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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1899
Page
3
A compact note reflects on the stubborn persistence of an invariant pattern despite strict rules. It contrasts rigid order with enduring mystery, hinting at unresolved questions and recurring motifs in a historical context.
In New York two key figures linked to Mrs. Adams death faced coroner scrutiny. Harry Cornish, who supplied the poison, testified about possible motives and handwriting on the poison package. H B Molineux faced questions as to his involvement, with testimony touching on clubs, a yacht trip, and alleged quarrels with Cornish.
Detroit announces George Hargreaves will manage the Michigan Peninsular branch of the car trust. Valued around 8 million dollars, with last year’s net earnings 850 thousand and 1958 profits estimated at 1.4 million. 31.25 million worth of American Car and Foundry shares allotted to Detroit were quickly purchased.
The supreme military court debating the Santiago de Cuba defeat has decided to prosecute Admiral Cervera and Commandant Emilio Diaz de Moren, former captain of the Cristobal Colosa, with special services reserved for parties at the Hotel Oxcore.
Legislative committee reports on Stillwater Minnesota prison twine production found the plant profitable and well managed. It details facility size machinery staffing and output plus profits, costs, and proposed expansion to Kansas with a 300 horsepower power upgrade and adequate warehousing.
An article extols a healthy woman as essential to rearing healthy, intelligent children and promotes Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a sole aid for wifehood and motherhood. It praises nerve-building effects, notes use during maternity, and cites praise from mothers and physicians, urging good medicine dealers and statements from unnamed parties.
A legislative clash unfolds as House committee rejects Brooke’s bill barring officers from validating blank deeds. The measure would make the signer of a blank deed liable for a misdemeanor, provoking debate about land schemes and the plight of vulnerable widows enticed by blank forms.
Judge Babb of Wichita warned that enacting wide ranging signing laws could criminalize most Kansans. He said the measure creates felonies and misdemeanors for many actions. Seaver of Ellsworth supported the concern as the bill neared passage.
A legislative clash erupts as a proposedResolution argues the sergeant at arms should supply all members with standard knives, challenging the secretary of state's distribution. The motion to table failed as populists vote solidly for pocketknives.
In Topeka the senate committee of the whole approved a bill to create a new city court and shift Justice courts jurisdiction to small civil recovery suits under $1. The judge would be paid about 19 million dollars yearly with a clerk and marshal and deputy salaries, effectively abolishing the existing Justice courts and their fee system.
The legislative special committee sent to Stillwater Minnesota to inspect the binding twine plant reports extreme cold during the trip. Captain Seaton, chair, said upon arrival the thermometer registered 35 degrees below zero, underscoring the harsh conditions faced by members away from home.
The narrative notes extreme cold during a trip, with temperatures dropping from 43 degrees to 40 below, transforming what was meant as a junketing visit into a costly and frigid affair. The committee report, presented to the house and published in the State Journal, was adopted and $90 copies ordered printed for members.
The senate suspended rules and approved a 29007.79 dollar bill to reimburse Lawrence citizens who lent funds to the state to rebuild the university boiler house and electrical machine shops destroyed by fire on March 2 1893. Names listed include Alexander Monroe Paul KR Lewis F H Snow Piercot Milling Co Gurion Grovenor C F Grovenor D McIntyre Wm Bro mell Moor Steore Hugh Takeen Cockins A Storm B W Woodward I Bullene Geo Fuller A D Weaver W Re Stubba N M Hoberts Geo Innes E Learnard Barfetd A L a wi K Folks and O L Siler James C Horton and Frank A Faxon Kansas City Mo.
A Santa Fe check for 1500 given to Charis J. Devlin and cashed at D B Probasco’s saloon in Kansas City was returned to the railroad for verification. Police and railroad detectives seek the stranger who attempted to cash the 1500 check, insisting the amount was 15 but finding no trace.
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