Senators to be chosen by people not legislatures
The article argues for direct election of U S senators by the people, noting repeated House support and Kansas Senate action to urge a constitutional amendment. It explains two amendment paths, urges Congress to submit, and contends popular election prevents deadlocks and scandals, citing Delaware as a case for change.
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Philadelphia Muguirer
United States
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Senate of
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Congress
Senate
House
Delaware
Washington
Prohibition Remains Firm in Kansas Says Daily News
Vermont and Kansas are contrasted over prohibition with Kansas shown as steadfastly maintaining the ban. The piece notes a failed constitutional convention effort as proof of strong local sentiment and concludes prohibition here to stay despite outside pressure.
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Kansas
Signa
Prohitijon
Judge in St Louis halts railroad strike by injunction
A court injunction in St Louis stops a railroad strike, ending the immediate disruption. The piece notes that the disruption may shift to other channels as dissent remains, with a Populist voice cautioning about relying on safety valves.
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St. Louis
Eat at the Red Light the Best Place in Town
A brief note promotes a dining spot labeled Eat at the Red Light as the best local place in town, emphasizing its quality and appeal.
If We Only Understood McCalls Magazine Verse
A reflective poem urging readers to withhold harsh judgment and consider unseen motives behind actions. It argues that understanding life’s hidden forces would foster patience and compassion, prompting people to love one another more despite flaws.
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McCall's Magazine
Governor Bailey Plants A Garden At State House
Rural Kansan notes Governor Bailey, raised on a farm, plans a rear mansion garden in Topeka to showcase home gardening. He cannot move his Nemaha county farm, but will cultivate a half-acre at the executive mansion to set an example for Topeka residents.
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Kansan
Bailey
Kansas
Nemeha
Topeka
The Elkins Law and Rebates in Rail Freight
The Elkins anti-rebate act is highlighted as a rare effective reform in last congress. It ends secret discounts, forcing tariffs to be lowest legal rates. The Chicago Great Western cuts 30 percent for agricultural implement trust, illustrating the new law’s impact. The Vanguard press promotes socialism and a Clergy Number issue urging ministers to join, with a free March issue offer.
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Elkins
Chicago Great Western Railway
Agrcultural Implement Trust
Great Western
Vanguard
Vanguard Press
Green Bay
Wis
Property qualification curbs voting in New Hampshire amendment
Kansas Populist notes democracy gains as Rhode Island removes property tests, then warns of renewed limits as New Hampshire adopts an amendment requiring property qualification for voting. Emphasizes broader trend from expansion to restriction of suffrage.
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Rhode Island
South
New Hampshire
Kansas
Musings on Kansas senate and house politics by Jo McDill
The letter cites J A Ramsey praising the senate as a fine body while accusing the house of being controlled by Gy Leland. It notes pay disputes, mentions the Cy Leland house, and critiques “burn politicians.” It lists bills on stake eating anti slot machines stock yards and a governor salary raise plus other measures with constitutional doubts.
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J. A. Ramsey
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Kansas Senate
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House
Gy Leland
Remsey
Cy Leland
Ramaey
Wijmsey
Cy Lalawise
Leland
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