Cost to run Kansas for two years tops $1.76 million
Estimates from the house ways and means committee set an appropriation of 1,759,650 dollars to cover state running expenses for the next two fiscal years. Based on last year’s valuation of 325,880,747 dollars, a five mill levy would be required to raise the funds, with numerous line items listed for offices, courts, asylums, and other state functions.
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Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee
Conflagration Destroys Buildings in Independence
A furnace origin fire in a Independence building destroyed two two story business blocks and wiped out J. M. Anderson's dry goods stock and Abe Gottlieb's clothing stock. Adjacent stores sustained smoke and water damage. Total losses estimated at 55000 dollars.
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Independence
J. M. Anderson
Abe Gottlieb
Gas Right of Way Bill Sought by Campbell from Fort Scott
Representative Campbell of Fort Scott introduced a bill authorizing condemnation of right of way for natural gas pipelines in Kansas. The measure mirrors Ohio and Indiana law and aims to access Allen county gas fields. The Murray law penalties could double for each offense, potentially raising jail days and fines. A Sedgwick farmer, Lewis M. Trexler, died before signing a mortgage in Wichita. Governor Stanley plans to delay appointments, awaiting legislative adjournment. Rumors place S. M. Fox of Manhattan as adjutant general, with no word on others.
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Ohio
Indiana
Allen County
Kansas
Lewis M. Trexler
Sedgwick County
Wichita
Miami County
Joseph V. Quarles
United States
Wisconsin
Caroline Saunders
Lawrence
Clay Center Dispatch
Anna Finn
Leavenworth
Topeka
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
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David L. Campbell
War Department
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Newport News
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Kansas Editorial Association
Kansas City
Goddard
Washington
Dick Meyers
Wellington
Horton
Early Kansas capitals and Topeka chosen
Recording of Kansas state capital history notes Gov. Reeder establishing office in Leavenworth and later state business moving through Shawnee Mission, Pawnee, Lecompton and Lawrence. Wyandotte constitution fixed Topeka as temporary capital, with a 1551 vote making it permanent. Also mentions Missouri Pacific and Iola rapid transit deal ending an electric line plan.
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Kansas
Leavenworth
Reeder
Shawnee Mission
Pawnee
Lecompton
Lawrence
Topeka
Missouri Pacific Railway Company
Iola
They Have Stolen a River River tax battle in Arkansas valley
The house passed Representative Babb's bill to empower county commissioners along the Arkansas river to levy a tax to contest Colorado farmers' use of water for irrigation. Babb warned that during the June rise the valley was sub irrigated and now only a sand bed remains of the river.
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House
Babb
Arkansas River
Colorado
Kansas Has Had Thirteen United States Senators
A historical list states Kansas has had thirteen U S senators with names including Lane Pomeroy Ross Crozier Caldwell Harvey Plumb Persins Martin Biker Incalls Peffer Harris and Cr crocker. It notes Lane died by suicide and several listed are deceased.
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Kansas
United States
James H. Lane
Samuel G. Pomeroy
Lane
Edward Ross
Ross
Robert Crozier
Alexander Caldwell
James M. Harvey
Preston P. Plumb
Bishop W. Persins
John Martin
Lucien Biker
Pomeroy
John J. Incalls
William A Peffer
Incalls
W. A. Harris
Peffer
Crumb
Perkins
Crocler
Leavenworth federation to fund library with gift drawing
The Leavenworth Federation of Women’s Clubs plans a public library from proceeds of a gift drawing modeled after Kansas City’s convention ball event. Seven building lots a purebred Hereford heifer and a full blood Berkshire hog plus many smaller prizes have been donated for the raffle.
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Leavenworth
Leavenworth Federation of Women’s Clubs
Kansas City
Topeka Licensing Joints Tumble in Whisky Sales
Topeka drug stores report a drop in whisky sales as the city enforces monthly license fines. Police court records show $2,007.58 in fines last month, with $2,050 paid by 20 jointkeepers.
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Topeka
Miss Jessie Hamilton Named Kansas Rep to Oread Institute
Gov Stanley appoints Miss Jessie Hamilton of Winfield as Kansas representative to the Oread Institute in Worcester Massachusetts. The institute allows each state to send one young woman annually, educated along industrial lines free of cost to the state and the appointee.
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Gov. Stanley
Winfield
Kansas
Oread Institute
Worcester
Mass
State health funds questioned over livestock spending claim
A state health circular alleges Kansas spends more on livestock health than on human health. It cites last year’s allocations: $5,000 for the livestock sanitary board plus mileage, versus $2,100 for the state board of health.
