Kansas Legislature Debates Tax and Railroad Bills Amid Tight Vote
The Kansas Senate debated the Harris deed of trust substitute and the Brown oil bill amid partisan lines. Amendments sought to shift or strike provisions, with votes 20 to 16 against the deed of trust, and 41 to 0 on another motion. Citizens caution against empowering corporations. Populists urge restraint and tax reform. The chamber also considered a capitol funding plan, Gov Leidy opposing new levies as finances lag.
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Harris Railroad
Brown Railroad
Barkley
Elk
Foley
Norton
Cassis
Brown
Taylor
Weandotte
Kansas City
Bruyn
Pratt
Papatiat Party
Ster Itt
Popu
Senate
Republican Party
Dox
Heaton
Lobdell
Wellep
Wwellep
Tornur
Philips
Leave Ie A
Harris
Lamb
Woodoos County
State Journal
Conuinutic
Tis Atp
Income tax controversy in People's Party debate
Letter to the editor argues against income tax as a flawed theory and a danger to equal rights. Cites Chief Justice Doster and associates, ex-Lieutenant Governor Daniela, and leaders of the People's Party opposing a 2 eraudated income tax. Claims wealth belongs to producers and criticizes taxing the hardworking while the lazy benefit.
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RT. Suediker
State Journal
Reformera Wa
Doster
Aller
Goveror Daniela
David Overmyer
W. Morris
People’s Party
W. S. Wait Seeks 330 for Losses After Removal
W S Wait of Lincoln seeks 330 dollars from the legislature claiming political prejudice caused his removal from the state board of charities. He alleges four years of service in the Civil War and asserts he was a victim of a partisan investigation. He details medical and personal costs, stating expenses exceed 0 and requesting compensation for losses and injuries.
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W. 5
Wall of
Lincoln
State Board of Charities
Lewelllige
Leels Inturca
Hort Donaldeon
Pittsbore Landing
Stest
Corinth
Sherman
Kansas
Tarane
New Garnishment Law Sets Wages Exemption for Family Heads
A Senate bill proposes an exemption of $150 in wages for every employed man supporting a family. The measure, advanced by the senate military committee, updates garnishment rules and shifts clerical fee collection for the Supreme Court clerk to state treasury oversight, with salary changes and accountability provisions. The bill moves to the governor for signature after committee and floor actions.
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Senate
Celernor
Naito
Supreme Court
Senate Committee On
Sestorias
Flag Us
Jumper
Snow Hudson dispute reaches Supreme Court over printing funds
Attorney General files to enjoin the state treasurer from further payment for state printing by Major J. Hudlson. The court grants a temporary order with final hearing set for Tuesday morning. District court had enjoined Snow from action, while the state takes over and the auditor moves to issue vouchers for $2,000 in printing done recently.
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Bogie
Supreme Court
J. KK Eluvtson
District Court
Snow
Dsle
Jtudson
Assembly Changes Pass Resolutions On Oleomargarine Bill
The Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly reconsidered action on the oleomargarine bill. Resolutions against the measure were endorsed but later rescinded after discovering misinformation. Senators meanwhile passed several appropriation bills, including funding for payroll deficiencies in districts.
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Topeka Trades and Labor Assembly
Kansas City Labor Assembly
Gpon
Kansas
Legislative Committee
Assembly
Railroad and county officer bills navigate late session
A flurry of measures seeks to fix salaries for Nema ha Linnounty officers and define railroad capitalization limits to curb watered stock. House photographers document members while a sweeping omnibus bill looms. Senate proposals include pension funding, and local moves target mayor police consolidation and a Oneida name change to Mount Ida.
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Coleman
Nemaha County
Caldwell
Linnounty
House
George Campbell
Tanchette Pountys
Senate
Brown
Cowley
Stevens
Anderson County
Oneida
Mount Ida
Fragmented Snapshots From a Small Town.
Readable fragments describe Auburn with 109 inhabitants and three churches, weather near 2 degrees, a justice of the peace candidate, measles in a Dunn family, new instruments for a weather office, and varied local notices. Mentions Harbinger paving Tupela, sermon topics, a Kansas Avenue M. I. Church lecture, and university events. A chaotic mix highlights civic and social life with scattered names and places, including Topeka, Ottawa University, and the Grand Opera House.
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Auburn
W. S. McClintock
Wicere
J. A. Dunn
Ed van Buren
Jennings
Aly
Morrison
Reputliens
Tupela
Charles Af
Sheidon
Ripley
Sid
Kays City
Kansas Avenue
Hayailion Hall
Kishon McCabe
I ‘Texas
George
Southwest Collmee
Winflek
John W. Breitenthal
Kansaw University
Grand Opera House
Pure end _association
C. S. Sutton
Kcowlotesn
Nervices
Ira
Surten
Royal Neigibers Lodge
North
Topeke
Woodmen’s Dee
Phyefeian
Orer
Kansas
Ottawa
Trier
Topekan
Sketch of Dr J B Hibben for Topeka mayoral race
A lengthy complimentary sketch portrays Dr J B Hibben as a prominent Topeka physician and Republican mayoral candidate. It details his career from education in New York and Wesleyan to medical practice in Topeka, plus key public roles. It notes his leadership in health, railroad service, and fraternal orders, and highlights his hope to advance Topeka’s interests with experienced executive ability.
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J. B. Hibben
Fellows
Topeka
Fie
Kilieen
Hogeboos
Sanntate
Hibben
Sants Fe
Karsas Avenue
Brooklyn
United States Navy
Navy Yard
Doctom
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Cent
University of New York
Washington Navy Yard
Minnessta
Eheuing Witter
New York University
Flatbush, L. A
New West
Kansas
KE. Sheldon
D. C. Jones
Leavenworth
Hitchen
Coromer
Shawnes County
Joseph Wilson
Topeke
Eis
Dir. Hibben
Kansas National Guard
John A. Martin
Supreme Legion of the Select Knights
A. 0
U. W
Grand Legion
Grand Lodge
State Reform Actiagsor
Model Woodmen of America
Missouri
Ohio
Iibbert
Netice
Dr. Hibben
Fitzsimmons Training Chiefs Named by Corbett Duo
Charley White and Billy Delaney were introduced to oversee Fitzsimmons training in Carson City Nevada as Corbett announces their absolute control of his preparation and fighting plan. White, known as a top fight judge, will help determine strategy while Delaney acts as chief adviser.
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Carson
Nev
Charley
White
Delaney
Shawn Springs
Corbett
Jude
Hoxtre
Jim
Fitzsimmons
Fitzimmons
Mire Julian
Firesimons
Bob
Credit
Farnsworth & Aslney
West of Chicago Mangle Delivers Fast Complete Ironing
We have just put in the best and most complete Mangle west of Chicago. It finishes four sheets or table cloths per minute improving efficiency. Ironing both sides without wear or tear at any time while the machine operates. View other parts of the laundry and inspect our work.
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Hyalan Warrent
Dary
pRriten
Royal Oval
Royal Baking Powder Co
New York
W. S. Wait
New Place
Lewelling
Oelock
Consi
J. McCabe
Littey Prison
Hamilton Hall
Momtay Sisht
DE. J. BT Hibben
Lew Wallace
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Sania Seetite
Hame Road
Pansworth & Ashby
Hull
E. E Turner
Compton
DewWitt
G. W. Stansfield
Topeka Steam Laundry
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