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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
5
A lengthy discussion in a state journal argues exempting manufacturing from taxation to spur construction, new plants, and employment. It cites various states, notes potential revenue loss, and urges a uniform policy with ten year terms and tax relief for new factories and textile parks.
The readable fragments describe a contested topic in a city area, mentioning a main figure and local institutions. It hints at a public issue or development project examined by authorities and residents, with references to meetings and timing. The text is incomplete but centers on a local decision affecting the community.
An excerpted account describes a September meeting of Boutaliats with Be Belt in Tupets where speakers from Kantan Handhus and Clemens address tensions between anarchists and socialists. The text cites disputes over state, family, education, and labor relations, contrasting anarchist calls for broad liberty with socialist aims for universal guarantees and public authority.
State Senator Dumont Sinltn reportedly converted to equal suffrage advocacy. In Muloreda he adopts a new vocation and supports Kansan women, though some leaders oppose the idea. A Kansas Senate debate and plan to study suffrage move forward amid mixed reactions.
Dramatic acts including Fintegan's Salt at Cranford and the Three Fountain Repertoire at the Grand are advertised with varied prices. The University of Kansas enrollment begins Wednesday as students arrive in Lawrence ahead of the new college year, with opening address by Rev. W. G. Banker.
Miss Kate Cometock daughter of Mr and Mrs CH Cometock and Dr Conger Smith of New York City will marry at Brookrook with about sixty guests. The ceremony will be by Rev C M Sheldon. Bridesmaids wear pale gowns, groom’s brother attends, and a reception follows in a plant-filled room. Afterward the couple will travel to North Dakota and then settle in New York City via Minneapolis.
Dozens of Topeka area residents are listed in notices of travel visits and homecomings. George D. Tate, Mrs. J. J. Constant, Mrs. Hert Hickerson, Miss Dairy Lee Pankey, Rev. Wilbur Leete, and others are noted for returning from Kansas City, Colorado, Arkansas, and New Mexico or for upcoming departures to Abilene, Denver, and Lawrence. Several families plan moves or extended visits, with dates and destinations including Topeka, Arkansas, and Denver.
Opening tomorrow reserves seats for December Bahda Roses performances in Lhasa area. Tickets on sale for ten days with blocks of tickets for each concert. Friday 9am reserved charts open for three nights. Round trip fares from points within 125 miles of Topeka include Kansas City and St Joseph. Visitors may stay Sunday and Monday in the capital city. final return date is September 22.
An examination will be held at the post office on September 27 to select an assistant for M H Jennings, the weather man of Kansas. The position, termed messenger boy, pays 286 4 mag for the first three years and increases thereafter. The messenger may advance to director for the Kansas department, with potential moves to Arkansas or Arizona for duties. The article also notes arrivals in New York and comments on the Emperor William’s stance on German Americans and naturalized citizens.
The weekly weather bureau report notes rains revived western past of the state. Wheat sowing has begun in Allen and Will, with farmers delaying for radishes in some counties. Conditions vary. some crops face dryness, while fruit crops like apples and peaches show mixed yields.
A fragmentary notice reports a registered letter sent December 4 1900 from Miss Emme Kelly to Circle City with receipt dated August 2 1901 showing a month and seven day return to Tapeksix. Also announces a grand animal show by Norris Rows featuring elephants zebras ponies greyhounds and acrobatics with street parade and tents, plus a large cast of over 200 animal performers and a famed satin skin soap endorsement.
In Akron a delayed reunion announcement notes the Eight Choirs will wait for a new date. A local figure, a contractor and planner from Moines, died this morning, affecting community plans and the city’s events schedule.
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