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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1901
Page
3
St Louis May 2 The new Pate Association opened its April meeting with ideal weather and a fair crowd. Spectacular track events dominated the program as Petti Mattre surged to victory in the opening race, while Wax Taper appeared the top contender in a close contest.
The unknown patroness and buyers at Fyoodtnn dispersal purchased Eminence, a 19 year old mare once winner of fuul races, along with other horses listed without pedigree. Dam of Herrmann, Eminence changed hands at a city sale noted for value and destinated to a farm in Bal near Atlanta with various broodmares.
Bisco led the Topeka Gun Club shoot held east of the city on Friday afternoon. Balt, Hall, and Isen posted top scores among shooters with Chariae Purrivic and Sea delivering notable rounds as Bisco now holds the highest mark in the event.
Baker defeats Washburn at saldwio by a score of 6 to 4. Balinte and Teet support Baker with strong play while Smith contributes offense and Trushein anchors defense.
In a Kansas City report Noftiger defends railroad bond policies, arguing counties and cities could seek redress from the railroad commission if bonds to railway companies are forfeited under a new law. He notes nearby officials view the change as limiting and meets possible criticism with assurances of value recovery for municipalities. Norteger, his Denver-based brother, accompanied him during the visit.
Rail market chatter suggests a single holding may give control of the Union Pacific and link to a vast 25,000 mile system. Rumors name Vanderhit and Merriman as players in a possible consolidation with Chicago and Northwestern, navigating a web of Wall Street activity and regional stakes.
Chairman Waiser states the railroad commission has acted on complaints by Miller and other independent grain buyers, notifying Grand Leland and Union Pacific to adjudicate grievances. Differences to be settled. trial to be set. Board plans to finalize system changes from ongoing correspondence, with meetings next week likely Thursday.
Logansport dispatch reports a city council session paused a resolution demanding Mayor George P. Mckee resign for alleged excessive drinking. Mckee, a Republican, has served two terms. Ohio Republicans set June 24 and 25 dates for the state convention in Columbus with Senator J B Foraker named as temporary chairman.
On a Tuesday night the Un shop and a new quartet of workers led by Taylor Todd Stockwell and Gndfrey began noon to midnight duty at the generator house. One switch engine lost a split trick as business lags. Walter Copeland, recovering from an appendicitis operation three weeks ago, was able to sit up today for the first time.
A garbled note from Missouri promotes a novel lure to aid Governor Stanley and the Arkansas fishing party, claiming a bright odor and magical appeal will draw fish. The missive mentions a box of lures, no iron, and directions for use, sent to George Clark amid party preparations.
Canon Bywater stated the Bethany college grounds paving issue was discussed with the council. He recalled an agreement made when Tenth avenue was paved that Bethany would not be asked to pave for five years. He cited costs of about $3,400 for Tenth avenue and said citizens subscribed about $600.
A new rail union resembling the American Railway Union forms in San Francisco among Southern Pacific workers and Telegraphers. The aim is universal railway employee solidarity nationwide, with a pension plan opposed by many employers. Older groups reportedly back the move while urging caution against internal divisions.
A railroad item notes a fast night train on the Missouri Pacific is expected to run by next Sunday with crews being assembled and road improvements planned after it begins. Also reports a wedding in New Orleans as Annie T Anderson and Fred Muegics wed. Santa Fe officials and locals attend.
Washington May 2 state monthly comparison reports April receipts totaling 47,767,851 with disbursements at 41,?68,015, yielding a surplus of 5,408,000. Revenue sources include internal revenue 9,359,08, miscellaneous 2,414,820, with overall receipts up 3,720,000 from April 1900. Expenditures by category rise in several areas including pensions, navy, and Indians while interest falls. For ten months total receipts reached 248,784,06, up about 10,100,000 versus last year.
El Paso May 2 Gen Hernandez will represent President Dinza at El Paso inviting Gov Ahumada of Chihuahua. Dinza asks to present compliments in the name of the state. Hernandez commands northern Mesive forces. Oklahoma oil fever prompts new charters in Guthrie Yukon and Oklahoma City.
Judge Owen P Thompson issues a peremptory writ of mandamus directing the Illinois Board of Equalization to assess Chicago teachers federation members as public officers. The case, brought by Catherine Gaginfield and Robert C Steely for a temporary writ, seeks to compel the board to perform its duties in the Sangamon county court. Writs will be served upon board members at the annual session.
A report describes a skirmish near Batangis Ise of Luson on May 2 with outlaws killed and others wounded. Rebels allegedly attempted to form a provisional government at Marindugus while Capt. Brwndtett served as a governor candidate. a native was appointed instead.
Fragmentary report from Des Moines describes a crowd responding to an event on Fourth Street. The scene references evacuations and rapid movement of people toward a central location, with unclear specifics about the cause, parties involved, or exact timing.
Butte Montana May 2 reports say the United Mine Workers have invested 50000 in Amalgamated Copper Company shares. The union holds the stock in its name with two individuals owning the shares elsewhere. The move ties thousands of miners to the Amalgamated mines and may affect future labor trouble risks.
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