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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1901

Page

13

Why Did She Go Lecture Tour Sparks Nationwide Scrutiny

A fragmented report outlines Mrs Nation’s lecture tour amid heated debate. Foremost critics, including Ter. F. W. Emerson and A. C. Rankin, push back on funding and aims while supporters cite justice and reform. The itinerary lists stops in Des Moines, Chicago, and Topeka with press scrutiny and public access to accounts.

Emerson Nailin Topeka Tanda Bee Nailon Lada Howard Des Moines Iowa Auear Elty Gad Thie Arres Rick Eprudsting Mre Medica Ars City Keith Mr. Tonkin Ji Teft Priday Shernoon Kuseas Clipaccom Sencinae Chicago Thurnlay Kent Eupy Urals Ory Bodotis Weber

Fragmentary OCR Item Lists Addresses and Venues Nearby

The readable text lists names and misread street references such as Kansas avenues and Kansas lanes. It references places like Crasford's Op via Mouse and a Senate location at several Kansas addresses, with partial street numbers and ambiguous descriptors.

Federation Demands Enforce Prohibition in Topeka

A Topeka federation of clubs and delegates reads a resolution urging enforcement of alcohol laws. It declares the city’s officials must prevent sales of liquor and maintain public order, naming Judge Nickol, Mayor, City Attorney, and police chief as officers to receive copies.

Nieide Adh Thomann Mons Partzan Besanleattan W. A. McCarter Nickiois W. AS Ge Aa Aneem Poller Frank Rian Eamons Clwis Teprks Liv Town Pobsty Topeka Manns Matsien Topelis

Fifty More Fires Report From City Fire Chief

Chief Wilmarth released the annual fire report for 1900 noting 195 fires with 44 in stone or brick, 121 in wooden structures, and 20 others. Total building value affected was $817,29 with insured losses of $20,460.22. Causes included stoves, defective flues, electrical wiring, and careless behavior. three people were burned during gaslighting.

Wilmarth Thaa Jose Leon Ty Eant Sirobe Bieh

Chinese Minister Declines Dinner With General Bowell

Washington dispatch reports Chinese Minister Yen Yung Ting declines a formal dinner invitation to meet General Bowell. He says no explanation is needed and maintains his stance, while noting no change in feelings toward the acting commander. In a separate item, Montana news notes a man shot and killed his wife before taking his own life in Butte.

Otis New York Washington Chines Ministur EU ‘Ting Bowell Gentidman Mtet Olle Thik Deetelshea Rena Mont. Butte

Leavenworth Notes and Church Events Highlight Evening

A local roundup lists several social, religious, and community happenings. Elmer Miller and Mark street figures attend party plans while James Pascenem arrives from Oklahoma to visit relatives. Church services outline baptism discussion at Ayentag and a series on Jesus portraits, with a May birthday celebration for Mrs Richard’s daughter marked by a family dinner.

Iene Berman 4 Co Elmer Miller Mark Wtreet Dolman Tire Sutv Eaton James Pascenem Ieee Okla Hus Partis Ists Leavenworth Ocho Ube Beri Osawkie Amile W. Ot. U Intearan Berger Mundy -Afiakisa Kansas Avenue Toon & Cane Kuness Avenue M. Echuren Tomor Christen Education Secon Jetun Alten Jesus Richard Gilio Plasdeg Mance

Campaign Name Drawn For City Attorney Candidacy

Fragmented text shows a municipal campaign with committee actions and mentions of W F Schroft and PR Lindsay as attorney candidates. The note references a meeting, responsibilities of the City Attorney selection, and civic appeals alongside an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming health benefits during the period.

Troutgarding Aia Ate Ee Wanlert Committee of Sales Zen Lindsay W. F. Sehoct Sabaidace C WF Hughes Noa Sa Albert Law Mod

Godard Says Officers Are Trying to Before the Law

The article records Godard expressing confidence in county officials and stating the case is under advisement after receiving a letter from the attorney general. He notes uncertainty about interfering with county officials and supports the enforcement method, while praising the joint efforts in the region.

