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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1896
Page
2
Crowds packed galleries as Senator Tillman attacked opponents and defended Populist causes during a fiery session. He denounced Democratic leadership, warned of a potential Chicago convention split, and urged loyalty to Populist principles amid crossfire with Senators Hull and Sherman.
The Washington House approved the bankruptcy bill after a motion to recommit failed. Debate centered on the measure's provisions and potential impact, with lawmakers voting along party lines. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration.
A Philadelphia dealer reports paying 4400 dollars for a rare blue paper stamp known as a Baltimore provicional. The seller, W A Castis, notes the stamp’s scarce, partly printed design and its place among Philatelists’ records. The discovery traces to an item in Louisville letters, found by Mary.
The article questions a promised gas plant project tied to a city franchise. Promoter in Topeka has not arrived or begun work within two months. The franchise granted in December remains unfulfilled as site purchase lags and officials doubt progress.
City Attorney Bird argues over extending water mains to customers as Justice plans to take the case up soon. The dispute centers on franchise obligations and delays by the company, with residents fearing continued reliance on the Water Works.
Servants in Superior rally for a union and demand monthly wages rising from 15 to 25 dollars, regardless of tasks. Housewives refusing to yield aid the boycott as about 1,000 women join the strike, affecting laundry and household services.
Washington May 2 The board of managers of the Soldiers Home debated removing Gov Smith from Leavenworth with no action. Congress delays as Blas pushes an invest seeking to probe Smith’s management while public support leans to Franklin. Kansas soldiers largely oppose the measure, Blue’s influence shaping the outcome.
Special correspondent reports on congressional action securing about 74 2600 in sundry appropriation bills to aid arid districts via the geological and ecological surveys. Senator Warren of Wyoming championed irrigation funding. Long and the Yankee delegation aided passage while opponents flagged distributive concerns for agricultural use.
A special correspondent reports May 2 that Stretor Baker failed to obtain a maritime or civic appropriation in the sundry civil bill. Efforts to start work on an estimated $5,000 project stalled as Senator Hutter did not secure the needed support.
The text discusses using a small surplus from the farm managed with the federal penitentiary to start work on a new building if authorized. It notes the surplus could be only five to ten thousand dollars, with aims to make it available to begin work.
Senator Petter predicts a solid majority for his resolution to investigate bond issues, saying it will pass easily once considered. Modifications aim to strip out insinuations of dishonesty against public officials, while preserving the resolution’s core aim. He expects a vote this session but seeks to avoid antagonizing allies by blocking appropriations.
Washington dispatch says the case Barnita vs Beverly, part of a major docket, was submitted on brief before April 17. Court delays and numerous important matters make a May 25 decision probable, with a ruling possibly delayed beyond this term.
Special correspondent reports John L Waller winning court awards in a reward claim and government men heading to Kansas City. Also notes Stes Winslow's Soothing Group used for children and a medicine bottle priced at fifty five cents for diarrhoea relief.
Akron May 2 Attorney Thoms L Childs has filed a libel suit for 50000 against Judge Voris alleging judicial utterances on the bench. Romulus Cotell, the alleged murderer, sought access but was denied, with Voris citing state propriety. Ed Voris and Harry Musser counsel for the defense faced an indignation meeting as the case moved toward the grand jury. The piece notes strong protest from local lawyers and hints at unprecedented action in courts.
The Grand Army of the Republic encampment set for St Paul next September shows two eastern candidates in the field for commander in chief. Daniel R. Ballou of Rhode Island and John Linthen of Pensacola vie for the top post with state backing and veteran credentials. Ballou, a lawyer and former Rhode Island legislator, has long been active in G.A.R. circles and the Rhode Island department backing, while Linthen, a New Hampshire veteran and political figure, draws broad support from New Hampshire and beyond. The G.A.R. counts about 200,000 members, with a historical line of commanders from Auriol to Logan, Devens, Alger, and others.
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