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State Board of Health
Kansas
Livestock Sanitary Board
Eureka School Superintendent Arrested After Whipping Case
School Superintendent G A Bower of Eureka city schools was arrested on a complaint by W E Doud alleging excessive whipping of Doud's 12 year old son. Bower posted bond for the April term of district court.
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Eureka
W. E. Doud
Dound
Jaquina Cultivating a 1900 Fusion Ticket Bid
E Jaquins of Cowley County quietly builds a lieutenant governor bid on a fusion ticket for 1900. Mon Jaquins is labeled a populist though he once belonged to the Democratic Party and still claims ties to it.
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E. Jaquins
Cowley County
Mon. Jaquins
Hearing From Constituents On Prohibition Re Submission
In Topeka legislators routinely receive long petitions from home voters opposing or supporting the re submission resolution on prohibition. The daily petitions reflect ongoing public interest and pressure as the measure sits for debate and decision.
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Topeka
Mother Bickerdyke Home In Ellsworth Carelosing Widows
The state funded the Mother Bickerdyke home at Ellsworth with 36000 dollars for 26 widows of old soldiers who are friendless. Inmates pay one dollar per week toward their care as pensions support them. Woodson County undertakes a new courthouse project in Yates Center, a 30000 dollar bond approved facility. Construction will start soon. The brick building measures 76 by 86 feet and will include stone trimming and modern heating.
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Ellsworth
Woodson County
Yates Center
Public library planned for Girard Kansas
Kansas items summarize local developments across counties. Highlights include a new public library planned for Girard, horse thefts north of Lawrence, a 30-year tenure of a Emporia constable, bond sales and tobacco revenue notes, legal judgments, and shifts in state governance.
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Lawrence
Tiger” Johnson
Emporia
Wamego
Miami County
Eaftleroorn
Sam L. Johnson
Troy
Madison Bank
Beattie
Grinnell
Butler
Kansas County
Wyandotte
Hanover
Washington County
John Krebs
Junction City
Lizzie Craig
New York considers censor for public amusements
Senator Grady prepares a bill to create a censor of public amusements in New York. The official would review plays songs and dances eight days before performances and grant or deny permits within three days. Managers producing unapproved material face misdemeanor charges including possible imprisonment on Blackwell's Island and a 3500 fine.
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New York
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Office of Censor of
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Blackwell’s Island
Australian federation progresses with capital plan
Melbourne reports a united agreement among colonial premiers on federation bill questions. Federal capital to be in New South Wales at least 100 miles from Sydney. Parliament to convene in Melbourne until a capitol building is erected with a two-house system and an absolute majority rule for inter-house differences. Spaniards Push Cuba annexation to US as 400,000 Spaniards align with wealth Cubans. Nebraskan colonel Stotzenburg removal urged after dissatisfying charges. Regular soldiers abroad in robust health. one January death. Gas explosion in Etna, Pittsburgh kills one, injures several. cause a gas leak. McKinley thanks Gomez for pacification efforts in Cuba. message relayed by John Hay.
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Victoria
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Federal Territory
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Sydney
Senate
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New York
New York World
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United States
Revolutionary Party
Death rate falling in Havana amid sanitation push
Washington reports Secretary Alger received a telegram from Gen. Ludlow, governor of Havana, showing a greatly improved sanitary condition. January death rate 40 percent below last year due to street and house cleaning, isolation of infections, vigilant disease control, medicine, supplies, and food for the starving.
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Washington
Alger
Ludlow
Havana
Second trial finds Jameson Crone guilty in false weights case
Hampton Louisiana February 4 The second trial of G C Jameson and W C Crone for using false weights at Dows ended with a verdict of guilty after the jury was out a little over an hour Crone worked for Jameson in the grain business and both are indicted in the case
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Whitaker
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Jameson
Possible Alaska Territory Slice Might Go to Britain
A Washington dispatch reports that the sub committee favors ceding a Klondike entrance slice of Alaska to Great Britain in the Anglo-American treaty. The plan would likely place Skaguay and Dyea under British control while preserving American headwaters of the Lynn Canal.
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Chicago Tribune
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Klondike
Great Britain
Anglo-American Commission
Skaguay
Dyea
Lynn Canal
Indian Treaty Completes Dawes Creek Settlement
The Dawes and Creek commissions completed their treaty, allotting tribal lands among citizens with an appraisal and non taxable allotments for two years or until title transfers. Forty acres per allotment are alienable for 21 years, tribal courts regain limited jurisdiction, and executive, legislative, and modified judicial powers continue to a final allotment. The Creek nation remains outside state or organized territory without consent, except within the five civilized tribes and nearby smaller tribes.
