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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1896
Page
2
Washington reports reveal sharp split over the bankruptcy bill with advocates urging strict debt collection provisions and others pushing for a purely voluntary plan. Speakers argue the measure impacts Western debtors and creditors, with personal appeals and warnings that rigid reform could ruin honest trades.
The proposal from ex Lieutenant Governor Percy Daniels outlines a broad property tax aimed at funding pensions, veterans benefits, public works, and national defense. It includes graduated rates on estates, revenue distribution among states by valuation and population, and a new immigration tax of 200 per deed for adults and 100 per head for all immigrants over one year old, with expected legislative non-advancement this session.
Topeka hosts a state convention of the Ladies of AO W next Tuesday and Wednesday. About 150 delegates are expected to attend, with separate meetings in the Isdlew branch. Officers posted include Mrs May Rogers grand chief of honor and Mrs Anita Sauter Parsons grand lady cerimonies. Dr A H McLeod of Kansas City serves as grand medical ai rector. Local attendants and venues listed with numerous details.
Mise Lillian A Ashley of Pucadn8 sues Baldwin in San Francisco for 75 000 alleging basely deceiving her. Attorneys Crittenden Van Wyck Sterd Wood and Horry Be Highton represent Ashley while Baldwin seeks to delay, claiming impossibility of relaying evidence. Testimony expected from several witnesses as case drags on.
A group including A Law and residents of the West side push beautification plans for Topeka. They propose creating new park space along Day by 150 feet and extending improvements at surrounding streets, with community leaders like Mr Benedict and Mr Low endorsing the proposal. A public chart and interstate contest are noted at Sim's.
In a heated session, Senator Pettigrew urged delaying the bond vote until the measure passes, accusing opponents of stalling to thwart the treasury plan. Senator Hilton clashed, accusing Pettigrew of turning the debate into campaign material as discussions on contracting and administration figures intensified. Pettigrew signaled a possible vote the next day, while other senators argued over who should conduct the inquiry into bond issues.
Washington May 5 Congress debated the naval appropriation bill amid alarms of rising defense spending and looming revenue shortfalls. Critics warned that direct next year outlays plus sundry bills would push expenditures toward vast deficits, urging retrenchment while supporters argued for defense readiness and authorization of ships. The House vote defeated a motion on the Sayers amendment, and a conference with the Senate was requested.
George Shirk, former street vendor at Sloth and Hensas avenues, returns to Topeka after serving aboard the United States cruiser Newark. He has spent much time in South American waters and is granted leave every three months for good behavior. He wears a Beaman’s uniform he made himself and plans to reunite with his parents on Taylor Street before resuming duty aboard the ship open at Sims.
A man traveling with his wife and children on a Fourth Avenue car at Twenty third Street refuses to pay for his younger child. He offers two dimes for three riders, sparking a clash with the conductor over the missing fare. The conductor, aided by a police officer at Eighth Street, pressed the man to pay for the child’s fare. The scene ends with the child demanding a fare receipt as the car continues toward Bon Street.
Ida Greeley Als, a Trepton schoolteacher and secretary treasurer of a royal club, reportedly covered 15000 miles in travel marking a record for New Jersey women. She advocates sports, writes about women and bikes, and is known as an independent figure among Trenton’s Hicomer girls. Meanwhile Yale football attracts nearly all ready for practice as candidates report, focusing on conditioning, kicking, snapping, and passing.
A Memphis man recounts his wife’s breast cancer healing after using S. S. S. The ailment had left two holes in the breast, but after several bottles the cancer healed completely. The couple credits the remedy with permanent cure and praises its veget able composition. The ad claims multiple cures and offers free literature from Swift Specific Co. Atlanta Ga.
The Rock Island lines promote a May 6 excursion to Oklahoma Territory and surrounding areas with round trips and reduced rates. Details include ticket reservations through city agents, depots at Kansas avenues, and contact options for further information.
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