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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1899
Page
5
Miliz Adams Co announces a Monday morning sale featuring Black Crepons Unique Crinkles and new textures. Also on offer are 50 dozen Ladies linen handkerchiefs at 3 for 50c and 25 dozen linen hemstitched handkerchiefs 3 for 50c, plus 50 umbrellas with Paragon frames at 1.75 each.
Local notice offers free button mending and sewing service by American Steam Laundry. Contact 112 West Seventh, telephone 344 for pickup and drop-off. Service advertised as available at 9 am locally.
Social and personal notes describe Governor and Mrs Stanely hosting a Friday evening reception at the state house for members of the legislature and state officers and their families. Attendees included Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Richter and many others. rooms were decorated with palms flowers and plants. a mandolin club played and coffee and waters were served. The event aimed to foster acquaintance among attendees and was well attended and enjoyable.
Miss Ruth Kraph a young Topeka artist displays a crayon picture titled Fannhauser and Venus in Kansas Avenue Willow window drawing broad attention and hailed as her best work. The piece prompts public attendance while Kraph has studied art five years and already earned portrait commissions.
Havana dispatch reports Cuban patriotism evident as insurgent troops march through the streets led by Gen Gomes. American generals witness a 2,500-strong review, with Gomes and leaders meeting at Vedado. The event fosters mutual good will, disbands insurgent units, and honors Gomes as the revolution’s hero amid mixed Cuban and American sentiments.
Madison Square Garden drew crowds on the second day as Gould’s Russian Wolf Hound Olga TV, winner of six first prizes, placed second behind Go-Bang the Invincible wire-haired fox terrier. The show highlighted collies, bull terriers, and English retrievers with Mackay's entries taking top spots in the open class while pointers faltered.
Berlin February dispatch praises Captain Schmidt Uker and crew of the Bulgaria for enduring a 24 day ocean battle, with the Kaiser awarding the Commander of the Hoherzollern family order. The message names the crew as deserving of distinction and notes the ship’s perilous ordeal.
The Aession Elks Chorus announces auditions for the Buenéo and Juliet production. Snare enthusiasts are urged to be present for tryouts and orchestral seating details.
Princeton February 26. Grover Cleveland to run for a third term as president. He plans to announce at Delmonico's dinner of the New York Democratic club next Thursday night. The new policy centers on anti imperialism and anti expansion with currency questions set aside. He would lead the party with a united front to defeat Republicans in 1900.
Photographs purporting to show every stage of the assault were admitted as evidence in the Campbell Allgaier murder trial in St Louis. The prosecution introduced images taken by a police photographer Baker, illustrating the deed, locations, and key figures, despite defense objections from Attorney Anthony.
Washington announces President Day fixed for life and a slate of nominations. William H. Dewey of Ohio named United States circuit judge for the Sixth Circuit. Jeremiah H. McCarthy appointed surveyor of rosters. Boston and Charlestown figures listed among promotions in the army.
After adjournment Speaker Osborn convened Sergeant-at-Arms Thompson and his assistants to discuss rumors about Thompson. Osborn acknowledged hard service and presented Thompson with a sash in token of respect as Thompson thanked his aides. Also: Port Said report notes Solace, US supply ship, carrying officers and cargo to the Philippines. AKa Kansan urged buying Kansas made goods to support local factories and economy.
In the morning House session Captain Seaton moved to advance on the calendar a bill prohibiting city council members from acting as attorneys. The measure targeted WF Guthrie, Atchison council member and attorney for Atchison Bridge Company. Introduced by Cox, pushed by Seaton, the bill drew no debate but failed to pass as Seaton and Cox voted for it while many others opposed.
The house again failed to adopt a bill to label convict labor products. A roll call vote ended 7 to 1 in favor of the motion being defeated. Republicans Kelfer McKeever Keatt Seaton Shelley Spurlock Stevenson and Populist Jumins Prat Hes opposed the measure while Seaton and Ketter explained support for distinguishing convict from free labor.
The senate forenoon considered Rep Harris' bill with allowances for the state normal school at Mirport. The house approved 35000 for a summer school, but that item was removed. Senator Jumper opposed salaries of 36000 in a temporary sum and urged recommitment, while Bemlor Porney defended lump payments to cover salaries. The bill passed with 25000 annually for salaries for subsequent years, Jumper voting yes and several others against.
The house approved a measure extending the terms of appellate court judges until the second Monday of April, enabling continuation of the courts if a constitutional amendment to increase the supreme court bench fails. Other actions included bills on removing buildings for delinquent taxes, mortgage releases, the reapportionment of Marshall county districts, patent legalization for state lands, and 45 local bills railroaded through with Topeka and Wichita city court bills.
The Topeka city court bill was read during dinner hour and railroading was alleged. McKeever's proposal for Topeka five court jurisdiction faced amendment needs and was kept on calendar, then stricken as the city court bill would relieve Justices courts and cover the ground. The bill calls for a judge at 1800 dollars, two clerks at 720 each, a marshal at 720, and a deputy marshall at 08, with offices elected or appointed as specified.
The senate convened with forty members present and discussed 450 proposed laws. A leading idea is localist in nature with debate on various measures. Senator Tom Anderson presented a message praising the session and urging appreciation for progress.
A distressed family recounts failed remedies for a baby’s skin eruption. The ad touts Cuticuma Soap as the safe swift cure, claiming relief from itching burning and rash while promising comfort for child and parent alike with assurances of safety and worldwide sale.
A Senate committee appointed by President Richter under a senate resolution to strike down useless measures. The panel, consisting of Seefe Farrelly and Hanna, Pow and ter (ltep.), will review dozens of bills, with many deemed only VAT. The committee intends to dispose of the measures promptly.
The senate heard three petitions today. Senator Ward presented a petition signed by 500 of his constituents seeking the appointment of a woman to the State Board of Public Utilities, and for the display of women physicians of the city. Senator Matthews presented a petition against the passage of the medical practice act.
Washington February 20. Senate bills passed amend acts regarding free duty on articles exported for exhibitions, limiting to foreign born animals for circus use. a farmers wheat export provision was discussed, with smaller free duty limits. Other items include construction on a bridge over the Monongahela at Morgantown West Virginia, and probes into intermarriage cases involving Cherokee lands.
A limited dispatch reports the supply steamer The Supply ran aground near the Ast side of the ship channel at Sandy Hook. The vessel appeared to be steady and officials continued to assess the situation as it moved toward beacon lights.
A bill approved by the House provides for operating care by combining air and water power for the St Louis Traction Company. It authorizes corporate action and outlines measures to parallel existing line operations while enabling improvements to service.
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