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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1901
Page
6
Lost and found notices and buy sell rent and boarder ads offered in The State Journal promise free small ads for three days for assistance and hiring, claiming wide Kansas readership. It encourages trade of bicycles, store fixtures, pianos, stock goods, and property by placing brief 25 cent ads.
A reader is urged to place a small advertisement offering new goods or business changes at 50 cents per week. The notice emphasizes careful advertising, promising big returns and mentioning a two line, two day option for five cents.
Martin Norton announces new G A R leaders as he arrives to energize the Kansas department. Norton names Frank M Riddle of Big Rapids as aid to the adjutant general and W W Dennison of Lincoln Post No 1 as assistant quartermaster general. Dennison to Cleveland for national encampment setup, with plans to grow member ranks despite aging roster.
A Chicago based plow trust is forming from leading manufacturers including B F Avery & Sons Louisville, Deere & Co Moline, Grand Detour Plow Co Taxon, Pekin Plow Co Port and more. The syndicate will provide 59 percent cash and issue preferred stock with a common stock bonus to sellers. Headquarters will be Chicago with aims for lower prices through cooperation and plant expansions.
A June report from Rome states the Pope is in good health and granted audience to Belgian ministers. The American rumor claiming the Pontiff’s illness is unfounded. The Vatican has dismissed the death speculation and noted no change in his status or routine.
Santa Fe railway investors plan to buy Topeka bonds with city support likely. Banks and eastern buyers pursue the issue while council stance and mayoral outcome could decide bond approval before the sale. The state school system may join if unity is shown, with several bidders waiting on the court outcome.
From St Petersbare June 1 Prince Volkofsky aged about 50, dismissed as imperial theater intendent after allegations of bribery involving a Polley dancer. Accuses claim orders came from a higher command. Reports say Lieutenant General Kiel may be replaced. Odessa prefect Count rom Behouvaiot linked to maneuvering. Fever in the Grand Duchy Giga, elder child of Emperor Nicholas, continuing undisturbed.
Senator Burton traveled from Abi lene last night to Kansas City to lobby Washington on Wednesday. He aims to urge the president to appoint a Pension commissioner and to gain inside information on plans to open Kiowa Comanche country. Friends expect posts in the Third district and post office changes for Barry Tusk and Pittsburgh delays. Federal appointments are anticipated despite assurances they will not be announced in full.
London June 11 Lord Kitchener reports to the war office under date of Pretoria June 11 following Commandant Van Rensburg and his commando have surrendered at Pietersburg. One hundred men have come in and others are following.
Clarence Chamberlain and his wife Maud Chamberlain of 1310 Jackson Street suffered burns when a gasoline flame erupted at about 9 am in their kitchen. The room caught fire, Mrs Chamberlain’s clothing ignited, and Mr Chamberlain rescued their daughter Mabel before dousing flames and calling help. Both were treated for facial and hand burns and were not badly hurt.
Attorney General Godard issues an opinion restricting coroner inquests in deaths by accident. Estvey county attorney H C Bowman sought guidance on whether inquests are required when death results from accidents. The ruling states coroner inquiries are not mandated when the cause of death is obvious from the circumstances.
The state board of charities awarded the contracts for constructing a new boiler and pump at the same institution. Their bids were boiler 1089 dollars and pump 1880 dollars. The board is meeting to consider small contracts for supplies to state institutions.
Report from San Francisco via June 6 describes the voyage of the J A Campbell from Port Binkes with lumber. The mate Adam Huber was murdered by the Chinese cook while the crew held the galley for 34 hours amid fears of arson and mutiny.
In Seymour near Ottumwa Indiana on June 11 Thomas Wade and Lon Wade, brothers, drank 100 bottles of lemon extract last night and died within an hour in terrible agony. Authorities began an investigation into the incident and the health department warned residents about adulterated or poisonous ingestives.
The forecast notes potential rain with dry overall conditions for the state except Dresden, where light showers occurred. Today is expected warm and generally fair with possible local thunderstorms in the west, light southerly wind around 14 mph, and a mild to warm daytime temperature.
The Cook County coroner postponed the inquest into the deaths of Laula Hartman and his wife Rose Violetta Hartman at the Great Northern hotel. Hartman had killed both himself and his wife the day before, and his father Max Hartman sought to attend the official inquiry. The inquest now rerouted to tomorrow at 2 p.m. in Chicago.
In Centralia on June 1 Peter Gooch of Omega Township fatally shot Nathan Cox and his wife. Police say Gooch mistook them for his own wife and her alleged paramour. The event prompted a tense investigation and ongoing inquiries into motive and arrest circumstances.
A fragmented ad notes Dr Pete Pierce's Gollen Medical Discovery claiming to enhance the nutritive system, clear obstructions, and aid digestion. It touts cures for hopeless cases and includes a testimonial from Lincoln Co. residents praising the remedy.
Washington June 11 cabinet members gathered at the White House after officials hinted the talks concerned Cuban matters. The meeting followed a drive with the president and Secretary Long, with no formal disclosure of topics.
Fragmentary OCR shows scattered phrases including city names and prices. Readable parts reference Boston and markets with mentions of net prices and branded items. No clear event or outcome. summary reflects garbled inventory style and uncertain values.
New York June 11 Senator Chauncey M Depew states he is not engaged to be married. He comments that the idea remains abstract and he has no definite plans. A playful exchange with his old friend about marriages is noted in the remarks.
Dr W B Swany, secretary of the state board of health, is called to quarantine Claflin Harton county after KF Wilson reports smallpox in five families and one hotel. County officials are unable to cope with the outbreak and a quarantine is established.
A scrambled daily market summary notes weakness in wheat and corn futures, with selling pressure in late trading and a bear tone on prices. It references contracts, deliveries, and livestock receipts at Chicago and Kansas City markets, highlighting mixed results and cautious buyer activity.
A dated market summary covers the New York Money Market and mercantile paper, sugar futures, and cargo pricing. It notes steady sugar, a range of prices for commodities, and government reports on trade and general market conditions with references to Wheat and Provisions trends.
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