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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1901
Page
6
The act aims to force the Post Office to be self sustaining by curbing second class mail. A broad range of periodicals face restrictions and possible loss of favorable rates via stricter enforcement and new rules. Officials expect phased changes and a likely delay before full impact on publishers and subscriptions is seen.
July 1 in Pirnburg Polish miners on a spree entered an abandoned mine near Catsburg about four in the morning. They were overcome by fire damp and four men Brece Coskey Andrew Gerslinskh Mike Manownek Prank Yanks Ali were found dead later that day. The Schesabare Coe employed the men after a Geer At Mohangahela test merit. The wet weather contributed to the fire damp explosion.
A jumble of short items from Trenyer and surrounding areas covers a teen age romance cautionary tale, a British naval programme note, counterfeiters' arrest, and a hospital update on Earilard. Names include Ward, Ethel Clerk, Mrs Jennie S, Emerson, and Drencey Ward, with mentions of Sharon Borines and Sharon county.
Fragmentary notice from Paterson New Jersey references a rule to allow something related to Cage. The readable text names Taly F Vice Chanceet and Sinieiened and mentions applicants and a court proceeding in Paterson.
Fragmentary note mentions dates July and July 13th, Topeka, Francis and pacific agent. References a travel package with berth rate six dollars and tickets offered. Stop-overs and endowment at Osven include additional details.
A local Fourth of July incident left several residents with injuries from cannon crackers and bullets. Miss N Seee Lady May August Hansen suffered facial burns from an explosion. Jeannie Bickel lost part of a cheek and eye from a shell. Santa Fe Yarimaster Kennedy’s two year old son sustained facial burns from a cannon cracker explosion. Charles Youngtons from Santa Fe sustained hand injuries. a Chandler Street resident and family members also reported eye and facial injuries. Byron Stitt of Locust Street suffered facial injuries. a grocer at 2200 Vesntuesan Street sustained a left hand wound. A man from Deakune reportedly discharged a revolver and several projectiles struck, causing additional injuries.
At Henley on July 5 the University of Pennsylvania eight were defeated in the final heat for the challenge cup by the Leander Club. The race featured strong British pace, with Penn briefly challenging before Leander pulled away. Crowds watched from the Bucks shore as the American crew faded in the last stretch, with Leander leading by a comfortable margin at the finish.
New York dispatch reports Secretary Hitchcock held talks with the president before the Katler’s summer Washington departure about opening Kiowa and Comanche Indian territory. Travel details indicate a San Francisco bound tour with a tourist sleeping car from July 1 to July 139th, with round trips priced and tickets valid through August.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a wartime note naming Mantin as Commissary Steward and Provost Marshal approval. Mentions a Stockman sentenced to three years and insurgent forces with about 600 men near Calapan and Nagan, but text is garbled and uncertain.
The text describes a fire accident where Thea pointed at the blaze and it exploded before he could throw, injuring Jack Greenwald's face and eye. The damaged wording leaves the eye severely burned and the victim distraught, with uncertain details about the eye further outcome.
Official publication details the Central Park Benefit district ordinance valuation of all land south of Tenth Street and west of Kansas Avenue. J. We. Staniffer, official stenographer, prepares three copies for city clerk county clerk and printer. About 200 typewritten pages noted.
McPherson Kansas July 5 P H Peterson once a poor man from Dickinson county who later struck it rich in Cape Nome returned home for a visit and gave 25000 dollars to the new Swedish Lutheran college planned for the area He will return to California this week to continue investments and make a home there.
Fragmentary text describes cases involving pro tem judges and debates over temporary judge authority under Missouri Pacific law. The debate centers on the validity of temporary judges and potential district court implications.
Don Thompson, a naval cadet home on furlough, was severely wounded in the left hand while firing a .22 caliber pistol loaded with blanks for a Fourth of July celebration. He thought the pistol was unloaded and pulled the trigger. wadding and powder were driven into his hand.
A chef at an Allegheny river resort prepared fried rattlesnake for club members. The snake had seven rattlers and was displayed near the club boat house. The chef praised the dish, convincing several members to try it, though some noted it may become a regular menu feature.
A man died after a kiss at a Chicago bar scene described as a fatal incident. The event involved Anne Appenst and William Haggerty with a subsequent reference to a firefighter named J W Dickhaton in Cleveland, noted as critically ill following a stroke.
In the absence of King Chietan, the Crown Prince Frederick today received Commander John M. Huwiler of the United Congo poms aboard ship Martford. They held cordial discussions amid a formal visit during October end.
Canton TH July 6 A street brick wall collapsed during a Fourth of July moment as boys watched a street attraction. About 300 bricks fell on bystanders. Eva Suydam aged 7 was killed and Charles Fellows badly crushed with fatal injuries suspected. Roughly 20 others were injured but not seriously.
