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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1901
Page
6
Reported on July 25 describes a statewide effort to attract homeseekers to settle lands with a proposed lottery. Officials discuss drawing rights, citizen registrations in Lawton Topeka El Reno and nearby areas, and the involvement of editors and local delegates amid crowding and transport concerns.
New York July 31 The Iron Age reports mixed signals on the Amalgamated Association's influence as United States Steel Corp may hire non union workers and open plants, while overall iron and steel markets show firming bars and uncertain demand. Observers note quieter weekly activity, stock drawdowns, and cautious merchants adjusting to potential shifts in production and consumption. The piece cites specific rail and track projects, job orders, and cross national demand factors including a Japan sale.
July 2 reports show Vatican concern over looming papal conclave. Despite the pope’s good health, cardinals prepare for a conclave with many candidates, including three favored names. An outsider has not been ruled out.
A letter from Estrada Palma Horatio Hellbote is received denying support for Cuba’s annexation and favoring independence. The text notes sources from Havane to the Rio, with political action urged for immediate reply. Separate dispatch reports Sweden crop damage from hot weather and fires in Jemtland and Smaland regions, with forest destruction noted.
Miss Bertha Sheldon, defense star witness, testifies amid rebuttal effort as Robert Stewart Peaburg faces a manslaughter charge over the death of May Fosburg. The testimony recounts a night of alarm, doorbell rings, and whispered accusations as investigators link the Fosburgs and Beatrice to the incident. District Attorney Hammond seeks cross examination to shape the defense case as court nears decisive rulings.
Workers at Atis Sparen company resume nine hour work day in all shops after a strike in Scranton Pennsylvania. About three hundred new contracts firm to work at Finch's Foundry Machine Shops and Brooks McCita works with reduced commissions and no wage increase reported.
Henry Armstead of New York stabbed himself in the heart region and gashed his throat with a pocket knife in a Philadelphia toilet room today and is hospitalized. George William Fletcher of Philadelphia and Philadelphia interests are identified as his companion. Armstead is a civil engineer and a friend of Fletcher. Fletcher’s family business is Mitchell Fletcher & Co., wholesale groceries. Armstead’s home is New York. The men reportedly met prominent Philadelphia and New York figures and had just left a leading hotel before the incident.
Chicago July 26 ten thousand delegates gathered for a grand Baptist Yang People union convention at the Coliseum with expectations of crowds swelling tomorrow. Francis W Parker spoke for Chicago citizens Louis A Crittenden for the Young People and Rev John T Jackson for the church to Rev E L Stilwell of St Paul Minn who welcomed visitors.
Dr Felepe Caldas Brazilian bacteriologist with yellow fever serum sails for Cuba on the steamer Havana. He is joined by Dr Angel Bellinmach to conduct dire experiments to stamp out the disease on the island, aiming to begin work in Santiago de Cuba where fever is now alent. The expedition carries 1,000 bottles of serum as the experts press forward.
Jerale Emport, a 14 year old girl from Denver, identifies Roy Fyon of Ta as her assailant after being choked and found unconscious on a Fe Cant lot near her home. The accused declares innocence and plans to prove it, while the Kinport family is said to be familiar with the boy.
Franc Jarredts narrates El Reno tale of Lithia water delivery from Kansas City for a case valued at 5.6 dollars. The piece mentions 72 quart battles, a costly bill, and a surrender by Zorbano with 29 officers and 518 men to Lt Hawkmen of the First Cavalry, in a Totases district engagement.
Chicago July 6 Cardinal Martinelli led the consecration of Rev. Father Peter J. Muldoon as titular Bishop of Tamassenais at Holy Name Cathedral. Archbishops Feehan Ryan and Hennessey assisted, with 400 priests and scores of aides. The ceremony featured solemn rites, archaic vestments, and a gold plated jeweled crosier valued at $10,000 presented by priestly organizations.
A M Garland former Amalgamated president has been in New York meeting with subsi diary company officials of United States Steel. They declined to discuss the strike with him or with central steel leaders, while acknowledging Garland’s presence and prior discussions.
Columbus July 25 The icemen strike stretches on as talks continue with possible concessions. John Cons Prancia, said to be involved in attempted delivery of ice, was beaten by a crowd and sent back to the Crystal ice plant. Beltman spoke of large sums and loyalty, while Heiter and bartender Jack Bradshaw faced arrest for selling and maintaining. Heiter disappeared after a brief jail request and reappearance with a new arrest record early morning.
Hiss known as Spider a 15 year old with brass relics was turned over to the county after arrest and complaint filed at the courthouse. He faces time in reform school and is brother of Wille Heppenthal who drowned at the Santa Fe bridge last month. James Mozer the colored man who robbed the Silver Lake elevator office of forty dollars waived examination and was bound over to district court.
Fragmented report covers Luetgert case in Salina with mention of steamship and crime charges. It also notes official Hungary crop estimates for wheat at 25,000,000 metric centners, rye around 11.5–12 million, and barley near 11 million, with declines from prior years and weather impact.
The report outlines livestock and grain movements with mixed signals. It notes weaker feeder demand, some price declines, and occasional rebounds as buyers and sellers adjust to mid year conditions. Prices for cattle calves and hogs show variability while grain receipts and shipments trend unevenly across regions.
Take the Santa Fe 12:08 a.m. daily train from Topeka via Fort Worth and Austin reaching San Antonio 8:40.4 a.m. on the second day a quick thirty five hours run. Palmaids and chair cars. Connect at San Antonio with through trains to City of Mexico. Talk it over with T L Kine Agent Topeka Santa Fe.
Fragmented OCR text references dairy and butter markets, prices in cents, and daily quotes. Mentions new York markets, July timing, and general note of price ranges for butter and stock prices though details are garbled and partly illegible.
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