Repeal Debate Sours Metropolis Police Law
Kansas House hours of debate on repealing the metropolitan police act focus on home rule and corruption. Speakers from Wyandotte to Leavenworth criticized enforcement, pressed for repeal, and urged governors to back legislative action. The vote to strike the enacting clause failed. the bill was moved for passage after arguments on enforcement and governance.
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Metro- Pallias
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Teiebloud
Osase
Jobin Martin
Lawelling
Merrill
Kuster
Leavenworth
Pop
Tolly
Printer's Fees Reduced in State Printer Bill Debate
In the Kansas House, a bill to cut state printer fees to 25 percent of legal rates was recommended by the committee after debate. Brown of Pratt proposed 26 percent, while Taylor of Wyandotte warned a larger cut would hurt labor, noting the bill’s passage would affect wages and plants. The House paused for correction when a drafting error appeared, and Chairman Outcase moved to reconsider, urging the majority to avoid railroaded bills.
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Brown
Pratt
Cubbison
Taylor
Trueblood
Crone
Crane
Hackney
Sumner
Parks
Traeblood
Wyandotte
Engani Aed
Mermtaee
Lobdull
House Reports Favorably on Several Measures
Yesterday afternoon in committee of the whole the house recommended passage of several bills. One by Mr Cubbison authorizes 49 007 interments on bonds to pay judgments and refund bonds. Mr Jackson proposes penalties for leaving campfires burning with fines up to 3500 or imprisonment. Mr Hichard seeks to limit campaign expense law application. Mr Jackson of Harvey would license ex union soldiers to canvass for and sell seeds within the state.
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Cubbison
Jackson
Hichard
Harvey
Telegraph bill aims 15 cents for ten words statewide
A Senate bill by Senator Hanna introduces a telegraph charge plan setting 15 cents for the first ten words and one cent per additional word within the state, delivery within one mile from a terminal telegraph station allowed at this rate, with 10 cents for distances beyond one mile.
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Hanna
Pop
Ciny County
Por
Titus
Western Union Telegraph Company
Senator Hanna bill on debts to telegraph firms urged
The house wars and means committee refused to consider a Jackson of Comanche proposed bill to allocate about 100000 to repay county bonds issued fraudulently by a state official. The bonds, bought by innocent purchasers, were later deemed payable by the state by courts, but the committee recommended the bill not be passed.
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House
Jackson
Comanche
United States Supreme Court
Ways and Mmeania Committee
Second Class City Ordinances Publication Fees Beat Cut
The Committee on Cities of the Second Class introduces a bill to end newspaper publication fees for ordinances. If a city has published ordinances as pamphlets in the past ten years and nowhere else, that method remains valid and legal as if printed in a newspaper.
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House Committee
Bridge Sign Law Prompting Many New Signs
A proposed bridge sign law would require trustees in each county to post notices at every bridge over 25 feet long. The sign warns of a five dollar fine for speeding over the bridge or for allowing more than 25 cattle or horses on the structure at one time, leading to many new signs statewide.
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Imte
le Pot
New York Policy Law Proposal Advances Insurance Reform
The House committee on Insurance recommends passage of Ury's valued policy bill. It requires listing insured property value within the policy and provides payment of the full insured amount upon total loss. Partial loss mandates payment of the repair cost necessary to restore the property.
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Tase Committee On Insurance
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Oki
Veterans May Peddle Measure Introduced to Let Them Sell Goods Anywhere
A House committee yesterday recommended passage of a bill by Jackson of Harvey granting ex Union soldiers and sailors a license to canvass and sell goods not prohibited by law in any county. Waters of Labette moved to strike out the enactment clause. the motion was defeated. Voting records show Reavist favorable to the bill with Gray, Williams, Mark, Dove, Russell, Larimer, Hurkholder, Wallen, Jones, and Johnson of Labell among supporters. Populists except Larimer opposed.
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No Governon’s Mansion Bill Killed by Ways and Means
The Act to pay for an executive governor’s mansion was proposed by Burtis of Finley and would have appropriated 40000 dollars. It was killed by the Ways and Means committee which recommended the bill not be passed. The banking bill in the House, led by Paul Russell, was introduced to the Senate and altered to require four annual meetings of directors instead of two.
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House Committee
Legislative notes on bills and appointments from Oberlin visit
Mrs W D Street arrives from Oberlin to observe and witness legislative proceedings. Various bills are noted including foreign guardians sue in state courts, class two rail, a hotel bid misdemeanor, and a concurrent resolution on committees to revise statutes. J F O Connor seeks labor commissioner post. Parrelly bill restores citizenship and voting rights to former Confederate supporters.
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Street
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Rep
Tesentative
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Arrivd
Chy
Debate Over Interest Rate Bill Divides Populists in Senate
The senate debated a bill to regulate usury with Populists split. Supporters argued for protection against high rates, while opponents likened the measure to Shylock and warned it would harm small lenders and the poor. A tie vote preceded a later favorable recommendation after absent members were counted.
State fire insurance bill introduced in Kansas House
Representative Jesse Gray of Lyon introduced a measure to create a state fire insurance department run by the state superintendent of insurance. The plan would fund it from premiums and taxes, pay losses from an insurance fund, and employ clerical staff as needed. The bill outlines operations, duties, and financing, including transfer of funds if needed until premiums collect.
