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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
5
Journal reports J P Morgan seeks control of North Atlantic lines including Leyland services with the aim of consolidating until a single global fleet. London and Hamburg offices deny overtures while observers note potential subsidies and a broader shipping trust forming among Cunard White Star and other rivals.
The Herald reports a whisky famine in New York with wholesale dealers anxious over restricted supply. A consortium of producers and millers keeps barrels off the market, raising prices. A clash involving Kentucky Distillers and Warehouse Co and executives Bradey and Cardese is noted as a dispute over buying up whisky stocks, with large future production anticipated but not immediately available.
New York reports customs officers return a portion of jewelry detained from Prince Henri de Belin after arrival from a steamship at Hoboken. The prince and an accompanying Belgian official were involved as the items, including a ring and heirlooms, were claimed to be needed for the prince’s necessities. earlier theft accusations and attempts at box and shawl checks are noted with modest valuation of the items.
A reader from 333 Madison Street praises a product line of pills from Foster-Mittenn Co. Buffalo N Y as a remedy for bladder weakness and kidney secretion issues. The ad promotes a Dean brand pill, urging trust and nationwide accessibility through Snowe Drugs and similar agents.
Customs officers seized a ring and a rack of supposedly valuable items after a three year possession period. Prince Henri indicated he would write to the secretary of the treasury to obtain the release of the remaining bracelet and effects blocked by technicalities.
A garbled May Day report from Baltimore mentions Reverend A F Bierger of Trinity Evangelical Taitherin delivering an address to Retail Dealers. The fragment hints at temperance rhetoric and social tensions around saloon culture and community ethics.
The complainant quotes a ground that it in a Worker arep while the defendant argues the Board of Trade mirrors a Bust nese to that of the bucket shop. The court is asked to find this. Plea asks declare veld the contract be Green the Board of True and the telegraph companies. The telegraph rampanies are given the exelu endlesine that each contract vislation of the Grterstat commerce act.
A fragmented obituary note mourns Inge a figure linked to local life and a building project. It mentions a Darphin event, a seaside setting, and citizens gathering to reflect on loss and memory. The text hints at a community tribute and the help of Ealvenss in the eye of the event.
Managers of the Dresden exhibit inform the Associated Press that North German Lloyd and Hamburg American lines will transport all goods from New York free of charge. This move aims to bolster the Berlin exhibit and ease shipments for the event. The announcement underscores cooperation between German lenders and American carriers to support cultural displays.
Berlin May 8 The chancellor Count Von Budow informs five deputies that a joint session of the diet is summoned for tonight to discuss the canal bill. Von Miquel, Prussian minister of finance, reportedly resigns. other ministry shifts expected while Hert Wilhelm may stay. Editorials in liberal papers deride the government as weak and admit turmoil, awaiting the diet’s fate as the emperor's reaction looms. Paris reports China indemnity talks with an estimated 1 050 000 000 francs, though final figures may adjust.
The former mayor of Lanchester, David Porter Roamnmiler, died in May from tetanus after fleeing the city. His remains were linked to a naval service in 1862, where he served as executive officer of the sloop Resch that attacked Confederate ram Ar Rensad. He was a relative of Admiral Porter.
Policeman S M Hall bound over yesterday on a charge of killing George Head. He posted a 5000 bond and was released from the city jail at five. Bondsmen residents of Topeka. Stockholders Show. Rogers locomotive works buyers, EG Smith and Frank P Hallgran, represented by New York syndicate, seek court order to confirm plant. Vice Chancellor Emery demanded one week notice to all stockholders. Cardinals in America. Bishop James F Quigley predicts within 25 years at least half a dozen American cardinals from New York Chicago St Louis and other cities.
Manager FR Water's Turkish Bath company presents The Beggar Prince in an operatic comedy with singing and dancing specialists. Tickets are 20 and 90 cents. Other performances planned for tomorrow include a matinee and an evening show by the same company. Shovel and Spades Trust New York notes a consolidation move among shovel and spade manufacturers with a possible Ames Shovel and Tool company forming.
A long list of property transfers including Jas Brewer to K A McFarland and Eliza Knott to Henry, plus various parcels in West Sixth Avenue Holmes addition and Walnut Grove. Notable entries include Morrow to Hotel Jehecay for 25000 with furnishings, and tax deeds to Mary M. Zimmerman and Rebecca Henry. Death of Capt Corbett reported from Chicago with note on his role in early aquatic sports.
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