Senator Sterne Bill Delayed in Senate Reform Hit
A Kansas Senate debate stalled Senator Sterne’s plan to abolish justices of the peace in first class cities. The substitute bill by the Kansas City Bar Association would strip criminal powers from the justices while keeping civil jurisdiction beneath $1, cutting the unit from city court. Fort Scott was debated for exclusion amid ongoing lobbying and “fee grabber” concerns. The measure awaits committee action as lawmakers push tax reassessment and court reform alongside other city and rural interests.
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Sedgwick
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Y Bryan
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Kan
Topeka
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Shearer
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Supreme Court
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Dennison
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Board of Railroad Commissioners
Kansas
Senate in committee without quorum pursues local bills
The Senate sits in committee of the whole without a quorum as Morgan proposes compensation for unjust imprisonment victims and Reilly seeks rail director elections. No bills pass today. Scott presses a measure to permit women to vote in presidential elections, aiming to test suffrage Here are the voters and possible court approval.
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Morgan
Reilly
Railrose
Scott
Kansas
Man’s Soul Worth Sermon at Central Church
At the Central Congregational church Charlea M. Sheldon preaches at 11 p m on What is a Man's Soul Worth The evening service features the Young Men's Sunday Evening club with a Prelude What Can a Municipal League Do for Topeka Violin solo by Miss Dauley The regular sermon titled The Service of One Master the Power of the Christian Life Charles M Sai
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Scipal League
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Charlea M. Sheldon
Topeka
Miss Dauley
Charles M.sai
CORBETT HAS THE GRIP NOT A MYSTERIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
Chicago February 16 Pugilist Jim Corbett who was reported missing last night left Chicago for the Keystone Express He denied any mystery stating he was merely detained by a mild attack of the flu His eastern friends who started the rumor were criticized for spreading the story and he hinted they needed guidance.
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Jim Corbett
Chicago
Keystone Express
Corbett
Pugilist
Sud
SATOLLI MAY GO TO LISBON NUNCIO SPECULATION
Rumor from Rome suggests Satolli may become nuncio at Lisbon before elevation to cardinalate. If the present nuncio becomes a cardinal, the red hat would be conferred at a later consistory, likely months away.
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Waturscox
Mgr. Batelli
Rome
Lisbon
Accused of Lying In President Cleveland's Last Message
A political item questions the truthfulness of President Cleveland's final message. The report outlines public reaction and cites critics arguing the statements misrepresent circumstances surrounding his administration and policies.
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Cleveland
A Bitter Contest Hill Wolcott Clash Over Bond Sale
In a Senate exchange at Wasikusetos February 14 Senator Hill spoke, then Senator Wolcott of Colorado rose to denounce the president over the recent bond sale. He claimed a New York bank president said the bond syndicate would pay at most 10 percent, with bonds bought at 10450 already trading at 117.
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Gilroy Indicted Rumor Sparks Alarms In New York
A morning paper claims a special grand jury indicted ex Mayor Gilroy and others, a report denied by his son Thomas F. Gilroy Jr and officials. No indictments were presented to Justice Ingraham as the grand jury adjourned, with reconvening set for March 4.
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Thomas F. Gilroy, Jr
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McLaughlin
Hill
Lindsay
Rollins
Fox
Gran Jury
Ingraham
Bi metals policy sparks Senate debate and land sale actions
The debate centers on bimetallism as senators defend the gold standard and silver parity. Key speakers urge support for a policy to restore silver, while discussions note actions on land sales minimum prices and Venezuela border arbitration. Pension bills pass and naval funding moves proceed as indictments loom in a fearsome time.
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Senate
British Guiana
Venezuela
Committee of the Whole
Julius Stahl
Pickett Case Dismissed Over Lack of Evidence
The Pickett arrests for harboring disorderly persons at a Harrison Street mineral bath were dismissed in police court after Chief Wilkerson and City Attorney Hungate found no witnesses willing to testify. The girls in the house were released with deposits forfeited, one heading to Kansas City with Flora Douglass.
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Harrison Street
Wilkerson
Hungate
Pike
Flora Douglass
Kansas City
Vinewood Park round house fire threatens 10 o clock blaze
Fire at the Vinewood Park railway round house on East Tenth Street nearly destroyed the building as an engineer tried to thaw frozen pipes with waste near them. The blaze started before he noticed it. the end of the structure burned before crews could control it. Damages likely under $100. A skating rink takings rebound. Hazel Bell dies of lung fever. a district court verdict awards Dr Roby $117. Shawnee voters to meet February 19 for local candidate picks.
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Samuel C Drake
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Drake
Topeka
Roby
C. Hayes
Commission
Mus
Jest Spring
Wi Pope
Topeka Call
Shawnee County
Court House
Justice of the Peace
Germany to Lead for Purpose of Rehabilitating Silver
The report notes Germany will spearhead efforts aimed at rehabilitating silver assets. Authorities underscore coordinated action across industries to stabilize markets and restore trust in silver as a durable commodity.
Reichstag backs international silver conference move
In Benin on February 16 the Reichstag adopted Count Von Mirbach's resolution calling on the federal government to invite nations to an international monetary conference to rehabilitate silver as circulating medium. Count Von Posadowsky Wegner, the imperial treasury secretary, expressed government sympathy with the objective.
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Reichstag
Count von Mirbach
Justice Furry Won't Run If Fee Bill Passes
Topeka candidates for justice of the peace threaten withdrawal if the Ballinger fee bill becomes law. Justice Parry says he will not accept the office under reduced fees, arguing the post would pay little after expenses. Supporters claim fewer justices could benefit the city.
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Justice of the Peace
Topeka
Justice Parry
Beneft
A Happy Heir From French Estate Inheritance Disclosed
Parkdale Free MaHociee resident at Mid Lake Street learns from a letter that the American heirs of the old Chevalier de Harppart of France will share an estate valued at 5,000,000 francs. Fourteen heirs are to divide the fortune, with Mr. De Harppart’s share potentially around 37,000 if the claim proves true. The De Harppart family has lived in Town MecPherson and Marion Kansas.
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Mid Lake Street
Pannsylvania
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France
Chevalier
Arkdalé de Harppart
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de Harpparts
Town
MecPherson
Marion
Kan
Curtis Wins Pension Bill for Mangold Widow
Washington February 16 Representative Curtis has introduced and passed in the house a bill placing Mrs salume Mangold of Carbondale on the pension roll. The case hinges on a late husband possibly dying in 1804 with unclear records and seven special examinations. The bill faces presidential practice and possible veto, closing pension work for the session and affecting the Martin of Kansas widow pension.
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Curtis
Mra
Salume Mangold
Carbondale
St Joseph
Martin
Kansas
Where is Royse Sheriff Gone and Saloons Open Up
Feb 16 Sedgwick county notes Royse has reportedly left town for health reasons while his deputies issue evasive replies. Some saloons operated today despite orders. deputies have closed a few, and central dispatch informs officers to shut any new open saloons and investigate. The authority keeping the clampdown remains unclear.
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Wronita
Roysa
Echo
House
Court House
Fort Scott Fire Destroys Bell Residence After Inadequate Water
Fort Scott Kansas February 14 special to the Star reports the home of W A Bell wholesale grocer burned to the ground this morning. Bell and his son in law escaped in night clothes after a floor collapse forced them to jump from the veranda. John Bell suffered severe burns to the thigh as firemen fought with scant water supply.
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Fort Scott
Kan
W. A. Bell
Bell
John Bell
de. Price
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