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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1901
Page
4
In a fragmentary issue from the Topeka State Journal dated February, miscellaneous notices, political notes, and brief items mix with silliness. References include American jockeys’, colonial wires, Captain Cook, Brooklyn at Santiago, and McKinley era trivia, with varied gossip and commentary.
Grand Rapids Press reports railroad executives push to end free pass distribution. Officials say giving away transportation skews prices, harms the public, and benefits stockholders only when passes are restricted. Courts already challenge recent fare policies as states debate long running subsidies.
Cape Town dispatch reports publication suspended under martial law. Restrictions halt issues of the pro Boers oath run News as authorities enforce order.
A&A Western Union tests substituting girls for boys as messengers. Jennie Lyons, 16, was hired to report for duty under Walter Franicis, overseeing messenger service. Several telegraph orders dispatched by girls. some destinations may be restricted to avoid saloons. Boss Mr. Shelley notes boys are scarce and expect to decide on success later.
The Santa Fe mechanical department reports readiness to push a new oil burning locomotive to completion after plans approval. It will be built for oil fuel, aiming for better results than prior liquid-fuel trials. Previous trials on 2891 and five nearby Vanderbilt boiler models inform upcoming use of the Lundholm burner for better oil control.
The Indian Office has drafted plans for new school buildings at Truxton Canyon Colorado costing 512000 and four dormitories at Fort Mojave costing 500. Advertisements of bids will soon run. Proposals include a Keane See Arizona plant for 30 pupils on Mogul reservation and a 100 pupil stone dormitory at Fort Apache with water works to expand capacity. Total expenditures for the system will approach 5000,000. The Mogul villages date back to the sixteenth century and host an annual Moquianake dance.
An ad touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a superior internal remedy for catarrh, claiming they reach the blood and cure the deep seated poison. It argues local applications fail and promotes a cocaine free, safe treatment priced at 9 cents.
Topeka daily reports circus clown preacher W. S. Wheeler pressing constitutional questions on Junction City street preaching. He seeks attorney general guidance after mayor and council allegedly deny street preachers access amid accusations of grafters. Wheeler plans further street talks and possible injunctions if blocked. Wheeler has toured southern Kansas towns, headquartered in Leavenworth, and joined Ed Howe's Dont Worry Club.
A 1902 New York note suggests Shamrock II may wait two years before a Cup defense. The plan calls for Shamrock I to challenge Columbia in the next season, with Lipton pressing for a strong run if Shamrock I is fit.
A Halifax dispatch states A J Moxham of Sydney Dominion Iron and Steel James Toss of Montreal and other Cape Breton Yacht Club members plan to build a yacht to challenge for the America's Cup this year or next.
An Italian paper in Patterson New Jersey reports that many Italian workers were dismissed from silk mills in New York following the assassination of President McKinley. The publication protests this action, arguing no link exists between Italians and the assassin.
Marshall's band 19 weighs prop osition to perform Sunday afternoon indoor concerts at the same price as winter outdoor shows. Admission would be 10 cents if the plan proceeds. The group also plans winter True concerts at the Auditorium. Meanwhile Gov Pillsbury in dying and ex Governor John Pillsbury shows limited hope after Bright's disease details.
An important conference of freight traffic men of the Santa Fe route will be held in Topeka at the office of General Freight Agent F. Maegley on Wednesday and Thursday. The group will meet at the Copeland hotel and discuss matters of interest to the road’s freight department with several senior officials and managers from across the network listed among expected attendees.
Entertainment committee of the Commercial club chaired by E. H. Crosby approves forming an organization to stage a manufacturing and merchants display in the Auditorium during the last two weeks of January. City Federation representatives pledge support, profits to charities if any, and cooperation from the horticultural society and State Dairy association.
Dispatch from the Globe Democrat quotes Israel W. Stone stating that on September 1 President McKinsey offered Peters of Kansas the position of commissioner of pensions. Capt. Line notes the appointment was not made then due to Peters' business affairs not being ready to assume the office.
