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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 28, 1899

Page

6

Embroidery Duty Revenue Boost From Swiss Imports

New York Jan 2 Fourteen decisions on Saint Galle embroidery cases were sent to the customs house from the general albums. Over 100 cases remain to be decided on Swiss embroidery imports. The expected average increase in assessed values is about 45 percent, near the 5 percent threshold for possible confiscation under-valuation, with a total income impact around $1,000,000 for the government.

New York Saint Galle Switzerland Ewe

Law to curb revolvers framed in Wheatley Dill bill

Missouri lawmakers push a Wheatley bill to ban concealed and open carry of weapons with unlawful intent, aiming to curb revolvers carried by farmers and others. Debate focused on wording, exceptions for hunting, and penalties, settling on a $25 minimum fine.

Dirk House Wheatley Missouri Grosser Dickinson Mr. Fairchild

Traces Pulled Back as Expansion Resolutions Die in Senate

The house passed Hong's expansion resolutions but the senate yesterday rejected them after debate. Senators Farrelly Andrews Jumper Titus Crossan Campbell Ryan Lam and others argued about empire and governance of new possessions including the Philippines and Canada. The opposition framed expansion as harmful to progress and warned of future conflicts.

Hong House Senate Farrelly United States Philippines Andrews Spain Jumper Titus Crossan Pop Campbell Canada Central America Mexico Mata Thim Reukon Ryan Committee On State Affairs Lapter Lam

Bills For Passage In Senate Committee Of The Whole

The senate committee of the whole yesterday recommended several bills for passage. Senator Pritchard introduces an act concerning obstructing uses of real estate in Sheridan county Kansas with fee limits and duties. Senator Andrews proposes an act to fix boundary lines between Shawnee and Jericho counties. Senator ethnick seeks a levy act.

Senate Pritchard Sheridan County Kansas Andrews Shawnee Jer Benmtor Ethnick Lewata

County Officers and Road Relations in Early County Records

A fragmented item lists officers of Chau tauque County Kadkas and Howard County Kames within Chauteuqua County, touching on roads and highways. It cites Senator Titus and an act on school property insurance, an appropriation, and penalties.

Chautauque County Kadkas Howard County Kames Chauteuqua County Titus

Senator Young Supports Expansion Treaty Vote

Senator Young of the Populist party voted with Republicans for the expansion. He asked if he is his brother's keeper and said the duty is to protect Cuba the Philippines and Porto Rico. He favored ratifying a peace treaty and voted aye. His vote drew loud applause from Republicans.

Young Mr. Young Cuba Philippines Porto Rio

Have Stolen Our River Bill Advances Water Tax Plan

The house committee of the whole recommends Representative Babb's bill to empower county commissioners along the Arkansas river to levy a tax for providing water rights to Colorado farmers. Babb says the aim is to restore irrigation after the river's flow diminished to a sand bed. Melkeever notes Wichita residents now want water and urges action. The bill was unanimously recommended for passage.

House Committee of the Babb Arkansas River Pirpone Pantestine Colorado Melkeever

Grand Jury Printing Fight Stalls Bill in House

The House debated printing Welch of Harvey's grand jury bill as the judiciary committee had killed it earlier. The measure would require a grand jury to be summoned at the first term of court annually in every county, drawing strong opposition from Seaver Dawes and others, with support from Scott Hic Bobby and Brooke. The motion failed 36 to 1.

Welch Harvey Judiciary Committee Sta Seaver Dawes Scott Hic Bobby Brooke

Telegraph Company Liable For Delayed Telegram In Murder Case

Iowa Supreme Court upholds verdict that Western Union must pay EB McPeek for missing a telegram about a Morning Sun murder. Message delayed depriv ed McPeek of alert and a $200 governor’s reward. McPeek had won $500 damages earlier. Also notes other brief items and ads in the issue.

Iowa Tes Moines Iowa Supreme Court Today Western Union Telegraph Company EB. E. McPeek Henry County

Committees pressed to tour state institutions for appropriations

Senators debated a six member probe panel from Ways and Means, Charitable, and Penal committees to assess state institutions. The plan sparked clashes over access and funding, with arguments about touring, legality, and potential bias in reporting needs before any large appropriations.

House Votes to Proceed After Three Weeks in Session

Senator Householder moved to table the resolution but failed. The appointment of a committee prevailed as Vield and Zimmer urged a retreat. House leaders argued against junketing trips, pressing to work and expedite bills before adjourning next Monday afternoon. the adjournment motion was decisively defeated.

Lamb Jumper Tanils Otter Juniper Beluit Industrial School For Girls Committee On Temperance Senate Messin Forney State Board of Charities Lam Senator Forney Frailroad Reform School Sista Board of Charities Xene Ubla Householder Vield Zimmer Mason of Finney Berett State Agricultural College House Brooke Tam Mr. Mason State of Kansas Dawes Leavenworth

Heavenly Birthday Plan Aimed At Temple Debt Free

Chicago January 28 The Chicago Young People's Christian Temperance Union has devised a plan to raise 800000 to clear the Women's Temple debt and create a Frances Willard memorial. The effort seeks 8000 shares of 10 each, aiming for pledges by February 17 and full funding by year’s end. Pledges are conditional and not a penny is spent on expenses until the full sum is subscribed.

Chicago Chicago Young People’s Christian Temperance Union Women's Temple Frances B. Willard Temple Miss Willard Frances Willard Temperance Cause Eva MM. Shonta

Earthquakes Continue in Greece Amid Destruction

Athens January 2 seismic disturbances began in the Peloponnesus and have continued intermittently in the southwestern peninsula. In the district of Keyparisse near the Gulf of Arcadia several houses collapsed and inhabitants are panic stricken.

Greece Athens Peloponnesis Kingdom of Greece Keyparisse Gulf of Arcadia

Grain-O Healthful Grain Beverage Ad

A lady writes that Grain-O made from pure grains helped her switch from coffee after a week. It nourishes the system and children can drink it freely with great benefit. Get a pack today from your grocer and follow directions for a delicious healthful beverage. 150 and 25 cents.

Hogs versus Children state spends more on health

The state board of health promotes sanitary science and public health, citing sanitation and bacteriology as vital while criticizing expenditures on temperance and other public health areas. It notes bills and salaries, including a $5,000 annual stock commission and reduced appropriations for the state board of health, highlighting tensions in funding health versus other needs.

State Board of Health J.B. Johnson St. Louis S. W. Williston Lawrence Prof. Williston Kansas Ita Ve Stock Commission

Begs German Salve Claims Superior Smoothing Formula

Fragmentary text asserts Begs German Salve claims superiority over imitators amid uncertain references to preparation, effectiveness, and comparisons, with unclear details on products or outcomes.

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