Gen- Godard

Many Game Laws Proposed but Enforcement Unclear

The article describes several bills aimed at fish protection and game laws in the senate. It notes broad public support yet warns that laws may be violated as seasons and protections shift. Hunters and guides risk continued violations without strong prosecutions.

Wiha Cmt Senate

Chaney Bill On Registration Heads To House Action

The report covers a legislative debate over Chaney’s voter registration bill aimed at preventing party primaries from being packed. Opposition argued the measure too drastic, with amendments and a substitute offered to remove fusion features. The bill’s fate hinges on committee and upcoming elections.

Toad Hamer Sanoter Chaney Ce Paarinn Siesaerty Ao

Snowbound Legislature Faces Snowblocked Session

Fragmented text describes lawmakers arguing over a resolution to press the executive council to crack down on janitors. Report notes janitors resisting, laughter in a dockery, frozen drifts and a week of timbles with sluah-wading ahead for the legislature.

Executive Council Pauly Baka

Dougherty Geis Letters Create Noted Publicrowd Incident

Milford notary Kennett writes under law to compel county to fund actions. He argues this could stop hostile penalties framed as a pension inducement. The comments reference joint smashing bill and public tolerance of shell holes.

Dougherty Geis A. Kennett Milford Connecticut

No Tax on Mortgages Advances in State Vote

An adverse report from the House Basesament and taxes committee outlined a mortgage tax measure tied to a constitutional amendment. The session debated a tender option over property, with supporters citing a similar state move and a reference to Cherokee County district court terms and anti-canteen resolutions in government liquor oversight.

Tate Weilep Crawford R. Wellep Wellep Cherokee County District Court Columbia Galena

Cattle Brand Bill Develops in Senate Action

A bill in the Senate aims to require all cattlemen in the state to adopt a single brand within six months of passage and have it certified to the secretary of state. The secretary would acquire the brand by purchase for use across the state.

Senate Smith Shell

STOP CONVICT LABOR Abolition Bill Aims to End State Prison Work

The State Society of Labor introduces a measure to ban convict labor, arguing the practice undercuts free labor. The bill targets shoe and furniture production for contractors who use inmate labor and pay the state cents per day, with strict enforcement against hiring or directing inmates by penal institutions.

State Society of Labor Geary County

Buck Maddox Ballot Review Delays Continue

A committee appointed to count votes in the Buck Maddox contest reviewed about half of the ballots and will resume work in Minnesota.

Comitee Contros Eaves Minn

Follows the Flag and Hawaiian Trade Declares Laws

A Honolulu court decision voids a mercantile tax law as conflicting with federal commerce statutes in an Acetate fees case. Reports note sugar cargoes bound for New York aboard the American-Hawaiian line and plans for eleven new steamers. Overcrowded courts loom as judge resignations alter the docket. Queen Victoria’s death shocks Maui workers, with rising labor unrest and strikes among Japanese and native laborers. Portuguese arrivals from New England praised by employers as Paced immigration diversifies labor. Zealandia to sail next to Los Angeles with seven hundred passengers onboard.

Hohelute San Francis Cal Supreme Court Ime Hi. Davies New York American-Hawaiian Steamship Company Honolulu Rircuit Judes Slikman Victors Maui Frowaluli Porto Yio New England Steamchip Zealandia Sao Francisco Los Angeles

Naval base choice for the Philippines weighed by Captain Wilde

Captain Geo F Wilde, former commander of the battleship Gorgon, advocates Iloilo as the ideal base site in the Philippines with deep waters and a dry dock. He notes Subig Bar as safer harbor per naval board but emphasizes the need for several hundred thousand tons in ships for patrol and inter-island service and calls for a comprehensive coastal survey due to incorrect charts.

Wilds Naval Station San Francisco Geo. F Wilde Gregan Asiatic Thilo Naval Board Subig Bar Manila Philippines Punat

Topeka Wins Over KU in First Season Matchup

Topeka OMCA defeated the Kansas State University basketball team 14 to 7 in the season opener at the MC A gym. The Topeka guards and team play were strong, with Owen as captain and Griggs scoring for Topeka. KU's offense showed effort but could not overcome the faster, cleaner Topeka squad.

