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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
6
Rev Charles Bt Shet Wa of Heiden Avenue Baptist church reads a Kansas preacher's work The Machine in Politics at Belden Avenue and North Halstead Pridey night under the Young People's Christian Temperance union. The David Street Congregational church midweek prayer meeting at Beuritt and West Adams streets will be conducted by Rev Mr Sheiton.
In Chicago fashion shops showcase white Panama hats for hot weather and horse wear with trims like silk taffeta and bias appliques. The Epworth League in San Francisco awaits a button start while telegraph delays push greetings by telegram.
Balding conferences from Chloweo on July 17 report a win for Phillipe and mention bust holsers in terse notes. The fragmentary text captures a sport or meeting update with limited names and details.
Real estate transfer notices include J M Kirkpatrick et al to W W B Kirkpatrick for 3200 acres in Walnut Grove addition near Alexander Rodgers, A A Rodgers in Quincy and Gordon streets Topeka, and transfers to J D Kersey for 75 dollars plus related parcels. Other agents mention C F McClelland to B D Hempier for 3 800 acres, Barratt to Kate B McAfee, and Chr Gilt to Ay Flemming with various lots in Lefier's and Tyter additions.
Judge William Thompson of Osage county acts as judge pro tem in Shawnee county district court this afternoon and tomorrow. Five motions and five cases are set for hearing where Judge Hexen is disqualified for personal interest. Motions in Beanter v Webb and Newberg v Sproat will be argued.
Roy Leach seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Noble Leach fell into the well on Went street between Hampton and Twenty first Streets last evening about o clock He held himself from a bucket with a rope attached but slipped back into the water It held six feet deep The father pulled him out and the mother fainted when he was finally brought to the top safe
Carrie Nation attracted about a thousand people in Joplin Missouri after her theater feature. She joined the city council at a drug store and challenged their rules, refusing to let them smoke. She then moved to several saloons, insisting proprietors display pictures of nude women before she spoke. She endured good humored taunts while she spoke and sipped tea with the crowd.
Topeka council clashes with Mayor Hughes over discussing Officer Hall. Councilman Troutman and colleagues push a resolution to discharge or suspend Hall who is indicted for murder and has pleaded guilty to assault. The police committee and mayor clash, and no action is taken as the matter is referred back for committee review.
Meyeland July 17 The official tract of the Bryan Democracy of Gide accuses the Ohio convention of rejecting two Democratic national platforms. It claims a New York headquater conspiracy shaped the action and asserts the Kansas City platform principles were rebuked for siding with Republicans on the money question.
Uncertain note from New York dated July 17 cites a London air draft to the Journal and Advertiser. Conservative visitors have eased bench comfort and added something unspecified to the scene.
In six days of registration ending Tuesday 54 900 homeseekers registered at the Reno and Lawton land offices. At El Reno 855 registered Tuesday, Lawton 2 428. Officials reorganized booths to favor old soldiers and speed up processing. Notable arrivals include Oscar Ruebr Fred Gordon and Kansans. ex Governor Barnes visiting. Incidents report a shooting near Norman and a tent assault in Oklahoma City. Tension between Fort Sill and El Reno crowds noted, with El Reno attracting cash-rich homeseekers and Fort Sill dominated by farmers.
A Topeka based inventor named Gage tests a gold extraction process on shale from Trego and Whis counties. Reports say he is buying land across the gold counties and plans a secret plant to outpace rivals in the race to riches.
Anger grows as citizens general Committee In charge of the G. A encampment plans separate entertainment for visiting veterans during September. Local sources say twelve city committees are slated to host the visitors, provoking resentment from those named who threaten to refuse service.
A proposal to charge $0.50 for transcript forms used by the police judge to aid appeals to the district court was blocked by Councilman Weber. Mayor Hughes urged passage to curb “monkey business” and daily delay, but Chaney’s motion to postpone passed, delaying the ordinance to next Monday’s meeting.
Fort Scott Kansas July 1 A herd of about 200 to 250 Bourbon county cattle will likely be shipped back to Ohio this week by stock feeders Mac Howerd and neighbor Mr Obernour who live six miles north of Fort Scott Ten carloads are expected as the cattle graze on pastures north of town The grass is scant and supports only a short time longer
Prof B E Barnard formerly of Lick Observatory now at Yerkes Observatory at Williams Bay Wisconsin returned from Sumatra where he went to observe the total solar eclipse on May 31. He states that all astronomical expeditions organized by various bodies were largely failures due to cloudy weather at nearly all stations, with one station hindered by poor equipment while others failed to yield significant astronomical knowledge.
In St Paul on July 17 sentiment toward the Younger brothers runs high as Cole and Jim meet Governor Van Sant and state officials. Women press to greet the former bandits while boat rides and park tours create a festive atmosphere. No occupation chosen yet, some back plans to open a cigar store aided by supporters. Meanwhile in Washington, Hay reports Porto Rican free trade measures tied to Foraker act progress, with a formal proclamation anticipated once Allen arrives.
After weeks of idleness striking laborers engaged in municipal and refined work this morning. Nine bosses signed the agreement while two contractors remained firm. Workers win 20 cents an hour for ordinary day work and time and a half for overtime and double time on holidays.
Fragmentary market items from Galveston describe cotton sales and prices with scattered mentions of traders and locations. The readable text references spot cotton and regional activity, hinting at price movements and market tone in mid July.
City Attorney Spencer reported to the council that he was instructed to draft an ordinance requiring edict weights to be given. He explains the council authorized him to proceed, while Mr. Troutman, who introduced the measure, challenges the approach. Troutman, a lawyer, should have known what he was doing.
Salina Kan July 17 report shows $184 collected last month with $168 redirected to the city and $16 kept as police judge fees. Treasurer notes $7,084.54 on hand after paying warrants and new receipts, expenses for last month much lower than the prior month, totaling about $840.90 versus $1,721 previously.
Leavenworth Kansas July 19 Fred Cowley of the state sanitary board travels to inspect the glanders case. He and Sheriff Everhardy visit Salt Creek valley pastures where quarantined horses are kept as water shortage prompts action. Quarantine may be lifted today after no new cases since infected horses were shot a month ago.
Chicago reports mixed wheat activity with strong London and Liverpool influences. Weather hopes in the Northwest and crop prospects affect futures, while provisions and livestock show modest movements. Northeastern and New York stocks sectors echo cautious tone amid uneven demand.
The report mixes prices, notes, and market terms across cities like New York and Chicago. It mentions July deadlines, half crowns or pounds, and various figures, with scattered references to people and institutions, reflecting a chaotic historical market bulletin.
In a heavy trading session the market at Northern Pavine reversed gains and retreated, with 156 lots sold as prices slipped after a tape reading. Traders noted shifting demand and a cautious tone as weekly totals and futures moved lower.
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