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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1901

Page

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Rain and Storm Reach Northern Kansas and Valencia

Rainfall from three to four inches drenched the Valencia area and extended into northern Kansas as storms rolled across counties from Nabraska line west to Lincoln and Osborne. Farmers report relief for parched ground, improved pasture, and hay crops as the storm center moved from Valencia toward Maple Hill, with Topeka noting a separate light shower and widespread cloud cover.

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Hottest night of the year with heat and storms in the region

Reports from the area describe the hottest night of the year with a low around seventy three and a high humidity. Awnings and winds from the northwest cooled the evening, while thunderstorm activity varied across counties.

Ice Sales Continue at Five and Ten Cent Quotas

The People's Ice Company continues selling ice in five cent quantities and bulk ten pounds for five cents or lumps of twenty to twenty-five pounds for ten cents. Councilman Nichols says he was misquoted about drivers being directed to cease small-quantity sales. The company states no orders have been issued to alter the established five and ten cent pricing, and the policy remains in effect per prior committee agreement.

Cooneilman Nichols Ice Company Howald Dichey The Ice Tev Tie Sounell

No Change Reported in Witkesbarra Strike

In Witkesbarra Pennsylvania there is practically no change in the stationary firemen strike and the cessation of three small collieries. Individual concessions were made and some firemen returned to work.

Witkesbarra Witkesweree Joly

War of Steel Strike Costs Billions A Day

Pittsburgh and Elwood leaders discuss federation aid as steel strikes cost companies vast sums daily. Estimates show American Tin Plate and related mills losing millions as non union work halts. Tin plate workers pledge support, while Youngstown mills plan strike benefit contributions.

Pittsburg Americas Heet Steel Company American Star Hoop Company Crippter

Strike News Flows From Pittsburgh Mills Amid Turmoil

The Pittsburgh area saga centers on Linky and McCurrhegn mills shutting at midnight and escalating rumors of arbitration. Reports cite Wellsville and Dewees plants preparing for non-union operation, with Amalgamated workers split and officials cautious. President Shaffer seeks conference while Smith pushes for resumed non-union production as strikers and managers gauge next moves.

Wellsville Pillsburg Persifer F. Smith American Sheet Steel Company Wellaville Agnalon Welleville Wells- Ville Mr. Smith Associated Press Met PB. F Pittsboro Smith Amalgamated Association Urbon Mills McKeesport iBmen Mlll Manag Runti Painters and Woods Works Shaffer Testis Esere Tula Unitbe Tatntes Steel Corporation Sata Sid Aone Amalgams Association Vandergrift Leechberg Apalio Neers Cafcerna Licking Rollitus Mill Company Covington American Car and Foundry Go Dupoll Mich Mont Lindsay and McCutcheon Union Monongahela Amarices Tit Plate Company

Town on Fire at Marshall Irrecoverable Fire Spreads

A Marshall Missouri fire rages with no rain in over a month and all communications lost to Kansas City. The New York store and several others on the square are destroyed as the blaze crosses streets and threatens more buildings. Loss estimated at 100600 dollars as the town fights the blaze.

Kansas City Maraksil Chicago & Alton Associated Press New York Marshell Chicago & Alton Ofice Welock Public Square Ald Slater Woald Marshall Saline County Reas Hanson Lank's

Japan Gains Ground as Indemnity Talks Pivot

Washington reports a shift in negotiations on Chinese indemnity as Japan withdraws its demand for cash payment. The move reduces immediate demands after Japan sought 22 million dollars. U S officials expect China’s customs duties to fund the settlement while Russia hesitates to accept the pact, and Pekin seeks a speedy conclusion.

Washington State Department Japan China Japat Satine United States Pekin Jaen Russia Attentham New Chwnne

Fights of trade and strike funds loom in San Francisco

Diplomatic officials say Russian proclamations cannot divert these fights without Ney Chwang as a treaty port, while San Francisco becomes the strike center. Thomas L. Wilson of the International Association of Machinists says funds will back a finish fight there. Eighty five percent of eastern strikers have won demands. full mobilization aims to equalize with other groups. A $100,000 weekly fund is planned to support strike leaders’ plans in San Francisco.

Ponvert Huteia China Ney Chwaneg Tron Strike Center Bo Mande San Francisco San Francis United States Thomas L. Wilson International Association of Machinists International Grand Judge Francisco American Federation of Labor International

Thousands Idle in Scranton Mines as UMW Strike Paralyzes Region

Scranton on July 17 reports a near total shutdown of mines in the Lackawanna and West Scranton districts. Five thousand workers idle amid a national strike. Lackawanna coal fields, Erie and Delaware and Hudson mines halt amid pump failures and flood fears. Union and company actions create a tense standoff affecting pumps, breakers, and fire rooms.

Scranton Tackwayne Valley Delaware, Lackwenna & Western Railway West Scranton Annmall Lackwan- Bo Mine Worker of America Stationary Firemen’s Association District No. 1 United Mine Workers Mitchell Obard Carbon- Gale Forest City Erie Ste Glenwood Jermin Ontario and Western Lackawanna Ned Delaware & Hudson Railroad Keystone Erie Company Lackawanna Company Peasy

Flower Parade Opens in Cripple Creek and Surrounding Events

Cripple Creek July 17. Festivities tied to the Mississippi commercial congress open with a morning parade at 10 o clock. Carriages and decorated floats line the route as speakers outline mining industry goals. Proclaimed by officials including J. W. Noble and EK D Brownie, the day blends commerce and ocean topics amid regional celebration. Rain delays noted in local court case involving Silas Rain for an unpaid livery bill. Weather reports show varied temperatures across major cities with an expected warm afternoon in the interior Midwest.

Cripple Creek Cole Transmississippi Commercial Congress Une Robert Graham EK. D. T J. W. Noble Secretary of the Interior St .Laur

Collision near New London damages Tremont yacht and Hull line steamer

New London July 3 A collision between the Tremont of the Holland Steamship line and the steam yacht Tremont W ight Duck resulted in the Tremont losing 40 feet of its bow. The Joy line steamer Te Want left Hue ton for New York with Red PammigeTs and was towed to Lew Lon don and beached. Passengers aboard the Tremont were rescued. both ships remained in harbor for inspection as crews worked to assess the damage.

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Italian Protest Over Lynching in Tarent Affray

Washington reports the Italian government has taken cognizance of a tarent affair involving Kerwin Mile where two Italians are said to have been lynched and a third seriously wounded. The incident has been communicated to the foreign office and the Italian embassy has lodged representations to the State Department. Authorities in Tarent are also investigating an attack near New Granada and the consular agent at Viele is involved.

Thanterstoras Nouth Hoon Kasane Ponvardia Eldya Iowa Ieram Wirwita Washington Iatlan Kerwin Mile Foreign Office Ibel Viele

Secret War Secretary Arrival Reported in Kansas City

Secretary of War Billie Root and party arrived in Kansas City tonight for a met between trips. The contingent was inspected yesterday and mapped routes to Leaves were noted.

Kanaun City Billie Root Kansas City Bites Kan Caiditos Perth Mans

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