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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1901
Page
6
Ongoing strike fears fuel heavy talk as President Shaffer warns of a hard fight ahead. Detroit reports labor federation talk while wage disputes and waiter protests ripple through restaurants. Booth arrivals, Homeseekers numbers, and depots draw crowds as workers press for better conditions and hours.
The Lawton registration drive reports substantial participation with many residents listed as registered. Officials note sixteen days remain for eligible individuals to complete registration, amid ongoing efforts by local groups and law enforcement to ensure accurate voter rolls.
Evaneville Indiana July 19 Two Louisville and Nashville freight trains collided at Nortonville Kentucky last night killing two men injuring five. The wreck was caused by a conflict of train orders. Victims named are EM Corbett Cleveland Harrison a tramp. Fatally injured two others unnamed. Slightly injured James McGreth and Wa ar.
An incomplete report shows the attorney general's office ruling that certain medical certificates are not accepted by the board of examiners. The decision affects Phisio Medics and related credentials, with the state seeking clarity on what constitutes valid certification.
David Woodall a city light plant worker was killed by electrocution while attending arc light circuits at Woodlawn and Laurel avenues Potwin. His body hung on a pole over an hour before rescue. Firemen lowered him. cause blamed on a faulty guy wire. He was 40, survived by his brother Louis a fire company lieutenant.
The inquest reports Dunk Woodall died after contact with a live trolley wire, with jurors unsure of exact cause. Attorneys argued wires lacking proper insulation and faulty repairs may have caused the accident in Topoke, but the jury did not determine negligence or a clear responsible party.
Emporia Kansas July 19 details emerge from the Howard branch wreck one mile south of town at 1 30 Thursday afternoon. A crane on a derrick car toppled as it swung sharp on a curve throwing workers under the overturned car. Frank McDonald of Fredonia Silas Wing of Chanute and George Lake of Topeka were killed instantly while C C Lake died later and W D Clark survived serious injuries. The iron gang from Chanute had been rebuilding the bridge. coroner and doctor arrived, wreckage cleared in hours, service suspended until a new bridge is installed.
A Phoenix report describes Mrs. J Irving firing a bullet at her infant in a Maricopa reservation cabin during an alleged drunken assault by Indian assailants. She fled as a posse pursued. An armed settler force searched the area while authorities ponder indictments among about 1900 reservation Indians.
San Francisco on July 23 reports experts have finished counting the gold coin for the mint. The sum is weighed at 710 and found intact to the last coin. Secret service and supervisory fund officials have rechecked the tally multiple times, with no discrepancy or clues disclosed about any thief.
Coburn delivers a statistical report for the government, prepared by the secretary of the Commercial Club. It covers the previous year's agricultural progress and notes efforts in data collection and analysis for the next cycle.
A fragmented excerpt references correspondence with county correspondents and the agricultural department in Washington. It mentions franked books and mail costs, with unclear names and phrases about Coburn, Major Anderson, and immigration stature. The legible pieces hint at official communication and immigration remarks.
Washington reports diplomatical staff at Pekin reviewing Russia’s proposal on raising customs duties. Indemnity of 460,000 tials and per cent interest accepted. Japan granted preferential treatment. Surrender to Chinese authorities anticipated by August 4, tied to legation relief anniversary. Britain Japan and US view this plan less objectionable than a full immediate tariff hike. Tennis at Cincinnati sees Closter man defeat Marian Jones in Tri State event. Cleveland baseball club changes owners to local stock firm with McAleer remaining manager.
The market report notes corn and wheat fluctuations with scant clarity, referencing July activity, transportation costs, and prices at Minneapolis, Chicago, and New York. It mentions livestock receipts, cattle and hog prices, and stock market shifts including declines in some industrials and steel shares amid a wary trading day.
The fragment describes Topeka markets and New York stock market activity on July 1, noting trading tones, speculative sentiment, and railroad and commodity movements. It references coffee and cotton markets, certificates, and coupon notes, with scattered mentions of New York money markets and daily market summaries.
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