State Control on Conducting the Sale of In Toxicants
State official declares prohibition ineffective citing cases of non enforcement. He argues enforcement gaps hinder success and questions future of the policy.
27 Dec 1895
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1895
Page
1
State official declares prohibition ineffective citing cases of non enforcement. He argues enforcement gaps hinder success and questions future of the policy.
Governor Morrill declares strong opposition to the state dispensary system after years of study. He cites regulated government liquor as preferable, detailing how a dispensary could operate, control prices, and limit illicit sale. He urges temperance advocates to unite and criticizes prohibition enforcement failures while preparing to debate Governor St John at Hamilton Hall tonight.
Dispatches from Zaitoun note Armenians attacked as captors of Zeitoun are said to have killed 250. Ambassadors of Britain France Russia Germany Italy and Austria urge restraint. Fear grows of a massacre in the narrow pass as Armenians, women and children are believed endangered.
A clash at a city clothing store ends with Baker firing across the counter and striking O Donnell in the left eye. O Donnell retaliates as Officer Wellman arrives and arrests Baker at the station. Baker, from Auburn, claims an old grudge while witnesses describe a sudden attack.
Kansas Republicans mostly oppose issuing bonds to cover deficits, favoring tariff revisions and revenue plans. The debate features Representative Curtis and Senator Baker arguing against debt while Calderhead and Blue signal mixed stances, with Western lawmakers urging farm relief and silver coinage caution.
Washington dispatch reports Congressman Kirkpatrick is overwhelmed by pension inquiries. He plans to handle them in a systematic way due to the large volume of requests arriving from various quarters.
Was air of Capitol action as Speaker Reed and house managers agreed to a vote on the bood bill at 3 o'clock tomorrow with debate open today. Amendments aim to prevent greenback retirement and define bond terms. Carlisle letter highlights treasury strain and opposition to gold bonds. Senate adjourns awaiting Monday session amid bond proposals and currency debate.
Lizzie K Morse files in district court for divorce from William T Morse a carpenter of 1193 North Taylor Street alleging repeated assaults including a severe September beating. She accuses forgery in 1890s mortgage actions and a lien on the home furniture to avert criminal charges. The couple married January 25 1883 in Elis county and have two children, a girl age three and a boy five.
McCook and Walker retire from the Santa Fe receivership at year end and resign from Atlantic and Pacific. Their resignations take effect after the Santa Fe sale, paving way for successors and possible bondholder trustees. The move signals a shift toward independent operation for the A and P and awaits new appointments.
P Johannan, a Hirh lond Kansas banker, filed a district court foreclosure suit against Mrs Clara Bennett, Erasmus Bennett, Edwin Bennett and about forty others over a $20,463.04 loan from August 1894. The property includes lots on West Eighth Street Lincoln Street and the Bennett stock farm of 820 acres southwest of town. The first mortgage on the farm may have foreclosed. the mortgage on the rest remains. Interest at ten percent accrues since issuance plus $1199 in 1994 taxes paid by Janan.
B P Hutchinson a veteran of the Chicago wheat pit is seriously ill at Nome in the care of EA Lancaster. Doctors report some rally but the illness remains grave. His health had been poor for some time and the Board of Trade building is abuzz with expressions of regret and wishes for recovery.
A southeast storm turned rain to sleet and snow, coating Indianapolis with ten inches of slush overnight. Streetcar and telephone service were badly disrupted as hundreds of utility poles toppled under the weight, leaving telegraph and other wires tangled in chaos.
Representative Biz un tonight launched steps to raise five hundred thousand dollars in New England for the National Red Cross Armenian relief effort. A committee led by Taylor will helm the appeal as reports say George Daree, a 250 pound jointist, and Anna Bradford, 23, were arrested for alleged liquor selling near Kansas Avenue. The State Board of Health holds its quarterly meeting with Dr. T. Kirkpatrick presiding. County clerks convene in the Senate chamber for their annual gathering and banquet at Copeland tonight. Investment pitches tout safety and prompt interest payments, offering farm mortgages through Bowman and Co, with ads for steam laundry service and Lite Gem smoking cigars.
Caracas reports claim Venezuela fears United States may press war or block diplomacy with England while seeking to resume ties through arbitration. Crowded reaction includes protests against Times correspondent and calls for unity, with a large rally praising potential US support and pledges to endure conflict if required.
A powerful explosion near Homey on the canal caused tremors over about 11 miles, waking millions in Chicago. Four plows or powder bags exploded at a magazine. a 75 pound weight was found half a mile away. No deaths reported. similar accidents previously caused casualties. Sheriff Burdge of Topeka presided at a Kansas district court meeting this afternoon with plans for another session tonight.
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