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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
1
A sprawling string of weather dispatches reports extreme heat from Washington to Kansas City with temperatures hitting near 100 and higher. Daily readings note rising mercury, scattered showers, and forecasts of continued hot conditions across multiple cities, including warnings and brief relief prospects.
A New York buyer paid £70,000 cash for the Prince Edward of York diamond in London describing it as one of the most perfect stones. Death of Judge Wooda Indianepelis is reported as sudden. Jeopardizing rail plans, a near-miss on closing Milin Pitu is noted with wage scale talks looming, affecting nearly 100000 workers.
Index page highlights include weather forecast heavy heat nationwide, strike order affecting 20000, Atlantic Express train wreck, Santa Fe earnings growth, Western Union personnel change, Kansas news items, social notes, police court briefs, summer theater notices, and various locals like Topeka society and editorial notes.
In a July 9 incident at Panther West Virginia a mob attacked a room where Peter Picawan sought refuge after allegedly insulting a white woman. Price fought back with two knives, killing George Hooks and P M McGraw before escaping through an open window. two others were wounded. Authorities captured Price and moved him to safety as crowds dispersed.
Bevelle, manager of the Western Union telegraph office in Topeka, is relieved after a small cash shortage and lack of due diligence. A. H. May of Leavenworth is appointed to replace him and arrive to take charge. Superintendent Horton questions prosecution, citing bondsman and company protection. Bevelle’s exact loss remains undetermined.
Chicago June 2 An official statement shows Santa Fe system warns expenses and records for last month. Gross earnings reach 4 807 478 up 3 736 442 from last year with net earnings of 2 025 59 an increase of 7 608 70 for May. The seven month period fiscal year shows net income of 20 027 with ongoing growth described as a major railway development.
Bermuda June 2 The British transport Armenian arrived with 950 prisoners including men aged 72 to youths 17 Crowds gathered along the sound as guard gunboats kept watch Onlookers pressed close for a glimpse of the Boer captives who reportedly have no complaints about their treatment
The United States Reduction and Refining company is incorporated in Denver with a 10 million capital, 4 million preferred and rest common. J. Tutt of Colorado Springs serves as president. It plans to absorb several mills in Colorado and Florence, while officials deny any merger with American Smelting and Reining.
The state board of authorities faces a flour war with Hour orders. Chairman Heary Allen will settle the dispute by having secured samples analyzed. Samples were taken to Lawrence where Prof Bailey from the state university chemistry department will test them to assess relative nutritive quality.
The article reports Frasier accused in a libel case tied to a forged affidavit. It notes police involvement, a mayoral appointment rumor, and Frasier's denial while questioning his fitness for a sanitary officer post. The outcome of the civil action remains unresolved.
In district No 4, coal miners and operators reach a wage and terms agreement effective across areas including Osage Scranton Plessenton and Rich Hill. The price for burning out a ton remains 6 cents. mutual concessions on blasting powder and blacksmithing rates are noted while negotiations continue with Missouri miners and Leavenworth county. John Mitchell, UMW national president, stays in Kansas City pending final arrangements.
Fournier led the Berlin event arriving at 1 38 this morning to a loud cheer from the crowd. Girardot finished second with a late time, Bruschen claimed third, and Dekuyt followed in fourth place as the field crossed the line in the late hours.
New York June 23 The Times reports a conference of leading stockholders at the Waltors Astoria tea t last night where a plan to reorganize the bank is approved provided stockholders approve. Investigations by counsel Cromwell and the bank examiner Raynor continue as they assess conditions with experts. deposits and future outcomes remain uncertain.
The Sporting Times laments the decline of British long distance racing and horse training, arguing English racing has become artificial. It notes vessels unfit for long journeys, yachts and Shamrock contrasted with Gipton, and calls for breeding American-stamp horses less exhausted by single efforts to restore strength against foreigners.
A blue book released in London on June 28 presents correspondence between Lord Roberts and Boer authorities over farm destruction during the war. Boers accuse British forces and patrols of barbarities, while Roberts argues burning farms was necessary to counter enemy tactics. Temperatures for major cities are also listed for June 22 and forecasts for June 29.
