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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1899
Page
7
Agoniglio faced a hectic day as newspaper men and others crowded around in Montreal Quebec February 7. He answered questions from press and Wire services while discussing the Canadian constitutional issue and the senate action.
A scrambled OCR page recounts varied Topeka area activities. Mentions skating, a drowning, fortune tellers, Kodak carriers, a Friday train to Chicago, and rumors of a topeka barber convention. Also notes charity, clothing distribution, a county hospital case, and a local concert for YWCA benefit.
Governor Jacie M. Shaw of Fown addresses concern over colonial authority and rights, arguing nations must grant self government and oppose expanding imperial control. He cites the Declaration of Independence and asserts universal rights, urging a peaceful path for the Philippines.
In open session after treaty ratification the Senate debated and promised to pass the Menery resolution. The measure would grant U S citizenship to inhabitants of certain islands and outline the intent to govern them appropriately as part of the United States, with time allotted for further positioning of authorities. The article notes the brisk pace of the laundry’s advertisement at Liz West Seventh, with telephone contact.
In a Kansas House committee debate the Dawes bill to restrict convict mined coal to state needs and bar sales by contract was supported by Republicans and Populists from the coal district. Opponents argued it could harm miners and boost a coal trust. an amendment to employ free labor for market coal was defeated. The measure was recommended for passage.
Senator Lupfer introduces a bill to require clear labeling of butter substitutes at point of sale. The measure defines Pure dairy butter Pure creamery butter Worked-over butter Butterine and other substitutes, forbidding deceptive terms and demanding plain English labels on all packs. The bill, set as a special order for Thursday, would apply to manufacturers and retailers.
A fragmented verse from a legislature member critiques a packing house lobby. It lampoons greenbacks beer and oleo subsidies while noting petitions from farmers demanding butter. The piece suggests the lobby manipulates prices to benefit itself, with defeat of proposals despite widespread anger.
Debate over a Shawnee county bill to abolish the commissioner of elections has dragged days. McKeever introduced the measure and pushes it while Brooke opposes. The bill tangled between judiciary and elections committees before being recommended for passage by the elections committee.
The calendar was printed the next day as disputes erupt over bill passage. Hrowke accuses McKeever of truth issues while Brooke and others clash in the house lobby. A committee report is tabled, with plans to pause the bill. Senator Helmick pushes Will 2 to curb toll roads and eyed universal judicial roles. Hewins citizens seek a fixed grinding toll rate.
Potwin seeks state intervention to settle a boundary dispute with Topeka over West Street. If the boundary lies on the street center as claimed by Topeka, Potwin residents face sidewalk and paving burdens under Topeka ordinances. The proposed bill would fix the line at the street’s middle.
The Kansas Senate and House urge all federal departments to aid the speedy linking of Port Arthur with the Gulf of Mexico waters. Resolution drafted by W. Co. Edwards and George Macfite, backed by Pittsburg Gulf excursion managers, calls for heavy advertising and concerted action.
Senator Sheldon proposes doubling court reporters salaries to 1500 annually after prior legislature cut fees. He argues current pay undervalues essential work and boosts copying fees to 10 cents per page plus a 2 dollar surcharge in all cases except criminal where defendant bears costs.
The Kansas Legislature recommends removing political disabilities for all persons who aided or bore arms against the U S government. The bill, passed by both houses, seeks to restore voting and office rights as if disabilities never existed. Lieutenant Governor Hienter notes a protest against resubmission resolutions from a church group. Washburn College asks to turn part of the state library into a traveling library, a proposal likely rejected by lawmakers.
The plan to remodel the Santa Fe depot at Topeka has been discussed by Santa Fe officials with no decision yet. Changes include a first floor dining room and altered waiting area, while the second floor will host division offices moved from the freight house. The project aims to modernize operations this summer if approved.
Senator Spooner voices strong opposition to promises to Filipinos amid debate on the peace treaty. He alleges a premeditated attack was instigated from Washington and notes Agonelito fled to Canada days before the assault, implying the act was known in advance. He defends justice but resists commitments to Filipino forces.
State Auditor Cole proposes changing coal oil inspection law. Currently inspectors pay expenses and remit balances to the treasurer. the bill would require remittance of all collected funds to the state, with monthly statements from each oil company or agent listing quantities handled and inspected.
W. W. GILLESPIN Precea Painter offers services and estimates while Beggs Diarrhoea Balsam is promoted as a gentle effective cure for diarrhoea dysentery colic cholera flux and summer complaints. The ad urges readers to get Beggs due to its national reputation and availability from druggists.
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