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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
5
The Kansas House defeated a resolution to submit a constitutional amendment amid heated debate and a call to change the political balance. Speaker Street faced protest over recognition while members sharply criticized patches of legislation as insufficient to address systemic issues.
A petition before the Kansas Senate urges reestablishing a state reform canning factory at Shawnee. Citizens argue the facility would use existing power and land, with a $2,000 machinery cost and $4,000 annual operating needs. The note links the project to economic independence and agricultural education, citing local water and land resources and potential employment.
Governor Leedy signed the legislature’s bill abolishing Judge Vandivert’s district. The law will take effect once published in the official state paper. The move ends a long dispute between Vandivert and rival factions, though tensions with his long-time opponent may persist. The change shifts jurisdiction over Hunt Ness, Lane, Scott, Greeley, and Wichita counties. The bill originated in the Senate with Mr Lupier and was sent to the House, where Representative Fell of Pawnee had proposed amendments.
The morning session saw sharp partisan clashes between Populists and Republicans. In the afternoon the majority passed bills from the Republican calendar after conceding measured debate. One defeated bill would have allowed a Royal township treasurer to move funds between accounts amid disputes over Port County school district No. 29 disorganization.
A bill introduced in the senate defines a trust as a combination of capital skill or act by two or more entities to restrict trade raise or fix prices or limit competition. Violators face fines from ten to one hundred forty dollars, jail terms, and corporations in breach may forfeit charters.
The Kansas House of Representatives adopted a resolution praising Abraham Lincoln on his birthday. The measure notes Lincoln's enduring fame and expresses gratitude to the nation, with the body honoring his memory and legacy as part of its session.
A Senate bill introduced by Senator George Campbell proposes issuing state notes to fund employments for idle laborers to improve roads, streets, and public works. Notes bear interest and mature over two years, exempt from taxation, and are issued in four series to be repaid from levy on city and county property.
The house yesterday ceased several bills sent to the senate involving seal validity for county clerks in Sherman county and Atchison county funds. Acts authorize improper seal use, county superintendent powers, and fees for the Butchinson state industrial reform facility. Additional measures fund state host cultural projects and salaries for a secretary, with a transfer of about 3000 dollars to correct an accounts error at the state penitentiary.
At a Populist caucus the Interest bill was sent to the judiciary committee for amendment. The Senate recessed at 4 pm and the bill was laid over to next Wednesday at 11 am for a special order to reconsider. Populist members pledged to back the bill after judiciary amendment, with section 3 to be struck.
Armourdale residents back separation from Kansas City with committee action aimed at creating a distinct entity. The effort centers on governance and local control as residents seek to cut ties and form a separate jurisdiction.
A terse note indicates that despite presentation, any action will be delayed as ongoing hostilities deter Republican plans.
In the Populist senate caucus discussions on the text book bill led to a plan reducing the school fund commission from fifteen to nine members plus a governor appointee from each district. The superintendent of public instruction would serve as ex officio chairman with casting vote, creating a partisan board. A Monday caucus will continue the bill's discussion.
The house of representatives appoints a special committee to investigate bond purchases in Riseman and Cowley counties. L. Brown of Cowley chairs. Orares of Leavenworth and Johnson of Nemaha serve as members. Wills of Kingman named clerk. Murray of Arkanas Clay is sergeant at arms. Witnesses include ex Governor Morrill and several state officials and others listed for deliberations.
A heated debate over an act to reduce county printing fees sparked sharp exchanges among senators and a display of anger from Speaker Street. The controversy focused on impact to country editors and publishers, with critics arguing the proposed cuts undermine essential work and raise questions about appropriateness of the legislation.
In a heated session, Mr Street challenged a gentleman's concession while Bir Fairchild opposed killing the bill and urged protecting county seat papers. He warned striking the enacting clause would weaken the press and boost opponents. The committee rose for the night, and the bill was killed in last night's session.
Representative Wright introduced a bill to relocate the court to the new judge BF Mitton of Great Bend after Judge Elrick C Cole. The measure would end the present slow transfer of the court and move the seat of justice.
A Doniphan County bill introduced in the senate by Senator Dan Sart by request seeks to fix county officer salaries. Proposed amounts include Treasurer 31.50, County Clerk 51, Register of Deeds 800, Clerk of the District Court 800, County Superintendent 500, Sheriff 1000, and County Attorney 110.0. The bill is said to have been prepared by Prec Chee.
The state, as four commissioners of the whole, yesterday recommended passage of measures from the ways and means committees. They include an act to appropriate funds for postage, expressage, and freight on the tenth biennial report of the state board of agriculture and an appropriation for current expenses of the state agricultural college for the fiscal year ending June 20, 2597. Also noted are an act to dissolve school district No. 10 in Woodoom County and an act to require cities of the second and third class to administer oaths.
The legislature passed a bill permitting graduates of the state university law school to enter the practice of law without additional examinations. Introduced by Mr Hackney in the House and Sen Stocks in the Senate, the bill passed both chambers and now awaits the governor's signature.
Representative Brown of Cowley unveils a measure allowing the character of women to be submitted in evidence under certain criminal laws. The bill is expected to pass.
Legislative notes show Senator Fornes proposing a bill that would provide for a constitutional convention. The measure outlines the framework and intent behind convening a constitutional assembly to address potential amendments.
In a wavering report, senate proceedings discuss executive contracts and a contract for ite Uy 2 time of the teate ere nee mete. A special order is set for Later Shares Represenes ivy Brie and discussions on mortgage law. An old German names Iseores Winters appears in a fragmentary note about a shage 2 stage. A hospital transfer for Gisenea follows a seizure or injury.
A fragment notes Western roads adjust fare terms for round trips marked by a coded reference. It mentions Stes and Mingtapolis in relation to the agency and the renewal of tickets and endorsements. The readable portions indicate a rate scheme and an official discussion about ticket terms.
Fragmentary OCR text references women health and pregnancy topics, medical remedies, and a request for testimonials to a Dr. witness. Lacks coherent facts, names, dates, or places, offering only disjointed lines about treatments and druggists.
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