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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
6
A persistent clash unfolds with both sides unable to claim a decisive edge. The report notes sustained pressure and ongoing negotiations, reflecting a drawn-out contest of workplace forces. It highlights stalemate dynamics and continuing mobilization without a clear victor or settlement.
The strike at McKeesport and nearby plants grows tense with reports of possible nonunion labor being brought in. Amalgamated workers bolster vigilance as pickets line streets and river fronts. Officials expect delay in mill operations while negotiations stall.
Pittsburgh July 23. Leaders of the Amalgamated Association show confidence yet fear a sudden move by the combination. They warn against arbitration or mediation and hint the next clashes may occur at McKeesport or Glassport. Officials say the strike centers on principle, not wages.
July 22 report from Lowies notes the British steamer Martin with Captain Martin located broken shaft trouble near Quebec after setting sail from Franeeloa. Ships assets and crew are uninjured with repair work underway in port.
Mrs Diggs plans to accept the Albaugh invitation but conditions attached may shape her stance. The article analyzes how this could disrupt the Democratic Party and influence internal dynamics and public perception.
In Topeka discourse, Mrs Annie Diggs voices support for public ownership of utilities and railways, while wary of Democratic influence. She favors a Populist platform uniting with Republicans if aligned on public ownership and monetary reform, and weighs Albaugh’s invitation amid party shifts.
Montreal correspondent reports Canadian Pacific plans to substitute electrical propulsion for steam on mountain grades. Electric power would draw from fast water sources in the Rockies to run locomotives along key routes. project hinges on engineer feasibility and cost. Secretaries and officials in Toronto and Washington discuss supervising the transition and completing the project.
In a late session the House debated a bill after a long pause as Reed and Simpson listened while the chair faced procedural questions. A Tennessee senator named Richardson leaned over to ask where Reed stood on the issue, prompting whispered exchanges about the farm policy and the Western farmer’s position.
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune quotes Secretary of Agriculture Wilson as hopeful about crop prospects in the west between the Alleghenies and the Rockies. He cautions against gloom, notes prior damage, and says a few weeks more favorable weather could lift the outlook for corn in the belt and for macaroni wheat, predicting a fair average yield rather than a record. He suggests extending cultivation by two weeks could improve results.
Citizens discuss a potential raid as Home Defenders report a beer carriage found on railroad tracks in North Topeka, tied to "Cash" Curtis. Unclear plans and Mayor Hughes’ influence raise questions about possible action, with no definite steps announced.
The funeral for Marty Dedham will be Wednesday at 2 p m with Rev Countermine of the First Presbyterian church officiating. Born in Greenock Scotland and trained in boiler making, he worked for Jay Gould and others, ran his own shop, spent five years in Chile, and traveled across Europe before settling here. He leaves a wife and three daughters Mrs Alive Dedham a hall lithograph employee Mrs G A Gillies of this city and Mrs Jane Hamilton of New York.
Harry Brooks 10, a night waiter at Henry Shivers restaurant, was found dead in his room at 23 Kankas Avenue last evening. Death attributed to excessive heat. The room had poor ventilation with a small ceiling window and a single door. He had no living relatives. His uncle was James Brennerman, the engineer killed in the Wreck at Emporia years ago.
In Emporia Kansas, July 24, local businessmen plan to start a new ice plant with a cold storage house. The facility, to be located on the railroad, aims to produce about 100 tons daily and serve surrounding towns. An eastern machinery firm rep will visit soon to discuss equipment. The company also intends cold storage for meat, poultry dealers, and ice for railroads.
Reports show Governor Stanley already receiving applications for district judge vacancies. Names include W H Pratt of Phillipsburg and J A Gelger, the current term ending January, both seeking seats in the Seventeenth Judicial district. Other contenders include Judge R F Thompson, J N Mohler, and Steve Odbory in Ottawa Saline Ellsworth and related districts. Pensions for Kansans listed with various towns and amounts in Washington.
London dispatch reports that brokers and importing houses have been advised that Turkish crop conditions will tighten supply. Traders in Americas, including brokers in New York, have noted prices rising as a corner forms, with a sharp move to control visible stock.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a creamery doing well in Junction City with butter price details. Mentions “Ten thousand demons” and suffering comparisons, and a reference to Doun’s Ointment as a cure, indicating market woes and remedies in a garbled 19th century context.
July markets show mixed signals with wheat futures edging lower while corn and soybeans face pressure. Livestock receipts and prices drift as traders weigh demand, weather, and supply, with steel and railroad stocks influencing market tone. Strong entities include Chicago and Kansas City markets adjusting after opening, while speculative activity fluctuates.
The report covers grain and commodity notes with mentions of wheat and corn movement, market mood, and price trends. It notes steadiness in certain grains, declines in others, and industrial sector impacts while listing various regional observations.
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