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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
1
A Topeka news segment reports on church leaders and residents discussing mayoral candidates. Prominent church worker dissents on Warner and backs Warcer, while Jointi t Kline explains Hughes support. The piece critiques temperance and business interests influencing elections and notes community figures urging informed voting and public discussion.
A fragmented 1896-era report shows Burcercint iy business and Case amid mayoral bid talk. The text alleges no direct ties to violence yet warns of dangerous tactics, citing warnings about misused influence and moral debates on public integrity. ANSIE KNAPP, 1896 eet.
Local supporters back Hughes in a tense town race amid questions over leadership and a rumored rival candidacy. The mayor urged unity as candidates vie for the upcoming election, stressing the need for steady governance.
In a morning paper report the Home Defenders of Topeka state they oppose Hughes. The release from Heatcruarters outlines their stance on the war and rural areas, opposing the nation’s position.
Still advancing, Howie, proprietor of the Gulden Rule machine works, has moved Treasif to Kansas erence where two entire fours remain, each Tax8fret. His modernized view of trearms and complete machinery presents a clearer future for his enterprise.
A fragmentary notice references a grain bill and an agent place for mid men and banding grain for fur, with amendments cited involving engineers and trade in counties. The text mentions old soldiers and permit trade in specific counties, but many spellings are unclear.
The question is raised whether the measure delaying county elections is constitutional and likely to be tested in the Supreme Court. Governor Stanley signed the bill, with lawyers divided on its validity, as it changes terms for county officers and may leave vacancies to be filled by appointment or mandamus.
In a chaotic parliamentary scramble both houses halted consideration of pending measures. Debates over holidays for election days, probate laws restricting licenses to minors, and a guardian clause produced confusion and stalled votes. Reappropriation of 150000 for penitentiary equipment and salary cuts for officials were discussed amid disputes over funding and duties.
The senate committee reports fixed salaries for several state officials including the superintendent of insurance at 5600, deputy clerk of the supreme court at 1300, secretary of agriculture at 1500, and various clerks and officers. The act outlines allocations for bookkeepers, auditors, recording clerks, and other court and state office staff, with several figures specified.
Legislative notes cover amendments to city salary bills, council pay caps, and mayor salaries. A Price raid claims investigation bill advances, with committee composition and authority outlined. Other measures include records protection for the Stutt Historical Society and title recording reforms for public lands purchases.
A fragmented note describes a bill that provides for mailing reports and distributing twenty volumes to each member of the Texas Legislature. It praises the report as an excellent advertisement for some entity, with garbled wording around contents and purpose.
In Topeka a battle over appointing wardens stag es amid Senate pressure and governor resistance. Senator Ward and Senator Want push for Bob Jewett of Wichita as warden with a salary raise, while opposition argues the bill burdens state finances and authority conflicts with Senate wishes.
Denver reports a white woman traveled 1500 miles with a Chinese man and wed him. The couple faced social and religious scrutiny as authorities and clergy discussed the union. The event drew attention from Trinity Methodist Church and local figures as the pair faced public opinion.
A fragmented interview with a returned figure recounts evictions and clashes in Peoria, her encounters with reporters, and alleged destruction of material by Brubaker. She notes a gift water bottle and plans to travel, plus intentions to aid causes in Chicago and aid Home Defense.
March 1 report from Newcastis Pa. John Hewitt, a city laborer, swept a large eight foot python into a saloon counter prompting a stampede. Bartenders secured the reptile and Hewitt carried it away before he was arrested at his home where the snake was found.
The report notes a bill altering school levy proposals at the request of the Superintendent to fund the state school system. The senate rejected the measure, citing concerns over assessing and taxing plans and delaying reporting until the next session. Costs cited near 100000 dollars amid broader school fund debates. Fire at a Philadelphia shirt factory on Adams Avenue caused extensive damage, with losses around 70000 dollars insured. Over 500000 school children noted in population figures, with ongoing distribution of interest money expected. Weather notes and routine municipal data closing out the item.
A destructive fire left buildings in ruins with an estimated property loss of 300000 dollars and no insurance coverage identified. Fire officials say the flames swept through the area causing extensive damage to multiple structures and leaving residents displaced. The cause is under investigation as investigators catalog the scene and assess the extent of the damage.
A chaotic blaze engulfed the Lincoln Meriter building injuring occupants and destroying the east wing. Prisoners and wardens evacuated as a fire alarms and emergency crews contained the inferno amid collapsing interiors and structural damage. Local authorities and the Nebraska Guard planned large scale response and aid.
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