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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1901

Page

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Women At Work in Topeka Polls Amid Weather and Vote Gap

Early voting in Topeka shows women casting about twice as many votes as men in some precincts as wet snow and slush hinder mobility. Reports state women favored Hughes while male turnout lags, with partisan and election-official friction shaping noon tallies and judge selections.

Topeka Metus Hughes Ethe Polles Kotes Cnet Hurdes Kasas Mery Wuen Tordeach Hamel Guechinl Chun

Maj Anderson First With Place of Honor at Fourth Ward

An elderly veteran rests with dignity as a Sotern lined arte at Cegeaen Jou Waters quer isk Mi So. Secretary of the Cuninmercbad claims the line to the bee of the pole is secure. Confident he says Everything Is All Right while Major Anderson stands first in the ceremony. W F Bingnoe visits polling stations to gauge public mood.

W. F. Bingnoe

Fragmentary urban ballot notes and crowd chatter

Disjointed lines describe a public voting scene with mentions of a polling place, a tenth avenue, neighbors and a crowd. The text shows confusion about voting and safety but lacks clear events, dates, or identifiable entities.

Kansas Town Elections Reported Across State

Reports from Monday contests in several Kansas towns and Wichita detail mayoral and council results. Winners include BZ. Butcher leading the wet ticket in Enterprise and J. W. Talbot elected in Hope, with strong third-party presence and female voters participating across locales.

Kansas City Atention Kansas J. W. Talbot Wichita Ube Sevidis Sarah George L. Whites Kimball MM Sabie J. W.pinpey S. Mahan WB. Gulick Platner Holisia Ka Iitavin Dannet enNeam Dolbn Ieee Ing Acael Electea Evanellpene Etmattoa Niewel Grote Te B. Blinn Gia Fin

No Opposition Weather Forecast Across the Nation

Forecasters say no strong opposition exists to a broad weather system dumping heavy rain and snow across much of the country. Travel disruptions and school closures are expected in several states as the storm moves coast to coast.

Voting Across Cities Shows Varied Mayoral Races

Reports from Milwaukee Toledo and Cleveland detail mayoral contests with several aldermen and a municipal court clerk up for election. Weather across states is unsettled with clouds and rain, while turnout appears strong in some areas and expected to be heavy in others.

Johnson Triumphs In Cleveland Mayor Race By 5000

April 2 Cleveland news: Tom Johnson, Democrat, wins the Cleveland mayoral election by about 6000 votes over Willie J. Alok Yee. Republican ticket splits dominate council races as McKisson faction weakens. In Toledo Samuel M. Jones defeats McMalen by roughly 2000 votes, backed by working men and Democratic endorsements. Johnson stresses Golden Rule during ward by ward campaign.

Cleveland Ohio Tom I. Johnson Demberut Willie J. Alok Yee Puthear M Jones Toledo Wiledo Samuel M. Jones Mucesch Tiiself mx Tevds McMalen Jones Mornerd Hinde

Chicago Light Vote Marked By Ward Contests And Local Races

A crowded brisk turnout across Chicago wards accompanied by aldermanic contests notably in Harrrison’s home ward and Palmer bid. Republicans claim a large plurality while Democrats pursue citywide and state races. Ohio and Cincinnati results reflect broad municipal interest and looming statewide contests.

Gage Buys Bonds In Government Investment Move

Washington Agri 2 In accordance with Secretary Gages an inc sincement that t would tary from the to time the short bonds wt af Investment rate re wilsable to the investor wae Buys the new 2 per cent should the maret prize for the Dew twowe remain on the presient Mafia Use treasury depeirtment WES day tenders at 2.10m,000 pryvermenent Short boade an prapiteslly the same Basis ae the trois Tverd sit the current market quotation of about jy. Exact furutes christ be etter for detaribe.

Washington Agri 2 Gages Inc Treasury

Michigan Voters Defeat Two Constitutional Amendments

Michigan voters backed 40,000 for Republican Robert Montgomery as justice of the state supreme court election returns showed. Frank W. Fletcher and Henry W. Carrie, both Republicans, won statewide races for university trustees. Two constitutional amendments were defeated, one cutting legislators pay and the other raising pay for drowned sides. Detroit saw major GOP gains and McKinty's home Goss Democratic. Inclement weather kept many Kansas City voters home with four tickets competing and schools closed.