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Muscogee
I.T
Judicial Department
Five Civilized Tribes
Refriger ator ship Celtic arrives in port after Atlantic Pacific run
The refriger ator supply ship Celtic, which left New York on October 12 for San Francisco, arrives with Oregon and Iowa. She supplied 10,000 pounds of mutton and 8,000 pounds of fresh beef to battleships. The Ocevan parted at Callao, turning toward Honolulu. The Iowa expected February 7.
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Celtic
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Oregon
Iowa
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Pacific
Ocevan
Callao
Honolulu
Mixed News From Samoa and U S Rail Debt Rise
Reports from Apia Samoa dated January 24 note no new major fighting and ongoing pillage including the home of the late Robert Louis Stevenson. In Washington the public debt at January 31 stood at 1 152 624 750 dollars, up 23 445 464 for the month due to bond redemptions for the railroads. Also up from St Louis are details of a man eating matches and a hotel fire at Oxford hotel causing evacuations and narrow escapes.
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Auckland
N. Z
Apia
Washington
Central, Western
Union Pacific
Last Year Spelter Production Shows Rise to 115399 Tons
Washington February 2. The geological survey’s preliminary 1898 spelter production report records 115,399 short tons, up 15,419 from 1897. Breakdown includes eastern and southern states 8,631 Illinois and Indiana 47,103 Kansas 40,132 and Missouri 19,533.
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Geological Survey
United States
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Missouri
Fire destroys Gifford School in Urbana area Illinois
The Gifford school house near Urbana Illinois was totally destroyed by fire yesterday. Principal W P Andrews discovered the blaze in the basement and alerted teachers who calmly prepared pupils for swift dismissal as flames overtook the stairs and forced them through a wall of fire.
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Gifford
W. P. Andrews
Gomez Declares Unity With US On Cuban Reconstruction
General Maximo Gomez, Cuba’s army commander in chief, joined US plans to disband Cuban forces and distribute 3 010 000 for soldiers to return home. Porter's mission secured Gomez's cooperation, detailing fund distribution, arm surrender, and swift steps toward peace and Havana talks with Brooke. Gomez agreed to travel to Havana to meet Brooke and coordinate the process.
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Maximo Gomez
United States
Cuba
Robert P. Porter
McKinley
Gem Gomez
Maj
Gem
Gomez
Brooke
Gen. Gomez
President McKinley
Porter
Quesads
Havana
Gren. Brooke
Maxima Gomez
Supplies for Our Men at Manila
February 3 report from New York states the U S supply ship Solace sailed for Manila carrying seven army officers, 15 Annapolis cadets, and a large cargo for Admiral Dewey and the army. Included are ammunition, 10 inch rifles, 5 inch rapid fire guns, torpedo heads, dynamite, powder, machinery, refrigerating and condensing equipment, 500 live sheep, six milch cows, 200 barrels of flour, uniforms and clothing material.
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Manila
New York
United States
Solace
Annapollis
Admiral Dewey
Army
Can Stamp Out Smallpox in Manila Troops
Washington February 3 Surgeon General Sternberg expressed confidence in medical officers in Manila to stamp out smallpox among American troops. He cited successful vaccination isolation and quarantines as the defense and saw no reason for failure this time.
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Washington
Sternberg
Manila
Adams Poisoning Case Lights Path to Arrests
New York February 3 District Attorney Gardiner stated he expects to present evidence at the inquest showing the involvement of two or possibly three suspects in the Adams poisoning case. He claimed to have the necessary proof, linking a poison mailed to Cornish to the death of Mrs. Kate Adams on December 28.
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New York
Gardiner
Cornish
Kate Adams
Canfield Succeeds as Librarian Contender Named
New York February 3. It is announced on good authority that Dr. James I Canfield president of Ohio State University was submitted to the president for appointment as Librarian of Congress. Dr Canfield formerly led the University of Kane and the University of Nebraska.
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New York
James I. Canfield
Ohio State University
Congress
University of
Libel verdict for Hess against New York Press
The jury awarded Charles A. Hess, Republican leader of the Twenty-fifth district, $750 damages against the New York Press in a libel suit. Hess claimed $50,000, alleging the paper accused him of not being in the state, buying his nomination, and labeled him “the bosom and companion of a murderer.”
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Charles A. Hess
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