Tensely at the Smuggier-Vhion mine Telluride miners hold the property as a state commission led by Judge Theron Steven and Lt Gov D C Coater arrives to mediate with mine owners and the miners union. Governor Orman threatens to deploy state militia if the mine is not abandoned by noon. John Barthell to be buried as thousands attend the funeral.
London dispatch dated July 4 details Grenfell's capture of 99 Boers and a supply wagon belonging to Beyers' command near Howell. The government confirms Boer force depletion but front reports indicate about 13,000 Boers remain. Patience for peace talks fades as papers urge stronger war efforts.
Rio Janeiro braced for a plague outbreak with several cases reported in the city. The Julia Hollins crew resisted the captain but were subdued by a U S cruiser Chicago which then sailed for New York. In London racing, King Courier Quaker won the Eliesmers stakes at Newmarket with Hakka second and Ercoobe third.
Announcement notes Queen Wilhelmina expected to occur around Christmas. Epworth Leagues San Francisco round trip from Topeka listed at 346.00. Tickets valid to August 31. On sale at Santa Fe depot July 6.43. Includes stopovers on going and returning. Apply to event Santa Fe depot. Observation car route to Costa Fada Renee via Santa Fe and Boo country. Round trip 14.00.
About 60 000 bricks deemed too brittle for road paving will be hauled to sidewalk sites between Quincy and Monroe on East Seventh Street. Engineers say the bricks suffice for nonload bearing sidewalks. Street Commissioner Snyder will begin grading Saturday, with city labor and contractor-supplied materials. Three months projected to complete seven miles of sidewalk paving for this year, following last year’s 16 miles built from June to December.
Report notes the mayor and police superintendent enforcing a ground rule on dress by officers and citizens. A procession of officials in plain shirts appears, with calls for formal attire and routine restraint across the city. The piece reflects civic debate on uniforms and authority.
The Charles Wolff Packing company plans a rail way track on both sides of its enlarged plant to load two cars simultaneously. Fresh meat will be loaded on one side and cured meat on the other. About seven carloads leave daily, sometimes ten, with main shipments to southern Kansas points, Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana. The firm states cured meats like home and bacon supply fast growing demand.
Leavenworth Kan July 6 prisoners at the federal penitentiary held a chapel service at 2000 with brief address by Warden McClaugtry and patriotic songs. Prisoners enjoyed yard freedom, sports under supervision, and prizes of tobacco. White prisoners staged a minstrel show in the chapel. Warden Jewitt presided and ex-Warden Harry Landis spoke. Dinner featured roast pork pies and fruit with lemonade. an afternoon yard period followed and a night performance by the minstrel show drawn officers and citizens.
A Fourth of July gathering near Washburn college drew about sixty Bethel college followers from Kennar City and Lawrence to celebrate religious liberty with a display of their tongue related knowledge. The event featured Bethel students Adie Fulley and George Stanley as parties to the celebration.
The local vegetable market suffers from a shortage due to dry weather. tomatoes scarce though not bad, green corn and cabbage dried up and priced at five cents. Peas 30 cents per peck, potatoes 30 cents per peck. Texans reduce shipments causing cantaloupe and berries to vanish.
Memphis officials report nervous concern as ice demand swells beyond supply. Factories in Memphis balk at large orders from Little Rock and Texarkana while supply in Texarkana Greenville and Birmingham remains tight. An idle plant will restart tomorrow to meet local demand.
A July effort to call out freight handlers in East St Louis drew a modest turnout as about a hundred workers responded. Police dispersed demonstrators after they gathered near the Frisco and Missouri Pacific warehouses. The Missouri Pacific restaffed with Black workers. railroads moved freight through to St Louis to avoid congested east warehouses. Workers on the Illinois Missouri line face a prolonged dispute amid broader railroad solidarity.
San Francesco July 5 reports no arrests have been made in the $310,000 mint shortage. Government officials continue to investigate with no disclosed theories or a single suspect named, and no arrests announced as the case remains unresolved.
Vancouver July 5 M Pichon French Minister to Ching arrived to discuss national questions and support for Waldersee. he believes China troubles are over for a long time. In Victoria a shopkeeper’s American flag was torn down by George Jeeves, a noted contractor, after he was denied removal of the flag. A tornado hit Grand Island dog show, 69 mile wind toppled the tent trapping several spectators and fatally injuring Albert Breyen. In Chicago Mattoon reports broom corn prices up to 120 a ton with 15 Kentucky manufacturers in a price-fixing combine.
The report notes weak demand and price weakness for wheat, with shipments for the week heavy in Minnesota and Daituthe. Local receipts and contracts show car movements and rail activity, while weather impacts and market tone influence prices and market expectations.
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