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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1901

Page

7

BaBCOCK'S BILL Aims to Cut Iran Duties and Steal Referreed

Feb 2 Workington report notes the Ways and Means committee reviewing Ba the coon Ferens bill. Discussion centers on reducing duties on articles, with reference to the Dingley act and customs, while Teller advocates Sunday closing and the need to deter sale on Sundays. A bill to make certain felonies penitentiary offenses is introduced.

Iran Workington Tapcook Stenard Steel Dingley

Snapshot news captures local life and shifting fortunes

Fragmented report describes social events with women residents, church notes, temperance talk, and a visiting ranch owner from Popeke. It mentions school activities, a Perry county preacher, and multiple unnamed readers. A police case in Carbondale and local business moves are touched on amid community sketches.

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Murder charges filed as Leavenworth bar owner suspects quartet

Leavenworth Kansas special reports John Hudson, a bartender, swore warrants for four farmers on murder charges in the death of his wife at Milwood. Hudson threatens to name the shooter if Thomas McNamara deflects blame onto the quartet. Coroner delays verdict until next Monday as evidence is gathered. William Webb wounded in the raid remains in serious condition at age unknown.

Baneas City Leavenworth Kan John Hudeon An- Joun Fald Milwood Hudson Thoman McNamara

GOTHAM DOG SHOW AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN

The Westminster kennel club dog show at Madison Square Garden marks a second day of judging with many terriers and hounds competing. Top prizes awarded in open classes include diverse breeds like Red Palm and Fly Right, with judges noting strong condition among entrants and a brisk pace of judging throughout the event.

New York Westminster Kennel Club Maddison Square Garden Celarrale Prince Black Peter F.C Ayeshafia titchie—Holland

Fragmented Text Describes Plight Over Inaugural Events

A damaged and garbled report notes protests and suspension of sessions amid uproar over a presidential inauguration. Mentions figures such as the Duke of Devonshire and a conneil president, with scattered references to routes, tickets, and prices in a Washington context.

Ane Rrichsrath Ste Feilroaa Duke of Devonshire Te Conneil

Tax commission plan outlined and salaries noted

The article describes a proposed tax commission formed by the governor and speaker. It would include two senators and four representatives, with lawyers among them, plus the state auditor and attorney general. Its purpose is a full revision of taxation laws and property assessment to ensure uniform valuation and accurate taxes. Members would be paid 21 cents per day during active study and $20 per day after.

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Bill Aims to Hire More For Goity Clerks As Employment Agents

A pending bill would require goity clerks to act as employment agents, expanding duties and pay. Critics argue the measure burdens workers and raises costs, while supporters say it would improve job placement. Senate actions include parole and charity-related bills, with Governor attending to sign or veto.

GOITY

Jointists Defiant in Wichita Removal of Fixtures

A Wichita beacon special from Winfield Kem and Maye reports at noon today Jointists refused to remove city fixtures. The marshal ordered 100 deputies under instructions to preserve order and prevent property destruction at all hazards.

Wichita Winfield Kem Tndas Myroarvhal

Fight of Buffaloes at Golden Gate Park

A disjointed report describes a buffalo fight at Golden Gate Park lasting over an hour. Three animals engaged, with one gored after an escalation as anger flared and two pairs fought until injuries occurred.

Golden Gate Park

Southern Illinois Independent Telephone Association Formed

In Carbondale Illinois the tele phone firms of southern Illinois have formed the Southern Illinois Independent Telephone Association. The group unites 16 independent lines to improve long distance service and connect with Bell and Kinloch systems in St. Louis.

Carbondale Telephone Companies Southern Illinois Southern Ilnois Indefident Tetephones Bell Or Kinloch Companies

Washington Return Fare Offers via Santa Fe Route

An old advertisement promotes Washington D C to return trips costing 31 25 via Santa Fe Route with details likely missing due to OCR errors. It touts remedies for health issues and early 20th century quack cures, urging readers to visit drug stores for Donna's Ointment and other products.

Washington, D. C Sants Fe Washinet Ata Seamae Donna Santa Fe Washington

Saloon same as bank judge rules on raid damages

Wichita judge denies line of attack in district court on indictments charging raids and destruction of property. The ruling centers on whether the property destroyed was used for a saloon, a bank, or a similar business and if the defendant can be sued under provisions cited in the complaint.

Carbondale Slater Nealing Lem Fortal Jocamstiys BorRe Borace Wichita Judge Wichita Distriet Court

Nation Denies Divorce Report From Wichita

David Nation husband of Carrie Nation denies a Wichita report that he intends divorce. He says they are in perfect accord and that the piece claiming he would abandon his wife if she went beyond her sphere is false and comes from Wichita where officials aim to suppress saloons.

Peoria David Nation Carrie Nation Reta Wichita See Eranatiane

ADRIFT ON THE ICE Two New York Boys Rescued by Policeman

A New York policeman spotted two boys adrift on a moving ice floe half a mile from shore. He pursued with a rowboat, reached them after half an hour, and pulled them aboard. Both boys were frozen stiff but alive, having been playing on a floating ice cake when it drifted into the bay.

New York

Gillette to Wed Helen Bertram

William Gillette and Helen Bertram remain engaged as reports unfold in New York. Gillette delays marriage to honor Bertram’s stage commitments, while Bertram weighs leaving the stage after marriage in consideration of her career and training.

Fen William Anes Sdther Helen Bertram Jtory Gillette Miss Hertram New York

Nine Prisoners Escape After Assault in Spokane Jail

Nine prisoners beat guards at Spokane jail and escaped with improvised weapons. The mob, composed of counterfeiters burglars and hold up men, was aided by Arthur Spencer a California crook. Thompson and his wife were attacked while feeding the inmates and sustained serious injuries.

Spokane Wash Ure Thompson Arthur Spencer California Thom

Philadelphia clock tower arm breaks endangers liberty bell

A guide arm in Philadelphia's Independence Hall clock tower snapped on a February Saturday, risking the Liberty Bell below. Quick action by Superintendent Heeces averted a fall that could have damaged the bell. the tower dates to 1876 and the nation marks the era around Washington's birthday with events and anniversaries forecast.

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