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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1901
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal notes its subscription rates and delivery details including carrier delivery and city coverage. It lists office locations Paul Block Mer. Bees and the state press association status, with Associated Press wire reporting and exclusive afternoon publication in Topeka.
A pointed critique notes a massacre of American missionaries in Louisiana mirrors violence abroad and questions U S religious work and government backing. It laments selective outrage, urges scrutiny of mainland actions, and warns against hypocrisy in moral leadership.
The Shawnee County Sunday School association met at ShoRaird Presbyterian Church with officers named for the coming year. President P. W. Vicw, Vice President Bain, Secretary Robert Stone, and department heads were announced. The session included praise led by Rev. S Mallory and a discussion on teaching methods led by Rev. W B Hotchinson and J T McParland.
Gangs of pavement workers resurface streets this morning as Barber Asphalt crew relocates most machinery to Wichita for repairs on old car tracks. Weather permitting the task will finish in ten to twelve days, starting with Section Street and then moving to another area.
At noon today Walter Spyder aged 20 and Miss Teller aged 22 were found dead on Mount with bullet wounds. A pistol lay nearby, and police suppose Spyder killed the girl and then shot himself after their romance ended. The note mentioned a letter, and authorities are investigating the lovers’ troubled affair.
Henry Wise man, who confessed to the murder of Mrs Ellen Hues and whose body was found near Royal Oak, was today released from Jackson Prison after Governor Bilas commuted his theft sentence. Oakland County officers rearrested him as he was taken to Pontiac to stand trial.
Washington reports the cabinet devoted the meeting to recess appointments the president will submit to congress when it convenes next. Secretary Gage approved the bond purchase action and received an offer of over 30000. No date or duration for the purchases is announced.
An eastern sewer pipe agent traveling from the Santa Fe depot confronted Assistant Tabor Commissioner J. F. Scott about the eight hour work day law. While on the street car to Pittsburg Kansas he boasted of plans to beat the hour law. Scott declared his authority as assistant to Labor Commissioner W. Lee Johnson and warned him off. The agent alighted at the post office and cooled his approach.
Attorney Jovepm svten defended Elmer Burns who faced charges for disturbing the peace in Rossville. Before Justice G. C. Fierce Burns pleaded guilty to a buggy incident at a drugstore, paying a fine of 31 and costs Heming Curtis reports a scandalous scene that unsettled the town. Burns could not pay the fine and is jailed for nonpayment as Curtis hints at future divorce action against his wife.
County Clerk Wright and assistant Oscar Swayee prepare ballots for Tuesday's election. The new statute requires one end to carry a long across line and dedicated space for party emblems and straight-ticket circles. Most of the ballot is filled with voter guidance and explanations.
The October readings show mean temperatures about five degrees above normal with October itself several degrees warmer than usual per observer Jennings. The article notes record highs and lows for October across years, including the greatest rainfall of 2.59 inches in 1897 and the smallest 0.25 inches in 1803, with historical extremes of 93 for the high and 22 for the low.
Nov 1 Cape Town reports affidavits by Cecil Rhodes denying £2000 invoices in favor of Radziwill heirs and claiming Bir Rhodes issued them. The supreme court issues a writ of imprisonment against the princess over a minor £118 debt. At 3 pm raids hit Clarence Young and W. P. Lake drug stores.
A vintage endorsement letter from Zelma Haan of New York lauds Dr Bulls Cough Syrup for quick relief from hoarseness and throat trouble. The note claims the medicine preserves her voice for impersonation work and cites doctors and hospitals endorsing the product for coughs colds bronchitis and influenza.
Constantinople November reports say negotiations with her captors proceed and her release seems days away. No confirmation of earlier death rumors from Bulgarian border districts. another letter dated two days ago is reported as received.
The executive council ordered the state house committee and state architect to prepare plans and specifications for finishing the Capitol basement. The other floors near completion, with remaining work on the basement pit and the dome. An unofficial fountain and plants were proposed for the pit under the rotunda, while a Ceres statue faced debate and no consensus. Bids for stairways are to be opened on November 14.
Rev W J Hatfield announced a $1000 donation to cut the church debt with an equal pledge by the congregation. $600 was subscribed in twenty minutes and the offer runs until February with plans to raise the remaining $400 for debt relief and furnace installation amid church debt of $1500. Washington reports a bond purchase near 966k for the pier project as another financial note.
Saunders, the assistant state auditor, may resign and Charles W. Barnes, currently chief clerk, is expected to be advanced to assistant auditor. Kansas figures Godard, Walker, Fisher linked to a new national bank planned in Colorado City, Colo, with Saunders possibly serving as cashier.
Chicago reports major Pullman company restructuring effective today with C. A. Gartelon named general manager and W. Hi Reed general superintendent. The six former operating divisions are replaced by four new regions led by C R Wayne Northeast Chicago J B Merrit Northeast Philadelphia James Martin Southeast St Louis D H Martin Southwestern. Significant savings expected. Pennsylvania Railroad declares annual dividend of 4 4 and 2 per cent extra stock on full par value.
Cedar Lake Indiana November 1 a Seat Monon train bound for Chicago derailed a rear sleeper leaving the track causing a partial overturn and a narrow passenger escape Governor Durbin and state auditor W H Hart were aboard Hart suffered minor shoulder bruises while Durbin remained uninjured. Passengers moved to other cars and the train resumed after about forty minutes delay
The Grant and Quincy school football teams battled yesterday afternoon to a 10 to 10 tie. Quincy players protested several referee decisions, contending they should have won the game.
Police have in custody a colored man named J Howard suspected of being the assailant who attacked Miss Edith Coles on Wednesday night in Auburndale. Miss Coles remains in nervous shock and could not sleep, while authorities say they only have a strong suspicion. They prefer to detain him briefly as he does not live in Topeka. Washington November 1 Secretary Hay presented Doctor Geo Munez as special minister from Guatemala to the president with Doctor Yela, the Guatemala secretary here. The bearer comes to convey Guatemala’s condolences on McKinley’s death. Guatemala is the only country so honored.
High mass was celebrated at the Catholic church today at nine o clock for the feast of All Saints day. Vespers at seven thirty tonight and benediction followed. Tomorrow All Souls day prayers for the repose of all souls will be offered. Sunday services at the Catholic cemetery west of town will be held.
Topeka attendees at the Mystic Shrine session yesterday included Major T. J. Anderson A. J. Whitmore CH Pattison and RH E Richter. The U S club hosted a Halloween party Thursday evening at Miss Eva Schenck’s home 701 Garfield Avenue for many of their boyfriends.
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