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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1901
Page
8
March 11 report from Dew Yuk cites President Hadley of Yale University asserting that a new imperial system may arise in Washington. He warns against entrenched interests shaping policy, calling for reforms to curb corruption and to align industry with public justice.
The Wyoming Valley Hine workers prepare to send a large delegation to the Cured Mine Workers convention in Hazleton. Charles J. Thain, district organizer, is among the delegates. Local activists express willingness to accept the current wage scale and push for coordinated action at Hazleton before the meeting.
Chicege March 1 1 Tribune reports University of Chicago student and athlete Frurst De Keyes Leftingwell will accompany the Baldwin Zeigler expedition to the Arctic region as the party’s Redivet of the expeditionary force. Leftingwell, a physics graduate and track and field veteran, is a member of the Paashe fraternity and has hunted in California and Norway. the voyage departs in June from Tromsoe.
Felmont syndicate cup defender progress marks steady pace toward April launch. News notes indicate vessel completion nearing, with internal fittings in final stages as Bristol area observers watch weather and sea conditions for trial runs.
A fragmented report notes tensions in Chinese ports as foreign nationals press for safety while officials clash with local authorities. It cites government intransigence, militant responses, and the need for measured action by Western powers to protect their interests and residents amid regional upheaval.
In Paterson New Jersey a revived plan seeks to form a dyeing combine named the World the effort faces concerns over feasibility. Promoters include Joe Geerne August Simon Kripscher Moss Robert Garder and Alexander dye works with Dos Passa a New York lawyer. Capital stock is expected to be about the amount to be determined.
President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers visits Scranton on March 11 to push for maintaining the 19 percent wage allowance in coal mines and to urge operators to negotiate with miners. He argues for a stable, continuous adjustment of wages through direct discussion with management and representatives of the miners.
Fragmented snippets reveal a bustling snapshot from local life. Mentions of Wes in Kansas, Martin in Lawrence, and a Hud dance amid city chatter hint at civic events. A discussion of a parade, contracts, dust values, and mayoral notes paints a crowded urban mosaic of spring routines and governance.
A distorted telegraph report from Montevideo notes excitement over General Estevan. Authorities announced his arrest on orders of the government after evidence linked him to rebel activity. Other arrests are expected as the crackdown begins.
Senator Baker is placed in the race by politicians hoping to join the St Louis Fair commission. They note a limited supply of ex senators and ex representatives to fill seven seats. Names like Thurn ton Lindsay and Mabrile appear as possible ex state members amid a crowded field of congressional applicants.
Rev De Tiebert of Macarthur cites rapid progress of Christianity in Japan in a Calvary Baptist service. He argues Christianity could become dominant within a generation and suggests Japan may align politically with the United States as Britain once did against Russia in China.
New York March 11 The Tribune reports the British military outlook is mixed as Mr Broderick's reform aims to restore a national force. Projections suggest a 100000 strong standing army, but recruitment remains slow and jealousy between regulars and Yeomanry grows over pay and drafts. South Africa’s campaigns temper enthusiasm for expansion of battalions.
Former President Cleveland had a near drowning off the Virginia coast in Back Bay. He and Back Bay club president Joseph Seelinger endured a sudden storm while out in a duck boat, reaching shore after dark. The party later sent six ducks by express to Princeton.
Schlatter, posing as a divine healer, was arrested in Seattle on March 11 under the vagramey ordinance. City police reported the suspect declared his own arrest and was taken into custody for further disposition.
A bustling program at the Crawford features Sfiss Curelif's dramatic wave with The Sorrows of Satan and The Pride of Jennico. Audiences will see James Hackett, Miss Blanche Walsh, and a strong company perform amid elaborate scenery and period gowns. The season promises notable productions including More than Queen with a stellar cast and Bertha Galand in key roles.
Distinguished comedian Robson receives a standing ovation in Chicago at the Grand Opera House opening night for the revival of She Stoops to Conquer. The performance, staged by Stuart Rebron, drew a large crowd and enthusiastic notices, with Robson praised as delivering the greatest success of his career to date.
Funeral rites were held in unusual circumstances for Joan Correa the breaker who killed himself after a failed murder attempt on Charles A Morrill his employer The twist Morrill paid all funeral costs while Correa s relatives asked to bury the man he had employed for over 20 years A California visitor attended seeking answers Morrill explained I am a Christian and refused to be deterred by the incident
The American Asiatic Association in New York reports a cable urging concern over a Russo-Chinese agreement and potential Russian control of Manchuria threatening American trade. It notes British sugar tax discussions and budget secrecy in London as context for economic tension and import forecasts.
Reports from storm ravaged Texas and Arkansas describe Pine Prairie Arkansas as completely swept away with many injured and two killed. New Boston and Tecoma suffer extensive damage as farms and rail lines incur huge losses. The 260 mile Texas rural area bears widespread destruction to homes and livelihoods.
A distorted Rio de Janeiro dispatch claims monarchist plots are denied but suggest government fears. It cites the cruiser Almirante Frozimto and a mission to Santos, while police are tightening controls and proclamations restrict public actions amid unrest.
A compact sketch of Max Muller as scholar and public figure. The piece notes his striking phrases Bow wow and Poon pooh as tools in language interpretation, references his clashes with Dr. Taylor and Andrew Lang, and recalls his prominence at Oxford and in university circles along with the boat race era and German Crown.
A garbled, partial excerpt mixing literary references and biographical notes. It mentions Matthew Arnold, a dog, and various figures such as Max Mullne and a sultan, with disjointed phrases about themes, honors, and a residence. The text is fragmented and contains numerous transcription errors.
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