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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
4
The item surveys political climate with notes on mayoral term fatigue, Roosevelt reception, prohibition campaigning, and a tangent on indemnity debates. It recounts a Pennsylvania sheriff halting mob action, and discusses education board actions while detailing early 20th century trade and manufacturing exports.
Recent treasury bureau studies show US exports of manufactured goods rising as a share of total trade. Europe imports 20 percent manufactured goods, Africa 41 percent, Asia 47 percent, Oceania 40 percent, and the Americas 47 percent, with the United States leading growth in those regions. Exports to Europe grew 57 percent from 1884 to 1900, while Africa and Asia saw even larger increases. The analysis notes the need to repair machinery and source refined machinery from the United States to sustain this trend.
A humorous miscellany notes social anxieties about advice from friends and women taking interest in social moves. It jests at wealth, marriage, and business rivalries, with quips about guests, furniture, and bed bugs.
A collection of aphoristic musings on wealth and poverty. It critiques bluntness and ego, notes the feuds between ambition and vice, and questions honesty versus selfishness in men and women. The prose reflects on marriage, judgment, and gendered perceptions with pointed, quasi-philosophical statements.
A garbled parcel of rural notices and anecdotes references drowning, weather profits, a missing Kilbe, a bloom, a peach crop damage, a birth day diamond, prairie does shipments, a possum capture, western moving schooners, saloon superstition, and an Indian from Chippewa Hill. The legible details show scattered local items with no single clear event.
A dramatic confrontation in Concordia ended with a shattered room as two local youths clashed in a storied battle. Farmers in Sewell County discuss mounting grievances over crops, prices, and a disputed settlement, while Halstead visions a circus and a Methodist picnic as rival events tomorrow.
The State Journal reports Rauwaa Grain Growers meeting in Salina backed establishing a Kansas City based central office to market and export Kansas and Oklahoma wheat. James Hotler of the Farmers Federation urged coordinated marketing to attract millers and exporters and counter trust practices. He argued direct farmer control would elevate wheat grade and price, stressing Europe’s demand for authentic Kansas hard wheat and noting current misgrading by elevators and inspectors.
A Kansan writer argues for establishing Wichita Salina and Topeka as wheat export hubs to reach eastern mills directly, citing elevator facilities capital and rail routes. He warns Kansas City’s role as a bottleneck and urges farmers to unite to form a direct-distribution system, undermining the grain trust.
The detachment lists 12 men assigned to the expedition, including H.R. Anderson. The contingent travels by land to Fort Ley where they plan to remain until Sunday morning. A return trip will be organized then, with the company preparing for further duties.
Banks of Topeka, promising to loan city funds to buy Santa Fe land pending bond sales, may now back the committee after the mandamus suit. Attorneys are reviewing the case as purchasing agent Bergundthal reports momentum toward funds. Local property holders warn negotiations would stall without timely money.
Sheriff Cook received an order from the Supreme Court to seize ballots and poll books in the Parker Hughes election case. City Clerk Bykes to tie up and deliver all ballots within three days for examination. The Supreme Court clerk will hold materials until the investigation is completed. The report notes a grand jury investigation in Jacksonville and mentions Ferguson and the Harris case in Milwuakee context, with other scattered names and details.
A bemused report notes state officials urged to rest after overwork as a palm reader offered prophecies. Two young women performed palm readings on a gallant stage in the state house, printing messages in pen and ink with a vacation theme per the cards.
Governor Stanley signs requisitions for Charles Riney Charles Idew and Edward Monroe. Riney sought in Kansas City for shooting and robbery linked to a Colorado case. Idew and Monroe nearing discharge at Leavenworth prison after involvement in a Colorado post office robbery and burglary at Carpon Adams and Co storehouse.
A historic note records the pest house at the insane asylum being removed after a smallpox outbreak. The facility had housed contagious cases temporarily before it was destroyed by fire to halt the disease spread.
Robert J. Roberts is expected to become chief clerk to J. W. Lauck, auditing freight routes for the Santa Fe system. The move follows the appointment of a previous auditor and is noted as a progression in the department. Roberts is described as experienced, with prior service in the internal auditing office and related roles. The change is anticipated to take effect soon, pending formalities.
Medical examiners delay is noted as work on muster rolls and registration continues. In San Francisco carriage makers settle wage and hours terms, affecting about 400 workers. Burton Hawthorne Burton appeals murder conviction from Marion, with a Supreme Court review filed. The Topeka event lists a Frida appearance.
Local notices report a handicap golf tournament planned by the Topeka Golf Club to be held Saturday at the new clubhouse with the building dedication included. Archibeau KeHam supervises a two week vacation from the quailing division of the post office as other city items note minor public works and social events.
The Kansas Real Druggist association plans its annual meeting in June. Amendments to the constitution and by laws require written member notices and a $2 fee covering $1 membership and $1 annual dues. Resolutions praise contributors, the drug trade, and local officials for their support and hosting.
State board of examinations announces a meeting to discuss a licensing or certification process. Members listed include C. Joinsten, A. Sheret, and W. Nazive with details on roles and location. The report notes successful examinations conducted recently.
Flint Ivren Payne and Frank Riley faced vagrancy charges in a police court on Wednesday. They gave the judge their usual hard luck stories and claimed they planned to work soon. The attorney argued for release as racing remarks floated about starting a time trial in court.
Former Kunst News editor and Woodward publisher B Bolton, now chairman of the Oklahoma Livestock Sanitary Board, praises Oklahoma prospects and outlines differing ties with federal inspectors versus Kansas. He notes Woodward News plans New York and Chicago branches and discusses inspector salaries and commissions amid regional policy debate.
The Epworth League annual convention meets in Topeka at Kansas Avenue ME Church. Rev J A Stavely opened the session with remarks, followed by Mrs Janet Kemp on homemaking and school work. Prof F A Lourd will discuss The Call to Service, with music by Mrs Warner and local participants.
The article discusses W A Whites famous story and his plans to publish next installments in Scribner's magazine and a forthcoming book. It notes a check from a previous tale funded a building for the Emporia Gazette and mentions Whites potential future works and real estate interests in Topeka.
An unclear report describes a reform school event with mentions of Gow Beas Thu, Mogeland and Bentdox ns. Attendees numbered about 290 as a bank in tine realce ake uti nici i ons ms ein Bentdox ns. The crowd is expected to be present for badge revelation and related proceedings.
The Chicago paper reports TT. Suudder, district manager of Mutual, in Wichita, as part of a noted insurance matter. Devlin is mentioned among the parties, with a $100,000 claim linked to the case.
Fragmentary obituary listing indicate a local death notice for residents of Kaneen City with scattered names, ages, and service details. Reading appears damaged but suggests funeral arrangements and connections to area undertakers. Further readable fragments may reveal exact names and dates.
May 3 Philadelphia reports delegates to the memorial convention of the Architectural League of America proceed in the city. Delegates from Cleveland, Cincinnati, Detroit, New York, Washington and other architectural clubs gather to discuss progress, aims, and future events at the University of Pennsylvania.
Right Rev. F. P. Maurer prominent Kansas Catholic died of heart disease in Wilson this morning while waiting for a train. For years he served as priest of the church in Salina and was a leading figure in Kansas Catholic circles.
A gasoline blaze at a large building in Chicago caused extensive damage and injuries. Fire chief reports two occupants including Mrs George Mulra severely burned while attempting to escape. authorities warn against entering the area amid dangerous conditions.
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