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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1901
Page
1
President visited Vicksburg and Jackson on a tour down the Yazoo Valley, drawing large crowds and praise. He spoke of national unity and opportunity, receiving heartfelt welcomes from Mississippians and addressing veterans and citizens during stopovers at the state capital.
The presidential party reached Memphis, Tennessee, along the Mississippi, marking the first resting place of the journey. The party traveled from Washington through northern states, passing fields and forests, amid warm welcomes and a river gun salute. A cabinet meeting was brief with little new advisory action, while foreign dispatches and parade details drew focus as escorts and officials greeted the visitors on the riverfront.
Crowds packed into the city and lined streets as President William McKinley toured Memphis. Governors and volunteers received cheers, with McKinley praising Tennessee and the Spanish-American War veterans. A later banquet featured Josiah Patterson presiding, with remarks from Secretary of the Navy John Hay and other officials.
Albert Parker urges a full recount and a court‑supervised tally of all legal ballots to reflect the people’s will, challenging Col. Hughes and Judge Garver to accept a mandamus decision. Snyder discharges voters who supported Warner, citing routine monthly changes as he faces Topeka mayoral dispute and political maneuvering.
In a chaotic morning session, Snyder discharged several workers including W. T Horn amid a primary clash over Warner support. Horn claims he was targeted for political reasons while council members pledge to follow court orders and avoid unrest as Hughes appointments loom.
Paris May 1 The foreign office received Pekin dispatch announcing that French minister Pichon presented the committee report on indemnity. The amount to be paid is fixed at 3 260 000 000 francs. How distribution among powers will be arranged is not stated but the dispatch omits The Hague, leaving hope for a proportional share by each power through later discussions in Pekin.
A reported bid by a multi millionaire of Whitwellan birth for the Arden Del castle in the Camells country stirs intrigue. The ownership of Arundel castle is tied to dukes and earls, with no clear name, as correspondents puzzle over the buyer and motives. Several figures including Ella Wilkerh Astor and Pierpont are floated in unsettled rumors.
An archaic, fragmented text notes Whistler depart, a plea to seek out of the world, and mentions Kinley and Kinsey with congratulations to Buffalo and the Pan American Exposition. The document references George in Fortnerov and a presidential secretary conveying congratulations to citizens amid ambitious promoters.
Carrie Nation toured Kansas City delivering a mass meeting at Union Mission. She spoke of liquor, touted defiance toward police and Judge McAuley, and claimed a $500 fine was a bluff. Thousands packed the hall while crowds surged outside, and Nation left amid adoring but controversial reception.
Washington May 1 Gen MacArthur at Manila reports deaths since least with drowned bodies recovered. Names include April 17 John Leesmar 28th Infantry Corporal Jamen D. Mectit Robert L. Tinpa and many others from various infantry units. Also mentions Newmarket races and dividend declarations with unrelated details.
Sapt. John Player welcomed with a band as changes roll through the Santa Fe railway leadership. Mr. Mudge’s promotion may be announced today, with A W Towsley resigning to move to Richmond. Towsley’s replacement and broader reorganizations affect several departments and positions, including general manager of the Bouboard and Air Line.
New York May 1 The Createre of the Aichison Zepena Santa Pyret way declared a 2 dividend of 21 per cent on the common stock. The dividend payable June test it supposed to be a event-anead dividend making the rate on the tech 3 per cent. Prices Falling. Temperatures of large cities Chicago May 4 7 a. Weather forecast lists varying temperatures and southerly winds.
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