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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1901
Page
7
Workers numbering 230 employed by Folums wholesale ice dealers voted at a meeting to strike over pay and hours. They demand a ten hour day with piecework pay and threaten action if their demand is refused.
Ex-Department Commander H Coulter writes in the Western Veteran a rebuttal to pension delay promises. He claims deceit by officials and vows to wait sixty days for change in the pension administration policy as speculation swirls about a new commissioner and staff. The piece notes reactions at state headquarters and a setback at Junction City amid doubts over leadership.
Due to increased home seeker traffic, Rock Island Railway will open a second dispatch office on the Southern division at Caldwell this week. Three sets of dispatchers will operate for 5 Tune road, with Herington workers continuing to Caldwell while other routes adjust staffing.
The county Republican committee reacts to a filing dispute after County Clerk Wright declines to file the nomination certificate except for FW Harrison. Chairman Larimer cites legal limits, saying a new primary may follow as the Supreme Court ruling affects county nominations. The central committee plans future action and notes the effect on nominees and party structure.
Department Commander Norton assigns posts and officers across counties including Fort Scott and Vernon to duty. Posts cited include No. 3 Howard, No. 11 Weatmoreia, No. 43 Fort Scott, No. 68 Vernon, No. 4 Corning, and others with officers such as J Mitchell, A Laan, E Ne Smstene, and John A Wright named.
A Senetel county resident faced an accusation after authorities linked him to a suspect break in at a residence. Police report details remain limited but investigators pursue leads in the case.
Rock Island excursion train arrives at the depot this morning sparking a stampede for beer at the Chesterfield joint. About thirty pilgrims trampled each other while shouting for beer as final purchases were made and patrons returned to the train. Due to police raids and high demand, the price rose to three bottles per dollar from the usual rate. City authorities urged action under the trust act.
Orin T. Welch, former state supervisor, is in New York City for several days attending business affairs. He notes that New York residents may be suffering as much as Kansans from the heat, and Kansas is not the only hot area.
Real estate notices show transfers from I. 12. Goddard and wife to EC King trustee for $1 covering lots 74 and 16 Shion Avenue Wentworth Place. A et al to C W Frampton Walnut Grove subdivision. Thermpeos 3100 and 676 67s Walnut Grove addition. William L Laxana to Fumuss S Wethern exchange. other township and range entries including Lincoln and Harrison Street transfers with various prices and lot designations.
Thousands flock to Chicago for the eleventh Pan American Union convention, with delegates from New York and New Jersey expected to swell attendance to 11 000 to 30 000 by tomorrow. Sessions begin today with morning, afternoon, and evening meetings, while the stockholders meeting of Union Directives Company reports no dividend. A Pullman service advertises a scenic Pan American route to Buffalo with trips starting June, inviting inquiries to city offices.
A garbled OCR page lists rental offers for furnished and unfurnished rooms in Topeka with water and sink, plus mixed ads for sale items, hotel listings, watches, irrigation equipment, and bond notices. It references Omaha and Kansas City context with several dates and names partially legible.
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