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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1897
Page
8
The Kansas Senate advanced Parreley s measure defining trusts amid heavy debate over mechanisms to curb price fixing and market restraints. Opposition cited fears the bill could engulf labor unions, while backers argued it targets monopolistic conduct and would empower action by the attorney general.
Law text detailing that all assignments of mortgage on real estate must be acknowledged and recorded in the county of property, with timing, name and address details of assignees, and conditions on recording prior to maturity or interest payments, plus rules on evidence of indebtedness and recourse for unrecorded transfers.
J R Burton spoke before the Kansas House urging trust in general honesty among lawmakers. He praised the integrity of colleagues, defended legislators' diligence over private gain, and urged Kansas to maintain a strong role in national affairs while stressing unity and duty.
Representative Truebimid's DIN for taxing mineral reserves on leases or owned mineral rights was advanced in the senate committee of the whole after noon. Opposed by Senators Farresey and Young from oil and gas counties, amendments for extracting gas and oil were proposed but rejected to avoid sending the measure back to the house as the session neared completion.
A House decision approves the blacklist bill titled besides a pins it provides for th rib ble damages. The measure passes and moves to the senate today as representative action concludes.
The text reports that violations incur a misdemeanor conviction with a 360 penalty per offense. A guilty party must pay damages to the injured party equal to the injury amount plus attorney’s fees. It notes employer penalties of punitive damages of 35050, but the example was defeated.
The measure outlines county official bases, from county clerk to superintendent, with salaries tied to population and days worked. Residents, including Barker and Briss, debated changes as committee members proposed adjustments before third reading.
The House yesterday substituted Senator Harris's contempt proceeding bill with a copy of the federal law. Mr Fell of Pawnee introduced a substitute based on a U.S. Senate passed bill. The measure divides contempt of court into direct and indirect classes, with direct covering offenses during court terms.
The text outlines punishment without written charges, guilty judgments with a spe rile charge record, and accompanying circumstances. It describes writs of attachment for indirect contempts, court summons, written charges, fixed hearing times, and failure or success of answers. Appeals to the supreme court are provided.
A legislature proposal would trim clerks’ salaries in the six divisions of the court of appeal from 150 to 1200 dollars per year while retaining up to 1600 dollars in fees. The amendments also set court terms: Eastern divisions in March June and December. Central divisions in January May and July. Western divisions in February September and December.
New York reports William Waldorf Astor is seeking British peerage as Queen Victoria nears a record reign anniversary. The piece notes expected widespread peerage creations and honors for journalists, editors, and industry leaders in a year marked by technological and commercial progress.
iE RETURNS. YOUNG G iE RETURNS. YOUNG G Son of the New Secretary of the Treasury Home From Alaska Tacoma, Wash. Feb 24—Bil AL Onge, son of Lyman J. Gage, the Chicago banker, has visited the new pincer mining camp in Alaska, which furnishes work to miners at 1 a day, and which has its name that runs as high as 32 to the pah and out of which the fortunate possessor can clear up 3500 a day. The new camp is on Kiondyke river, Claimed as British territory. Six hundred claims have already been filed, upon which the Canadian Government has collected 9,000 as revenue. A town site has also been laid off and town lots for choice locations have brought 2,000. The district has been tramped over for years by seekers for it Alaska, but not until the present season was pay dirt discovered. This is accounted for by the fact that pay dirt are at a depth of about 15 Me. Gage, who has just returned from the camp, regrets that it is located off British soil. He left Klondyke on December 15, and encountered great hardship owing to a shortage of privise june and to the severity of the weather, with the thermometer registering 30 degrees below zero.
Bishop Turner of the African Methodist church petitions the state railroad commission for segregated eating-house accommodations for colored travelers. He cites a Macon incident at 4 a.m. when he was refused coffee or food, leaving him hungry until reaching Atlanta. He urges separate stands if current managers cannot provide equal service.
Chicago February 2 The first public view of a quilt to be presented to Mrs McKinney by the Ladies Society of St Johns Reform Episcopal Church is described as the most elaborate ever. Despite rough count the number of prices reaches about 10 001 with an American flag centered between McKinley and Jo bart images and autographs filling every inch. Notables such as Bishop Cheney and Mr and Mrs Armour and Lyman J ace are listed among those pictured.
