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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1901
Page
6
In wartime sale Green & Sons list bargains on staples including 15 pounds of sugar, 2 pounds of Royal Baking Powder, 2 shillings, and multiple flour brands with prices. Also advertised are soaps and Diamond C products with bulk quantities and discounted per-unit costs.
S. MacArthur, returning from Vernon, laments lynching and mob violence as un-American. He urges punishment under law, condemns racial hatred, and calls for civic renewal amid national strife in a period of heated racial tensions.
An ad in this paper promises to attract numerous applicants, claiming two men and a beautiful woman will respond, offering a wide pool of candidates for hire. The noted pitch emphasizes high volume and selectivity in choosing the best fit.
In New York reports a Weed Shore forward at Palmyra New York shot himself after dispatchers failed to answer trains. The body was found near the Weed Shore yard as railroad traffic bogged down with multiple orders piled up and stations delaying. No motive known.
The Kansas race centers on Roosevelt as the Western option with strong support from western districts. The piece notes organizing efforts in local clubs and mentions political figures like Drsiient and Frank Chaperion in a period voice reflecting early 20th century concerns.
Sept 2 Pars Mante Bey Turkish ambassador to Britain returns to Switzerland to resume the controversy with France. The French embassy in Consulate reportedly sailed aboard the guard ship and military parades marked the sultan's accession anniversary. Germany reportedly will urge the Porte to settle the dispute.
Revenue cutters will guard the New York to check the Shamrock and American cup races. Captain Thomas D Walker outlines patrol plans with navy guards, revenue cutters, and steam yachts. Signals, divisions, and penalties for violations are described as part of the harbor security and race management. Cripple Creek posts a record mining month with $2,258,000 production.
In St Louis on September 2 under Chief Architect Suse Taylor a party of surveyors will drive the first stakes for pavilions to be erected in World’s Fair-like display at Forest Park. The survey determines suitable space for large exhibit buildings and the area available for the exposition.
A Kansas Topeka Labor Day program details a quiet celebration with a morning parade, marching delegations, and bands. Afternoon activities include a baseball game at Washington Park, entertainment at Vinewood Park, and a theater bill at Crawford. The day's schedule features toy races, concerts, and various community performances with donations and prizes announced by local sponsors.
Cleveland reports a calm day after a devastating flood with clean streets and resumed traffic. No fatalities. Seventeen districts face property loss, especially in the business and residential areas. The Emanuel Episcopal Church district suffered four feet of water. Some homes and tracks damaged. rebuilding expected. Trains from the east still delayed about an hour. Suburban areas escaped major damage though street improvements were swept away. Local emergency efforts continue as residents assess losses and repair begins.
A 11 or 12 year old girl in the Iowa countryside near Valley Junction was assaulted on a Sunday morning as she walked to church. Clothing was torn and she was left in distress before farmers alerted police and two suspects were arrested after a search along railroad tracks. One suspect was formally charged with a crime following interrogation.
The nation observed Labor Day with large parades and picnics in cities including Chicago Denver Pittsburgh Kansas City Des Moines and San Francisco. Tens of thousands joined marches, speeches by Senators and Mayors, and union demonstrations reflecting ongoing labor tensions and solidarity.
Fragmentary OCR text references Coroner and investigations into three deaths. Readable fragments indicate a formal inquiry by a committee led by Hogeboom, with mentions of coroner inquiries and terms like sufficient. No clear names, dates, or places are confirmed in the readable portions.
A city committee to Ways and Means favors hiring an additional assistant city attorney to handle the gas company case and waterworks matter. The three candidates are ex City Attorney W A Bird Judge J D McParland and Chief Justice A H Horton. Ex City Attorney Bird leads among committee members though term details and salary remain unsettled. The plan aims to have the new attorney assist the law department on the major cases and likely become a permanent arrangement.
McCray named Kansas immigration commissioner by Governor Stanley, receiving an honorary commission. The move formalizes the state bureau created with outside funding and seeks to attract workers and enterprise to Kansas, with McCray planning his first travel this week to promote immigration initiatives.
Obituary notices describe the death of Ammons, a mailing clerk at the post office, and Cheatur, a promising youth with a wide circle of friends. Services were held at home and Bethel Cemetery. interment followed in a neighboring town.
A fragmented notice describes a dubious tonic called Lichos Celers Nerve Compound mixing celery and herbs with unclear ingredients. It references deaths and poverty in distant places, naming Charles E Wan aged 35 and a poor house in Chattanooga Tennessee with vague biographical notes.
Last of the cheat excursions to Colorado this year. Special price $15.00 with inclusive return via the Santa Fe line. Feature observation cars standard sleepers and eating houses. Rock ballast track and Harvey dining accommodations described.
Opening at Lincoln on September 2 under suspicious conditions the Nebranka state fair debuts its largest agricultural, horticultural and livestock exhibits to date. The legislature funded 1000 additional stalls for live stock and nearly every county is represented. Excursion rates from across the state and neighboring states point to historic attendance.
Runaway carriage caused by ropeway near Charis Fellows house endangering youths. No serious injuries reported. Later a gasoline fire at 151 Harrison Street damaged by fire crews. ladder truck hurt in the process and sent for repair.
In a rough mid game skirmish the asylum team clashed with the soldier camp over fair play and a disputed call. The score stood 1 to 2 in the fourth when a play at home was halted amid interruptions as managers and umpires intervened.
A concerned call notes that missionaries from the Rocky Mountain district including Kanene Colomalo and others come to the city for their annual conference. They will conduct Bible study and prayer, meet daily at the OMO AL hall, and host audiences at the church during the current week. Organized under the American Sunday School union, the group begins at 16 o clock and 7 a.m. movements, with headquarters at Beat Biel street.
Probate judge Pugen announces an extra supply of marriage certificates at the old stand for several months. The new certificates feature hearts and arrows and are offered by express 1) marriage certificates. They may be typed or hand filled, with green or blue ink available.
A garbled report from Lake Sunapee New Hampshire notes the admiral and his party staying at a summer hotel after a rumored illness. Officials anticipate a longer stay with visits from state charity officials and a board meeting planned to discuss a contract for a school for the blind in Kunene City.
Fragmented OCR notes recount a 1901 Kansas county agricultural fair season with references to state boards, secretaries in Mankato Frankfurt and Hawhina, names such as Coburn and Steward, and mentions of September activities, elections, and association duties. The text preserves names and places but is garbled.
Today’s market report highlights cattle and hog prices, with notes on hog and beef futures, cotton sector trends, and regional livestock activity. The sheet lists various market categories, quotations, and commodity summaries, reflecting a broad-based agricultural trade briefing.
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