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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
6
Rumors assert Auditor Cole is eyed to resign and take the penitentiary warden post to thwart rivals Al baugh and Governor hopes. Reported talk links salary raises and political ambition, with speculation Cole could be offered the job if governor wins office.
The Herald reports the Anthracite operators refuse President Mitchell’s demand for a conference with United Mine Workers delegates to set terms. Operators expect a possible strike after rejecting his call, arguing the 3 percent rise exceeds last year’s scale and signaling tension ahead of talks.
Fragmentary text discusses coal mining and railroads with unclear names and actions. It mentions scheduling, delay avoidance, and a preference for immediate action over postponement, but many words are garbled and entities are indiscernible.
Report from Pretoria cites Lord Kitchener commanding British forces as he aims northward with De Wet as Boer movements press toward Vowsburg. Telegraphic updates note interrupted communications and possible foray toward Stricbensiurg and Jolmanesburg. Daily Chronicle mentions officers like General Eerg Kenny and Leach in pay of the current operations.
The governor and his aides face unease as they scramble to confirm appointments for November elections. Aferton Albaugh’s nomination heads to the Senate while other choices linger, leaving officials to finalize acts before the legislature reconvenes.
The article lists examination series with end dates in June July and August, detailing schedules for the first series ending June and July 1 and 3, the second ending July 26 with exams July 29, and the third ending August 23 with exams July 27. It also notes a royal favor in Mondsy for institutes in Zombisdane Queenstown and mentions steam ere and a report about Henry Kelvin’s voyage from New Ox muosre Norfolk.
Landon February 19 a dense ball oned Landon this morning creating no traffic and causing a number of incidents the most serious of which was a fire or collapse near the street intersection.
Chairman Francis of the Ways and Means panel accuses the Manhattan ARFWUMGEM college board of extravagant mismanagement. Representative Giesster backs calls for censure as appropriations of 16 000 for the fiscal year ending June 29 are defended under protest with the committee urging passage to the full house.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a proposed single tax bill and a second for local sub-government. The text mentions amending the constitution to authorize taxation of all personal property and improvements, with voter approval required and possible city or county changes.
A bill to regulate peddlers and impose license taxes faces amendments in the House. Provisions cover sales of lightning rods, machinery, books, maps, milk, and other goods by itinerant sellers, with tax rates tied to travel method and vehicle. The measure includes an exemption for bona fide store owners selling from their own premises.
Senator Leidy resumes school book reform push presenting a bill after a brief postponement. The measure aims to restructure the textbook system and address education concerns raised earlier in the session.
The text notes a defective fatal error wound in the railroad case and describes a legislative caucus decision process led by Senators Smith and Nottsest and Representatives Maree Scania Hees. It mentions a request by Frank Nelson, actions of a board, penalties stayed pending a decision, and potential constitutional questions.
The Senate saw several bills introduced including Porteer on township grants Crantons county costs and expenses Allen school text voices Huccell property tax ex amination by county commissioners Smith terms of court in the twentieth judicial district Brennne levy for monument to Kansas soldiers and INGL-INKS memorial Lolity 40 schools text books Morehouse women suffrage and presidential electors rights
A Senate Judiciary committee panel revised a bar rooms injunction bill, cutting several sections as unconstitutional. Senators Horrel Burnedeen and others argued the measure should not advance, pushing further delays and raising questions on compelled testimony and defendant questions in civil procedures.
A state house debate centered on Richardson's civil service plan for institutions. Bowman of Aniler-Bot moved to strike the term conscience from the second line and objected to the word stomach in a proposed clause. The resolution stalled, with party lines drawn as the People’s party and the Kansani party showed division over the measure.
A fractured report notes that the Senate passes multiple house bills, including funding measures for county commissions and a tax to erect a jai residence in Ottawa. It mentions Franklin County and a court division dispute between Columbus and Gatenn, with gubernatorial action anticipated.
Wichita ministers call a mass temperance meeting for Sunday afternoon at 3 50 to push withdrawal of the saloon from the city. The association urges united action and invites all reform minded residents to attend at the Auditorium.
A fragmented report details a House session focused on the book bill and calendar positioning for a general order. Debates reveal opposition urges time, calls for broader public input, and objections from minority members. Additional committee actions include bills on snow removal, taxation, utilities, and street railways, with a pension corruption discovery and an attempted abolition of the state printer halted in committee.
The Commercial Club met last night and appointed a committee to oversee the Topeka Santa Fe election process. They propose a bond issue, with 20 year bonds, to secure funds from the railroad for city needs and to assist in paper restoration for the bond issue under state law. The report was adopted and the mayor and council asked to place the measure on the regular election ballot for 290%? The club urges voters to approve the city bonds.
The notice advertises land sale procedures and a rail excursion from St Louis to Washington via routes described as short lines. It mentions Pennsy rails and a phase address for full information, with details on dates and sale conditions. The text preserves names and locations such as J. M. Chesbrough and Century Building and references to upcoming events and market context.
Travel offer shows a Washington D C return fare of 31 25 via Santa Fe Route with February and March travel dates and related tickets. The ad mentions spring styles and a shop new stock at Oluf Ekberg merchant at West Tih Street with security features.
Chicago market report notes mixed activity across grains and livestock. Wheat and corn prices show volatility with renewed liquidation and cautious demand, while oats and barley trade steady to softer. Hog, cattle, and sheep markets reflect modest gains in prices for selected lots amid overall cautious volume and bid activity.
Kansas City Livertook. ascent rarE vente ton. Topeka Markets Today lists butter creamery prices and receipts. Includes 1.00 choice creamery, 47 car. Prices for ghee, tallow, and hides, with market notes and regional references.
Market report outlines wheat and corn prices firming in Chicago and wheat strength extending to New York trading. Notes include foreign demand, expat buyers, and commodity spreads while mentioning mortgage and retail activity alongside streaming crater mention and market chatter about prices and shipments. Diverse naming of traders and outlets signifies broad market sampling across regions.
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