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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1901
Page
4
A garbled Topeka State Journal page discusses Senator Carters river and harbor remarks, weather influences, and proposed bills. It mentions Governor Yates administration, inaugural ceremonies in Washington, and reactions to national candidates Roosevelt and Mariven, with references to racing, hunting, and a German carriage accident event.
Treasury prepared figures trace imports and exports by inaugurations from 1703 onward. The report notes gaps in early records, shows export surpluses since 1876, and highlights a surge in exports over imports in recent years reaching 644,926.28 for a calendar year. It also compares trade during McKinley’s presidency to prior periods, emphasizing growing export dominance.
The State Journal endorses James S. Warner for mayor, condemning W. F Hughes for flip flops on key issues and accusing him of aligning with disreputable groups. The editorial lambasts opponents and defends Warner as the faithful, capable choice for Topeka’s leadership. Nearby notes reference the St. Louis exposition debate amid Sunday closing questions in Congress.
Chicago to Buffalo trip yields little on policy as William J. Bryan declines broad discussion. He notes senatorial scarcity among leaders and hints at compromise, echoing Lincoln’s praise of large gatherings while avoiding lengthy debate.
At the instance of Councilman Weber a warrant was issued this afternoon for the arrest of Rufus Fragier a well known local character who claimed Weber offered him money for his influence in the election. The charge is criminally fibed. Weber attempted to have the false statement corrected but the charges were reiterated and an affidavit from the man was published.
Washington dispatch reports the secretary of war, on Gen Wood's recommendation, abolishing all export duties on Cuban tobacco after April 1. The effort aims to secure the Cuban end and follows the visit of a Cuban communist commission to the city. Also noted are presidential nominations and opera tickets for Seg
A compact 19th century medical ad notes Cure Sick Headache and biliousness sour stomach and constipation. Sold everywhere for 25 cents per box. Prepared by CL Mood & Co Lowsii Mass.
A Kansas list details officers under consideration for regular army commissions. Names include Ball, Frye, Schaefer, Shook, Bishop, Searphy, Myler, Holliday, Harvey, Hywersock, Carroll, and others from districts two through seven. They must pass physical and mental exams before commissions. failures trigger replacements. A separate query asks when Philippines based officers will be examined, with MacArthur to appoint a board in the Philippines in the fall.
United States engineer in charge of Mississippi river work says no money remains to continue levee upkeep this year, forcing a revision of the entire river program. Officals will meet in Memphis in April for general consultation as the crisis looms over flood control.
The Swift Specific Co markets S S S as a blood purifier and tonic that removes poisons from the blood and improves health from the first dose. It claims cures for blood poison origins including cancer scrofula rheumatism chronic ulcers eczema psoriasis and contagious blood poison with thousands of testimonials and free medical advice from Atlanta.
In Olpe near Emporia two masked highwaymen robbed Young & Detbolt store occupants and others at S A Steubens general store. They collected money checks jewelry and guns then forced victims back to town before escaping. Nearby a hangings report in Little Rock details three men executed for murder in Richmond.
At 6:45 last night Topeka firefighters rushed to three blazes as winter districts saw damage from a wood shed fire near 10 West Twelfth Street and a fire at a two story frame grocery at 91 Weet Street. The first building at 407 East Crane Street owned by Chas Owen and Susie Waggoner sustained about 20 dollars in damage. A third fire occurred in a ship’s bunkers in Norfolk, Virginia, with cause and extent undetermined.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a steamer’s voyage toward Santander with weariness aboard. The vessel, bearing a flare count of 1.148, neared Troe as Petr Sho was noted, but details remain unclear.
Fragmentary notice reports a major glass order and price point within the winds glass industry. It mentions figures like Jearn and Sheldon, with scattered references to vendors, locations, and transport routes. The text hints at deadlines and travel plans for tickets and exhibitions amid a clutter of obscure names.
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