Protests Grow Over Crossan Bill Regulating Building and Loan Associations
Citizens from Horton and other towns in Kansas protest Senator Crossans bill to regulate building and loan associations under the state bank commissioner. They allege abuses, urge immediate action to protect small investors, and push for amendments requiring detailed annual reports to the bank commissioner. A Topeka visit is planned as lawmakers prepare to hear objections.
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Crossan
Kansan
Deg
Bouse
Bouse Cornettte
Senate
ULA
Gimmitien
Rettain Fareten
Muett
Kaunas
Crossan Bt
Osurhus
Ahle
Horton
Aulivisitu
Missouri
St. Jovenh
Topeka
The Coy out Bill Gets Recommended for Passage After Hardships
The house committee debated Rep Ward's coyote bill after revival by the Judkiney committee and western lawmakers. It was sent to livestock committee and recommended for passage. Western counties face coyote overrun with debate about bounty on coyotes and wolves scalps.
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House
Ward
Judkiney
Livestock Committee
Osturts
Mayors to be Paid Salary in Second Class Cities
Representative Wheatley’s bill proposes councils in second class cities with populations over a set threshold pay mayors 600 dollars annually. The measure aims to raise current mayoral pay from 300 to 600 dollars per year, replacing the existing 40 dollar stipend.
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Wheatley
al Wwity
Traore
Senate This Summer Judicial Contest Set for Extra Session
A bill sponsored by Senator Farrelly proposes Senate power to adjourn and reconvene to hear the Falloon v. Stuart judicial contest after legislative adjournment. The measure aims to extend Senate authority during an election contest trial and requires House action.
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Senate
Stuart
Farrelly
House
Ube Legislature Per Diem Policy During Session
The text outlines that members and officers attending a hearing on any election contest during a session while the Ube legislature is not in session shall receive per diem and mileage as allowed by law for the session.
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Ube
Another Bank Bill Proposed In House
A new Bankieg bill introduced by Mr Huchett of Rush mirrors the Burk helder bill but classifies banks by loans and deposits relative to capital stock and undivided profits. It requires banks with lower ratios to pay from one half to one per cent into the guaranty fund, with higher ratios triggering larger contributions. The fund remains undivided and mostly invested in government bonds with some cash kept on hand.
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Howse
Huchett
Rush
Burkhelder Bil
Guaranty Fund
Seven Judges and Court Restructuring Proposed in House
The judiciary committee chair proposes expanding the supreme court from three to four judges and aligning terms to an even number next year. The amendment would set four justices in place with elections in 1902 and staggered additions every state cycle. A two-division court would need four judges for decisions with the oldest serving as chief justice.
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Nidseever
Judiciary Committee
House
Chad
Seviut
Camprien
Dub
Justics
Justica
Patent medicine bill sparks graft talk in state house
Representative Kinood of Grant and Stanton counties backs a bill to force patent medicine makers to print formulas on labels. The move is labeled a grafters’ scheme by critics who warn it would eliminate secrecy and invite manipulation by lobbyists. Supporters argue formulas belong to inventors and the bill may be unconstitutional.
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Kinood
Grant and
Stanton Counties
Kansas City Journal
Elwood
Grant-Stan- Tan
Blynod
Learning to Write English in Kansas Medical Prescriptions
Kansas senators debate requiring medical doctors to write legibly in English on all prescriptions. Shatter Pop proposes a law penalizing neglect to do so, with Farrelly seeking an amendment for legibility. Anderson suggests two copies for prescriptions, while Stans wants doctors to accompany the prescription to ensure patient understanding.
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Kansas
Shatter Pop
Fort Scott
Ikid
Farrelly
Tom Anderson
Drazens
Stans
Pairchilds Scheme and Budget Action in Legislature
Legislators consider a measure endorsing Judge Hazen’s opinion upholding a special session. A resolution would require the auditor and state treasurer to pay unpaid vouchers from the session without delay. The Quantrell raid claims trigger a bill authorizing bonds of 77,000 to fund disputed old claims.
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Endor
Hazen
Upmigineth
Fairchild
Ways and Means Committee
House
Ate
Auditor
Manila Fight Prompts Debates On Reinforcements And Tactics
Reports from Manila describe ongoing battles as Gen. Miller holds front lines before Hallo with infantry and artillery while Washington weighs continued action. The Manila defense sees insurgents and natives pressed by U S forces, with casualties mounting and debates over strategy and supply lines.
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Tolle
Miller
Tandine
Gem Miller
Kira Ube
Hallo
Dewey
Manila
Phlemsants
Tuttle
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Vailerat
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Admiral Dewey
Ats
Navy Department
Tennog
San Mateo
Boso-Boso
Aguinaldo
Manaye
Belas
Geo. Otis
Rios Reports Spanish Losses as Americans Hold Manila Posts
Madrid telegrams from Gen. Ries say American artillery and cavalry drove the Spanish from key Manila posts after a 20 hour battle. He notes harsh American conduct toward Manila’s population. hostilities pause, with arrests and street closures, while he seeks news from other islands. The Raleigh’s voyage ends as reports of division movements and delays surface.
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War Department
Otis
Rios
Madrid
Ries
Philippines
Manila
London
The
Standard
United States
Imparcial
McKinley
Kanaia
Pris
Tegais
Raleigh
Port Said
New York
la Snes
St. Louis
Twelfth
United State Infantry
Battleship Iowa Arrives San Francisco From New York
The battleship Iowa sails from New York with Oregon and two consorts, arrived in San Francisco after a Pacific crossing. Tugboats met the ship at the Golden Gate. sailors await news of possible assignment to Manila amid Philippine upheavals. Iowa expected to stay briefly before heading to Mare Island for scraping and minor repairs.