A 20 000 member strike threat follows a failed wage scale conference between the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers and American Sheet Steel Company in Pittburg Pennsylvania on June 2. President Shaffer says the strike targets all union sheet mills, with about 9000 workers affected, as the manufacturers reject a universal scale and propose only partial acceptance.
San Francisco June 29 The military authorities plan to muster out all remaining Presidio regiments on Sunday drawing a rush of soldiers to points south and east. The Southern Pacific expects to sell the largest one day overland tickets in its history with about four thousand soldiers departing east and south. Special trains will meet troops at the Oakland mole and depart late afternoon. This marks the first time soldiers have been paid and left for the east on the same day.
Baltimore June 2 a Pennsylva via railroad tunnel beneath the city caved in shortly before 2 this morning. The Philadelphia Wilmington and Baltimore express train leaving Union Station at 1 50 was caught in debris but no injuries are known. The Pennsylvania railroad plans to use the Baltimore Obie tunnel until tracks are repaired.
Millville and southern New Jersey glass factories plan month end closures after a highly successful season. Eastern plants, including Millville's, ran overtime to fill orders, but demand exceeded supply with many large foreign orders carried over to winter. Also notes a New York bank statement showing loans and deposits changes, with declines in various categories and a reserve figure around 242 million.
Washington reports no representation from Alaska on the Skagway flag incident. Officials downplay the event but warn it could affect British sovereignty claims if the ensign raised signals a shift in authority. The matter stands as an informal issue awaiting formal notice.
Former Kansas governor J W Leedy reached Valdez aboard the Elihu Thompson with his party in tow He announced plans to settle in Alaska and hinted that development there remains incomplete compared with the lower forty eight He will reside with his family at the Seventh and Keyatove avenue corner, where construction is underway
Edward Wider of Topeka treasurer of Santa Fe Railway is due in New York today aboard the steamer Etruria after months abroad. He plans a day or two in New York and Boston and hopes to be home in Topeka by July 4.
A dispute near Weer, south of Kansas City, ends with David Boulton dead and Walter Boulton mortally wounded. Robinson Bolton, his uncle George H. Bolton, and George’s wife fled into the woods after a gunfight that left five bullets in David and Walter. A pursuit followed as Robinson and George Bolton’s party fled. The Boultons have a brother in Fulton, Kentucky. This marks the seventh murder at Weer in twenty six months.
Yesterday's forecast for possible storms proved accurate with trace rainfall. Today continues warm and generally fair with a warm night ahead. Government thermometer records show a 73 degree minimum and lingering high heat across the area.
Washington reports no plan to reduce the nearly 6,000 strong force in Cuba. The continuation hinges on Governor General Wood and his confidential advice to the secretary, who will act per Wood’s guidance.
Pittsburg June 2 five steerers aboard the Atlantic Dress on the Mediwylvania Pailroch were derailed by a switch failure. Only three passengers were hurt, injuries described as of a serious nature. The wreck led to passengers being transferred to another train. An investigation indicated the track overran the embankment, with several sleepers thrown and boilers damaged.
The indeterminate text details contractors protesting bid bonds and surety requirements after a council meeting. It cites Wall & Henley and Rilenie & Rambey as groups awarded contracts and facing bond sums around 200 dollars, with several firms named in relation to the bonded obligations and bid amounts. The fragment references pavement work, crossings, and street projects as part of awarded contracts and the protest over bond tenderness.
A Topeka document describes payments to Kansas harvest field workers, noting many applications received and Mr. Pilko involved with LAP Bae. Officials express belief the council strives to secure fair pay, though many workers still cannot obtain wages. The report calls for continued efforts and notes meetings upcoming.
Fragmented wartime style item reports wheat samples, shipments to Topeka figure, and contract notes. Mentions Mr Potter Lote and individuals at Bee Tod Rodgers and Congrees rai Chas Curtin. References barley and beet supply for soldiers and post business leadership.
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