23 Jan 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1901
Page
1
A fragmented report describes Edward VII of England and Emperor of India, his accession etiquette, and royal mourning following the queen's death. It notes large church attendance, flag and building draping, and solemn processions through London with guards and officials present.
Reports from Cowes detail the royal family and staff awaiting the queen's coffin arrival and the planned services. The Duke of York and others accompany the king as arrangements at Osborne House unfold, with wreaths, a private funeral service, and potential transit to Windsor. Formal mourning orders and cathedral honors are announced, including Charles and Victoria tributes and yacht transport.
Jan 21 reports Queen Victoria’s death observed in many flags but not at New York City Hall. Mayor Van Wyck declined to lower the flag, saying the city takes no notion of mourning foreign monarchs. City officials cite restrictions on official acts of respect for foreign rulers.
Amsterdam and The Hague newspapers discuss reactions to Queen Victoria's death. They note war and upheaval influence sentiment, with limited consensus on the BritishEmpire crisis and foreign policy impacts.
Kingly ceremonies marked the Kansas legislature as J K Burton was proclaimed United States senator to begin March 4, 1901. Mrs Burton attended, with Governer and others. the crowd filled the house as banners and gowns framed the event. The scene featured autoridades, chairs, and flag presentation, describing a formal joint session and the official declaration.
The text records a political rally discussing U S foreign and domestic commerce, property rights, and the dollar's role in industry. Speakers urge caution in policy, critique commercialism, and defend property rights, citing figures like Bourke Cockran and references to the republic, elections, and national leadership.
The senate held a session with a small number of bills introduced. Senator Chaney proposed raising the salary of the county commissioner to 1000 per annum. Other bills include a Hetleville county high school, banking organization for local banks, judicial and penitentiary appropriations, crime penalties, street grading, insurance commission salaries, and a special levy in Salamanca County. The committee on cities reported Senate Bill No. Bi by Stewart to passage.
A heated discussion centers on anti trust law in Nebraska. Ed Welles代表 farmers contends transportation interests dominate business and farmers are excluded. Amil Grosser criticizes the substitute bill as too broad claiming it impractical. The debate ends with the substitute bill printed and kept on the calendar.
Representative Olson pushes a prairie dog uniformity bill with township extermination plans. Cavey maintains a census and levy approach overseen by the state agricultural college, while Wellep and Gleesler critique or back differing versions. The debate centers on who pays and how to enforce mass removal before a state convention is proposed.
A legislative debate on a jury bill exposes partisan strains and questions about how newspapers and intelligence influence outcomes. Ed McKeever faces allegations amid remarks about trial strategy and the Morrison case, while opponents challenge the bill's motives and its potential impact on justice.
The bill repeals charter provisions to fund a state asylum and locates it at Parsons, a proposal opposed by Ex-Senator Barna who argues Parsons is unsuitable and harmful to the region. He urges the legislature to reject the plan and heed public sentiment against the asylum.
The senate met at 2 pm and formed a committee to consider bills on appeals and error proceedings. Bill 30 by Porter to create a state penitentiary court for city and county matters was recommended for passage with amendments affecting prison terms and employment rules for inmates. The session adjourned to Wednesday after lengthy debate.
A damaged OCR reads about a representative named Hayden Hass accused of schemes in the insurance business. It alleges coordination among officers and agents to create or charge commissions for procuring names or conducting insurance transactions. The passage suggests a focus on fire insurance and prohibited acts within the trade.
The piece reports moves to abolish the state printer office in Wyoming, proposing a joint operation under a new reform group. It notes debates in the legislature, a constitutional question, and Governor Stanley’s statements regarding expenditures and policy direction.
Jacob Miller was elected an receiver for the Wa then, Kan bank after a long wrincle of the depositors. There seems to be doubt but that the greater part of the tenia funds were equacdurid ty Pruck Farpetet, the cashier who id m ae Bi.
In Lincoln Nebraska January the first number of Dis Commuter is published by Williams J. Siryne. It defends the phrase the common people and argues for their essential role in national labor, defense, and governance. The piece criticizes wealth and birth as barriers while praising industrious, patriotic citizens as the nation’s backbone.
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