New Idea In Railroad Damage Legislation and Appointments
Kansas legislature hears a bill by Representative Tapscott on fixed liquidated damages for railroad harm. Governor Leady names BM Bolan of Salina and C White(r) of Concordia to fill Norton and Neodesha seats on the state board of railroad matters. both are Populist ex-senators with annual salaries around 3,200 plus mileage and office. The governor, returning from Lawrence, notes the selections surprise some but meet with no complaints. From 16 applicants, George A. Clark of Junction City is favored for the remaining post by April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leady
BM. Bolan
Isid
Wovernor
George A. Clark
Junction City
Cattle Bill Spurs Railroads Liability Across Texas
The draft measure sets the value of various cattle breeds for railroad liability in livestock killings. It fixes prices for American, Texan, Mexican and other cattle, outlines payment by railroads, and names disinterested parties to fix value. It treats stock deaths as prima facie evidence of negligence, with liability at stake for owners and railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conterafon
Tepes
Texac
Senate Favors North and South Railroad Measure
The Kansas Senate approved a substitute resolution urging joint action with Texas and Oklahoma. It supports convening a conference to secure fair interstate freight rates, with a plan to form a conference committee and, if needed, consider building an inland railroad to the Gulf. The governor is to send copies to Texas and Oklahoma for legislative consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Poruiy
Kanan
Oklahoma
Balis
Galveston
Atlantic
Kansas
Senate of
Kunaia
House of Representativer
Kander
Interstate Commerce Commission
Mureaus
Scetieay
Texas
Territory of
Harris Denounces Uninvited Citizens Before Committees
United States Senator W. A. Harris angrily warned that Bays People must not appear before committees without invitations. He asserted in the Senate that unauthorized attendance undermines order and demands proper channels for discourse. A heated exchange followed over procedural boundaries and access rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bays
United States
Wena
Tansana Fe Ywaterda
Siternoan
W. A. Harris
Senate debate on freight bill faces farm aid clash
Fragmentary notes show Senator Hath Poe proposing a plan to limit railroad freight rates, while farmer allies push for relief. The senate committee and President Harvey discussed sending the measure to the proper panel. The debate touched on who could testify, party positions, and procedural steps as the resolution hung in air.
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Senate
Dan Hath
Poe
Senate Committee On
Masiaum
Fask
Tarra
Jian
Harvey
Prostrator
Ernwarth
Mart
Anu
Paseed Shail
Harria
Jewelling
Wales
Wis
Kansas Legislators Urged to Back Direct Democracy Plan
A National Mrect Legislation circular urges Kansas lawmakers to pass an initiative and referendum constitutional amendment. It extols reform forces, condemns plutocratic forces, and claims Kansas could lead the western hemisphere toward true democracy by adopting direct legislation and the Australian ballot system. The message seeks swift action and portrays it as a historic duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National
Mrect Legislation League
Kansas
Republic
Feery
Switzerland
Helms
Commonwealth
America
Two Populist Districts Plan Redistrict Lyon County
Representative proposes redrawing Lyon county lines to create two districts. Existing GOP-leaning wards of Waterloo, Reaini, Jackson, Elemendare, and parts of Emports and Beely east of Commercial street join Forty-seventh district. Forty-eighth district would include Agnew City and western townships Fremont Pike Center and western city areas.
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Lyon County
Tse
Zareneta
Iin
Waterloo
Reaiine
Jackson
Elemendare
Easthern
Emports
Ueely
Commercial Street
A Wheel Within a Wheel Plan to Elevate Whitelaw
Republicans argue a scheme to abolish the Ninth judicial district aims to raise Whitelaw to the bench. The plan would redraw districts, create a district without a judge, and potentially ensure Whitelaw's elevation. Whitelaw had sought the position now held by Simpson. the seat was won by Martin of Hutchinson before Governor Morrill acted in January.
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Simpson
Whitelaw
Eis
White Inn
Ste. Simpson
Wit
Martin of
Hutchinmen
Morrill
Eckert Resigns From Penitentiary Board
Chairman T. W. Eckert, the remaining Republican director, submitted his resignation to Governor Leedy. Allison of Erie will immediately succeed him, following the governor's recent announcement.
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Penitentiary Directors
C. E. Allison
T. W. Eckert
Leedy
Allison
Erie
Mr. Eckert
A.A. Newman
Clay Center
L. Drake
Bre= Pherson
Lal Dean
Belch ‘Center
M. S. Heck
Holton
Eckert
Municipal Water Franchise Bill Aims to End City Water Works Abuses
The bill sponsored by Brown of Pratt would allow city officials to condemn and purchase water and electric works from private firms at actual value. It shifts key powers to municipalities, limiting franchise profits and ensuring city control of essential utilities. Harris Pensions: Senator-elect Harris affirms support for legitimate pensions for veterans, vowing to back authorizing pension measures in Congress.
