Legislature Fixes Tax Bill Amid House Passage Turmoil
Lawmakers push a new bill after a difficult House vote as conference committees convene. Administration aides advocate a stronger measure while members are detained during the session.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1903
Page
1
Senate Debates Tax Shift Amid Wide Opposition
The article details extensive debate in the Senate over a proposed tax measure, noting votes and reforms aimed at removing the perceived cause of the issue. It records reactions from lawmakers, mentions names and factions, and outlines plans for new tax configurations and committee actions.
Great Fire On Fair Haven Water Front Ravages Warehouses
A fierce blaze swept along the Fair Haven waterfront starting in a saw mill area and driven by high winds. The fire consumed a large warehouse and railroad trestle, threatened fish canneries, and endangered Northwest water front plants. Whatcom and local volunteers assisted as insurance estimates ran high and thousands faced job losses. A later account cites destruction near the Weber wharf, with rail cars burned and multiple structures in peril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whatcom Hay
Thetity
Afurchishun
Ampricia Can Company
Steelish Cannery
Feir Haven
Wesh
Murchison
Saecmnil Am
Weber Wharf
Secretary Moody names new 16 000 ton battleships and two 32 600 ton cruisers
Washington March 15 Secretary Moody has decided to name three 16 000 ton battleships and two 32 600 ton cruisers as part of the new navy. He directs the General Board to prepare plans and specifications for the Mississippian and Idaho, with Cumberland Merrimac and Constitution to be perpetuated in the fleet.
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Washington
Moody
Naval Iaw
Ani Gee
Cumberland
General Board
Connecticut
No Child Labor Law Debate Ends Amid Roars
A fragmented discussion in the current legislature shows no clear bill on prohibiting child labor. The session features heated oratory, with supporters claiming a bill would protect youths while opponents warn of unintended economic harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legisature
Seiten Wultekubler
Labor Law Describes Child Labor Limits and Penalties
A 19th century text outlines a state act restricting child labor and specifying hours for work by minors. It prescribes penalties for violations, including fines up to 25 dollars and jail time, with enforcement by authorities and age-based exemptions for certain tasks.
Mystery death ties two women to Chicago man in New York
Police linked the deaths of two women on West Thirty seventh Street to a Chicago man. A Portland bottle labeled RM r was found among crime scene clues. Dr James Hyde examined the pair and said one woman may have been employed as a milliner mistress in a shrouded case of illicit conduct.
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New York
Nettin
Blanchard
Ghiekgo
Rani Bini
Chieao
Siierie Cote
Michigan Central
Motton
Fletcher
Hyde Wis
Who Is to Blame in the Roth Istana Wreck
An inquiry into the Kansas City wreck on Wednesday night questions fault among several parties. Officials consider Engineer OConner, who oversaw the westbound train, the likely figure, with debate over orders and timing shaping the investigation. The inquiry continues as authorities weigh responsibility amid conflicting theories.
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Earl Paity
Ming
Roth Istana
Kansan
Tenia
Chat Point
Tamwttow
O'Conner
Heckteland
Enebieer
Monmidiher
Plea of Insanity Notes inquest and weather hints
Fragmentary notice reports an insanity plea related to Alfred A Rene and a family context. The text references an inquest, mental tests, and disparately styled weather indications with vague remarks about wind and color descriptions. It reads as a garbled OCR fragment from a historical newspaper page.
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Alfred A
Rene
Tadey
Reena Bisaheim
Kanobt
Seagate
Seare
Neletihars
Buayp
Burdick murder probe widens as Mrs Paine defends innocence
Buffalo officials continue to weigh a female suspect after Edwin G. Burdick’s death. Mrs Beth Paine, whose photo was found at the scene, declares she knows nothing of the crime. Dr Marcy describes how the body was found wrapped in a quilt with a Turkish coverlet, and investigators press for answers.