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Lyon
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Epel
Iit
Agivity
Massae
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Oo i
Ahout Redt
Hraurance
Lewelling Denies Deal With Leland Amid Rumor
A Kansas political rumor links Cy Leland with Populist leaders over a Kansas City stock yards bill. Lewelling denies any conference or bargain with Leland and says he supports strict stock yards measures. Senator Hessin also says no deal has been attempted.
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Lewelling
Blossom House
Kansas City
Wichita
John Hessin
Senate
Topeka Typographical Union War Letter On State Printing Machines
The War letter, issued to members of both Kansas houses, condemns Senator King’s bill banning typesetting machines in state printing. Indorsed by labor and trade unions, it argues papers ridicule the bill to protect labor-saving machinery and asserts union stance on employment and progress while distancing from strikes.
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Topeka Typographical Union
King
Stter
Ulus
Barber's Union
Igarmarkers Union
Topeka Trade«’ and Labor Assembly
Tawa
Kinte
State seeks best work by hands not machines in offices
A historical notice argues for manual labor over machine work in U S offices where quality is required and government pay is generous. It claims the state should employ the most skilled citizens, preventing machine use to ensure high standards and fair costs.
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United States
Express Rates Bill Sets Maximum Freight for Express Matter
Senator Hanna today introduced a Senate bill to fix a schedule of express transport rates within the state. The plan, to be reviewed by the railroad committee, would empower railroad commissioners to set rates for parcels from five pounds up to and beyond 100 pounds and allow a per extra pound charge. The bill imposes fines for violations and ties the schedule to a base the commissioners can use.
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Hanna
al Pointa
Servile Committee On Railronds
Vestibule Bill Passes Unanimously Across Houses
One mouse to pay passes without a dissenting vote the bill requiring construction of vestibules to protect motor men and street car employees. Both houses have passed the same kind of act, the senate first on record in favor. The senate bill had not reached the house when the house bill was brought up on the calendar this morning. The house then passed the bill, similar to the senate bill, and one will be substituted for the other at the proper time.
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Senate Bi
House
Crete Crisis Deepens as Revolt Spreads Across Island
Reports from Crete over the past day say the situation worsens with the revolution spreading and Christians under pressure. Greek and foreign commanders consider actions near Canea while royal policy pushes for warships to Crete. Crete’s divide is religious, not racial, with Greeks and Mussulmans living side by side as tensions rise. International reaction shows Britain, Russia, and Austria weighing in, with calls for French-Russian naval action and a European diplomatic response to the Egyptian question.
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France
Arnies Salve Promises Heal All Skin Ailments
Advertises Uckien’s Arnies Salve as remedy for sores rheum fever sores chapped hands corns and piles with money back guarantee. Sold by J and Jones Fifth and Kansas Avenue, plus laundry ad and Ber chaw’s tonic claim.
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New Bakery ads and town chatter in North Topeka
Teeny talondet fur tiles extamts moxie Ne Tete wim ts helt Printing. Manila avenue Lotees 19 o'eisets 188 marine. David Nelewinder of Liver Lake was in town yesterday. Miesal Campael of Bouldin Col. to the purest of Berwunt. Sra A 2 Ar nold. Mr PD Saunders of Kunsay Clip called on North Side friends yesterday. Have you fried the wee Bakery. Neale Ca 15 North Kansas avenue. Everything pew and up-to-date at the New Bakery Neale & Co 15 North Kansas avenue. Mrs M Hale went to Tarithesme yesterday to attend the wedding of her niece Mise Gertrude Chener. Miss Tiamilon of Witernsia has arrived to be with her sister Mrs Maver. Mrs Jacob DeCon of Larned and Mrs EM Tuttle were guests of the WTLK club yesterday afternoon which met with Stes ALM Heyden. Use George Mayte's pure Hirme-maite bread made out of beet flour. Mrs Peter Olson pres on Quince Street near Potrehill had a two weeks wash stolen last evening. Dr Broubaugh of Atchison gave his lecture on Cranks at the Kansas Avenue church last evening. The rear of the cast includes Mr GW Miner Prof George M Struie and Prof James Black.
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Wien
Richard Arthur
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Frank Vannice
White
Salina
Pacific Expres Company
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Nedle & Co
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Neale & Co
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Broubaugh
Atchison
Kansas Avenue Church
Fred
Florence Kimball
Holton
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GW. Miner
George M. Struie
James Black
Festival Chorus Grows as Entries Increase
Festival chorus success passes doubtful mark with over a hundred singers last evening and about fifty more expected at the next term. Mrs. Rinkley notes the group has grown, aided by the Creation, and enthusiasm rose when Prof Gravese hinted at a Kansas City chorus competing for cash prizes at the event.
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Chicago Doctors Endorse Postum Cereal Substitute
A set of letters from prominent Chicago physicians endorses Postum as a coffee substitute. Doctors Bass, Brooker, Cole, Church and others report trials with Postum, praising its pleasant brew and potential as a sugar and caffeine alternative. Numerous letters from across America are cited, noting patient benefit and gratitude while warning against imitations.
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