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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1901
Page
4
The piece surveys diverse topics from Roosevelt claims and Taft era debates to party shifts and economic concerns. It notes Hammond and Hanne debates, tariff questions, real estate trends with non resident ownership, and calls for patience as political plans unfold.
A garbled OCR piece offers scattered lines about anger and restraint. It mentions Moe, a possible menacing season, and references to relationships, family roles, and a tense moment. The text is largely unreadable but hints at drama and social expectations.
In a busy county scene residents report a parade presence and local snubs toward a named individual. Reports note 800 gopher scape to County Clerk Moore by Friday. A Wamege girl visits family, Kansas authorities restrict game birds, and revival notes show cottage prayers in Hiawatha with ward meetings at Hovey residence and Mr. Gaston home.
Secretary Wilson confirms district 15 order for a nine hour day and 12 percent raise with a nationwide strike looming. The action, set to begin next Saturday, would affect 600000 workers and potentially halt public works contracts and the Rapid Transit subway if employers do not comply.
On May 13 the Arkansas river water dispute was filed in the U S Supreme Court. Kansas seeks to stop Colorado from diverting water. Attorney General Post argued for Colorado in opposition, and the court took the motion under advisement with time allowed for objections.
The city clerk of Topeka, Squires, submitted his resignation as employment agent for the city. He asserts he has plenty of work to do and will not attend to duties of the employment agent. The meeting discussed removing him but stated removal would not affect his tenure as city clerk.
Hood's Sarsaparilla presents itself as a constitutional remedy that cures catarrh and various skin and blood conditions. It asserts it purifies the blood, strengthens nerves, boosts appetite, and restores energy, with numerous testimonials urging readers to try Hood's only today.
City discussions reveal the mayor may appoint a replacement without salary. City Clerk Squires notes the mayor’s right to substitute, and the council may not support salary. The idea of a free city employment agency is praised by Election Commissioner Williams as a trend among towns.
All skilled men in the mechanical department from Chicago to Albuquerque will receive wage increases after a conference between the International Machinists association local committee and management. The agreement raises daily pay for those under $3 by 5 cents and those earning $3 or more by 10 cents, with gang bosses gaining 8 cents. The settlement followed peaceful talks and details were arranged for the Chicago to Colorado line, with the rest completed later in the day.
Mrs Elisa Cook dies Sunday aged 61 at her home 1013 Dyer Street born in Franklin County Pan February 2 151%. Lived most of her life in Topeka. Funeral arrangements note Dr Menninger M D Kansas Avenue. Tel 19 residence 1251 Topeka Ave. Office hours to 5. Don’t let skin conditions suffer glossed by dubious remedies. Dean’s Gentle Cure advertised as safe for delicate skin.
Two council meetings set for tonight. A 7:20 special session will review the payement appraisers report and pave bids. At 8:00 the regular adjourned meeting will consider the city engineer's estimates for 16 pavement blocks and other central business.
Incendiary blaze destroyed a barn on Harrison Street with its contents including a Morse and two carriages. The barn belonged to Mrs. Jane Thomp, with a fire occurring in the early hours of Sunday.
May 12 Stockholm first chamber approved the army bill by 97 to 41 votes after amendments. expenditures increased by a coroner, bringing the total to 45,000. Other dispatches report rail executives planning talks to restore freight rates, and ongoing legal maneuvers in U S courts.
Internal Revenue Collector M W Sutton is in the city today while work finishes a West Tenth Avenue sidewalk. James DeMoss faced district court for alleged Tromp store theft. Major T J Anderson attends a Knights Templar convention in Salina, returning Wednesday. Weather notes adding a 66 high and 42 low with generally fair conditions. About fifty election office job applicants. two girls sent to Beloit for hotel work. Police station renovations progress with painting and a new court room, window casings updated. J B Johnson leaves town after a week of street performances and a self written appeal to the mayor. Various dispatches touch on legal opinions, labor disputes, and suffrage debates in distant notices.
A fragmented collection notes Lew Wood's new song The Song of the Shell with publication details and local performances by Hycat James Moore and Holman. It adds notices on Topeka opening events, street railway franchising in Lawrence, and Independence summer theater.
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