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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1903
Page
1
The Fifty-seventh Congress closes sine die at 8 p m Speaker Henderson presiding. filibuster amid Democratic obstruction. thirteen senators retire including notable names Marris and West. The session adjourns at 22 o'clock noon, with many lawmakers heading home for holidays and movements noted, while battles over leg islation and committee shifts mark the final minutes.
The senate adjourned amid labor on the budget and Philippine bill. Discussions focused on appropriations for postal service and wartime measures, with debate over support for commerce and public works. Visible shifts in stance showed tensions between executive aims and congressional control as the session neared its end.
A chaotic session in the House reverses the Hale bill on congressional apportionment amid heated debate. The committee is given 36 hours to produce a report while the floor fights over amending or deferring the measure. Supporters push for faster action, opponents urge restraint and refer back to committee for revision.
A Kansas man, William Hoxie, and Joseph Manes were arrested in Clay Center for a 2 12 year old murder. Hoxie admitted a shooting to save himself during a bank holdup and was linked to a woman and child who accompanied him. The case involves a lengthy pursuit, escape from prison, and conflicting accounts of the woman and daughter. Weather notes anticipate rain and strong winds in Kansas.
An impassioned 3:30 AM Washington speech by Representative Cannon, chair of the Appropriations Committee, condemns Senate obstruction over the general deficiency appropriation bill. He denounces “legislative Dinckman,” defends majority power, and urges action to pass money bills under rules requiring unanimous consent from both chambers. The exchange centers on amendments and large sums tied to Virginia, South Carolina, Vermont, and other wartime accounts.
A terse notice notes calls by Bods Mas for legislative price demands, with reactions from local groups and dollar value discussions. Officials seek clarity on the proposed price measure and potential fiscal impact.
The misspelled letter discusses Col Culp and the St Louis exposition. It notes Kansas Governor Francie’s opposition to expo funding and doubts on Kansas lawmakers supporting the appropriation. It mentions international participation and the Kansas Legislature’s potential actions.
A chaotic scene surrounds General Booth during a parade as his vehicle tiresome mishaps unfold. Mrs Booth Tucker and Commander Ticket assist while a crowd watches the automobile stall near a church area. Booth exits a carriage shaken, entering the army quarters amid confusion and damage.
Sam Hale proved in suit that he did not leave the house when the bill was raised. The record notes contention over an alibi and a claim of concealment, with investigators and the court in Shit hour debating what duties Hale owes and whether an alibi stands.
In St Louis a groom admitted taking $600 from his wife before fleeing with a younger woman. Mrs Cameron accused her husband of desertion after a hurried marriage to Miss Helen Tudor Dactinner. In Boston, Charles Edward Maitby faced family opposition as his mother refused to reconcile with his bride.
Report notes a saloon raid near Osage City where two men were arrested on a 2500 dollar bond. Officers seized items and warrants were issued for additional suspects as investigations continue amid chaotic weather reports and scattered city notes.
A local report details unfavorable prospects for the business improvement levy as discussions seek funding for district projects. Officials weigh alternatives and observers note potential impacts on taxes and public services.
In Ithaca on March a heated debate over the grand tax bill intensifies with Governor appointed members shaping the commission. The proposed measure would empower the state tax commission to audit assessors and compel testimony, while leaving township boards intact. Critics warn it could centralize power, while backers argue it clarifies property valuations and limits local missteps.
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