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Buffalo
Lttorney
Edwin GL. Burdick
Marcy
WyBile
Clateworth
Olen the Saberan
Ashlind Ayogue
Gertrude Barnard
Alfierkleans County
North
Tonagends
Drr
Paine
Tonawanda
Batavia
Bushand
Burdike
Pennelis
Wetrens
Wartee
Burnex
Birch
Teta Cat Bina
Mary Cunningham
Gunner
Nerecatite
Barrobora
Joao da Marcy
Maney
Burdick
Bardick
Hosalif
Bardick Home
Mt Wee
Hutt
Pe Rordick
Gorman Named Senate Caucus Chair as Democrats Reorganize
Washington March The Democratic Senate caucus elected James Gorman to chair the caucus after retirement of longtime leaders. The conference outlined unity aims and discussed preparations for upcoming reforms in committee leadership and a possible reshaping of Senate panels ahead of an extra session.
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Mareh
Sha
Tor Gormén
Germane
Siearstell
Sehibhy Teye
Easton
Plese Cottransi
Ecaucts
Ukeemucss
Rarimbey
Cotgrese
Sengtoriurman
Aline
Gorman
Timnt
Senate
Mitre
Nothing Official From Washington On Chinese Crisis
Washington reports that advices received at the Chinese legation indicate China faces severe internal trouble that may worsen. Minister Sir Laine Chen Tune, departing February 2 for San Francisco, is to bring back instructions on the uprising. Powers demand payment of indemnities as tensions rise and new minister will confront the issue in Peking on arrival.
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Washington
Wrahfata
Spain
Cinimule Sevueral
San Francisca
Chete
Mureeet
Shen
China
Massed Army Drafting Able Bodied Men for Service
A city wide mobilization declares every able bodied man subject to the draft for military service. Officials insist the move aims to rapidly fill units as tensions rise and national defense priorities take precedence. Authorities pledge orderly conscription and offer guidance on exemptions and registration procedures.
Zelaya's Sympathy With Salvador Spurs War Prep
San Francisco march reports say Zelaya of Nicaragua shows sympathy for Salvador. Guatemalan war plans continue with masked troops on the Salvador frontier. Every able-bodied man is pressed into service as soldiers. Alexander Cousins, Zelaya’s son in law, travels aboard the Colon. Zelaya aims to back Sierra and has sent metaimobaring 260 to join Sierra’s forces, signaling imminent trouble on the frontier.
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Zeleye
Sierra
Hontusan
Metaimobaring
Guateola
Balvador
Zelaya
Jenticipation
Switch Project Spurs Rail Line Reevaluation at Pirst and Jackson
Vincent Kareynski and partners begin a $5,000 tee and cold storage plant at the Methenet comer of Pirst and Jackson streets. Santa Fe Railway faces rerouting costs as tracks and yards at Pepelo Wholesale, Bralston Yeast, and McCormick Mucyrater are affected. Construction aims to start soon with a four story plant to house a lev machine for ice production and coal integration.
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Methenet Comer
Pirst
Jackson
Santa Pe
Pepelot Caalestiming Yards
Parkhurst
Davia
Warrhouse
Bralston Yeast Factory
McCormick Mucyrater Company
Eran Ruty Te
Vincent Kareynsk
Lickoo
Lyle Pe
HU Mudge
Hurley
Nulidinig
Lev
Topeka Coal
Jackson Atreety
Mopeke Avenue
Chicago Primaries and Delegates Split in Race for Mayor
Chicago primaries select Republican delegates with tensions between factions backing Grieve Stewart and John Bavian. Stewart represents the party's extreme faction while Bavian, a lawyer and associate of Justice John Harlan, is described as independent.
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March
Dufletal
Beitue
Grieve Stewart
John Bava Ian
Stewart
National Republican Central Commiimne
Bavian
John Mr. Harlan
Kaited Hextes Moereme Cours
Grand Jury Hears Cantrell Confession On County Grave Robberies
Cantrell testified before the grand jury about grave robberies spanning eight years in the county. He described the crimes, named accomplices, and claimed involvement with local residents. A wreck and various incidents were noted, with details muddled in the report.
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Neblerville
Indianapot
Hanley
Ceetity
Omarty
Avery
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