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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1901

Page

8

Delicate Question on Isthmian Canal Commission Report

New York reports quote Admiral Walker on the Isthmian canal commission. The final report delay is blamed on draftsmen and need for new estimates from data by recent survey parties. Announcement suggested July release, but bar on dates remains.

Armnen New York Admiral Walker Isthamin Canal Qommiaston Washington Presa Ae Renam Ako Xombar

Made Assistant Surgeons Surge Navy in Kentucky Incident

A garbled Navy related note mentions names Washierda Russell Mon tapes Youth Jows Paul EMs Donald of Kentucky and references four assistant surgeons in the navy amid unclear context.

Washierda Russell Montapes Jows Paul Ems Donald Kentucky Navy

Cloudburst floods Champaign and Urbana after storm

Flooding hit Champaign and Urbana last evening following a cloudburst. A two hour wall of water caused extensive damage and disrupted telegraph and telephone lines. Business districts suffered losses as water rose around Draper campus and nearby homes.

Champaign Urbana Draper Hsti Talenhore

Fortune to voyage 14000 mile South America run

Washington July 3 The naval tug Fortune now in Boston has been ordered by the navy department to circumnavigate South America to Puget Sound. The voyage will cover about 14000 miles and be one of the longest on record for a craft of her class. Fortune is a good ocean boat and will make the entire trip under her own steam.

Washington Fortune Boston Navy Department South America Pumet Sound Vortane

Rabbinical Session Opens at Kenseth Temple Philadelphia

About sixty ministers of American Jewish congregations gathered at Kenseth Temple in Philadelphia for the first meeting of the session. Rabbi Joseph Silverman of New York opened with the president’s message read aloud. The session will continue through Saturday. Darius Miller is slated for Newport. The Tribune notes Morgan’s possible appointment of Miller as general traffic director for the Great Northern and Burlington lines. Judge Addison Brown resigns as United States district judge for the Southern District of New York. the resignation is presented to the president via Attorney General Knox.

Philadelphia Kenseth Teret Joseph Silverman New York Darius Miller Newport the Tribune J. Hill Morgan Great Northern Burlington Addison Brown United States Southern District of Fle Knox

Rioting in Buenos Aires as debt unification bill sparks street demonstration

In Buenos Ayres crowds take to the streets protesting a government bill aimed at unifying national debt. Demonstrators clash with police in several districts, causing brief disturbances and drawing attention to the controversial financial reform.

Rioting in Buenos Ayres Over Argentine Debt Unification Plan

New York reports rioting in Buenos Ayres linked to a bill unifying Argentine debt. Navy students protested against the plan, a former finance minister was mentioned, and a lecturer warned of possible interference by foreign powers. Windows were broken at Tribune and El País offices. several people wounded. Congress faces a memorial signed by thousands urging rejection.

New York Buenos Ayres Navy Jose Terry Tribune el Pais Dil Congress Aes

CAN STARVE EM OUT New York July 1 Secretary Wilson on food self sufficiency

Secretary Wilson of the department of mericulture told a Washington dispatch that the United States will soon produce everything it needs for food and clothing, becoming commercially and industrially independent and able to starve other nations if needed. He cited steps to grow hay in the Philippines for horses and mules, ongoing experiments with coffee, and expansion plans for rubber cultivation in Puerto Rico, Hawaii and likely other territories.

New York Wilson Department of Mericulture Ins Washington Dispatch the Tribune Philippince Ee Rico Hawaii

Homestead Owl House Fire Destroys Bath County Site

Richmond reports the Homestead owl at Virginia Bat Springs in Bath county was totally destroyed by fire early today. All the coruparies escaped and many guests lost valuables. The fire’s origin is unknown. The event marks a loss at a site associated with prominent U.S. figures including President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley, with Cabinet members mentioned.

Richmond Virginia Bat Springs Bath County United States McKinley Fae

MAJOR PRUDEN RETURNS TO WHITE HOUSE POST

Washington July 3 Major C L Prudden, former assistant secretary to the president, who was appointed in May as a masiag in the requine army, has resigned his army position and been reappointed to his old post as assistant secretary to the president. The move brings him back to the White House duties, amid mentions of personal and business reasons.

