Topeka News Briefs From Local Ministers To Board Meetings
A jumble of Topeka items reports John O. Kixs as secretary of the Topeka Ministerial union, petitions for new roads before county commissioners, the Hie school orchestra performing tomorrow night, and Weather Observer T. B. Jennifes. Other notes mention hospital recoveries, a Kansas City convention hall drawing, a mid year memorial service for Lincoln, and upcoming exhibitions at Hamilton Hall.
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Topieka
John O. Kixs
Topeka
Waron Pablien
Stormont Hospital
T. B. Jennifes
Harris
Matt Exhart
Kansas City
Staniey
Saturny Wyo
Saterday
Lincoln
Rus
Quilori
Collins
Hamilen Hall
Toby
Quincy Street
Pantie
Gina Opum House
Roe Eell Journal
Topeke
Hewilshun
Kanens
Sarch Hicks
Toneka Tikes
Costes
United States Supreme Court
Mack
Ambrazic Wien
Neo Ff Kaness
Lowt
Rees
Mekel
Retire Foster Move Clears House Judiciary Favor
Washington reports a favorable committee recommendation on the bill. Representative Bengerite of Kansas, representing the Dose MWichy compulates, advocates the measure as advancing the federal dodge Pueter of Kansas. The bill is expected to pass.
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House
Washington
Jan
Bengerite
Kansas
Mwichy
Federal
Dodge Pueter
Value of Keely Motor Thileavtnhi
An inventory records perenne property and patent details with valuations. Mentions tax rulings by Attorney General Greens on beer stamps and related penalties for evasion and willful failure to stamp duties.
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Jan
He Perenne
Svifteen
Washington, Jan. T
Grees
Pecca
Misinterpreted War Department Order Sparks Cuban Beltown Debate
Washington reports dismiss sensational claims that the Cuba order concentrates customs money in Havana. Officials say the measure directs weekly customs reports and use of funds to improve Cuban conditions, ensure equitable expenditure, and offer work, with priority for those loyal to Cuba rather than Spain.
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Washington
Santino
War Department
Havana
Santiago
Bantiago
New York
Fivena
Cuba
Cohan
Spain
Illinois Legislature Opens as Street Railway Fight Begins
Springfield Jan 5 The Illinois Senate chose James Warder as president pro tempore and L Sherman as speaker. Three bills on street railway franchises were introduced. Governor Taher devoted much of his message to state issues urging full taxation of street railways and lower fares, and called for arbitration to settle mine riot grievances.
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Thellinois
Sprichfield
Ilinois
James Warder
Senate
L. ¥. Sherman
Taher
Allen Streit
Pons
Vinten
Governor elect Stanley Styles Names Stenographer Choice
Gov elect Stanley Styles announces no executive clerk appointment and indicates staging changes. Reportedly he will appoint a stenographer as the board of pardons is abolished. The plan includes moving to Topeka Saturday afternoon for the formal transition.
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Stanley Styles
Wichita
Gan
Tne
Board of Pardons
Stanley
Topeka
Fas Farry
MISS SAMPSON WEDS AND MRS SCOTT OF SAN FRANCISCO
A fragmented notice reports the marriage of Miss Sampson daughter of the admiral to El El Scott of San Francisco New York with a church ceremony and reception. It mentions Gertrude Atherton’s daughter Muriel Atherton marrying Albert B Russell in San Francisco with the mother in Washington. A brief line notes a death from apoplexy in New York.
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EL EL Scott
San Francisco
New York
Jon Hampcoe
Wot Samson
Henry Warrison Sram
Gren Fldaor
Frant J. Goodwin
Sampson
Armote
Scott
New York City
Gertrude Atherton
Cat
Muriel Atherton
Albert B. Russell
Washington
Wicked lawyers punished if Crossan bill passes
A Senate committee of the whole advances Senator Crossan’s bill relating to embezzlement by clerks, servants, trustees, and officers across private and public sectors. The measure broadens penalties for embezzlement, converts, and concealment of money or property, with exceptions for underage workers. It also favors passage of school district property control and government fire and police department reforms in larger cities.
