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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1901
Page
6
A lengthy debate over a revised text book law features Grattan Bil and Pew changes. Advocates push for price stability and uniform standards while opponents argue for flexibility. The assembly discusses constitutional and governance questions, with votes and committee moves shaping the measure as it heads toward a final decision.
Vix Sangtor Williamson of Dontotan visits the Senate with East Maure and others. Senator Chaney presided as various lawmakers discussed bills, including a Supreme Court funding measure and local affairs.
An Oregon Centennial Exposition is proposed in Portland to mark the 1805 Lewis and Clark arrival. A state resolution and federal appropriation request are planned, with a July 2005 city event. Corporation value set at 300000 dollars. Oakland Car Lines Combine updates.
Fragmentary text shows cargo movements involving Manila and San Francisco dated February 21. Mentions shipments for the Philippines and a transport by ship, with references to ports and volunteers. Content is garbled with missing words and unclear lines.
Towson Maryland reader writes that after years of gray hair Ayers Hair Vigor restored color and promoted hair growth and fullness. The testimonial notes the product as a one dollar bottle and suggests keeping it on the dressing table and using as directed.
In a terse promotional note from Massachusetts, the sender invites readers to request a handsome book about The Ha yoor, promising details by mail. The fragment mentions a location in Ta es or Ta es, Mass, with unclear street cues.
The Journal lists changes as Helry Alten becomes private secretary to Governor Luit Teana and joins the state board of charities. Allen resigns as private secretary to focus on his newspaper role. Several appointees to the Kansas University Regents and the state sanitary commission are named, with resignations and term expirations noted.
Fragmentary dispatch from Berlin reports rising doubt among German officials over continuing a joint expedition with Field Marshal Walderece. The note hints at potential abandonment as representatives press for energetics cooperation while tensions rise under wartime strain.
A six year old girl, daughter of John Myers, fatally harmed her infant sister in a fourth failed attempt to harm another sibling. Readied by boiling fuel and a sootwood brand, the child fled but collapsed in a snowbank, later dying from her injuries. Authorities report the mother absent at the time.
Mrs Saran Leasinger of near Stuirt Nob reports her six year old daughter, once delicate and pale, now hearty and active after using Grape-Nuts. She claims the food improves strength and school readiness, noting her entire family benefits and plans to use it for breakfast. The testimonial urges others to try Grape-Nuts for nourishment beyond oats or meal.
Fragmented OCR text lists names and titles such as Bed Northun Wiley and Charles Worth in Mitchell County with scattered phrases about general assistants and a Decatur payment. appears to be historical notes with multiple misreads and no clear single event.
The measure to control fee employment agencies in first and second class cities under state supervision nearly failed in the house. An amendment to limit the labor commissioner’s power was debated, while chairman John Francis of Ways and Means opposed the bill for its high cost and origin outside his committee. The bill outlines duties of city free employment agents to register all job seekers and employers and to ensure access to all advantages without charges. The house also passed Sexton’s tax dodger bill to collect delinquent real estate taxes by sale under court decree, despite minor opposition.
Kansas lawmakers narrowly passed Miibar's bill to prevent double taxation of cattle brought into the state as feeders. The measure requires counties to reassess and tax property already listed elsewhere, with notices due in June and penalties for noncompliance, aiming to close gaps that let cattle escape local taxes.
Representative Joseph Butler of Wyandata iptredaerd DIN proposes penalties up to ten years in prison and mandatory surgical operation for crimes like the one involving “Slick” Slater. Topeka lawmakers anticipate heightened excitement as the measure moves through the house.
In Washington February 21 Senator Mark A Hanna was made a colonel by a military department unit. The report states Hanna became a member two weeks ago and is described as a comrade to senior officers. Ohio’s senator has rapidly gained recognition within the department, with Hillas Moefort noted as commander of the department of Ohio.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a chaotic basketball game with a disorganized report. Named entities include UB and an unidentified leader figure. The text references a late incident, an official tank, and a call to collect, but details remain unclear.
The readable portion notes a 28 year old daughter named Nora connected to an incident. details about location, action, and agency are unclear due to fragmented OCR.
Georgy Wi Keler of Harrisburg, a Princeton mentor, confessed to plagiarism and was dismissed from the university after the prize of $100 and a literary contest were found to be misused. The oration titled An Ideal of American History appeared earlier in the Mercury, and the incident sparked calls for explanations from Princeton and Gettysburg editors.
Kansas City reports Slater, accused of assaulting a young girl in Topeka, rode toward Atchison to avoid danger. He reportedly admitted guilt and said he preferred a sentence over facing a mob, with police noting his intent to plead guilty to prevent harm.
Port Elizabeth reports a proclamation accusing British forces of widespread violations of Geneva and The Hague during the Transvaal republics war. It denounces deportation of neutrals, seizure of ambulance material, plunder of burghers, and mistreatment of women and children, including wounded.
A physician long retired notes progress in medicines, citing catarrh as a common, broad ailment affecting stomach, bowels, liver and bladder beyond nasal symptoms. He references Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a successful remedy for related headaches deafness hay fever and nasal conditions.
Obscure text describes families displaced by violence, with references to mothers, fathers, and children being separated or harmed. Mentions captives and “savages” in a chaotic scene, implying a deadly attack and widespread fear with no clear names or places available.
Late Gen Palmers grandson Hoturns married Miss Nettie Colby after eloping to Magemiond where they wed. They returned to the Colts mansion and asked forgiveness reviving the family plans.
Enticed from their homes in Petersburg Indiana early today by a man and woman in a loose mob toughed by partisan motives. The incident involved threats of the children’s safety and was followed by rumors of Turkish political intrigue. Authorities urged vigilance as they investigated possible suspects and motive.
The report outlines futures and cash activity across grains, with wheat showing late strength and May contracts advancing on a general offer. Corn and oats moved with varying volumes as traders weighed export demand, contract grades, and nearby supplies while hogs and cattle markets showed modest shifts and price levels.
The readable lines reference local figures and a trade matter with mentions of names and places. It notes a time, a location, and some actions by sellers and officials, though many words are garbled. The fragment hints at a public record or notice with names such as Shy and WM, plus entities like Estiradied and BorNUR.
Fragmented OCR finds New York commodity and market references with mentions of sugar, creamery, and local vendors. It notes upcoming events, price signals, and holiday adjustments, referencing specific stalls and market areas in a bustling, period voice.
J C Goings a commission merchant handles stocks grain and provisions as receiver and shipper of Crazy Milling consignments at 123 East Finny TeHowa area with weekly shipments and storage.
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