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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1901
Page
8
Stour J. C. Cantwell, long in revenue service, returns to city to deliver a litearial report. He praises undeveloped northern lands along the Yukon river, foresees a great future from coal and other minerals, notes potential gold and copper, and mentions a perfected Yukon pilot plan expected soon.
Superintendent A Debernardi of Missouri Pacific arrived in Topeka in a private car and met with State Journal reporters. He said there is no foundation to reports of a New extension route from Topeka through Jopia to Topeka, dismissing the gossip as unfounded.
Water situation in Emporia worsens as pumps struggle to supply the town for 25 days at current rates. Engineers report several river pools cut off from the pumping station by riffles, with rocky sections hindering ditch work and delaying relief.
Fragmentary notice promotes remedies for back pain and kidney ache with mentions of a Mr J F Hiack and a sole agent. wording is garbled but centers on ache relief and a pill advertisement.
A fragmentary report describes farmers upset over water diversion and failed wells. The city paid a farmer $30 to guard an engine or ditch, while a stockyard well test by Santa Fe proved fruitless. A committee discussed testing a six foot well. watering 600 head of cattle consumed hours and yielded no lasting solution, leading to talk of lining the Cottonwood river or seeking external water.
A speech in Topeka, delivered by Judge Garver and other speakers, criticizes liquor sellers and warns against archers in the state. The talk urges church members to unite against alcohol, noting the rise of prohibition sentiment and the need for action to curb liquor influence. The speakers stress that only church-led restraint can curb alcohol’s social harm and advocate broad political and moral mobilization.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a death in Wilkes Barre with an estate executor named and mentions of a distant relative and a misread firm investigating a poorhouse case. The text is garbled and omits clear dates, names, or outcomes.
Heury Bone returns from And land. Deening back from eastern trip. paving on Luhtosa street completed. The state House heating plant roofing progresses. Willard Etail’s newshome nears completion. Horton visit planned. Wyatt sisters to sing at Leavenworth theater on October 40. Pankey poles erected. Topeka gains two telephone subscribers. Washburn football opener against Emborin Nori at McCook field. D. A. Clermein joins West Bros. in Kansas City. Parker-Hughin contest set for Friday. Topeka Social to stage Dudley Buck oratorio in December. Morton Altmagh expands as a telephone magnate. Woodmen of the World to meet tonight at 415 Kansas avenue. Washburn vs Kansas City Medicos on Wahburn field next Saturday. Imperial stock camps at Crawford on Thursday to Saturday. Bee Adams arrested after attempting to run a bluff with a gun. Governor Stanley to attend Wickit festivities. Big festival week planned. Layne, Roberts, Cook and Wadden may join Washburn later. Sidewalk-space work near Bethany college grounds. Staged sale at Crawford, 25 35 50 cents. Roy Pratt disputes police account of a drugging incident. plans concert at Parkdale Church. Auditor Cole pressure on state heating plan contractors. Knights of Pythias hall social postponed due to weather. Charles M. Sheldon to read Wheels of the Maoise in Kansas City. Shawnee Sougly News notes W Knowles inspecting landed interests. Apples flood Topeka. Moeser plant hires extra hands for shipments. Sherm Mains predicts hard winter for laborers. Tad-
A reader reports relief from dyspepsia after using a remedy, claiming significant personal improvement and renewed vitality. The note mentions trying the product, referencing rapid benefits and nonbiblical assurances.
Topeka papers report upcoming election of officers for the Topeka Athletic association with J W Thornton not seeking re election. Other items note football at Washburn, grand secretary candidacy for TO F, a new medical college team fundraiser, and local street and boardwalk hazards along with agricultural college debates and town notices from Kendallville and Burlingame Chronicle.
Major T J Anderson of the agriculture department in Washington introduces a new blank form to record reports from state agents in each county. Special Agent Thobias 5 Baldwen, in Topeka last week, backs the plan which will drop nonreporting agents after several months and substitute others. The system aims to improve accountability across Kansas where over 300 agents operate.
Revenue collector Mike Sutton says he will resign soon and predicts Secretary Gurton may appoint Sitspson to fill the vacancy after Tracy’s rejection. He suggests Hinpson as the likely successor and notes the president’s likely consent.
New York reports show scarce re enlistment of imperial geomet ry amid officers' doubt. Lord Kitchener seeks 25,000 mounted men. Denmark plans a government loan of 3 million crowns amid Copenhagen developments. Also mentions Melody and patent nostrums peddled to readers, plus a railroad accident in Illinois with a derailed box car and damaged headlight.
Poor English crops report a bail year for British farriers as wheat and barley yields decline across England and Scotland. The London correspondent notes reduced stock, fewer notifics noticeable in Brucland, and ongoing strains on agriculture and military training amid uncertain duties of officers.
New York report notes Sir Charles Warren’s critique of war preparations after Spion Kop. He argues cabinet direct control often overruled military patience and that a well organized army must adapt to changing cabinet views, despite higher costs and possible delays.
London dispatch says bank failures stemmed from widespread insecurity in the commercial circle of the south. The paper notes heavy losses on state and land book dealings and warns traders fear drastic payoffs and price declines if credit tightens.
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