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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1901
Page
6
A late 19th century column defends annexing Cuba, arguing for continued U S pressure and agriculture trade leverage. It claims Cubans seek independence and warns against complacent reciprocity with Spain while urging Washington action and military readiness.
Government forecast yields mixed signals with caution on Thanksgiving weather. Cider Smith predicts possible worse conditions ahead while official maps show a high barometer drawing from Montana and a northeast wind. A British Columbia storm center is expected to influence the West as temperatures rise briefly before a cooler spell.
A postal card sent fourteen years earlier from Salina to Abiiane arrived this morning, with the card addressed to Goha Fohits in thin city. National House Republicans in Washington plan a caucus Saturday to reelect Speaker Henderson and the top leaders, while Democrats set a caucus for 1 o’clock Saturday to nominate minority candidates and assign staff. Battleship Clinois passes the jetties north of New Orleans and proceeds upriver toward the river mouth testing seaworthiness.
London reports Lawrie Marks, a well known London sporting figure and American bookmaker, jumped overboard from a channel steamer Toddy. Detectives sought interview over Liverpool frauds as a court granted an injunction to freeze withdrawals of sums from four London banks in Marks name. Marks, a New Yorker, had lived in London two years and was linked with Barney Mikubis of New York.
Still digging through the Penterby Indector plant rubble in Detroit as rescue teams work noon to locate missing workers. Officials report 73 killed and 21 recovered from the ruins with 6 dying in hospitals. Injured progress toward recovery varies.
Wellington on November 27 Cumberland Presbyterian church relief for mothers with young babies attending a revival at the tabernacle. A nursery staffed by tallies will watch over babies so mothers can listen to preaching. The church building, near the interstate, will be warm and secure for the duration of the revival.
A fragment reports Berkeley plans to decline a proposed football contest with California on the Pacific coast during the holidays citing training concerns. It also mentions a potential game in San Francisco and a related scheduling dispute amid broader tariff debate notes.
In Centralia Tennessee a freight train fatally strikes Mrs August Coy and her son John Coy of a nearby farm. Eles Poole, 29, another local farmer at Rich View, dies from a self-inflicted accidental gun discharge while hunting.
The notice lists daily trains Topeka to Chicago in December with departures at 3:40 p.m 4:00 p.m 12:58 p.m and 4:47 a.m. and arrivals in Chicago at 7:00 a.m 3:40 a.m 2:15 a.m and 4:00 p.m respectively. It compares current times with older schedules.
Populist state committee member P P Elder urges Senator W A Harris as fusion nominee for governor. Editor argues Harris has broad appeal in Populist and Democratic camps, while Elder would govern with economy, enforce laws, limit corporate influence, and avoid railroads. Governor Stanley denies third term talk as GOP factions gear for resubmission and a prohibition plank surfaces in convention plans.
Fort Bitsy dispatch reports Private Henry Boyce, alias Frank McAlster, who deserted the Sixth Battery last April, drunkenly boasted no officer could find him. Arrest followed. his father’s Chanute letter mentions a brother killed in the Philippines. Court martial at Fort Crook, Omaha, awaits. two months remained to serve.
In Ellinwood and Rese county, Hotchkiss who killed her brother in law was moved to the Rese county Jail for safekeeping. Her trial is set for next Monday in Barton county. She claims self defense and expects acquittal though the case faces strong opposition.
Carrie Nation describes a troubled marriage with David Nation revealing thefts of cash and property, fights over the Smasher's Mail paper, and mutual accusations. She alleges he influenced her finances, aided a printer partner, and kept profits while she endured hardship and legal trouble.
Detroit police arrest 85 year old Kansas City stock broker suspect F C Youmans on alleged $5,000 embezzlement from Traders' Bank of Kansas City. He was taken from the Wabash train to police headquarters and says he will resist extradition. Union Pacific round trip fare offered with validity through Nov 29.
New York reports Battle Abbey, linked to the Battle of Hastings, sold for about 1 million pounds with the purchaser’s name kept secret. Bids opened at 1,000 and jumped to 190,000, then to 200,000, before the land and structure were knocked down. Rumors linked Lord Rosebery or William Waldorf Astor as buyer.
A Washington dispatch says President Roosevelt refused Senator Hanna’s plea to advance a favorite army officer to brigadier general after Ohio’s Republican victory. Hanna argued but the president stated he would not grant such requests to any senator. Hanna left the White House promptly, marking their first meeting.
Rhinehart cheese factory offices long associated with the Continental Creamery company have been transferred to Topeka. J H. Faylor, manager and large Continental stockholder, will oversee the cheese making department there. Rhinehart, a hamlet near Allene, has served as the Continental’s cheese business headquarters since the consolidation. The Topeka move aligns with the company’s policy to consolidate plants.
Tomorrow at 4 pm a Thanksgiving service will be held at the Swedish Lutheran church corner of Fourth and Trier streets with a sermon by Pastor Hev AM Lo Merenius. The Dorvan Society will set up a rapper in the basement from 2 to 5 pm and a program of music and poetry will be presented by the church choir and orchestra under D. Danielson and 5S. Eckstrom. Pensions for Kansans listed show several grants including William H. Powers, Harper, $8, and William C. Allen, Newton, $14. A series of original and widow pensions are noted for Martha M. Waller, Geneseo, $8, Hannah Riedel, Wilson, $12, and Frances Borl, Minneapolis.
Washington Nov. 7 The following changes of fourth class postmasters were made today in Kansas Beagle Miami County Sw Walthall vice La removed Meriden Jef W A Gardner vice Sealion dead Oneida Nemaha county W J Granger vice T F Landers removed
Readable fragments show wheat advances at Paris and Chicago markets with firm oats activity. Cattle and hog receipts listed with mixed tone, prices varied by region. Data mentions December futures and shipments. overall tone suggests cautious demand and slight price movements amid fluctuating receipts and weather impacts.
A fragmented market report notes Josson Tips weds ROAST amid volatile copper prices and cautious trading in New York and London. References to Delveries, Capper stock shifts, and looming holidays hint at broader financial movement and potential profits, with mentions of Amalgamated Cop and United Leather among others.
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