A time card meeting of division su partabernepts of the Saimin engs is held today at Santa Fe Serals. The Superintendents of all divisions are present.
Mr Tryon is appointed to the vacated Santa Fe post previously held by David Zimmerman who moved to Albuquerque as clerk Tor Pee Andonta. Clements stock moves to Palace Clothing with Auerbach noting Morrison will occupy the Clements store room. Sale of Clements stock to begin this week. Also report: Peter Sterling wins the $10,000 Louisville prize in straight heats at Lexington.
Governor Stanley grants parole today to two inmates from Shawnee County Penitentiary. Wheat, convicted of first degree robbery with a potential ten year sentence, had a prior larceny claim raised by Judge Hazen who suggested clemency after three years. Wilson, sentenced July 2, 1896, to eight years for burglary and larceny, was released with representation by F. M. McKee in Hutchinson.
The Kansas Central Art association loaned its equipment to Washburn College for use in the Washburn art school. Equipment includes easels stands cranes and many casts stored in the city library basement. Some casts remain on exhibition while ownership stays with the association. The move follows years since the central art association operated a school in Topeka.
The Typographical Union declares a boycott against the Leavenworth Times and Leavenworth Standard owned by D R Anthony. Union pressure aims to force Anthony to unionize his offices, threatening boycotts of merchants using the papers. Anthony vows defiance, saying he will dynamite his building before yielding after 25 years of fighting unions.
Cities halt Western Union Telegraph Postal and telephone firms from inserting poles in Topeka streets until each posts a bond of 32 000 with the city engineer. James F McCabe city engineer declares war on the pole issue and orders no permits until bonds are filed.
The New York Court of Appeals grants Roland H Molineux a new trial after convicting him of the murder of Catherine J Adams in New York City and sentencing him to death The decision, written by Judge Werner of Rochester, rules the lower court erred by admitting evidence about another alleged crime the death of Barnett merging two issues into one.
President Roosevelt announces a large slate of army officer appointments in Washington on October 15. Named as first lieutenants of cavalry are Wm Albert Cornelol Wm L Lowe Sere G Hare. Second lieutenants of cavalry include Josey Cottrell Righter Jr Frank Ell liquids man Gem Livingstone Stryter. First lieutenants of infantry list Wm Brownlow Aiken Wr Faulkner John J Miller. Second lieutenants of infantry include Lorenzo G Gasser nee Pennititts Frederick W Mills We Wallace.
The Tribune's London correspondent discusses General Kitchener's proclamation and martial law in Cape Colony. He says a successful crackdown could crush rebellion, starve Boers, and draw Cape allies into retaliation, while Britain weighs harsh measures as leaders face limited military options.
Governor Hayes of Topeka granted parole to Benjamin P. Hayes who had been sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for burglary. Hayes is an expert mechanic and has patented an improved gasoline motor and will manufacture it after release.
Metropolitan Life Insurance files a $3800.43 action against Webb McNall and Frank Grimes in district court. McNall allegedly levied a state tax against the company in 1909. The insurer seeks repayment and removal of the tax. Other similar suits have been dismissed.
St Louis October 9 Catholic church ceremony opens Priests Eucharistic League of America at St Francis Xavier church. Pontifical high mass at 9 by Archbishop Henry Elder of Cincinnati. Bishop Glenn of Kentucky preaches. First business session planned this month. Bishop Covington leads congress with about 600 priests in attendance.
Miss Corn B. Dilley of Clyde Kansas has been named a stenographer and 1 pen a pfee in the land office at El Heno. W T F Donald of Atchison conferred with Pat Coney on undontentious and boss bust. Kansas oeee Fair pecans in Louis today as grounds are reviewed for the Kansas building costing about 000. A brief history review of the organization will be given. Plans for accommodations for thirty one Santa and commercial te will hold a stall convention for passenger and freight officials tomorrow. If you ain ret thing you know ere vr et au eer a pae eae close uD
The Parker Hughes contest briefs are on file in the Supreme Court. Col Hughes attorneys filed a supplemental brief this morning. They claim errors in the Parker briefs and argue corrections would give their client more votes.
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