Wasting Money in the Legislature Payroll Excess
A detailed critique notes nearly 50 payroll positions provided for by the legislature, many unnecessary. About 120 clerks and employees are to be appointed, 35 more than two years ago, with criticism of patronage and overstaffing across doorkeepers janitors sergeants and committee clerks.
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Anne Hawes
Stenagti
Oliver Sulaievanti
Lobdell
Spor Dey
Senate
Secord
Forney Ald
Mudd
Proposal on Mortgage Property Sales Loses Vote
The house rejected a bill to require a pay form mortgager before selling mortgaged property under eight hundred dollars. Democratic and Populist lawmakers argued it would unjustly harm debtors, while outside creditors and lobbyists pushed for the measure. Only a few votes favored passage, prompting a call of the house.
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de Bard
Representative Wheatleys Antirevolution Bill Passes
The antirevol bill drafted by Representative Wheatley, long debated as unconstitutional by many lawyers, passed the Neuse Ty & Vote of TL. In Wheatleys county two shooting scrapes occurred with fatal results as tensions rise over weapons carried by desperadoes near the camps in the southeastern counties from the Indian Territory.
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Wheatley
Wilts
Wheatles
Renuke
Regulators Move to Bar Judges From Prohibited Practice
A bill to regulate probate court practice passed the house. It prohibits probate judges from practicing in their own courts or linking with law firms that handle cases before them. In some counties judges drew applications for clients, charging attorney fees. the bill punishes such acts with a $40 fine and removal from office.
Campbell's Bill on Resident Attorneys for Nonresident Suits
The bill requires nonresident parties to appoint resident attorneys to receive service of papers in their cases. If a plaintiff fails to appoint a resident attorney, the presiding judge may take action. The measure applies in counties with resident practitioners across the state.
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House
Ube
Campbell
Parsons
Tay appoint resident attorney to act in the care
The article notes negative votes from Raverscroft Remington Wilcox and Wreht of Lyon on a bill seen as targeting firms with wide real estate practice. Havenscroft argues the measure would require resident attorneys across numerous counties, affecting Eastern loan companies and forcing statewide employment.
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Tay
Ly Raverscroft
Remington, Wilcox and
Kansas
Committee to Inspect Twin Factory for State Centenary Mission
A legislative committee departs Topeka for Stillwater to investigate the twine factory tied to the state centenary. House members Capt Jobin Seaton Ravenscraft and Hogue. Senators Hessin and Hilder named by President Richter. Two weeks planned for the inquiry.
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Eanses
Stillwiser
Minn
Topeka
House of Representatives
Capt Jobin Seaton
Ravenscraft
Hogue
Miami
Richter
Hessin
Househilder
Populists Seek Liberal State Institution Funding
The Populist senate signals readiness to provide liberal appropriations for Kansas state institutions, education and charitable services, with potential new buildings planned for an asylum and other educational units. Leaders deny GOP claims of Republican pressure to cripple state services, insisting on adequate funding for the next two years while avoiding extravagance.
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Kansas
Godard
Senate
Ublcans
Tegutarioes
State fair funding bill advances for exposition sale funds
The senate committee on agriculture recommended passage of a bill granting twenty thousand dollars for each of the ensuing years to support the state exposition sale under the state board of agriculture. The measure follows a plan agreed by the last annual board meeting, with restorative committee pleased about road improvements and a fair likely to be held in Topeka next fall.
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Senate Committee On Azriculturs
State Board of Agriculture
Topeka
Beet Sugar Factory Planned Near Ames Iowa
Contracts let for a large beet sugar factory at Ames Iowa west of Omaha Nebraska on the Union Pacific. Money backing the project comes from Hostan capitalists allied with the Standard Cattle and Feeding company. Construction contract awarded to the Oxnards, experienced in building and operating factories.
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Omaha
Neb
Ames
Lowa
Union Pacific
Hostan Eipitai
Mlearwe
Standard Cattle and Feeding Company
Judgment Wins For Printers Union Suit in San Francisco
A San Francisco jury in the superior court awarded 91200 to Frea Hess, a former member who sued the San Francisco Typographic Union for 45000 in damages claiming forced unemployment. The decision supports his claim of harm from union actions.