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San Francisco
Cala
Iowa
New York
Oregon
Atlantic
Pacific
Wrecuh
Peruvian
Hawaiian Islands
Sen
Mare Island
Blankets for Tropics to Ship 10000 to Army in Philippines
Washington reports United States transports Grant Sherman and Sheridan plus hoop ship fence are reassigned to carry sardines and supplies to the Pacific coast. Packie transport troop Pha Nest four armed vessels sail New York via the Pe and other paths. Friday they arrive and prepare to carry clothing to soldiers in the Philippines, including ten thousand cloth etc.
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San Francisco
Washington
Grant
Sherman
Sheridan
New York
Promise of Santa Fe line to run better service soon
A St Joseph Commercial Club committee met Chicago officials of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad and obtained a promise for improved passenger train service on the Santa Fe branch between St Joseph and Lexington. The extra trains should begin by March 2.
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Tittle Rock
Ark
St. Louie
Iron Mountain
Southern Railway
Pollock
Watkins
Housts
Tere Baker
Grace McCoy
Greenly
Gregory
McCoy
Patterson's Spit
Santa Fe
St. Joseph
Prosperity Drives Kansas Immigration as Homes Attract Buyers
General Passenger Agent Black notes a spring rush of eastern settlers to Kansas boosted by crop prospects and state prosperity. Immigrants from New York, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and other states seek land investments and permanent homes, with many already owning Kansas holdings or visiting the ground. The messageframes a booming year ahead for settlers drawn by solid crops and improving state wealth.
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Black
Santa Wets Authority
Kansas
Kansag
Kaskis
Aew
York State
Hove
Indiana
Otio
Michigus
Surtes
Rock Island Official Truesdale Likely To Face New Presidency
Vice President W H Truesdale of the Rock Island heads east to confer with Delaware Jackawanns Western directors about possibly becoming president there. If the talks succeed, his Rock Island post may become vacant, as he is regarded a strong railroad figure with earlier roles including general manager and vice president.
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Chicago
W. H. Trucedale
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Delaware, Jackawanns & Western
Rane
Truesdale
Mu Tenddet
New York
Grat View
Trutsiall
The
Rock Ishand
IRM
St. John
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha
Minneapolis & St. Lews Road
Mlame
Local Political Notices and Classified Ads Mix
Fragmented notices show candidates for city offices and Republican primaries with names like ANNO 2 NICHOLSON and W. A. BIRD, plus misc rental and sale ads. The page also lists rental houses, furnished rooms, and various want ads including services for stove repair and general merchandise.
Old Rumor Revived Over Maple Leaf Sale
Leavenworth February 8 Rumor says Maple Leaf may buy the Leavenworth Topeka and Southwestern The line stands to be sold by Hiram F Dillon special master in chancery after a judgment of 705.08 in favor of the American Loan and Prost Company of New York The road is now operated by Santa Fe and owned jointly by Santa Fe and Union Pacific with control alternating every five years If Maple Leaf Burlington or Rock Island acquires it the property could become valuable The current terminus is Meriden with Santa Fe tracks into Topeka.
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Frank Tie _ Sule
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Dean Fleurice
Liberal
Kan
New Mexico
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Guadalupe
San Miguel
Lincoln
el Paso
Balado
Pecos Valley & Northeastern
Pecos
Thomas Beslin
Santa Fe
Wellington
Arkansas City
Leavenworth
Maple Leaf
Leavenworth, Topekah& Southwestern
Seuin
Anki Oon
American Loan and Prost Company of
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Hiram F Dillon
fomUy
Union Pacific
Burlington
Rock Tehend
Meriden
Topeka
Thos Bainbridge Dead Faithful Santa Fe Engineer
Dodge City reports the death of Thomas Bainbridge a Santa Fe engineer of 25 years. He died Friday night after a mail crane accident at Amity Colorado last Wednesday. Services were held Sunday at the Presbyterian church with Rev Wm Westwood and Rev John Bruntox officiating. The A O T W lodge led the services. K of P and 7 of L E lodges assisted. Master Mechanic Clucas and many engineers attended. He left a widow and three children.
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Dodge City
Wen
Thomas Bainbridge
Santa Fe
Amity
Colo
Presbyterian Church
Wm. Westwood
John Bruntox
Pueblo
A. O. T. W. Lodge
L. E
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Clucas
la Junta
Railroad Men to Unite in Pittsburg Kans
The Grand Masters of four major railroad labor unions plan a grand union meeting in Pittsburg on February 26. Morrissey, Arthur, Sargeant, and Clark will attend alongside L. S. Coffin, manager of the railroad men's home at Port Dodge, Iowa. An open meeting is scheduled at the opera house at 2 PM, followed by an evening session for union members only.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Bf RT
L. BE
Morrissey
Arthur
Sargeant
Clark
Coffin
Port
Railroad Notes and Staffing Shifts Across Lines
Agent J F Carey of Haviland takes a brief layoff while Ralph Stokes replaces him in Naviland. Follett returns to Inman after 16 days away, with J C Crosby supervising Inman. Two work trains depart for North Ottawa with steel for Le Loup and west to Brerry Strong. Los Angeles SP cuts oil-burning locomotives from 30 to 20 due to fuel scarcity. Conductor J H Richley returns from Topeks and hints at a future career change.
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J. F. Carey
Haviland
Ralph Stokes
Naviland
NP. Follett
Inman
Helict
J. C. Crosby
Mr. Follett
Ottawa
le Loup
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