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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1901
Page
1
An election set for tomorrow draws intense activity in Parker and Santa Fe with rumors of fraud in the Commissioner’s Office. Voters and officials discuss miscounted names, campaign tactics, and turnout expectations as ballots near casting and counting times.
A fragmented article lists ward precincts, candidates and polling locations. It names First and Second wards, mentions judges, clerks, and polling places such as Madison Street and precinct heads, with scattered names like Paine Baylin and Blakley.
Disjointed OCR fragment describes a shooting at a GZAR location, mentioning Leodoo Apt 1-A and a person named Ninae, with garbled phrases about a “Mocking Lauder” and “Demag” authorities. Details are unclear but indicate a gunfire incident and an involved individual.
A late dispatch from Private Secretary reports Governor Stanley infirmed on a Saturday night. A president’s aide announces Punsten to brigadier general in the regular army. Public reaction cites Kansas’s position and looks to Manila and other theaters as the governor replies to the president.
Election returns will be received bulletined at the Syste Journal. April 1 in New York James J. Ful president of the Great Northern is in the city. Short note mentions a World Letter and play, with unclear details about Logus Glug and matters.
Washington April notes Kansan Calderhead is likely to be named chairman of the banking and currency committee by Speaker Henderson next December after Brostus’s death. Several Republicans contend for the post, with Fowler and Yowler drawing attention for past influence, while McCleary of Minnesota may shift to other duties. The piece also covers related political appointments and the broader pattern of reappointing capable incumbents where party strength or regional needs justify continuation.
Cleveland sees heated mayoral race between Republican Wm J Akers and Democrat Tor Le Johnson amid strong voter interest. Toledo reports fine weather and high turnout, while Columbus and Winona note heavy or slow voting trends. Weather varies from clear to cloudy with overall strong civic participation in several locales.
The executive council withheld bid figures for governor mansion sites and a heating plant, citing bidder feelings. Eighteen bids were submitted for executive mansion sites, three for heating plant sites, and twelve for Keating and heating plant sites. Action postponed until after elections and a Board of Fatal Assessors meeting, with plans to reconvene Friday to award contracts. Rumored totals include twenty six thousand dollars and twenty seven thousand five hundred on related properties.
A Washington dispatch reports Peters of Newton is a possible choice for pension commissioner by President McKinley. Peters, who says he knows nothing beyond the chapter, faces political speculation amid a murky process. The article notes Mulvane and others as potential influencers in the selection.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a person who practiced law at Martin and F and was elorted to Newton. He was elected to Congress at large and later remained in the Seventh District for multiple terms. Rumors of a gubernatorial bid surfaced, and he drew support from Loyalist circles. With McKinley’s rise, he was named to a position in Newton. He was nicknamed as a potential U.S. senator vacancy candidate and is noted for veterans reunions and leadership in Kansas Knights Templar.
Washington reports a cable from Admiral Remey detailing a fire in the Petrel gunboat’s hold that killed Lieutenant Commander Jesse Mims Roper while rescuing crew. Twenty two officers and men were injured or overcome, with many recovering. the Petrel was under Dewey at Manila Bay, and the cause remains undetermined.
A Glob dispatch from Shadshal notes Yang Tse viceroys and Yun Shi Kil plan to move 100,900 troops to Blan Fu to free the emperor from reactionaries and bring him to Pekin. The move hinges on moral support from powers abroad amid Pekin government unrest.
Representative Lone of Kansas met the president in Washington and thanked him for an appointment. The Kansas official lauded the choice as fully deserved and popular nationwide. Weather notes forecast northeast winds and cooler conditions.
April 1 dispatch notes U S concern over Russo Chinese tensions after a stalled signing of a pact. Moscow warns Beijing must avoid errant policy while Washington weighs responses as the China accord remains unsigned. The article cites anxious diplomacy and the risk of souring power relations if progress stalls.
Washington April 1 The president appointed Calvin TT to be cadet at large at the United States military academy at West Point. The move follows a wartime order allowing enlistment and signals a shift in officer training policy.
Fragmented weather notes warn of a capricious forecast with wind speeds near twelve knots per hour and a high today around 35 degrees, with rain and possible frost. The clumsy OCR cites old adages about April showers and a cold month ahead, mentioning wind, temperature, and a cautious outlook for the election day.
In Trenton on April 1 the United States Brel corporation filed with the secretary of state to amend and recreate its charter. The filing set a two thirds stock ownership requirement and adjusted ownership names and ages.
Record highs mark the recent hog market as buyers pay premium prices. Market observers noted enthusiastic demand from buyers and sellers amid strong meat price signals.
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