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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
6
Today’s express brings fresh novelties including 7 gore flounce and flare braided designs. Exclusive Persian thread braided effects appear alongside Jubo trimmed deviuts with lace odenseam. New braided walking skirts feature in the collection.
Tomorrow we showcase a special silk waist in multiple colors with belt and hem stitching, exclusive design features, and gilt button accents. The item is advertised as high quality, priced to compete with $6.00 garments, with a large stock to promote a spring Hosiery Department display and new shades on sale from $0.20 up.
Disjointed OCR summary notes a hectic Friday sale at a North Topeka store, promoting a 20 percent discount and post sale bargains. Mentions customers, clerks, a minister, and a committee with plans for an upcoming event. Also references Topeka figures and a church gathering with prices, plumes, and shoes described as part of the merchandise event.
A visitor from Settle Munkins, visiting her daughter in Eddyeville, fell ill. Mrs Broderick, wife of a local figure, grew worse after a hearty supper Wednesday and died soon after a physician arrived. Burial plans likely in Eddyeville with Union Pass headquarters involvement.
Amid gossip among members today's discussion centers on reapportionment and potential moves to unite the state. Rumors say Congressman Bailey may push to send Charlie Curtis to Congress, with possible changes ahead if the legislature acts.
The Hearick Carriage company announces a new business venture with headquarters on Taneas Avenue offering the highest grade line of buggies spring wagons and drivery work staged as a leading local carriage provider in town.
Officials report the contest has been abandoned in Ellis County after attorneys Hopkins and Buschow indicated surrender. Word came this morning that participants have given up, and funds will be redirected to other county efforts.
Local report from Girard asserts Senator Porter of Crawford county pledged to oppose a bill dividing the county court system. Arthur Fuller contends Porter’s statements to Girard backers promised protection of local interests, with backlash brewing in the district over the measure and Porter’s stance on the court division.
Senate Finance Committee reports a complete substitute for the war tax bill with broad changes. Senator Ullrich explains reductions and repeals aimed at easing revenue, delaying full repeal of war taxes, and shaping a general plan of tax reduction. The measure targets tobacco, alcohol, stamps, and insurance related provisions with discounts and adjustments slated after July 1, 1901.
The act outlines annual returns by all insurance companies to the commissioner of internal revenue, enabling tax levies. It doubles fines for nonpayment, grants audit powers, and adjusts rates from two to three percent on certain sums, with bankers taxed on capital and surplus. Provisions rewrite on proprietary drugs cosmetics elimination, and stamp taxes on nonproprietary drugs limited. Repeals shift itemized taxes, with some preserved under existing law. The house and senate disagree on medicines taxes, with the senate narrowing scope.
Senate sessions dissolved into disorder as a Leavenworth separation measure from Kaneis was read. Senator Carpenter was removed for printing an extract from a Leavenworth paper about Mizcourt’s stance. Debate, protests, and procedural rulings followed, ending with a move to a Texas cattle committee.
The House completed its week’s work with four bills addressed this morning and adjourned until 4 o clock Monday afternoon. The session paused amid debate over Bowman’s proposed division measure and provisions concerning state counties and city actions.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Thinehemcotative vruvgier and Dr Motre of Pittsburgh with unclear details. The readable portions reference members of a committee or group and active participation but lack concrete events, dates, or outcomes to form a complete summary.
Dr M 2 Rogermund long skeptical of germ theory visits Miss Stark then rubs pustules and his clothing with virus to prove contagion is implausible. Indignation erupts as families are quarantined and officials seek lawful action while Rogermund faces scrutiny from Mayor Hummel and the health board.
Rain or snow expected as today’s high reached 30 degrees and the low fell to 20. Winds southerly at light to moderate speed, with forecasts predicting rain later and possible snow by Saturday. Observations note a chilly pattern in Winnipes and nearby areas. The Southeastern Limited train schedule from Kansas City to the southeast is advertised, with connections via Olathe and Paola and other local stops.
Broken OCR text describes a violent incident near Walker with a crowd and a shooting. Mentions Shreveport and Pacific Railway, Larkington, a firmer named Walker, and a person identified as Walker in charge of citizens. Readability is limited. core event indicates a fatal shooting by a mob.
The text mentions ships and a port with references to patients and convalescents aboard, including a medicated ointment claim. It appears as an advertising or public notice fragment urging care for sick or injured, urging to obtain a 50 cent Dean's ointment from drug stores.
A chaotic scene formed as crowds surged for seats this morning at Fiadd and Grubbs. By noon the entire front area was crowded with eager attendees, creating a tense rush for entry and indicating high demand for the featured event.
A scrambled market report outlines mixed trading in meats, wheat, and cotton. It notes gains and declines across futures, with cattle, hogs, and dairy prices fluctuating and sentiment varied among buyers, sellers, and packers as regional reports resemble a volatile trading day.
The readable lines mention corn and crops with figures like 21,08 and 77.00, plus references to weather, delays, and market activity. Named entities are scarce due to garbled text, though mentions of farms, traders, and locations imply a rural market update.
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