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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1901

Page

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Royal intrigue and Easter plans shadow Queen Alexandra

A London gossip column details Queen Alexandra's ill health and deafness raising questions about her duties. It notes King Edward VII's upcoming coronation and parliament opening as major events, with royal travel hints to Denmark and Copenhagen for Easter.

Edward Alexandar Uitie London Eshieia Alexandra Abe Fordsrane Felix Semon Diem Sepoah Ae National Hospital Queen Alexandra Queen Victoria Barone Feport Wart Uece Denmark Ebwant Rothers House of Lords Tepal Veta Bockingtam Palace Kvety United Eigesiom Nmaltes Laity Maine Fakin New Heer Victoria

Mystery Manuscript Teases Truth Behind Local Scandal

A cryptic banner hints at a hidden truth about a local figure. The piece references a controversial minister and a grave act, implying consequences tied to the year’s political tensions. The item reads like a sensational teaser from a small-town paper with uncertain names and dates.

Government extends bene vote to June thirty eight next

A garbled notice indicates a government extension of a bene vote by the state department to June thirty eight, affecting the Guate region and noting transmission or authorization for the period. The report references General McNally and a duty or service linked to customs.

Coorel Gerecks Genel McNally State Department Elt

Prohibition Debate Cue Sparks Legislation Talk

Topeka State Journal outlines legislators debating prohibition and related policy shifts. Includes mentions of church figures, political figures, and weekly recap notes on local and national developments.

Trial of Franke Hactom in Minnesota Case

The February trial details the murder charge against Franke Hactom in Minn, with county attorney Boartman outlining the state case. Witnesses describe Hamilton and associates at the hotel, the defense claim of self defense, and the fatal wound to Day from a billiard room incident.

Hie Minn Franke Boartman Hamilton Kience Peice Aiiver Day Morgan John Dave Bli T. Cury Eas Evans Guy Canfield Hamiiton

Mystic Brotherhood pageant travels from Grand Rapids to Detroit

A garbled Detroit report notes a Mystic order caravan traveling from Grand Rapids to Detroit with Imperial Potentate Chicago Fairtonisby leading a group described as The Afystic Bis. Foreseeable Sunday warming trend and scattered indications of rain appear in a forecast fragment.

Detroit Mich Grand Rapids Honolulu Imperial

Question of Re submission and Prohibition Debate at the House

The article details a tense session as Republicans press for reconsideration of a prohibition measure. Babb of Sedgwick frames the issue at the trough while Speakers and participants argue over inquisition provisions, law enforcement, and the potential defeat of sentencing rules. The discussion centers on whether to strengthen or modify the liquor restraint law and its civil and criminal enforcement implications.

Babb Sedgwick Dizcuston Ota Dunham Ued Mason Jones Sen Cawerence Sethe Gigvant Bioniacs Joe Hichardnon Topeka Seneest Godard Bernie Erat

Seal Of Approval On Biennial General Elections

The house approved holding general elections every second year. The selection of county commissioners remains the sole de.

Bills Reform Statutes Printing And Staffing Provisions

A historic legislative fragment outlines a bill to tax and annotate statutes. It details printing ten thousand volumes, distribution within and beyond state borders, and a commissioner paid 2000 dollars with a clerk and stenographer. Costs include truck expenses and resident pricing set at five dollars.

Tia Otter Abe Aiah

Shall We Hang Them bill sparks state lynching debate

A disputed bill proposes hanging condemned prisoners after verdicts, with the warden presiding and witnesses present. Proponents say the measure could deter crime and reduce revenge, citing past use and lack of recent lynchings, while opponents warn of state overreach and risk to justice.

Ator Smith Tuesaday Josamare Lneres Kunses

Preference for Soldiers to Be Given in Public Work

The senate recommends passage of a measure to grant public work preference to honorably discharged soldiers from the Civil War. It would require every public department in Kansas to give priority in appointment and employment to qualified veterans, including positions in cities and towns.

Senate Onme State of Kansas Eoshill Ciites

CHANGE CONTEMPT LAW Bills recommenced for passage yesterday

Contempt of court reform measures appear in a state package. Proposed by multiple lawmakers, provisions include allowing contempt to be finished without jury trial and other judicial and taxation adjustments amid party lines and ongoing floor debate.

Smith Houweholder Aden Brannie Cabbison Supreme Court Bouse

Misplaced Confidence in New York Leaflet Scheme Convicted

Frances Caspari, Baltimore church worker and secretary, was convicted in Baltimore criminal court of obtaining money under false pretenses tied to a Leaflet Association scheme. She admitted handling over 80000 from investors, mostly women, with receipts but no clear details of investments. Sentencing ranges from two to ten years.

Baltimore Frances Precerd Unitarian En City Publicaau New York Ne Ont Bertha A. Gree Edgar Gans Jutry

Anna Gould's Money Receivers Named in Castellane Case

Judge Lacombe orders the Castellanes executors to pay the countess and children up to 210000 dollars per year in equal monthly installments for their support. Executors and trustees are restricted from distributing trust funds without court permission. Jan J. Gould and Helen M. Gould are appointed receivers of the surplus.

New York Lacombe Jan J. Gould Helen M. Gould Sur

Debtor Proceedings Pressed In Equity Against Countess

Creditors of the countess seek to bar further suits in law or equity against the countess and her executors. Trustees are ordered to transfer all trust income now held and future surplus to receivers. Ongoing priorities of the Dummer-Wertheimer matter remain pending in the New York Supreme Court.

Thearden New York Supreme

Carrie Nation speaks in Kansas City amid Prohibition debate

Mrs Carrie Nation the Karissa Joint master arrives in Kansas City with a delegation. She addresses a large audience urging stronger action to destroy liquor joints. She criticizes the jurors and clergymen and rails against existing laws. Nation travels on to Iowa, escorted by council members and supporters.

Kansas City Carrie Nation Typeka Jeansun Shien Mixcourt Kaneas United States Rex Siany Dervous WAC Burlington Dew Moines Senate Topeka Mra J. Hi Nies Mina

Mass Meeting for Men on Sunday at Auditorium

Several thousand admittance cards were issued for a men only mass meeting Sunday afternoon in the Auditorium to decide on joint closing. The event was arranged by ministers and temperance workers to discuss closing the joints.

Plan for Peace By Gen Sir Evelyn Wood For Pacification

General Sir Evelyn Wood outlines a broad pacification strategy aimed at restoring order and stability. The plan emphasizes orderly governance, protection of civilians, and phased security measures to quell unrest and foster enduring peace.

Sir Evelyn Wood

Edward’s Influence Said to Drive Chang Negotiations

A distorted World News item from London cites Edward acting on Kaiser guidance toward peace talks with the Boers. It references General Wood and Lord Kitchener, implying a secret approach to settlement tied to a preferred peace pathway.

New York London Lord Kitchener Tela

Left Her Hatchet on Rails Speech by Mrs Nation in Casey Depots

A garbled station dispatch describes Mrs Nation visiting Casey and Dexter among others aboard a Kansas corridor train. Delegations from WCTU and the state association accompany her as she addresses crowds and threats, urging moral fervor and warning of danger to come if violence ensues.

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