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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1901
Page
4
The Journal notes its to be the sole source for information and facilities in Topeka, reserving the building for exclusive use of telephone wires. The paper emphasizes constant operation and availability through the night for reports and notices.
A jumble of state notes and editorials references summer rates for the State Journal readers, remarks on Prohibition era behavior, and a discussion of climate patterns. It touches on politicians like Beveridge, Mason, and Harvey, with scattered notes on Jamaica Plain Fourth of July, labor profits, and the sun’s influence on weather.
The Khenniel report of the agricultural board shows that in twenty years the state produced 712 457, had frushela of wheat a yearly average of 5,624,574 bushels. The crop this year weathered 77453002 bushels, and the year’s crop will not fall below 70,400,000 bushels. The total value of the twenty-year production and the million-bushel crop this year are noted, with land use details.
The article discusses Kansas agriculture, noting crop diversity and drought risks while stressing the state's overall wealth in farming. It mentions corn wheat and dairy, local conditions across counties, and includes various local anecdotes about crops, figures, and quotes reflecting rural life.
Kansas City dispatch reports widespread disappointment over limited registration for land seekers. Proclamation allows only two booths at El Reno and Lawton, 35 miles from a railroad, with El Reno handling limited cases. Congressional Delegate Flynn urges Interior Secretary to speed up openings as registration booths prepare to start tomorrow.
Frival seeks the state's $1,000 reward for the Benders arrest, with Attorney General Godard and Labette county withdrawals altering the payout. Josephine McCant of Joplin Mo recalls caring for two children until April 1900 when they were nine and a claim is dismissed. Frank Agee surfaces claiming discovery near Colurais and says he married Kate Bender in Colorado, while Ayer in Oswego pushes his claim and has seen the attorney general.
Emporia Kansas July report quotes Wihilte denying plans to move to Guth ern Guan and gain political air. He says he would not trade his 10 foot tot kim with wha trees bluegrass and the for tie whole territory of Okishoma with a fence around it. He wants to be and dis in Kansans.
Vancouver July 2 Japanese force gained control of Fraser river fisheries after a night clash. A large patrol fleet, including the widest boats, aided the occupation while a follow up patrol kept watch along the riverfront. No casualties reported. In distant headlines, Glenn trial opened in Portersburg with Bert Glene identified, and a Missouri fire incident injures several as the town of 20 suffers damage totaling about 4000 dollars.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions years of suffering, a night of care, and a drug storm with unclear quantities and outcomes. Names and precise details are unreadable, leaving a vague account of medical symptoms and attempted cure.
Record government thermometers show 104 degrees at 4 30 pm and 1 pm hours as a heat wave grips the region. Rainless forecast promises generally fair skies tonight with warm conditions continuing Wednesday. Weather observer Jennings explains heat from low barometer movement and air flow from the southern plains. Local memories recall extreme heat with makeshift water carries and long hours of heat exposure.
After attending to official work the president took Mrs McKinley for a drive in Canton Ohio. Both were in excellent health and spirits while enjoying the outing.
In July the committee plans a grand exposition including a hotel for Beetime. Isaac & Tasser, chief architect Senter hotel head, and George Keauler lead works with many named artisans and firms listed as participating in the project.
Chicago July 9 Western rate talks are ongoing among railway presidents. Santa Fe officials resist announced cuts, while Great Western and Santa Fe hold firm. Meetings aim to address alleged secret rate practices and the potential delay of trunk line changes. Ripley of Santa Fe expresses little optimism about a resolution. President Stickeney of Great Western arrives to present the opposing view and push for corrective action in the Western transportation realm.
The Topeka millers file with the state railroad commission a formal complaint in The Bhownes Milling company et al vs The Santa Fe Railway company. They allege a 30 year rate advantage for Kansas City wheat has disappeared, raising freight costs and discrimination. They urge the board to restore prior rates. attorney J G Sienecker represents Topeka mills. Complaint filed Monday, forwarded to the board, which faces Caney issues. action expected soon.
Secretary of State Hay arrived in Washington this morning from his New Hampshire residence and proceeded to the state department. He met with Acting Secretary Hill and Assistant Secretary Adee. The new Turkish minister Chekib Bey and accompanying Perrough Bey attended. presentation at the White House awaits the president’s return, but Chekib Bey will exercise ministerial functions as courtesy.
A fire damaged two nearby frame buildings on Commercial Avenue on July 3. The blaze forced occupants from the homes and stores as stairs burned and a heat wave damaged interiors. Three policemen helped evacuate residents while fire crews battled the flames and several occupants were left shaken.
