Oklahoma Seeks Conference With Kansas on Textbook Bill
The Oklahoma legislature moved a joint committee plan for a state textbook bill, but Kansas may oppose. A key amendment allowing districts to reject the provision by two thirds of voters passed the Senate 81 to 5, with debate over initiative and referendum. The measure now goes to the House for action in a few days.
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BUILD BETTER ROADS av. WG. Todd's View on Labor and Policy
Todd of Wichita urges government action to relieve unemployment and boost labor by investing in road construction and public works. He argues for initiative and referendum to empower citizens in Kansas to shape economic strategy and infrastructure.
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Kansans Favor Bonded Indebtedness Relief Proposal
The text argues for lightening bond debt costs to ease the financial burden on citizens while improving money circulation. It favors a tiered bond issue of 300 to 10, 90 that would flow to the people, mitigate evils of debt, and spur prosperity. It predicts unemployment relief and broader tax base growth if enacted.
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Plea for Kindergartens A Necessity of Healthy Society
Charles E Faulkner argues for state funded kindergarten expansion in cities as crime prevention and social insurance. He links Luther and civic virtue to early day care, urges Kansas to support public recognition and funding in legislature, cites national figures and a Memphis meeting endorsing universal kindergarten schools.
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Tenn
Brinkerhett
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Kansas Oklahoma Texas joint railroad committee plan fails
Kansas legislature debated forming a joint railroad committee with Oklahoma and Texas to set freight and passenger rates. Governor Renfrew supported cross state cooperation, but the plan stalled in the Kansas House amid party opposition and concerns over cost and benefit to the state. The effort aimed to report by July 1, 1807, but ultimately collapsed with critical opposition from Republicans and populists alike.
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W. Christian G. P.e. Rs. Shannon
H. S. Hanner
William Garrison
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Leedy
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Laws For Sleeping Cars Review of Pending Legislation
Review of state proposals on sleeping car regulations across Arkansas Colorado Illinois and others. Arkansas ports a 20 cent rate per 100 miles and 30 cents for supper to breakfast with locked upper berths and 5323 penalty per offense. Colorado bills propose 31 per night sleeper charges and six percent per mile. Illinois bills set 1.50 for lower berths and 1.00 for four hours with license sale restrictions.
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Colorado
Bill Framing Sleeping Car Taxes And Salary Increases
A sweeping set of bills over sleeping car regulation proposes taxes on sleeper earnings, upper berth rules, and safety provisions across several states led by Minnesota and North Dakota proposals. A separate measure advances a comprehensive salary bill for state offices including Governor, Adjutant General, Secretary of State, Auditor, Treasurer, Attorney General, and Judicial staff with structured raises and new clerical roles.
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Printing Shortfall Sparks Statutes Distribution Debate
The judiciary committee notes a gap between 7 000 entitled receivers and only 5 000 copies printed for the revised statutes. Calls grow to raise print run from 5 000 to 19 000 while officials report decades of unreceived session laws. Secretary Bush faces limits as legislature trims distribution to 5 000 despite demand.
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State lawmakers tour universities amid board purchase talk
A large number of lawmakers visited the state University and Wichita to inspect property of Garfield University the state may buy for a new state normal school. Legislators travelled by chair car to Lawrence and by Pullman to Wichita. They adjourned for a birthday anniversary and returned to resume business tomorrow amid a holiday mood at the state house.
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Official Paper Election Bill Faces House Vote
Amid debates the House committee on printing endorses a measure to elect an official county paper by general election ballot for two years. It would require two designated papers per county to handle official printing at reduced rates, with savings split between them. The committee opposes Representative Marks' alternative to select two papers and pay full legal rates. Chairman Ou, confident, expects passage.
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Mnalls Ruling Indemnity Licenses Under Review
Webb McNall Kansas Insurance Superintendent examines indemnity or surety firms operating in Topeka. The 189% law does not require licenses. the attorney general assesses standing. Debate grows over payment of state charges and reporting, with potential new law to require admission fees for these insurers.
