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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1899

Page

7

Frolic in the House Ends With Barrel of Apples

In a chaotic session the Kansas House fined a bar row of apples and rolled a barrel up the aisle amid calls for votes on the banking bill. The sergeant at arms and speakers took control as members clashed over the quorum and amendments.

Demnand Tom Benettel Hanks Reed Cain Wensure Neil Ford Dickie Ie Pru Ander Fey Cempdeton Palrehild Bee Delle Bourke Guetlemen Rees Anderson Richardson Rodgers Seaver Shelley Smith Brown Snyder Spar Stanley Starr Welch Wheaties Wheeler Wilecox Wire Wright Lyon Mutton Messrs Abrams Ackerman Adams Sedewick Baker Batley Bigham Beremret Bradbury Brooke Campbell Carle Coulson Coy Dawes Edwards Elwood Finley Fuer Gabriel Qadshulk Grattanry Hallett Harper Heing Heeney Hraley Hi Hogue Reser Rinehart Scott Eye Seaton Shoermker Stepis Speer Willits Woodward Osborn Uipntieniens Meare Eddie Hurkbwlder Elder Finntelly Mettey Irving King Stendenhal Moore Martin Newt Bell Swit Wichita Suslth Rooks Symehart Tullos Wiley Theidenthal Colorado Breitenthal Breidenthal Coloma Kansas Cylorady Barrowine Anil Alee Bari

Rheumatism’s cure claim from Swift's Specific advertised

An advertisement extols Swift's Specific as a cure for rheumatism, recounting a sufferer who recovered after nine years of illness with the blood remedy. It promises pure vegetable content with a $1000 reward for mineral or potash presence, and offers free valuable literature from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.

Thor Delors Shore Tenn Swift S. S.S Swift Specific Co Atlante, Ga

Kansas Reform Delayed as Tax Commission Plans Stall

A Kansas legislative preview notes delays in tax reform as a panel to study valuation and taxation is postponed to the 1901 session. Gov Stanley will appoint three members from each party to form the commission after the 1900 election, with the inquiry shaping the 1901 bill. Meanwhile a Silver Lake bridge project faces local debate, funding, and county involvement to connect Silver Lake and Dover townships with Topeka and surrounding rail hubs.

Tam Stanley Senate House

Property Tax Assessment Judgment In Township Debate

A discussion on assessing property for taxation reveals assessors choosing methods and values. The report notes that valuation standards vary, with some areas setting assessments at roughly one third of actual value while others overstate to meet revenue needs.

Wien Taxajee Houve Killiner

Kansas Exposition election and candidacy turmoil described

Fragmented report describes the Kansas political scene with references to a candidate for state office, Mrs Thompson, and Bully Edwards schemes defeated at the Exposition. It notes Mrs Deas eld's petition, Senator Andrews, and house members signing petitions amid valuation tax disputes and legislative maneuvering.

Senator Andrews Miss Deaseld

NEW LAWS RECOMM ENDED Senate Votes on Bills in Afternoon Session

The senate spent an afternoon and evening considering bills. It adopted a number of measures on the calendar. Late in the day the body moved to committee of the whole to debate additional proposals. Provisions covered paroles and county placement for convicts and policy holder actions in mutual life insurance. Senate plans continued work on house placements.

Senate Baie Lander Escaston Nsurance Towie House Plac Probar Shawnea County Katess REESE

Maryland Honors Rear Admiral Schley With Gold Medal

Baltimore March 1 Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley received a state tribute from Maryland for his Civil War and Spanish American War services. Thousands cheered as he rode through Baltimore and a testimonial medal of gold and diamonds was presented by Governor Lowndes in a formal banquet at the Rennert hotel.

Baltimore Winfield Scott Schlay Maryland Spain Ani Ead Jain Elf Lowndes Admiral Sobley Schley Gen. Miles Washington Camden Station Fenhert Hotel Santiago Rennert Fella Agnus Agnus Sey Seas Tropics Cailant Browkiyn Greely Cape Sabine Asus Lowndis Admiral Schley Peain Marylannd Winfeld Scott Schley Admiral Fehler

Charity Estate Of Andre Syngros Valued At 5 Million

Athens March 1 report states financier Andre Syngros who died recently left his estate valued at 5 million dollars to charitable institutions.

Athens Andre Syngros

Mending and sewing on buttons service offered

Local shop advertises mending and sew on buttons at 252 Gad Lid West Sights Street. Assistant details unknown due to incomplete OCR.

Railroad News and Pacific Coast Dispatches

Honolulu reports arrival of British steamship Belgian King with stormy voyage from San Diego. Missouri Pacific expands Downs to Lenora passenger service starting midweek. Various Central Branch personnel changes and local antics noted. A lineman, W H Gibson, nearly drowns crossing Cottonwood River but survives. Santa Fe to open Cherryvale station called Corbin City near a brick plant. New Santa Fe clerk appointment in Coffeyville. McPherson depot staff increases due to rising traffic.

San Francisco Honolulu King California and Oriental Steamship Line San Diego Oriest Lecompton T. ¥. Cowles Downs McLaventin A. L. Luke Mll A. L Willam Owens Prosser Central Branch Concordia Bardette Diviston TH Luke Miscouri Pacific Tea W. H. H. Young Saltiere Orphans Rome Atchison Luke Pomersy Wyandotte County Young Kansas Pacifc Missouri Pacific Railroad Contundra Lenora F. M. Buckles Burr Oak Braken Buckles William Cropper Midle Burr Gak Pririch Lineman W. H. Gibson The Santa Fe Elinor Bazaar Stone City Emporia Republican Coffeyville Cherryvale Coffeyville Witrified Brick and Tile Company Corbin City Brck Ppost Mnay

Real Patient Tells How Kid Neolds Cures Back Trouble

Mrs Langton of Logansport Indiana says ten years of back pain kidney trouble and urinary issues disappeared after using Morrow’s Kid-neolds. She reports calmer nights and gradual improvement with three boxes, urging others to try the remedy from Switz and Holliday’s and John Morrow Co Springfield Ohio.

M. Langton Hanna Street Logansport Ind Morrow Topeka

Lucky McPherson Wins Santa Fe Agent Prize for Growth

Santa Fe agent A Walker of McPherson earned a $250 cash prize for the greatest annual business increase. The firm distributed three-position block signals along the southern division from Arkansas City to Purcell. At Newton, shop prosperity notes said workers will log 48 hours weekly starting today, until further notice.

Lucky McPherson A. Walker Santa Fe McPherson Gants Fe Arkansas City Purcell Newton

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