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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports from Chicago that Palmer Phillipe has marketed a large crop of corn. Other items note labor strikes, political shifts, and national issues including Carnegie’s role, presidential events, and Supreme Court decisions, reflecting a tense early century atmosphere in politics and industry.
A discussion argues that ownership of coal deposits should be limited similarly to water. It asserts monopolies harm competition, noting that regulating access to essential raw materials preserves broad public benefit and allows multiple producers to compete fairly.
A fragmented Kansas city page notes a surge in demand for coyotes and attempts to replace fox hunting with coyote control across estates. Wichita figures appear, including an order for 74 pests and references to kennels and regional markets amid curious, misspelled prose.
Collector Sutton obtained warrants in the Hanana district for John Z. Miller general manager and John M. Levering superintendent of Harrison Butterine company. They are accused of defrauding the government by undervaluing oleomargarine revenue, with penalties including plant seizure, fines, and possible imprisonment. Revenue agent J B McCoy reviewed company books in St Louis as part of the case. The plant’s fate and arrest prospects remain under study amid questions about multiple packing house managers.
Two new smallpox cases surfaced at the federal prison in Leavenworth prompting quarantine measures. Officials isolated inmates and began thorough examinations as the facility weighs lifting the quarantine if tests prove not to confirm smallpox. Visitors from Ottawa were barred from the jail during the restriction period.
Saline Kansas May 21 report shows Saline County wheat acreage rising sharply this year. Farmers expect an average field yield of about 45 bushels per acre with overall production up despite some feed shortages. The community notes higher cheese production and increased fat cattle figures, while water usage and route deliveries in surrounding districts are adjusted to new patterns.
Washington May 24 Kansans receive pensions listed by place and amount including Jacob Anderson Union Town $3 Maro Gibbs Turner $5 Samuel Blackmore Chase increase William Perry Rose $12 Martin Shire Dennis $12 Arthur Mitchell Moline $10 Jane H Hit Lawrence Sarah J Thackrey Conway Springs Mary L Anthony Fort Scott War service pension is noted Bert Burns Wichita $31 Special act May 9.
A Santa Fe fireman, John Hatfield, 86, of Topeka, died after a locomotive explosion near Palamon seven miles west of Carrollton last night. Engineer Andrew Smith suffered injuries. no wreck occurred. Hatfield, promoted recently to engineer, leaves a wife and young daughter and was well regarded. Smith, with twenty years on the line, avoided serious injury and aided crew after the blast.
County commissioners say they never refused use of the fair grounds for any purpose but blocked a state fair plan to lease the grounds for ten years and fund repairs with 2,000 dollars. Scott Kelsey, chair, notes a committee sought the ground for a state fair, but the board instead offered a five year term and explained funds already spent on buildings.
The amended timetable extends the main line to Purcell with overnight and morning services. Trains will depart Kansas City at 2:20 a.m. and Topeka at 5:05 p.m., arriving Purcell by 4 p.m. and returning by 7 a.m. Changes shift local trains to Arkansas City via the Aiverada branch and adjust connections at Florence and Leavenworth to improve inbound arrivals.
John Donohoe died in El Paso last Sunday and will be buried at Catholic Cemetery after a funeral at the Church of the Assumption at 9 o clock. He was a well known railroad man and aged about years. The six months old infant of Mr and Mrs S A Bedwell died at their East Tenth Avenue home Thursday with a Parkdale ME church funeral planned for Saturday at 2 o'clock.
Memorial Sunday services will be held Sunday afternoon at the Auditorium by the Grand Army posts of the city. Judge Guthrie will preside. Mrs Milton Brown directs the music. Rev J O Sid Seichelate Lincoln post will give the invocation. Rev F P Emerson of the Chris Hon church will preach. Rev A M Reynolds of Topeka Post No 7 will pronounce the benediction.
United States Geological Survey issue No 254 compiles statistics on Kansas including creek locations and census data. Henry Garnett edited the compilation with tables showing density and geographic features.
Ta comes in the usual edition with brief notes on local topics and a market snapshot. The item mentions a price reference of 10 cents and hints at small sales or listings.
Local notes report the start of the brick wall for the Parkhurst-Davie building in Topeka. Benton, editor of Horton Headlicht, was in Topeka on business. Rodgers travels with Charley Cortie and will return Saturday evening. Whitsunday/ Pentecost Sunday noted. Kansas City fireworks parade planned by Republican Pianibesa club for June 1. Congressman Charles Curtis to visit Atchison HQ starting May. Santa Fe baseball game slated with city YM team Saturday afternoon. A book shipment of Senator North arrives at Topeka store. Mrs Annie Dives recommends a title. Josephine Herron, burned at the post office disaster, is reported as not in immediate danger. The Hock Telort and Santa Fe offices’ bat team to play at Lowman HM grounds. wear Coal Co. to move away from Topeka area. The band plans a looping Sunday night concert. exhibitions by trained Notte. Postmaster van present. week meet details uncertain.
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