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Penitentiary Coal Output Faces New Senate Measure
In the senate committee on mines and mining a bill would bar the board of directors of the state penitentiary from contracting to sell coal mined at its mines. The measure sets the coal to be sold at market price for coal produced by free labor, under state oversight, replacing the current contract. Debate is expected to proceed in the chamber.
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No More Spotters An Act to Limit Dismissals
Representative Rothwell of Tush county authors a bill to bar discharge by corporations on weak evidence. Workers to be confronted with charges after sufficient evidence is secured. Violations carry fines from 10 to 100 dollars and jail from thirty days to six months. Discharged workers may recover punitive damages up to 5,000 dollars.
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Petition Fraud Claim Prompts Leland Objection by Doniphan County
Cy Leland alleges a fraudulent petition from Doniphan County and says ninety seven Democrats listed on it never saw the document. He criticizes the petition’s authors as irresponsible, while Baldwin residents at Baker University protest state education privileges and demand legislative action against perceived unequal treatment of normal school students in state exams and funding.
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Baldwin
Kan
Htnitwin
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Franklin County Farmers’ Institute
Mantle West of Chicago Laundry Demonstrates Fast Pressing
The latest laundry machine claims to finish four sheets or table cloths per minute on both sides without wear. Prospective customers are invited to view the machine in operation and inspect other laundry sections and its workmanship.
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Kansas Legislature Debates Railway Like Bill Handling
A Kansas Senate session shows railroading bills by third readings and chorus readings. The body votes on local measures while committees probe county officer duties, townsite holdings, and tax issues for Patwin and elective reforms. A citizen protest against new norms highlights fiscal concerns for statewide education expansion.
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Death notice for Swan Whittsell from Hanna Whittsell
Mrs Hanna Whittsell and family express thanks to members of No 188 AO UT Wu and the Swedish organization fastion areo for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of husband and father Swan Whittsell.
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The Great Brock Island Route Inaugural Sale
The Rock Island announces an inaugural round trip fare from Washington D C with tickets sold March 2 to March 10. One fare 23.25 dollars for round trip. Tickets available Mareh Island and final Marehith at Rock Island depot or by phone 394. Contact A M Puller city pass agent for details.
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Night scene reports and city notes from Topeka
Topeka items include councilmen Burgess and Drew returning from Texas, a new bridge project widening City park, and school enrollment for local pupils. Governor Leedy spent Sunday in Lawrence, Washburn course postponed to May, and local figures like John Marshall and A. Rand Sons featured in performances and notices.
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Howard Gould Arrives in Chicago Amid Publicity
Howard Gould of Tarrytown New York, a young millionaire, arrives at the Auditorium Annex in Chicago with J H Kimball. He asks for privacy, says he is not open to talk about business or engagement rumors, and prefaces that he is tired of attention.
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A Fool and His Money in Old Town Bet Scene
Colorado City authorities recount a Denver man losing 7500 to a staged bicycle race scam. A supposed top cyclist failed to arrive and a fake arrest narrative secured the payout in a hoax orchestrated by locals in Old Town. The con concluded with the culprit paying the victim before the ruse collapsed.
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The Great Rock Island Route Inaugural Ticket Sale
In Washington D C The Rock Island Route announces inaugural ticket sales beginning March 1 at the Rock Island passenger depot. Cor. Ist and Kansas available by phone 384 MM Fuller listed. Also notes a local stage 'Camile' Priday night entertainment and promotes Aver s Sarsaparilla for vitality.
Questioning Cataract Treatment and Honest Discovery Practices
A reader questions whether great discoveries should be explored by all, regardless of education, as long as results are proven. They discuss cataract treatment by Prof. Samuels, weighing waiting years versus surgery, and claim his method destroys cataracts with absorption followed by glassed vision. The piece urges public honesty and examination of doctors and remedies.
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