Committees Named in State Legislature Action
The legislature unveiled a list of standing committees with W F Brown named chairman of Railroads and E C Welles as chair of State Affairs. Others include Isant Conger chairing Assessment and Taxation, Win Lewis leading Agriculture, James Cassin overseeing Mining, J Warren Fate on Judicial Apportionment, and C H Turner heading Municipal Corporations.
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Birect
Hones
E. C. Welles
Palenske
Taylor
Walters
Werle
Perry Gates
Isant Conger
Foley
Carr
Stevens
Rutledge
McCarthy
Pinney
Vo Beigesang
Ee Pye Brown
Merci
Tothweiler
Jones Russell
Fale Simmons
Te Agriculture
Win
Lewis
Stonbe
Loomis, Farrel
Carr, Johnson
Chase, Brown
Greeley
Bennett, Ood
Iusreittions
Ingle
Eafelennes Iner
Marke
Zopmaan Labette
Hollenbenk
Isom Wrisht
Graves, Cassin
Muenxenmayer
Beaton
Heckenbusch
Hentey, Mingk
James Cassin
McGrath
Loomis Lewis
Jamison
Waiters
Dingus
Felghner
Guedno
Huckenbusch
Hieminger
Bot- Kin
J. W.ray
Singleton
Epperson
Fouts
Ain
Jackson
Comanche
P 'T. Johnson
Lee Davis
Dalton
Jaquins
Aker
C. H.turner
Renedes
Arm, Smith
Brown
Bradley
Heck- Banks
Paul Russell
Gillespie
Pulenske
Ward
Willams
Marty
Burkholder
Seaver
Giesler
Neade
R. J. Wallace
Acer Gray
Doyle
Gomes
Hickman
Alfred Lawson
Keefer
Mott
Muenzenmayer
Metzler
Keddie
Dr. F
Ginneapie
Wrists Richards
Shouve
DeWitt
C W. Fatechile
Marks
Ernst Stokes
Simmitt
Duccalt
Goodno
Davis
Flarvey
Botkin
Russell
Dost Barkboy
Feil
Wallace
Malin
Max- Well
Bacon
Coban's Criticism and Kansan Populist Clash
Ex representative defends Kansas Populists against outside attacks. Letter to editor argues editorial bias in Kansas political shifts under Morrill and Mayrrill administrations. Criticizes Republican governance, calls for accountability, notes patronage, press influence, and early promises of prosperity fading in state and national politics.
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Moleington
State Journal
Kansas + City Journal
Kansay
Kansas
Lewelling
Republican Party
Xlite Boure
Morrill
H Ave
Hunter
Mme Binley
Voters urged to back Kansas leaders amid economic panic
In a letter from W. Coburn, the writer condemns prearranged plans and warns of bank failures, strikes, and rising foreclosures as prices and prosperity falter. The piece urges readers to support Kansas’ safe, representative leadership and ignore partisan attacks, calling the electorate wise and prudent.
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SteKinsey
Kansas
Sterne's push to hire crippled boy in senate clerk job
Senator W. E. Sterne urged employing Clyde McCarter, a Shawnee county farmer's son attending Topeka business college, as a telephone clerk. After his plea a committee was instructed to hire him despite opposition and party dynamics.
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Clyde McCarter
W. E. Sterne
Hoy
Senate
Shawnee County
Titus
Hop
Harper County
Juimper
Sterne
Senator Peffer’s Senate Record Questioned by Murphy
J W Murphy, Peffer’s business manager in the city, accuses the senator of not voting in six years and of neglecting duties. He claims Peffer will not attend caucus, cites age and missed roll calls, and critiques his long absence amid efforts to justify past actions and pension debates.
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W. Murphy
Senate
Seistor Peffer
Otter
J. W. Murphy
Peffer
Congress
Tie
Washington
Kansas
Bensator Petter
Petter
State Senate
Th Dilla
Howard County
United States Senate
Senator Peffer Pushes Reform and Banking Law Debate
The article outlines Senator Peffer’s push to pass a low cost government agenda including a one dollar per year citizen price, irrigation and education topics, and curbing costly funeral trips. It also reports on the senate committee’s consideration of the state banking law by Breidenthal, with Farreley as chair, noting proposed capital requirements and penalties for bank fraud, and Peffer’s stance on changes.
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Senate
Congress
Ammitreesman
Peter
Hoe
Senate Committee On
Berks and Insurance
Breidenthal
$20 000 To Pay Legislators
Representative Lobdell sought to rush a bill for 20000 dollars to cover legislative expenditures amid applause as the measure advanced to third reading. Brown of Pratt propounds a bill prohibiting counties and townships from reckless credit ventures and stock pledges to curb municipal speculation and ease tax burdens.
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Lobdell
Walters
Labette
Lobdett
Marty
Clay County
Bobdell
Brown
Pratt
the Journal
Conlon Endorsed by Kansas City Trades Assembly
The Trades Assembly of Kansas City Kansas endorsed P J Conlon for state labor commissioner appointment by Governor Leedy. It noted other candidates in Ware county and stated the assembly’s support in formal resolutions.
