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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal recounts political skirmishes and editorials amid calls at the national level for policy action. It notes a discussion on open danger, a push to unify stances on defense, and a focus on industry progress such as new cement making methods to build durable structures. The piece blends political commentary with technological optimism and local advertising notes.
The Kansas rural region faces severe harvest shortfalls and mounting unrest as drought and pests threaten crops. Officials warn of widespread need for assistance while political tensions and insurgent activity complicate relief efforts and threaten state stability.
The readable text discusses Dot farm items, tins, and a missing Watt. It mentions a perpetual source of gaiety facing common challenges, and comments on people not tending crops while aiming for a picturesque charm.
Opening of limited fuel supply to Texas shifts industry from steam power to more favorable economics. Pipelines from Beaumont to Port Arthur and Bradford to Marcumbock extend over 380 miles with gravity flow the final leg. New storage tanks, wharves, and a fleet of ten steam tankers bolster distribution to seaboard ports and downstream manufacturers.
A garbled Globe page discusses fashion and social behavior with quips on hats, dress costs, male courting, and domestic life. It cites assorted snippets from sources like the Philadelphia Record and Manayunk Philosopher, finishing with a note on court questions about where a man may place himself.
A garbled paragraph appears to critique ambition and procrastination with scattered phrases about sales and deception. The text mentions two kinds of ambition and a thief of time, but the overall meaning remains unclear due to corrupted OCR and stray words.
A fragmented voice urges steady action and not doing things by halves. It hints at opening oysters and improving efficiency. The writer mentions numbers and tasks left to complete and suggests pushing water to reach home faster.
Fragmented text recalls old reflections on marriage and women with scattered phrases about secrets and behavior. The snippet mentions husbands and women and odd asides, suggesting a satirical or ironic outlook without a clear narrative or outcome.
A garbled local page mixes jokes and items: Alfalfal planted to ward off sand, a Smith county farmer with 350 acres of corn and cane predicting 10 tons of feed, Phillipsburg News third-year celebrations, a Sherman county farmer plowing to mark Coronado, a Gray county man training prairie dogs for England, and a Topeka mayoral tax dispute. Weather and domestic notes blur into quirky anecdotes.
Directors of American Sugar Refining declare 1 percent dividend on common stock for the quarter. Final 1900 report from the Pennsylvania lines shows net income after costs, with officers to be elected at an early board meeting in Philadelphia and Pittsburg.
A Fort Scott Star report notes L. Whittaker of Labette county faces charges related to a late night altercation near Boston Kansas City. Separate fire at Mattoon Illinois damaged the Arthur Jordan Poultry lake plant and spread to warehouses and homes, with losses around 50000 dollars.
Mrs John R Mulvane wife of Topeka banker died at 7 this morning after a long illness. She had been an invalid for over five years and suffered a paralytic stroke in September. Funeral at her residence Sixth Avenue Thursday at 4 p.m with Rev P v Crannall of the Bapt ist church. She was formerly Harriet Newell Freeman born in Newcomerstown Ohio July 16 1887 and moved to Kansas in 1865. John H Mulvane is listed among Kansas wealthiest. Funeral services and burial at Topeka cemetery another death noted Samuel J Priedshaw died at 1 p.m. at Topeka cemetery was an old soldier. body sent to Savannah Mo. via Rock Island Railroad.
The American Cup defender Constitution lost her mainmast during a first spin off Brenton’s Light, about three miles from Narragansett Pier. The vessel listed to the lee side and rigging carried overboard while Mount Morris towed her toward Newport in southwest winds. The cause of the damage remained unclear from shore.
Albert T. Iield created a pen and ink cartoon printed in the Mail and Breese illustrating why Topeka would benefit from Santa Fe shops. The drawing, neatly framed, will hang in the Commercial Club room. Neat Dr Weese, a machinist at the Santa Fe shops, suffered a leg crush when an engine frame fell this afternoon. doctors say amputation may be required.
Advertises a sixteen dollar round trip to Chicago via the Rock Island Route with sale dates June 12 through 15 and return in September. Promises full information from the puller.
Detroit June 4 the sixth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers opened in leading factories of the nation. Mayor Wil remarked the great energy of the United States came from the public school system teaching children to think independently. After the president's address committees were appointed and President Search delivered his address. The treasurer’s report was read by Secretary Wilson. Treasurer Scherren was absent. Reports on patent regulation and parcels closed the afternoon program.
Major T J Anderson of the Commercial Club reports a proposal from Proxive Cold Rolled Steel Matting of Marshallown Iowa to form a stock company in Topeka. The plan aims to start a factory with modest capital and a sales field for goods produced. The matter will be discussed at the club meeting on Wednesday night June 12 with many attendants expected.
Police raid on 115 East Sixth Avenue targets persistent violator W T Kiley and Georges Ches ney. Officers Mc Koy Bundy seize slusses whisky wine bottles a keg of beer and a beer pump from the premises. Owners are out on bond.
McPherson representative G F Grattan attends the supreme court and says he would not accept the attorney general nomination. He notes no politics in the county and prefers practicing law straight over dabbling in politics, indicating he would say no to the nomination.
Oscar Lundborg, Charles Lundborg and Roy Goehring, three boys aged 15, 16, and 14, were arrested in North Topeka Sunday for stealing strawberries from F. A. Studer on North Quincy Street. They will have a hearing at 4 o clock this afternoon. The oldest has been in the juvenile institution and is out on good behavior. His father says he cannot control him and keep him out of trouble.
Island Route tickets go on sale June 11 to 16 with a league return option on September 15. Early wording hints at issues with nourishment and skin cream brands, noting aims to restore tone and skin condition.
In a hall of fame setting a speaker argues the emancipation of labor and the elevating role of genius in modern progress. He contrasts material wealth with moral and cultural advancement, urging a path where true fame rests on deeds and ideas that uplift endless generations rather than mere riches.
A scrambled town bulletin records minor happenings including city officials changing posts, a Sanitary Sergeant appointment, a Rock Island team game, vaudeville plans, a garden park picnic, bicycle arrests, and progress on council chamber repairs. Mentions Mayor Drew, Dr Hogeboom, Dr Jul, and railroad workers.
A small three day advertisement offers free placement to hire two men or a boy or a woman. The paper promises a flood of responses enabling selection of the best candidates.
If you have property to rest or for sale the easiest way to reach Kansas readers is The State Journal. Place a small advertisement and it may bring customers for bicycles stoves or two pianos, turning a small cost into greater trade.
The notice invites readers to inform of business location changes and new needs. It highlights a 50 cent weekly rate for adverts and notes that doubling advertising efforts can yield big returns. It cites a small advertisement rate of 5 cents per line per day.
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