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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1899
Page
6
The legislature debated a resolution to appoint a three member outside committee to draft a uniform system of assessment and taxation. Critics warned of extraneous offices and salaries, while supporters urged nonpartisan reform and timely action by February 13, 1889.
The House saw a flood of introduced measures after a lax week. McKeever and others pushed numerous bills on education school funding tax relief and governance. Notable items include state funding for industrial institutes and regulation of medical practice and city officers, with actions touching schools, taxation, public roads, mining health and safety, and hotel occupancy.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a dermatology term for a facial condition with mentions of Woodburns and Banas Book. It hints at cures or remedies and a list of unclear items including feet and creases. Names and phrases are garbled, leaving uncertain specifics.
A bill introduced by Mr. Dawes of Leavenworth calls for an emergency measure to appropriate $20,000 for the pay of legislators. The measure passes under rapid readings with the option to publish in an alternative state paper, amid debate over the official state paper designation. The bill earns 109 affirmative votes and no opposition.
The Republican minority challenges the constitutionality of Governor Laeily’s special session. Senator Hessity introduced a concurrent resolution directing the ways and means committees to prepare and carry appropriations for salaries held up by State Auditor Cols. The measure was laid over. if passed, it may meet approval in the House as well.
Senate measures include state Insurance for school property after a long imperial era dispute. Ryan proposes acts on real estate mortgages and assignments of rights in action. Titus backs school property insurance. Ways and Means requests funds for repairing halls, rooms, postage, and supplies for the eleventh biennial report and state statutes. an $11,654.66 appropriation is listed.
A morning House bill by Mr McKeever seeks to abolish the office of commissioner of deeds. The proposal argues the post is unnecessary and would remove the office if enacted. Both parties have supported reforms addressing this redundant government role.
The proposal states that in cities of the first class and other cities, registration will be conducted by the city clerk. It argues this will save money as the clerk only needs additional staff during the few days before elections when registration demand surges.
Senator Ward introduced a measure in the Kansas senate mandating every railroad operating passenger trains to employ at least one brakeman or porter on each train. A penalty of 190 is to be collected in court, with funds paid to the county where the action starts. The railroad company would bear reasonable attorney costs.
The special session of the legislature cost the state about 40,000 dollars. It passed two appropriation bills: a miscellaneous bill totaling 1,895,605.43 dollars and legislative expenses listed as 28,000.00 dollars. Visitation ran from April 1 to June 30.
Representative Babb of Sedewick introduces a bill to let cities condemn and purchase street car and telephone properties. Senate debate notes county commissioners may compensate deputies in counties over 40 000 population with a general bill to fund necessary work. George M. Eagle appointed to oversee janitorial staff in the state house. Senate chaplain prayers spark comment. New doorkeepers appointed for the House.
Senator Cooke introduced a proposed constitutional amendment to elect the state printer by the people. The measure passed a special session but did not reach the house. Anderson's bill is recommended, with the senate judiciary committee urging passage on a related matter involving false entries by lockkeepers timekeepers and similar employees and forgery.
The President sent nominations to the Navy and Interior departments. Navy officers are to be advanced for conspicuous conduct in battle, with several commanders and lieutenants moved up in rank. Interior nominees include land examiner roles for grants in Montana and Colorado. A separate note reports about 720 miners at Little Pittsburg Coal Co striking for higher wages in Macon County.
Washington events recount irregularities after a currency bill vote, with Rep McCleary denying abandonment of the measure and Sen. Davis setting an executive session. Proposals include aid for the Omaha exposition and a Gainesville railway right of way act, while naval personnel reform and commodore retirement provisions trigger debate. Senators Turner and Pettigrew announce future actions and Hoar’s independence resolution is postponed.
The London correspondent reports Tenace Jan Paderewski has bought a several hundred acre farm near Galicia by the Russian border and Poland, to pursue agriculture. He imports Hertfordshire cattle, plans wine presses and homegrown grapes, and aims to raise stock while a 17 year old disabled boy is to be cared for there. Paderewski also takes a pupil from Philadelphia, Ernest Shelling, signaling a shift from his operatic focus.
In a crowded street car near Union Station a trio robbed W H Snider resident manager of National Fire Insurance of jewelry worth 3000 to 4000. A policeman was aboard but the thieves escaped. Snider fired at two men as they jumped off and has hired private detectives to recover the loot.
