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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1901
Page
4
The State Journal, a Topeka daily, notes full leased wins reported by the Associated Press. The paper describes receipt of news in the State Journal building and references the evening edition and press services.
An editorial survey notes Arthur Pue Clerman as the current leading Democrat and cites discussions of sheriffs, finance, and reform. It mentions figures like Cook Sanday, Bryan, Croker, and Rockefeller, plus opinions on Kansas bonds and urban bank plans, with critiques of moral and social theories and calls for prudent governance.
A Nashville American commentary cites a Taouseville presenter and Washington Post quotes to claim home fire is safer in Afghanistan than Kentucky, with murder statistics from Louisville and Mevilucks. The piece denounces foreign missions while urging American missionaries to spread their gospel amid alleged global corruption.
A distorted discussion questions crime in Christian lands, contrasting with Africa and other countries. It argues that crime stems from disobedience to Christian teachings and contemplates the impact of preaching abroad by a Louisville preacher.
French interests claim about 30 million dollars tied to Turkish concessions for quays on the Golden Horn and railwork. Older and newer claims blend as diplomats press Sultan for settlements while French officials urge a large settlement and the sultan faces harassment over title to reclaimed lands.
Cumberland Maryland reports a West Virginia and Central & Pittsburg railway fire swept Thomas West Virginia destroying twenty business houses and one dwelling. The Gersberger hotel Catholic church opera house jail water station and several owner homes were burned. Residents fled, sheltering in tight conditions as the blaze raged through the coal town.
Washington November 12 the Kentucky internal revenue collectorship dispute ended after a meeting among the president Senator Debor, Representative Dorting and Internal Revenue Commissioner Yerkes. The president agreed to appoint A Graft as collector of the Fifth Louisville District. Gov. W. D. Deberts was chosen for the takeover in the Sixth (Covington) district with Havkerd TD Ne. Cumingore as the present collector and candidate for reelection.
Birmingham reports the new state constitution ratified by a large majority with projections near twenty thousand votes in favor and no less than twenty five thousand. The anti ratification is to challenge the measure but the constitution is set to become Alabama law. In other news Manis Bedell of Lyncn ina breaks world hour record at 1:08. Nov. 12 reports.
Citizens in Delta and western areas protest state school land sales as appraised values drop to 1.25 per acre after a 1.00 floor. A Prairie of complaints to the state auditor claims schools lose funds when appraisal prices are too low. J J Yantiss of Hoxie urges a remedy, arguing land is sold cheaply while appraisers set values above the minimum. Western counties report heavy land uptake as counties request more lands for sale.
Washington November 12 a committee from the agricultural land grant college association met the president to ask him to receive the association. He declined to receive the body but met the association members and praised the work of state institutions founded on land grant. He said he is a son of Harvard yet believes land grant colleges do greater work and are closer to people’s hearts.
The state auditor's office completes October expense accounts for various institutions. Items include maintenance salaries and totals for the month. Readable fragments mention Dearyd Dum School and Industrial Her Jeunes while other words are garbled.
Indianapolis November 12 President Roosevelt cannot attend the thirty third reunion of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee in Chicago. A letter to Lieut. Herey C. Adams notes inability to accept the invitation citing prior commitments and regrets. The correspondence is read to the local executive committee as the event nears.
Consul General Dickinson of Constantinople issued a note to the Bulgarian government detailing the abduction of Miss Fillen M. Stone and her companion Mrs. Tsilka by brigands. He lists actions taken to secure their release and reminds the foreign minister of his pledge to assist, citing instances where subordinate officials did not conform with this promise.
Switchman Eewin Stone of Santa Fe, listed at 052 Arter Avenue, sustained injuries in an unspecified incident according to a fragmentary report. No further details are available.
A county superior court heard a murder trial in which the accused faced circumstantial evidence including footprints, blood, and a flight of lies. The judge urged caution, the jury convicted, and a dramatic courtroom moment sparked by the prisoner’s demand to call John Grimes as a witness. A sudden intruding figure and eerie weather amplified the tension.
Milwaukee reports mark the opening day of Wisconsin's deer hunting season with three shot casualties. Irving Seymour of Dover Station dies, William Fremerd of Ovoto loses a leg, Henry Helangia of Sturgeon Bay requires hand amputation. Two other hunters were killed and four wounded in the woods before opening.