An anti secret society gathering is planned in Seminary hall Willmar Minnesota attended by prominent figures from across the state. Lutheran ministers and laymen are expected to attend as local residents denounce secret societies and their practices.
When you want Leavenworth coal Frontenac or Weir City coal or first class Osage Lane ae ec eeine or Scranton see Wessen Coal Co Telephone 68 sie Bnet Fourth St Chaplain SteCabe Mar 1 Hamilton Hall.
A colorful Topeka column notes James A. Troutman traveling to Chicago on business. It reports births in Shorey and details local political and civic happenings, including councilman Drew’s re election, charity events, county budget shifts, court actions, and area society notes.
Mrs Cleveland and her three children arrive at Princeton Pennsylvania depot. They are met by Prof Amiron J Weet and driven to President Cleveland's new home. She plans to settle and then return to Washington for inaugural ceremonies.
A Saturday night arson attack on a row of buildings near a speak easy left four Bersot burned to death and several others injured. Rumors say one or two women were borne and two men died. panic forced slow evacuations as fire spread. Also mentions a Frederickstown man cured of chronic diarrhea after trying Chamberlain’s remedy. Additional notes claim hair loss and graying without relief, followed by Hall’s Hair Rejuvenator advert.
A laundry advertises a new mangle west of Chicago claiming the machine finishes four sheets or table cloths per minute, ironing both sides without wear. Prospects are invited to view the appliance in operation and inspect other laundry work.
Feb 4 report notes a dramatic rise in crimes by women, including murder attempts, arson, burglary, shoplifting, and scolding. It cites twenty cases since Jan 6 with murders, assaults, and deadly actions, and highlights a 42 year old and many under 30 as offenders. A slash of violence follows a holiday shoplifting increase.
The Great Violin Virtuosi series continues with Mme Camilla Urso return from Europe. critics praise her Otello Fantasy performance and tonal purity. She will perform at the Grand Opera House on Saturday March 6 under the High School Library association, with season-ticket holders exchanging for single seats.
Carson City Nev Feb 4 The presence of Corbett and Fitzsimmons in town stirred strong excitement which is fading as calm returns. Fitzsimmons avoids medicine preferring hot whisky and trains with strenuous routines. Corbett trains smoothly though friction with his handlers over labor persists. Julian arrives with a Chinese cook and provisions as discussions about women ringside spark debate.
H F McKinley of San Francisco, an uncle of President McKinley, visits Muncie to seek appointment as San Francisco postmaster. He has long served in the post office. The Ladies Free Silver club plans a chicken pie dinner tomorrow at 14.
William Jennings Bryan will lecture in New York with no pay. only expenses will be reimbursed. The Times-Silias association announced 200 complimentary tickets for the first lecture, with other seats priced from 1 to 15 dollars for various box and balcony levels. The group argues the event supports free coinage of gold, while political figures deny direct ties to Tammany Hall.
Shawnee county receives 7227.60 from the state school fund for the first half of 1596. The city gets 4814.00 and the rural area 2412. The rate is 37 cents per pupil. County Superintendent Stout notes the apportionment is down 1520 from last year and the smallest in years. Fines in the county total only 1 cent per pupil, all funds go to the school fund.
Bishop Warren praises Chaplin McCabe's lecture The Bright Side of Life in Libby Prison as exceptionally striking Hamilton Hall hosts Monday night. New art exhibit at old Bethany features cost 25 cents admission. California Limited trains offer 54 hour travel from Topeka with vestibuled Pullman sleepers and dining cars. Presidential Inauguration sale for round trip rail fare 29.25 with dates March 1 2 good to return March 10.
In Washington D C on March 4 1897 the Rock Island announces an inaugural round trip rail event. Tickets will be sold at a farm for the round trip with details at Rock Island passenger depot and Kansas Avenue near Seeh en mine 384 Ory Pima Ast.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore nervous system vigor and improve digestion. It is described as a vegetarian blood purifier and nerve tonic that tones nerve centers in the stomach, stimulates the liver and kidneys, and supports impurity elimination. Sold at J. K. Jones' Drug Store for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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