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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1901
Page
6
Bargains flood the coat and dress department with reduced prices on fur scarfs and Plannelette gowns. Items include children’s reefers, coats, and jackets, with deep discounts and exclusive one of a kind styles.
St Louis November 22 A joint arbitration effort failed to resolve who should govern foreform exhibitors between the national commission and the Louisiana Purchase Expo Company. The dispute centers on act definitions and the authority of two boards, with a fifth arbitrator to be named if no agreement is reached.
The commission demanded a modification which the company accepted as part of a national joint consideration plan. Disagreement over fees led to arbitration under the act, as the commission insisted on the alteration.
Four people were injured when an elevator at Townsend and Wyatt Dry Goods failed from the third floor at 11 30 this morning in St. Joseph Missouri. Jobe Bannon a salesman Helen Ryan and Lillian Moylan two saleswomen and Arthur Hurns elevator boy sustained injuries. Hurns may recover while the others faces serious or probable fatal outcomes from the accident.
A historic chill swept the area with the thermometer dropping to 32 at midnight and near nine this morning. Wind shifted from south to northwest, blowing gently then briskly, while government forecasters warned of lingering cold and a warmer Saturday expected.
A minister and his wife in Los Angeles pursue Postum to cure coffee related digestion issues. They report improved health after boiling and serving well-made Postum, noting the drink’s color, flavor, and value. The testimonial claims Postum aided digestion and refreshed energy after work.
In Topeka a young woman ran a hotel room retail operation under the guise of taking orders from samples. Merchants complain she avoids license taxes as a temporary retailer while authorities debate how to apply existing ordinances to hotel rooms and private spaces. The case highlights broader questions about licensing, interstate commerce, and protecting local merchants.
A terse Turkish treasury wire reports a brief shortfall or constraint in New York markets. The dispatch notes currency and debt movements impacting Turkish finances, with reference to wartime conditions and monetary policy affecting exchange rates and liquidity.
Cordial dialogue described between a New York interviewer and Sir Nicholas, with mention of Landen Fonte and Bag, and a niece of Sir Nicholas. The piece references travel back to London via Vienna and notes on drug stores fixtures and a medical eye testing service by Dr. Little, a registered optician.
Canton memorial effort to honor President McKinley gains broad support across states. The McKinley National Memorial Association reports strong responses to its appeal and outlines vigorous future work to fund and erect a suitable monument at Canton, with surplus funds possibly used for a Washington national memorial.
In Athens on November 2, seven people were killed and many injured as 20 000 gathered around the Temple of Jupiter Olympus after a student-led demonstration opposing a proposal to translate the gospels into modern Greek. General Vasso was placed in command of the armed forces as eight hundred marines aided troops patrolling the city. Strong police and troop presence surrounded the palace and premier M Theotokis residence as tensions erupted, with several shots fired at the Greek premier.
Residents on Quincy Street between Sixth and Seventh report a 200 bird infestation near Thompson block. City officials refuse gun permits inside limits. mayor suggests using Topeka Gun Club as special police to shoot site pigeons on Thanksgiving. Citizens petition board of health to declare the birds a nuisance and appoint sanitary officers with shotguns.
Four trainmen died and seven were injured in a deadly head end crash between two Louisville Nashville freight trains at Hughes siding seven miles from this city. Engineers J Ittenberry and conductor William Hell were among the dead. brakeman Anderson Irving and fireman were named as colored workers.
Kansas Democratic leaders oppose Populist attempts to invade the party, fearing loss of patronage and control. J Mack Love resists Curran's bid to flood the Democratic ranks with Populists, planning a Jackson Day banquet that failed. Some Democrats back Overmyer, but party rules curb admission and fusion plans. A Turner Minstrel program at Turner Hall in Topeka is announced for December 16.
Brothers Leo and Anthony from Chicago travel to Topeka to study vacant lands for establishing an industrial school for Polish orphans. They aim to secure a large tract, found a settlement for Poles from cities, and relocate families to farm life, with a training center as the nucleus. They secured a list of vacant school lands and will inspect conditions in various localities.
Chicago market reports a grain session with mixed results as drought concerns buoy corn and wheat trades while receipts pressure hogs. Weather and rain offerings limited price gains, with corn bolstered by bullish mood and wheat showing uneven moves amid dull overall trade in livestock.
Readable text indicates New York stocks fluctuated with some gains in utilities and declines in rail and industrial issues. Central Union lines showed strength while Eastern markets saw uneven demand, with Copper and gas shares noting notable shifts and several railroad issues trading fractionally.
Market notices show wheat and corn receipts and price ranges. Traders open with mixed bids and offers, noting grain values and stock prices as listed by A. G. Goodwin, Kansas Avenue commission merchant.
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