Purity in Kansas politics sparks Wyandotte vote clash
The Kansas House debated Representative Exwin Taylor’s primary reform bill to purify politics by nominating party candidates for all offices, with Wyandotte County seen as the testing ground. Opponents argued it targets one county, while supporters urged a trial. after hours of debate the measure was sent back to committee with a recommendation not to pass by 62 to 38.
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Exwin Taylor
Taylor
Kan
Sendin TE Wuurtet
Wellep
Cubbinan
Labert
Lyon
Sir Yaghir
Afr
Dubbison
Steff
Wyandotte
Cublincn
Wytsdott
Ifa
Repub
Weilep
Aimbert
Ivod
Cherokee County
Democrate
Cubideon
Hewlett
Dingus Te
Lambert
Neida
Wyandotte County
Hutkin
Mr. Armstrong
Fairchaird
Kingman
Stewart
Doniphan
Cy Leland
Mr Stewart
Wyendath
Meneve
Osage
Armetro
Republican Party
Mckeever
Ophes
Mrr. Fairchild
Keever
Cassin
Crawford
Cobbison
Constitutional Amendment Considered in House Committees
The house debated Truebloods amendments to the constitution regarding elections. The committee approved minor changes and prepared additional copies for distribution. The proposal to fix terms and limits for state, county, and township officers was set for the next sitting.
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Whall
Fergsurer
Vestibule Bill Pull Text of the Proposed Measure Now Pending
The Kansas legislature is likely to pass an act requiring street railway companies to add vestibules for motor men during winter months. A Senate committee recommended passage, with fines from five to twenty five dollars per offense. The bill also passed the House committee for passage.
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Senate
Yraterday
Lewelling
Eomtroof
State of
Kansas
Howse
Missouri stock yards letters seek signatures on favorable letters
Stock yard companies in Missouri send out letters to correspondents and patrons urging them to sign a letter to the Missouri legislature. The letter asserts management is satisfactory and charges are reasonable, claiming practical knowledge of livestock commission merchants and their service costs. Similar circulation in Kansas reportedly probable.
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C. Commission
Missouri
Kansas
Two Appointments Governor Names Regents and Mine Inspector
Gov. Leedy announced Wm. Rodgers of Washington county as a member of the state university board of regents and Geo. T. McGrath as state mine inspector after petitions by applicants and Ubell fire yesterday afternoon. Rodgers, a former regent, returns amid calls for vindication from past investigations. the position pays about $1,200 yearly.
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G. T. McGrath
Applicante
Ubell
Leedy
Washington County
Board of Regents
State Universit
Geo. T. McGrath
Rodgers
Lewelling
Cy Teland
Morrill
PIACE
Senate
Topeka
Mic-Grath
Government Tender From The Twenty Fourth District
The governor tendered the position in the Twenty Fourth district where he resides in Weir City. The mine inspector earns 32000 yearly, pays assistants if any, and covers his own expenses. He must visit every coal mine, totaling 315 sites across 19 counties including Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Isworth, Lesworth, Lincoln, Linn, Lyon, Mitchell, Nemaha, Osage, Republic, Russell and Shaw.
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Weir City
Bourbon
Chautauqua
Cherokee
Coffey
Crawford
Isworth
First Rate Bill Introduced by House Rail Committee
The House Committee on railroads led by Mr Brown of Pratt introduced its railroad bill after the morning session. A minority report signed by J. E. Bargatt Brooke Wry and Henley urges substitution with Walters’ bill which omits maximum rates and empowers the state railroad commissioners to set and regulate rates with direct voter election of commissioners. The move promises a floor fight with Populist members split over Walters versus the committee bill.
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Pratt
Paramitt
J. E. Bargatt
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Shawnes
Wry
Henley
Dougings
Walters
Lubette
Vert
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Afr
No Limit Proposed on Conference Committees in Legislature
In past sessions a rule barred further conferences after two failed committees, hampering measures. A proposed joint rule would remove that limit, allowing more conferences. Representative Wailep of Cherokes introduced a resolution to appoint a House committee to confer with the Senate committee. the measure is with the presiding officer.
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Wailep
Cherokes
House
Senate
Six Local Bills Passed by Senate Late yesterday
Six bills were approved by the Senate late yesterday afternoon. Exceptions include Senster Forney’s proposal to ban placing dead animals in wells or running water. Remaining measures involve Franklin county bridge funding, Barton county school district consolidation, El Dorado boundary changes, Beloit park land, and Salina subdivision vacations with corporate reallocation.
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Senate
Senster Forney
Sheldon
Framkin County
Marais Des Cygnes
Franklin County
Armstrong
Barton County
Benson
el Dorado
Cooke
Fairmount Park
Beloit
Mitchell County
Reser
Salina
Banff and Cravens
Hoffa
Stock Men's Passes bill favors shippers after 1895 law
The house committee of the whole yesterday approved Representative Lot Ravenscroft's bill repealing the 1895 act and authorizing free passage for shipper or employee on loaded stock trains with limits. It imposes fees and penalties on railroad officers who fail to comply, with damages to shippers and county attorney fees included.
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House
Lot Ravenscroft
Judge Price’s Thirty-First District to be Split Between McKay and Hutchinson
The senate committee on district apportionment voted to abolish another judicial district, the Thirty-First in the southwestern state presided by Judge Price of Meade Center. Counties Kiowa Comanche and Clark will be spared, others reassigned to neighboring districts.
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Judge Price
McKay and
Hutchinson
Senate Committee On
Judge Price of
Meade Center
Kiowa
Comanche and
Clark
District realignment moves through state legislature
Judge William Heston Hutchinson oversees the new Twenty-fourth district combining three counties. J McKay presides, while the Thirty-first district is to be abolished if the senate approves this week, effective January 1, 1993. Clerk Lupier calls the change a routine measure with no political significance, noting both Judge Price and Judge Hutchinson are Republicans and predicting a Populist judge could not be elected in the merged district.
