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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1901

Page

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Big Kansas Trust to absorb gypsum and cement plants

A Kansas led consolidation to unify gypsum and cement operations across the United States is planned under The United States Gyprum Company. It will control major plaster and cement makers, with 7 percent preferred dividends and no public stock offering. The move aims to centralize management and distribution while preserving existing plants and employments. The history traces gypsum industry roots to Salina, Saline County, and Wichita area developers, with several regional plants absorbed into the new trust.

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Plaster Industry Turmoil Shifts Control of Salina Firm

A. Henley of Tawretlog, acting from Douglas County, seeks controlling interest in American Cement Plaster. Once aligned with Lawrence wire mill, Henley ousted in business by wire trust and faced price controls. Salina Cement Plaster and Quincy resisted, but Henley gained stock from Des Moines holders and moved offices to Lawrence, sparking the combing now under way.

American Cement Plaster Company A. Henley Tawretlog Nengtor Douglas County Henley Waal Die Lawrence Truzen Quincy Salina Cement Plaster’ Company Dis Salina Des Moines Lawrence

Depew Names Day And Christmas Wedding Plan

New York November 1 Senator Chauncey M Depew says his wedding will occur on Christmas Day He outlines travel to Charleston to attend the fair opening December 11 to Washington to take Senate seat and notes holiday recess then plans to marry in Paris before returning to New York to establish a Washington house and resume residence after the session ends.

Paris New York Chauncee ML Depew Charleston Washington Senate New Yorke France Remeny

Battle near Taranenan ends with sixteen killed

Manila dispatch reports that Company of the Ninth Infantry under Captain J. M. Shoeffel repelled a rush by fifty Balmen and insurgents near Taranenan, Samar Island. One corporal and a scout were killed, one private wounded, sixteen insurgents killed, and the riflemen escaped.

Manila Ninth Infantry J. MH. Shoeffel Taranenan Tsland Samar Ninth

Gas Pipeline Explosion Hurts Six Near Washington Pa

A natural gas explosion on the Wheeling Gas Co main line near Buffalo village eight miles west of Washington injures six men. Victims include W S Bronsell and Lyle Maxwell with severe burns. George Dennison and Martin Hogan also burned. Crews shut off the line, then repaired a broken section as torches lit the work site.

Washington, Pa Wheeling Gas Company Buffalo Vilage Here W.S. Bronseell Lyle Maxwell Jorn Wallace Martin Hogan George Dennison Rent Martin Taubaisdom Hanes Wheeling Ax Company Kominge Bern

Mary Mark Sentenced to Twenty Years for Infant Murder

Mary Mark, a Wichita woman, was convicted of killing her infant. She faces twenty years in the penitentiary. The trial also implicated her mother as a particeps criminis. The baby was taken alive to a hospital and died after being strangled and buried in sand.

Wichita Mary Mark Fler

Freedom for Molineux verdict possible this term

New York dispatch reports District Attorney Philbin may not retry ex Governor Molineux for the murder of Mrs Katherine J Adams if Judge Newburger denies Finch’s motion to inspect grand jury minutes His term ends December 1 and ADA Osborne will handle December court duties The piece also notes Blick’s murder case pending and possible dismissal if improper evidence were shown Weather notes follow

New York Phitbin Molineux Sra Katherine J. Adams Newburger Finch Philbin Osborne Pistricte Rice Blick Ilegal

Reciprocity Debate Highlighted by Illinois and Pennsylvania Leaders

Washington officials heard from Senator Cullom and Representative Dalter on reciprocity as an agricultural implement dealers delegation pressed for decisive action. The Chicago York Pas New York attendees urged ratification of a French treaty seen as best path to gains, with Cullom expected to lead the foreign relations committee.

Washington Cullom Ulinels Dalter Pennsylvania Charles Deering Chicago A. Parquhar York Pas W. C. Barker New York Delvention Thhey

Washington Visit Shows Roosevelt's Firm Handshake Curtain

Washington nov 15 visitora recount new White House encounters with president Theodore Roosevelt. Chicago delegation pressed reciprocity regulations and a commerce and manufactures department while Roosevelt deflected lengthy speeches and kept focus on his own references. A New York politician pressing appointments faced a sharp warning that threats end interviews.

Washington United States White House Chicago Department of Commerce Cortely Northwest Goth Department of Commerce and Manufactures Mr. Hoosevelt New York

Santa Fe Wreck Near Garnett on No 218

An eastbound Santa Fe freight, No 218, left Garnett at 2:25 am and derailed outside the town after a drawbar broke. Several cars plunged into a ditch but no injuries were reported. The wreck was cleared by about 4 am and traffic on the line resumed.

Santa Fe Garnett Kan Ubts

Signed Large Liberty Is Granted to United States

A historical decree grants a broad liberty or charter to the United States, outlining scope and authority. The document names the involved parties and sets a framework for governance and rights under the new arrangement. The phrasing reflects formal wartime or early republic style and emphasizes sovereignty and duty.

