers of rain wheat milling, with garbled place names and partial addresses. Indicates an executive order related to market actions and trading.
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