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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1901
Page
6
The May Buffalo conference addressed by National Civic Federation officials examined the enforcement of the personal property tax. Speakers argued over fairness between real and personal property, the reach of taxation to corporations, and the feasibility of direct levies on intangible wealth while weighing inheritance and federal sharing implications.
A fragmented scholarly discussion questions equity in assessing taxable ability. It analyzes whether all corporations should be taxed equally or at different rates, if exemptions apply to certain business entities, and how residence taxes reflect overall capacity to pay. The piece emphasizes fairness and a principled approach to forms of taxation.
Chicago May markets show liquidation by Phillips driving corn prices down from earlier highs. трен
Five West Point cadets Bowbly Cleveland Keller Linton and Muhantey will not appeal to the War Department for clemency. They have joined the New York and Bernadese Asphalt Company. General Francks A. Greens arranged contact with Secretary Root, who said there was no objection to the ethical breach and the youths will serve in the asphalt firm as needed.
A local group met on Wednesday to call on Mayor Hughes regarding alleged violations of the anti saloon ordinance. A committee was elected to approach the mayor and present petitions for permits and enforcement actions.
The Washburn senior class plans a combined dramatic performance in the college chapel on Friday to fund the football team’s needs. The farce titled Permit may be staged by members of Ye lune of the Topela with local talent in support, drawing unusual interest as a novel campus entertainment.
North Topeka society page lists visits and arrivals from Kansas City Los Angeles and Harrisburg Kansas. Mentions include Mrs. Eva Reamy engagement announced Mrs. Laura Pyris visiting Kansas City, Miss Lula Kinvoll visiting Auburn, removal sale notices, church events at Good Shepherd and Kansas Avenue ME, and plans for Queen Victoria memorial program.
Plans for a jubilee exposition in New York City in 1905 to celebrate the consolidation of the boroughs and rapid transit completion. A $7 million enterprise aims to house large conventions with a permanent exposition structure. A promoter group includes August Belmont A J Casimir A Chauncey Depew and others. No city state or national subsidy. site on Long Island Sound near Greater New York’s center is prepared.
A claim for 99.95 was filed in probate court by Rebecca Greenspan sister of Simeon Greenspan. The suit seeks reimbursement for caregiving and related expenses linked to Simon Greenspan with items including travel, hotel, telegraph costs, dinners, and loss of money from jewelry sales.
A race likely to feature James Ceed and The Parades as top contenders. Com mendo and Commands face tough tests as both favorites push toward a mile and three furlongs. The Parades has shown rapid winter improvement and won two starts this season.
Notice served on Mayor Hughes City Clerk Squires and City Attorney Spencer by Mrs Annie B Sweet s attorneys that Mr Sweet plans to sue the city for possession of a block in Densis Martins addition known as Chesney park The case follows a prior claim by Mrs Pyer for $1000 in back taxes and a court action in Mastrict court June 1 if county commissioners ruling favors the city Sweet will press for restitution of the land The city is alerted to preserve possession or face court action Mrs Sweet is the wife of T B Sweet of this city
Washington May 23 First Assistant Postmaster General Joheson ordered salary changes for postmasters. Alma Kan 3100 to 130. Achall 1200 to 1100. Bitte Rapp 1200 to 1400. Colbs 3 uy 1800. Elsworth 32000 to 1700. Webster Groves 4400 to 1500. Wellsville 3100 to 1200. Trenton 1000 to 2000. Anthony 1000 to 1000. Baldwin 14 ta pe Cildwvall 3100 to 1800. Concor Saliler Mo 1300 to 600. Windsor Hane to 1 G00. Ab 000. Beloit 2000 to Baw. Clifton gaon to 1200. Elllis 1 to 1500.
Dr George F Johnston of Lakin was chosen first Kansas state board of medical examiners president after a career starting in 1892 in Penosynsula and Brasx county. A native of Hei Pa, Presbyterian by faith, he studied at Lafayette College and in 1887 began medicine, later serving two terms in the state house and holding multiple professional roles in surgery, Masons, and the State Medical Society.
A fractured report notes a successful meeting of Christian Endh avorers at Fort Boots with delegates from multiple states. It mentions contributions to missions and benevolences, a junior school donation near $1,000, and a program featuring speakers including Rev Ben McQuesten and Mrs Louled Kefly.
The report details a fluctuating wheat market with price declines and dampened demand while corn shows mixed activity amid Northwest weather and crop prospects. Livestock futures in Chicago and Topeka indicate varied trading, with cattle and hogs uneven but cash markets facing pressure.
The fragmentary OCR provides jumbled words and nonsensical sequences with no coherent events names places or dates to summarize into a meaningful news item. No identifiable people organizations or actions are extractable for a proper card.
The fragmentary market report mentions wheat pricing and trading activity with scattered terms like New York Money Market and Cotton Market notes. It references price movement, market conditions, and routine memos, but the text is jumbled and contains many unreadable segments.
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