30 Mar 1901
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1901
Page
1
Balloting appears to take final shape as Morse supporters press toward decisive counts. Key precincts report early returns, with officials urging calm and promising timely results as public interest peaks.
The long Topeka election ballot recount shows Morse and a slate led by Crawfoot Nelson, Grimes, Findlay, and Cole competing through 115 ballots without a final choice. Morse led initial tallies, with Clark and others trading votes, while the assembly adjourned for morning recess amid continued polling and strategic voting by state officials.
The article reports Oxford defeating Cambridge in a major crew race with emphasis on team performance and key strokes. It notes the outcome, locations, and comments from coaches, reflecting a period newspaper tone. The piece highlights the rivalry and significance for both universities and spectators.
A S hail of voices in Topeka centers on Parker Hughes and the Republican ticket. The crowd at the auditorium was small, though speakers including R B Welch James A Trout James Mullen and David Overmyer addressed attendees about party unity, policies and the upcoming election amid rough weather and a split party mood.
County commissioners decide to light the courthouse with gas in an effort to cut costs. The plan faces questions about efficiency and safety as work proceeds and the building is prepared for the change.
County Attorney Galen Nichols, in Shawnee County District Court, seeks a temporary injunction and $1,000 penalties against 64 fire insurance firms for alleged unlawful price fixing and restraint of trade. The action targets the Eldridge Inspection Bureau and related rate books and maps used to set premiums, naming 50 to 64 companies including American, Hartford, and Travelers among others. The case, The State of Kansas versus The Actna Insurance Company, marks one of the first under the state anti trust statute. similar suits were noted against other unions and brokers in Topeka and surrounding county courts.
Governor Stanley and the executive council telegram President McKinley praising General Frederick Punston for gallant capture of Aquinaide Thy and urging recognition. The council notes that the medal is the fitting reward for his heroism.
Washington reports cite an expositions committee list with several named candidates from Montana Oregon Kentucky and Nebraska among others. The draft slate includes ex representatives and civic figures while tenuous support and last minute changes loom over final selection.
In a New York City tenement fire at 3 80 in the morning, one woman and two children perished while others survived with injuries. Police reported no one in the group suffered serious injury. The blaze drew responders and witnesses into a chaotic scene as neighbors and relatives watched the building burn and attempted to rescue those inside. The incident prompted investigations into safety and building conditions.
The compact item notes Continental Creasey formpary advancing an eight cream batch as part of a regional dairy consolidation. Names Enterprise Creamnry, Bakeries, and local officials appear, with references to St Tenmieriom and a board meeting led by F. & Parks president and other officers.
A garbled account describes a high tension race between Ox ford and opposing crews. The text references Tandon Manche and Pulney I Abert tikes Wel En Sodeily Mlerm, with mentions of Lip eefuaterioe and Brdiere af the gabtest Porabedge. Details are unclear, but the outcome favors Oxford as crews faced disruption and confusion during the event.
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