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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal carries a partial wire service report on a local event with limited readable details. The fragment hints at a selective afternoon publication and mentions Associated Press material and subscription references.
A reader feature notes the State Journal may mail daily issues to any address for thirty cents a month, keeping subscribers connected as if a letter from home. The column reviews political chatter, Cuban affairs, weather, and social notes with a light, satirical tone.
The article proclaims the United States as a leading iron producer, noting a major rise in output and claiming that twenty four states and two territories now produce iron. Minnesota closely trails Michigan as production climbs toward 20,000,000 tons, marking a historic surge in domestic iron ore output.
Fragmentary text refers to bowls in Alabama, output values around 5409.50 dollars in 1900, and mentions beet mines and price comparisons. Also includes stray lines about weather, wedding cake dreams, and rural anecdotes without coherent narrative or clear event.
A collection of pointed aphorisms and satirical maxims on manners trade and character. The pieces jest about light and learning appetite and desire money economy and ambition with playful irony and keen social observation. The verse like prose comments on human foibles and the folly of overreaching.
An incomplete and garbled excerpt from a New York Press piece compares male and female creative expression, hints at themes of trust and gender, and references a Muslim woman with unclear context and quotation fragments. The readable parts are sparse and not fully coherent.
Cripple Creek Colorado July 1 0 The Trans Mississippi Congress opens today with speakers from multiple states. Governors from Kansas South Dakota Oklahoma Texas and others will address the gathering at 4 00 PM and 5 50 PM at various venues including Grand Opera House and the Odd Fellows National. A reception for delegates will follow with Kansas Governor and other officials expected to attend.
Fragmentary item mentions Dr A R B Minney and new steam automobile, plus Mayor Van Wyck receiving Carnegie agreement and library funds. Scattered lines reference Leavenworth Burlington crop notes, rain, and corn. Names: Minney, Carnegie, Van Wyck. Places: New York, Cofer County, Burlington Kansas. Dates: July 6.
A terse bulletin records the acceptance by Isa Gite Garnog with brief notes mentioning Leto and the entree Pee ee. The entry preserves names and the event gist in period style.
A gang of six or seven wrecked the Reealwt and Ashprooke bank in Alexandria Loeking county about 1 am. They dynamited the vault, stole a $31 900 outer package and injured the cashier B Buxton and others. Despite alarms and pursuit, robbers fled after an hour, leaving only $200 in the strong box and a $1,500 package already removed the prior evening. The loss was insured.
Police were alerted by telephone that a man wanted in Kansas City was at the pea station around 10 30 pm He fled toward Pima Sixth avenues and was identified as Crook Wright He denied aiding the suspect who had telephoned from the station and later spoke with the prisoner and provided shelter before arrest Also referenced is Grace Lewin Vernie New tush and a July evening event with a 00 te omitted details
Mackinaw City July 16 The Northwestern, the first of the North Western company's meet to depart Chicago for Europe, passed the Mackinac Straits at 6 this morning and is expected to reach Chicago soon to finish navigation through the St Clair river toward Detroit.
Bishop elect John J. O Connor of the Newark diocese cancels a large parade and elaborate feature for his installation in Newark on July 5 opting for a low mass only. An Archbishop Corrigan reception will be held while the proposed 35 000 member church parade is abandoned.
July 1 Beranton PA reports a strike by all firemen of stationary engines from Peckville to Forest City in the Delaware Hudson Erie and Ontario valley. The eight hour day without wage cut triggered a total shutdown of twenty coal mines and caused mine worker illness.
New York July reports say Buffalo may pass Hell Gate tomorrow en route to Newport. Navy yard officers expect a quick passage and Captain Hutchinson to command the voyage as orders are issued for the short sea route through Hell Gate with approval sought for the move.
The President announced an extensive slate of promotions and commissions across Philippine Scouts and related units. Names include Colonel David H. Hinula, Lt. Col. George G. Greenough, Captain Mortimer O. Bige Bacon, and many first and second lieutenants. The roster spans Philippines scouts, Porto Rico infantry, and various artillery and cavalry officers, with numerous assigned ranks and commands.
John Curran, secretary of the Populist state central committee, will headline a July 27 event at Mound City to explain Curran’s position amid Republican doors and Linn county’s old guard. The piece notes speculation about Curran’s alignment and promises Curran will declare his stance in person.
Syracuse and Eastern League news report the release of first baseman Dick Cooley by manager Leonard A. G. Slater of Worcester to take his place. The Hartford meeting called by President Powers discussed baseball conditions in Syracuse amid low attendance. Newark contemplates Western League expansion, while Syracuse aims to field a first class team with new funding.
Miss Maury Carruthers of S13 Tyler street was injured getting out of bed this morning when she fell and fractured a rib. She will be confined to her room for some time. A man was hurt yesterday in a separate incident. Charles A. Spring Jr, longtime manager of the Warventure company, died today at Nip Bare Fee after years of attention for his fortune.
In July 18, 10 year old Roy Bie agather warned Roy Jones fired hours later from his factories. Bryan Jones died later from injuries. Police investigated the incident as a factory related fire and noted early misfires.
Despite cold weather and light clouds the Schuetzen tournament proceeded with Erenceco and Del Borne leading early. CM Henderson scored 19 points as judged by competent officials in a record setting event.
S A Beeger foreman of the tool house at the Santa Fe shop left today for Elizabeth New Jersey to take the position of assistant general shop foreman on the New Jersey Central He has been in Topeka for three months and was presented with a handsome gift by his friends W H Coury is acting foreman of the tool shop.
Baltimore filed federal suit alleging the B and O Railway violates the interstate commerce law by discriminating against shippers. Myers & Houne man represent the plaintiffs, Isadore Raynor joins for Maryland. The petition claims damages up to 25,000 dollars and loss per annum from shipper fees at the union stock yards in ply, with officials of the railroad allegedly involved in the yard question and discrimination against those not using the stock yard service. The petition seeks a remedy and court action to stop the practices.
In Seattle on July 16 the transport Pisces, loaded with lumber for the Orient and feed, prepared to sail for the Philippines. The vessel, fleet capacity noted, left San Francisco and called at Port Blakely, carrying 5 000 tons of hay and men aboard. A separate report from Monett Missouri notes a W T I lecture last evening with limited attendance.
A telegram to the post office department reports the arrest of Alexander Buah, a poetmaster at Mills New Mexico, charged with embezzling postal funds.
In Topeka reports say Stee Anna McCabe of Kansas City formerly of Topeka suffered a serious accident last Saturday after spending the evening at Pairmount park with friends. She missed the last car and faced a viaduct crossing to reach another car. details remain unclear.
City health board hears protests about a buzzing coal heap at the Gants Fe yards. City Physician Jadd oye questions the company’s cleanup efforts as the board reviews water analysis results later this afternoon. District court docket items include city cases and W C Balton works. Young People’s Good Citizenship federation held semi annual meeting plans for officer election next Sunday. Police Chief F M Smbi to address attendees.
William Sheldon a churdstone setter employed by Jamet Ratexy was struck by a falling crowbar and lost his foot. He was carried home to South Topeka and may recover without operation despite a badly smashed foot.
Irene Motte Jetport obituary notes she will be interred at Cathpile Cemetery. The service is set for Wednesday with family in mourning and arrangements handled by De Sian Funeral Home.
In northern Kane County a heat wave devastates the egg market, with two thirds of eggs not reaching buyers and many farmers losing by the drop in price. Reports note depressed prices, spoilage concerns, and widespread farmer hardship amid the hot July weather. A separate brief mentions a death in Pratt, Kansas, and a township incident, with local weather records closing the day.
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