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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1901
Page
4
The report discusses the Pan-American exposition staying open on Sundays and highlights broader economic news. It covers industrial activity in the United States, machinists strikes, and improved prosperity, with emphasis on wheat harvest prospects in Kansas and expected labor needs during harvest time.
A large machinists strike disrupted wartime production as members of the Machinists and Allied Metal Trades Union and International Union walked out after a meeting in Washington last Tuesday. An estimated hundred thousand workers affected nationwide faced dire consequences while industry waited for negotiations and a new labor accord to end the stoppage.
The text notes machinists in several cities seeking higher wages and shorter hours. It cites proposed shifts from nine and a half to ten hours and mentions wage changes from 26 to 20 cents in some cases, reflecting widening labor tensions and wage debates across regions.
An Authors Evening program at the Woodbridge School assembly features Allen White reading from United States poetry and Sheldon reading from an as yet unpublished volume. Mrs Wright Whitcomb will discuss Sandinia Bower's Investment, with music by Miesee Clark and a vocal solo by Tracy. Admission is twenty five cents with no reserved seats.
Troops from Ft. Riley arrive Thursday and request permission to camp on the fair grounds. The event includes exhibitions and a parade by soldiers, with activities planned for the local crowd and spectators.
Bids for paving Bixten blocks of Tobekie's streets are due by a city clerk's deadline with bidders waiting for approval. The article also notes a Whist Club tournament nearing finish and a May 21 China post office closure as military was reassigned back.
May 21 report from Orvana lists the new College of Agriculture dedication with notable attendees including Dean Bremnan J. G. Cosson and others. Separate London coverage notes the British House of Commons rejecting a no confidence motion by 360 to 122 votes. Local events include an Authors Evening and community notices.
This month over 60 building permits were issued totaling more than 150,000 with an average value above 1,000 per permit. Eighteen dwellings costing over 100 each are planned, plus several business blocks and public structures. Notable permits include T Seymour for a crane and brick shop and Capital Iron for a 94 yard shop on Holiday Street. Completion dates range from July to September, with several projects expected by early summer.
The Union Pacific posts an application to the stock exchange for 100 million dollars in four percent bonds, backed by a multimillion dollar collateral trust. It claims the funds finance the Southern Pacific purchase, but omits details on collateral and the yet unissued 360 million bonds intended to fund Northern Pacific stock.
The western portion of the state received heavy rain while skies fringe toward fair weather. Highs around 63 and lows near 48 accompanied northeast winds at 14 mph. Weekly precipitation totals listed for many counties include Lincoln two inches and multiple others with varying amounts. statewide data show widespread rainfall with a tone of unsettled weather and a pending shift toward generally fair conditions tonight and Wednesday.
Kansas insists on equity against Colorado as the case reaches the U S Supreme Court Justice Wert leaves the matter with a cover and a decision is sown in the petition. A single man may enter a plea demurrer or another form of answer while no further argument has yet been fixed. Colorado must answer before progress.
West Point reports show Colonel Mills, superintendent, endorses the dismissal of five cadets and suspension of six others after disturbances at the academy. Secretary of War discussed the matter with Mills and General Davis, who will rule on cadet cases.
Local items note C Childs of Cottonwood Falls to deliver the Memorial day address at Leadl. New government buildings await purchase and other civic updates. Reports cover injuries, rail road work, refunds on indebtedness, officials visiting Topeka, and local moves and appointments.
The Konpaey Choral Society met to audit the secretary and treasurer accounts regarding the production of The Redemption. Over 3600 will be cleared after expenses. The Vinewood park railway coaches have been shipped from Kansas City and will be ready for use in a few days for picnics at Vinewood. Government offices complain the new point office addition lacks a wash bowl in each room an important oversight. The Agricutures Journal reviews the twelfth report of the Kansas board of agriculture with two and a half pages of quotations.
President McKinley reviewed San Francisco schoolchildren on Van Ness Avenue. Thousands of children waved bouquets streamers and national colors as the president passed with the cabinet and officials. He smiled at the enthusiastic reception amid showers of bouquets.
Police believe a daylight dynamite blast aimed to rob the Cambridgeport National Bank caused a side wall blowout and injuries to ex-Cashier William F. The attack yielded no loot and appears to have failed. The four story bank in Cambridge’s business district was shaken for blocks, with damage confined to the building.
Former Congressman Charles A. Boutelle of Bangor Maine dies at McLean asylum in Waverly Massachusetts after months of brain trouble and treatment. He served in Congress representing Bangor and surrounding area.
Wichita Kan May 7 Archibald A Glenn city treasurer of Wichita died this morning at an advanced age He was at one time lieutenant governor of Kansas The machinists strike nationwide is unlikely to affect Santa Fe workers as concessions last week ease tensions. storms disrupted rail lines in the West with rain and hail but little damage reported including loss of two steel pin prizes on the Denver Rio Grande likely from the storm.
Local column notes visits and social events in Topeka with names such as Berth, Houston, Lambert, and Halderson. Residents travel, shop, and gather for gatherings, anniversaries, and church activities. Community members including Mrs Jett, Mre Bet, and Mine Berth are mentioned in daily life snippets.
An 19th century styled ad touts Totter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for weak nerves and stomach ailments. It promises relief from constipation indigestion dyspepsia nervousness fever and malarial state, urging readers to ensure genuine product is purchased.
The Metropolitan Trailway Co of Run City brings a nine figure damages suit to the Supreme Court alleging two juries were biased. Witnesses described split juror outcomes while Agnew argued over awards and proper sums. The case contends division and bias affected verdicts across two separate actions.
Miss Halloran oversees the Muslin Underwear and Corsets department as a large window display showcases fresh Muslin undergarments. The second floor features a wide summer display of Cambric underclothes at notably low prices, with a variety of trimmed gowns shorts and petticoats offered in multiple styles and lace trims.
Department sales showcase petticoats Cambric lawn ruffles and embroidery flounces with hematite tuckings and frills. Various styles priced from 85 to 2.00 include muslin ruffles and tucked cambric ruffles. Visitors will see additional items and special price reductions tomorrow.
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