Extra Session Hopes Rise in Olympia Politics
In Olympia on February 25, radical railroad commissionists gain ground in the House while railroads control the Senate. Governor Mead’s stay, tax relief talk, and oil market manipulation by the Standard are cited as key factors shaping the legislative standoff and regional protests.
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Olympta
Railroad Commission
Checker Board of Politica
Earie
House Committee
J Grosseup
Northern
Attorney Cott
Kansas Farmer Proved a Tartar in Oil Boom
Topeka dispatch describes West of Peru Kansas who joined the oil boom, formed holdings producing about 1000 barrels daily, and exposed Standard Oil practices. He notes locals faced pressure with blank receipts and signed tickets, contrasting with Kansas methods. West, a persuasive figure, questions the legality of signing blank receipts.
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Topeka
Kan
West
Peru
Ts Oas
Standard Hi Company
Tartar
Standard
Wen
The
Kansas
Chief of Police Issues New Pool Hall Order
The police chief issued an order restricting pool rooms near the university citing concerns over youths frequenting the establishments. Patrolman Hrafford's investigation spurred the move after residents described the area as an evil resort for young men. Stanton, owner of the billiard hall, met with the chief claiming compliance with the law.
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Delaney
Hrafford
Charles H. Stanton
Tranell
Stanton
Property owners win temporary injunction over East Greens Lake boulevard assessment
W A Kenney A J West and A J Britts for 300 landowners secured a superior court injunction restraining the city from collecting the assessment on lands in the East Greens Lake boulevard district. The order is returnable March 1. Plaintiffs say the levy was illegal and not based on distance and that 96000 for surveying costs was not used for that purpose.
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W. A. Kenney
A. J. West
A. J. Britts
Greens Lake Boulevard
Superior Court
Hawley applies for track work and tunnel on Lenora street
Contractor Hawley asked the board of works for permission to lay dump car tracks on Lenora street and to tunnel under Western avenue. He is digging 100000 yards for the second avenue regrade and uses a counterweight wagon on the incline to haul empty cars. Dirt is dumped into the Great Northern at Fatters avenue. Hawley seeks to substitute cars for wagons. In a separate event, 2000 plus grammar school pupils heard a Lewis and Clarke expedition lecture at the high school with stereopticon views from Mrs. Reed and recitations by Miss Considine and Mr. Gibson.
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Hawley
Board of Works
Lenora Street
Western Avenue
Second Avenue
First
Western Avenues
Great Northern
Fatters Avenue
Grammar School
J. A. Reed
Florence Considine
Grant Gibson
Saunderson School of Expression
Considine
Wanamaker's Sunday School Leads World with 2700 Members
Former Buffalo sheriff Frank T. Coppins heads the second largest Sunday school with 1400 members in Buffalo New York. He is a close friend of Wanamaker and often discusses school topics while knowing each pupil by name and location.
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Buffala
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Frank T. Coppins
John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Coppins
Wanamaker
Buffalo
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg Co Opens New Office at 1629 Second Ave
The Wheeler and Wilson Manufacturing Company has opened an office at 1629 Second Avenue to meet customers old and new. They advertise bargains on slightly used and shop worn machines and sell needles and parts for all makes.
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Wheeler & Wilson Mie. Co
Second Avenue
The Direct Primary Bill Campaign Appeals to Voters
A call to support a direct primary system urges voters to petition state officials for a law allowing individual choice of nominees. It argues current caucuses and conventions trade delegates and limit voice, proposing one primary per position with direct ballot. Citizens are urged to act now and mail in the coupon.
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Pris Maries
Olympia
Kansas Oil Field Named Biggest High Grade District
The Kansas oil field near Paola extends across eastern Kansas into Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Experts note 3,000 to 4,000 wells with paraffin-base oil of high value and even distribution. some wells yield up to 40 barrels daily, most around five. Nearly all wells are pump-driven.
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Kansas Oil Field
Chanute
Kan
Paola
Kansas City
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Kansas
Kansan Senator Porter Pushes State Refinery Bill
Staff Correspondent reports Senator S. M. Porter, a tall Kansan from oil regions, authored a refinery bill aimed at curbing Standard Oil. Porter argues the measure will lower refined oil prices, create small Kansas refineries, and include other laws like a maximum freight rate bill. He denies socialism, cites federalism, and notes the bill was prompted by high prices and alleged abuses by monopolies. The piece also mentions Olympia actions on a joint resolution seeking constitutional amendments for presidential terms and direct election.
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Standard Oil Company
Standard
Porter
Kanans
Kansas
Trusta
Olympia
Bartlett
House
Paris fashions guide motor wear for approaching spring
The article surveys stylish auto wear for women as spring arrives, noting fur coats and rugs fade, replaced by rubber capes, long silken coats, and leather outfits. It highlights Paris influence with russet brown leather motor coats, plum kid ensembles, Norfolk jackets, gauntlet gloves, and circular cloaks, emphasizing practicality like pockets and dust protection.
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Paris
Norfolk
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Levin
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Stall
Seattle Star
OU Producers’ Association
Trust
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Washington St
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Pike Street
Corner Fifth
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King County
J. J. Smith
A. T. van de Vanter
O. A. Tucker
A. Bear
William H. Moore
W. G. Potts
RM. Kinnear
EB. Balmer
M. M. Mesritk
W. W. Brown
W. H. Clark
Thos. Dobson
Joseph Irving
David McVay
G. Erickson
F. A. Twitchell
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