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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1897
Page
7
The Topeka State Journal advertises free publication on Saturdays, Mondays and Tuesdays for job notices and classifieds. Readers are urged to submit by Wednesday morning for inclusion. pricing is stated as 5 cents for a single ad and 50 cents for four, with yearly circulation claimed.
Sworn statement of investment presents 19 advertisers on application. The fastest és most powerful printing machinery in Kansas prints two to three complete five page papers per second. Topeka, Kan.
The house schedules the assessment and taxation bill for Monday night followed by the anti trust measure. The legislative apportionment bill becomes a special order for Tuesday night. A kindergarten bill faces no action. Rothweiler and Armour tailed attempts fail amid opposition as Wyandotte and Kansas City efforts stall.
The house spent two noon and a half debating a taxation bill from the assessment and taxation committee. It requires property inventories and extends to dogs, poultry, cattle, horses of all ages, with pigs under four months affected. A key clause to strike out was not voted on and may die if not revisited.
Washington Pa report says the Senate Appropriations Committee completed naval appropriation changes. The price for armor plate is set at 400 per ton as the maximum, with a provision to build a government plant to produce armor if procurement at the price is not possible. The panel also authorizes three additional torpedo boats.
The Kansas City city council passed an ordinance prohibiting sale of cigarettes to minors and restricting tobacco and cigarette papers with heavy penalties for violations. The measure awaits mayoral approval from Mayor Jones.
Chicago dispatch reports Charles B. Hyde of the retail dealers board of trade says President-elect McKinley has warmly approved the plan to tax clothing bought in Europe. The proposal aims to end free shipping for Burgyean tourists and apply tariffs to all goods they bring back, excluding items already taken abroad. Hyde notes McKinley would gladly sign any Congress act to enact such a duty.
Plymouth N H February 7 The article notes lumber mills in Pemexewnset valley running at full capacity as a tariff act looms in Congress with expected price increases. It also advertises excursion trains to Washington with Baltimore and Ohio routes offering round trips from all points, plus travel via Akron Pittsburg or Henwire Graffoy. Also mentions One Minute Cough Cure and De Witt's Little Early Risers as local remedies.
The opposition to the Kline dispensary bill claims a prearranged maneuver. Before a senate report, Van Patten agreed to a substitute bill postponing action and Place of compromise with Plummer to submit a people’s dispensary proposal. The bill was tabled, sparking charges of a preconcerted plan to bar future consideration.
A Havana dispatch reports General Palmerola, secretary of state for the sizard, publicly attacked General Lee in the palace after Lee refused to pass a dispatch. A Reuters-like scene unfolded as a correspondent labeled Lee a rebel and imposter amid heightened tensions.
Feb 17. Chairman Hanna and party arrive at Arlington hotel in Washington and meet with Republican senators. An effort to secure a Republican senator election in Oregon is discussed with Senator Moor. Uncertainty over Oregon legislature's session and possible governor appointment by the Senate loom.
Washington reports Major John Li Hillenger a Missouri editor may become the American minister to Switzerland. If true, President-elect McKinley planned to appoint Major Biltinger, a St Joseph Herald editor, to the post. The role is prestigious but not highly paid, with Major Bittinger expected to replace John TL Peake, who is due to depart soon.
The circuit court ruled in favor of the governor-mayor in the suit by TD W H Moreland to oust Mayor Pingree. Moreland, a Board of Public Works member, argued Pingree vacated the mayoral post when he became governor. The court said Moreland as a private citizen lacked proper standing and the suit should have used the attorney general. The case proceeds to the supreme court.
In the Hungarian Diet lower house debate on Crete, the premier warns Austria may avoid war over Crete while powers push to restore order and security in the islands. He says the powers remain united toward coercing Greece if needed to reach their aims.
The Barnum Democratic Club in Hantingtes West Virginia debated a resolution to hang Grover Cleveland in effigy on March 4 at 2 PM to thwart his presidency. The measure was tabled by a slim majority after a brief discussion led by Buck Harding. A local note ends with an ad for One Minute Cough Cure by G W Stansfeld.
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