Populists Move to Create State Print Plant for School Books
Kansas lawmakers discuss a plan to build a state printing plant in Topeka to publish uniform school textbooks for pupils at actual cost. The proposal, backed by Populists, would employ about 100 printers and aim for state publication to curb book trusts and ensure uniformity, with debates over funding, competition, and control ongoing in caucuses.
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House
Senate
Toka
Kannan
Katsna
Book Trust
Four Senate Measures Favored by Committee of the Whole
The senate's committee of the whole reported four bills favorably last afternoon. One by Senator Coldwell bars discrimination against labor union members and punishes anti union retaliation. another by Senator Farreley allows appeals from justices of the peace to district court. a third by Senator Porney requires venue where promissory note defendants reside. a fourth by Senator Farreley advances a change to unspecified provision.
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Coldwell
Benster Farréley
Justice of the Peace
Clatriet
Porney
Farreley
Nepotism Law Passes In Kansas Legislature
Kansas faces a nepotism provision prohibiting appointments to any profit or trust positions by those related within six civil law degrees. The Populist majority shifts to half day sessions for the week as committees handle business. In a railroads hearing, attorneys for various lines present ahead of tomorrow’s filing. Governor Leady issues a requisition for Neal Smith wanted in Sumner for grand larceny.
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Tenn
Mgr. Johnson
Bavisson
Kansas
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Leady
Goveernor
Oklahoma
Sumner
Grand Tarceny
Kansas City Denies Bid to Move Exposition
A Kansas City rumor claimed the city would pledge 1 million dollars to relocate the Transmississippi Exposition from Lincoln to Kansas City if Nebraska lawmakers withheld support. M V Watson, president of the Kansas City Commercial Club, denied the report, stating the club never discussed such action and opposes moving the exposition after Omaha’s location and government funding.
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Cottonwood Falls Woman Attempts Suicide by Scissors
Mrs Alexander McHenaie wife of a well known citizen of Cottonwood Falls cut her throat with scissors yesterday morning while in a paroxysm of pain. She was brought to Topeka and taken to Christ hospital for treatment in precarious condition but life may be saved. Five months earlier Mia McKenzie suffered a skull fracture after a fall in her home.
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Cottonwood Falls
Alexander McHenaie
Gottonwood Falls
Topeka
Christ Hospital
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Gould Defeated in Diamond Match Stockholders Vote
Chicago discussion over Diamond Match Company leadership ended with the old board elected after a stormy meeting. Barber opened proceedings, Ball nominated, Rawlin Walker chaired amid protests by E V McCarthy. Secretary election followed similar controversy as tensions rose.
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Rawin Walker
E. V. McCarthy
George Gould
Waa Amaid
Brakeman seriously injured at Kanapolis incident
Union Pacific brakeman Stark, a single 22 year old telegrapher, was badly hurt today when he fell from a furniture car at Kanapolis. He lost a leg portion near the knee and is believed to have bone injuries. A special engine carried him to Ellsworth for medical treatment. His mother, residing in Arkansas, telegraphed for him.
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Stark
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Death of Mrs Badger at Muscotah from blood poisoning
Mrs. Badger, mother of Fred W. Badger, died at Muscotah from blood poisoning after her daughter succumbed earlier to poisoning related illness. Fred W. Badger, formerly a reporter for The State Journal, Kansas City Times, is linked to the family.
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Muscotah
W. P. Badger
Topeka Joints to be Closed Policy Debate Continues
In Topeka the fight over closing the joints heats up as Gov. Leedy offers no firm instruction to Chief Steele or the police board. Reporters note conflicting views on enforcement while a patrol of saloons and gambling dens continues. Residents wonder which way the new administration will lean.
Joints and gambling spots spread through Topeka analysis
A Journal report details numerous drinking dens and gambling rooms along East Fourth Street to Third Floor venues in Topeka. It cites ex policemen naming locations on Kansas Avenue Quincy Street and nearby blocks, with operators identified by names such as Wilson Falter Wood Fowler Pigg Marry Croft Kneisier and Henry. The piece questions party integrity, contrasting Republican governance under Morrill and a Republican police guard with alleged Populist corruption. It ends noting possible voter repudiation of both parties if rot persists.
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Pigg Marry Croft
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Eighth
Quincy Street
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Alto
Kuehle
Pacific Express Company
Santa Fe
Henry
Second Street
Ben Jordan
West Railroad Street
Morrill
Fortt
Rock Island Shops Rumor of Move to St Joseph Revived
The Rock Island shops at Horton and Trenton are reportedly being moved to St Joseph, with the St Louis Gazette citing supposed positive knowledge. Surveyors have been seen on South Eleventh Street near the glucose factory where Rock Island owns ten to fifteen acres, and Swift & Co is said to be a heavy stockholder influencing the decision.
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St. Joseph
Corps of Company Surveiors
South Eleventh Street
Swift & Co
Senator Vilas Proposes Ministerial Commission for Canal Plan
Washington February 3 Senator Vilas offers a substitute for the Nickragun Canal bill creating a ministerial commission of one army engineer, one naval engineer, and three citizens to study a route from Atlantic to Pacific. The panel would visit sites, draft plans and specs, and estimate costs for the viable canal path.