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Senate
Berton Crostan
Crossan
Joint Stock Association
Isis
Treasury
Galeas
Zimmer
Areani
Bridge bills aim at Missouri River Bridge property taxes
The Andrews and Stone bills, approving assessment of Missouri river bridge property at true value and tax protection, passed the house without opinion. The measures create a receiver for half the bridge property if taxes are not paid, and prepare to protect Atchison Leavenworth and Wyandotte counties from bridge company tactics.
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Andrews and
Stone
Missouri Tlver Bridge
Andrews
Atchison, Leavenworth and
Wynedettr
State Mine Inspector Bill Passes House With Amendments
Senator Ryan's bill creating a state society of mines passed the house yesterday afternoon but was amended by Dingus of Lynn. The measure goes back to the senate for concurrence. Key changes set the inspector's term to end July 4 instead of the second Monday in February 1599 and provided for the society secretary role.
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Ryan
State Society of Mines
House
Dingus
Lynn
Bird
Senate
Lnstead
Fenuries
Scott's Emulsion Fights Coughs and Consumption Risks
A persuasive health advertisement urges attention to lingering coughs and possible consumption in families. It extols Scott's Emulsion, a cod liver oil with hypophosphites, claiming it warms, soothes, strengthens, and saves thousands from progressing coughs toward hopeless outcomes.
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Scott
Funny Things in the State House Janitors’ Tale
A fragment recounts Kansas state house janitors dealing with doors left open in busy times. They once nailed a “Shut the Door” sign to main entrances, then considered oiling hinges to fix the squeak and have doors close themselves, reflecting jokes about oversight and absurdities in official duties.
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State House
Dios
Kansas
Meay Contest adjournment urged by Populist majority
A summary of the Meay contest notes that calls for adjournment of the special session of the legislature and mentions Populist support for similar moves. It also references a plan to begin the regular session next Wednesday afternoon and a proposed resolution on time for hearings. A separate claim alleges BH Gillette of Kingman was elected judge of the district including Kingman Pratt Barber and Harper counties last November, with no hearing date fixed yet.
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Junge Mekay Ho
BH Gillette
Kingman
Pratt, Barber
Harper Counties
Doniphan
Brown and
Nems
Penitentiary Coal Output Debate in State House
In a Wednesday afternoon session the Kansas House debated limiting Penitentiary coal output to state and charitable institutions. Cassin urged shifting preference away from convict labor toward free labor, arguing political stakes and party loyalties influence the measure. Debate included opposition from Populists and a party-line division, with a vote on the motion to strike the enacting clause advancing but likely unresolved.
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Keefer
Leavenworth
Sumner
Pope Grits
Leavenworth County
Frank Gable
Tranen
Wuck
Gable
Cassin
Jimmie
Republi
Petia
Anne of Foal
Chatee Coutty Te Ketah
Crawh
House Night Session Passes Small Bills and Express Bill Advances
A hurried house night session saw several local measures advance amid a tight quorum. Key actions included passage of a street and alley replat plan, road improvements, and waivers of damages for sewer projects while the Express Company Bill drew strong debate and a 10 to 3 vote in committee before floor consideration.
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Cosain
Ryan
Rexdine
Wellery
Fapecott
George Trewin
Duman
Moridas Niet
Ty Tapeewtt
Pulya
Miners Bill Advances After House Senate Concurrence
The text notes passage of a miners bill with the senate concurring in the house amended version. Senator Ryan led the bill in the senate, awaiting gubernatorial action after the house made an unimportant detail change and sent it back late Wednesday afternoon.
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Senate
State Society of Miners
House
Ryan
Bryan's Springfield Speech Urges Independence For Cuba And Philippines
William Jennings Bryan spoke to a Springfield audience urging independence for Cuba and the Philippines and opposing forcible annexation. He criticized the gold standard and colonial land grabs, recalling Jefferson and a 1899 message about morality in annexation. He advocated direct dealings with Filipinos and paying fair prices, while opposing U S purchase of sovereignty from Spain.
