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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1899
Page
7
A garbled ad fragment touts a scalp friendly hair treatment claiming root action and vitality. It mentions a product named Stig Sages with nourishment secrets and hints at a Dr. Fees component, urging readers to share with friends.
Fragmentary notice mentions seats on sale Wednesday and merchandise such as shirts and colors. Includes garbled names and locations, unclear event details, and references to a Texan context with a stage performance.
The Populist executive council leaves the state, and the incoming administration faces legal steps to compel the paving contractor to complete work or forfeit pay. Bonds cover potential claims, but cold weather and rework delayed progress. About 11 000 dollars was appropriated for walls, with funds shifting to cover contract deficiencies for the state electrics plant. Legislature supports funding the remedy, while pavement durability remains questionable.
A Louisville Courier-Journal New Year editorial proposes George Dewey of Vermont for president and Fitzhugh Lee of Virginia for vice president as a Democratic ticket. The piece mocks free trade and urges the party to field a platformless slate atop a Stars and Stripes banner, while criticizing McKinley’s expansionist plans.
Kansas political chatter centers on the soon to be created court of visitation and the solicitor general. Governor Stanley must appoint three court members and the solicitor general by April 1. Bets focus on Kanavel and Spencer for board and inspector roles, with talks that two board members have accepted.
In a late session in the house the judiciary committee received a bill amendment allowing the stock yards company to charge up to a whole fee above market price for feed. The change hinges on interpreting the term as retail market prices, with potential reductions below retail in many cases if the section is paused. The house recessed until 2 this afternoon.
Declares Senator Forney backs Gov Laady appointing a new board of regents to place Populists in charge of the state agricultural college for two years. Mentions the death of Kelley, the unconfirmed replacement, and potential confirmation of Mrs Phipps or new appointment. Highlights alleged improvements like a dining hall and cheaper books touted by Populists and Republicans amid power struggle.
The Kansas senate committees on corporations, led by Campbell, back a one mill tax on the capital stock of all corporations. Supporters say benefits exist, but corporations strongly oppose it arguing that chartered businesses escape the levy. Railroads and other carriers face intense lobbying to defeat passage.
The banking bill aims to create a guaranty fund in the state treasury backed by bankers to protect depositors and fund expenses of a special session. Some Republicans like Lorhruse of Shawnee and two others favor it while party factions and bankers oppose or hedge. A caucus may be called to align the party, but support remains split and uncertain.
Republican members arrive for the regular session with key offices up for grabs. Names mentioned include a speaker and chief clerk candidates like Charney Lobdell and A. C. Jorian of Lyons, with speculation on who will head sergeant-at-arms and other posts.
The House held a brief night session to read and consider Merrill's bill for public ownership of telephone systems by counties and cities. It would submit first countywide questions on ownership and cooperation and, in cities within counties opting out, replacement propositions with city substitutions.
The Express Co bill places express companies under the new court of visitation with powers like those over railroads. It defines express entities including corporations and individuals and grants the court authority to regulate firms operating in the state. The act takes effect April 15, 1899 upon official publication.
State agricultural college officers in Manhattan press a proposal to establish a state dairy school as a key special legislation concession. Promoters argue the dairy and creamery program would aid dairies, while opponents warn it could derail other dairy plans.
Enthusiastic crowd applauds as General Wood holds a reception in full dress major general uniform at the polars in Santiago. He greets the supreme court, city council, chamber of commerce and other officials in a patriotic display.
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