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William Heston Hutchinson
Ganjeway
J McKay
Senate
Jude Price
Olive
Lupier
Price
Nutchinson
Lawmakers Consider Cleansing Outdated Statutes
Representative A C Foley introduced a joint resolution urging a five member committee from both houses to report within 20 days a bill repealing redundant and superfluous laws and consolidating statutes into two volumes. The measure is set for action tomorrow.
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A. C. Foley
Pop
Norton
House
House of Representatives
Senate
Kansas City Conference Sought On Stock Yard Legislation
The House authorized the Live Stock Committee to travel to Kansas City and confer with Missouri legislators on proposed stock yards legislation. Chairman Jaquins requested the authority, approved without dissent, and he is coordinating with Chairman Whitecotton to set a conference date.
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Kansas City
House
Missouri
Jaquins
Whitecotton
Local House Passes Several Bills Yesterday
A handful of bills were passed by the house late yesterday afternoon. Actions include an act to disorganize School district No. in Harper county, a measure to dissolve Joint school district No. 2 in Comanche and Chirk counties, and a proposal to require the Brouglas county commissioners to meet monthly. A statement from Ravenscratt of Clark notes that Kansas stock yards supplied most cattle and hogs in recent totals.
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Mott
Harper County
Jackson
Kansas
Clark
House
Jias
Kansive City
Legislative Notes on Bills Regulating Barber Trade and Taxes
Senator Sterne introduced a petition for regulating the barber trade. A substitute bill on county seats and township disorganization was recommended for passage. Senator Titus's tax bill for common schools was sent to passage, with apportionment to counties by teachers. Samuel Vsedigneank of Russell authored a prohibitory-law reform bill. A bill to reduce penalties for pack court and broaden prohibitions is pending. Sterne introduced land purchase for the Topeka institution grounds near the asylum. The House committee will investigate coal in Taylor in Topeke. Senator Tithe proposed restricting state treasurer from delaying interest payments on bonds. The inquiry seeks losses from investments in worthless town bonds.
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Topeke
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State
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Epon
Pormal Schoal Fund
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Armourdale
Topeka
Tiarry Tracy
United Tates
Newt Valencis
Sam Short
Dolmander
Cardwell
Se Itern
Dela Chandler
Weed
Fears
Shawnee County
Marshalle
Grand Opera House
Reece
Larimer Russ Dill
State House
Bridget M. Mahon
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Geo. M. Noble
Chas. P. Chase
Chas Scott
Thorpe
Amelia Brooks
Ger Prowehe
Dee Epiey
Geo. W. Jackson
Dutton Howie
Jackson
Rheumatism Remedy Claims Quick Seat Cure
An OCR fragment describes Minyvon's Rheumation Cate promising relief for rheumatism within one to five days by applying a remedy to the seat. It asserts rapid effect for various pains and chronic conditions, noting relief signals after use.
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Minyvon
Sorencan
Alteast
Topeka Snapshots of Local News and People
scattered notes from Topeka society and business circles detail meetings a temperance contest police notes and arrests weather and harvest, pensions and local politics. mentions Harmonie hall Turner society anniversary Second United Presbyterian church events and city jail contract delays.
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Harmonie Hall
Bradford
South McAllister
Tailors Seek Higher Tariff to Save Trade From Cheap European Labor
The twelfth annual convention of the Merchant Tailors' Exchange opened in Cleveland with about 200 delegates, led by President Robert J. Walsh. New York's delegation was strong as Tariff committee members advocate higher duties on tallor made goods. Edward Dall cited 1894 95 data on imports and tariffs to support protectionist aims. Committee members have testified before Congress committees and will press the issue in extra sessions. Local merchants outside the trade back the movement.
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Cleveland
Marchant Tors’ Exchange
Hollenden Hotel
Robert J. Walsh
Chicago
New York City
Edward Dall
New York
Mer
Congress
Trotting Horse Sale Opens in Lexington
Big breeders sale by Woodard and Shanklin in Lexington opens with good attendance and demand for speed. Lotte Lorine fails to fetch top prize at 2 45 and sells for 2000. Texas battleship Texas sails from navy yard to Galveston for ceremony to present silver airview in mid February. Local hardware firm advertises three coated crystal steel enamelware at cost.
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Lexington
Wooodard & Shanklin
Lotte Lorine
Texas
New York
Galveston
Navy Yard
Lone Star State
W. L. Thompson Hardware Company
Stuyvesant Fish Proposes Pacific Railways Reform
Stuyvesant Fish, president of the Illinois Central, urges public management of Pacific roads to unify system. He favors foreclosing both Union Pacific and Central Pacific and granting equal rights to connecting lines, with government guiding rear connections to Union Pacific.
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Washington, D.C
Studrvesant Fish
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Oday
Pacific Railways
Pacific
Union Pacific
Sioux City
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Central Pacific
Sioux City and Pacific
Til Holy Central
Pacifc
Ida Mitchell Elected Chaplain in Idaho Legislature
Ida Mitchell, president of Idaho's T U, is elected chaplain of the state legislature on February 2. She played a key role in securing women's suffrage in the state. Also noted is Mr. Ward L Stolth of Frederickstown Missouri who suffered chronic diarrhea for decades but found relief after reading an ad for Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
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Cee
Ida
Heneces Mitchell
Jatte Falls
Idaho
T. U
Linha
Ward L. Stolth
Fréderickstown
Europe
America
Wpm
Chamberlain
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Gee
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