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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
6
An advertisement lists HALF BLEACHED MUSLIN at reduced yard prices along with UNBLEACHED and BLEACHED SHEETING in several widths and sizes. CAMBRICS and BLEACHED PILLOW TUBING are featured, plus MADE-UP PILLOW CASES and SHEETS. LADIES' WOOL WAISTS are offered at HALF PRICE with standard patterns for March.
A rugged collage of brief dispatches notes revenue cutters, arrests near New York, a deranged crime culminating in the death toll, naval and political chatter from Washington, and academic obituaries. Included are figures on contracts, senate actions, and military postings with scattered place names such as Staten Island Dover Washington and Hawaii.
The Burr Gak Herald reports Senate sessions discussing charter issues, appointments, and calendar reverberations. Sen Conrad, Morton, and others weigh appropriations while exposition planning advances with talks among Exposition Committee members and church officials. Temperature notes from multiple cities close the item.
A heated legislative session featured Representative Grattan attacking the book trust and McKeever defending uniformity as debate dragged on. The fight over the Grattan bill extended four hours before adjourning, with no clear outcome and calls for postponement.
An unruly session sees Republicans, Democrats, and Populists battling over party lines as an enacted clause is torn and contested. The majority party wins the ensuing scramble, while calls for reform echo amid the chaos. The scene centers on a heated debate about changes to the commission and party influence.
Senate committee agreed to report the exposition bill with a printed recommendation. Senator Chaney pushed the measure, hoping it will pass, after securing committee action. The bill would appropriates funds and directs transfers within state agencies and offices.
The Republicans ousted Senator Ross and seated Robert lay after a three hour debate. The party vote 24 to 0 backed the change as the committee report was altered to retain Republicans. Wright filed a minority report with missing testimony about township fraud, while Pestana and Fitepat Hick resisted full reading.
The record shows Democrats defending the report amid charges of fraud while McMillan defends his party. The body votes 24 to accept the report with minority members largely voting against, Rosa abstaining. The Mordins-Buschow case report was offered but deemed too reform.
Washington debated national irrigation of arid western lands. Mr Cannon urged federal funding while sparking clashes over state rights and local self government. The discussion touched on reservoir impacts, shipm ents, and the feasibility of granting every acre to states for court-determined rights.
A large crowd attended the event with decor and public speeches. General Easter and MacArthur officials joined the ceremony, while peace resolutions were read. A woman mourned at a graveside, reflecting on losses and ongoing efforts for harmony amid unrest.
General Reginald Halecurer and Lady Beatrice Butler wed at Wellington barracks in a glittering ceremony. The Marquis of Ormonde presented the bride, with bridesmaids and a reception attended by notable peers. The Hawkr couple received many gifts as royal guests including Alexandra the Duchess and York and the Duke and Duchess of Connaught attended the royal dinner.
Chicago notes erratic corn and wheat activity with tight supply signals. Prices swung as traders weighed cold weather impact, shipment delays, and futures weakness amid mixed demand signals.
Chicago live stock prices show steady canners and fat stock, with thousands traded as feeders and steers move at varying values. Market notes mention hogs, lambs, and sheep with mixed demand, no board session in February, and early shifts toward bulls amid cautious prices.
Kansas City Livestock Market reports cattle and hog bids with mixed prices for native steers and Texan cattle, plus dairy and creamery notes. Wheat and corn futures, hay values, and local market context from Topeka and Chicago shipping prices are listed, with grain and provisions furnished by regional exchanges and shippers.
A jumbled OCR excerpt lists various commodities and prices with references to wheat, cotton, and receipts. The text includes mentions of New York money markets, coupon notes, and assorted items such as butter, beef, and reed goods, interspersed with garbled names and numbers.
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