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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1898
Page
1
Opponent claims 20 Republican votes against the senator after a last night confrontation. The report cites a split within the party and suggests a shift in support for the incumbent.
The piece portrays intense party contention ahead of the United States Senate campaign with Republicans, Hanna and anti-Hanna factions splitting support. It notes rivalries for speaker and senate seats, the looming balloting, and leadership vacancies as preparations unfold in Washington and the state legislature.
In Topeka January 1 1948 State Superintendent McNall summarized a year of department activity. He cited reduced knee-rate theft by breaking up the insurance combine and nearly fifty percent drop in offenses from noncompetition. He noted greater disbursements to cities, success in limiting foreign insurers, and a push to supervise company operations for the public good. He argued competition down and lower rates in several cities, while some firms withdrew from the state. The report also mentions tax collections and a $5800 plus surplus for the year 1947 48.
At Bohenley Park about 50 goats raided the area causing damage to trees and plants. Animal owners refused to corral them, and authorities ordered a raid. Van Wyck to Attend Banquet for Greater New York’s first mayor at the Waldorf Astoria on January 12 marks the 11th annual Helland fuelsty gathering.
Monday dullness dominated the market with little time trading and activity confined to scalpers. Prices declined midweek on light selling, while Argentine crop outlook and foreign demand influenced a tentative recovery later. livestock and hog receipts and prices fluctuated, reports show mixed changes across cattle, sheep, and hogs.
Weather data shows December cooler than usual with above average moisture in Kansas. Jennings reports mean temperature around 0 C with a high near 5 C and a low near 3 C on certain days, 23 cloudy days and about 4 inches of precipitation observed.
Lucien Baker appears poised to wield influence over Kansas appointments as political observers note his potential to shape key decisions. The report highlights Baker’s rising profile and the possible implications for state governance and party dynamics.
Washington January 1. A sluggish New Year start at the capital as mourning restrictions limit social duties and complicate reception plans. Kansas lawmakers Baker and Curtis are cited as busy with committees while postal backlogs reveal Baker’s giant mail load, signaling strong patronage influence and party dynamics shaping appointments and leadership.
Washington rumor claims John Sherman will retire from the cabinet immediately after the Only Herishe ture senses the penutorial tent, with circumstantial details. Report cites his feebled condition and inability to continue active public service given foreign affairs burdens, suggesting Judge Day may be promoted and Sherman may enter the Senate or Cabinet reshuffle.
New York's retiring mayor received a refined tea set including a 164 tray two teacups immortelle lilies and violets with sugar cups and gold spoons. He declined to name the sender calling it pretty but noting another lady’s sweetness. He quipped reporters that his administration supplied the ammunition by writing a cup of tea now and then.
The new Melan bridge near Topeka will be completed next month. At 646 feet long in five spans it is the largest concrete bridge in the United States. Contractors Keepers and Thacher of Detroit built on concrete foundations with embedded steel girders and brick paved approaches. The project cost around 160000, plans by Col William Tweeddale won out over H V Lovard.
A historical overview traces Topeka bridge development from a ferry at Igae Mitt site to the Pri toon Bridge company and subsequent spans. It notes 1866 opening, construct details by Wirt cable and piers, and later bond votes for higher capacity and a steel bridge, amid opposition and legal delays.
In New York on January 1 Miss Sable Clemmons hosted a grand tree entertainment at Holland House for over sixty children from employer homes and hospital wards. Guests included hospital wards and notable attendees watched as the young guests, transported to fairyland by hib and lights, enjoyed music, costumes, and a festive toy array.
Charles Frohman announces the production of The Lilt of the Earth by Joseph Artimus with Annia Rowell Li to open January 3 in New York. The show marks Frohman’s first theater venture for the new year as the company plans a spring program and more titles.
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