Missouri Franchise Tax Bill Sparks Senate Clash
In Jefferson City on Feb 21 Senator Martin from Saline introduced a tax on franchises, but illness kept him from the floor as Judge Williams’ substitute drew Governor Dockery's support. The senate debated delays, printing, and action as supporters pressed for prompt passage amid a heated scene.
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Walker
Dowell
Wm. Phelps
Davisson
Judge Williams
Missouri Exhibit Debate in House on Buffalo Measure
Jefferson City February 21. The appropriation for a Missouri exhibit at Pan-American and the South Carolina expositions was debated in the house Wednesday and the bill made a special order.
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Buffalo
South Carolina
Missouri Pacific contract fuels Sedalia Jefferson City clash
City records reveal a 1873 contract among Atlantic Pacific and Pacific railroads tying two Sedalia divisions to Missouri Pacific. It would bar new shops elsewhere from St Louis to Kansas City, impact local jobs, and risk $30,000 bonds plus 10 percent interest while detailing land reversions and tax duties.
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Kansas
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Missouri Pacific System
J. D. Crawford
Pacific Railroad
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George W. Cummings
Atlantic Pacific and Pacific Railroad of Missouri
Jefferson City
Wichita's rough frontier days and Carrie Nation era
The piece recalls Wichita Kansas in the 1870s with wide airline streets, open gambling, and saloons, contrasting it with now and Carrie Nation's saloon closures. It describes gunless men becoming feared in a rough town, cavalry-like invasions, and a violent, unsettled era ending with unresolved pursuit and dust.
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Wichita
Kansas
Carrie Nation
Missouri River
Faulkner Convicted of Murder Faces Death Sentence in Dallas
Eugene Faulkner, formerly of Warrensburg Missouri, is sentenced to death for first degree murder in Dallas County Texas for the burning of Constable Pate Bain during the Dec 3 1900 crime. Accomplices Will and Drew Pruitt testified for the state while Chapman Renner received life terms.
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Eugene Faulkner
Warrensburg
Pate
Ber
Criminal District Court
Will
Drew Pruitt
John Chapman
William Renner
Chapman
Faulkner
Bain
Texas
Johnson
Fort Worth
Present Session Sparks Name Bearers Fight Today
The text hints at a push to bear a name during the current session with Anido’s friends promising a strong fight this afternoon. It reflects political maneuvering and organized support surrounding a naming action.
Separate coach bill defeats in Missouri Senate
Missouri Senate votes down Senator Walker's separate coach bill which would have required racial segregation on railway cars. Debate includes senators recounting intimate ties with Black staff and memories of childhood on ancestral farms.
Rail shops to be used for car building and engines
The M. K. T. shops will build cars for both roads and the Pacific shops will build engines, increasing the force at both locations.
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Pacific
Saloons Ordered Closed Clash Over Smallpox in Petersburg
In Petersburg Indiana a Town Board revival closure over smallpox sparked a clash with local ministers who demand saloons shut too. Ministers vow a Carrie Nation brigade to close saloons tomorrow if officials refuse. Women support the ministers as the board closes schools and postpones meetings until smallpox ends.
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Carrie Nation Brigade
Too Green to Burn by Fiery School Escape
Miss Leota Bradley avoided serious harm when a hot sack wrapped in a cloth began burning in her baggy as she rode home from Kiowa High School. She dumped the sack, stomped out flames in snow, then smothered further flames on her quilt and skirt, rolling in the snow to extinguish them.
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Leota Bradley
Pan American exposition to open gates on Sundays
Buffalo February 21. The Pan American exposition will open its gates on Sundays starting with the first Sunday after the opening. Management will not discuss the subject further.
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Buffalo
Elocutionary Contest at First M E Church
Pupils of Mrs Offield present an elocutionary contest at the First M E Church on Thursday evening February 28 1901.
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Offield
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