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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
4
An unrestored AP wire summary records a Topeka state building incident and valve issue in the afternoon. It mentions a State patrol or agency response and a terse update on the situation with limited readable details.
Readers are told to subscribe to the State Journal while traveling, with home delivery by mail daily at thirty cents a month, and to update addresses as needed. The note mentions Philippine language use, fears of an American firecracker foe, and financial and political hints from various U.S. and international contexts, including temperance and Republican matters.
The executive committee awarded contracts today for the building of the Mate Reuse Heating and Beating plant with additional contracts for furnishing bylieres and other materials. The Protee tee company received a years contract to supply tie wlatefollie with te at Th cante per handhesd, overseen by a 0 w month. No other bidders, Peppinger Coal Company awarded hauling contract at 724 cette per tom cartage.
Fire department space impaired as a sewer leakage washed away supporting earth. Engineers report a tile sewer beneath the north end of city hall caused by a six inch joint, with three inches of water pooling in the basement and a hollow floor. Repairs will remove the floor, replace tile, and reroute drainage to the Seventh Street sewer at substantial cost.
Bodies of Frank Forest and Louies Strothoft found along a road five miles from Quincy. Both had been shot. Forest reportedly visited Strothot’s home the evening prior. A revolver lay nearby. motive and shooter remain uncertain.
In St Louis on July 20 stockholders of the Missouri Pacific railway combination voted to increase the capital by 3 000 000. The action aims to strengthen the company’s capital base amid ongoing restructuring and growth plans.
In June 2, W. J. Bryan leaves early for Quebec and Watertown amid unclear local transit notes. The fragment mentions travel by steamer and references the St. Lawrence area with sparse, damaged details.
550 cases against the Western Union Telegraph Co. before J G Slonecker appointed by Swdgr Hiasen to bear the 550 casess. Josiah Jordan L Blackman J Kassebaum and others against the Eeeom Day. E E McKeuver Tastics of the Peace. Weight two case ago. Damages of 100 sought for care. Western Union through Hoseington Smith and Dalian brought an injunction in district court against the party who brought the salts on the ground rate was inconsistent. Allan & Allis for the 68 parties to the suit.
A public charter application process is described with meetings hosted by local authorities. The text notes by laws and constitutions, a night assembly, and discussion of requirements and approvals for charter status, including timelines and involved bodies.
The executive committee outlined the choice of Heery and the Bre Che Iron Works to construct the steam turbine plant in Topeka. The contract value is reported as $4.5 million for the four towers and related infrastructure.
A Guthrie dispatch reports Crosby’s possible nomination as land office agent for the Cresheim unaffiliated district. Local officials Burton and Corte backed Crosby though no confirmation from Washington reached him. If chosen, the post could pay about 40000 per year, a fact noted by Cyrus Leland who denied awareness of the candidacy.
The Crawford summer theater plans a first week lineup at 408 to 419 Quincy Street starting Monday night with Monte Cristo. Miss Ber nice Howard leads a special company. tickets on sale Thursday at Rowley and Snow’s with free admission for ladies when accompanied by an unpaid ticket.
Mire Emma Adams died this morning at her home on Adem Street of heart trouble aged 46. Funeral announcements will be made later.
Two Rio Grande railroad bridges burned between Florenci city and Pueblo last night. Investigations point to saboteurs aiming to wreck trains. Fire damaged three bridges. water efforts helped contain the blaze.
Charles F. Scott of Idle confirms a possible bid for re-election as congressman at large. He states that re-election is an honor but depends on the people and his ability to serve, noting no member can accomplish much in one term. He hints at governor, but will seek the will of Kansans before deciding. Scott lives in Lola near General Funston, with rumors of Punston’s candidacy for his district.
Furman Baker of Ellison company directs crews in repairing a torn pavement in the alley between Eighth and Ninth and Kansan avenue and Jackson. Temporary fixes aim to restore passable passage for teams while awaiting ditch settlement, with permanent repairs planned in about three months by the Edison company.
Police visited several known joints this morning but found only weak liquor at best and no illicit alcohol. Officers suspect some establishments may still operate covertly while others have halted calls for intoxication orders to thwart enforcement and investigation.
Rufus Fra zier faces trial in district court on charges of criminal libel after he accused W F Weber of vote buying before the city primaries. He later recanted claiming his statements were not true, but the county attorney holds the case for dismissal decisions.
Kansas swelters as observers warn there is no danger from a coming front. T K Jennings says cooling will be gradual with generally fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Max temps reported include Hays City 103, Fort Scott 97, Manhattan 99, McPherson 92, Newton 90 with southwest winds and local thunderstorms possible.
One hundred twenty employees at the Topeka woolen mills are idle after a strike by nine weaving department men began Tuesday at 11 o’clock. Weavers demand a rise to one cent per yard and want higher daily wages. Owners offer lower raises, and talks failed, with weavers threatening continued stoppage if terms aren’t met. The strikers, including Oscar Williams Onkland, insist on a per-yard wage sufficient to reach about 1.75 dollars daily.
Missouri Pacific directors authorize 300000 new shares at 700 each. Stockholders may subscribe at par for 16 percent of holdings as of June 26, with rights continuing until 4 p.m. on July 4. Also notes travel rates and sale dates for Santa Fe Route to Ottawa and return at 1.59 dollars, with Chautauqua tickets on sale June 3 to July 8.
Barnum's 618 marks a hot weather sale with savings made possible by advantageous purchases. The ad promises weather relief and financial assistance through a Great Money Saving Sale aimed at making summer more pleasant for customers.
A grand inventory sale showcases Madras textiles, Percale, Satines, and numerous summer goods. Hundreds of yards of Dimities Linens Piques and more are offered with bold prices. Bargains include paper supplies tele scopes leather goods hair brushes and jewelry all at reduced rates as new home furnishings accompany the sale.
Denver community leaders appeared before Judge Palmer to answer contempt charges related to an injunction and remarks about saloon policy. The hearing assessed whether statements against court orders violated decorum, with Judge Palmer noting the response was not aimed at harming the judge’s integrity. Proceedings for other related cases were continued to Friday next.
Jefferson City Missouri June hearing will feature railroad leaders including Saint Louis and Kansas City tariffs presidents. The session aims to address issues tied to President B Foukum and the Kansas City line. Public officials and observers anticipate briefings on policy and financial impacts.
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