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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1899
Page
3
Spring fabric notice lists new foulards in lined, silky and moire varieties. Highlights include 36 inch and 38 inch widths, heliotrope ground tones, black moire, duchess satin silks, and bold prints. Prices range from 49c to 70c per yard.
A collage of Topeka and surrounding city items includes court proceedings, civic efforts to grow membership in local organizations, theater and musical updates, and weather notes. Reports mention the MCCA basketball game at Lawrence, local church constructions, and community notices from Newton with personnel shifts at Newton High School and Kewanee.
In Topeka the fight over abolishing the city election commission opens a clash between McKeever and Brooke. McKeever defends the bill while Brooke pushes for fairness and votes against the measure. The vote ends 66 to 42 with several named lawmakers named among the no votes. Brooke maintains no personal feud, saying the dispute was over policy not persons.
A Senate discussion on labeling oleomargarine to distinguish it from butter featured a quarrel over Lupier's measure. Senators Jumper Hanna and others cited state institutions, the Osawatomie asylum visit, and claims that inmates were misled by butter and butterine, with remarks on who judges liquids and brains.
In a senate session the debate centers on a charge against Jumiper over potato shipments from Beloit. Hanna asserts he can do business. Jumiper vows to force any accuser to prove it before the senate bar. An oleomargarine restriction amendment is then filed and promptly opposed by a long list of senators.
The anti bucket shop measure passed the house by 4 to 2 amid no public debate. Speaker Pro Tem Benefiel chaired briefly and later signaled, with opponents Campbell and Elwood voting no. Benefiel’s political ambitions and reform efforts are noted as factors in backing the bill.
The special pharmacists bill passed the house granting forty druggists the right to sell medicines without state board examination. It adds two physician members to the list and relied on personal vouched names. The measure faced 22 votes against and 8 for, needing 63 to pass. Dawes Mining Bill Passes with 74 to 14 supporting limits on penitentiary coal mine output. Some Republicans split, with five voting for and four opposing.
A Joplin letter criticizes Governor Stanley for appointing an oil inspector. It argues for district inspectors in every oil-distributing district, reporting to the governor and county auditor, with strict holding periods and varying fees. The writer condemns current inspection practices as ineffective and costly to consumers.
A legislative committee bill outlines steps to locate a new state asylum. The panel will visit suspected sites for suitability including population, water, rail access, and cost, then decide by ballot before June 20. Members will be paid three dollars daily plus expenses.
The Farrelly case, a mandamus bid to force Auditor Cole to audit special session warrants, was argued before the supreme court. It mirrors a district court decision by Judge Hazen. Senator Hugh Farrelly leads as plaintiff with G C Clement handling the brief. Attorney General Godard defends Cole with D R Hite and Judge Horton assisting. Briefs due by Tuesday, with a likely week-end decision and an anticipated March oral ruling.
Governor Stanley signed two bills yesterday. One legalizes restoring county records destroyed by fire in Sheridan county. The other authorizes the city of Ofice City to levy a tax for municipal support. Canada incident noted with U S deputy customs official informing Canadian authorities of arrests at Leg Cabin. Boundary matters remained unsettled at summit.
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