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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1901
Page
8
A damaged OCR item describes a fatal shooting during a failed botched robbery at a store. An unnamed clerk or bystander tried to stop looters and was killed by two gunshots. The suspects fled as police or authorities pursued.
New York reports that Lord Salisbury's recent speeches in Parliament display weakness and lack vigor. Observers note increased apathy and diminished energy in his public appearances over the past month, with seasoned politicians expecting more from him.
A notice from New York outlines plans to erect large shipyards at Jersey Flats II and involve Cragin synificate and harbor commissioners. Details address site near Bill Island and West Corrigention station, with city engineers and officials preparing formal hearings before final approval.
The latest investigation shows Deltech Welland, who recently threw a piece of fran at Emperor William in the areas of Eiremrn, was attacked immediately after. He fell to the ground as a mounted keeper over Kin, leaving the scene in confusion during the Temperacar s of Large Cities. Chicago March 80. Other city scores follow with Chicago 80, Minneapolis 23, Cincinnati 62, 6.
March report notes Senator Stewart expresses concern over amending the Hay Pauncefoote treaty to safeguard canal neutrality. Opinions vary on how US action could affect global trade and peace, with debates tying to US interests in the canal and broader Great Power relations. In Buffalo, three indictments are returned against John E. Tipton for grand larceny totaling 3,539.
Chicago March 19 By a unanimous vote the presbytery of Chicago pledged to raise 100000 during the next five years for erection of new churches in the city. An executive committee appointed at the last annual meeting will supervise work and formulate plans. Enthusiastic support indicated strong church expansion locally.
Reports from Dawson March 7 describe a chinook thaw melting snow on the Yukon trails. Private letters hint Premise Lanurfer and Mr Litton traveling north this summer amid ongoing transit changes. In Washington the agriculture department plans dairy export inspections and certificates to aid foreign shipments. Secretary Wilson cites millions saved by prompt medicine distribution for black leg disease across the country. A shipbuilding subsidy proposal gains legislative traction in Victoria while British Columbia sues over naturalized Japanese voting rights ruling.
The Cologne Volk Zeitung reports private correspondence claiming Ozar’s epileptic fits, occurring every four to six weeks, have ceased. It notes headaches vanished, voice and taste improved, complexion healthier, signaling overall recovery.
The New York March 19 report argues that the Review of the World’s Commerce 1900 implies U S recognition of Transvaal and Orange Free State as British colonies. The State Department Register 1901, prepared by the department, treats Transvaal and Orange Free State as independent republics. Both publications reflect official positions but neither can determine the government’s stance. the register carries more weight.
In Chicago on March 19 Drake Knox Oberlin Grinnell Lake Forest Missouri Western Reserve and Nebraska sent letters to the Western Intercollegiate Amateur Athletic Association secretary stating they would stand by the association Missouri and Western Reserve applied for admission and several others were expected to follow The colleges show unity in opposing the Big Nine efforts and favor a united stance within the association.
New York reports slow pace in applying for trainers licenses as the Jockey Club sees most big stables filling posts. Jockey Spencer has filed, but Sioen has not yet submitted. A weekend meeting will decide license matters ahead of the Washington gathering.
Michael Davitt has accepted an invitation to speak at the United Irish societies Lady day demonstration in Chicago on August 15. A letter of acceptance was received by Colonel John Fignerty. It is intended to have a delegation accompany Davitt from Ireland.
Actress Ada Gray reportedly near death in New York on March 19 while touring in East Lynne She has held leading roles in other productions but with limited lasting success The report mentions an alleged cure advertisement for various ailments by Arnold & Sea's drug story from North Kansas Avenue readers.
A Milwaukee Medical College student, Gillespie, was attacked by a fellow student after a confrontation over a sighted chair. He sustained a fractured skull, facial cuts, and is under doctor care with permanent injuries expected. Gillespie is noted as an exemplary instructor and balancing studies with duties.
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