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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
4
A jumble of editorial snippets and notices from the Topeka State Journal recounts political chatter, museum news, and convention optimism. References to Morgan, Northern Pacific, Allen White, and J Pierpont Morgan mix with observations on art purchases, bread and butter discourse, and growing convention season activity across cities.
Sir Henry M Blaniey argues in the June Success that trusts threaten competition and may monopolize prices. He cautions that monopoly allows price setting, hurting consumers abroad and at home, with tariffed goods already costly in England. He warns of a potential cycle of price hikes to preserve dividends amid global trust power.
Chicago school leaders debate excess in graduation gifts and finery. Superintendent Cooley warns against lavish displays as the board seeks a compromise limiting presents for graduates amid concerns about costs and democratic ideals.
The text argues graduation day reveals public school class distinctions and urges boards of education to push for egalitarian practices. It contends poor families face unnecessary expenses and that wealthier and poorer students should not be subjected to wealth or class markers, calling for broader fairness in schooling.
It is reported that JW White, chief clerk in the Santa Fe disbursements office, will be promoted to auditor of freight receipts at Los Angeles. White has long been with the Santa Fe, and the appointment is believed to be imminent, though confirmation is pending.
Probate court designated Thomas R. Lyons uncle as Conservator of Princess de Chimay formerly Clara Ward of Detroit. Lyons, bond of 10000, cites her incapacity to manage wealth after spending millions since 1804 and incurring debts, including a February Cairo claim of 50000 to cover Winans debts. Lyons to oversee estate. prior spending in Paris and Cairo noted.
An ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as vital for spring health. It promises a strong appetite, purified blood, steadier nerves, reduced fatigue, and boosted digestion and vitality, urging readers to choose the proven remedy without delay.
An old testimonial ad extols Hood's Satsaparilla as a reliable spring blood purifier. Mrs. Stns of Passaic New Jersey and Miss Erez Conopme of Washington D C share that the remedy banishes spring fatigue, restores energy, and improves overall health.
Snow Topeka was chosen president at the Kanss Pharmaceutical Association session closing with a ball and reception at the Auditorium tonight. Officers named include J. W. Cookson Kingman first vice president M Jogells secretary E Lair Topeka and G Gehring Wichita treasurer A E Topping assistant secretary. The convention praised as one of the largest and most successful ever held in the state. The next meeting place to be announced.
Notice of a partition sale of the Johneve estate bidding by Shoritt Cook at 19 o'clock. References to Ware Torpend and other names appear, with thanks from J. W. Gormley and family for support during the loss of a wife and mother.
The Navy Department reports shipyards, including Union Iron Works in San Francisco, building two armored cruisers named California and South Dakota under acts of 1899 and 1900. Contracts require coastal construction, price ceilings near lowest bid, and prohibitions on transfer of interest between parties.
Governor Granley urged the Free Employment Agency to supply a suitable man for an all around role. The move aims to streamline the executive mansion staff with cheaper, more efficient help, reflecting the administration’s push for internal reforms.
Reports from Topeka recounts include smallpox cases at the pest house dropping to two, with none in the city, and Governor Stanley noting $2.20 spent on furnishing the executive mansion as work continues. Pavement grading starts Thursday on Jefferson Street, College Avenue crews, and brick edging to begin tomorrow. mentions Kane’s butter and a misracked sealed record, plus a substitute photograph and $500 appropriation for a glamis cast.
In North Topeka various residents are noted leaving for trips and visitors arriving. Names include Will Kinsaman traveling to Kansas City and James Garrett heading to Oklahoma. Pauline Groen to visit parents, Hannan to New York, and Mrs. Courtney selling hats at a shop on West Gordon Street. The Misses Kimball host a sewing shower for Bertha Smith at 215 West Gordon Street. The Argonaut club met with quotes from George Blot and discussed English history. Walter Ogden receives notice of his son’s death in the Philippines, while Captain Henry Lee reports the death.
Walter Ogden left Topeka last spring with several young men to serve in the Philippines and died in battle. Captain Lee reports the burial with military honors and the return of his remains to the family as soon as convenient. Some of the woman's effects will be sent to his parents. The notice quotes the fallen soldier’s motto and marks it as the first official notification to Mr and Mrs Ogden. The news came via daily papers from a letter dated earlier from the front.
Carrie Nation sends a fall message from 400 Van Buren Street urging supporters at the Home Defenders meeting. The note promises continued defense by the honorable group and closes with a signed salute. A West Side Gun Club five bird shoot occurred at Garfield Park Tuesday afternoon with reported results.
An unclear clipping centers on Huscoe and a tumultuous local event. Names and places are fragmented, but the story hints at a violent incident or confrontation involving a teller, a bird reference, and a reference to Bowe. The exact actions and outcomes remain obscured by the damaged text.
Sergeant Go and Officers Walker and Lucas raided a place at S16 Kansas Avenue, led by air George Simmons and W T Kiley. J M Barris was arrested. The Senate of the plken raided by the amaitier was also visited. Cases set for hearing in police court on May 28.
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