Amendment to state constitution on officials passes pass ban
Kansas senators debate a joint resolution to submit a constitutional amendment prohibiting state and local officials from accepting railroad passes or gifts. The proposal, authored by Senator Milton Brown, faces a two thirds vote and could create an ironclad anti pass law after adoption. The discussion includes current bills and a push for a general reform package.
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Brown
Senate
Bullee
Kugaas
State of
Kansas
State of Kansas
Hoy Corporation
Esid
Stat of
Kansan
Board of Public Works
Legielaturis
Committee Substitute Bill Faces Western Irrigation Opposition
The irrigation bills are set as a special order for eight this evening and are expected to draw sharp debate. The irrigationists in western counties reject the substitute which funds only a $50,000 program and creates a commission to run limited experimental stations.
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Clark County
Butler
Greenwood
Elk and Chautauqua Cowley
Sumner
Barber
Russell
Kingman and
Pratt
Harper
Topeka
Airty
Committee On Irrigation
Arate Commission
Wright
Unpleasant Welcome As Brown Faces $300 Suit
Restor G. Brown, now of Chicago, arrived in Topeka for a Masonic meeting and learned he is being sued for $300 by Miss Maude Buhre for jewelry sold him including rings pins charms and watches. The suit was filed before Justice Chesney. Also notes promotional claims for Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters Backlen’s Arnica Salve and Dr King’s New Life Pills offered at J K Jones’ Drug Store.
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Restor G. Brown
Chicago
Topeka
Justice Chesney
Dr. King
J. K. Jones
Seed grain funds apportioned to western counties
The state board of railroad commissioners has apportioned seed grain funds among 49 western counties based on the 1904 census. Smith County receives the largest share, while Morton County gets the smallest. The distribution highlights the ad hoc aid to farmers and the geographic allocation of relief.
Hillmon Case Opens With Depositions In Sensational Testimony
The Hillmon case opened with deposition readings by W T Faxon and others as witnesses testified about Hillmon’s appearance and teeth. Among witnesses were Ollie Walker Maggie Nixon and George A Nichols giving details of conversations at Leavenworth in 1882 and individuals' threats to withdraw suits if evidence differed. Court adjourned after questioning and objections over coroner findings and attorney agreements on the case.
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Mon
Maggie Nixon
Republic County
Kansas
Mrs. Hill- Mon
George A. Nichola
Samuel Wixon
Continental
Leavenworth
Hillman
Nixon
W. W. Nichols
Hillmon
George A. Nichols
W. W. Nichola
Mra Hillman
Morris
Arthur Judson
Hilmon
Judson
Reward Offered for Arrest of Newman Brown in Dodge City
Governor Morrill announces a $250 reward for the arrest and conviction of Newman Brown of Dodge City who is accused of assaulting Mrs. Austin Lewellon on January 17. Brown is said to have operated at Peerless Steam Laundry located at 112 and 114 West High Street.
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Morrill
Newman Brown
Ohar
Mra
Austin Lewellon
Peerlesa Steam Laundry
West Highth Stree
Abandoned Hamilton Hall lecture course disappoints crowd
The Hamilton Walt Lecture Course at Hamilton hall closed after one night with refunds to ticket buyers. Fewer than 100 heard Major Henry Dane speak on The Great Naval Battles of the Rebellion, praised as entertaining and informative for students of history. Organizers, urging higher caliber speakers, aim to revive interest with renowned figures.
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Major Dane
Hamilton Hall
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Dane
Farragut
New Orleans
Richmond
Mobile Bay
Henry Watterson
de Witt Talm
Sam Jones
James Whitcomb Kilny
Bul Nye
Robert Ingersoll
Dr. Parkhurst
Library Hall Benefit for Miss Wallace Tonight
The grand benefit concert at Library Hall honors Miss Wallace as she departs for study in the East. Her past charity in churches and public performances is noted, and a large audience is expected to show appreciation for her musical contributions.
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Wallace
Elnging
East
Kansas City For Rent and Local Exhibits Highlight Week
Kansas City items note a humorous crime element reference and a "For Rent" sign near the Kansas City side of the state line. The Pree Art Exhibits continue at Will and Buck’s Installment House with an ornate show titled Ohl How Wonderful. Souvenir Day for ladies marks Thursday afternoon with the grand display of art needle work and a promotion at Gypsy Queen baking.
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Pourth
Jackson Streets
Ois
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