State University Topeka OM. c. A MC A. Syyposium RAMS Bie Balwax Tepeite Mirtle Ie Bood Lawrence Bays ALC. A Tess Owen Pieishman Sway Sowtelle Smith Lo Fo Binlth E ‘Owens A. Griggs Naismith Sayaical

Quinto Becayuva Named Governor in Hic Janes

A special dispatch reports Quinto Becayuva, newly appointed governor of Hic Janes, addressing the overs and confirming strategic moves. The cruiser Tiradentes has orders to proceed to Muranes, awaiting further instructions, with authorization to seize revolutions’ assets if needed. A medicinal ad touts Cure La Grippe, noting a cold remedy claim with a five to eight day completion and a price per package.

New York Tuo Uisys Quinto Becayuva Hic Janes Tiradentes Muranes

Musical Westival Promises Spring Club Event in May

A fragmentary notice describes a musical festival planned by a commercial club in Distussps, slated for May. It mentions Penny involvement and arrangements, with tentative proposals for production and venue. The text is garbled but signals a spring music event.

Musical Westival Mercial Club

Death of Mrs Fisher at Topeka in 19th Century Era

Obituary notes Mia Elizabeth Fisher wife of Rev H D Fisher died at 109 Pilimere Street after heart disease. She lived in Topeka since 1884, active in First M E Church and Ladies Missionary society. Survivor list includes daughter Anne in Atchison and sons J Fisher Havana Cuba, B Fisher Jarvis Cuba, Dr H F Fisher Kansas City. Her husband once faced Quantrill’s raid in Lawrence, and she aided him during the siege.

Mia Elizabeth Mr. Fisher HD. Fisher Faralty Nome Pilimere Street Mia. Fisher Olly Erin Oalo Ghildwood H. D. Fisher Mesh. D. Fisher Pen Imshia Atate Imine Coat Auimuotaly Herbu Mani Bay Lawrends Ottawa Atchison Westmoreland Fisher Orst Topeka M. E. Church Woman's Home Missionary Sociey Ladies of the Sea Circle Fisher Lawrence Quantrill Church Anh Missouri Mr. Fisher Aira Mitchen Fisher Wa Ape Dashier Mire Anne Fisher J. Fisher Havana Cube Bete Iisher Jarvis Cuba Hornt H. Frank Fincer Kansas City

Market Report From Chichse Wheat Trends Quiet

Today’s market report notes mixed wheat activity with modest price movement and moderate selling. Buying orders decline while near term contracts show slight strength for May futures amid sparse trading and subdued demand.

Pernession Livernogtne Tower Yraterday White Texic Comenicaut Leal Reselpla Ware

Unclear OCR fragment hints at nuptials and market notes

Fragmentary text mentions nuptials and various market terms and locations. It references people and places like New York and Topeka, with scattered lines about wheat, money markets, and a factory. Overall, no coherent event or clear names emerge.

J C Goings Commission Co Members Chicago Board of Trade

Fragmented OCR text references a commission company and Chicago Board of Trade buyers and shippers. Details are garbled with unclear names and addresses, offering little coherent fact.

J.C. Goings Commission Co Chicago Board of Trade, Buyers and Shippers of Crain Miling Wheat Cossignmente East Fith Street Topens

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mrs. Nation Ter. F. W. Emerson and A. C. Rankin Mr. Emerson Fey W. Entresca Usid A Rae Granta Pease Flees Saat Peers Crasford Kansans Avenin Earnsan Avenue Elose Beyoip Kansas aVende Royal Karas Avenue Federation Wilmarth Way WU Law Enforcement League Buin Hood Senstor Chaney State House Isn Bill Richardman Iloilo K. U Roma Laurel Aevines Bert Mrs. Fisher Kansas Agnhariain Sil Cruguivts Today's Market Report Geeterens Tie Alshoe Cotton Marist Eplay Apeas Teentota Hogs Cpa Tesa Paolimatey Suenlee Stockaema. & Co Atchison Atabieaty Bia
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