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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1901
Page
12
In New York March 2 Hendes Capote president of the Cuban constitutional convention is quoted in Havana paper Path to the World criticizing U S actions. The remarks reflect Cuban frustration with the Senate approval of related resolutions and fear of diminished Cuban gains, highlighting regional tensions and broader foreign policy implications.
The 32d to sail faces a spirited contest with strong interest centered on the Somuteon affair. Commissioners expect the vessel to sail for home soon. The unit, part of the Southern artillery, receives scattered echoes and State Journal coverage.
Social notes recount Miss Jean Miller’s surprise celebration at her Trier street home hosted by Wil Herron John Gaven Dean Te and others. The item lists attendees and mentions theater outings, a hotel entertainment box party, and visits from Edith Thacher of Philadelphia to Lawrence and Topeka with various local figures noted.
A scrambled column on coal prices and local business names appears with notices for a national aid event and a WCTU meeting. The text mentions Kansas Avenue, Palmer judge, and church gatherings at 2 30 Monday evening with speakers addressing temperance and community topics.
A mixed set of social items, church notices, and personal mentions. Mentions include Mrs. Joe Cutbirth of Silver Lake, Mr and Mrs Earl hosting a pleasant surprise, and Miss Bennie Plum at Church of the Good Shepherd celebrations. Also noting a church service, a marriage or baptism reference, and a rental ad for furnished space at 104 N Kansas Avenue.
A fire at D C Cox pottery works in Gas City destroyed a brick building early today. One man, John Gurran, was crushed under debris, Cox the owner lies in a serious condition, and three others are badly injured with fears of more buried beneath the debris. The blaze raged without warning.
A freight collision near Knoxville on a March date fatally wounds two crew members and injures another. The deceased identified as DEII 5 and HENSON a fireman. A brakeman from the same crew is also noted. Investigators say the wreck resulted from an error in orders.
New York reports from Boston indicate Sampson will publish memoirs based on his naval career. He pledges to avoid sensationalism while noting personal recollections beyond his service with prominent navy figures. Publication timing remains uncertain amid official inquiries and possible memoir foundations.
New York dispatch from March reports no new communications from General Botha of the Boers. Cable messages describe a quiet front as the London correspondent notes.
A troubled hall faced audience worries over turnout as a New York concert program featured Debussy like passages and Liszt inspired passages. The program included Salome Saens piano concerto No 2 and Wagner pieces but the conductor Winderstein delivered a cautious performance with impressionistic effects amid uncertain numbers.
In New York on March 2 Chairman Bald win of the committee of fifteen reported there was not a single post room open in the city. He suggested possible further raids to gather evidence of police corruption as he discussed reviving the plan to search openly. The disbandment of the committee of five was noted as having been done without orders from a consultant.
General MacArthur lists casualties among U S forces with multiple branches named. Infantry losses include Thomas Krebel and Art Frank. John G Whatley suffered a shoulder wound. February 16 events detail Guinobetan Tazon and Jake Cox with various injuries. Fifteenth Infantry and Battery C personnel also noted with knee and arm injuries.
Jewett tells Governor Stanley Ha he is willing to serve as warden. Ambiguous wording suggests readiness to take the position, with confirmation of intent and potential appointment discussions noted.
Automobile drivers in Chicago halted work causing widespread disruption. Superintendent Jenkins asked for wage concessions of 1623 cents per hour, but company head Samuel Tosul, while in New York, indicated the request was beyond his power to grant. Awaiting settlement, operations remained halted.
The report states that the General Electric Sieenge of today uses over 30 percent more gas than previous benchmarks. The finding highlights efficiency concerns and potential shifts in energy policy for manufacturers relying on gas-driven processes.
Local report states a Wichita man confessed to involvement in a high profile matter. Prosecutors say the accused admitted to payments made by associates as part of the case. The entry notes expectations of unanimous support for a verdict or action from others involved.
General Powell Meyton of Arkansas arrives in New York with U S Ambassador Powell Giayton on a brief stay before continuing to his home state. The trip includes a return journey via Santa Fe routes at a total fare of 3195 dollars. A bank action against Barney Schreiber in St Louis seeks repayment of about 20000 dollars, alleging fraudulent acts to recover principal and interest. Water-related matters and a syrup product, Pine Syrup, are also noted in passing.
The fragmentary notice mentions a Ministerial union meeting and a theater program for Christmas week. It notes attendance by actors in the galleries and a planned talk by Mr Stitchett. The event aims to involve young people in city work and features a short address about Christmas city ruin programs.
A fragment notes the American Machinists Association proposing arbitration terms for machinists nationwide. It mentions a February start, a legal framework, and a potential for wage and work rules adjustments across unspecified plants and regions. Specific names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR.
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