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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1901
Page
4
Leaked text shows phantom masthead and service notes for the Topeka State Journal. Includes pricing, office location at Went Avenue and Eighth, and wire service detail from the Associated Press.
The article discusses Jones and Stewart of Nevada backing the Republican stance on silver, countering claims they aided Bryan. It notes their long loyalty and questions whether past charges of a silver syndicate for private gain were accurate, urging frank public clarification.
Sky watchers note potential meteor shower between the 12th and 16th of November. Historic displays in 1798 1838 and 186% show variable periodicity with gaps of about thirty three to thirty five years. Recent Novembers often yield notable meteor activity, though predictions have varied.
Reporters note general voter apathy in two states as elections focus on local concerns. In Maryland former Senator Gorman leads a campaign against Democratic opponents while Mississippi runs a special election for two officers. Analysts call these contests straw polls for larger 1932 trends.
A collection of humorous musings and social observations from an Atchison Globe page. It lampoons two faced behavior, vanity, and everyday temptations with light irony and local flavor. No clear single event, but several pointed vignettes about manners and reputation.
New York reports arrests for alleged registration and election law violations, many discharged for lack of prosecution. Deputies had prepared lists and targeted suspects as they appeared. In Pittsburgh and Allegheny, voter turnout was apathetic with crowds expected to swell later.
Beginning today the Santa Fe adopts a ten hour workday schedule amid earlier summer use of a nine hour system. The change does not reduce hours for all workers and applies to certain operations in Mary part ops, affecting the early part of the season.
Dr Ernest Minney and his wife began an overland journey to California by car nearly a week and a half ago but abandoned the plan at Stafford Kansas due to Mrs Minney’s lung trouble. She rested with friends at Stafford then continued to California by rail. The car will be shipped to California after their arrival.
Voters in eleven states decide state officers and legislative contests including Nebraska supreme court judge and regents, New York mayor and legislature, Pennsylvania treasurer, Maryland officers, Massachusetts governor race, New Jersey, Virginia, and more. Republicans seek strong results in Iowa and Pennsylvania battles shape control.
The funeral of Everett Burnett who died Sunday night will be from his parents home. The funeral of Mrs Shumway’s daughter Monday was announced. The funeral of Mrs Tomlinson will be held in the afternoon. The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Crandall of St Oakland Avenue will be held Wednesday at 2 20 PM. Westminster Presbyterian church will hold special meetings starting Wednesday night with a song service at 7 30 PM Rev L C Denise of Clay Center will officiate.
A fragment notes a dysfunction that hinders nutritive elements from entering the body, leading to digestive upset. The text mentions a mechanism blocking absorption and the resulting indigestion with references to dyspepsia and related effects. Specific names, dates, or places are not provided in the readable portion.
Wichita Nov 4 A window washer at the Carey hotel learned he inherits 7 000 acres of cotton land in Alabama valued at 15 000 from a Birmingham law firm message. Ernest Crater, Kansan City native three months in Wichita, was surprised by news of a wealthy Birmingham uncle and left for Birmingham. Requisition papers to Kansas and Missouri governors.
Tom Ashby known as Black Diamond killed Frank Wolf in Manhattan. His tavern drew late night crowds near an A M E church. two bullets harmed the house and Virginia Heart. Ashby confessed but will say sitting further. Witness Harry Barwick is said to be unavailable. Wolf worked at Ziegier and Doran hardware after moved from Scranton. Ashby and wife previously served time for robbery. governor pardoned them after four years. Mrs Ashby also served two years for theft.
A telegram reports 5 W McElroy ex judge of the Kansas court of appeals severely injured at Cripple Creek Colorado. He moved to Cripple Creek last January to practice law after living here fifteen years and Phillipsburg seven. He was elected judge of the Kansan court of appeals in 1896 and served until January when the court expired after four years.
