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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1899
Page
4
A patchwork of notes covers topics from Carnegie and Scottish ties to war department explorations and tariff debates. It mentions pure food laws, whisky brands, Alaska exploration, and Indiana voting machine reforms aimed at secret, automatic ballots.
John C Chess argues municipal ownership reduces corruption by removing franchisee privileges. He cites lower taxes, better service, improved labor, higher wages, and reduced rates with savings funneled to the public treasury. He urges public education to overcome resistance and realize moral benefits.
A petition filed with Governor W. Stanley alleges Webb McNall, Kansas superintendent of insurance, acted corruptly to aid certain insurers, extorted fees, diverted funds, and pressured companies to settle long disputes. The charges name Arthur Capper and others, with a Saturday session set to hear the removaI case.
The petition alleges Webb McNair as insurance superintendent engaged in unlawful interference with Phoenix Insurance and other companies, demanded improper examinations, and kept funds for personal use. It seeks a full investigation, removal if charges are proven, and notes this as the second such case in the department's history following Wilder.
Attorneys Hayden and Godard confer with Mrs. Collinge, indicating the Collins case will be dropped and John Cullins sentenced to death and sent to the penitentiary. They note Mrs. Collins nearly exhausted her funds and mention other reasons likely to halt further action.
Washington March 10 the president named three Kansans for postmasterships with appointments of Desakiential postmasters including Macacrerter Sarings J B Bayer atmas Baxter wes Jery Cousel Grove Jesus BS Carpenter Gi rand Albert M Wasser also advertised are a small law library for sale about 100 volumes and a bookcase and telephones and a flyer about free chair cars to Fort Worth on Santa Fe trains with round trip tickets for 14 60 on March 11 and 12 plus a note about a Great South American Kidney Cure available from local druggists and physicians
Shawneetown Illinois March 10 An imminent flood threat mirrors last year with the levee weakening and a possible break any time Residents are evacuating rapidly livestock removed levee patrols up business halted and townsfolk fear destruction from another flood Twenty five people drowned in the previous disaster and the town has rebuilt but remains vulnerable.
Cheyenne dispatch reports one of the worst storms of the season. Snowdrifts hamper delivery and rail service as Cheyenne and Northern line train 15 days overdue near Iron Mountain with 42 passengers, who exhausted provisions and slaughtered range cattle. Losses to cattle and sheep projected from 10 to 60 percent depending on hay, shelter, and feed. Relief efforts hindered by deep snow drifts.
R L Cofran of Western Foundry defends Webb McNair’s insurance department efforts, saying he forced companies to follow laws, reduced premiums from 1.75 to 1.50 for his plant, and saved taxpayers money. Cofran argues McNair stood for widows and orphans and that opponents seek to remove him for serving the people.
Deaths and funerals page notes the funeral of Mrs Amanda Marsh held at 2 PM from 2021 Lime Street IA. A. He Hunley died last night at 9 PM at his daughter Mrs T 5 Mi fon’s home. Funeral planned at the rem denes SIS Buchanan Street Saturday afternoon at 5 o'clock. The deceased was nearly 70 and had been ill. Rock Island Route advertises travel time savings with a $1450 fare noted. Peerless Steam Laundry offers shirt washing with color protection at 112 and 114 West 6thStreet.
Jerry Simpson denounces U S policy in the Philippines as inhumane and absurd, predicting public opinion will seek an end to the war. He criticizes McKinley’s leadership and notes local political shifts as Chester Long nears a congressional succession. An aside mentions Fort Worth cattlemen and a Rock Island route fare sale.
Spot Cash Grocery advertises tomorrow bargains across sugar, crackers, prunes, raspberries, oranges, lemons, lard, hams, bacon, canned fruits, tomatoes, cereals, beans, oats, flour and fresh meats. Includes price lines for Rex lard pails, Cal fruit cans, and Warren’s AlSalmi. Mail orders welcomed with depot delivery free.
Classified notice for a five room cottage with barn on Hagia tract opposite Garfield Park. Features include a good well and cistern. Term and price reasonable. Contact 113 Van Buren Street. Seller J F Glick proprietor WAN TEA comperen.
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