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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1901
Page
4
A compact report from The State Journal describes wire service reports, editorials, and political commentary. It references Pat Crowe, Tammany, Philadelphia politics, Samoa governor inquiries, and Seth Low’s nonpartisan city governance bid with a focus on elections, reforms, and municipal history milestones.
The September period reveals mixed activity in the United States internal trade with flour from Chicago trunk lines averaging per barrel, grain movement dipping below a long-term level, and provision trade at its highest weekly volume. Five western livestock markets report nine months ended September 20: cattle 5,258,888. hogs 13,416,666. sheep 5,231,155, with declines vs 1907. Chicago, Kansas City, and Omaha show varied stock arrivals and packing throughput. St Joseph cattle and stock numbers steady. September cut meats stocks in Kansas City and Omaha lower than recent months, Buffalo grain receipts down sharply from earlier years.
A Sunday incident six miles south of Topeka near Vauline involved Sheriff Cook of Shawnee and Deputy Williams defending a farm as armed convicts held a siege. After a tense pursuit the two wounded criminals escaped, while the sheriff and local officers retreated to safety and called for reinforcements. The event ends with all lawmen returning home weary but alive.
A garbled passage offers snippets on morality and human nature. It mentions policemen, honesty, friendship, and temperaments, with quoted lines about never too late to mend and men’s and women’s thoughts. The text reads like a stray editorial meditation from a historical page.
A fragment describes dyspepsia relief through vigor of the stomach and digestive system and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla cured a young woman named Maan, niece of Pras Pay WS N.S. South Basie, noting severe prior suffering.
The advertisement urges readers to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla now rather than waiting until illness worsens promising a cure and immediate benefit from a bottle today.
Washington November 11 Lieutenant Clyde B Parker of Oberlin Kansas is commissioned as a second lieutenant in the infantry after a rushed thirteen day preparation period for the regular army examination. Parker served in the Twentieth and Twenty-second Kansas regiments, was wounded four times on Panay, and held multiple posts in the Forty-fourth and Second battalions before mustering out.
The listing touts a benefit event featuring the Vincennes Pacers described as the safest team in the world for cures of stomach disorders fever indigestion and related ailments. It claims the game will boost health and restore appetite while drawing crowds to support medical remedies.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe dyspepsia and headaches with stomach upset. The text hints at food contributing to bodily waste management, suggesting a discussion of dietary factors in digestion and elimination.
Washington reports the projected treaty on the Danish West Indies faces delay and uncertainty ahead of congress. Negotiations stall as a new ministry shifts stance, potentially forcing a restart. The United States seeks a simple accord granting liberty to deal with the islands without restrictions.
London November 11 A special dispatch from Paris reports Admiral Caillard and his squadron departed the island of Mitylenes this morning as part of ongoing movements in the region.
Quenemo Kansas November 1 Lawrence Lewis the convict shot here is believed not badly hurt. He was found near town by a fire about 9 pm. Constable Alexander and City Marshal Scott confronted him, he fled and was shot with a shotgun loaded with slugs. He crawled into a depot then was found. Lewis claims he was one of three convicts at Lawrence, later walk ed to Quenemo after companions were captured. He is one-eighth Choctaw and was sent to the penitentiary from the Indian Territory for bores stealing.
Alonzo Wardall obtained a restraining order this afternoon to stop the officers of the National Aid cooperative from transferring the membership to the Hawkers' Union of Omaha. The move, if allowed, could defraud National members by altering their union affiliation.
Rachael M Cowles widow and mother of Attorney W H Cowles died Sunday at 17 on her Washburn college area farm. Burial at Topeka cemetery. Anna Hawes died Sunday at 81 at Ed Hawes home No 2 Monroe St. Funeral at Third Presbyterian Church. A carcass found near Chandler Street led to an order to remove it. city ordinance bans carcasses on public property more than six hours after death. Sunflower M W A to dance tonight at 704 Kansas Avenue.
Citizens of Alabama vote today on ratifying a new constitution seen as disfranchising Black voters. Supported by some Republicans and opposed by many Democrats, the document promises changes including longer terms for state officers and tax limits. Betting windows predict a majority in favor, though specifics vary by source.
The veteran populist leader John W. Breidenthal predicts prosperity will bolster Republican dominance in Kansas with a 7 000 majority, while populists and other third parties may field tickets or abstain. He argues inflation favors Republicans and warns of a potential shift if reforms emerge. Meanwhile a New York fire endangers workers in Brooklyn and Chicago denies the purchase of a road by the Northwestern.
A $25 reward is offered for the return of Mrs. H. C. Garvey’s gold Elgin watch found in a black satin handbag lost Saturday afternoon. The back is engraved "Berts from Paps 'S8" and the watch should be returned to 515 Buchanan Street. telephone 754 for contact.
The YMCA night school offers a free business course covering bookkeeping arithmetic grammar spelling and letter writing among other topics. Students receive individual attention and may earn an International certificate upon completion. Information available at the Association office on East Eighth Street.
San Francisco November 11 The Frisco police chief William P. Sullivan Jr died at 18 the morning after three weeks of illness worsened by worry and duty. He rose from secretary to Mayor Phelan to chief last year and was a leader in the League of Cross Cadets and a National Gun advocate. He was a prominent city figure prior to his appointment.
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