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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1897
Page
5
The Star Grocery invites shoppers to view its Queensware and Tinware, promising rare bargains not found elsewhere in the city. It touts all brands of flour, numerous flour varieties, and a selection of fresh meat at low prices, mentioning a price point of $1.10.
The Grand Opera House audience endured near zero temperatures as steam pipes burst and radiators failed. Manager Crawford explained repairs delayed warmth after 4 o clock, while Fanny Rice delivered sharp roasts and songs to a shivering but engaged crowd. The edition previews Thomas Keene in Richelieu and gives a brief bio of Miss Rice’s career from Boston to New York.
Washington dispatch reports General Grosvenor refusing to discuss Ohio rumors about appointing Lieutenant Governor Asa Jones to the Senate vacancy after Senator Sherman retires. He notes Ohio press sentiment favors Mr Hanna and states Sherman was offered the premiership by McKinley on merit and would not repudiate his acceptance. He strongly denies Sherman plans to reconsider his state portfolio.
The staged return of Margaret Mather in Cymbeline at Wallack's collapsed after an arrest. Kr. J. Henley, cast as Inchimo, was detained as Mrs. Hoffman Martin sought his arrest on larceny charges for $52. Henley had borrowed $50 from her after rehearsals, and bail could not be arranged by midnight.
A New York Cab Company reports possession of a tiara and gems valued near 3 000. Two claimants, Miss Margaret Mather and H L J Thorne of Boston, emerged at the same cab firm event, likely needing court action to resolve ownership. Weather notes and church services also appear in the column.
The Kansas House discussed paying employees for full time work and debated a Senate resolution to Palgrence an interstate railroad. The joint committee proposal involves Nebraska and Texas lawmakers to study a north south rail link to the Gulf of Mexico. Senators Sperney and Lambda clash over constitutional limits while the resolution stalls in committee.
Legislative committee of the State Teachers association backs bills to standardize text books across counties, authorize teacher examinations, provide free high schools, issue diplomas for university graduates, elect county superintendents in even years, allow school district ownership of texts, and ensure only qualified examiners serve on boards. It also sets fixed prices for books, funds free kindergartens, and requires six months of schooling annually with uniform salaries.
A House committee debate on a coal mining bill from Lansing devolves into verbosely amended text. Critics argue amendments render the bill useless while calls to return it to committee for a substitute are approved, delaying enactment.
The senate ways and means committee led by ex Governor Lewelling plans a per capita method for state institution funding. Each institution would receive funds proportional to inmate numbers, with annual maintenance costs set per inmate to determine total appropriations. Lewelling aims to reduce yearly expenses by this reform.
The Arkansas City Traveler notes engineer Jing PBMps escaped death after a near miss at Edmond depot last Saturday. The incident caused delays but the engineer, who was in his seat, returned by Sunday with minor injuries and unclear details about the sequence of events.
A locomotive struck a panel in the chute and tore part of the cab, but both the engineer and fireman escaped unharmed. The engine was disabled and awaits repairs while crew pay debates unfolded in the house, with amendments to pay all employees only from appointment date defeated, ensuring pay for the entire session.
Two bills in the New York Senate propose how to divide the 11420 surplus collected by the superintendent of insurance from state insurance companies. One bill by Senator Le Welling would distribute proportional to years of continuous service by each department. Senator Titus proposes distribution proportional to restrained fire insurance business in incorporated cities. The debate centers on which method best benefits the departments and activates coverage for department appliances.
In committee of the whole the House, chaired by Representative Palrehild, recommended passage of several bills. Ly Merrill seeks to abolish jury contempt. Jaquins proposes empowering city clerks to administer oaths for second and third class cities. Hotkin supports making husband and wife competent witnesses in divorce cases with testimony taken from the stand. A substitute bill would appropriate funds to cover postage and freight costs for the tenth censial report and related state projects.
Representative Irwin of Sedgwick introduced two bills granting a pension of 25 dollars per month from October 1891 to June 26 for S. Multon, and 300 dollars per year until May. Thomas W. Reed of Marion, who lost himself during a militia battle in Marion on September 3, 1894, would receive 2 475 dollars for elapsed time and 15 dollars per month until death.
