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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1901
Page
4
The article, though garbled, references a fight report and Associated Press content. It mentions Denson and Teaneke as names likely linked to the event. The text describes a challenge in presenting the full AP report and notes a copy being sent for publication.
State Journal subscribers may have daily home delivery during summer for a monthly rate of thirty data. Readers can change address anytime. The text also discusses mixed political items, labor shortages, and a proposed steam laundry for farmers wives, with commentary on national figures and a Cash Register company labor disruption and resolution.
A Bureau of Statistics study shows southern ports expanding share of U S exports in the fiscal year 1900 1901 and nine months of 1901 with New Orleans rising to second in exportions and Galveston and Gulf ports increasing cotton wheat and flour shipments New York remains dominant but Boston lags Philadelphia and Baltimore grow Newport News rises while New Orleans imports also climb The report notes Gulf ports strengthening position against Boston and New York amid shifting trade patterns and provides figures for 1900 1901 and 1906 comparisons.
Fragmentary notes from Neodeaia fear loss of a railroad division point. A carload of walnut logs is planned to ship from August to Europe via New Orleans. Leavenworth letter carriers report uniform drab shirts. Warnings and garbled names hint at local politics and military matters, with scattered phrases about Buffalo expansion and sects.
A spectator at a Fort Scott basketball game described a bizarre moment when a hard shot deflected into his vest pocket, leaving him uninjured aside from missing his watch's value while authorities pursued an assessment of the disruption.
Jury awards $15,000 in the Berbera Taner case against the opiate of Mrs Allen Selle garbolit for services as a companion to Miss Tatler. The verdict settles the full amount requested by Miss Tatler.
The Topeka free employment office reports it sent 300 sharers to the Kansas wheat fiesta as rail rates end after Thursday. Workers from Holton Valley Falls Onska Toor Meriden Tuscorptos Cirbon duals Dover Silver Lake and other towns were dispatched to Salinas and across routes including Hayes, Crosee, Rush Center and Salina. Negro laborers faced reduced demand as most local work exists in Topeka for paving streets and water pipes.
The Supreme Court refused to stay Chris Steeman of Hays City in a forgery case, ordering him to begin serving one and a half years in the penitentiary while the retrial motion is decided. The case, tied to Stegeman versus the state, involves disputed bail bond signatures by Geo. Kenrade and disputed witness testimony.
In Clarks ville near Muskogee, Jessie Miller shot and killed Mrs. Brake after a geese dispute. Miller, who returned with a pistol, died by a later shot. Miller’s death followed the confrontation. Brake was killed instantly. Miller surrendered to authorities and was released on bond of 565,000. Charters granted include The Oakley Co-operative Grain and Live Stock Association in Kansas and The Woodbine State Bank in Kansas. A second smallpox case has been reported on Vin Buren Street. patient identified as Bessie Burdge.
The fragment discusses scrofula affecting few who are entirely free, noting it may develop slowly and be disrupted by disturbances. It questions current immunity levels and hints at the potential for complete cure with reliable care.
Governor Shaw received a personal letter from Senator William J. Allison denying any urge to run for president while endorsing Shaw as a candidate. Allison wrote he favored a delegation from Iowa to support Shaw at the national convention and believed it could be secured.
Kansas City June 14 and the third party conference adopted a platform advocating public ownership of utilities and railroads, direct legislation via initiative and referendum, a graduated income tax, legal tender currency, voluminous currency in line with population, and elimination of special privileges while supporting popular election of senators.
Gov Stanley grants parole to Jnend Snook of Jewell county serving a one year term for assault after he shot Charles Simpson. Defense claimed Simpson attempted break in Rit house. Governor also paroles William D Wells of Kalina serving three years for craftd larceny and linked divorce and custody outcomes to Wells family.
In a small town note, Mr. Carson the shop foreman at the roundhouse is presented with a handsome watch. The ceremony honors his years of service and faithful work, as coworkers speak of his leadership and steady hands.
Flags at half mast mark Governor Pingree’s death as Detroit reacts with deep sorrow. The city honors his memory while noting a linked conversation about public leadership. A June 19 fire in Wholeville destroyed a charn and seven business houses and residences, with losses estimated at 17,000 dollars.
Weather notes record only two hundredths of an inch of rain despite dark clouds. The 21 hour total ending 7 am Tuesday shows light precipitation. Concordia and Dresden údaj. Forecast calls for partly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with possible local storms and warmer western areas. Temperature lows around 63 with southerly winds near 12 mph.
In Philad vy on June 193, Richard Loper was acquitted by direction of the court of conspiring with Gashler Hopkins to defraud the People's Bank. The bank failed March 24, 1898, and Guarantors Indemnity Co. with Loper as GM also failed. Judge Martin barred key evidence, directing the jury to verdict not guilty.
At the Topeka city council meeting Monday night contracts for paying twenty five more blocks will be let. Officials warn this batch is the largest yet this season and may extend four to five hours. The total blocks set this year will reach fifty with all work expected to be completed this summer.
Gen. French prepared to lead intensified operations in the Cape Colony with recent reinforcements and planned large-scale movements. Reports from Manila note Philippine Commission changes on language use in courts, with Rockefeller signing. Copper Co. stock rises to 150 million to fund acquisitions, court decisions pending. Beatrice Excursion advertises $1.50 round trip via Rock Island Route. Concert program announced for Garden tonight with marches and dances.
John E Wrost and Dean Lowlett head to Indian Territory on business while various residents travel and socialize. Fireworks brighten store windows as births and divorces surface. The East Seventh Street pavement nears completion, and a church outing occurs at Gerfelt Park.
Topeka revival meetings under canvas at Third Street Jackson are announced by Rev Chas Parhas. He rose to prominence last winter claiming theist of tommutes and vows to restore the Angle Coastale Paith with power and unity, promising signs and wonders during the campaign.
Cary, manager of a defense firm, testified about service roles and interactions with company officials amid wartime logistics. The testimony referenced American and German alliances, with emphasis on duty, loyalty, and corporate procedures under pressure.
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