14 Jan 1897
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1897
Page
1
Report describes a New York bacchanal involving high society families with naked dancing women on tables. Notable attendees named include a Harper Brothers publisher and a descendant of Alexander Hamilton, plus a member of the Hive Blooded Fish family.
Jan H report on the Seley bachelor dinner raid at Sherry's recounts witnesses and names, including Captain Chapman, Mr. Seeley, and several guests. The dancing woman Little Egypt, aka Ashea Wade, performed exotic poses, while jurists and police discuss the morality and conduct. The room held eight women and four men. Chapman recalls confronting attendees and the tension around the case.
In Paris the Castel at Monte Carlo reportedly refused Ellen Terry admission, citing her attire as too dressed down for the venue. The incident highlights social dress expectations for theater figures in prominent resorts.
The contest among W. fe Grown, A. Parks, and Lyshanks for state printer nomination remains unresolved with backers claiming ballots favor their candidate. The article notes county interests and mentions Mitchell County and residents Jowland Herring and Fordom among participants.
A Kansas debate centers on Senator Forney's bill prohibiting eastern societies from sending homeless children into the state. The measure seeks penalties for violations and would penalize railroad conductors who transport arriving pauper children. Proponents claim it protects state residents and counters humane arguments for relocation. Critics argue it targets vulnerable children and misconstrues humanity.
Senator Moses Kounenoiner introduces a Senate resolution to stop compensation for any member officer or employee for time absent from the capitol including Sabbaths. The measure notes a 1867 practice of daily pay regardless of work performed and argues it contradicts the state constitution. The resolution was laid over under the rules.
Senator Porney discusses a proposal to replace the one third assessment with full valuation, lowering taxes accordingly while creating a county assessor office and placing township trustees under its control. Senator Forney calls the measure as important as any bill this session, warning Eastern capitalists about perceived high taxation.
Senate morning action centers on the Stockyards Bill by Senator L. P King of Coway. The measure targets stockyard commissions and live stock trade, restricting sales on commission without a license from the state executive council and setting commission splits and feed pricing rules.
Executive council requires a $3,000 bond before granting schooling rights. First offenses carry fines from $250 to $500, with higher penalties up to $1,960 for subsequent offenses. Provisions aim to prevent manipulation and ensure free competition in stock sales. Taxed rates include various commission caps per car load and per head for cattle calves and sheep, with limits on per head and per carload charges.
Gov Leedy sends to the Senate two recommendations for penitentiary coal policy. He urges adding a provision allowing school districts towns and counties to buy coal at contract price from state mines. If bids are high the public gains via higher state revenue. if low the public pays less. He notes a misnaming error in his message referring to the Kansas City Stock Yaris company.
Senator Sterne stated that a senatorial nomination will go to a non aspirant. He indicated Ungalle would withdraw to aid party harmony as Republicans favor his selection. Burke Burton is urged to emulate generosity. A large majority of members prioritize party unity over individual ambition.
The administration bill for a maximum freight rate, backed by Governor Loery, was introduced in the Senate by Senator Moses Householder. It proposes three railroad commissioners, three districts, one commissioner elected from each, and sets a maximum per mille rate with distance allowances. The bill would preserve current Western Railroad classifications and aims to give railroads about 5 percent more than existing Kansas rates.
John Madden of Emporia discussed his senatorial bid while noting the state printer dispute dominates action. He said the printer issue may delay nominations and that Madden has a room at the Dutton as headquarters though not yet official.
Willcockson plans to give up his seat on the state board of charities on April 1 after a one year term from the next April. Indications say the five Republican members will leave, allowing Governor Leedy to appoint a new board and reassign them to charge of the war. Legislature may place penal and charitable institutions under separate boards.
Representative Hanley of Douglas introduces a bill to build a large ditch in Grant township to drain swamp land. The measure aims to secure drainage of extensive acreage. Ciptsued on third page.
The Fellowship club annual banquet in Chicago style featured a Wild West theme with costumes and staged scenes. William Allen White spoke from a chair amid gunfire and revelry, as guests depicted mountain outposts and Sioux war reenactments, with tributes to James S Norton and humorous interruptions from members and attendees.
President M and Stone chaired a gathering where Samuel B. Raymond led the toast and trade barbs flew over Lyman J. Gauge. Mr White, described as a cheap newspaper writer from a Kansas town, delivered a humorous address that delighted the audience and capped a lively evening.
Topeka moves to replace its police commissioners as Governor Leedy weighs resignations from Wichita and Fort Scott boards. Republican members McCabe and Holliday abroad. ar bitration urged to seat two Populists and a Democrat. Wichita and Fort Scott also report resignations from their Republican commissioners effective Feb 1.
In a Washington World report, Weyler is to be recalled and General Emilio Calleja named as his replacement before March under an Olney Canovas accord to settle the Cuban trouble. De Lôme to receive high honors from Spain. Queen Regent to decorate him for services.
Boston January 14 a plan to curtail mill production in New England gathers pace with Fall River mills involved and New York owner BM C D Borten consulted. Gordon reportedly backs a 43 hour week while opponents say a 4 hour schedule risks market viability. A committee will survey Rhode Island Lowell and Manchester mills for views and several large corporations in those centers reportedly favor reductions.
New Delhi dispatch reports Bombay nearly depopulated by plague. By January 14 over half the city’s population fled, courts deserted, officials relocated, and suburbs like Andheri crowded with evacuees. Vulture scenes and mass burials punctuate a crisis with 2306 deaths from bubonic plague and continuing cholera fears.
Last night at 1 45 o'clock a gaming table on Karsan avenue north of Crane street was raided. PF Clark, a cabinet maker by trade aged 28, is charged with keeping the place while Bob Nightingale 32 John Stenmen 19 James Smith 21 and Geo Mather 26 were arrested on similar charges. They will be arraigned in price court this afternoon.
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