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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1899
Page
5
Judge Hazen sustains legality of the special assembly and the governor’s proclamation. Attorney General Godard plans appeal to the Supreme Court, while the court weighs the governor’s discretion versus judicial review in convening extraordinary sessions and the legality of appropriations and warrants.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a radical, quick remedy for piles promising immediate pain relief without surgery. It claims to treat various rectal troubles, to contain no opiates, and to be sold at 50 cents or 1.00 per package, with larger sizes available.
A court examines whether the governor can call a special session, and if such a call binds the legislature. It cites precedents from Colorado New York and Rhode Island, arguing the governor’s decision on extraordinary occasions is final and binding on the executive branch, with the legislature retaining independence.
Court rules that a representative term begins on the second Tuesday in January after election and lasts two years from that date. It upholds a prior statute fixing start of terms, finds no conflict with the amended constitution, and allows a governor to convene the legislature only as it exists in session. A peremptory writ directs a state official to issue the warrant.
Fractured dispatch from Grand Rapids reports Mrs Fitzsimmons posts a $1000 wager Sharkey cannot whip Firesimmons in ten rounds. Martin Julian confirms the bet and says he favors easy money. A meeting of the Demon State city centre committee is set for Feb 7 to arrange spring elections.
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