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Brown
Pratt
Public Artilles
Sioho
United States
William AL Harris
Fort
Harris
Journal
Senate
Congress
Kansas Likely to Have Free Kindergartens Measure
A senate introduced kindergarten bill proposes free kindergarten access funded by up to two mills on city or district property taxes. It would authorize school boards to operate kindergartens for children aged four to six, subject to existing state review laws.
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Kansas
Senate
Househotler
Skinler
Murtena
Boarla
Boarila
Mtueation
Boars
Kansas Grain Estimates on Hand for Corn and Wheat
Atchison February 2 Crawford Commission surveyed Kansas farmers through 150 inquiries about corn and wheat on hand. Thirty three percent report no wheat in farmers’ barns, zero in country warehouses. Delano shows 5 to 20 percent wheat on hand. Twenty percent say half the corn crop shipped, 10 percent one quarter shipped, 2 percent none shipped, remainder up to 10 percent shipped.
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Atchison
Crawford Com
Kansas
Delano
Republicans To Strike At Nepotism In State Hiring
A Wisconsin legislative item targets appointments of relatives to state posts and assigns a penalty for violations. Representative Rothweiler proposes a La Crosse Normal School bill, including a $25400 appropriation for buildings, library, and apparatus, with the site donation and oversight by regents. The measure contrasts with a “hand composition” bill mandating state printers use specific typewriting machines and a single operator for all state work, with forfeiture penalties for violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Bulldine
Weiner
Sonstor King
Comey
Resignation and Docket Clerk Appointment Discussed
The report notes Mr RR Berm resigning as docket clerk of the senate due to home business. Senator Tima proposed Shamvitter for the docket clerk post while A B Hefman of Harper would oversee reassignments. Domestic animal policy is touched on by Representative Barkley of Elk.
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RR. Berm
Sqnate
Tima
Shamvitter
A. B. Hefman
Harper
Barkley
Political Dispatches on State Offices and Constitutional Debate
Fragments report debates in the state senate and house on abolishing the state fish commissioner and irrigation boards. Mention fevered talks on a constitutional convention vote, income tax language, and a charity board appointment dispute involving Senator Householder.
Topeka News Mini Items Show Local Activity
A collage of brief Topeka items notes the return from New York and Washington, a memorial to old police, a Christ chuch meeting, and a horticultural society event. Reports mention court cases and a murder rumor at the police station, plus barber clinics and a plan for a Washburn Weekly Review.
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New York
Washington
Topeka
Phatival
Barmony Hall
Jackson
Shawnee Morticultural Society
State House
Thuriay
Cric
Dolman Yeaterany
Te Wiluch
Florence Richardn
Elm Grove
Short Kepsey
Wikite
Akery
John 1
Clay Street
Paul Bundy
ML Fusdy
Mong Kiernan
Tral
Rev
Toyle
Peanowie G. Jillson
Provilence
Atchison
Potice Mm Ton “Thorne
Richant Boyd
Eltel
Gilley
Washburn College
Washburn Weekly Review
Loli
Dna Olesen
Victor Glesos
Grueny
Fourth Street
Kannaavedie
Quincy Street
Perth
Coal advertisement misread by era era Riveraide Jump
Local coal dealer ad appears garbled with stray words and broken phrases. It mentions a company and a phone number 182 but lacks clear details of products, prices, or terms.
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Tepela ‘Cal Company
North Topeka society notices and town chatter
A jumble of local notices from North Topeka mentions Jett at a honball printing job on Kansas Avenue, residents and visitors like M Barr, Reddinston of Culver, Mrs Washburn, Luther Brower, Mrs Ingersoll, and Mrs Davis Tamblyn. It records meetings, church circles, hospitality, a measles attack, a reading circle, and a planned duplicate whist club, plus a death telegram, an arrest update, and a medical testimonial for Cough Remedy by Geo. Wolf.
