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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
7
A historical note describes using a delicate instrument and a scale to divide city wards, avoiding multiple surveys. The article discusses the proposed method, its accuracy, and how it could streamline engineering work, with references to charts and test results.
A June report from Wrattington notes a complete denial from the Danish government regarding a proposed annexation treaty. The State Department engages with Danish officials, outlining positions on seizing or submitting to treaty terms, with no clear path forward for ratification next session.
Fragmentary report notes Italian Minister presents aid proposal to address unrest in Iola. The text references state laws and government actions, with unclear details on agencies or dates. Names and events are obscured by garbled OCR.
A garbled dispatch notes that an employment agent Gorow Hap claims no extension of rates. It mentions a call from a route in Mbedral county and a plan to send to Roativiile before the harvest period. The item references railways and tariff concerns affecting workers during harvest.
The article notes government action on transit charters and removal of positions, with three measures mentioned. It reports Underwriters Association of Atlantic City electing Fraulein J. Moore of Philadelphia as president and other officers named. It also mentions Senator Piston endorsing Peter Foley for a supervisory role at Parsons to replace Harris, framed as a reward for service in Labette County.
Beatrice excursion Sunday June 2 via Rock Island Route priced at 1.50 for round trip. Departure from Hook Island depot 7120 Sunday morning arrive Topeka 18 15. Call 344 for full information.
The piece records debate within the Kansas Populist movement over allying with the Democrats, warnings to followers, and quotes from Secretary John H. Coreny on whether to back a Democratic ticket or maintain an independent Populist stance amid party tensions and leadership calls for unity.
New York June 50 report from the Tribune’s Mia- Ramás correspondent notes Cuba’s sugar crop production around 600 000 tons with prices fair. Some planters held back for higher prices, but prospects for next season point to a larger yield, potentially 681 000 tons, and renewed plantings in the eastern region.
At Brokaw in Bloomington county yesterday T. J. Hewes shot John Young wounded him then set a straw stack afire before killing himself. Royce confronted Hewes at Samuel Rhodes, Rhodes spoke to him then Hewes forced his way toward Frank iim ier’s home firing and fleeing. A soldier found Hewes dead with a bullet hole, likely driven by a long troubled love affair.
In Ft Washington on June 20 the U S ambassador Count Casinl and Secretary Hay discussed tacit issues during a conference. No new developments emerged and assurances were given that Russia's action was of no political importance. No link to broader European agitation affecting American products was noted.
The report shows wheat and corn trading with tentative openings and varied demand as traders weigh near term prospects. Receipts, pretax values, and futures for No 2 yellow corn and oats are noted with cautious activity across July and September contracts, while live stock activity remains steady amid cautious market sentiment.
Market gossip reports strength in corn and oats with receipts 9000 head and steady mood in cattle markets. Wheat shows mixed signals with July futures weak while other grains hold firm amid rail and port movements. discounts and price ranges noted in Chicago New York Minneapolis reports and wholesale commodity prices.
A scattered collection of rental and sale notices from a Kansas paper segment. Entries mention furnished and unfurnished rooms, board, and house rentals in Topeka and nearby towns, plus sale notes for furniture, livestock, real estate, and a few job or service references. Names like Albert Horton Jr and local addresses appear amid pricing notes and inquiry lines.
Fragmentary OCR text shows disjointed references to money, loans, and people with unclear names. It mentions Eastman, MOWRY, and Shumor with scattered phrases about loans, strokes, and areas. Not enough coherent facts to identify a clear event or outcome.
Fragmented OCR text describes a notice for sale of city bonds with references to a start time and venue. The readable portions mention a sale action and local official involvement, but many names and specifics are garbled.
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