Collins case called as affidavits read in district court
In a Topeka district court session the Collins murder trial opened amid a flood of affidavits read by defense attorney Godard. Prosecutors contend a juror may have heard of the case. defense contends several affidavits lack substance and seeks dismissal of intoxication claims. The judge urged focus on admissible testimony and postponed further action to tomorrow morning.
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Kipling Crisis Appears Passed Amid Hopeful Reports
New York dispatch notes Kipling's physician Dr Dunham saying there has been mute free respiration and crisis may be passed. Publisher HH McClure says Kipling had a favorable night with no complications and a hopeful mood in the sick room. Washington reports Secretary Long to host the final cabinet dinner of the season aboard the USS Dolphin at the navy yard dock.
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Token of Regard Fails to Pass Oleomargarine Bill in Kansas
A Kansas House debate denounces the anti oleo bill and utters resolutions honoring 10,000 farmers and oleo petitioners. Representative Felder of Stafford introduces protest against the Republican majority while disputes over city marshals surface and a bill to appoint officials by mayors lingers briefly in committee.
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Senate redrafts bill after enacting clause omitted
The House passed a bill with the enacting clause accidentally omitted and sent it to the Senate. The Senate State Affairs Committee, chaired by Hell, reported a substitute that restores the enacting clause, making the measure functional again.
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Appropriation Bills Passed by the House Today
The House fast tracked appropriation bills including repairs for the representative hall and senate chamber, postage for the Biennial state board of agriculture report, stationer supplies for the legislature, traveling library, penitentiary, industrial school for girls, deaf and dumb school, John Hows memorial, colored industrial Institute of Tynka, and reimbursements to counties and corporations for funds advanced for the Kansas exhibit at Omaha, with one measure for destitute care in sane postponed for reconsideration until tomorrow.
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Penitentiary appropriation advances under two year plan
The house approved a two year penitentiary budget totaling 297000 with minimal changes from the prior cycle. Wheeler sought to delete 1400 allotted for convict tobacco, noting personal abstinence while Coy argued it remains necessary for inmates who have long used it. Grosser agreed it was needed.
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Asylum Bill Passes and Orphans' Home Approved in Kansas
The house approved an asylum bill authorizing a new state asylum with $100,000 initial funding, amid lobbying from Clay County interests. Governor Branley is expected to sign. The senate also passed appropriations for a soldiers' orphans' home at Atchison, detailing maintenance, staff, and operations across several fiscal years.
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Atchison
Mae
Faulty Bills Prompt Governor Criticism and Threatened Veto
Governor Stanley objects to the current bills citing misspellings faulty punctuation and bad grammar. He threatens to veto unless the documents are corrected before signature. Coffeyville city court bill is cited for heading errors with duplicated sections and misnumbered parts.
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Debate Limits Approved In Sedgwick Session
In a move to speed business in Sedgwick a new rule limits speeches. Members may speak only once per question for up to three minutes and twice in committee of the whole for up to five minutes. Two minutes are allowed to explain votes on any bill or joint resolution.
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Andérsot Af Sedzwick
Cooke bill is killed in senate vote stalls fund control
The Cooke bill to authorize school fund commissioners to loan state funds on real estate failed in the senate with 17 votes for and 17 against, needing 21 to pass. The session also saw a call of the senate as the measure failed. The house passed a separate bill funding care for the destitute insane without debate, while Dawes sought reconsideration. A Braddock petition urged defeating the resubmission proposition. Weather notes indicate Chicago forecasts for Kansas show fair weather tonight and Wednesday with variable winds.
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Dewey Under Fire in Manila as Insurgents Attack
Report from Manila dated February 28 describes insurgents at Malabos firing on the cruiser Callao while Admiral Dewey visited the Monadnock. A Malabon church was shelled by the Monitor, killing Filipinos inside. Captain Elliott of the 20th Kansas and a private were seriously wounded near Culepean. News notes include garrison plans, additional wounded, and no new ships ordered to reinforce Dewey.
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Oregon on the Way Battleship Sails for Manila
The battleship Oregon accompanied by the collier Iris sailed for Manila on February 20, departing Honolulu on the voyage announced via San Francisco dates February 28.
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Death and Wounding of Capt Elliott in Manila War
Captain David S. Elliott of Company G Twentieth Kansas is reported wounded at Manila. A Coffeyville city clerk before enlisting, 34, born in Bedford Pennsylvania, served in a Pennsylvania regiment. He was also a former state legislator and Coffeyville Daily Journal editor, with a large family in Coffeyville. Howard Olds of Company F, 21, a clerk by trade from St Joseph, is also wounded.
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Cheaper to Europe as White Star Cuts Passenger Rates
New York reports White Star Line cuts cabin rates on the White Star One to between 10 and 15 dollars, effective immediately and lasting through April 1 when summer schedules begin. Transatlantic fares, coordinated by continental agreements, see reductions with the Majestic and Teutonic listed under new figures.
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Topeka Bill Passes Amid Public Building Controversy
In Washington on February 23 a large hall audience heard debate as Mercer and Maddox criticized distribution of public building funds. The House advanced bills funding city projects including Elizabeth City and Topeka, while northern states received a larger share. The episode highlighted bloc support and partisan maneuvering as the committee pushed ahead with allocations.
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Hanna Bill Plan Prompts Constitutional Creation Debate
A fragmented OCR text discusses Hanna Bill passage and a plan by Sendtor Manne to reach a Standard Ol prvet amid 16 percent U.S. context. It references verbal contracts and non‑enforceable clauses, sections on court actions, trust dealings, and potential federal or state legal implications. Includes names Haney, Mr Haney, and mentions committees and investigations.
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Pope Leo Stricken in Sudden Illness suspends Audiences
Rome reports Pope Leo XIII suddenly stricken by illness forcing suspension of audience events and papal activities. Physicians ordered rest as Catholic world monitors his condition amid prayers and official updates.
Santiago Ball Town Cup Game Attracts Crowds
A Santiago baseball match between a Cuban nine and the Santiago Athletic Club ended 16 to 0 in favor of the Americans. The event drew strong spectator turnout at the Santiago Jockey Club with hopes of cups and trophies for the winners.
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