Washington Afajor C. L. Prudei I Puas Carsonal White House

Stimulant Coffee Compared With Postum Use

A witness explains coffee as a stimulant that boosts work briefly but leaves him dull, nervous, and irritable. He notes his father’s inward pains and sickness from coffee and praises Postum, used for two years with apparent benefit. A socialite’s wife suffered a nervous wreck from coffee, then recovered after six weeks on Postum.

Ian

Colonial Officials in London Triggers Tonic for Salisbury

In New York on July 3 a Tribune correspondent reports that a strong group of Canadian and colonial ministers in London has invigorated the Salisbury government. Morley’s inquiries on Cape Colony governance were met by Chamberlain who asserted self rule remains and that the chief colony’s constitution is not yet suspended though wartime expenditures are authorized. At the conference, ministers Blair Mills Devis and Fisher were noted among others, as Britain weighs imperial policy and binding the empire together.

London Salisbury New York Tribune Morley Cape Colony Chamberlain South Africa Janehson Constitutions Club Blairing Mills Devis Fisher Australia

Moody Successor Arrives After Moody in Northfield Role

Chicago reports Rev G Campbell Morgan of London arrives in Northfield Massachusetts to assume Moody's post. He plans two months as pastor of New London church before resigning to extend the Northfield Bible study system in America, founded by the revered Moody.

Chicago G. Campbell Morgan London Dwight Moody Northfield Mass Ura City America

Summer theatre opened with Monte Cristo in Crawford

The Crawford summer theater opened last night with Monte Cristo. The stage survived a potential wind load using telegraph poles, kept cool by fans as about 100 spectators endured heat. Bernice Howard starred as Mercedes and J W Jossey played Edmund Danter. Encores pleased the audience. the company plans A Russian Slave tonight.

Crawford

Opium Import Totals Reported For San Francisco

Customs records show opium prepared for smoking imported into San Francisco from January 1 to June 20 totals 1 a pounds. The government imposes a duty on this opium.

San Francisco Stratton

Storms Hit Michigan Cities Report Damage and Loss

Storms and heavy rain swept Michigan causing damage last night. A small cyclone at Jackson struck two dwellings and felled trees. In Saginaw James Davenport was killed by a lightning strike and a dwelling plus several barns overturned at Coldwater. Similar winds and rain were reported in other towns.

Detroit Auen Jarksin Saginaw James Davenport Nehming

New Treasurer Installed at Federal Soldiers Home

W. W. Martin of Fort Scott is appointed treasurer of the Federal Soldiers Home at Leavenworth, succeeding Mejor Shockley who resigned due to health. Martin, former commander of the Kansas department of the 3. A. R., recently retired from that post and is a longtime Kansas state agent at Washington, well known among veterans.

Leavenworth Mejor Shockley W. W. Martin Fort Scott Martin Kansas Department of the Kansas Washington

Lewis & Kitchen Winners Contract for Lincoln School

The school board awarded Lewis and Kitchen the contract to install flushing closets at Lincoln School for 900 dollars with no other bidders. The firm also will install the heating plant with automatic regulators for 3075 dollars. The board set September 27 as the opening date for the city schools.

Lincoln School Lewis Kitchen Lewis and Kitchen Company

Will Fight Johnson in Democratic Ranks for Return to National Committee

Reports indicate a factional clash within the Democratic party over G. Johnson’s bid to rejoin the national committee. William A. Deford predicts strong support for Johnson, while Tully Scott Henderson W Brandenburg and others oppose him. He claims the Johnson opposition is unjust and accuses Johnson of causing former allies to quit while backing a Senate boom.

Johnson G. Johnson National Committee William A. Deford Tully Scott Henderson Wi Brandenburg Atwood Murphy Orr Senator

Scores The Americans Leading Spanish Newspaper Editorial

The Diario de la Marina in Havana discusses the US claims dispute over Cuba and the potential consequences of admitting or denying the claims. It argues justice demands a hard choice between paying or admitting defeat and questions American readiness, noting pressure to hasten elections and install a new Ottawa. Ticket details list sale from June to July inclusive via the Santa Fe Route.

Bittar Artole Havana Diario de la Marina United States Spain Wari Abe Ottawa Jane M

Bates Route Tickets On Sale For July Fourth Event

July fourth celebration at Santa Fe Route lists tickets on sale July 2 and July 4. Coat returns planned to Polata within 24 miles of Topeka using Victorex Baking Powder as advertised.

Santa Fe Polata Topeka

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