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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
8
Fragmentary report shows lawmakers debating suffrage, party discipline, and procedural steps as they consider bills on election law, voting rights, and procedures. References to Seaton Luling and Grattan indicate party divisions over extending suffrage and related reforms.
A garbled OCR segment lists multiple legal actions and proposed bills. Items reference vacating land tracts, tax and debt matters, and regulatory measures. Mentions Butler, Greepo, Edward Aikes, Pawnee, and the seventh Judicial district in a patchwork of statutes and municipal topics.
In a senate session lawmakers introduced numerous bills touching railroad regulation waterworks franchises and city bonds. Gar and Smith led resigns while references noted votes and committee action including bills on contempt law habeas appeals and statewide education matters.
In Anderson County proceedings, a proposal to employ women in the extermination effort drew debate as a new member, claiming not to feel competent to vote. Steve Cave voiced uncertainty while the prairie dog issue dominated the discussion and a bill to regulate prairie dog control faced opposition.
Washington reports the president's doctors say he is gaining strength and steadily recovering. He remains unable to enter his office for several days but continues to manage duties and attend to business as his condition improves.
Chicago January grain report shows May wheat opening near 340 and fluctuating with weak demand and strong receipts. Prices drifted before rally attempts, with stock and futures activity muted as traders weighed overnight signals and nearby support faded. Market tone remains cautious amid uneven demand and uncertain weather signals.
A densely packed advertisement notes deep discounts on carpet, drapery fabrics, curtains, rugs, stair carpeting, and sized mats. It highlights price cuts on chenille stand covers, tapestry and Smyrna rugs, cotton and felt shades, curtain rods, and various ladies and infants clothing items with sale prices and previous higher prices. The listing lists numerous color options and mentions Mercerized Satine waists and other apparel items at reduced rates.
Bargain textile sale lists 1000 yards table cloth 1 yard wide at 36c a yard on Tuesday and Wednesday. Dorsets in many sizes priced from 3.50 to 1.00. Domestics reserve stock to meet demand. Cotton flannel and unbleached muslin offered in multiple qualities. Feathers, ticking, denim, toweling, staple gingham, satin and safety pins with various prices. Boys department shows deep discounts on vests and knee pants in $1.28 to $4.00 range.
Bargains on blankets with prices from 48 cents per pair to 4 dollars and more. All wool and extra quality comfortables noted, with Latiner silk linen cotton options, and McDonside duck coats and Roya duck coats in several grades. Promotions emphasize cheaper grades and waterproof interlining across various blanket and coat styles.
Too many pieces of linoleum in stock with square yard pricing. 57c quality at 49c, 75c quality at 53c, 87c quality at 68c. English linoleums praised as best after floor coverings. Oilcloths reduced to cost.
Sale highlights include Men s Rockford rib top socks two for 25c and better grade per pair. Extra fine Cashmere Sox 50c quality now 25c. Shirts include various lots from 25c to 48c with laundered options and custom made styles. Pajamas and working jackets also featured along with Boys items in reduced prices.
Debilitated trading on the Chicago Wheat Exchange signals a bear market with prices slipping from last night’s close. Reports note modest cash demand and heavy selling from brokers, while Argentine shipments show a 20 400 bushel rise. Corn and oats also soften amid quiet shipments and weak shipping conditions.
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