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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1901
Page
5
An old advertisement details a wide fabric sale with muslin drawers, corsets, and numerous textiles. It lists yardage and prices for calico prints, percale, muslin, bleached sheets, pillowcases, and standard patterns, with discounts and bulk offers typical of a late 19th or early 20th century market page. Prices shown include 49 to 60 cents per yard equivalents and bundles priced up to several dollars for garments and linens.
British Minister Sir Claude MacDonald, addressing a New York audience, discusses the Chinese war and Boxer trouble. He criticizes rumors about Mrs McDonald and U.S. involvement, notes Japan’s readiness to defend its rights, and questions the credibility of circulating reports amid international tensions.
Washington reports appointments and promotions in the navy. Alfred William Teich of Saginaw Michigan and thower T Atkineng appointed petty surgeons. Bucher promoted to assistant surgeon, Ralph Bart to Lieutenant Junior Grade, Marrs McL P Hise to Lieutenant Commander.
In Watertown New York William J Bryan addresses a large audience at the Scott Armory on Civilization and The Conquering Nature. He backs Senator Hanna as the logical East Coast Republican candidate for president in 1904 and cites Roosevelt as maintaining the war spirit. Bryan criticizes Foraker and defends Democratic victory, arguing voters will demand firm principles over expediency. Buffalo paper Norman E Mack prints Bryan’s statements noting he is not a candidate and rails against expediency in politics.
A Lm Presse interview with Agoncillo in Marseilles quotes him saying the Philippine struggle is far from over. He notes Aguinaldo’s capture hurts Istecenas Dak’s chances and suggests Americans or the British in the Truuevaal may overextend their grasp. June 24.
June 26 report from Stratford on Avon Warwickshire records Victor Milward’s death prompting a vacancy in the House of Commons. The by election result shows P. E. E. Foulet 4.205, Bolton 3d 2.
In London on June 5 reminiscence featured the Northumberland plate for 1900s sove relens, two handicap for two year olds and upwards at Meneandle today. Sheer rose UT led with Weitta Wiese round, Urg Katte third, Enero' Fane faded, and the field included Satio-Skie Crear and Powter. Other entries like beauty Asinesse and youth cestorers were noted, with New Model mentioned in passing.
The May evening wedding unites Anur Beurya bach of Topeka with Rosine Deutsch daughter of Captain and Mrs Deutsch of Chicago at the Standard club Chicago. Matron of honor S J T Strouse, best man Rothachlld of Minneapolis Mint, master of ceremonies Jacob Lebolt, ushers Regensburg Rotenwald and Judge New Kansas City. Numerous Topeka residents, trips, and visits noted among social items and local notices.
A long column lists visitors and hosts in Topeka including Mrs A C Davy and Miss A H Connellly from Kansas City staying with Mrs C O on Harrison Street. Others mention Mrs Norman Wear and daughter Martian returning from Kansas City, Misses Santa and Fe Waters hosting a Thursday morning gathering, and numerous trips to Seneca, Cataline Islands, Salt Lake City, Sun Kauven, Los Angeles, and Colorado. The item also notes a lawn fete at Bethany College grounds and various engagements, attendances, and travel plans among residents and visitors.
A Washington dispatch reports Consul Keb at Brett describes how wars affect German export trade. Exports to the Transvaal dropped by about 2,500,000 in 1900 from 1590, while Philippines exports rose from 642,600 to 1,489,490 in the same period. Trade with China shows a small gain, and Cape Town figures rise about 200,000 compared with 1909.
Trustees announce summer work for Washburn college including finishing basement rooms in Holbrook hall to house the music department. Seven large rooms will be warmed with heat and lit by electric lights, with full renovations across the campus and electric lighting in the science hall. The music faculty has grown to four, and a new president is to be chosen before September.
Charles Lilly White an American citizen arrested in Wellington New Zealand last November on charges involving warder Arthur Bistch at Colchester. He was relocated from custody after discharge and warned he would not permit further disturbance. The account notes his assertion of American citizenship and intent to protect rights while addressing the court.
The plan outlines five meetings for the Stop Mann Ca EE project to organize and discuss ongoing efforts. Speakers include Burkett and others as part of a broader plan to advance ancestral work.
Kansas political figures including Chief Justice Doster and associate Towne form a partnership with prominent Populist and Democratic figures to back a new factory venture. Towne, based in Minnesota, joins the enterprise as eastern capitalists prepare to invest up to two million dollars for by products manufacturing after a Chicago meeting.
Forwarded records recount a court martial involving Filipino troops. A sergeant allegedly invited two policemen to remove a intoxicated American, then ordered their killings. Accused conspired with accomplices to evade American jurisdiction and dispose of evidence. Found guilty of murder and arson, with a sentence of hanging.
New York June 26 Arthur Lawderdale Lenormond Brabazon, Earl of Meath’s secretary, says coal will be replaced by oil as a fuel. He cites oil fields in West Virginia and Russian methods, notes cheaper, easier extraction, and plans to examine American oil regions while touring to assess the shift. He arrived in the city last Saturday, is 52 years old, and will stay about a fortnight to inspect oil fields.
Travel notice describes an excursion from St Louis to Beatrice on the Rock Island Route Sunday June 30 with a 7:00 am departure from St Louis depot. Tickets include $1.50 fare, baggage by special delivery, and daytime transfers via New York Central & Hudson River railway arrangements. Details mention Pullman cars, open sections, and buffet service on the 1:00 pm train with partnerships for 21 day round trips to many states.
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