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Kansas Avenue
West Gordon Street
Luther Brower
Homie
Central Ave
Ingersoll
Boulder
Col
Davis ‘Tamblyn
Jackson Street
Harton
Monroe
Carey Akins
Hoyt
Jonas Lukens
Fey
J. F. Mecann
Te Can Xrational
Hitle Dachter
Diora Stig
Vincent Reading Circle
Kansan Avenue
Davis
Kansas
Yitte
Dolman
Mount Ornal
Kansas Avenue Church
Annie Henry
A. J. Kane Jett
Kan
George Stevenson
Laitive AM Society
Secona Presbyterian Church
Thomas Dange
Monroe Street
Ty George
Sanguilly Case Prompting Presidential Letter to Senate
Indo Sanguilly, a U S citizen condemned by Spain to perpetual imprisonment in Cuba, is the subject of a presidential letter to the Senate. The issue centers on clemency, with representations to the Spanish government that Sanguilly may be eligible for relief. American consuls reported his citizenship after he was arrested on suspicions of conspiracy. The captain general threatened execution for Americans found with arms, delaying trial by shifting Sanguilly and Aguirre to different jurisdictions. State Department urged immediate trial or release, proposing Sanguilly be freed on condition he not return until the war ends.
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Senate
Washington
Indo Sanguilly
United States
Cuba
Attlis
John Barsuilly
Thev
Willan
Ovinovd
Saruruthy
Spain
Intinnd
Suike Corrianendines
Thir Omnes
Rangulily
Aguirre
Sanguilly
Leo
Madrid
Saniulky
Seven Carloads of California Brandy Reported
San Francisco dispatch notes seven carloads of brandy from California, 28 years old, destined for Europe. Half the Naglee brandy belongs to Mrs. Fobs of San Jose. shipments include 950 packages averaging 49 gallons per load. Government withdrawal action and a $30,000 tax rate are mentioned amid Riverside coal references.
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California
San Francisco
Pet
Europe
Thit Naglee
Fob Pis
San Jove
Perle
Charters Filed For Churches and Companies In State
Secretary of state reports new charters including The First Methodist Church of Bik Fate in Rik county with $100 property and directors Ben F. Brith A W Finley C K Morris A H Shields J M Basey. The Western Publishers' Collection association of Baxter Springs with $10 property and directors Chas L Smith MM 1 Gardner W Norton Dawease MM. Gil Sirsa Tasman Investment Company with $39,000 capital stock and two directors. Also American Medicine Association of Kansas City with capital stock $3 and directors J N hk Sey Galveston T Sond Galveston Rast Atchison M Landy F Arkat Segeny W H Damper Parson, Gu an and H Meyer Galveston.
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Bik Fate
Rik County
Ben F. Brith
A. W. Finley
C.K. Morris
A. H. Shields
J. M. Basey
The
Western Publishers’ Collection Association of
Baxter Springs
Chas. L. Smith
Gardner
Gardner, W. Norton, Daweae MM. Gil Sirsa Tasman
Onweme
Pereis
Thorne
American Medicine
Ecstary
Kansas
Chss
J. N_ hk Sey
Galvestuss
T. Sond
Galves
London divorce decree granted on adultery grounds
Lawrence Cowley divorced. London court grants decree of divorce to Copley from Hari Cowley on grounds including adultery. Proceedings held at the justice offices. Riverside precinct named in the proceedings, with company contact details partially visible.
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Rence Cowley
London
Gountéas Copley
Hari Cowley
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P. M. Dolan
Wheeler
Tapscott
Tafscott
North and South Railroad
Bewator Harris
Heron
Jesse Gray
Browns Waterworks Bill
Harrison Pensions
Wavers
House
Astate
Department of Whith
Franklin
State University
Costa Rica
Accounting Trust
Contpany
Franklin Hay
Dingus
State Board of Irrigation
Senate Zimmer
We A. Bnook
W. Slaven
Teter Normal School
Atchisen Saints
Vintte
Effing Tam
Lelelariure
Norma Acheil
Bony Bays
Simator Jerney
Tss
Wenate
Benator Parpeley
Ix Wis
Skeaten
Charities
Househider
Board of Charities
Chariies
Etttinger
Pnoddy
Ettlinger
Ula
West
Kansas City
Witilmeer
Ettinger
Ettlnger
Seat
Ola
Kansas Ave
Eas
North Topeka
Hunter
Sheri Wepiey
Florence
Alien Thutiter
Chamberlain
Geo
Boois
Palace Clothing Ca
Riverside Coal
Riverside, Riverside, Riverside Coal
Topeks Coal Company
Si Kam
Ave
Kealie E. Skeeley
Optus
Cube
Keelfy Institute
Terasnnabio
Steam Dye Works
Ss Prop
Bass Bee Svasen Sia We Oe Se
Kas
Evo ‘Deatha
John Greip
Soe
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