19 Feb 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
1
Carrie Nation, an arresting figure in the temperance crusade, remains jailed with a $2,000 bond set to keep peace. The courtroom depicted a charged scene as Judge Hazen and supporters clashed over wire protests and the trial's political context.
Mrs Nation condemns judges and society as she rails against jailing and legal actions in a county case. She claims persecution for her reform work, denounces male supporters, and pleads for freedom while vowing to continue activism, interrupted by a dramatic courtroom scene and emotional appeals.
New Haven Feb 19 Justice Brewer delivers fourth lecture in the Yale tour titled The Responsibilities of Citizenship. He warns of spasmodic displays of virtue and laments lax enforcement of prohibitory law while predicting ten years of worsening conditions for the nation under moral decline. Mra Nation endorses the view and urges the equality of effort in reform.
Minneapolis reports jury deliberations in the Tate case against Prank Hi Haynie. A charge involving murder and related counts left jurors pondering the verdict after hours of testimony, with confusion over counts and possible acquittal. The scene shifted as witnesses and legal arguments framed the question of intent and delivery.
A political notice outlines Benedict urging support for J. S. Warner for mayor of Topeka. It portrays Warner as a law abiding, industrious, businesslike candidate favoring municipal ownership of utilities, paved streets, and strong law enforcement. Benedict cites Warner’s past service, civic involvement, and anti corruption stance to urged loyal citizens to vote in the primary.
MES Garvey urged nominating Hughes despite his record while Eva Marshall Shantx of Chicago spoke at First Presbyterian Church on temperance. she praised the Woman's League and read a temperance tale by Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. The meeting urged Women’s League support for Hughes. Shonte spoke at Tennesse and at a church event, with more talks planned at AML and Seventh and Topeka avenues.
A Topeka state journal column relays a provocative 1900 era address urging readers to confront racial prejudice. The speaker emphasizes loyalty, faith, and caution against deceit while addressing the colored community of Topeka.
In a controversial address Carrie Nation denounces Republican rule and calls for justice for the oppressed. She condemns corruption, praises faithful Black allies, warns against law enforcement, and endorses a reform candidate for mayor as a minister for good. The message urges unity against oppression and calls for righteous action.
James Callahan, an ex convict, is named as the man linked to the Edward Cudahy kidnapping. Identification came from Edward Cudahy and a servant who saw the suspect near the Cudahy residence. Callahan, associated with Pat Crowe for years, denied the charges but remains in custody amid ongoing inquiries and prior surveillance.
Chicago capitalists form a new corporation named Central Sugar Company to challenge the sugar trust. Agreements with sugar interests reportedly near completion for production at a major factory, with full details and senior executives expected to be announced soon.
A House resolution authorized creation of a committee to investigate Zion City Bank allegations. Jon Alexander Dopin leads the panel as UnanianA rules suspend normal procedures, empowering the committee to examine bank affairs and report back to the body.
The Senate Elections Committee released its report on Hopkins and Buskow contests with claims of offers to switch votes and corruption in Bryant township. The majority report recommends seating Buskow and excluding Hopkins, while a minority argues for broader scrutiny and potential risks to Findlay and Ross seats.
A heated county wide debate focused on establishing high schools at county seats. Supporters argued against delays and favored remote school options. opponents feared local strife similar to county seat fights. The bill narrowly failed after a 11 to 1 vote, with several senators warning of continued tension.
Railroad workers and supporters gathered from various areas to press passage of the double header bill. Activists arrived early, hoping to stay until the measure is printed and advanced. The bill faced opposition and was referred to the Judiciary Committee after objections about its language.
A garbled OCR excerpt hints at a legislative bill debate with scattered phrases about "Halt," "Dour todas," and "battels." References to one toll call and items for passage appear, but the text is fragmentary and lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Disjointed report notes the house judiciary committee and a beleaguered session with mentions of Senator Hurrel and Manson, then abruptly shifts to news that King Edward will visit his sister in Germany aboard the royal yacht Victoria and Albert, with Victoria and Albert likely awaiting the trip to Berlin.
A mob of about forty masked farmers raided the Millwood saloon killing Mrs Hudson wife of the saloon keeper by a gunshot. Four men were arrested and the assailants dispersed after a volley shattered the bar. The coroner held an inquest Wednesday.
In Topeka relatives discuss the murder of Mrs Hudson. The distant family member Mrs Diltos of 1405 Tope Ave recalls connections to Jed Hudson and the deceased. A long history of family ties and prior relations frame the narrative as investigators note the grim context.
The readable fragment references a February date and mentions examination work and a description of good results. It includes garbled names and places, making precise identification impossible.
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