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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 04, 1901

Page

3

Territorial Industries Census Bureau Report on Manufactories

A June report details manufacturing establishments across Arizona, Idaho, Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. It records 420 establishments with combined capital of about 257,408 dollars, total wages 169, total expenses 288,017 and value of products near 2,890.

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In Emporia College Commencement Exercises Begin

In Emporia College, June 4, commencement opens with a baccalaureate sermon at the Viret Presbyterian church. The day features a dedication of the college library engine, speeches by JcB Graves and others, and various graduates from Parsons and Emporia.

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Burglar With Boots Robs Mayor in Anadarko Shootout

A Wichita intruder forced his way into a council meeting in Anadarko Oklahoma. He shot at the mayor and fled with boots and a stolen championship trophy amid a chaotic scene. Authorities report the incident followed a buckshot discharge and a violent struggle with officials. Meanwhile a council of tribes including the Comanche and Kiowa met at Anadarko to discuss assignments and a response to reserve issues.

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Johns Hopkins Elects New President Amid Turbulent Era

The Johns Hopkins University appointed a new president, defeating Haltiores in a contested election. The interim chemistry lab director Danteco and Remsen Skeid will maintain duties while the university reorganizes. Separate notices discuss postmaster salary changes and a charity appeal for shorter workdays.

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Struggle Over Northern Pacific Nearing Settlement

Railroad leaders claim a conciliatory policy may end the costly conflict between Harriman and Morgan interests. The fight centered on control of the Northern Pacific and rival lines threatening Union Pacific and Southern Pacific markets. Separate items note damages suits, legal actions over Second Avenue grading, and a schedule of railroad meetings and labor matters across the country.

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Night Shifts Expanded At Factory To Cover Overtime

The superintendent orders more workers and possible night shifts across all departments to reduce excessive overtime. Night shifts are now regular in machine shops and boiler shops as management aims to balance workloads and increase output.

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Santa Fe Officials Headed to Denver and Rail News

Santa Fe executives H W Mudge and chief supervisor Hesserule traveled to Denver aboard the Specter and private cars to assess motive power. Purdon, now in Topeka then Arthur Texas, will move family to St Louis as Frisco HQ. Denver opens Union Pacific repair shop, Rock Island to begin Enid Anadarko track, while railroad workers return to duties and crews report for duty after layoffs. Fragments cover relay of staff movements, shop injuries, Bible study groups, and track projects across the system.

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Sissi op opium case leads to arrest and trial

Fragmentary report describes a Santa Fe incident near La Sants involving intoxication and a decision to have Wilcox arrested. Trial at Newkirk before five men results in a conviction. related notes mention Harton shops and a Kansas City Times notice about Charles Devlin as a wealthy man in Kansas.

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Resignation of Kansas University Chancellor Snow Reported

June 4 in Lawrence Kansas the resignation of Kan Sas university Chancellor Snow was presented to the board of regents. The letter dated May 20 at Stanford University states his acceptance of a newly created professor of natural history post effective September 1, 1901. Prospective successor Vernon Lyman Kellogg, entomology professor at Stanford, is a former Kansas student and longtime associate of the university.

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NO SCARCITY OF LABOR IN TOPEKA REPORTS NINETY-FIVE APPLICANTS

The first monthly report by free employment agent T Williams shows 95 applications on file in Topeka with only 12 job offers made in May. Governor W S Stanley was among applicants. one farm job failed to materialize. About seven harvest help applicants remain for western wheat fields, eligible for rail travel at one cent per mile out and fare back.

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Scott's Emulsion Promises Body Restoration Through Food

An old health advertisement extols Scott's emulsion of cod liver oil as gentle nourishment for recovering appetites and stomach comfort. It positions the product as a body restorer when ordinary food feels burdensome, urging readers to try Scott and Bown, Pecineret, Nee.

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Topeka Street Department Meeting On Paving Contracts

A Topeka council meeting discussed the Topeka Railway company paving obligations and street force dismissals. The council modified ordinance terms to relieve the railway of full paving duties while ensuring intersections are paved as required. Street Commissioner Sayer faced questions over discharging workers Reeder and Briggs, with the city attorney and council debating authority and pay vouchers amid tense disputes.

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Swamp-Root Ad Claims Back Pain Relief

An old promotional notice hawks Swamp Root tonic as a remedy for lame backs and related ailments. It urges readers to send a sample, referencing Kilner and Co and promising further information through a sample bottle obtained via mail order.

Curbing Dispute and City Meeting Amid West Avenue Protests

A garbled report outlines a council debate over curb and street narrowing along Kane Avenue, involving RB Kepley and a contentious plan near the Santa ordinance. Protesters clash with officials as discussions reference a crematory siting and street widening claims, with unclear dates and names due to damaged text.

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