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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 1901

Page

6

Looks Black to Strike Circles in and About McKeesport

In McKeesport unrest rises as new men joined protests and police watch roads into the city. Reports say Pittburgh area mills plan actions, with Amalgamated workers facing pressure and possible closures. Strikes spread to Wellsville and Monongahela area, as guards deter disorder and unions weigh next steps.

Sit Bieter Demson Detsons Wellavile Wellsville Armu Burnated Association Friends of the Asociation Monessen Schwab New York Dtv United States Steel Corporation Amal Sareen Association Bering Witumtier AFA Pittsburs Lnhoimss Virginia Charleston Monongahela Mo Kessport Morrity Dspershus Tevwt

May Shorten War Says Dispatch From London

A London dispatch to the Tribune reports that Mr. Kruger’s death could influence the war’s course. Kruger is said to be despondent over operations, with reports that Helix and Steyn correspondence shows discouragement. His domestic bereavement may push him toward quitting the futile struggle. Doctors warned against excitement due to heart concerns. General Botha may receive an allowance to continue, while South Africans doubt Mr. Kruger’s liberty to resist. British honors may be paid to his memory expected by newspapers as sympathy grows.

Neer York the Tribune London Kruger Helix Steyn Haw Bouth Africaid Bota Yea Strungip Rimertf Botha Kruger Han Bre Tr W South Afria Meath

Trouble for Li Hung Province Plagued by Banditi

A dispatch from Pe ru MAS Dieeffection reports bandits terrorizing central Chi Li across 80 districts. Local officials struggle to suppress the unrest, Li Hung’s viceroy is overwhelmed, and many ex‑officials join the bandits armed with superior firepower. The Yuasa Shi Eni governor’s troops are trusted to restore order as pacification remains distant. The Toledo payroll note follows.

Chi Li Bandisti Denon Peru Bandieth Chi-Li Yuasa Shi Eni Shang Tung Sunat Li Hun Chung

Power of Labor to Be Brought to a Final Issue

San Francisco dates a large scale labor dispute with Teamsters and sailors looming. About four thousand drivers face discharge as strikes threaten drayage, warehousing, and waterfront operations. The Brotherhood of Teamsters and Water Front association lean toward labor action, with nonunion drivers and sailors poised to join if concessions fail.

San Francisco Stern Brotherhood of Teamaters Dreymen Btn Eames Team Drivers Executive Council Water Front Association Husincss Hia Marins Fremen Engloenrs Tranchies Perhiaps Belne Lkely UN Longalipremen Sfki For & General Tle

City cannot handle garbage collection enforcement

City officials say curbside trash pickup cannot be performed by city employees. They urge residents to keep garbage in barrels and dispose of it themselves to avoid costs. The ordinance requires city collection but has never been funded or enforced.

Board OF Earth

Mayor Shot in Santa Paula by Workman

Santa Paula Cal July 22 Mayor Hugh O Tara was shot and probably fatally wounded Sunday. Chas Waxsmith an employee of Union Oil Well Supply Co. fired after a disturbance as the mayor tried to keep order during a fight near his home. Four machinists named Waxsmith Gregg Wokley Better arrest ed. Local mood turned volatile with talks of lynching before action was taken.

Santa Paula Cal Hugh O'Tara Chas Waxemith Union OM Well Supply Company Pour Machinists Charter Waxsmith George Gregg H. A. Wokley John Better Waxsmith

Pingus Sufferers Landed Ormuse Arrives in Pismouth

Pismouth on July 2 reports the Orient wearer Ormuse arriving from Sydney for Mareeilies with details unclear due to fragmented OCR. Early lines indicate a landed arrival and a coastal port scene with local residents observing.

Pingus Pismouth Orient Ormuse Sydney Ing Mareeilies

New Paying Bonds For City Pavements Readied

A set of bonds with varying amounts to be issued per pavement segment is outlined. Listings include Dunn, Jefferson Fourth to Pitth. Euclid to Fifteenth. Fifth to Stath. Eleventh Seventh. Monroe. Buchanan Fourth. Tenth to Stath. Second and Poak. Seventh and Van Buren with amounts such as 264,747 and 615,463 and 1,237.82.

