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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1901
Page
7
Satuday night after 6 features Satin Skin Cream and Satin Skin Powder in local stores. Listings include a patent sprinkler top box, a 4 foot long reel barge with silk rackets, fast black umbrellas in red and pink edging, and cream linen table damask in five designs priced in Kans.
A June report from Major G W Truthers chief commissary of the Northern Luzon department notes 038 stations and scarce beef rationing for troops. He cites logistical difficulties, transport limits, and residual prisoner issues while praising the commissary department for wartime supply efforts.
In Carrollton Georgia a white mob broke into the jail at 2 pm to seize Williams for the Ward murder. Sheriff Mecill fired, wounding two. one believed fatally, as deputies and townsfolk dispersed. Governor Candler sent militia by train to prevent further danger amid the unresolved hanging appeal.
Major Fewthers comments on ration standards for troops, praising the United States army ration while noting shortcomings in local provisions. He argues for balanced nutrition including bread and soups, laments appetite and digestion concerns, and stresses the need for fresh foods to maintain health in island garrison conditions.
The Kansas City murder case of Lulu Prince Kennedy unfolds with witnesses describing paths to the scene and a tense exchange near the Ridge, including Bert Prince nearby and patrol driver F W Hereford as key figures. The defense objects to testimony as the trial resumes and Mrs Kennedy appears pale and distressed.
Thomas W. Lawson, owner of Independence, aims to enter his yacht Independence in the upcoming cup race. He has offered to charter the boat to Lewis Casa Lady and to the committee, seeking rights and powers for entry. American prosperity in Corea is noted by Elwin Morgan, second secretary at the U.S. embassy, who arrived in St. Petersburg with reports on local mine ventures and shipping activity.
The biennial election law will be argued before the state supreme court Saturday morning drawing interest from policemen and other court attendees. Attorney General Godard argues the law is constitutional despite opposition from ex-Governor Harvey and others, with predictions it may be ruled unconstitutional, while the election provisions may survive.
Chicago reports that about 1 100 prominent men will submit expert opinions to a National Federation sub committee on direct voting for U S Senators and on making the president ineligible for a second term. Seven men serve on the sub committee whose names are not public. The replies are expected to be evenly divided regarding direct vote and a six to eight year single term is favored.
Washington cabinet meeting extended beyond two hours as participants remained reticent. Officials debated establishing cell government for the Philippines while the president and advisers considered executive actions amid growing tensions. In Toronto interns and machinists across New York Central Railway dispute, arbitration urged. A large factory complex burned at Humphreys Manufacturing, causing losses estimated at 372000 with full insurance. About two hundred workers displaced by the fire.
Chicago June 1 report shows wheat prices quoted with flat to lower tone amid dull demand. Livestock futures and cash markets mix with cattle and hog prices steady to lower while receipts rise. regional markets in Kansas City and Sioux City show varied cattle and pork values.
Fragmented sale notes list items including an ice chest refrigerator and a grand piano. Names and addresses are garbled but indicate local sellers and dairy cattle offerings. The garbled text suggests an old newspaper classifieds page with mixed up OCR.
New York money market notes steady def per cent. Cotton market steady with range of prices, notes from A G Goodin, commissions merchant. Minnesota and staple markets show activity with grain and stock features from Kansas City and Chicago agencies.
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