The Minnesota legislature elected United States Senator Davis in a separate session with fusionist Towne receiving most Republican votes. Davis led in the house with 93 votes to 45 for Towne and 42 for Sepute Davis with 17 Towne in the final tally awaiting the joint session tomorrow to formalize the result. The Kansas State Historical Society plans its annual meeting that evening in Representative Hall with speeches from notable officials and musical interludes.
Town notice urges attendance at a masquerade on Wednesday January 16 at 623 Quincy. Admission is 20 cents. The announcement praises German Salve for qualities that ease pain and acknowledges meritorious character in the community.
The United Mine Workers of America reconvened to announce officers led by President Henry Mitchell and Secretary-treasury T. L. Lewis both of Indianapolis. Executive Board members included W. W. Pearce, Fred Dilcher, H. Stephenson, Edward McKay, W. R. Fairley, James Boston, George W. Purcell, and others. Reminders urged organizing efforts mainly in Pennsylvania and West Virginia before April 1, and a signed pledge of cooperation among members. Governor Tanner of Illinois was thanked for actions during the Virden and Pan strikes as the convention adjourned pending openers’ refusal to delay the joint convention.
Two state associations meet in Topeka with county treasurers and clerks discussing tax distribution and record keeping. Officials say no new legislation is needed this year, with existing fee and salary laws satisfactory. The session includes remarks by President John Speer and other dignitaries, and a listed address sequence follows.
A Havana dispatch reports Cuban leaders plan to reconvene the insurgent assembly at Mariano to consider disbanding the army if portions of pay are advanced and to secure U S support from Washington for interim funding. Spanish merchants seek resolution while a boycott war grows in Havana papers. The assembly may consult General Maximo Gorm and discuss a smaller naval station at Nipe.
Robert Allinson a leading Ottawa County pioneer and Baptist missionary dies at 74 in Ottawa. Former Ottawa university contributor and Kansas Millers Mutual Insurance secretary leaves a widow two daughters and two sons. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM in Ottawa Baptist church.
Judge Myron W Hatley died at his daughter's Topeka home aged about 80. He served as Vermont railroad commissioner and Civil War veteran. John Kaczynski died in Dawson City at 60 plus, linked to Polish uprising and later US life. Mrs Margaret Johnson 94 buried in Warrensburg after long illness. Mrs C A Peterman likely Auburndale death with funeral set January 18.
Patti faces a string of marriages to nobility and maestros as she nears a fourth match. The piece traces her career, rivals, and a celebrated laryngitis that gave her a famed vocal charm, noting shifting public views and the fate of her admired suitors.
Wall Street reports indicate rising interest in the Chicago and Alton railroad property sale to a syndicate led by Kann, Loeb & Mor. They are expected to provide 0,080 for stock with 175 for common and 325 for preferred, involving Harriman group members and a spread across Missouri Kansas Texas lines and Texas.
St Anne’s College conducted by Pridist fathers burned early this morning. Fathers Ludore Chalsson and Canon were seriously injured. The pupils and university professors escaped with minimal confusion. The college cost about 75000 dollars with furniture and personal property around 25000 dollars. North Carolina political note follows with a protest over seating of a congressman elect in Raleigh.
George Gemunder, renowned violin maker, died in New York after a long career. Born in Würtemberg, he lived in Astoria for about 25 years. He was among the country’s leading luthiers.
Today’s market report notes a weak wheat market with lower prices on weaker Liverpool cables and selling pressure. May futures opened lower, then fluctuated as traders sold to cover margins, with heavy selling at many points and overall gains failing to appear amid rising supplies and dull demand.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions receipts, shipments, and quantities. Notable entities include Kansas City Produce Market and Bunge. Details are garbled with missing dates and clear events.
A garbled market brief notes New York money market, sugar, cotton and wheat in New York trading with May positions. It mentions Liverpool wheat trends, receipts of bags and cattle, hog prices, and general market sentiment. The piece references a striking contrast in market conditions and the impact of policy on futures.
A damaged OCR fragment shows multiple tiny ads including wanteds for work exchange rent and dealership notes. It mentions For Rent and inquiries at a Southess avenue location with poor legibility. The text is garbled but implies a local classifieds page with mixed notices.
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