Senator Morrow Named Senate President
Slate is made with Senator Morrow chosen to preside as President of the Senate.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
1
Slate is made with Senator Morrow chosen to preside as President of the Senate.
The legislature faces a fight between Stover and Dyer for sergeant at arms as a caucus sets a slate including Morro of Waahine for president and Veale for sergeant at arms. Debates over deputy arden and other posts surface amid factional tensions and possible party alignments.
A garbled transcript lists multiple Kansas political rumors and candidate notes. Names such as George Cube, Mort Al Veugh, Sappie, Curtis, and Harris appear alongside references to district boundaries, judicial posts, and potential relocations to Seattle. The text reflects speculative moves and appointments in the eleventh judicial district and state politics, with scattered mentions of party alignment and upcoming campaigns.
Local reports detail candidates from Cowley and surrounding counties in the bid for state auditor. Pottie of Butler County seeks docket space, courting delegation support while planning a two year run for the state post. Campell, a rival, contends with shifting alliances as voters weigh who will best represent their interests.
President McKinley, slowed by a slight cold, refuses callers and will not hinder receptions for the diplomatic committee. Mrs McKinley has postponed plans to visit Canton to attend the funeral of a naval official, Barber, a nephew.
President McKinney is slated to speak at a February 12 Carnegie Hall event marking the birth of Lincoln. The program includes readings by Watterson and Linersts, a choral union under Bronk Damraect, and a band from the United States Arsenal aiding with instrumental music.
New York January 7 Columal Theodore Roostert expert sails for western hunting grounds. He refuses to reveal exact boundaries but hints the terrain lies in a remote region. He plans a brief Washington visit before the inauguration.
Final preparations completed for the eleventh annual meeting of the Jacksonian club at the Mt. Turd hotel. Principal speakers include Senator Tillman speaking on Democratic duty and destiny, and Congressman A. C. Shallenbarger on the party’s duty and destiny. Benjamin E. Tilman to address seniors. feature to include letters from Bismarck and a description of Prussia relations.
The training ship Uhuffals departed Hartford heading to Baite Lact then proceed to Manuts by the Cape of Good Hope route. Scurplan and Hartford guard American forests in Veremaela while Uhuffals sails to continue training duties.
A telegraphic report from Managua indicates that Ma. Bickragtin, secretary to the Nicaraguan delegation, has been named a featured attendee for the Americas Exposition in Washington. The move signals Nicaragua's active participation in the event and strengthens diplomatic ties with the United States.
Dubois nominated amid political shifts as Senate speculation grows. Suger advances to New York with divisive debates on caps and local issues. Weather outlook favors fair conditions in Chicago and Kansas City with warming trends expected.
Philip Danforth Armour II, heir to the Armour fortunes and head of the family business, died at his Chicago home after a long illness aided by his son's death. He had recently invested in Armour & Co and Armour Elevating Co. The family interests remain undisturbed as the estates and corporate lines are retained by the surviving relatives.
Long illness ends the life of Philip D Armour, famed head of the Armour empire. Survived by his wife, son Armour, and other relatives. The article recounts his biographical rise from a New York farm to California gold fields, Milwaukee, Chicago, and the growth of the Armour business, noting substantial wealth and estate estimates between ten and twenty five million dollars. Funeral and succession details hint at the firm’s continued operation by descendants.
A Kansas reform bill aims to end fusion by banning multiple ballot appearances and creating a straight party ticket system. The plan shifts election control to the majority party, with safeguards on ballot design and judge appointments, modeled after New York law and backed by state officials and the party committee.
New York January reports indicate Patrick has been indicted in connection with the death of eccentric millionaire William March Rice, with estate disputes in civil matters ongoing. Patrick’s lawyers prepare to defend against murder charges as witnesses may place him away from Rice’s apartments.
Cy Patrick aged 62 from Austin consulted lawyers after discussing the case with his son. He left the offices muttering that the legal action would fail and returned home confident in the Texas result.
Seattle citizens hear the navy proposal to reduce shipbuilding bids by 200000 dollars to meet government demands. Even with a 100000 bonus, officials doubt the department will accept the altered terms and delays may follow. Changes in pricing and civil advertisements will reflect a 1400 ton displacement impact on the merchant vessels involved.
Amid reports of port authorities and city leaders debating quarantine and naval station placement in Charleston, mayoral discussions focus on securing access and enforcing new maritime regulations. Port Howard awaits guidance as authorities consider amended station locations and harbor entry controls.
Advocates of the Holland submarine boat push to attach an amendment to naval appropriations in Washington. Despite a damning report, supporters seek 20 more vessels, adding to five current boats in service and seven under repair or testing. Russia, Italy, Japan monitor, while Germany tests one boat. Senate and House naval committees will weigh the navy's needs this session and invite officers with favorable views on Rutland’s performances to testify. The department wants competition for government contracts if Congress approves more submarines.
English jockey Samuel Loites announced a plan to tour the United States starting soon, visiting San Francisco Oakland and other Pacific coast cities. He will travel for ten days then proceed to California, New Orleans, returning home around March 1, and commented on the Ted Sloan incident and jockey club actions affecting future employments.
Charles F L Sebel of Cincinnati testified before a congressional agriculture panel on margarine taxation and labeling, naming Butterine of Cincinnati Jacob Cold Packing Kansas City Union Dairy Cleveland and several farmers and consumers. He urged same tests for oleomargarine as butter, charged adulterants and price manipulation by margarine workers and retailers.
Drew declined to give a direct statement as the Temperance committees sought his response. The absence of a formal reply leaves questions about his stance on temperance measures and potential advocacy. The event signals ongoing political pressure amid public debates on alcohol regulation.
Local chatter centers on Warner Nettels and Hughes as possible challengers. Efforts to secure Drew's consent for re election persist amid talk of incumbency and party support. Community figures weigh past tenure and future plans as council seats and police chief posts loom in the electoral frame.
Detroit Michigan details a funeral for Ninde of the Methodist Bydeewpel church. The service and interment followed a wake at the Mate residence with a procession to Central Church and burial at Elm Cemetery.
Fragmentary OCR text indicates a kidnapping case with mentions of suspects Omate Meta Jat and Medtehye Cudahy. The piece references a confession and possible coordination with authorities, noting a March date and a central suspect. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled source text.
The Countess of Antrim travels from Rogland to York en route to Canada to visit members of the royal household. Aimed at meeting Queen Victoria, she proceeds with ceremonial duties and social events as weather prospects show mild and unsettled conditions.
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