Milwaukee Joacham Eric Lodger St. Joseph Mutterpal Enna G Eas Ziuvor Henry V. Johnges Tri Wkford Etty Aml L. W. Gay University Profesor Republicat Storm Bull Ole Bull Prorta Peoria Intser Party Nebraska Omaha API South Omaha Wouncmen Lincolt Lorne Cincinnati Fairweather | Preville Glo Foraker Foraker Amotic Republicana John R McLean Tom T. Johnson Cincinnnati Fittechrmarin Bayon Col-umhut Tty Naat Columbus Doassrade Michigan Detroit Robert Montgomery Crowd Hupids Supreme Court Frank W. Fletcher Alpina Henry W. Carrie Manistee State University Nave Ates Lance Bey County Jackson Joris WUG Wierestul John Whealan Poier Ice Macagantry Kansas City Kauss City Kan Kansas Clive Hite

Carrie Nation in St Louis Saloon Rampage

Carrie Nation visits St Louis says she quits lecturing for money and exposes ongoing abuse by saloon culture. She is attacked by a man at a Nation saloon and a revolver is waved by Joseph Sauerburger as she confronts bartenders and patrons. Nation vows to return and continue her campaign.

Nation Viers J. W. Kaup Joseph Siverburger Indy Dave Mr._ Nation Liverburger Sauerburger Aira St. Touts

Russian Confident in Far East Stage and Arctic Launch

Reports from St Petersburg describe Russian confidence as talks on the Wan chuzhin agreement continue through diplomatic channels. An Arctic expedition ship named Gauss was launched in Berlin with high officials present, honoring mathematician Gauss. Detained, Gov. Taylor’s case advances in Frankfort as legal actions proceed with no defendants in custody.

Gov. Taylor Frankfort Sri T. Powers Conic Culton Green Golden

New Prime Minister Predicted In London Dispatch

A London dispatch to the Tribute reports a likely change in the British government before the recess. It cites strong support for Mr Balfour to become prime minister with a peerage elevation, while Lord Salisbury’s retirement looms and Chamberlain’s role remains pivotal amid cabinet shifts and budget tensions.

New York London Lord Saliswery Amd Mtr Balfour Ae Aaseria Balfour Salis Bury Chamberlain Commons Treasury Michael Hicks -Beushle Willam Hageaure

Lay Down Arms Surrender in Manila Insurrection

Manila April 3 Colonel Gonzales insurgent governor of Manila with ten officers and forty five men surrendered to Colonel Beacom 4 Malation.

Manila Gonzales Beacom

ROW AT THE POLLS

United States District Attorney Fowler was wounded at a polling place in Ward 25 as a group of African American men attempted to deter voters. John Banks tried to vote but was challenged. a crowd fired 40 to 50 shots with the aim of intimidation. The DA’s wound is not serious.

St Louis United Steten Distriet Fowler Pereinct Fred Rosler John Banks Noste Boshead

Allen Will Quit Governor of Porto Rico Resigns

A Washington dispatch says Charles H. Allen governor of Porto Rico left San Juan for Washington and is expected to resign soon after arrival. He will retire voluntarily as the time is up and he does not wish to remain longer. The president hopes to persuade him to stay, citing his good work and the island’s needs. No successor names are yet suggested.

New York Charles H. Allen Porto Rien San Juan Wrerhington Allen Targers An A Dasaitty Thes

Election Returns and Heir to New York Fortune

Election returns will be received at the State Journal office Tuesday evening. News arrives that Mrs. Frank Goodwin of Wallula has inherited 500000 dollars from a New York estate. Miscellaneous notes mention Lawrence and a weather forecast showing increasing south winds on Wednesday.

Ball State Journal Eveninj New York Walla Waila Wash Frank Goodwin Wallula New York City

General MacArthur Issues Oath and Censorship Actions

Washington reports General MacArthur enacts oath pledges for Filipino leaders and imposes censorship on dispatches. The oath commits allegiance to United States authority, with vows to act as a loyal citizen, avoid aiding enemies, and comply with American governance. A subsequent note states Amuinaldo remains a prisoner with limited freedoms and restricted conduct while further orders are awaited.

Kansan candidate favored for the Wisconsin post amid Washington talk

In Topeka reports, A W Seni is considered for a key commissionership though he seems hesitant. Supporters like Tick Hite push for a Kanedian appointment while Peters retains a strong record from earlier district judge service. The piece notes pressure over Kansas influence in the picker’s selection and hints at possible promotions within the diplomatic sphere.

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