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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
1
A heated debate erupts as Kansas lawmakers consider a bill to create a state board of medical examiners. Opponents charge the measure would monopolize licensing and disadvantage non graduates, arguing the plan concentrates power among select schools and physicians. Proponents push reform and tighter oversight. The proposal names Dr. Malleeye and others as key figures, with noted objections from E Burfield and colleagues.
Speaker George S Barker announced uncertainty about appointments to key standing committees during a morning session. He noted that none of the chairmen have been fixed and that committee leadership remains unsettled as members discuss preferred choices amid a near completion of panel assignments.
The article discusses efforts against prairie dogs with proposed state funding and a 130 per day wage for extermination. Gray and Haskell counties are cited as impacted areas, with concerns about evictions and school land wastage as part of the drive. A plan to tax and regulate operations is noted, along with potential statewide appropriation of 10,000 dollars to test and apply a poison formula.
The Alaska move is underway with ships sailing for Alaska and other destinations. Lists of vessels and freight figures include 175 cases and 200 units of freight as part of the port's departures. Passengers and crews prepare for routes via Matrol and Ilan wa Gas with Cottage City residents heading to Klandice and other British and American districts.
W L Trenholm former comptroller of the treasury during Cleveland's first term died at his home in New York City today from pneumonia. The obituary notes his service and mentions his years of public work, with limited readable details due to the damaged text.
Governor Stanley named four supreme court judges, adding to the seven per constitutional amendment. Appointees include J. Pollock of Winter, A. H. Bills of Bolott, A. L. Greene of Newton, and W. Cunningham of Emporia, announced late last night amid political maneuvering and party endorsements.
In Topeka a partisan struggle splits judges over appointments to the Kansas Supreme Court. The governor favored diversifying districts, naming Greene Pullock and Ellis, backed by respective districts. Welch and McFarland fight to influence selection, with Shawnee and other county factions pressuring for their preferred candidates. Cunningham Greene and others emerge with strong regional support as candidates, amid party maneuvering before the convention.
Three foremen and twenty three workers were swept into the Monongahela River near Pittsburg as they landed at Carnegie Steel Company facilities. The incident occurred during construction activities, raising concerns over safety and rescue efforts. A rescue operation was launched with local crews responding to the scene.
Barry Davis an Indian in the city tad paid two dollars to study his merit. Officer Pavey passed the move to the cat and heard seven eleven. Investigation found Davis had started. Some prisoners were held for what they had paid.
Springfield Ti June 1 The second DH introduced in the Nouse sees inc for punishment of kidnapping submitted today. The fixed punishment for kidnapping is imprisonment in the penitentiary for exceeding 5 years or not exceeding 5 years or both. The bill contains a proviso that this punishment not extend to a parent deprived of custody by court of competent jurisdiction. Ethiopia floated London Jan 11 The Anchor Line steamer Jopia from it yesterday for New York via Moville ashore south of Clyde has been heated in returned to Glasgow. Houston tex gan 11 The senate of Texas has adopted by unanimous vote a concurrent resolution inviting D B Hut of New York to address the Texas legislature upon political issues of one day as soon as possible. The resolution was offered by Senator Sebastian when amued oncersing Ube resali Las
Washington reports from London and Vancouver outline a looming clash between Chinese forces and allied powers. The Empress Dowager plans to mobilize modern troops by spring, while Li Hung Chang remains a mediator but unlikely to secure durable agreements. The US withdraws a proposed transfer of treaty negotiations, urging Pekin to complete talks and avoid delays amid signs of ongoing opposition among powers.
Judge Henry T. Burnham of Manchester won the Republican caucus nomination to succeed Senator William E. Chandler as his term nears expiration in March. The vote tally featured Henry W. Blair and Cyrus A. Bulloway among others, with Chandler's pro-silver stance and railroad policy at the center of a bitter, long-running factional fight within the party.
Kaikan Strate improves after illness and begins travel to Denver with the orchestra leader joining his company in Denver and Chicago. The physician advised rest and caution for another day as the situation shows signs of improvement. The report notes the malady has eased and the leader has embarked on travel plans despite the uncertain condition.
Washington reports President McKinley rested after a tranquil night in portico. His condition remains favorable with no notable complications. He is expected to sit up briefly again today as recovery progresses across the day and will attempt to a longer sit later.
A fragmented report from the Kansas Legislature outlines debates over railway policy, court extensions, and committee appointments. Senators Waitehunter and Carpenter are named along with Representative Ed Weilen and others discussing bills on taxation, property deeds, and judicial structures. The piece notes lobbies, contested seats, and impending reporting deadlines as sessions proceed.
In Helena Montana a Democratic petition drive tried to call a county convention for candidate A Clark. The meeting failed to reach a quorum with 12 members present and 10 absent, adjourned without action. A separate labor Populist faction split from the Clark camp and nominated John MacGinale for the same county post.
Promoters arranging Westernization efforts and seeking governmental approval met with National African Association officials here yesterday. Governor Otero of New Mexico and SG Aurnby of Ontario discussed advancing the project, with Otero traveling to Washington to present the matter. Weather outlook forecasts fair today and warmer conditions in the north and west, with a gusty morning wind and early temperatures around 2 degrees.
A capital city firm was denied authorization to utilize the bridge crossing. Officials cited safety and regulatory concerns as the basis for the rejection, delaying planned transport operations and prompting renewed talks with authorities.
Washington discussions on railway over Fort Riley and the reservation, plus local Kansan reaction. Petitioners seek access to the bridge and lower rates, with Congressional figures and a controversial press mention fueling the chatter.
The Chicago meat market shows elevated January prices with beef and mutton benchmarks noted. Limited readable figures indicate local buyers face higher costs per hundred pounds as traders adjust to demand. Strong entities include Chicago markets and meat dealers with uncertain date context.
The Journal of Commerce notes Carnegie Steel plans large scale tabes and pipe parts at Cont aa with a demand for vast output. Weather outlook for Kane shows fair tonight and Saturday with light winds from the west.
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