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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
7
Fragmented text reports a prairie dog bill signing and looming legal changes. It references a Canadian budget and various unclear figures, with garbled phrases suggesting disputed provisions and potential fines or costs.
Amid a sprawling session the Santa Fe bill on shop regulation passed by the House. A constitutional majority barely cleared with 64 to 31 votes. The description notes a charged tone with accusations of inconsistency by Smith of Sherman and references to various local and county measures including court terms, road building, and school district actions.
Lawmakers push to postpone tax relief amendments while Representative Short files two measures. County maste rs to convene on the first Monday in March to set valuation standards and consider sections for reassessment. Critics argue efforts protect dodgers and delay legislature, with executive counts and standings under review.
Fragmentary transcript shows a Senate session interrupted as pages failed to deliver a report. A lieutenant governor notices missing pages and questions the sergeant at arms about the status, while officials scramble to locate the missing documents.
A measure introduced in the senate aims to prohibit narcotics trafficking while allowing investigations into their effects. The bill targets cocaing and other drugs with penalties for violations. Institutions previously aware of drug damage have consulted and supported tightening controls.
A fragmented text discusses budget, city regulation, street lighting, and county treasurer salary. It notes judiciary committee recommendations on employer relations, employee status, and a three member board, with references to Doniphan county and state governance.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a senate committee endorsing two major bills for passage, with references to Fortac and Belleville and discussion of jury exemptions and high school status. The garbled text also mentions salary increases for clerical or government members and adverse reports, indicating debates on compensation and policy.
Secretary Stephens reports two commissions from Dr George W Hoss of the Western School of Oratory. A committee of seven and a five member group are to organize signers, engage 2000 residents, and secure officers for a spring election. Ministers asked to announce and preach on the plan.
A fragment mentions a duel in Williamson West Virginia dated February 12 involving an individual nicknamed Ke. The readable text is limited and lacks further context or outcomes.
Advice from a famous physician emphasizes rest as the priority for grip illness. Eat sparingly, drink water, keep bowels open with Miles Nerve and Liver Pills, and control fever with Miles Pain Pills. Three doses daily with a bedtime extra if possible. guaranteed money back if not benefited.
Two smallpox cases arise at The Topeka Orphans Home at Third and Fillmore with twenty one others exposed. Quarantine begins as matron Bills Alice Celeb reports mild illness among affected children. Authorities expect quarantine to end after fourteen days if no further cases emerge.
Waterbury official N Biskeslee funded a monster sleigh ride for 1250 children from public schools and Boys Club. Twenty three big sleighs drew by teams carried youngsters from Exchange Place to Naugatuck, with cheers for Blakeslee.
A Cincinnati dispatch reports Governor Nash discussed with Adjutant General Gyrer a martial order to mobilize state troops if the prize fight investigation in Cincinnati escalates. The move hinges on Judge Hollister’s ruling and the Friday night melee, with regimental commanders told to be ready.
The Commercial club appoints a special committee to manage the piano musical festival and will meet at the club rooms on Thursday evening. Members listed include Gertrude Tracy, Mike Nive Themiss, Mrs Gertrude Guilt, Davdaoe a, ba ies a, Mr M. Venu Neos, L. M ee, ihn D. Brown, Mrs Jit &, Mrs ioe eer tie.
Fragmentary report claims a double murder linked to Sea Steel company, with unclear motives and possible self harm. Text is garbled but references a mysterious figure, a motive tied to pain and deceit, and a cryptic antiseptic product.
Local notes mix with scattered items from Rome including business, theater, and social news. Mentions of diners, gyros, a funeral, a vaudeville show, and community notices mix with advertisements and town chatter. Several names and venues appear, such as Crawford, J Ardara, and the Grand theater, along with brief mentions of weather and public events.
The text references the Two Republics, Bela, and The Herald with Topeka connections. It mentions Paul Hudson, new tailor shops on Kansas Avenue, security building, and mentions of California openings and Santa Fe Route investments. Also notes about vinegar works and a Topeka business context amid scattered product ads.
A letter from Harry Smwith, major in the Twenty-fret Kansas volunteer regiment, dated January 6, describes a small engagement near Maniqa. His party of eighteen repelled attackers, with one man killed and two wounded. several insurgents were killed, and looted items were found afterward. The writer notes constant vigilance against insurgent forces and mentions the regiment’s leadership and multilingual lineage.
The Everett apartment building at Forty second Street was completely destroyed by a blaze today. Inmates were largely cut off from escape and reached with difficulty. no injuries reported. Also note regular meeting of the Commercial Club and Missouri Pacific Texas excursion fares in February.
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