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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1901
Page
5
Machinists Union reports widespread support for a nine hour work day without wage cuts, set to begin May 20. Over 1,500 machinists joined the Bay ton lodge last week as locals across the state signal backing, with many adopting a one hour shift pattern and some preferring the night shift.
Philadelphia May 24 A Bethlehem Steel led Cramp shipyard merger appears likely this week as negotiations near completion. Bethlehem’s executives say a sale of stock may force buyers to take all remaining shares on equal terms. The purchase price eyed at about 90 dollars per share totals roughly 18 million dollars.
Wilkesbarre Kingston and Nutley report machinists idle as strikes spread. Kingston workers threaten to quit by Wednesday with replacements likely. In Beranna Dover and Buffalo, machine staff join stoppage while amassive wage conference opens in Toledo for bottle and glass industries with union and manufacturers deliberating amalgamation and labor strategies. Berlin denies Germany Austria negotiations on a European league against the United States as diplomats say no talks are known.
Confidential Clerk Is Short New York May M-E I. Chetwood, for the Iast Ti in the employ of Bree ars, was arrested today. He faces charges related to short and misaccounts totaling over SLO.
Mr and Mrs 4 H Ladd hosted a reception at their home at 136 Claysnet on Monday evening celebrating their twenty ninth anniversary. Lanterns lit the porch and lawn with palms and flowers decorating rooms while light refreshments followed, attended by a long list of guests and many gifts. Notable attendees included Mrs O J Shannon and Mrs A C Markey among others. a federation meeting and Helianthus club events were also noted along with several local notices.
Topeka and Beloit area society items mix with travel plans church notices and civic events. Residents such as Mrs Frank Merriam, Mrs A C Jacques and Mrs J Aam host gatherings while others plan trips to Milwaukee Chicago and Peoria. city officials work on repairs and events at the Auditorium and Potwin park with county and state meetings upcoming.
A collection of Topeka items lists various local people and shifts: J B Case from Abilene visits, William Allen White to read an unpublished story at Topeka High School May 22, Cyroe Leland named federal building cantentan, W T Hoyt relieved, Oakland, Kansas officials, and James Smith with William H Smith linked to state posts. City engineers discuss contract limits, brick plant reserves noted, post office staff adopting shirt waists. References to Topeka officials, and readers learning about municipal and federal appointments amid a busy local scene.
Fragmentary report notes a shortage of tubers for sale in canteens and rationing fears. A stenographer was authorized by a public consumer protection office to file names. officials say any applicant can likely obtain fonts, while railroads grant no significant updates.
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