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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
3
Mayor Hughes orders Munzon to remove garish devices and lines on city poles tied to the works network. A worker was injured when a pole ground connection ripped, prompting city action and safety measures.
Soggy, garbled notice advertises travel via the Sante Fe Route with a price of 16.00 and June 12 1314 date cues. Mentions Buffalo exposition and agent T L. King, plus scattered references to locations, requests, and unclear personal names. The fragmentary text suggests a ticket sale or listing with missing context.
Chicago plans a 33 million dollar passenger station replacing the Van Buren Street structure. Construction will begin this fall on a ten story building with an eleven tracks trainshed. Electric motors will handle trains and engines will be discarded on the Rock Island and partner lines as trains drop locomotives at Englewood for main line joining.
A Santa Fe shop committee met to organize events for the annual pick to be held in Kansas City on June 22. They listed races and prizes including a $10 purse, 100 yard dash, hats, shoes, bicycles, and dancing contests. Entries open with bids due next Monday at the Y M C A or by mail to Robert Wells.
The text describes new Senta Fy bonds to be held as collateral by the bank for a municipal loan. It notes efforts by the Commercial Club to secure titles and the possible condemnation of portions of the land at a high price. Landowners expect a fair assessment while awaiting bond dealings and an eventual sale. Inspector A. Hurd oversees the process.
Logansport Indiana June 11 the Eel River railway line was sold at receivers sale to FE Beath of New York representing the stockholders committee. The property was knocked down for about one million. It is generally believed the Wabash Railroad Company, operating the Eel River line under a long lease, is the likely purchaser. Capitalists deposited forfeit money. Mexico City June American capitalists who bought the short railroad.
A dubious 19th or early 20th century advertisement promises a kidney and bladder cure. It urges readers to fill a glass with water, observe sediment after 24 hours as proof of kidney trouble, and touts Dr Kilmer and Co as sending a booklet free by mail. It cites testimonials and a mail-order offer in Topeka Dairy State Journal.
A fragment notes Rock Island Railway staff, foremen and engineers traveling to Kansas City, Los Angeles, Hong Kong, and Tampico with mentions of Shriners events, boat assignments, and a new shop telephone system. It references Melville of Boston, and Ellis Ashmead Hartlett bankruptcy creditor meeting details.
Washington June 11 agricultural department issues a crop condition report noting a slight fall in spring wheat acreage and mixed changes by state. The May dry weather and Hessian fly reduced yields while Oregon Minnesota and Wisconsin show higher acreages and variable conditions. Oats stay near ten year averages with some states above and others below. Barley and rye acreage shift modestly with overall mixed statewide conditions.
A jagged list names numerous private soldiers and corporals across Kansas regiments. Entries note company letters, street addresses, and hometowns such as Kanes, Wichita, and Milwaukee, with various ranks and a broad roll of individuals.
Sergeant Howard Salee stationed at Camp McKinley Honolulu writes to the Kansas agricultural department about relocating to eastern Kansas in two years to farm. He asks for Kansas agricultural and geographical statistics and suggests publishers or useful books. Secretary Coburn handles many overseas requests for Kansas reports. The Canterbury Agricultural Club editor notes a similar interest from New Zealand. Grand Rajah Gopal Nawa of Hindupur India recalls biannual reports after a review of the August biennial.
Supreme Court decides in Galena Water Company suit to annul its charter that the Bush law penalties for late reports or city withholding fees cannot oust the company business entirely. The court notes the act lacks due process for earnings over six percent and avoids ruling on jury constitutionality.
A Dominion government committee in San Francisco gathers facts on Chinese immigration and its effects in the United States and Canada. The panel seeks to determine whether business interests would benefit from excluding Chinese and Japanese laborers, amid years of Oriental competition debates.
Seattle June 11 The revenue cutter Grant returning to Puget Sound after repairs at Paquimalt stops at Port Townsend en route to southeastern Alaska canneries. Passenger fare to Chicago and back via the Book Island Route advertised with June 32 to 15 sale dates and return by September. Fuller offered full information.
A missive from Mrs. F. E. Warren of Wyoming praises Peruna, claiming it cured her summer colds and coughs during travels. The ad-like letter extols the medicine’s quick relief and offers free medical advice, with a postal address for Dr. Bot 75 Preatdo Hartinus itarhen.
June 11 ceremony in the chapel of the Deaf and Dramb institution in Olathe Kansas featured diplomas awarded by Superintendent Engino. Graduates include Frank Burson Topeka and Nelie Mclaughlin Hammond with several others from Ottuma and nearby towns. program included choral and dramatic items amid a large crowd.
Fragmentary OCR shows rail route references to Keep the Good in lent, Chicago, Réturn $2000 via the Santa Fe Route, and Wickets on certain dates with dates like Jue 19 19 14 and 16. Mentions Fassie Ixsuettine experiment rate for an opening to Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly with $1.50, $16.00 tickets, and Pecos program notes.
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