Letrerson Jeferson Pitth College Euclid Tyler Trier Guiney Monroe Accuinty

STATE HOUSE DESERTED AND WORKERS BEMOAN PARCHED FUNDS

The state house is nearly deserted with clerks and lower mechanics bearing the load while politicians are away. A boisterous crew hammers iron beams and patches plaster, simulating a boiler factory as they exhaust the current appropriation. Frustration and intense heat fill the scene as workers endure the grind.

Bome State House Wong

UNION STOPS STRIKE IN WYOMING VALLEY

In Wikesbarre Pennsylvania the United Mine Workers aided by mine officials resumed operations after meetings with stationary firemen. Committees urged reinstatement, some mines replacing strikers with former firemen. The union and officers reached an agreement guiding readmission. Officials expect most strikers back to work tonight or tomorrow with a general resumption of mining.

Wikesbarre United Mine Workers Wyoming Valley Gay Chet

Pollock’s Island Vacation Story Stirs Oceanfront Land Claim

Associate Justice J Pollock and family plan a vacation on a single acre island in Georgian Bay between Ontario and Wisconsin. The remote island, described as uninhabited with no buildings, was reportedly acquired by Pollock after discovering inland use rights and receiving a crown patent. The camping party will enjoy tents, fishing, and rough-bathing in the Georgian Bay setting.

Pollock Judge Pollock Georgian Bay Lake Huron Ontario Wisconsin Kansas Alexander Selkirk Woods Crown

City to Blame Investigation of Death of David Woodall

The city is under scrutiny for responsibility in the electrocution death of David Woodall while repairing a street light in Potwin. A B Quinton, attorney for Woodall’s relatives, leads the probe with James E. Anderson of Edison Electric Light Co. conducting tests on plant wires today after a postponed session due to miscommunication.

David Woodalli David Woodall Potwin B Quinton Woodall James E. Anderson Edison Electric Eight Company Digit Anderson Uinton City Electric

Nelson Leaders Public Instruction Office Schedule

Superintendent Frank Nelson announces the public instruction office will accept visits at several sites near AM. Teachers rally as Lyons, Pater Canter, and Fredonia days proceed with Little at Mead and Croquet matches.

Aati Frank Nelson UU Tuesdus Lyons Pater Canter Fredonia Mead, Testis Coughlin Martin Hdw

Shirtwaist Dress Innovation At Church Sermon

The Rev. Mr. Emerson praised a new etiquette in church attire as attendees wore shirtwaists to a pulpit service on a very hot Sunday. He plans to continue the practice, noting ministers in the east adopt similar approaches amid the record heat.

Emeraon Totus Emerson

Absent minded doctor delays lecture trip in memory lapse

A renowned New York physician, en route to lecture in the West, forgets money and misplaces clothing and manuscript. He improvises with a friend’s wardrobe and recalls a harrowing travel mishap that left him short of funds, then presses on to the convention with comic resolve.

New York Times New York Boyn West Dr. Blank Ufe Buffalo Unen Dr. Blue Blank

Catholics Held Special Services for Rain at Local Church

Catholics gathered Sunday after mass for a special rain prayer service titled The Totany of the Saints. The prayers cited a circular issued by Clark and Husain Capper. In St Petersburg on July 22, Novosti reported the copper company capital details, with mention of United States Genstor.

Clark Hussian Capper St Petersburg Novosti Mens Vremya United States Genstor He

Folntist Hatcher Conricted In Early Morning Charge

Henry Hatcher was fined 2100 and sentenced to 20 days in jail by Police Jerge Frank Londray this morning. He was charged with ee but the gis Telled to com on this count. The cusp was promptly appealed.

Folntist Hatcher Henry Hatcher

Cherryvale to Buy Waterworks for 11000 Likely Court Proceedings

Cherryvale announces it will pay the company 11000 in full settlement of all encumbrances and without prejudice to the city in the case now pending before the wareme court.

Cherryvale Wareme

Market Report Signals Mixed Trading Amid Scarce Demand

Turbulent session in thin markets with scattered bids and cautious buying. Prices for grains and livestock fluctuated as traders assessed futures, weather, and supply signals amid overall slower activity and cautious sentiment.

Market G uy by A G Godtwin Commis soe Merchant

Market report from A G Godtwin a merchant on Kanaan avenue with notes on wheat prices and receipts. References to York Stock Letter and general market conditions, including cotton and wheat prices, and mentions of shipments and imports.

Chicago Sithrete Tainhis Lee Uhr A. G Godtwin Kanaan

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