United States

Kirby Lumber Plan Expands In Texas With 200 Yards

Ex Mayor C A Fellows reports a Texas capitalists led by John H Kirby form a giant lumber concern planning at least 200 yards and 40 million dollars to establish lumber yards across the state, including Kansas and Houston banquet praise cites strong regional cooperation and anticipated industrial boost.

C.A. Fellows Ioxsten Jim Karikas Pexan John H. Kirby Texas Kankat Kirby Lumber Kirby Lumber Comparty Pedlows Betta Hon Kirby New York BMC Johnn Houston Weo Etlowsis Peporker Mtr John Weisby Mr. Kirby B. F Honner Tom Ichardson Ren Southwest Kansas Texan Unise Hoston Apuch Tsaen Houston Post The Chronicle C. A. Newning Louisiania Bonner Southwestern Oi Company Richardson Moweton Karte Droerewet Ves

Fellows in Houston Ex-Topeka Mayor Shares Deep Water View

AL Fellows former Topeka mayor stays in Houston as guest of friend John Hiphardson sharing his record of municipal governance. He cites running Topeka on business lines with a cooperative council, no vetoes, and four years without city debt, noting a $42 assessment at term end and praise as a model mayor.

U. AL Fellows Topeka Kan Kansas Mr Fellows Strong Council Pete Ity

City bonds and finance notes in local article

The report discusses outstanding bonds and municipal finances with references to special improvement bonds totaling 30,000 dollars and treasury assets of 152,000 dollars. It emphasizes mayoral and council duty to treat city affairs with care and act in harmony, noting bonds bearing 3 percent interest.

At Treasury Dar

Isthmian canal report ready for president this week

Washington reports the Isthmian canal commission has finished the document and will submit it to the president by week’s end. The commission confirms a Nicaragua route with a cost around seven percent of the Panama project and notes a few data gaps delaying release.

Canal Commission Washington Panama

Horse fair opens at Madison Square Garden with record entries

New York November 1 The New York Horse Show opened at Madison Square Garden amid a record influx of entries showcasing premier thoroughbreds. Early attendance was light but grew through the day as exhibitors paraded in the large auditorium under ideal weather. Ring committee was Col De Lancey A Kane and Senator George Peabody Wetmore with Whitney and Tater overseeing tonight’s events.

New York Madison Square Garden Col. de Lancey A. Kane George Peabody Wetmore William C. Whitney William H Tater

Jenkins Plea for Oklahoma Statehood Echoes in Report

Washington November 18 The annual report of Governor William M Jenkins of Oklahoma Territory was made public by the Interior Secretary Jenkins makes a strong plea for statehood noting rapid territorial development and a population around 1.5 million He cites four decades since creation as marked by achievements and a spirit of American citizenship guiding advancement.

Washington William M. Jenkins Territory of Oklahoma Secretary of the Interior Jenkins

Balfe Stark Pays Fine for Joint Raid In Nation Prusudep Case

Babe Stark paid a 25 dollar fine in district court for participating in a joint raid during the Nation prusudep. His case was appealed but affirmed by the supreme court.

Babe Stark District Court Prusudep Way Supreme Court

Storm Forecast and Snowfall Report Distorted by Unclear Projections

Weather notes describe contradictory forecasts from government forecasters and private prophets, with snow flurries and a cold air layer causing a minor dusting. Observations record scattered precipitation, light winds, and temperatures around 25 to 36 degrees. Telegraph reports show a general storm on certain railroad lines, amid cloudy skies in Newton and Missouri areas.

Smith Topriks Jennings So Cluci Santa Fe Missouri Man Phe Akan Wan Fae Clear Emporia Arkansas Eliinkton Newton

Mrs Nationback Goes to Medicine Lodge to Fight Divorce

Mrs Nationback travels to Medicine Lodge to contest a divorce filing. The legal action centers on marriage dissolution and the defendant’s contested grounds. Local officials and court procedures are expected to determine the case.

Mrs Nation in Medicine Lodge Divorce Case Details

Mrs Nation arrives in Ty Deka en route to Medicine Lodge as divorce suit against David Nemlon proceeds. She laments New York as the worst city and recounts press and public scrutiny, claiming harassment, threats, and misrepresentation while defending her lectures and travels amid health worries and property disputes.

Mra Carle Nation Ty Deka Tuck Medicine Lodge David Nemlon Nation Moe Tidnie Ios Sland Ben Lackinsky Heraeit Bice Nation Kopeke Kansas Avenue Nmanher's Prem Abi Alesency Fer J Furlong Beniles Ting Lin Mekinhey New York Jourdal Barner Murphy Devyery Edun Whelling Mike Winid Tate Lam Gofne China Rane Lwin Jumt Ananda Lever Vos Steeple Chise Park Cormy Tang

New Santa Fe Cars Order for Forty Chair Car Coaches

The Pullman company has received an order from the Santa Fe Railway for 40 chair car coaches to be delivered in January February and March. The cars will be larger and built to a higher standard with four electric motors and an eight ton capacity. Construction will involve wiring and machinery and the units will be delivered to Sturles.

Pullman Company Santad Petallrieed Sommany Pebruney Mareh Em Wines

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