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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
5
Kansas lawmakers kill the Hackney amendment after a heated session in which many representatives spoke at length on railroad regulation. The House advanced the bill amid debate over rate schedules and passenger protections, with conservative figures arguing against special provisions and urging fiscal restraint.
A Senate bill by Senator Young to correct defects in the Australian ballot was recommended for passage by the Senate and committee last night. The measure raises voter signatures for independent tickets, adjusts judge and clerk pay, caps ballot printing costs, and allows ballots not to be printed in multiple languages. If passed, the changes would lower overall ballot costs and define payment scales for election officials.
A senate committee recommends a unanimous passage of a bill regulating and publishing fire insurance rates in Kansas. The measure, introduced by Jot Johnson, aims to curb public postings of rate tables and bans agents from using rate schedules in policy writing. Penalties mirror those of the 1859 trust law. Clarkson notes current rates are set openly by insurers.
The measure defining anti trust law extends across many sectors, detailing penalties for monopolistic behavior and restraints on trade. It notes the act targets combinations that restrain competition, with sections on penalties, enforcement, and scope.
A historic text outlines prohibitions on price fixing and wholesale or transportation practices that restrain trade in commerce. It defines unlawful agreements to set uniform prices, terms, or quotas among manufacturers, merchants, or transporters to restrict competition, with penalties and enforcement by state and county attorneys.
A Kansas City newspaper piece explains how trusts allegedly fix prices for staples. It details sugar, coffee, matches, yeast, crackers, condensed milk, and other goods, claiming rebates and penalties shape what retailers charge and what customers pay. It notes broad effects on everyday items and hints at widespread control by manufacturers and merchants.
After two hours of debate the Senate acting as a committee recommended a 16000 appropriation to build a domestic scheme Gull at the White Baticultural College of Manhattan. The sum is part of a broader five year grant totaling 39270 through June 1899 to cover the institution’s state expenses.
An amendment by Barkley of Rik to repurposed bills would oust past grand lodge officers from session delegates by requiring at least two representatives per subordinate lodge and a positive selection at grand meetings. The measure aims to place all insurance related orders under state department supervision, restricting former leaders from governance roles.
Walters of Labette introduces a bill to give statutory force to the Ten Commandments in Kaneus Each commandment is listed separately with penalties for violations Sec 1 carries a $1000 fine and risk of penitentiary Sec 2 a $1001 and a year in prison Sec 3 and 4 a $500 fine Sec 5 a $3500 fine and six months in prison Sec 6 a death penalty by hanging (incomplete).
Linen sale offers lunch and tray cloths at 25 and 30 cents. Lunch cloths feature fringe and hemstitching with prices from 50 cents to 2 dollars. Bleached napkins sized at 50 cents to 3 dollars per dozen, with larger sizes priced 1.75 to 5 dollars per dozen.
Table sets offered with various discounts and prices including plain bordered and fringe options. The listing includes colored border sets at 3.75 to 3.60, plain bordered at 4.25 to 4.50, and other assortments with note of 25 dollars for AST td Tas. The fragment is unclear but indicates sale pricing and product types for table sets.
The listing shows bleached table linens priced from 35 cents to 1.50 dollars per yard and unbleached linens from 25 cents to 1.00 dollar per yard. The items cover a range suitable for household use and dining decor.
Five towel lots priced at 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50 cents each. Table linen remnants priced 25 percent below piece prices, with an additional 20 percent discount, making them highly affordable.
The article outlines legislative discussions on penalties for violations of statutes, court discretion in sentencing, and appropriations for district judges salaries. It notes a proposed $320 for the soldiers' home at Dodsey, compares it to $15,000 more than a year ago, and reports on Representative Keefer’s burst of rhetoric and a pending income tax resolution approved by the House. It also mentions committee actions on electing railroad commissioners and a tax measure advancing through both houses.
Honest price 20c for wool dress fabrics in colors navy tan green and brown mixtures. All wool mixtures 25c with brown navy blue and green. Fancy mixtures and checks 39c with iridescent patterns. Black serge 44 inches wide. Yesterday 69c. tomorrow 50c. All wool dress checks 40 inches wide in brown green navy black. All wool broken checks 52 inches wide. Spring cloakings 50c to 1.25 per yard.
Silk department offers moire velour at 75c and 1.00 per yard, 24 inch black brocaded grenadines in various patterns at 50c, velvet-like brocaded fabrics at 50c, and changeable taffeta silks at 59c, received yesterday.
A reader notice describes 36 inch wide wash goods sold by the yard at about 40c per yard. It highlights Persian style prints and beautiful colorings. Printed cashmeres for wrap are offered at 25c.
Linen Swiss embroidered handkerchiefs displayed Monday morning for the first time due to the collapse of a major New York importer. The event highlights supply disruption affecting local markets and fashion access.
The ad lists fabric prices for draperies and related materials. Figured Denims and tinseled Denims sell at 25 cents per yard,Figured Wash Velvets for pillow covers and piano draperies at 31.00 and 1.25 per yard, and Fancy striped Tickings for draperies at 35 cents. SRG Waars Lote ees Slee 25c.
Special sale features 12 inch to 15 inch linen doilies and centerpieces. Various sizes offered at reduced prices from 5c to 10c, with many patterns and new designs. Limited lots, first come, first served.
Bargain Day offers 20 pieces of 44 and 5 inch ribbons at 25 to 50 cents each, plus 30 pieces of new fancies and colorings at special sale prices. Last season’s ribbons offered at 39 to 85 cents a yard, Latin ribbon spools in 14 and 2 inch widths priced 5 to 12 cents per lot.
Numerous lace offerings with Torchon Valenciennes and Net Laces in heavy Ecru and Butter shades. Yardages priced from 5c to 20c, plus inserts and lierre silk laces. Additional lots include 25c wide point de Gene and 35c to 50c reduced selections.
Superintendent Stryker criticizes the pending text book bill as unlikely to pass and predicts a dramatic clash in the final house action. He accuses the book trust of spending heavily on bogus petitions while urging a swift vote, noting Senate support but House hesitation and party fault lines.
Chicago area families migrate to Mormonism as Elders begin proselytizing. Led by Elder L A Keish and North Dakota conference President John N Davis, headquarters shift from Kansas City to Chicago to build a large church colony. Local members urged to stay. some plan to move to Salt Lake City remains under discussion. Event noted as Hamilton Hall appearance by Hear Dyche on Friday night.
The Topeka board of education held its shortest meeting, adjourning at 7:35 after approving bills and a new rule to require bills be presented at board meetings. Finance chair MacFerran criticized a large electric bill and supported charging MCA use of High School rooms $20 monthly. He also secured a voucher for Superintendent Davidson totaling $9 for actions benefiting the district.
The board discussed expenses for attending the national convention of superintendents and adopted resolutions. Superintendent Davidson urged that applicants for principals' certificates be required to study additional subjects beyond the prescribed exam topics. He predicted Capek principals could pass the tougher stamina exam, but emphasized a higher standard for passage.
The Midland lobby floor shows worn marble flags. Chief Clerk Whitmire notes heavy foot traffic with guests reportedly visiting the desk about ten times daily. A social and theater listings fragment follow, including postponed events and a free-night promotion at Crawford for three days.
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