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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1895
Page
5
A fragment notes that Col Wesle’s resubmission figure falls from 40 090 to 29 090, indicating a substantial reduction in the stated amount. No further context or entities are readable in the text.
The Kansas legislature debates resubmission of the prohibition amendment with a tally showing 29,888 for and opposition countered by 34, etc. The push to abolish the state militia gains steam with plans to cut a 49,008 appropriation, led by Secretary Semple and echoed by Senator Helm and Gov. Lewelling-era figures, while bills to curb bucket shops and advisory insurance notes advance in the Senate.
The piece notes Paul Kauvar appearing at the Grand Friday night with a featured stage production and a praised first act, followed by Lewis Morrison's Faust at the Grand next Wednesday. It highlights Topeka audiences awaiting Alabama next Monday and includes scenic details like Colonel Preston’s ruined gateway and a vine-covered cannon.
The article notes senate approval on a bill trimming district judges’ salaries from 2500 to 2000 dollars and mentions governor Mor rill’s interest. It also covers police court actions with Judge Perry earning twenty dollars in minutes and fines for intoxicated men John Bailey and John Johnson of five dollars each and Frank Whittenberg ten dollars for vagrancy.
C. W. Strader forms a repertoire company from Currie Turner and Jarbeau troupes and plans a six week Kansas tour after March 1. The show will feature previously unperformed pieces with popular prices. First week in March in Atchison, then St Joseph, Topeka, and a dog trial before St Joseph and Topeka dates. Strader has guarantees from three venues and previously worked for J. M. Knight of Topeka.
Representative Baker of Kansas reports to the House from the invalid pension committee a bill to extend the act of June 27, 1590 to the 38th Indian regiments of Kansas cavalry volunteers. These units aided in suppressing Indian hostilities in the frontier era.
The Flambeau Republican club announces endorsement of selected tickets, urging voters to keep hands off party nominees and back the endorsed slate in upcoming elections. The action signals organized backing by a local political faction seeking cohesion and turnout.
The Republican Flambeau club at its meeting last night refused to endorse any candidates before the March primaries. Attendance was under sixty with Albert Earnest and J A Strauss present. A revised resolution stated the club would not back any city candidates before primaries, and would support the Republican nominee after. Discussion followed on past conduct, mugwump accusations, and the path forward. The session adjourned with plans to reconvene in two weeks.
Thieves entered the residence of State Geologist Professor O St John while the family was away. Neighbors reported a window, Officer Brussman investigated and found ransacking from cellar to garret. Two seal skin cloaks appeared on the third floor. loss undetermined as family was out of town.
San Francisco notes report a surge in whiskey smuggling to Alaska, prompting a government response. The revenue cutter Corwin sails north to patrol the Sitka coast and intercept illicit traders, with plans to search whalers and sealers returning from the frozen zone. Also included are local items on kindergarten talks and a salve advertisement with a 25 cent price.
To the editor of the Sta%6 Journal Hearn recounts a February 26 1905 Topeka interview with Governor Morrill. He denies ill feeling toward Shawnee County and explains Morrill’s remarks about publishing acts and emoluments to show Shawnee’s fair share, stressing unity within the party and verification before any publication.
On February 28 in New York Luefil Luczko witz, who shot Adolph Balensiefer on January 8, testifies that he prefers the electric chair to life imprisonment. He argues the chair ends life quickly while prison is worse. He says he feels unwell but remains rational and only shows concern for Balensiefer’s family.
Official Havana dispatches report about 120 rebels in Santiago de Cuba province and a Barbón town in Barre favoring the rebels, later saying the insurrection at Baire was quelled. Spanish forces defeated the Matanzas rebel band and confirmed that Manuel Garcia was killed.
Washington report notes four proposed amendments to allow rights of way on public domains for towns to access electric power. The plan permits up to twenty five feet of right of way and up to forty acres of ground for generation and distribution, aiding valley communities with low cost utilities. Also mentions shipping anxiety over the Belgian tank Cauces capt Alix after Seville voyage. A promotional handkerchief handed out with Gypsy Queen powder included.
Dr. Carlos Martyn denounces municipal corruption in Chicago during a lecture at Civic Federation rooms calling common councils dens of thieves and urging clean candidates and party reform to curb jobbing at city halls. Stuart Robson in Lightfoot's Wife premieres at Grand Opera House with praised Robeson performance and satire of stage adventuress. Boston engagement slated for April.
In Mansfield De Moss colored man 28, arrested for liquor, was dismissed as no evidence matched the Hardesty case and the court blamed the prosecution for lacking solid evidence. Rucker, another colored man said to have assaulted Spratley on East Sixth Street, was also dismissed for not pursuing charges.
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