Shawnee District Realignment Draws Political Fire
Kansas apportionment plan redraws Shawnee County districts including Thirty Seventh and Thirty Eighth wards, shifting Tecumseh Oakland and city wards. Republicans claim gerrymander to aid whisky interests, while Populists defend changes as fair amid county vote patterns and shifting representation. Governor Leedy receives letter from German immigrant seeking Wichita land and help with travel tickets.
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Creamery Opposes Oleomargarine Lobby in Kansas
Kansas dairymen and creamery owners mobilize against a packing industry lobby seeking favorable oleomargarine bills. AE Jones, chair of the State Dairy association committee, argues that critic s claim poor people cannot afford butter is hypocritical and that oleo prices stay low while better grades exist. He notes the push would cost jobs and that Armour Co. testified about oleomargarine employment, contrasting with broader dairy employment in Kansas.
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Dairy Business Employment and Oleomargarine Law Debate
The article notes Kansas dairy industry employs over 38,000 men with $15 million invested and discusses a proposed law banning sale of oleomargarine unless clearly labeled. It cites a U S Supreme Court ruling and mentions states with restrictive laws, future Topeka factory plans, and farmer petitions supporting the measure.
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Licensing of sleeping cars bill sparks rail controversy
A senate bill by Gen W Hanna proposes licensing all sleeping cars run by railroads. The plan empowers the railroad board to issue licenses, set fees, and collect funds for the state treasury to support common schools. Unlicensed cars would incur fines from 2 to 100 per day. Critics warn higher berth prices and no real profit in Pullman rail travel.
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Bicycles as Baggage Petition to Legislature
Lawrence man R C Manley of the League of American Wheelmen in Kansas asks lawmakers to pass a bill requiring railroads to carry bicycles as baggage. The letter argues the bicycle is the baggage of the wheelman, compares it to guns for hunters and tackle for anglers, and cites eastern states with similar laws. About 40 000 Kansas wheelmen are petitioning for passage.
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Kansas
Keefer Bill Seeks Severe Estate Inheritance Tax Proposals
Representative Keefer introduces a drastic inheritance measure calling for all fortunes above 20000 to pass to the state for children and 350000 for wives while limiting parental shares to 50000 with excess to state. If no heirs exist the estate goes to Kansas. The bill cites an emergency justification.
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Inheritance Tax Proposals Draw Fire in Debate
Lawmakers consider a bill on estates and inheritance with a scale taxing children and spouses. Criticism rises as supporters urge action while opponents scoff at the measure. The bill sits with the judiciary committee awaiting further consideration.
Banking Law Cuts Breidenthal Salary To Two Thousand
RW. Turner reports on the new banking law passed by the Kansas Senate 28 to 8. Bank Commissioner Breidenthal’s $2,500 salary is slashed to $2,000, with debates over staff salaries and the bill’s implications. A key issue is centralized book purchasing for schools, prompting opposition to state uniformity and calls to preserve local control and competition among publishers. The measure now moves to the house.
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Opposition to State Textbook Uniformity in Kansas
Wil Turner's protest letter argues against state uniformity of textbooks, calling for defeat of the law. He cites economic harm to his county, with potential losses totaling about 10,000 dollars for switching to new books, and connects the measure to the Abe line platform and candidate pledges. He asserts the legislation would impose higher costs on taxpayers and schools.
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Kansas faces school book commission and uniform curriculums
The Kansas legislature debates a nine member school book commission led by the state superintendent. The body would select uniform texts across spelling to writing, set price caps from 5 to 40 cents, and ensure delivery with freight paid to railroad points.
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Kansas School Book Reform Sparks Debate On Costs
The proposed bill sets a state book commission with $3 per day pay and 5 cents mileage, aims to supply free materials to district children, and contemplates state uniformity. Critics warn of risks to other needs and favor local options like Omaha’s contract approach to obtain moderate prices.
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Reducing State Salaries Bill Reported in Senate
The Senate last evening introduced a bill to reduce state official salaries. It targets governor and top officials while protecting salaries of education and some state institutions. The measure outlines specific pay scales for roles including governor, attorney general, secretary of state, comptroller, railroad commissioners, and supreme court justices.
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Troublesome Mysirom Seeks State House Improvements
Eric and Wii Terraces report a request from Brooke for additional funding to improve the state house. The paper notes contemplated changes and front-page discussion on Sixth Page.
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