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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1901
Page
4
A garbled Topeka State Journal passage discusses U S foreign policy limits, South Carolina political stance, court decisions, and tariff issues. Mentions McLaurin, Taft era names, and Supreme Court remarks. Describes potential naval and presidential election dynamics amid scattered fragments.
A noisy critique of U S Rubber Company economic theory argues that trusts undermine competition and price discipline. The author cites a decade of rising costs, dividend cuts, and reduced profits as proof that consolidation suppresses efficient markets and invites stronger antitrust intervention.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a temperance billiard event and a baseball score in Trego County, with scattered place names and dates, but readable facts are limited and unclear about participants or outcomes.
Editor Root of the Exton Times modestly reminds readers that we take with eggs, news of war, and to-date opinions. The paper mentions public interest in local affairs, with discussion of the "glass house" districts and a range of community topics, though the text is fragmentary and unclear.
Reported deaths include Cine Pies, brother of a local family, found after an incident on Fifth Street as police investigated. George Ingalls of 3200 Kansas Avenue died and was buried in Topeka Cemetery. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Francis Soney of Seg, Kansas died this morning. burial planned in Cuth Colle Cemetery.
The county election office reports a rush of residents seeking to register or change party affiliation for the Republican primary. The schedule runs Wednesday through Friday evenings with staff assisting those who wish to register.
Street car service to Wash burn college will be stopped today at Fifteenth street as track is taken up in one heat. The contractor James Sey plans repairs on both track and street, while a plan to interfere with car movement is noted. New charters granted include Holby Lumber Co and Beaver Creek M chapel, with several church and cemetery groups listed. An investigation into Croker’s whereabouts shows no U S return planned, and railroad officials travel to San Francisco for a meeting.
Fragmentary text references virtue as a path to health and mentions Dr R V Pierce of Buffalo and various names. It hints at treatments and auxiliary methods but lacks complete context. The passage seems to discuss health claims and individual cases without clear outcomes or dates.
Chicago jockey Plunger Drake achieved a notable success in England winning major cups including the Prince of Wales and Royal Hunt Stewards events. Trainer Wisbard praised cup winners from Guimals and noted several Drake color horses secured victories. Drake’s recent season reportedly yielded around $1,000,000 in winnings.
Honolulu dispatch reports that Colon immigrants are starving on voyage and must be held at quarantine and fed until strength returns. A legislative committee visited quarantine, unanimously reporting the immigrants are in need, while some lawmakers fault planters for bringing them here and bearing costs of education for many children.
High school graduates will hold exercises of the toe school class at the auditorium. Gov. W. EF Stanley and Afies Lumina C. Riddie will present diplomas. Admission by tickets from Ker lars Moore's and Priddys book stores at 15 Gente.
Charles McKinney was shot and killed early this morning while helping his father arrest a gang of tramps. Three gang members were captured. six or more escaped and were chased by the sheriff and posse three miles south of Carroll. A gun battle ensued with more shots fired. the sheriff’s posse suffered injuries and a dramatic retreat into the woods followed.
A fragment discusses court reform with emphasis on native versus Anglo-Saxon procedures. It notes Filipino incompetence concerns and American judges resisting language changes and lengthy commissions aimed at reducing lawyer inconvenience.
May lose Dr Taylor as president of Emporia Normal School after an offer from Decatur Illinois trustees for the new industrial school backed by James Mallon’s nearly one billion dollar gift. Hazen resigns as Chief Detective Agent of the United States Service in New York, resignation to take effect June 15.
About 15 clerks will be employed in headquarters in Topeka. The association seeks to cut out the middleman by direct shipping from farmers to cooperative storage and markets. A Topeka stockholders meeting is planned for next Tuesday June 4. If possible an elevator will be leased. if not, the company will build one. Officers named include President J A Buckinghoff, Vice President and Treasurer AP Colina, Secretary James Butler.
Fire at the hilltop pavilion in Duluth on May 8 causes extensive damage totaling about 40000 dollars with roughly 15000 dollars covered by insurance. No further details on casualties or origin are provided.
Director Geron dan Doan announces reduced harvest transport fares from St. Joseph Atchison Kansas City Port Scott Ottawa Chanute Cherryvale and Topeka to three and more on one ticket. Valid June 12 to inclusive for bona fide harvest laborers. Inspectors at each agent office verify eligibility and prohibit reuse in commercial centers.
