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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1895
Page
1
The Kansas House defeated a senate joint resolution calling a constitutional convention, amid heated debate on prohibition and woman suffrage. Lawmakers criticized the process and argued about costs, with many petitions from publishers urging better space for the State Historical Society.
Burglars entered Mrs Belle McArthurs residence at 1121 Harrison Street through an unlocked front door. They took a gold watch belonging to Miss Katie McArthur and $45 belonging to Miss Florence McCoy while leaving other rooms untouched. Police investigated after the 3 am noise and a wide open door.
Dispatch reports Professor A Geza Dome once violin instructor at the State university has joined a Springfield Kentucky monastery. It claims his sweetheart Miss Emma Kelly was killed by lightning years ago and Dome never recovered. Later notes say Miss Kelly teaches at the state deaf and dumb institution in Olathe.
In Manhattan a cooking school for the state agriculture department is funded with a $10,000 appropriation after a senate debate. Agriculturalists wanted $20,000. remarks touch on daughters cooking and lawyers’ sons. Also, John Bishop of Aronsox died from blood poisoning after a rattlesnake bite in 1892.
A sharp critique claims the House refuses to act on the pass scandal. It alleges committees kill bills and members hold card board bribes, painting a picture of widespread inaction and ethical decay in the legislative chamber.
A Kansas opinion argues widespread legislative calls for anti pass measures to remove railroad passes from judicial and state officers. It notes three anti pass bills stalled in committees, names sponsors Gardenhine Simons Cox, and lists committee members who killed each bill. A Gloucester storm report follows with fatalities and ship damage.
Police court docket shows a busy morning with many cases continued due to a district court case. Charles Thompson and Kinis Jewell found together. Thompson linked to an illicit scene and later released after posting bail. Jerry Britt fined for stealing coal. Pete Callahan to be tried for selling liquor. Frank Klingman’s gambling case postponed. Elder Scott’s church row case continued.
The report recounts a comical diplomatic slip involving United States minister Moonlight to Bolivia. An Bolivian army officer escorted him, Moonlight requested a promotion for the escort, and the Bolivian government granted it. The U.S. secretary of state noted the act violated U.S. law, Moonlight apologized, and asked the note be nullified.
Federal Judge Walker in Indianapolis holds that directors who sign false reports of a bank's condition are personally liable for losses to depositors. In the case against Thea P Haughey and others of Indianapolis National Bank, the court seeks $55,000 from directors for alleged misstatements leading to failure.
In Washington February 14 the plan to pass a resolution authorizing issuing 3 percent gold bonds faced limited floor pressure. The House adopted the special order after a slow quorum, with 162 to 28 votes, and set four hours of debate for the measure before a final vote.
Thieves entered the Gen W Basil residence and the George W Reed home at 1133 Harrison Street last night, taking $40 from a son’s trousers. Doors and a window were left open this morning, with similar suspected activity near the nearby McArthur home. Police have not yet been notified.
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