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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
8
The Committee of Fifteen will meet tomorrow evening to outline plans for next fall's festival. They aim to attract counties outside Shawnee with prizes for the best floats and a parade featuring multiple fronts. A subcommittee will handle prizes and details while an altered pageant form is expected.
In Topeka two Cork born men, Judge Haijit John Coyne and Deputy Larry Bheehan, plan a humorous mock duel on St Patrick Day. The feud, lighthearted though bold, includes a challenge to a two round “go” with shillelaghs and a city jailer as second. The planned venue is unsettled with trees for a clinch, promising a lively street-side spectacle. Weather notes add Chicago and Kansas conditions for the period.
Dr J B Hibben one of the mayoral candidates spoke to a large audience at the little church on Madison and Kipps Streets in North Topeka last night. He defended his stance, contrasted his aims with foes, and urged fair governance for all classes while noting his lack of rich sponsors.
A Topeka meeting addressed by Dr. Hibben criticized a local labor organization alleged to be favoring Mayor Fellows and disfavoring African American candidates. The speaker supported labor groups as a means for workers to gain rights but condemned rogue efforts to manipulate labor to limit workers' rights. The gathering adjourned after the remarks.
In Chicago on March 10 a tribute was paid to John Ericsson inventor of the Monitor by the Swedish American Republican league. A banquet at the Auditorium hotel featured toastmaster Charles G Hoglund. Dr Gustav Dahintedt praised Ericsson and Swedish character. Judge Sears spoke for Chicago and Congressman E D Cooke addressed Republicanism. Hans Anderson, in the Monitor uniform, recalled the battle with the Merrimac.
The Texas Cattle Raisers' Association met in San Antonio and memorialized the legislature to increase Texas rangers on the frontier. They adopted resolutions supporting the livestock sanitary law, opposing oleo margarine legislation, and backing the gumbo law. Resolutions in favor of Cuba and Crete were also adopted with enthusiasm.
Gibara Cuba March 10 dire epidemic of a beri beriform carnival plague hits Holguin and nearby ports killing Spaniards and crippling garrison life. Ships report cases while communications shut and famine pins hungry locals. Military operations stall as troops go unpaid and morale droops.
Washington March 19 Thomas Ti Needles of Illinois is a leading candidate for commissioner of Indian affairs. The post currently heads by General DM Browning. Needles has support from Senators Cullom and Macon Vite and is seen as likely to secure the appointment.
Wa bash river runs higher than at any time in eleven years and still rising. Lowlands are submerged with thousands of acres of wheat damaged. Hundreds of homes in the bottoms sit on the flood plain, and there is widespread suffering among farmers and residents.
The Kansas Senate quickly disposed of numerous third reading bills. Measures include criminal body disposal for criminals and unclaimed persons, prohibiting relatives in official appointments, taxing foreign insurance firms, tenant crop exemptions, militia organization, school and university funding, and public building provisions. All bills were sent to the House for action before adjournment.
Congressman W. D. Vincent of Clay Center, traveling to Washington for the extra session, expresses belief the administration will focus on tariff legislation. He notes populists may oppose removing greenbacks, but hopes for prompt tariff action and argues for voters getting what they chose, praising McKinley and protection.
A speaker dismisses the gold standard as insufficient to cure evils and criticizes high tariffs and tax policies while urging Republicans to push a favorable bill. He also praises the state legislature’s recent two weeks of work, arguing Populists should see no major fault after thorough review.
Members voice mixed views after Governor Brown veto on railroad maximum rate bill. Leaders like Hackney and Turner express defects in the measure and hope a conservative path, while others predict a special session may yield a stronger bill. Numerous legislators, including Young and Pitus, align against an immediate maximum schedule, signaling potential shifts after constituents are heard.
Senate action yesterday killed four bills after striking out enacting clauses and defeated another 14 to VW. Senator Farrelly’s proposal to empower county attorneys to compel witnesses in prohibitory law cases was also voted down. Other measures included Titus on railroads bearing commissioners’ costs, Hart extending teacher examination periods, and Campbell on pro rata distribution of reserve funds for fraternal benevolent and mutual insurers dissolving or changing business.
The measure, championed by iv vets and Senator Householder, would require all employers with g employees to pay wages on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month. The bill, once sent to the Douce, faces uncertainty as it is considered largely a formality and may be killed in committee.
The house approved several general bills last night to be considered by the senate today. Measures include guaranty regulation with state insurance department oversight, probate court, sheriff, and district clerk pond requirements, repeal of statutes 1744 1759 1808, township land purchase and building authority, Hackney’s anti Pinkerton bill, and city marshal and clerk provisions for second class cities at spring elections and subsequent ballots.
In a debate on constitutional reform the Committee on Railroads discusses amendments to ensure prompt damages payments by railway corporations. Mr Walters proposes drainage of swamp lands while Mr Fairchild seeks to empower the state sanitary commission to halt shipment of bogs infected with cholera.
A new fee schedule for official county papers passed the House last night. Charges include 15 rents per tract for tax sale notices, 0 cents for town lots, 15 cents per tract for redemption notices, 1 cent for town lots, and 10 cents per nonpareil for other legal notices, plus 4 cents per line thereafter. The official county paper will be chosen by voters at the 1897 general election and every two years thereafter.
On Monday afternoon the senate concurred with house amendments to the textbook bill. Senator Lupier announced a protest draft filed yesterday evening. The undersigned declare opposition to certain amendments and warn that delay could defeat the measure.
The compromise bill authorizes the attorney general and state school fund commissioners to settle holdings of Cimarron and Anthony bonds, allowing a default. It passed the House after Mr Hollembeak called it up at 6 30. Weslep opposed while Fairchild warned of precedent but supported justified Cimarron Anthony conditions.
The legislature will close Saturday under a concurrent resolution. The House extended bill counting until Thursday, but the Senate rejected it. Both chambers adjourned after six hours of sessions. Only appropriation measures and conference reports remain. The Senate works on the House bill. the House on Senate bills. No business after noon tomorrow except messages from the superior. Members aim to adjourn Saturday. Oil Inspection.
The senate passed a measure introduced by Senator Fulton regulating oil inspection and sales. It ends the fee collection system by the state inspector, sets the inspector’s salary at 150 dollars monthly, raises deputy inspectors to three percent monthly, and bonds the state inspector at 31000 with deputy bonds at 3000. Removal for violations is established, and the office of state oil inspector is described as highly lucrative under prior law.
Legislative notes report the house passed an omnibus bill containing 37 local pills. On motion by Mr. Cubbison of Wyandotte Loomis tied bill would compel sons, corporations, and companies owning or operating plants to reduce something unspecified.
A sensational claim notes Paine's celery compound as a universal nerve tonic and blood builder. It cites endorsements from top athletes including Watson the world champion jumper, plus others who report improved strength, reduced nervous debility, and renewed vigor for the outdoor season.
The senate last night struck the enacting clause of a nuisance bill affecting mineral ore processing. It also passed Senator Hart's bill increasing the term of office for US regents of educational institutions. Senator Johnson's measure granting Lawrence Transportation Company right of way through the slate university grounds cleared the Senate.
Washington march 1 neutral on selection for commissioner of pensions with Major Theo J Poole ex congressman from Syracuse and Ex Representative Picker of South Dakota leading. Einger Hermann of Oregon seen as certain for general land office or Indian affairs. Also notes athletic board vote and health remedy ad. travel promo and clothing store notice.
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