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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1901
Page
4
A fragmented editorial notes a push to abandon the name North Topeka in favor of South Topeka and a broader rebranding of the capital’s northern district. It cites local resistance, population readiness, and political maneuvering as times change the city’s map and identity.
The passage condemns concentrated railroad power led by Morgan, Rockefeller, and Van derbilt as the root of U S economic control. It argues competition harms trade and wages, insisting cooperation among producers is essential to sustain interchanging credits and the broader economy.
A collage of dated musings attacks on socialism and capital, with mockingly hopeful notes about future government ownership. It mixes political critique, aphorisms from the Chicago News and Philadelphia Record, and quips about manners, manners and tobacco. It includes social satire and cultural jests from various columns.
A garbled column reflects on political earning potential and public perception in Atchison. It laments aging respect in a changing political scene, notes grievances about fashion and wages, and questions the fate of men who chase easy fame amid societal scrutiny. A called out manager and public notices hint at civic fatigue.
Local notes report a prairie county scene with farm outputs, dogged prohibition enforcement, and a monster shark tour nearby. Kansas towns like Wellington Abilene Hays and Kiowa show farming yields, iron scrap sales, stock shows, and early civic chatter as communities pursue growth amid national trends.
A Southern comedy titled My Friend from India will be staged at Crawford tonight. The cast features Erastus Van Werholt and Beene Shaver in key roles with Edna Aven as Morton Havete and Tilly the irrepressible maid. The piece is written for Tilly by a renowned author and marks another strong local production.
Archaeologist George F Cole of Los Angélica presents a stereopticon lecture on the cliff dwellers as part of a high school benefit program. He surveys the area from New Mexico to the Colorado River, describing vanished rites and homes across the region and noting descendants among the Moqui and related groups.
Mrs Helen Kilkenny of New Portland Maine cites her mother using Ayers Hair Vigor for two decades as a reliable hair dressing. The ad claims it stops hair loss keeps the scalp clean and restores gray hair color. It invites readers to mail for a sample and a handsome book on hair care.
The passage describes peaceful stone and mortar houses, artistic pottery, baskets, and blankets made by ancient peoples. It notes cliff dwellings carved into sandstone in southwest Colorado, northern New Mexico, and Arizona, with rope and ladder access and thousands of such houses. Many remain today offering archaeologists rich artifacts and mummies.
Washington January 11 Solicitor General Richards resumes argument in the Porto Rico cases before the Supreme Court He replies to Justice White on the meaning of the territories and how Congress retains power over organized and unorganized lands He discusses United States sovereignty in territorial contexts and the need for uniform duties imposts and excises across the union for insular matters He clarifies that the U S government is one of delegated powers with limits and not all powers are vested in the federal government
The attorney general argues that the constitution does not require uniform taxation across territories. He says the full power to tax rests with Congress and can vary by location and circumstance. He asserts no compact among territories mandating uniform duties and warns uniformity would hamper governance and harm sections of the possessions.
In Crawfordsville Indiana the Chicago & Southeastern railroad tracks crossing Wesley Grantham's farm were torn up and removed under a writ of electment. Traffic and mail service were halted. The circuit court denied immediate condemnation but issued an order forbidding further destruction. Grantham guards the land as crews cart off loads of rock and wood from the line.
A Senate elections committee dispute pits Ross and Finley over contest legality while echoes of past Populist strategies resurface as party lines shift. The piece notes precedent from 159 when Populists led and compares it to current Republican tactics, with a pending ruling on filing deadlines and constitutional authority. Washington reports also mention President’s nomination of William H. Wheeler of Wisconsin as U S attorney for the western district of Wisconsin.
Kansas congressmen press state lawmakers to oppose any reapportionment bill after the Hopkins defeat. They warn changes could pit incumbents against each other in districts like Fourth Shawnee or Seventh, risking seats for leaders such as J. M. Miller, Charles Curtis, and Chester Long.
Kansas City would welcome the Jeffries Rublin bout at Convention Hall as a contingency if Cincinnati cannot host it. Officials expect little police interference and Frank Grimes says he has not been offered the US marshal post and would not accept it if offered. He adds Mr Burton made no promises.
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