08 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
1
A devastating blaze gutted the Rochester Orphan Asylum at Hubbel Park and Exciting Street. Estimates list 20 to 30 inmates perished and many others saved or missing as firemen battled the blaze and a boiler explosion. Nurses and staff faced peril while attempting evacuations.
Local residents describe a tense siege with families evacuating as a defense, while children are separated from mothers. Affected areas include pockets around the river and garden rail lines. Authorities warn of continued danger and urge calm as relief teams coordinate. Names cited include Mary Drown and Laveen, with reports of people sheltering in place and others seeking aid from nearby camps.
A mosaic of Kansas political chatter features Jules Sitwell amid law concerns, Topeka figures from Sixth District Republicans, and local editors like Seward AW Dunes. Mentions include Atherton, Ack Ellie, Dennig, and Crane, with forecasts and notes on decoration day plans and Democratic nominees.
Burton and Morgan emerge as leading candidates with one poised to become United States senator while the other secures the role of state printer in a closely watched political contest shaping state governance.
In Joliet townhouse caucus, J. R. Burton was nominated for United States Senate with W. Morgan for state printer amid fervent GOP support. Burton urged unity, pledged loyalty to country and party, and rejected the idea of enemies while thanking supporters and stressing shared principles.
In a Republican caucus in the state capitol, George J. Barker was chosen speaker and Tim Stover sergeant at arms. Charles Lobdell was named secretary and J. Barker postmaster, with Edwin McKeever as speaker pro tem. The body voted to fill a host of key staff roles and authorized officers to appoint assistants.
Washington dispatch reports the president remains confined to his room for several days following a prior illness. Dr. Bixey advises rest, no cabinet meeting today, and diplomatic invitations for tomorrow recalled. A reception date tentatively postponed as a precaution.
A Denver man was shot by a police officer while resisting arrest at the Curtis blocks near Curtis and Slyntoanthy streets. The wounded man, identified as Marsnissen, had been suspected of a murderous assault on women over the past six months. The officer proceeded to the scene to execute the arrest, and the detainee allegedly refused to surrender.
Amid German advances near Pekin and mixed court pressure, southern viceroys protest the joint proposal delaying signature. Li Hung Chang reported ill while fighting continues at Sze Hai Kong and Lai Tin Fu with 260 Chinese killed and German losses noted. Indemnity talks and Hague arbitration loom as Conger signals possible delays.
The Armour family prepares for PRINID BD Armour’s funeral at their Prairie Avenue home with a private service, followed by a public ceremony at the Armour Mission. High attendance is expected as officials suspend operations at Armour plants in Chicago and across branches, with telegrams of condolence arriving from friends nationwide.
Capt John Seaton known as the Father of the House was again turned down in Republican caucus. He sought privilege and accused a woman of protesting a fire while he argued against employing women. Lyons Harris rose to support him but the privilege request failed on a rising vote. The postmaster seat at LEMS Falls became the focal point amid renewed protests over female aspirants.
Morgantown West Virginia reporting a freight collision on the Monongahela division toward Baltimore Ohio at Andyreen. Six or seven men killed and two seriously injured. preliminary cause sighted as a misaligned track ramp. Snowbound trains and halted workers noted elsewhere. Wyoming Legislature meets with organization of the house and selection of officers pending senate slate.
Fragmented OCR recreates a 19th century legislative session. Barker presided as Speaker while Babb of Fusionist alignment won votes to claim a senate seat. Gov Riehter called the body to order at noon. T.U. Morrow elected pro tempore amid a chaotic, oath taking and attendance scene.
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