21 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1903
Page
1
Work began with impressive ceremonies as the corner stone of the new War College at Washington was laid today. Dignitaries attended the event and officials outlined plans for the institution.
President and Secretary Mout discuss religious features in Washington as the White House hosts a ceremony. The piece outlines plans for military education expansion, including West Point, Leavenworth, and a war college system with new schools and curricula to improve efficiency and officer development.
Over fifty bills moved through the calendar as the session neared adjournment. Mr Adama withdrew a contentious barber amendment while leaders aimed to pass many general measures, some tied to public instruction funding and municipal sanitation, before adjournment.
An investigation committee reports on two coal bills tied to private cost sharing and market price concerns. Barry McMillan of Minneapolis chairs the inquiry and faces political fallout as the committee closes its examination with emphasis on accountability and reforms.
A garbled review describes Jolly Jeff and various performers as they prepare for a light opera at the Emerald site near Neiwevar. The piece mentions Fort Scott travel, a hotel stay, a supportive but critical crowd, and mixed reactions to the performances and staging.
The Punta Capel community leaders discuss their plan to appoint officers and approve a sale, as Attorney General Kuk accepts the offer for sale of company property. Officials show optimism about ratification by the United States Senate and the wider political context.
A Chicago party led by General Merritt and Robert Tiplola travels toward Corenedo Beach Cal for a multiweek visit. Members, including J A Wilkes and Arthur Cutes, are prominent in railroad and car company circles. The group’s journey and adjournment plans are noted in the day’s civic items.
A stormy session centers on a new tax bill crafted by the State tax commission at a cost of $5,000. Fr. DBD. Smith urges delay and persistence to force passage, while critics led by Curtis-Houston contingent and Senator Kennedy warn of punitive effects on taxpayers. Political maneuvering, bloc voting, and constitutional questions shape prospects as senators weigh impacts on Kansax residents and fiscal policy.
The article reports Lewis confirming his intent to attend a committee meeting tonight and to answer questions. He states he will be present at the commission gathering and prepared to respond to inquiries. The central committee plans to decide tonight about the Republican ballot position and preliminary lottery plans for early next week.
In Salem Oregon at 20 minutes after midnight on the forty third ballot Charles W Multon of Astoria was elected United States senator receiving 46 votes. The two houses continued balloting with changes until the final tally produced a celebration as Fulton was announced by President Brownell and welcomed by the assembled lawmakers and crowd.
The article covers Senate proceedings resuming with quorum issues and passage of bills including land and bridge actions, plus House actions on stamping out taxation for Daughters of the Revolution, currency debate, and a Pittsburg trial where Dr. Bittie Duncan is acquitted of felonious homicide charges. Names include Quay, Cullom, Nelson, Fowler, Bartlett, and Judge Frazier. Locations include Washington and Moore’s Hook Arkansas River. Dates Feb 7 and Feb 21 are referenced.
All parties report finalizing terms and have reached the basis of agreement. Negotiations conclude with a mutual understanding and expected formal signing pending final documents.
London reports tentative progress toward a gradual emancipation of tenants as landlords unions and government circles indicate a unanimous tilt to a plan. The draft bill, debated amid Whig and Tory figures, aims to ease rents and create a new form of landlord involvement while addressing Ireland’s broader economic and political tensions. Strong entities named include the Duke of Abercorn Lord Dunraven Mr Redmond and Chancellor of the Exchequer Hitchings. The piece notes funding troubles and potential parliamentary timing, with international finance influences discussed amid Ireland policy.
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