05 Jan 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1899
Page
1
A Topeka report notes a symbolic ceremony featuring a representative named Marks and his unfolding revelations about city governance. It contrasts this with upbeat Christian Endeavorers thanking authorities, signaling public scrutiny and civic sentiment.
In a heated Topeka session on prohibition, Murray law supporters argued replacing fines with imprisonment or both. Fairchild proposed a substitute naming penalties, while Larimer and others pressed for printing and debating it. Marks of Jefferson defended stricter enforcement, blasting Topeka’s moral tone and claiming widespread violations.
In Topeka debate, Larimer opposed the Kingman Jefferson substitute, criticizing city joints and urging printed confirmation. He motioned to print the substitute, the motion carried, and the bill was held for today’s calendar. The House recessed at 5:39 until 7:20 p m.
A speaker complains of widespread joints in Topeka, describing routes to drink in basements and stores. He argues prohibition fails, cites police actions and public indifference, and advocates repealing the prohibition law to end the hidden drinking network.
Citizens agreed to host an international exposition in San Francisco in 1901 opening in June. The city and state delegations will seek appropriations with plans to lay the corner stone of the administration building on September 9. Nearby national leaders are expected to participate.
Roland Need faced arraignment before a judge in Wilkes-Barre on a charge tied to an incident with the theater property man. He was fined $1.00 plus costs, with the loss recorded against him.
Paris reports Aguinaldo has gone to Halle to lead the insurgents against American forces in the Philippines. The Filipino cabinet is named with Mabini as vice president and minister of foreign affairs, Teodoro Sandico interior, Bulomero Amtinalio war, Trias finance, and Gregorico Ropaz to public works. The junta claims the cabinet will resist U.S. occupation and pursue an energetic policy.
In Santiago de Cuba the dispute over transferring customs receipts from Cuban ports to Havana sparks Cuban charges that Havana profits at the island’s expense. Merchants and officials defend peaceful patience as General Wood and Dr. Castillo plan to visit Washington, while a large cortege accompanies Wood’s departure for New York. The scene shows rising tensions and possible shifts in centralized fiscal control. Mauser rifles and ammunition sales restricted in Mississippi context.
President Paure issued clemency reductions on January 5 under New Weir custom. The THOT Congermnesty court approved sentence reductions to eight, with fevers and other beneficiaries receiving presidential prerogative relief.
The United States court of appeals in Omaha waterworks case affirms lower court foreclosure and sale of the water works plant in Omaha Nebraska to Farmers' Loan & Trust company. Mortgage bonds totaling 3 554 million held, sale fetched 4 0095 million, 140 555 dollars under debt. Appellants contest bids and seek to vacate sale and execution order.
The banking lobby, led by Q Chandler of Kazeme City and tied to Bank of Commerce figures, pressed the Breidenthal bill as it passed the Senate and moved to the House today. Rumors of lobby inducements circulate, with a fund cited at the session start. Supporters will monitor this afternoon’s vote amid expected criticism from bill friends if opponents emerge among Populists.
The Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf railroad plans to reach Chicago within four months by connecting Port Arthur lines and building miles of track on their own route. A question about using the Alton route is dismissed as cheaper but unlikely, with the company asserting direct access through new connections and funded by ongoing construction.
Governor Leedy signs the Fairchild bill repealing the metropolitan police law and the Wellep bill establishing a court of common pleas at Galena, plus related anti measures.
Havana based editor Arnato Hernandez of El Res concentrad reports on his alleged third attack linked to the Maine explosion case. He accuses Ben?ares Bresnes, a lawyer aligned with Spain, of involvement in the batheship Maine incident. The editor urges readers to wait for full facts, claiming the proof is largely moral.
The cloak rooms at city schools report ongoing coat thefts, with Jackson School noting another coat stolen yesterday afternoon. The school board has been informed and plans to strengthen cloakroom security to deter further losses.
The Weather Bureau indicates party cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with a possible snow risk in the southeast tonight and Friday morning. Temperature today around 14 degrees with light wind. forecast notes partly cloudy conditions and light variable winds for Kansas with potential snow in the southeast Friday morning.
The House moved quickly in a session noted for starting at 9 o'clock. The Cassin bill to create a state society of labor and industry faced a final vote, with 49 in favor and 38 against. The bill would establish a state fire insurance department and a guarantee fund, backed by banks, with premiums collected like taxes. Debate included calls for postponement and concerns about funding, while other measures passed or were laid aside as leaders argued over banking and insurance provisions.
In Columbus, Ohio, the Standard Oil matter advances as attorneys clash over court orders to produce books and ledgers. The company vows to burn no books except those already given, while denying possession of stockholder transfer records. The attorney general presses for full financial documents. The court set a two week window to respond.
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