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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1901
Page
6
A damaged OCR note from Washington reports Kansas diary figures and feed acre details for cattle, with unclear percentages and terms. The fragment mentions irrigation, dairy, and wheel acreage, hinting at agricultural statistics but lacks coherent data or dates.
May 11 report states the Gurley and Johnson brokerage firm doors opened, with senior partner Gurley promising local insight as investigators disentangle tangled accounts. Officials caution that many details cannot be stated, while figures suggest substantial sums in dispute.
Senator Burton said federal appointments would not be announced until spring or fall and declined to name nominees. He noted four applications for revenue collector were turned down, and other callers included Cong Charles Curtis and state figures from Osage City and nearby towns. George Findlay stated Burton’s election prospects remain solid.
The state Sander School conversion convention concluded its week in session with speakers at the Auditoriam. Attendees departed on Thursday as trains moved out, marking a successful event in the association’s history. James H. Lila, wrongly identified as vice president, is from Abi fone, according to Mr Littie.
W G Cheney secretary invites all farmers and stock raisers of Shawtoe to a 2 oclock Saturday meeting at the Commercial club rooms to consider subscribing to capital stock of the Topeka Exposition company. Part stock is in Topeka and more will be sold. county and state support discussed. The plan aims for a strong exhibit with expected representation from across the state.
Kansas Democrats led by J Mack Love reject a fusion or union plan to unite with Populists for the next state campaign. Love, traveling from Arkansas City, plans talks in Topeka with Topeka Democrats on the union issue and warns that dissolving their party would erode its state organization and credibility for national conventions.
Edwin F Uhl of Grand Rapids Michigan died shortly after noon at age 70. He served as assistant secretary of state and as ambassador to Germany under President Cleveland. He later practiced law in Michigan and was active in Democratic circles.
The article reports no cabinet meeting this week and notes that a meeting may be held next Monday at the Scott residence if Mrs McKinley’s condition allows. It describes press and telegraph strain from the presidential party’s presence and mentions a special service at Bush Street synagogue and a new treatment trial for Mrs McKinley. It also covers sympathy from Chinese communities and details her deteriorating health during the El Paso to San Francisco journey and medical consultations with Dr Hirschfelder.
The 16 year old girl, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J J Brown, died after oil from a lamp exploded. She endured five hours of pain before death. Mrs Brown was sewing at a machine when the lamp toppled, causing the drop leaf to crash and the burning oil to ignite.
A fire incident left a child severely burned while two men and Mrs Brown aided, one man restrained the child as flames engulfed the clothing. The child cried for water and died at 4 30 pm despite efforts. Mr Brown, the child’s father, works at Lee Jones drug Bruce.
The Journal of Commerce reports a de facto settlement between Morgan and Kuhn Loeb interests over Northern Paris, aiming to weave the Northwestern roads into a revised community of interests. Harriman factions gain board influence, Union Pacific protection looms, and Northern Pacific stock moves may be restructured into Union Pacific bonds.
Eastern Star adjourned after a record attendance at Topeka with the installation of grand officers. New matron Low A. Olmstead of Anthony will travel to Tipple for select trusts. Names named for appointive offices include Crumble Dudre Cit grand parnh her Yates Center grand chaplain Pullman Kansas City grand altar Gordon Topelis grand truth Kirkpatrick Prestonia grand Esther Bryant Lincoln grand Martha Dougherty Newton etc. Denver bond sale annulled by Republican city council after Democratic administration. Pediatric teething remedy ad notes a Mrs. Byows endorsement.
The document lists multiple individuals including George Fiohardeen of Weir City, Oxwerd Keegan of Pittsburg, John T. Stewart also of Weir City, Erasmus Haworth Lawrence of Bf Achermerhort, J. Crawford of Topeka, Charles K. Holli Gay of Topeka, W. Orr of Atchison, and C G Welles of Galena, with towns such as Braidwood and Pittsbun.
Chitago May 47 reports indicate George H. Phillips has nearly closed his May corn deal. After sharp gains this month, deliveries rose as he sold and the market traded around 9 1/2 to 9 3/4 cents per bushel, with brokers in close contact suggesting he was out of his May contract.
The National Association of Machinists executive assembled this afternoon to prepare for a possible general strike. They will report on the Toronto convention and stay ready to mobilize in Chicago, Toronto, and elsewhere. President OConnell said averting a general strike is impossible. Also, Goldman Sachs plans a $200,000 gold shipment to Holland tomorrow.
Chicago May reports show fluctuating wheat prices amid cautious buying and steady to fair demand. Receipts valid for contracts scarce. notes on Minneapolis and Detroit markets, with cattle and dairy activity described, and Kansas City livestock trade showing varied prices and steady demand.
Fragmentary OCR text covers stock market items and prices across New York Money Market and cotton notes. Mentions Bellere and Wilkie, brokers and brokers, May dates, prices, and various entities with limited readable names.
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