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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1899
Page
7
A crowded lobby amid protests over involvement of foreigners through Senator Crossan. Kansans accuse lawmakers of stalling hearings and blocking legislation while seeking new laws, sparking clashes between protesters and officials.
In a tense session the Senate weighs Crossan's bill allowing Missouri and Kansas corporation dealings under state bank supervision. Proponents tout bonds and guarantees while opponents flag risks to Missouri firms and state financial control, amid chants of party interests and lobbying from Mutual associations.
Benatar Fulton offers an amendment to raise a general road forces but provides that state roads not opened in ten years will be vacated. The proposal aims to streamline maintenance and clear rights of way while preserving critical routes.
A state road section dispute over a Hessville bridge bill creates conflict within the local committee in the house. The bill faces multiple amendments and opposition, with residents near Silver Lake favoring a bridge closer to the lake and Shawnee county supporters arguing for benefits to area counties. County Commissioner Williams is accused of threats tied to bridge funding, while the bill's intro by Mr. Stephenson stems from reluctance by Mr. Brooke to engage in the dispute.
The senate approved bills including placing private asylums under state supervision with contracts for care of indigent people at up to 16 dollars per month. Also amendments adjust taxation of judgments and specify a site for foreign and dementia provisions, with related managerial details. A measure by Swcseholder transfers funds from the Lola township sinking fund to repay railroad bonds.
Lawmakers consider juror pay in justice courts set at 60 cents per day, arguing it reflects long-standing practice. Local officials and jurors defend the scope of work, noting early starts and lengthy days with little compensation. The bill faces resistance as no lobbyists advocate raises, leaving the fee unchanged.
Fragmented text outlines Senator Ryan's bill prohibiting employers from discharging workers based on accusations or reports of defectiveness by spotters or universal agents. It notes a written copy of the accusation including names and addresses and allows affected employees to sue for damages and legal costs. The language is garbled but centers on worker protection against unjust discharge.
The Senate passes Senator Lab's bill allowing aub oriinate lodges of any order to own buildings and buy or sell real estate. It legalizes past transactions and authorizes continued ownership, noting many organizations own or rent properties without proper legal warrants.
The senate passed a bill fixing court reporters salaries at 1200 and eight cents per folio for transcripts. A $2 per day fee assessed by the district clerk funds state treasury quarterly. A separate item notes a cyclist’s dramatic finish and a race ending due to natural causes.
Fragmented report outlines plans for a Siberian railway terminus in Manchuria and potential harbor development, plus speculative freight and fare implications. It mentions international reactions, American influence, and concerns over Russo-British interests and future China access.
Readable chunks describe The Masimio Temple Moot Gurdon at Night and a Sousa concert at the Grand Opera House. Mentioned are performances by John Philip Sousa and his band, with details of the Friday night program and future Crawford theater features. Also notes about Gilmore & Leonants store, Howan’s Alley, and local acclaim of Sousa’s music and performers.
Guthrie reports the Oklahoma Legislature has reached forty days in session with two bills passed. Debate centers on territorial administration hindering law enactment and proposals to fund territorial institutions. Officials anticipate further investigations and debates as the session continues with limited time remaining.
Kansas YMCA secretaries met last week with John Coldwell chairing the R R M B c A department and Geo Puller of Wichita as conference secretary. The session closed with a informal reception hosted by the railroad department. Miss Margaret Garvey performed on the terephone and a display of educational class work was shown. Supper was served in the banquet room as D Mebill outlined the Sent a Fe est er Fire ey conference work upon the Union Pacific line. It was announced Hicks from New York would visit Russia to organize a rail system.
A Chicago man named Jorgenson, described as insane, is arrested for hair clipping crimes against women. His mother posted bond and testified he lacks motive beyond compulsion. He admits a mania fueled by fear and remorse but claims violent urges whenever hair drew his attention.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson urges southern farmers to diversify beyond cotton, using cotton seed by products for feed, and to educate laboring and educated classes to improve dairy beef and poultry outputs. He compares southern heat and moisture advantages with northern markets and stresses the role of education in elevating the colored labor force and agricultural progress.
Do not be alarmed, but seek the cause of heart troubles. Digestive issues, not organ failure, often drive heart stress as nerves link the stomach and heart. Improve digestion with Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets, sold by druggists for 60 cents. full-sized package offered. Marshall, A. Stuart Co.
Kansas colleges students will pay one fare for a round trip to Ottawa for the state oratorical contest next Friday evening. Special trains may run Tepeke to Ottawa, with coaches attached if numbers warrant, leaving at 2 o clock to connect with the Chiawa train at Lay moe. Lawrence and Topeka students are to be returned after the contest that night. This marks the first time in years the state contest is outside Topeka.
Newton reports Fireman Richard Jett learns his wife died at Alton ML while he was away. He left for the point Sunday, returned promising news, then she died soon after. The piece notes her illness, his concern, and the sad blow to him amid a busy local dispatch of rail-related personnel changes.
Mrs Beott Miller and children live near South Jefferson avenue. Under the house a girl named Jemma found a cedar box containing a well preserved woman's forearm and hand. Dr Reid examined the find and said it appeared to have been hidden long ago with no signs of decomposition. The origin and purpose remain a mystery.
Henry Allen a secretary to Governor Stanley staged a late 19th century April fool hoax. He wrote a story predicting an air ship would pass Salina noon next day Chicago to the Pacific coast. A crowded depot gathered but the ship never existed and the ruse unraveled as rain fell in the afternoon.
Police report a burglary at the late Mil ee Ransacked residence in Lima. Burglars damaged rooms and furnishings, with entry noted at the Brice property. Investigation to identify suspects and recover items is ongoing.
Various classified items including political candidate announcements for Republican primaries, job ads seeking work in journalism and engraving, a bicycle of office candidates, and storage company relocation. Includes notices from Ww Ff Schoen Robbing and A. H. S. 2907 Bust 6th St, W. F. Quakenbush, and C. D. Skinner Prop.
Miscellaneous notices from Topeka Kansas include a probate petition in Shawnees County for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at 8 Kenes Avenue in Toyeks Third Ward. Hearing set for Saturday at 9 am on the til day of March 1899. Also ads for furniture sales horses bonds a typewriter and realty offerings appear in the same column.
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