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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1901
Page
7
A fragmented OCR account details a harsh tirade directed at West Point cadets and General Douglas MacArthur. It describes a tense Senate hearing atmosphere with critiques of military leadership and the conduct of witnesses, focusing on MacArthur and associated figures. The narrative conveys conflict over duty, responsibility, and the propriety of military authority.
The river and Barber appropriation bill passed in the House late yesterday. Debates centered on conservation and potential amendments from Fish and Wildlife officials and Missouri River stakeholders. The act authorizes negotiations and directs the president to engage with Great Britain on related matters.
Salt Lake City Utah Jan 17 at the convention of the National Live Stock Association the executive committee adopted a resolution calling attention to the attractive c e e of cotton and shoddy in so called wooden hoods and the committee on the Great Lakes was urged to examine the matter A Miss Margaret Col and General J J Prendergast were mentioned C T wedding decoration described with a bell motif and Burlington dividend connected to the event
Fragmentary OCR text references a bill related to paying employers a sum for a legislative matter. The readable parts suggest debate or failure to provide a payment or benefit, with unclear specifics and no clear entities or outcomes.
The report outlines a proposed elections bill with campaign finance rules and ballot access provisions. It specifies voter eligibility and the method to challenge ballot content, including potential cross-endorsement details and the number of electors involved. The text references party terms and procedural steps for presenting the bill to lawmakers.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a delayed elections bill and related political discussion. The legible parts mention delays, a measure, and surrounding names or places unclear due to corruption. The item appears to summarize a legislative note rather than a full article.
Fragmented notes show talk of new polling places and a county election setup. Mention of Chairman J and County Attorney Jake Stiegpard indicating oversight and imminent activity around election procedures.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a factional dispute with references to a doorkeeper, party leadership, and a speaker ruling in favor. It mentions dissension and regional color terms, with no clear names, places, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full event.
A Kansas Senate resolution introduced this morning condemns hazing at the United States Military Academy at West Point. It urges Congress and authorities to adopt measures to end hazing practices and directs state senators and representatives to push for action. The measure was laid over until tomorrow under Senate rules.
Defense counsel argued against murder charges in a case tied to an alleged rape and fatal outcome. The state contends the death resulted from an attempt to commit a crime, while the defense urged reliance on common law over the slave statute, asserting manslaughter standards.
A New York suit accuses Arizona Copper Syndicate president Guilo Greenough of diverting funds from the United Company to faultless Arizona dealings. The complaint alleges Greenough paid $15,000 to Quay to bankroll ventures and then withdrew deposits from Seventh National Bank of New York for improper purposes.
A Hebrew bakers strike began on the East Side with about 60 workers at several shops. Two thousand five hundred bakers were sent back to work after non union staff were discharged, prompting formation of an Independent Hebrew Bakers Union. The United Hebrew Trade refused recognition, labeling the new group as a scab union.
Washington reports that Chinese disturbance fallout hurts silk and tea trades. Consul Hughes notes last year's silk imports reached 90,700 pounds but rising costs and risky shipments from Turkey threaten profits. Insurance firms face higher risk as Chinese goods and tea transport face friction, affecting consignments and prices.
A dated Washington dispatch reports that German centers show losses due to competition from American manufacturers. The tale notes declines in certain sectors and population shifts as U.S. industries expand.
On January 12 former Governor and several ex governors withdrew from the race after careful consideration of the alliance. The purge left the field with Cutinam unopposed in one case while Attorney general candidates faced cheering crowds at the Leland hotel where supporters hailed the aging senator Quilom amid the tumultuous scene.
A British steamer Kusare wrecked after leaving Rangoon on November 24 bound for Timunion near Reunion. Most aboard perished, with speculation the disaster resulted from a cyclone sweeping the area. Also notes a pneumonia remedy and other market notices including a rover rover lecture by Hubbard, and various ads for medicines and travel.
Market report shows wheat near steady with export shipment estimate of 72.9 million bushels. Prices edged in New York and Liverpool amid unfavorable declines in some futures. Cattle receipts and live cattle quotes appear steady to firm with varying regional bids and slaughter rates.
The text is a garbled wartime report mentioning Norman Biotney and a fast train near Dun on Sunday. It references taking someone to Invernns, a county jail, and a mob chasing officers, with unclear details about the war and two men who escaped, leaving many readable fragments.
In a heated house session, Representatives J W Gaw and F F Markart condemn Leavenworth actions and cite public distress. The exchange notes debate on legislation, public reaction, and opposition figures, including references to Wood and a longstanding bill.
A prize announced by the American Arts Association offers a prize for the best painting or sculpture submitted to an exhibit. The award recognizes artistic merit and is open to American artists. entries are to be evaluated by a jury after careful consideration.
Mixed commodity notices and price ranges from Kansas City markets cover eggs, butter, salt cure, and sugar trends. Includes New York money and grain figures, wheat and corn signals, with references to Chicago and Liverpool prices and market commentary from J. C. Goings.
Faded OCR text shows scattered fragments naming persons and places without clear events. Readable items include GE and RE style codes, a few capitalized strings, and partial references to dates and locations, but no coherent reportable incident or outcome.
A jumble of housing and sale notices lists a 7 room frame house in Potwin with energy meters, a Solara cottage, various rental prices and installments. Also advertised are floriculture and plant listings with addresses in Kansas including Spa Avenue and Groves, plus miscellaneous market items and notices.
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