Will Boycott the Fair by Syracuse Ministers
A chaotic plea from Madhouse Ministers urges a boycott of a Buffalo exposition. The disorderly protest accuses the event of moral failing and calls for action at a city-wide meeting.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1901
Page
6
A chaotic plea from Madhouse Ministers urges a boycott of a Buffalo exposition. The disorderly protest accuses the event of moral failing and calls for action at a city-wide meeting.
A fragmentary notice outlines Revlyvals at theatres with a Scotland tour by Scotten Cohort company with mentions of Mrs Natios and Eileen in action at a Kin lumraph show. It also notes the Namoral Association of Claim Agents gathering in Cleveland and a mesh party at Glenwood with plans to move to Denver, plus expectations for Prof Sunsoela in Europe.
May 10 in New York reports speculation that Jay Gould seeks influence in a Western rail merger by gaining a New York outlet. Stockholders of the Lackawanna Railway are said to have received offers as Gould may push to include his faction in a broader Pacific railroad reorganization.
Shanghai reports say Field Marshal Count von Waldersee has told Chinese authorities his troops will not leave Pekin until the court returns and is publicly restored. French withdraw from the Shae expedition while the British may assume leadership, making a German retreat appear likely despite stern talks.
The Quadrennial United Brethren Church in Christ conference, in Topeka after May 10 in Frederick Maryland, approves a ban on tobacco for ministers on farms and modifies the apostles creed to avoid the word Hell. W. Moker elected general secretary of the church.
Princeton May 22 Ex President Grover Cleveland arrived home from a ten day fishing trip to Middie Huss Island near Toleto. He returned because of his daughter Esther who has diphtheria. The attending physician reports no change in Esther's condition and expects improvement hourly.
The division superintendent of the Santa Fe reports ongoing work on the new time yard set to enter effect in June. A new train from Newton is anticipated, a semtwand fast mail line with No. X segment, and potential reestablishment of aGuiftorain Limited section. Also mentions Major General Henry C. Corbin and his sailing plans related to the Philippines and Hancock.
A city council session confirms James Troutman as council member from the Sixth ward and names Mayor Hughes loyalists to key posts including Chief of Police Frank M. Stahl and City Engineer Sam McCabe. Donovans, Goodrich ousted, Carpenter and Jester named to police ranks, with other assigns to electric plant, water, and clerk roles amid partisan clashes and applause.
Mans and Kepley left out. Jesse Patton and Mr. Winans figure in bids delays. Winans defends sending bids to clerks, claims rivals Ritchie and Juuney caused tardiness. Council to consider report of appraisers on twenty nine pavement blocks. Kansas avenue street will be widened to 90 feet. A new petition to be presented next meeting. Frank P. Lindsay bond as prosecutor Jules approved. Signers Robey Neal and Tos Chase.
A portion of the sidewalk at Central Music hall collapsed during demolition for a department store addition at State and Randoph streets. One man died, another fatally injured, and seven others hurt including Joseph trussed with two teeth broken, Faeeph Ewing with body injuries, and an unknown man badly bruised.
Rear Admiral William S. Schley arrived in New York on May 2 and visited St Luke's Hospital where a patient named Highar is being treated for blood poisoning. Schley spent two hours at the hospital and appeared encouraged by the visit before departing for home.
Rapid-fire notes report a Montana blaze destroying wool supplies and a two story residence, with cedar and oak piles lost. Other items cover a gunboat departure from Gochuck to Memphis, Kipling copyright suit ruling for the Putnams, a village destruction near Rantensa with 15 bodies recovered, treasury balances and a gold reserve, the Ascania ashore near Aeli reef, a postal funds misappropriation case in Lockport, an earthquake in Caracas with property damage but no deaths.
Local plans show Barnum will transfer an old residence from Van Buren Street to his lot at the Twelfth Street and Topeka Avenue corner adjoining his current building site. He also plans a smaller dwelling on the Van Buren lots. Separate notes cover McKinley’s greetings to Mexican War Veterans in Fort Worth and Kansas flour interests discussing London bureau setup.
Dr Johnston of Lakin was elected president of the state board of medical registration. F Hatfield, Grenda, was named vice president with Henry W Ruby of Topeka as secretary. The board prepares registration and examination rules and sets fees from 3 to 10 dollars. About 2,000 physicians must register by September 1 under penalties for unregistered practice. The board schedules preliminary work and extended sessions from July through September for diploma holders and practicing doctors.
The Philippine commission passes the weather bureau act and approves a 2500 loan per province to aid expenses. Taxes due by end of 1902. A one peso annual registration tax on males over 18 with soldier exemption. Nonpayment disqualifies from voting and carries a 200 peso penalty enforceable on delinquents. Land registration system pending. Provisional officers’ deputies and clerks exempt from civil service until March.
Fred Wellhouse, apple grower from the city, says prospects are excellent with a full crop likely. He notes the canker worm did minor damage in the northwest and a tent caterpillar in Shawnee county. A New York horticultural paper predicts a half crop for the state, but Kansas overall should enjoy a full apple harvest despite spring storms.
In Buffalo on May 2 1900 President Ding of Mexico sent a telegram to Pan-American exposition director general Mr. Buchanan. He extends congratulations to the fair’s organizers and praises the exposition as a notable inauguration of a new century, marking a salute from American civilization.
Kansas plans harvest staffing with workers drawn from MissourI Illinois Indiana and Ohio. Director Gerow reports inquiries from these states and expects harvest to begin around June 12 in southern counties. About 120 men registered after county clerk George noted returns and published notices for applicants.
Col Alexander Hogeland, described by the paper as a cure few man, will deliver a lecture this Thyra day afternoon before the State Journal office newsboy of Topika. Attendees will receive a Badee of the Boys' and Girls' National Curfew Association. He plans another talk at the reform school for the boys this evening with an illustrated lecture.
Hall Lithographing Co completes contract with council for city map. Worn engravings and color additions show differences beyond city limits. To engrave this figure requires ongoing lithography work for months.
Venezuela objects to a proposed arbitration of all pending claims tied to the renewal of diplomatic relations with France. Caracas cites last Revolution unsettled matters, while Paris has not yet accepted the arbitration proposal. Unclear if France will agree to the plan.
Vice President Roosevelt plans a late June visit to Cripple Creek and Victor in Colorado to attend the Rough Riders reunion in Colorado Springs from June 23 to 25. He will spend two days sightseeing and receive local receptions during the trip.
The market report notes erratic activity across commodities and livestock with mixed futures. Mentioned are contracts for cars and fuels, Chicago Livestock Market figures, hogs and cattle trends, and Kansas City shipments while weather hints at variability impacting prices.
A fragmented text references Water Marvel Fork and a New York context with names like Sager Atarko and Pegpad muiet Chinen. It mentions market activity, stock exchanges, dividends, and speculative pool operation themes. The garbled OCR suggests a discussion of financial actions, potential regulatory control, and questions about the market’s future direction.
Fragmentary OCR text describes weather, market activity, and local incomes with scattered names and places. It mentions winter showers, a market, and references to New York and Pennimanrd, with unclear dates and many garbled terms. The piece reads as a rough, damaged historical news fragment lacking coherent events.
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