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Union
San Francisco
Frea Hess
Playing Chinaman
Five boys aged 12 to 16 were arrested by Special Officer Thomas Madden of the Southern Pacific Railway on charges of attempting to wreck a train near the tracks at Abray and Twenty sixth streets. They claimed they were eloped from glass works and said they were "playing Chinaman" as rocks were used to test their stunt.
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San Francisco
Thomas Madden
Southern Pacife Railroad Company
Usher
Soebar Bays
Otto Kuehne Beggs German Salve Promoted
Heumatiam Cured. We ensrantee Regans a edule Eeegga Dre Our own home make ask your crocer for them they are better than the so called best. Silver Lea Sweet Eicodeey Mince Meat Celery Relish Cats Sweet Chow Chow. Otto Kuehne a ca Begg's German Salve Igan to valuable remedy for cuts burns bruises scalds chapped hands sore feseren skin eruptions tovar seren and ail suin dineabes. For sale by ail deuge.
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Otto Kuehne
Begg
Ail Deuge
Marshall Field to Build for Merchants' Loan and Trust Bank
Chicago February 2 1900 Merchants Loan and Trust bank plans a new building at the northwest corner of Clark and Adams to house the bank. Marshall Field will construct a tall one building to be finished by May 1 1900 or soon after. The bank will lease the banking floor and basement with safety deposit vaults. Field will finance the project. Orson Brunch bank president says cost details are not set but the structure may be eleven stories. If delayed, work will be postponed until completion without disturbing current tenants.
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Micago
Merchants’ Town and Trust Bank
Marshall Field
Clark and Adams Streets
Field
Merchante’ Loan and Trust Company
Orson Smith
Orson Brunch
Merchants’ Loan and Trust Bank
Chirk
Adama
Mexico
Rancho Tismacas
Popocatnpetl
Ameca
Meta
Essen
Arst
Puebla
Tinmacas
Wepons & Barranca
Valley of
Amyemeca
Sac
Cam Esta el Crater
Bulles
Tlamacas
IxtaccInuetl
Valley
Ajusco
Cuerpavaca
Postmasters Promoted In Cuba Postal Reform Session
The U S Postal Commission visits Cuba to study a chaotic system and plans a staged overhaul across branches. It will promote local clerks from smaller to larger offices and assign U S advisers to guide native postmasters.
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Waahingiog
Pals 2
Prem Mnie
Cuba
Pempiens Revolutioniaing
Thire
Mintor
Machen Cane Ox
Invitalion 19
Messrs
Teen, Bingham
Poster
Washington
United States Postal Service
Armminiateat Inn Biong
Civil Service
Tharamisclas Leen
Smalter
Shearxer
Shu Wats
Predicted Death By Self Forecast In Brooklyn Pastor
George H Simons of Brooklyn predicted his death and died at midnight from pneumonia after a snowstorm chill while visiting a sick child. Born Bavaria 59 years ago he pursued a seafaring life before becoming a minister in California and finally serving in Brooklyn.
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New York
George H. Simons
Brooklyn
Simone
Wickett Street
M. EB
Bavaria
Cape of Good Hope
Calo
M. E
Santa Rosa
Cal
Andree Mystery Recalled In Stockholm Shipping Tale
A Stockholm report recaps Prof. Nathorst being told by a trustworthy sailor about a Norse vessel within Arctic pack ice near Iceland and Greenland. Five men on a boat spotted a stringy heap like twigs or steel wires, possibly a clue to Andree. The crew ignored it, fearing they could not return to the ship.
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Stockholm
Andree
Nathorst
Iceland
Greenland
Greenwich
St Louis Man Elected President of Enameling Company
Ex-Congressman I.F.C. Neidringhaus of St Louis has been elected president of the National Enameling and Stamping Co. Other officers were chosen and he has returned from New York after the announcement.
