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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
4
The text appears as a garbled press wire report with scattered references to telephones, leased lines, and Associated Press service. It describes standard wire service practices and the transmission of news via telegraph or telephone, but the exact events and identities are unreadable.
Shibscribers of the State Journal may have the paper mailed to an address of choice at thirty cents monthly. While out of town the Journal is to feel like a homely letter from home. The piece notes mail changes and a broad mix of political and economic items from the era with scattered references to labor, tariffs, and weather.
The document reviews export data and manufacturing revenue figures for the year ending May, noting a $14.305 million apparent reduction despite portions of costs not being excluded. It analyzes the impact of production and export flows on overall fiscal outcomes and mentions specific sectors and manufacturers involved.
The report notes a rise in some areas while overall exports fall. Cotton manufactures outside China slump due to temporary conditions, while copper and listed metals also drop. Japan and other markets show mixed results as exports for 11 months ending May 1901 fall by about 4.5 million dollars in value. Rubber and electrical machinery rise in some sectors, with notable gains in rails, carriages, and chemicals.
Fragmented notes reflect Kansas mood as Hutchinson confirms receipt of messages while Topeka voices drift into chatter about doctors, boards, corn, and weather lore. Reports mention Crawford and Parsons, Abilene, Fort Scott, Coffeyville, and Leavenworth in a broad Kansas snapshot.
J G Johnson, chairman of the Democratic national committee, urges recognition of the Ohio convention and endorses a sane approach in every officialDemocratic step. He condemns efforts to alter the party platform and stresses adhering to the national convention adopted program while opposing treachery and framing.
A fragmentary speech argues the Democratic Party must shed ally labor and trust ties. It laments a prior alliance with monopolies, urges open doors to voters who accept the party creed, and calls for unified support at county and state conventions toward the 1947 national platform.
Allan Barrett of Kansas City met Major Anderson of the Commercial club and EH Crespy to plan a Band Rose appearance in Topeka during the first week of October. They expect September heat to deter crowds, aiming for cooler October weather. A Commercial committee meeting will be held when details solidify to set plans for a street carnival and court of honor.
Washington July 1 A U S official says the State Department is satisfied with handling of Italian concerns after a Wabash wreck injured Italians. Dr Broozehouse the railway surgeon reports all injured received care and that no credentials were shown by a supposed Italian consul representative. Authorized Italian officials were allowed access to all Italians. Bodies were identified and photographed when possible amid burial procedures.
Parkersburg West Virginia July 15 Bert Glenn a man was identified by Phillip aieve Marietta as companion of Bere Glenn in Marietta. He claimed to have known Bert Glenn and said Bilis Glen was not the same person. The man described Bert Glenn with a bluish scar on his right arm and claimed to have seen both arms in Jackson's office earlier.
Caeriew Trew Klige, six years chief clerk to Master Mechanic at the Santa Fe, has been appointed chief with the master mechanic at Cleburne Texas. He left for his new position today.
An Adveoor Tadiana Oil sale in Montpetier today pushes the price to an advance of six cents, marking the greatest settlement in the oil field this season. The auction notes three bidders and a center price around twenty cents per unit.
Fragmentary text notes travel restrictions or duties related to the United States with mentions of stations and towns Muncy Tubstion Chey and Mante Marya Inctuntye. Ticket issuance is said for July 23 and limited return before duty.
The Peppin s Ice company announced three new sub stations for retail ice. Locations include Sixth and Jackson, Hast Eighth, and 403 Lake Street. Local dealers dispute the arrangements and question selling rights as the company seeks to expand distribution.
The secretary of the navy prohibits using the third volume of Maclay's Spanish-American war history as a naval academy textbook due to incomprehensible language about Rear Admiral Schley. He will inform Commander Wainwright and Maclay of the decision after reviewing proofs and notes.
Pittsburg July 1 Dr Paddock medical examiner testified about the Fosburg family and a fatal shooting. He described clothing observed, James Fosburg meeting the loader downstairs, and dark conditions in the house. A witness claimed burglars were involved but autopsy evidence was ruled inadmissible.
A line of text describes Arkanene Coty Jilly 1)-Mies Feesie Mo- Wiltterie suffering a head gash from lightning. She received several stitches and, about an hour later, had recovered fully from the shock in New York on July 39. A railway director in Atchison is quoted on western earnings and capital issues, noting ongoing damage and solvency concerns.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled note mentioning Burton, teachers, Atfene, and a band. The readable fragments hint at a school or local event with names and terms like mend, bottles, powder. No clear event, date, or outcome is discernible. Entities are weak and uncertain.
Kansas City area miners led by John Mitchell submit a wage scale covering all Missouri sub-districts and Leavenworth county Kansas. Neither side commits to an outcome if operators object. Details of terms await final ultimatum before public release.
A two story brick building at 1708 Rochester avenue housed a fravery store and family. Fire trapped the Franklyn family in the basement and, aided by a crowd, an awning was used to descend to safety. Firemen arrived after the escape to control the blaze.
The funeral of Mrs William Johnson of No St Wert Twelfth street occurred after her Wednesday night death. A Deller, once fled to Topeka, died Wednesday morning at a farm near Grantville and was buried Thursday.
The United States attorney was qunaded by Renter Burton at his home in Wamego today. His appointment was made Wednesday and it was expected his confirmation would arrive today, but it did not. The day also notes Leavy Congregational church gathering and a government thermometer reading of 100 degrees at 3 o'clock.
C A Morse formerly resident engineer of the Santa Fest Pueblo has been named assistant engineer to W B Storey with headquarters in Topeka. Morse will not assume duties of the former assistant chief engineer but will be a Contd ent engineer at Pu other details note his prior work in the Chiesko division and postings west of Dodge City with Pueblo headquarters.
A humorous London News letter lampoons street danger and carnivorous animals with a fictitious complaint about a dangerous encounter on West Most road. The writer Bubu Chow recounts a bizarre scene and asks public officials to protect pedestrians while mixing travel ads for conventions and rail tickets with implausible scare prose.
Local sports and social notes report the Topeka Athletic Association ball team to play at Washburn grounds with the Asylum team tomorrow. Robert Stewart is invited to manage the Y M A baseball squad for the season. Various local residents travel, attend picnics, dances, and social events at Barton, Lawerence, and nearby towns. government posts and local appointments are noted alongside routine community observations.
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