Miss Gould sends a gift of books and a phonograph to Fort Scott Library. The phonograph, worth about 31,000, boosts the reading rooms with new attractions. Secretary Reed reports receipt of the books and phonograph and notes the acquisition of late fiction, history, and ethics works for a stronger collection.
The jailed suspect Calhoon faces a murder charge in the death of his wife Madges. In El Dorado the district court opens today, with defense actions uncertain and fears of violence if transported to Mound Valley. Also noted is a curious incident of a cow moved into Geo. Young’s office during dinner, leaving officials puzzled.
At Coffeyville Poor Farm in Coffeyville Kansas on November five Superintendent H A Waggoner reports sixteen inmates including two women one crippled and one blind among fourteen men seven largely unable to work most perform limited tasks. Nearby in Hiuwathe a traveling van driver T C Horr from Frankfort Kansas was beaten with an iron bar robbed and left near a school building. Authorities suspect some escapees from the county jail. A Law and Order League meeting was held in Manhattan with speeches by State Agricultural College instructors and ministers. About sixteen people attended. In Wellington Kansas news says oil was found at Blackstone station on the Kansas Southwestern Railroad between Anthony and Caldwell and farmers plan to hire an expert to test the oil.
Local National Aid members hear rumors of a planned consolidation with the Bankers' Union of America. National secretary Cooley says no knowledge of such plans, while Alonzo Wardall and others claim agreement exists and a swift consummation is likely. The National Aid, centered in Topeka, has about 100 members. the Bankers' Union, Omaha-based with about 23,000 members, is expanding.
Baltimore vote at 1 o clock shows about 75 percent turnout with strong Democratic gains city and state. Indications point to Democratic victory in the doubtful districts and likely re election of Mr Gorman to the United States Senate.
In New York on November 5 the funeral of Edward S Stokes occurred after a private service. A small cortege followed to Greenwood cemetery with most attendees being relatives. Rosamond Barclay, who claimed marriage to Stokes, did not attend the McNutt residence from which the funeral proceeded.
A meeting of the ropeka Presbytery at Third Presbyterian Church opened with evangelistic aims. Rev L C Deuise spoke on The Life Abundant, followed by prayer led by A J Harshaw. Resolutions urged ministers to devote Sabbath revival services, organize prayer circles, train workers, and hold six months of evangelistic meetings with topics on family faith, home altar restoration, and church outreach.
London fog disrupts travel as roads remain dark without lamps and rail, sea, and air traffic face heavy delays. Clyde and Humber routes blocked for 24 hours with ships stalled. several rail collisions and wrecks reported. Hospitals report about a hundred accidents treated overnight amid near freezing conditions. Continent’s Calais Ostend Lyons and Munich fogbound. Community notices list church meetings and social visits.
Governor Stanley will travel to Lindsborg for Bethany college’s 20th anniversary celebration from November 9 to 7. He will give a principal address on Monday November 12. Distinguished visitor Bishop von Scheele arrives from Sweden as the King's representative, with Bethany president K Swensson meeting him in New York.
In Jerusalem on Monday a violent clash erupted at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre between Franciscans and Greeks over church access. Troops had guarded the area for days but were overwhelmed as casualties occurred on both sides with the dispute turning deadly.
County commissioners voted yesterday to have the county attorney’s stenographer officially report coroner inquests. The coroner may call on the stenographer to take evidence and file transcripts with the county clerk. previously no official inquest reports were made.
Rebekah’s No 219 notice invites Capitola lodge members to meet at 74 Kansas Avenue. Funeral attendance for Sereneth Crandell is requested and BETTE eee N.G. Readers are advised to follow the State Journal for updates.
A Sunday evening fire in Maple Hill Kas buried the Dolley and Stewart furniture and clothing warehouse and the adjoining barber shop and blacksmith shop. The blaze spread to a second story room and caused extensive losses next to the National Hotel where discounted hats are sold. Children’s hats are on sale this week.
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