Contenders Eye Key Kansas House Posts in Topeka Race
Captain Stover pursues sergeant-at-arms and chief clerk posts as a crowded field grows. Names include Hall of Russell Dan Dyer McFarland Steve Cave Lome Jordan Skinner and George W. Duncan. Coleman of Clay Center weighs staff choices while other lawmakers and reps visit Topeka. Plausible contest mileage and a statewide banquet plan draw attention to party cohesion.
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T. &. Stover
Stover
House
Sehicni
Ola
Lincoln
Steve Cave
Haskell County
Lome’ Jordan
Lyona
John Skinner
Winfield
George W. Duncan
Arkansas City
Sherman County
Smith
Pawnee
Pure Food Bill Debate Resumes in House
Washington December 19 preliminaries opened the house session before resuming debate on the pure food bill. Bills were passed to establish Portal Port of Entry for smuggling and aid the Mia Indians. Remarks by Chandler Richardson and Scherm followed as Henburn closed debate. The first section was read for amendment and a motion to strike the enacting clause discussed. Secretary Game John H. Rhoades noted committee actions.
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Washington
Portal
Chandler
Richardson
Scherm
Henburn
Sogh Ab
John H. Rhoades
Legal tangled row over campaign sums and withdrawals
A tortured account describes updates to Welshmans campaign expense statements, Swayne’s objections, a withdrawn complaint with the county attorney, and Whetehiman changing mind about remedeing the statement. The report notes revised statements and added names while detailing the rationale behind expense reviews and the resulting actions in court.
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Matt Weightman
Pepin
Bokese
Welshman
Swayne
Wetehiman
Court Delays Damages Decision After 1900 Picketing Case
A judge deferred ruling on damages in a 1900 era incident involving malicious molestation disorderly picketing and intimidation. The court announced the decision would be considered at the next session.
State House Walks Amid Snow and Poor Conditions
The state house grounds show heavy snow on walks with three to four inches depth near the south steps. Cleanups by janitors and shovels are expected to improve conditions in a few minutes. Writ of Habeas Corpus Dismissed in New York Supreme Court as officials and arrestees interact in the case. Tower Presents Credentials at the palace with the full embassy staff present.
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State House
Oes
York
al Supreme Court
Dyene Iies
Tower
Prettin
Dee
Wittings
Star of Embassy
Chamber of Commerce adopts elastic currency plan
The chamber of commerce, in advocacy of a more elastic currency system, reports President Roosevelt received the proposal cordially. Gage and Rhoades later spoke with Chairman Fowler of the committee on banking and currency, whose views on the currency question were to be submitted to the Board for consideration.
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Roosevelt
Gage
Rhoades
Fowler
Nowse
Rte
Bowler
New Toys for Christmas Delight Women and Children
A Topeka report highlights a year of new Christmas toys aimed at women and children. Automobiles with rubber tires and wind-up chaffeurs mimic real cars, while toy animals, mechanical rickshaws, and banks with fortune telling features roll out. Banks and play sets invite frugal lessons and imaginative play, emphasizing girls as gift recipients with miniature furniture and complete dining room sets.
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Topeka
Hitle
Herrmann
Public Santa Claus proposal by F L Vandegrift
F L Vandegrift proposes a legislatively created public Santa Claus with annual funding to buy gifts for all, appoint district commissioners to decide need, and distribute by postmasters or private donors if needed. The plan aims to give poor and rich alike a fair Christmas and relieve postmen from bearing gift costs.
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F.L. Vandegrift
Ateblean
Metropolis Boxing Bout To Test Prize Fight Law
Matchmaker Considine says the McGovern Corbett bout will not be a prize fight under the rules. He maintains the bout will be held under different terms next Friday night, with the legal challenge to the boxing law in focus.
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Considine
Corbett-McGovern
Wiliam Corzidine
Metropolltan Athletic Duty
McGovern-Corbett
Ute
Donalding
McGovern
Corbett
Retains Williams as Coach for another year
The University of Minnesota Board of Athlete Control will keep HT. WH Slams as football coach at a salary of $2.0 with a $3500 advance and no managerial duties. HF. Luby is re-elected business manager. A dubious alibi theater, Ryno case reviewed with witnesses from Wichita and nearby towns.
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Williams
Minneapolis
Allan
University of Minne Doard
Slams
Luby
Jumbled Trial Testimony Describes Gunshot Wound
In disjointed testimony Maud Holmes identifies a gunshot injury and a wire screen fragment found in the wound. The defense calls Mrs Ryne whose account relates her being at home with him on the evening of July 6.
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Idius
de Rigpin Lark
Maud Holmes
Mra. Ryne
Mra. Rynr
Meffert Wins Point in Prohibition Writ Case
The Supreme Court allowed a writ of prohibition against enforcing an order stripping Dr. Meffert of his medical license. The order remains in effect until further court action or the merits of the appeal are decided. Meffert's lawyers sought a restraining order, but Judge Hexen had dissolved a similar order.
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Supreme Court
Meffert
State Medical Board
Haven
Wax
Hexen Hind
Redden
J J. Buck
Emporia
Snow Plows Failing to Clear Big Cheyenne Drift
Cheyenne Wyoming endures heavy snowfall with tempestuous wind creating a bilizard storm. By 10 o clock eight inches piled atop prior totals, blocking livestock access and threatening large scale disruption. Union Pacific rushed snow plows to clear tracks as damp snow clogs routes and visibility drops to around 200 feet.
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Cheyenne
Wic
Eorlier
Uion Pacific
Senate to take up Cuban reciprocity via lecture plan
Washington reports the president has decided not to send the Cuban reciprocity treaty to the House. The House may act on the reciprocity proposal as part of consideration for a necessary legislation to give effect to the treaty, with ratification by the Senate. Pr Quayle's lecture is set for tonight.
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Washington
Senate
Pr. Quayle
Gold Shipped to New Orleans and New York
Local banks transferred 250000 to New Orleans via the treasury. The treasury also made an additional shipment of R1M to New Orleans.
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New Orleans
New York
White Seeks Job After Notable Theatrical Run
In Topeto today White pursues new work, aiming for state employment or a related position. The figure known for earlier acclaimed theater work expresses desire for steady labor and indicates current ties to Rock ventures could aid in securing a role.
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White
Topeto
Stand bridge repair plan meets resistance from crew
A repair crew on a stand bridge project dislikes the travel requirements linked to the work. They fear conditions are worse than swampy places. The man desires a berth under the operating administration but has not secured funding or a role yet.
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Bae
Fowler Bill Is Reported Favorably In House
The house committee today reported favorably the Fowler currency bill introduced by Chatiman Fowler. The measure aims to regulate hunting and currency practices and moves toward consideration in the chamber.
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Fowler
Chatiman Fowler
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