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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
6
Buffalo and St Louis receive large sums in a distribution tied to Senate discussions. The $100,000 giveaway feeds headlines about allocations, while debates over appropriations reveal political maneuvering and the role of Senator Carpenter and colleagues.
Fragmentary OCR presents an article about voting rights and restrictions. It mentions voting by mail, residency, and travel, referencing aliens and consuls. The readable fragments discuss eligibility, place of registration, and potential penalties for improper ballots.
A substitute bill for Richardson's county measure moves forward without debate, as county officials indicate that all county offices will be notified by an officer or other designated official. The evolving draft suggests procedural changes and alerts to involved departments as the substitute advances through the chamber.
The A R Bremer Co announces a public test to be conducted in Topeka with results to be published in this paper. It invites citizens and the wider world to witness the investigation and the operators promise a clear reveal of findings and outcomes.
The document outlines witness swearing procedures and penalties for false testimony, including protectiveness of evidence and required conditions under the act. It lists names of individuals associated with the provision and references sworn testimony and compliance obligations for participants.
A fragmented Senate session advanced multiple measures ahead of adjournment. Bills addressed medical retraining and employment norms, neighborhood guard provisions, and biennial elections for state officials while touching on investigations, violence, and safety statutes in a tense legislative backdrop.
Two lawmakers, Pe ter Laughlin of Muncotah and Teanlale Wiletr City Cher ae, helped push two bills through the legislature. The measures include appointing a county commissioner of the poor in counties over 38,000 inhabitants and a water-related provision. The session also saw Wilkinson’s bill and other reforms advance despite a rough grind.
The senate defeats the assessment bill as it contemplates a two year window for tax law revisions before the next legislature. House action kills a separate motor vehicle bill. Several measures pass including tolls and county tax certificate provisions, while others extend deadlines and address probate and judicial matters.
A fragmented municipal scene discusses Prancis chairing a committee and an implied formal act. Reference to Senator Carpenter and a visit to Metinley by the G A RB president arises, with plans noted for a visit through Hansax en route to California.
Washington January 1 The following are detailed estimates of reductions made by the war revenue bill Commercial brokers 338000 parts of grocery 3000 expenses of Cain Tor express 0 Special commodities cosmetics and chewing gum 950000 legacies 33100000 tax on neat money 1000000 clean and cigarettes 100000 fore SiamS Bank checks 0 Bills of exchange 350000 money sent man of custom houses
A proposed $5,008,000 San Jose to Oakland electric railway project draws interest from San Francisco leaders and New York investors. J J Hayward S P Thompson and R G Hanford head inquiries with strong backing from eastern capital, as promoters seek thorough investigation and regional infrastructure gains.
Wellington March 1 The house cleared a number of conference reports including the revenue reduction bill which was adopted without dictation after a sharp debate. Leader Richardson noted minority opposition to star taxes but agreed on the 370,000,000 reduction. Final reports on diplomatic consular and agricultural appropriations passed and the revenue cutter service efficiency bill was advanced after a lengthy debate.
Governor Beckham denounces Ed Alvey pardon amid grand jury address and claims Alvey’s conviction aimed at quashing gambling competition in Louisville. Separate dispatch reports 60,000 Turkish troops ordered to mass on the Bulgarian frontier as revolutionary activity surfaces across the region.
Fragmented OCR notes reference EY apaireeg 1350, debts of 174k, and trades with 44,540 units. Mentions indecipherable terms, manufacturing conversations, and a jumble of figures about tonnage, pricing, and dates.
Story from Gambier Ohio about a misdirected expulsion at Kenyon College where Kansas Smith was expelled for posters, later found innocent. The record was corrected after years and reinstatement granted, revealing faculty misjudgment and campus turmoil involving judges and local residents.
Mrs Gillett left El Paso on March 1 bound for Kansas home after a year in Chihuahua Mexico. She traveled with a companion and reached the Mexican Central line then boarded the northbound Santa Fe train. Grant Gillett was not with them and reportedly did not depart from Vera Cruz as earlier stated. he returned to Chihuahua after a few days away.
Louisville on March 1 reports Marvin Hart plans or challenges the winner of the Tommy Ryan Tommy West fight and aims to prove his pugilism, with a string of victories boosting his stock. He has not disappointed fans in any bout and is confidently viewed as a future champion.
A woman suffering three years from nervous prostration reports two bottles of Libby's Cherry Nerve Compound as a complete cure. She now feels normal and free from nerves. Sold by Geo. W. Btan in Marshall Kansas, near Kansas Avenue.
Chicago March reports show corn futures trading near steady with slight gains in morning trade and wheat easing. Traders note active participation from major operators and varying prospect for demand while birch rains influence supplies. prices move through noon with corn strength offset by wheat softness.
Missouri Pacific Lines No 2 departs Kansas City at 9 50 A M as a solid vestibuled train. It includes a Smoking car day coaches reclining chair car seats free and a Pullman parlor car. Connections at St Louis Union Depot with eastern lines for New York Atlantic coast points.
The report notes firmer activity in pork and hogs with strong export demand and moderate receipts. Cattle and beef markets show steady to firm tone, while grain and futures call for cautious optimism amid fluctuating prices. Weather and transportation impacts weigh on shipments as buyers watch corn and wheat trends and port arrivals.
Stockers and teodora feature in a steady market with bulk sales and strong calf activity. Calves and heavy stock show notable demand as Gotten prices appear mixed. sheep receipts reflect market strength. Topeka notices list minor figures and dates in terse OCR style.
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