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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1895
Page
4
A Kansas commentary touches on weather in Chicago and March forecasts while noting pass politics. It highlights arguments over office consolidation, state finances, and Prohibition, praising the Stars Journal and criticizing party opportunism as Populists lose help from Republicans.
Kansas and national figures provoke debate over silver policy and the 16th amendment. Senator Martin is praised for his integrity while Senator Chandler faces harsh criticism amid party frictions. Local notes joke about marriages, libraries, and peculiar town anecdotes across Abilene, Newton, Lawrence, and Fort Scott with hint of silver sentiment and political stances.
In an informal interview Mr. A. A. Hurd defends railroad pass policy and denies issuing excess passes. He says Santa Fe limits free transportation and seeks to curb abuse while aiding lawmakers for legitimate needs. He notes past exceptions and emphasizes conservative requests for passes during the current session.
Lawrence Journal notes Republican papers align with opposing redeemers in Kansas legislature. It mocks irrigation pledges and cites the Cubbison codicil to permit horse race betting for ten days over two weeks while liquor and gambling laws stay relaxed, urging broader “fun.”
The article notes a severe lack of registration interest with only about 2,000 men and a bit over 100 women having certificates. It warns the mayoral election demands quick action, cites the need for 455 certificates daily, and urges immediate registration to avoid a crush at book closing. It also reports Eli Grobb brought from Jackson county to county jail for immoral conduct, the second such prisoner this week, alongside Frank York connected to a Rock Island night operator killing.
An account notes the country’s severe financial stringency affecting railroads more than any other industry. The report highlights dwindling capital, constrained credit, and reduced traffic as key pressures shaping railroad operations and expansion plans.
In the Hillman trial the admissibility of W J Buchan testimony is argued. Judge Foster testified Brown spoke freely about meetings and a confession to defraud the companies. The court denied a motion to strike Foster's testimony and adjourned the session to Tuesday at 2.
Ellen Jane Pyatt sues for divorce from Frank P. alleging abandonment and seeks custody of two children. Dora C. Middaugh gains four lots in a divorce case as her former husband’s mother Hester J. fought to remove her, but the jury ruled for Middaugh. A thief entered the rear of Hotel Throop during shifts and stole three overcoats and other clothing items. 282 calls up the Peerless.
Lawrence March 1 Twelve KU men receive thirty day suspensions and one expelled after the February 16 senior party disruption. John Hall Mir cited for shooting Jack Labmer. Hall also suspended. Faculty calls Maxwell’s conduct more serious amid town and student uproar. Indignation meeting planned tonight.
Bill Nye notes many lecturers exist yet only a favored few, like Hubert McIntyre, can deliver lectures pennilessly and without anesthetics, highlighting a rare talent among educators.
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