Mrs. Joanna Berry dies at 4292 Monroe Street evening. Mrs A M Ryan dies in Galveston Texas and to be buried from Santa Fe depot at 4 45 PM Wednesday. George Shaffer age 6 buried at North Monroe Street home and Rochester Cemetery Monday. "Copia" Childs released in Chicago after relief from Chicago National League.
William Whitney's Abibboleth Olly trained by Joel won the Bing ham Plate at Wettingham on July 9, gaining prominence for Whitney's team in a key summer event.
Farmers run a hay trust in Topeka that forced market buyers to pay fixed prices, drawing criticism from livery stable men and veterinarians. The price gap between local and Kansas City markets fueled complaints as hay becomes scarcer, prompting reliance on a new anti-trust ordinance passed last night.
Principal Gates of Mt Barbara Military College weighs buying the three story brick structure known as Stone's Folly near Salina. The building and ten surrounding acres may be bought for 31000. Once built by One and Tnm Who Taet his fortune, the property was later forsaken. Gates plans to return to Topeka to finalize the purchase.
Kansas City dispatch says John Howard of Company G Forty third volunteer infantry, just returned from the Philippines, was arrested on an arrival train after Sheriff Lang of Hutchinson. He is accused of shooting a man named Givens, who may not survive. Witnesses describe two to three trampe aboard in partial uniforms attempting a robbery, with one drawing a knife as the train left Hutchinson. Howard claims a different gun incident involving another soldier, and the full details remain unsettled.
Kansas City reports Alfred Tham Bry, alias Sidney Thom, formerly of Hamilton Scotland, arrested on charges of stealing from the crown. He confessed to a British vice consul in City, awaiting extradition after a sheriff ordered detention in county jail. A shipwreck near Newfoundland is also noted with casualties and official updates from New Orleans.
Washington July 9 Captain Charles D. Sigsbee chief naval intelligence officer is suffering from erysipelas of the face at Hempstead Long Island and reports from the navy department indicate he is not regarded as in a dangerous condition.
A local department store announces season close with deep discounts on parasols at 44 price and a clearance of children wash gowns corset covers waists and nightgowns. Numerous items include colored waists gowns and linens with special prices and broken assorted lots advertised.
City Attorney Spencer has engaged G. Clemens and J. D. McFarland to answer in the waterworks case as instructed by the council. Mrs Spencer notes investigations will begin, with lawyers describing him as unusually careful and conservative.
B C Backenstoc of Hiawatha, a Dawes commission member, is headed to Topeka today on his way home after nearly two years of work in Indian country. He helped raise aid to be piloted to the Indians and to open the remainder for settlement soon. The work of the Dawes commission continues.
Charles uh of Warne Indiana was arrested on a murder warrant for choking ten year old Alice Cottrell whose body was found in a cistern beneath Dunn's residence at Wallen six miles west.
Local items report a divorce filing by Myrtle Marchbanks against Oliver Biarch, travel updates for G H McCollister and F and Brown, and a hospital transfer for Maxwell at 607 Grant. Lectures were canceled due to hall issues, while the Judd family from Chicago visits Colorado. Funeral attendance planned for Walter Ogden with veterans meeting at 1229 North Quincy. Clara Fuller visits from Grand Rapids before Epworth League, and Will Campbell to reform school with a 12 year old sister to Furlelt. County finances note institute closure and deficit, with tax law work resuming. National Buttermakers display in Coburn office and officer assignments lead by Heuténant Herman.
Fragmentary notice describes bids on July 4 for sale of houses on district land. The text references owners refusing terms and a court involvement over 46 homes, noting a conditional purchase process and questions of price. The garbled source mentions unusual charges and dissatisfaction with conduct.
Fragmentary readable lines mention A J Cassatt and William A Patton visiting J P Morgan with unclear significance. A July Philadelphia reference hints at scheduling or opportunity related to exchanges but details are garbled and uncertain.
Ambiguous OCR fragment discusses rate changes and a movement related to Santa Pe. Mentions Chicago and July with scattered names and placeholders, unclear outcomes, and incomplete sentences.
A fragment lists various patent medicines and tonics such as Hobart's Violet Water, Caspate's Violet Water, Florida Water, Honey and Almond Cream, Sanitol Tooth Wash, Carter's Liver Pills, Munyon's Remedies, Humphrey's Specifics, Allcock's Plasters, and Desep Casearets priced between 10 and 40 cents, reflecting early 20th century consumer health products.
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