Senate Committees Name King Chairman of Rail Road Panel
In the state legislature a major committee update places L P King of Bow County as chairman of the railroads committee. The document lists members across numerous panels including taxation, public health, education, and industry, reflecting a broad committee structure for the session.
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Senate
Wna
Senor Kins
Bowley County
Offas
Leweluing
Afverneen Apne
Eens Sinehams Waecey
Abbas ‘Bitter
Sy Seeit
Henson
A Caldwell
Mathwws
Shatier
Luter
Campbell
Benson
Tyrur
Orp
Tamper
Braddock
Sa.i Masufactories
Jek
Crossan
Forney
Hessin
Jobo
Ferrety
Camp Peene Ati Hote
Rims
Hutu
Bokayung
Crigvan
Pilly
Poitchard
Arsnetrong
Hoetepick
Mitwr
Lapeer
Hyun
Besson
Pout
Uae
Jo Ing Shafter
Pisid
Suine
Andereon
Hesse
Enithed Tilte
Purrelly
Caktwelt
Rick Aesimont
Lupfer
Hal Fogan
Dimmer Craddock
Seeyr Povih Hilsh—Munna
Pritchard Reser
Senate Officers Retain Last Season Staff
The senate today decided to retain all employees from last season. Elected officers include Secretary M Watson Hutchinson, Assistant Secretary A A George Cherryvale, Sergeant-at-Arms Satan Gray Ly Fitzdandleto A 2 Grier Sewell, Clerk W W Moore Inda, Postmaster W F West, and numerous assistants, clerks, and pages across Kansas locations. Several posts were to be elected or clarified, with names ranging from Ottawa to Topeka and Clay Center.
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Senate
Ms Follwen
M. Watson
Hutchinson
A A. George
Cherryvale
Satan Gray
Ly Fit Dandlanto A
Grier Sewell
S. W. Chase
Win
Senate stethoerapher—Th Be Elected, Dovket Clerk —W. W. Moore
Inda
Ee Miets Baten
WL Shaffer
Port Scott
N. B
W. K. W Loofsarrow
At- Gund Tionk Mure
FO. Ryan
Clay Conter
Araietait
Henry Harvey
Janilore
H. Hf. Bolen
Harri Jame Mitchell
Peter Peka
Tommy Martin
Topeka
Charles Grigory
Clay Center
Harvey Tm Francv
Kansas City
James A. Lupier
Larned
Leon Stipp
Ottawa
Samuel Bond
Shawnee County
Sucker
House Officers Keep Old Officers For Session Reopens
A caucus in the Haw state library room decided the mid officers and employed will stay in place. The group named Representatives Gonino Farrell Doyle Hibner Maney Metader and four others to form a committee to report when reconvened. Officials present include Clerk CHpin Sergeant at arms Dineen and a list of clerks and aides.
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Haw State Library
Revaber
Gonino
Farrell
Doyle
Hibner
Maney
Metader
Chpin
Atartis Dineen
Hare Bocyee
Local Postal and Office Staff List Fragment
Fragmentary OCR shows a long roster of postal and office staff roles including doorkeeper, assistants, messenger, postmistress, clerk, pages, and janitor with several surnames and initials. The readable names include Henkes, Everly, Dick, Leaf, Johnson, Campbell, Riley, Phinney, and Trueblood among others, suggesting a municipal or organizational staff roll.
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L. Griley
A Danton
Virell Carr
Chester Ingie
J. McCarthy
Otis Royce
KR. Phinney
BR. Trueblood
C. Sees
Matheny
W. A
SoBrides
Tipshaws
Rae Dradshaw
Governor Smith Resigns From Santa Monica Home
Los Angeles Dec 11 The resignation of Andrew J Smith governor of the Soldiers home at Santa Monica is accepted and will take effect March 31 508 He cites two attempted suicides at Leavenworth Kansas and Santa Monica as reasons and says his family urged retirement to private life.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Andrew J. Smith
Soldiers’ Home
Santa Monica
Prince George of Groove Lands in Crete Amid Guards
Prince George of Groove, high commissioner of the powers, arrives at Suda Hay Crete on December 21 escorted by British, French, Russian, and Italian ships. A royal salute greets him and a large crowd crowds the procession through the city to the church and government building where Crete’s flag is raised.