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St. Louia
IF. C. Neidringhaus
St Lewis
National Enameling and Stamping Company
En Tork
Granite City plants to be led by new management team
Vice president F. H. Huberman of New York secretary F. P. Kicckhofer of Milwaukee treasurer Wem. Martial of Baltimore and James Ingram of Baltimore will be general manager of the Granite City plants. The new company has capital stock of 600,000 and aims to double the capacity of the granite iron ware works in the United States. President Neidring announces the expansion and that he will go to New York to manage the new company.
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F. H. Huberman
New York
Kicckhofer
Milwaukee
Wem. Martial
Baltimore
James Ingram
Baltmore
Granite City
United States
Neidring
Snapshot of Topeka News Highlights At Week's Start
The Topeka page lists diverse items from Washburn College events to local theater plans. It notes Elks rehearsals for Romeo and Juliet, Crawford moves, and eight performances planned next week. Also reported are weather, crime notes, civic updates, and candidates for city clerk with two weeks left for announcements.
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Washburn College
Clements
Walton
Sapieno
Cole St Police
Tate
Ates
Romeo
Julet al Coyne
la Jolafe
Impacia
First Presbyterian Cburch
Topeka
Gay Coney Inland
Reparty
Crawford
Juan Vitente
Mtn of Wrest
Fearne Jacke
Sear
W._H. Rossington
MeLesa-Tyler-Hanfer
Grand Opera House
Mra
James Smith
Harricon
Fel
Gialora
Wiest
Keane
Deus
Piret
Gi Hawara
Weeleyan Church
Piskdue M. Fe
Fidine UN
Vinton Macit
Topolis
T&s
Straker Fratile Filing
Mars Deloria
Charles Folison
West Stath Street
Harrisan Street
Charles Robinson
Back
Hee Mab
Elles
Vine
J. McWarland
Patiene
Alice Netivai
Kansas City
Santa Fe
Kansas
Mise
Gregg Han
Pitzeertid Nes Acceptedes Fitzgerald
Memphs
Sue
Sam
Ted Cross
Army
Uwin
Barber College
St. Louis
Dubuque's Big Purse Futurity Stakes for Three Year Olds
The Nutwood Driving club of Dubuque was awarded the $20,000 futurity for three year old trotters, part of a Dubuque meeting totaling $86,000 in purses. Dates moved to late August to accommodate Boston $3,900 futurity nominators, with 56 nominations. Also includes health notes on dental care and a Hartford Times recipe tip.
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Dubuque
Nutwood Driving Club of
Dubique
Boston
Popocatépetl Crater Visit From Modern Mexico Narrative
A traveler recounts a rugged ascent from Rancho Tisma to the Popocatépetl crater. He describes steep snow slopes, ash soil, pine forests, and a perilous descent, ending with views of Iztaccíhuatl and surrounding valleys from the crater rim.
Baby preacher stopped by Cruelty to Children group
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children halted Lawrence Dennis the boy evangelist from further public expositions. Five year old Dennis drew crowds with biblical quotes and a serious demeanor while his mother used him to support the family through photo sales after each meeting. The group objected to the setup and questioned parental education of the child.
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New York Journal J
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Children
Lawrence Dennis
Barkley
Society
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Hartford Times
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Tete
Popocatepetl's Crater
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Baby Preacher
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Henuuilean
Wy & Bird
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Chas. B. Gault
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Good Order
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Pete
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Salvity
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Jackson
Jackson St
Vitified Brick and Paving Co
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Topera Cycle
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Vidoe
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North Topeka
Tae Ide G. Barnes
Offre
Keaneee
Ontm
DEJ Seringnorn
Kannan Ave
Aiéa
Musecur
Gsicopathist
Nals Gefed
Nerital
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Sweden
Office Hora
Topara Realty CO
Scott & CO
SEP Varnes Real Estate Co
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Srryeangre Weta Fer
Eale Investors Directory
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Doane
L. Bincor
Kansas Ava
Ee Wiss
Mabel Martin
Innener
Pins and Harmony
Greenwood
R. Hague
Morin
Kanase Shovesik
Tewelees
Semele
Epes
Fred C. Fagarcrans
Uncle Sam
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West Etebtl
Topeka Transfer CO
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