Donard Edwards, a former private in Company HM Ohio Volunteers, was found dead in a wagon at Highleyman Implement sheds in Chetopa Kansas. He had cashed his pension check Friday and had been drinking heavily. strong circumstantial evidence suggests foul play.
Alonzo Wardall seeks restraint on Bankers Union influence after a probate court ruling sidelines Judge Mazen. He warns NA members of alleged mismanagement and urges solidarity, urging local dues payments, cautious cross orders, and coordinated delegation to state meetings across Kansas Texas Nebraska and South Dakota with Topeka Fort Worth Hastings and Sioux Falls venues.
Voters in several Kansas counties report high ballot rejection rates under the new election law with Jewell County towns like Center and Athens showing significant scrapage. The Mankato Advocate criticizes the statute as disenfranchising independents and easing party straight-ticket voting, noting many ballots invalid for extra names and stray markings.
Mayor Hughes argues for a single set of pavement appraisers to cut costs and speed work. Capt RM Spivey backs the plan, noting that using one group would reduce delays and likely save $200 to $400 yearly while many “patriots” crowd for the pay.
Washington November 12 a statement of accounts from the state department auditor charges the late President McKinley with warrants issued for salary from his inauguration to his death. It credits him with the amount due for ante, and finds a balance due of 1556. A warrant in favor of the president's estate administrators was drawn today by the secretary of state.
Report says Harriman syndicate absorbed the St Paul line with Union Pacific tied in as official. negotiations to end with a party taking charge next January. It is intirantia that Union Pacific will pay about $200 a share for a majority of St Paul common stock.
New York Nov 12 The Herald reports that Charles M Schwab receives a salary of 100000 annually as president of U S Steel. He is also paid a contingent fee of a quarter of one percent of all earnings beyond fixed charges after deducting sums for dividends. This contingent amount is estimated at 125000.
Leavenworth District Court works on securing a suit to try John Wilburn for the Millwood murder of Rove Henderson. The lengthy proceedings likely affect many, with numerous subpoenas issued and visitors from Millwood and Ruston expected at the hearing. County Attorney Michael, Ben Endres and Arthur Jackson lead the case. Lu i en Baxter and EB Baker are involved.
Washington reports the death of Luther Ganorn, a U.S. general, in Apia with New Zealand and state department notification. The notice, dated October 19, announces the passing and names Ramou as part of the dispatch from First Auckland.
Brief death notice from a military veteran reported near Tope. The fragment mentions a soldier with a broad description and a later funeral announcement. Details are incomplete but place and general events are indicated.
Jefferson City Mo Nov 12 The Supremo court today sentenced Albert Garth to be hanged in Kansas City and Joshua L Craft to the same fate in Jefferson City both on the next day. Garth a negro killed Mumate Woods with whom he had been living. He had escaped from Missouri pen years ago.
FP L Drinkwater returns from Burlingame to check on sick father Mr William H M Johneton. Mrs Johneton, formerly Lala Manspeaker, welcomed a daughter born that morning. F Allen and P Going were driving a team on West Sixth Avenue when a collision occurred.
The western state bishop urges Ballon business leaders to fund a 15,000 dollar cathedral project. A committee including Shiney Cravens and others plans fundraising and a drive to secure a location for the church. A sale is tentatively planned to support the aim, with reports due at a meeting.
A garbled notice reports taxes were wrongly assessed exceeding two thousand dollars and must be returned. The fragment suggests an error in the tax calculation and a state fund implication, but details are unclear. Named entities and dates are not discernible in the readable text.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions a monetary figure of 276 dollars and references a report, court or legal action, and a south end location. Readable portions imply a financial award or settlement linked to a court proceeding, with incomplete phrases about views, purchase, and land or cave access.
The Lynn canal steamer City of Topeka, captained by Olezon, struck an iceberg near Skagway Bay on the voyage of November 2. The ship dragged anchors, diverted to Douglass Island for repairs, and faces about $5,000 in damage plus delay. No calls or late notices at Skagway due to the incident.
A Wichita ceremony was canceled after a series of complications and a failed attempt to marry by wire. The bride and groom faced delays and safety concerns, with a substitute distance ceremony proposed as the principal option. Investigations consider the mishap and reactions from friends and family.
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