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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1897
Page
5
A garbled report outlines district by district selections for Congress, naming candidates across first to seventh districts and noting party plans. It mentions W. P. Truckleed of Oraxe as a leading populist figure and signals upcoming elections and reconfigurations.
Lawmakers move on five bills led by Senator Forte and Senator Youngs to reduce state penalties and update public notices. Measures would cut paper costs for legal ads, regulate county printing, and extend township governance rules. Debate includes funding shifts and a ventilator remark as session winds down.
A legislative debate centers on the attic vent fan and hall ventilation. Representative Deus decries the hall as a disease trap and poorly ventilated, while Representative Brown and others defend or mock the issue, noting chilled members and late sessions.
A steering committee for the Populists in the House is announced with district by district selections recited. It will examine and report on potential amendments to the calendar of important bills with advisory recommendations to aid legislative work.
The Lewelling administration plans a bill to regulate the placement of dependent children in Kansas. Proposed by ex Governor Lewelling, the measure would require guardians to post bonds and report to probate courts, with penalties for improper care and future age of the child.
A state house furniture probe is urged by leading lawmakers after records show chairs and desks vanished and reappeared. Rep Brown of Pratt backs a committee to audit inventory and hold the legislature accountable for state property. He says annual furniture purchases demand scrutiny and vows to head the inquiry as a watchdog on state assets.
Kansas Populists split over Coburn for McKinley administration. Rep Edwin Taylor notes urge to formalize Coburn’s Cabinet role. Rep Jaquins opposes. Kingman clerk argues passage not wrong. others urge moving beyond campaign bitterness and focus on party principles.
Debates reveal mixed views on endorsing Coburn for a cabinet post and respect for Kansas representation. Supporters argue competency and state benefit, while opponents warn it would deepen partisan barriers and risk party unity. The state printer fight ends with Major Hudson retained until July, as populists delay action and constitutional questions loom.
The Cuban resolution faced a subdued Senate session as patriots urged action. Senators offered no eloquent remarks. a motion to adopt failed until a second attempt led to adoption on a strict aye and nay vote, with Senator Forney initiating the measure.
Supporters of J R Burton held a Republican caucus at the Copeland last night and vowed to abide by tomorrow's decision. The endorsement fight remains bitter with two nearly equal factions and 5 members in the caucus. Burton backers claim 3 votes, while opponents dispute that tally as the clash continues.
Senator Youne leads passage of a bill reducing legal printing costs by about six percent, drawing opposition from Populist senators including Curson of Miami county who warn it could ruin many county newspapers reliant on legal notices. The bill's author is Senator Young, editor of the Independence Star Kanian, a Montgom ery county Populist organ.
In a sparsely attended session 67 members voted with Republicans defeating a resolution to organize a Kansas Day celebration in the Representative Hall. Senators Segging Crossan proposed a concurrent solution, but the measure failed as Larimer McKeever and Brooke from Shawnee county joined others against it. The event will proceed with a separate plan.
In Marion county the House considers a measure to empower county attorneys to compel testimony and evidence in criminal prosecutions. Names include J M Shuey and W W Campbell as clerks for judicial and claims committees, Effie Cassin as clerk of mall and mog committee, Merle Stubbs as Judiciary stenographer. debate cites religious opposition.
Lieutenant Governor Harvey appoints four additional senators to the education and educational institutions committee. The new members are Senators Jumper Hanna Mother and Mar low. The move responds to the committee chairmen to handle the heavy workload. W A Sears of Lawrence claims he has a cinch on the supreme court clerkship and expects appointment soon.
Senator George W. Vanna of Chay county resigns as suet at the senate committer of mertentiaie and irrigation. Senate Armstrong of Barton county is appointed to retain Mr Beardaley. Capt Hiram Aflen named adjurant general. Beardstey of Topeka chosen for the department.
Birmingham reports a sharp January rise in migration from the Northwest to the South. Most settlers settle in North Alabama Georgia and Tennessee with new arrivals from the northwest. Trade groups plan a southern bureau in Anniston Montgomery and other cities, opening an office at the Great Northern hotel Chicago to promote Tennessee centers and attract northern business and industry to the South.
A jumble of short items mentions city life, court notes, and community scenes. References include charity hospital activity by the Salvation Army, the Saint Ananian club, a Topeka election context, and local figures like Lieutenant Governor Harvey and Secretary Jam Rad een. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is advertised by G Wy Stansfield at 652 Kansas Avenue.
Congressman J. Simpson argued for single tax ending land monopoly and fear of want. He defended public ownership of utilities and faced questions on farmers, land values, rents, and incentives. The event featured Rev. Vernon Fore and noted Simpson’s strong stance, with audience enthusiasm and skeptical Q A exchanges. Craigue remains jailed in Topeka. cigar theft at Attic stand reported as a minor crime.
Fort Scott witnesses Ernest Bennett and Judge Ayers for Jaige McDonald secure bond under the arrest and bail act. Bond set at 4732.93 dollars, twice the money involved in the petition. Oregon Legislature slow to organize as of January 2 in Salem with part of regular session delayed.
Miss Mabel Crawford a former Topeka contralto starred at the Sherwood concert under the High School Lecture association. The program drew a large audience from Congregational churches, with praise for Sherwood on piano and Jenny Osborn and Frank S. Hannah. Costume discussion and Crawford’s Faust aria drew attention as she wore a tights scene. The piece notes the audience’s reactions and Crawford’s prior Chicago and St Paul work.
San Francisco reports a steamship manifest notes 204 bags of Tarn 1 the petr Epes Ingredient is the famous pol to be eaten with fingers in Chicago. The flour is described as prepared to be fingered and enjoyed, with various local tasters preferring the method. Silver statue storage and a court case involving an Ada Rehan statue are also touched upon in the background.
Senator Julie of Michigan arrived in Canton to meet Major McKinley, marking his second visit within a week. The weather outlook from Chicago predicts generally fair conditions tonight and Friday, with warmer temperatures tonight, a trend toward colder in the north, and southwest to west winds.
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