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Eine Ps
Me nomination for secretary of the interior confirmed
The Senate confirmed Me nomination at H A Rock of Sussouri to be secretary of the interior. Ethan Allen Hitchcock, named today, will succeed Secretary Blisso. Hitchcock, born in Mobile and with Vermont roots, has connections abroad and a background in plate glass manufacturing.
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Senate
H. A
Butch
Rock of
Sussouri
Interior
Ethan Allen Hitchcock
Blisso
St Lomia
Persia
Preva'yneg
Kithan Alten
Whcunderons
Hitchock
Recepaire Plate Glass
Hos
Vermont
Witehanck
Bor
Mobile
St. Petersburg
Asporath
Alton Sold to Union Pacific and Partners
New York reports on Wall Street that the Chicago and Alton Railway has been sold to Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Baltimore and Ohio interests. The sale price is said to be 373 on the stock. George Gould, president of Missouri Pacific, declined to comment when asked about the report.
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New York
Wall Street
Chicago and Alton Railway Company
Union Pacfic
Minsouit Pacific
Baltimore and Ohio
George Gould
Missouri Pacific
Auditorium Fund Dispute Among Local Associations Over Picnic Proceeds
The Grocers association and the Trades Assembly report $13 earmarked for the auditorium from last August’s picnic. The Karni val Knights and the auditorium fund share the proceeds, with $413 set aside for the latter. Internecine conflict halts further action as committees refuse to release funds, two organizations seek to allocate the money to their own causes unless the auditorium responds soon.
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Grocers’ Association
Trades Assembly
Grocers’ and Trades Assembly
Karnival Knights
Suditorium
Burns Its Books In Record of Standard Oil Probe
Cleveland reports a dramatic move in the Standard Oil investigation as Attorney General Monett begins taking depositions to prove a plan to destroy books connected to the case. The action aims to illustrate alleged tampering with records and the scope of the inquiry widens.
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Cleveland, O
Ueht
Monett
Supreme Court
Mes Barnum Weds Again Baron Orengiann in Paris
New York dispatch says Phineas T. Tharntin widow, second wife, now married to Baron Alexander Orengiann, a French nobleman in Paris. The notice outlines prior marriages and notes travel dates with holiday sailings and fares within a limited distance, mentioning sea trips and a round trip price.
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Marristi
Alexander Orengiann
New York
Phineas T. Tharntin
Laken
Populist Party Urges Unity Amid Party Split in Kansas
In a continuation from the first page, speakers push for a Lewelling led party while noting attempts to form a Leedy faction. They state many Kansans from both major parties favor reform measures and criticize leaders for steering the movement toward individuals. The Populist Party promises to remain a people’s party, declining to aid candidate-centered rather than issue-driven efforts.
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Leedy Hee
Tnder
Kansas
Kansan
Inaugural Ball Plans Cancelled For Governor Stanley
A reception only will mark Governor Stanley’s inauguration as the Inaugural Committees vote against an inaugural ball. Semis alah anqaee ehneer Ce held a rare evening arranging ceremonies while Methodist women’s group declines. The General J Hanson and Abe Steinberg lead the committees selecting subgroups to manage ceremonies and invitations for December 20 events.
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Stanley
Semis
Fieelsian
Marion
Utah
Prana
J. Hanson
Izeores W.'crave
MC. Ficksian
Buward Wider
Lave
Dana
D. Henderson
Abe Steinberg
Conall
A. Troutan
A. P. Shreve
Sena
Linus Mokestey
Meneracia
Tenry Worrall
George Stone
Omer Rwayer
Fia
McKievar
Banna Chien Brome
Reading Clerk Vacancy Stirs Legislature Race
The Reading Clerk post in the upcoming legislature proves hard to fill as Republicans hunt a competent voice. Ten candidates listed with no clear favorite while Sol Long, Charley Martin, and Lew Sears are discussed amid a flurry of replacements and potential shifts in the pension offices.