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Springfield
Jennines Bryan
Jacksonville
Cincinnst
Central Music Hall
Benjamin F. Caldwell
Bryan
Usat
United States
Jefferson
Binine
Congress
Cuba
Philippines
Saain
Spain
Abilene Woman Flees with Infant to Join Husband in Mexico
Mrs. Grant Gillett, wife of the absconding contractor Gillett, left Abilene with her infant and brother on a night train to meet her husband. They planned to unite in Mexico, leaving extensive purchases behind and carrying little money. Creditors reportedly will not compromise, and the couple is believed headed abroad.
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Abilen
Arre Urant
G. Gill Lett
Mexico
Gillett
Oklahoma
México
Kansas City
Grant G. Gillett
Abilene
Kan
Gibiett
West
Alaska liquor problem prompts ostracism of officials
Washington January 5 representative Torene of Oregon filed an amendment to the Alaska codification bill to license liquor businesses in the territory. Tongue notes the Treadwell mine pays gold taxes elsewhere and yields no revenue for Alaska. He denounces current liquor laws as corrupting and says officers are ostracised for prosecuting sellers. Liquor is shipped to Lake Bennett and smuggled into Alaska. Adulterated liquor from that source is said to be the worst. Senator Perkins sought a similar provision last year but it failed.
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Washington
Torene
Oregon
Alaska
Tongue
Treadwell
Juneau
Lake Bennett
Smurele Bank
Perkins
Senate
Navy yard and fort budgets dominate early 1900s actions
Secretary of the Navy sent Congress an estimated 141000 for improvements at Button, Key West and Mare Island yards. An additional 350 for maintenance of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving was also presented. War Department earmarked 100000 for a new hospital at Fort Leavenworth Kansas. Vice President Hobart missed Senate due to a mild illness.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Congress
Button
Key West
Mare Island
Hobart
Senate
No American Oathes Found Among Porto Rico Troops
Washington dispatch reports for the eighth day that General Henry at San Juan wires the War Department there were no oaths among American troops garrisoning Porto Rico. The message notes continued quiet and reinforces U S operations at the island.
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Washington
Henry
San Juan
War Department
Porto Rico
Washington Conquered Epidemic Promises Nervine Remedy
An early 20th century notice touts La Grippe sweeping Washington with up to one third of government workers affected. It extols Dr Miles Nervine as a nerve builder and restorative, recounting a patient’s recovery and offering free medical advice and a heart notes book from Dr Miles Medical Co.
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Capitol
Miles Nervine
Milles
Nervine
Milea
Landscape Gardening Considered in Its Higher Phases
Dr H W Roby of Topeka spoke before the State Horticultural Society on the heroic phase of landscape gardening. He called landscape a great teacher guiding form color light shade rest and motion, beauty and immortality, and a master of emotions and imagination. He cited beauty as essential and noted landscape sparks art science and wonder, intertwining utility with beauty.
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H. W. Roby
State Horticultural Society
HW. Roby
Topeka
Dr. Roby
Dewi
Emerson
Buffon
Condorcet
Biggest Populist of All Governor Elect Casts Banquets
Governor elect Stanley praises Senator Lewelling as the greatest man in the Populist party, lauding his strength of character and integrity amid the current session while a Wichita crowd voices support and questions linger about political alignment and future policy.
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Stanley
Lewelling
Wichita
L.D. Lewelline
Prontist Qarts
Cure All Nerve Therapy Heads West From Topeka
Prof Johnstone from Topeka claims to have cured hundreds through his nerve treatment. He cites thousands of endorsements and plans Kansas City as new western headquarters. The remedy targets restlessness nervousness dyspepsia and related debilities with a stated success in over fifty thousand cases. An unrelated corporate note reports a 2 percent permanent and 2 percent extra dividend by the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Missouri
West
Ani Ail Mead
Paul Alexander Johnstone
Harrison St
Pedo
Kansas
Kanpew
New York, Jan
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern Railway
Kansas House Bill 72 Creates Small Legislative Salary Provision
An act to appropriate funds for the Legislative Department and other per diem payments for state lawmakers and staff. The bill sets a nominal amount and directs the state treasurer to issue warrants for salaries and related perquisites. The act becomes law after publication in the state journal with signatures from the House speaker and Senate leaders.
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Bec
Fergne
Stata
Gibin
House
Senate
M. Harvey
Marion Watson
Eae
Verner
State of Kansas
Ste. LW
B. Bush
State of the
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