In Kansas City on May 2, officials from Kanes City Fort Scott de Memypittia railway and St Louis San Francisco line discuss the Memphis Frisco consolidation. They say changes are not yet fully determined and an official announcement will come from St Louis once finalized. Clerks in Memphis offices anticipate layoffs when offices move on July 1 amid the Frisco staff realignment.
Proceedings in the injuriation action before the district court Friday morning hinge on whether the case will flip to challenge a de facto police officer. The Hughes team aims to reverse Magaw’s position as judge while Parker’s attorneys press the writ and quo warranto questions.
May 28 San Francisco machinists vote to back union goals amid stalled talks. Dalton Trout Works workers receive pay today while marine painters return to duty after a brief strike. Shipowners and Sailors' Union clash over sailing on specified vessels with Andrew Furuseth denying assent to the proposal.
The Ray El Bax company plans to relocate its flexitie cold rolled Murateel matting plant from Marshalltown Iowa to Topeka. George W Langdon of Topeka, touring for Shia company, lobbies for Topeka claiming Marshalltown is not advantageous for the product. The Commercial Club will review the proposal at its next meeting.
The Washington Supreme Court affirms the death sentence of Charles W. Nordstrom for murder, ruling the mandate valid but noting delays due to legal complications. The case, tied to a long-gestating execution timeline, underscores judicial scrutiny of capital punishment in the state.
The Souvenir displays a photograph of the senior star before and after the course with amusing notes on their habits and inclinations. Several pages offer details about the members during their school years, as recounted by McNeal and the supervising editor.
Fe railroad foreman F E Carson of the Topeka Santa Fe roundhouse resigns to accept Gulf Colorado Santa Fe general shop foreman post at Cleburne Texas. He joined Santa Fe in 1890 as an apprentice and has long been a respected railroad man. The move is effective at once and he will depart for Cleburne soon. His successor is not yet named.
The Topeka Industrial Institute closes with Wednesday afternoon exercises led by Rev J T Moppins with institute band selections and the institute chorus. Mr Joab Malvane president of the board delivers the annual address, Governor W Z Stanley speaks, and Col James H oe Belection delivers the closing address as part of the program.
Topeka and surrounding area report a mix of civic and social items. State figures such as Senator James Allen and Bank Commissioner Mort Albaugh attend meetings in Lawrence, Hinckley visits Topeka, and civil engineers work in the Indian Territory. Local social events include an annual Class Night celebration and a Young Women’s Christian social room event. Smallpox cases involve Albert Link and Gilbert Beemer, while Troup glee leader Charles Le Polk appears in reporting. City improvements progress includes pavement work and street grading with anticipated completion.
Washington reports ninety seven percent of machinists employed by the Southern railway voting to strike for a nine hour day and awaiting the presidential order from James OConnell of the International Association of Machinists. Delegation spokesmen said the move follows a vote after Vice President and General Manager Gannon’s meeting yesterday. Police Chief convened New York on May day as the national association of chiefs met. Bonds purchased for sinking fund total nine million four hundred fifty one thousand seven hundred ninety dollars with various bond lots paid.
Pretoria May 2 A Boer general Schoeman his daughter were killed when a shell exploded in their house. His wife and two others were badly injured while examining a 4.7 inch shell that had been in the room as a curiosity.
A large fire in Kindred May 28 destroyed 22 buildings in three business blocks valued at about 7000000 with insurance coverage under one third. Insurance efforts were hindered as flames engulfed multiple structures during the daytime event.
A fragmented report notes workers facing no pay as lawmakers debate appropriations. It cites inspectors in April, mentions misused funds and a commission challenge, and questions salary provision and accountability within the state treasury.
An address by GL Bristow is set for a Westington commendment ceremony in May. The event will feature Josip Tfourth, a postmaster assistant, announcing Bristow’s full name and role. Washington is mentioned as the origin or location context for the schedule.
A meeting of industry representatives, including AMYER and DIRE, discussed forming a cooperative to push price increases across the sector. Over zero percent of the industry attended, and Flint manufacturers anticipate that the Lup window trust will not agree to shut down the cooperative.
The report mentions Bev. O Connell being appointed bishop in Portland Maine, with fragmented notes on church matters and anticipated papal confirmation. It also references political and labor events, including strikes affecting machinists and shipyard workers, and a global summary noting leaders and exile situations in Central and South America.
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