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Ofter
Popullar House
Sol
Rome
Sol Long
Charley Martin
Long
Republican House
Railroad Bill Dominates Legislature's Return to Session
Lawmakers debate prioritizing a railroad bill to fulfill pledges and then adjourn. Governor Lesdy is blamed for assembling the body to focus solely on rail reform, with many fearing tangles or failure if broader issues are tackled now. Representative Lambert urges swift completion of the rail measure before any other action. Senator Reser agrees adjournment after the rail bill, though he would like other laws passed, doubting feasibility this session.
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Lesdy
Abilene
Railraad
Reser
Saline County
Richter Declares Senate Won’t Strip His Appointments
H S Richter, private secretary and aide to the lieutenant governor, disputes rumors that the Populist majority in the state senate will bar him from appointing his clerk messenger and pages at the session opening. He expresses confidence senators will refrain from abusing their power and calls the report a joke.
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Senate
Mercenaer
Pegs
Mohle
Republicans Form Senate Caucus For Legislative Session
The Republican senators and representatives met at the Copeland last night and organized for the coming session. G. Z. Lamb of Woodson county was named chairman and E. D. McKeever of Shawnee county secretary. The caucus adjourned to 2:30 this afternoon due to few Republicans being in the city.
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Copeland
Cnucusing
Wholesale goods sale listing with varied fabrics and garments
A dense catalog style notice outlining prices for fans umbrellas gloves mittens and various textiles. Items include colored dress goods black silks waist silks fur sets fur muffs infant wear fancy hosiery silk petticoats winter skirts aprons linens bed spreads blankets eiderdown comforts and ladies wraps suits and pillows with wide price ranges.
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F. Maslin
Trial transcript highlights honesty questions in Topeka case
Testimony centers on handwriting experts and reputations for truth. Bank officials Freemen and Hughes discuss letter authorship while witnesses including Jamison Bivens Barker and Harbaugh collaborators defend or question the detective's veracity. Cross examinations probe whether the letter could be forged and the integrity of key locals in Lawrence.
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Freemen
Speed Hughes
Bank of Topeka
Freeman
Ferom
William Henderson
Jonal Bank
Johnson Jordan
Jordan
400 Club
W. J. Jamison
Q—Iid
Fred Freemans
Hayden
Bins
George A. Barker
Lawreate
Dell Narbaush
Barker
Chris Armstrong
Hagen
Bowersock
Ioell Harbaugh
Bur
Monewe
Eiret
Hurksueh
Lawrenise
Mtr
Harhader
Albert 2
Clariy
Tawrenem
Sext
Dell
Obria Armstrong
Armstrong
Harbaugh
Tomsider
Au Vivom
Seiten
Sxonags Aia
Carmen
Lawrence
Cat
Baugh
H. Clark
Wm. Beal
Lawrence Liveryman
Godard
Brown
Dell Harbaugh
Topeka
Lawrence Park Work and Water Company Testimony
Shanklin testified on Har haush's reputation and questioned Guotee P. Ware about Carter’s role in the city parks in April and May 1808. Carter was said to have supervised prisoners in the park, with a detailed time book showing dates. Johnson of St Joe Water Co described June and July work, concluding prosecution rested.
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Shanklin
Union Pacific
Lawrence
Harhaush
Guotee P. Ware
Carter
Wes Cornelius Carter
Safford
Ware
Lawrence Park
J.A. Johnson
St. Joe Water Company
The
Water Company
Joe Smothers
Ao Company
Gollow Laws
Topeka
Johnson
Jermone
Godard
Mary Wyatt
Grace Colling
Pension amendment to extend Confederate veteran benefits
Washington Dec 21 Senator Butler has given notice of an amendment to the pension appropriation bill. The proposal would extend current pension laws to invalid soldiers widows minor children and other dependents regardless of whether the veteran served for the Union or Confederacy. No back pensions for those who served in the Confederacy prior to passage would be paid. benefits would apply only after the bill becomes law.