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Divorce Requested by Mrs Huff in Topeka Court
Mrs Huff files for divorce from her husband Hue Huff dated January 2, 1808 in Topeka. She cites cruel treatment including insults and abusive language, asks for child custody of Arthur aged three and alimony.
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Topeka Audtitory Plan Gains Local Momentum
Community leaders in Topeka push for an Ocean Grove inspired auditorium with 15 000 seats. Samuel T Howe and Hal W Nelswanger back the plan as Nordica the singer may dedicate the hall. Civic support and bond sales at home are urged to move the project this year.
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Ocean Grove
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Howe
Bite
Topeka
Nelswunger
Me Howe
Noelawanger
Elty
Tara Iene Herings
Topeke
J. 3
Collins
Mr. Netswanger
Bfr. Cotjing
Nelawangér
Aes
Mobbed Madrid Mayor Amid Riots in January
A Madrid dispatch reports rioters quieted by forces after destroying petrol stores. The city mayor and municipal officers faced a stoning threat and sought refuge in the town hall as police restrained the mob. Women and children influenced restraint during the unrest.
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Madrid
Prince's Wound Alimony Settled In Court Verdict
The court finds adultery proven by princess confessions and awards the prince 75,000 francs yearly alimony. The husband receives custody of the child support and costs, with monitored access to the children for a four year period, in a judgment that names Rico to be cited to prevent remarriage.
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Janean Tety
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Rico
Nevada Prize Fight Sparks Statewide Debate
The Nevada senate considers a bill capping admission to prize fights at one dollar, while Reno backers push to host the Corbett Fusssimmons bout. Educators oppose the idea, indignant meetings spark statewide talk as Carson watchers mobilize to block the match, though press largely stays noncommittal.
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Mark Twain Not Hard Up Writes Cheerful Letter From London
Keokuk brother of Mark Twain sends a London letter from the humorist noting a hopeful tone about the future and family affairs. The letter does not reveal any dire financial distress despite sensational cables and reports. Twain reportedly remains buoyed, contrary to rumors of depression following the loss of a favorite relative.
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Mark
Mrs Jones Burglar Alarmed by Intruder at Western Avenue Home
Mrs Ti V Jones of 319 Western Avenue reported a break in yesterday afternoon. She awoke to a violent intruder in her room and kicked him in the abdomen, driving him out a bedroom window. Jones, employed by Crane & Co, is partly deaf and lives with her young child.
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Crane & Co
To Hang Cattle Thieves Organized in Oklahoma
A Guthrie dispatch reports Washita county farmers met at Cloud Chief to form a law and order rescue. Members vow not to bond felons and to aid officers in prosecuting, protecting witnesses, and pursuing criminals, with an understood readiness to hang the first cattle thief or murderer they capture.
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O. T
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Cloud Chief
Morgan Has Opposition In Railroads Pact Conference
Washington Pet. 3 The house committee on pavitie railroads held a conference with Attorney General armen on the Murricon bill for a comp tinon to settle Pacific railroad questions. The attorney general urged broader authority for the department. The committee adjourned till Monday as Hubbard of Missouri says parties are ready to improve the Union Pacific offer.
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Collision Kills Four on Ar Hecten Line In Fire
Four men died in a collision on the Ar Hegten line when a westbound engine struck a standing train. Conductor Adding ton Hrakeman Howler and others were aboard. Bodies burned beyond description. Peerias Steam Laundry at 114 West sth noted in the report.
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Addington Hrakeman
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McKinley cabinet listed with McKenna as Interior pick
The Globe Democrat notes Judge Joseph McKenna of San Francisco has accepted the Interior post with William Warner of Kansas City likely to be first assistant. President-elect information came during a Missouri delegation visit urging Warner’s appointment. Missouri attendees included Gardiner Lathrop and J L Bittinger among others.
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Globe-Democrat
Canton
Joseph McKenna
San Francisco
Ite- Kintey
J. L. Bittinger
8. Joseph
Pb, Hastain
Sedalia
CP. Wallbridge
BD. Dyer
St Doula
Gov Cornell Possibility Cites Cabinet Talk Rumor
A Canton, D. Feb. report says ex Governor Corset notes Gov Cornell is a possible cabinet pick. Cornell declined to discuss the matter after meeting with McKinnesy, leaving the rumor unresolved and unconfirmed.
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McKinnesy
Canton
B. Corset
Poa
Camel
Nat Williams Returns From City Controversy
Nat Williams comes back to town amid U.S. marshal action. Jams, once linked to the Tyr e fury protests in May, faced arrest in Tune and was sent to Vinita, La, on escape charges. He was released after a preliminary examination, with Williams claiming the cause behind Ivy street protests and accusing marshals of tallies for arrests. The tale reflects ongoing local rumors about his influence and the marshal’s role.
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Ate Wee
United States
Vinita
Willams
Whlllamis
Mrr
Wilhinsae
Ivy Street
Wba
Ten Thousand Men Idle If Railroad Tie Up Succeeds
A strike began yesterday on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railroad by a newly formed union of shop employees. The move targets Yardmaster J W Corrigan, with the aim to force his reinstatement. Engineers and firemen stayed on duty while a nationwide idle could reach 10,000 in Montana if the tie up spreads.
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M. Donahue
Corrigan
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Amleek
Hutte
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