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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1901
Page
6
A Cuban merchant was seized amid a smuggling inquiry involving a concealed consignment of precious stones. Officials report the vessel carried a value around seven thousand eight hundred dollars and include a U.S. coast guard inspection result.
President's grip illness slows public appearances with resumed recovery. Administration says winter official receptions and dinners will be canceled for the season, fearing a failed reception could burden progress. Dr. Rize advised restraint as health improves gradually.
London reports indicate American capital backs new metropolitan transit schemes while investors show indifference. Competition from steam to electric rail varies, with heavy construction costs and pending lines testing feasibility. Foreign nations may concede American influence in settlement, as engineers and workers are recruited for complex geometry and rapid deployment.
A damaged OCR text fragment hints at recruitment, boredom, and political critique. It mentions Cape Fore Sight, government, Barthlions, and an exchange or effort around elections. The readable content is unclear and partially garbled.
Corbin Kentucky January 12 under Col 2 Williams troops arrived to quell tense clashes as Miss Sutton Farris James Shotwell and others were paraded through streets. The scene followed fruitless attempts to calm factions amid threats and districtwide disorder. Local guards planned to guard a suspect before a jury on an intimidation charge.
Dover reports the Delaware legislature votes to continue voting for two U.S. senators with Dr. Berry as a Democratic candidate and Deshone Addicks in a tense session. Strong opposition to Chamberlain is noted amid a chaotic scene as Jamaica and Kingston officials reflect on governance.
The session debated acts including priority of employee values in corporate cases, branding on wares produced by convict labor, and seating provisions for women workers. Senator Chaney introduced items. Senate Tupp presented notes as the bill was referred to the Public Health Committee for consideration.
The senate began business with a motion to recall the Douee bill and consider salaries and expenses for members. Senator Fitzpatrick moved to defeat the recall and his motion carried. Bills were introduced including salary changes for the supreme court and city officers, and establishment of a board of examiners for barbers in Kansas. Local citizens protest a division of the Crawford county district court.
The report outlines emergency election action under parliamentary jostling to substitute the printed bill and distribute the action. Officials dispatched messengers to obtain signatures and papers amid a disruption in official proceedings. Items listed include refunding bonds, relating to irregularities in real estate instruments, and defining duties of county surveyors.
A stream of bills and resolutions moves through the Kansas House and committees. Highlights include appropriations for education and safety, pay scales for stenographers, and authorizations for public works such as bridges over the Kaw river. Several measures touch taxation, boiler inspection, and local governance while others seek to curb improper appointments and regulate utilities.
Mr Mason plans a bill to stop underselling state and public publications. The measure would prevent the state printer from selling or bartering state publications outside official channels. The bill aims to curb sales at private outlets and protect public access to official literature.
Representative Butler of Wyandotte reintroduced House Bill No 27 arguing to repeal municipal woman suffrage. He claims the measure is concise yet aims to revoke voting rights for women.
A concurrent resolution condemning hazing passed with all senators voting yes except Senator Wulfekubler of Leavenworth who abstained. The measure, linked to West Point academy traditions, places blame on hazing and calls for its end referencing a first class cadet culture.
The House debated undoing a prior appointment to the Thirty Ninth District after McKeever accused his colored opponent of bias. Toscan secured the seat previously, provoking protests as McKeever circulated pamphlets attacking his rival. The session postponed action under the Speaker, with authority to hold the matter longer if needed.
A committee of the wisals recommends a bill reestablishing a recess and weighing a general demurrer against Fat Aie. Esterbacy’s appeal is rejected. Paris reports the state repeats its appeal against Greece, with a focus on the evolving legal dispute and its international implications.
Washington January 18 President gains strength after illness and takes a drive behind his new team before office work. He signed some mail as usual cabinet meetings approach and plans no visitors next week in a brief update on his condition.
Dean Low son of M A Low prominent railroad man and politician, visited Peabody Monday and purchased two fine colts from veteran breeder C E Westbrook. Al Keats, a Low ranch manager at Horton, accompanied Low. The Low family operates a leading stock farm reputed for selecting top horses in the region.
Today's market report notes May wheat trading with early gains fading into a weaker close. Reports indicate 44 cars moved on contract trades in Minneapolis and Duluth, up from last week, with a cautious trading day and light overall business as price drifted from highs to a lower finish.
Fragmented cattle and lamb receipts described with unclear values and notes. Mentions prices around eight dollars and references to western lambs and yesterday’s counts.
Jumbled OCR snapshot shows Texas steers event with FLEECES and Sowa references. Mentions calves, receipts in market strong. Observed terms include higher bids, wethers, freight, and Texas meat market signals, but details are garbled.
A readable fragment from Bansfs City Produce Market mentions Bees FS and local vendors. Mentions Ka and Amathy and Creamery as part of the market scene with unclear context and several garbled terms.
Grain and commodity notes from Topeka dated January 1 describe wheat, corn, cotton, sugar, and butter trends. Reports include price movements, cash sales, and market volatility with remarks on demand, futures activity, and overall tone of buyers and sellers.
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