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Washington
Butler
Mose
RETIREMENT OF JUDGE FOSTER FAVORED IN SENATE COMMITTEE
Nashington Dec 2 The house committee on judiciary reported favorably Senator Baker's bill for retirement of Federal Judge Foster of the Topeka district The measure passed the senate before and faces a short session path They expect the president will appoint a successor Former Judge Horton is mentioned but faces opposition from Senator Taker and Republicans Foley Yuker speculation continues
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Committee On Judiciary
Baker
Bill Nashington
House
Judiciary
Foster
Topeka
Senate
Bue
Taker
Broderick
Judge Horton
Kansas
Tisker
Yuker
Senate Woes Open Path for J Ralph Burton in Ablcene
The senate struggle creates an opening for J Ralph Burton of Ablcene as leadership fights stall the plan. Outcome hinges on the White House battle and the fighting stance against the obstruction.
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Senate
J. Ralph Burton
Ablcene
Shot in the Dark A 12 Year Old Boy Wounded
Victor Campbell, 12, son of railroad commissioner William Campbell, was shot in the hand near 106 Prospect Street. A second Dumont boy was grazed in the shoulder as three shots rang out. The wounded boy hid details from his father, and a drunken man on Tenth Street pursued the younger Campbell back toward Clay Street before fleeing. Campbell seeks arrest of the assailant.
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Victor Campbell
William Campbell
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Tenth
Clay Street
Holdura
Vider
Campbell
Market report notes mixed grain prices and sparse trading
The market report covers wheat corn and barley with price fluctuations and light trading. Wheat opened lower with some recovery amid cash price talks. Corn and oats show steady to firm tones. livestock receipts are moderate and markets remain cautious with mixed signals across regions.
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Argentina
Laingmore
Corthwessorh
Cevalnth
Ira
Minneapolis
Duluth
Fent
Max
Sipige
Oxia
Falrig
Gartuw
May Park
Selowes Beg
Iy Elba
Rarley
Alfie
Atec
Shasember
Stic
Timothy
Market Report Teems With Prices and Receipts Amid Trading
A compact overview shows New York money market activity and sugar, wheat, oats and other commodity receipts. Northwestern and Chicago shipments are listed with rail and port data, noting Minneapolis and Duluth totals and regional price movements.
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Iemehs
Lear
Tipeka
Missing Classified Fragments and Requests For Books and Rent
Fragmentary notice requests Christmastine books and general sale items. Mentions need for a Kansas Ave location and a rental house. Content is garbled but indicates sale and rental inquiries without clear entities or outcomes.
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L. P. King
Senator Forney
Ways and Means
V. Moudlea
Junction
Senslerk
S. B. Wood
Cottonwood Palla
Poeta Ak Cefferene Tincoin
Alla C. Gregg
Gar- Copy
Clark
W. EH
Grow
Winitold
Crete
Prince George
Hitchcock
Alton
Mo. Pac. Interests
Burns Its Books
Oil Trust
Barnum
Harry Richter
MILLS-ADAMS @o
George J. Barber
Fred H. Clark
Judge Foster
Today’s Market Report
Associated Preas
State Journal
Chicago Livestock Market
Ura. Dee
Epansas City
Hresh
Starkit Sheady
Iorae
Tive
Tee Et Monty
Stomey
Sochselubty
Silvar-Sil
New Is
Ragistorest
Oapen Tns
Bewi Geemieeiwe
Pathe Uese
Sugar Market
Elephans
Ets Aury
Weiy
Hily Hiss
Psaeenka
Bratier
Kausas
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