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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
13
A defense statement questions the fairness of proceedings and the judge’s handling during the King case. It argues witnesses and the public press risk injustice, urging careful review of procedure and evidence while noting limited firsthand knowledge.
A garbled reader letter discusses skepticism about ads and proofs in a Rockford publication. It claims a medical graduate writer and proofreader mixed with dubious claims to promote a Grape-Mall Food product and recounts a personal improvement after using it.
A statement credits the officer as sincere and conscientious in enforcing the city ordinance on humane treatment. It says mistakes are due to error in judgment, not oppression, and notes the officer seeks proper conduct in arrests for violations.
The Kansas livestock sanitary board expanded powers and announced new appointments. John H. Johnson and others were named inspectors and liner rider, each to draw 3000 per month for a full year, with some positions limited by seasons. The new law restricts Texas cattle introduction except for immediate slaughter and directs inspection fees into the treasury.
St Louis March 21 General Superintendent K A Peck of the St Louis, Tron Mountain ve Swithorn railway resigns with resignation accepted. J M Herbert named successor, chief of Kansas and Colorado Lines, Missouri Pacific, Crawatomia Kansas. Exposition headquarters in St Louis. March 22 preliminary steps in forming a railroad brotherhood at the World’s Fair grounds in 1903 discussed by railway magnates. Home for retiring members planned, with talks of building and accommodations. Baltimore March 22 Mrs Harry P Robinson, daughter of Thomas Lowry of Minneapolis, reported dead in New York hotel incident.
Washington dispatch reports Ameresa Ammunition sues Driggs Seabury Gun and Ammunition Co of New Jersey alleging unauthorized use of the Frankford arsenal to manufacture shells for Colombia. The War Department and officials declined comment while Driggs Seabury denies any basis for the charges and says it has not engaged in controversy.
In Payne Ohio on March 23 Lance Hogarty a wealthy farmer set a fuse under dynamite in his field and exploded it killing himself. An inquest concluded the despondent man ended his life by placing the explosive in a large satchel and lighting a fuse.
A jumble of notes from Topeka items reports smallpox cases and quarantines at 218 Harrison street. Otto Kushne tours Chicago on business returns Monday. The First Lutheran church buys new carpet and piano. Women gain city political influence with campaigns and posters. Public notices include school and church events. topeka flour mills send 25 to 35 carloads daily. court room completion delays loom.
Troops occupy the center of Marseilles while cavalry patrol streets and infantry guard docks where about 1900 dock laborers work. Rioters and striking carters clash, wagons are blocked, and police disperse small groups. Only a few carters continue work amid protective force.
Miners threaten strike or settlement as a conference on twenty-five points winds down at two sites. A decisive day looms with factions clashing over terms and a path to resolution.
Chicago reports the suffering of two corps of soldiers and engineers trying to build a telegraph line from Dawson City to Port Clarence. A miscalculation left teams miles apart. a relay expedition driven by reindeer was sent from Reindeer Station to prevent starvation. Lieutenant Smith and Grimm faced extreme cold, damaged footwear, and frozen extremities, aided by reindeer sleds.
President transfers Major John A. Hull from the judges advocate’s department to the Inspector General’s department and confirms his rank in the regular army. Hull is the son of J A T Hull of Iowa, chair of the House Military Affairs Committee and head of the Philippine Development and Lumber company. He plans to visit the Philippines during the congressional recess to inspect conditions there.
The Swift and Holliday's Drug Co announces sale of the drug store to a new owner at 522 Ranke avenue. Operations continue at the same location with stock fully ready and first class. Mort O'Donnell will head the prescription department. clerical staff retained. The new owner pledges to maintain high service and modern improvements.
March 22 report says signs of more trouble between masters and operatives in the cotton trade. After a surge in activity, tariff pressures and high raw cotton costs shrink demand, with India pushing for higher buybacks and China delaying purchases. Lancashire spinners face the same squeeze as US and continent firms, forecasting wage reductions if trade conditions worsen.
The Chicago Commercial club spent the day visiting the St Paul and Tacoma Lumber Company camp near Tacoma. They viewed manufacturing facilities and the waterfront, witnessed a 326 foot log being felled, and toured the mill and waterfront before returning to Tacoma for a formal reception at the Tacoma Hotel.
In the House of Commons Mr. Chamberlain stated that General Botha had voiced objections to the peace terms offered by General Kitchener and made no counter proposals. The government has only private telegrams beyond what was printed, noting Botha’s serious objection to Sir Alfred Milner.
An Indianapolis Press item reports claims of a patent remedy for sciatic rheumatism with testimonials from users and discussions of physicians' prescriptions failing to help. The piece notes strong results claimed by some patients and describes a promotional scene on Kansas Avenue with druggists offering the product.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds and owners. Hinne and wife convey S100 tract II Central highway, Schenck to Lary A. Hoek, Brigham property on 331 Ga fold avenue, McConoet and wife to Olander and wife, Betlineh lot 281 Garside Ave, Brig, Doherty and Derstey lot 12-26 and 17 Washington, and Fe tepiee with pigeon carla.
A New York press dispatch reports that about 30 000 regulars will be released from service this year with a plan to reorganize the force. The move aims to ease future obligations and adjusts the tempo of recruitment and discharge to match peacetime needs. About 20 000 more are to be discharged within the year as part of the broader retrenchment.
A distorted fragment discusses blood, strength, and class in vivid, uncertain terms. Phrases imply social hierarchy and survival themes, mentioning weak spirits, hunger, and a call to rise. The text reads like garbled prose or OCR noise from a period piece.
Police traced a man believed involved in a Burginre Puntland incident on March 2. Investigators found evidence suggesting a suicide attempt or related crime. The case notes confusion and errors in the report but centers on a suspect and police follow up.
A sharp reading of the State Journal notes an official, Kater, a rector at the e Dsurie railway, asphyxiated in his car during a blaze. The incident, linked to Vindivustuck uniotness, is described with fragmentary reference to Jumplhig and local authorities.
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