A telegram signed by vld members of the school fund commission requests a comprehensive inquiry. Sent during a House debate on the resolution, it orders a complete audit from the first bond purchased to the last, covering all aspects for the entire term. It lists Charles Lobell and J K Cubbison as recipients, with a request to begin at the first bond and end with the last.
Senator Hanna a leading creamery owner proposes a measure to prohibit adulterated milk and oleomargarine sales. The agriculture committee recommends passage with penalties including fines from 20 to 100 dollars for sales and 50 to 200 dollars for other violations, plus hotel or boarding house use penalties from 25 to 100 dollars.
Senators insist on delaying action as a bill for a $1 appropriation is debated. An emergency declaration was proposed and then rejected by the Populist side amid party discussion and speeches. The measure was moved to be referred to the War and Means Committee for full consideration.
The Senate votes against a broad pay cut while the Wopchist bloc supports it. A substitute bill by Senator Forney lowers State officers and judges salaries, proposing Governor 3000, Secretary of State 7800, Treasurer 500, Attorney General 2000, Superintendent of Public Instruction 1800, Assistant Superintendent 1000, Superintendent of Insurance 1300, Assistant Superintendent 1000, Supreme Court Judges 2300, District Judges 1000, Federated commissioners 1500, with penitentiary warden not yet fixed by Ways and Means.
Several featured items cover legal reform efforts and state notices. Representative McKeever introduces a bill to amend revivor provisions and fix defects from prior amendments. Other notes discuss tuition for poor children in district schools, cattle depredation liens, new generals’ preparations, and a push to elect railroad commissioners. Also listed are plans for a county paper selection and a Kansas University law graduate admission clause.
Senator Parrely proposes sentencing ranges for burglary first degree not less than ten years nor more than twenty one. second degree two to ten years. third degree up to five years. Senator Harris' bill to curb penitentiary output passes penal institutions committee and heads to the senate.
Post mortem at county morgue found base skull fracture and brain clots in Prof. W. H. Riddle. No inquest. Services led by Rev. William Kincaid at One Andrew Presbyterian, 190 guests attended, many floral tributes. Body shipped to Lawrence, Kansas for interment.
Rev. LK Wringsca presiding elder of the Methodist district and Rev. J W Braden pastor of the Perry Methodist church filed answers in Shawnee county district court to a slander petition by Mrs Atury Snyder of Perry. Snyder fled the scene after a confrontation and a writ was issued. The defendants say changes were made to the petition and the case will be defended, with lively proceedings expected.
Ex Senator John J. Ingalls of Kansas arrived in St Louis and planned lectures to New York and New England. He cited worsening farm prices and costs in Kansas and the South, predicted tariff legislation would revive business by spring, and voiced cautious views on McKinley cabinet choices beyond public reports.
The Santa Fe home road offers round trip fares at one cent in Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas good for fifteen days with return any Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. For details call at passenger depot foot of Fifth street telephone 682 Cromwell & Jeffers post office Nort Topeka and other contact names The State Journal and Landry.
North Topeka and nearby towns report visitors and residents in town. Owen Cops of Bald, CT, and W. B. Williams of Kansas City are stopping by friends here. Mrs Thomas Shaetler and others plan visits while Mrs. Shaetler remains ill. Community events include a church gathering with readings from Evangeline and a parlor meeting featuring G J Swarts and a paper by Fanta.
New Yorkers protest a proposed health act mandating registration of those with consumption. Critics warn the rule would stigmatize patients, urging the public to resist measures that could liken tuberculosis sufferers to lepers or smallpox cases.
A dealer in health drinks recounts a tea totaler executive who abandons coffee due to stomach and nerve effects. He tries Postum Cereal, finds it initially unconvincing, yet soon he notices the old coffee symptoms fade. The ad extols Postum’s cereal basis, its claimed health advantages for both adults and children, and touts genuine Postum Cereal as superior to imitators.
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