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Trades Assembly At
Kansas City
The
Trades Assembly of
Kan
P. J. Conlon
Leedy
Organized Labor
Wramotte County
Conlon Nominated for State Labor Commissioner
One candidate for state labor commissioner is Mr Conlon whose candidacy the assembly unanimously endorsed He is popular in organized labor circles in Kansas City Kansas Former president of the Trades Assembly He is a member of the machinists union and has held offices with the local and international unions.
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Conlon
Mrr. Conlon
Kansas City
Kan
Trades Assembly
Machinists’ Union
Lechl
Free Coinage Resolution Moves in Kansas House
Brown of Cowley introduces a silver Republican resolution in the Kansas House urging free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and asking representatives in Congress to push favorable legislation. A Tennessee Centennial delegation plan will summon a Topeka meeting to set plans with members from Atchison Eureka Independence and other cities. The list of delegates includes Niehaison Grove VanDorn Morgen Stich Montgomery Hughes John Brown Street er and Mrs Street er.
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Brown
Cowley
Representative Brown
Cowley County
House of Siven
Kansas
Cur
Congress
Tennessee
Morrill
Aewe OM
7K Niehaison
Cownell Grove
A. 7H
VanDorn
Atchison
Thon
Morgen
Eureka
A.C. Stich
Independence
FC. Montgomery
J. W. F. Hughes
John Brown
J. B. Baas
Topekai
BF. Rivers
Kansas City
Go H. Jones
Emporia
John Martin
Topeka
Josephine Street
Junction City
House Defeats Water Provision Resolution
The House defeated a resolution to provide water tanks and stations in the chamber. Representative Armstrong proposed that the sergeant at arms supply sufficient refreshments, but the measure failed by a one sided vote amid uncertainty about liquid refreshment policy.
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House of Representatives
Suktatle
Armstrong
Vermeant-At-Arme
Peters Answer Ready Will Claim a Larger Majority
Congressman elect in the Second district prepares a formal answer to the contest filed by J. P. Harris the can didate forbli. Peters denies Harris alleged fraud and says Harris and followers would have altered Peters true majority were it not for the outrage fraudes.
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Peters
J. P. Harris
Blican
Harris
Efforts to Remove Pests From State House Corridors
State officials and lawmakers report a dreary crowd of newsboys loafers and bad blacks mugging visitors in the corridors near the senate and house offices. They consider steps to clear the building and restore order as a growing dissatisfaction prompts action.
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State House
Senate
House
Senators grant hearings on authors of bills before reports
Senator Sorney Pop Sumner 139 introduced a resolution in the senate directing committee chairmen to hear the authors of bills prior to submitting unfavorable reports. The measure follows several Furness bills killed at the first Judiciary committee meeting, prompting senators to explain why their pet measures should pass.
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Sorney
Sumner
Senate
Furness
Judiciary Committee
Law bill eyed to return 7 cents to general fund
The legislature likely will pass a bill to restore seven cents to the general fund. An old accounting error from decades ago left 35 years ago with 37 cents more than the school fund balance. The error has caused ongoing bookkeeping concerns and is now proposed to be corrected by legislation.
Landis appoints stenographer for senate committee work
Miss Viola Bishop sister in law of ex Governor Lewelling named stenographer for the Ways and Means Committee of the Senate will serve as stenographer to H. S. Landis warden of the penitentiary a state official and therefore connected with the government in an official capacity.
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Viola Bishop
Lewelling Spoiat
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
H. 5. Landis
Home Rule Fester Declares Senate Bid
John Ke Feater known as Home Rule Fester announces independent run for U S Senate. He gained attention by challenging John Jd in galls to joint debate and hopes legislators will consider his name if a stalemate occurs over railroad policy. His campaign angle centers on railroad issues.
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United States Senate
John Ke, Feater
Home Rule Fester
Himelf
United States
Mr. Fester
John Jd.ingalls
Mrr
Pester
Courtesy and bridge talks in Kansas senate memo
The Kansas senate yesterday discussed Col Harris courtesy and two railroad safety bills. Senator Helm’s measure and a Leavenworth County sponsor’s proposal were combined, while a bridge plan near Lecompton and a Clay Center insane asylum bill also moved forward. Cuba resolution discussion was postponed to Wednesday.
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Col. Harris
W. A. Harris
Leavenworth County
Senate
Sentor Harris
Helm
Abe Mther
Iorris
Clay Center
Hanna
Clay County
Or Ithe
Leedy
Senate appoints committees on supplies and employment
Lieutenant Governor Harvey names two new Senate committees in the post meridian session. One panel handles miscellaneous supplies for the senate, the other reviews resolutions for additional help. Senators Young, Householder, and Morrow join the miscellaneous supplies committee, while Armstrong, King, and Walack form the employment committee.
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Senate
Senau
Young, Householder
Morrow
Senator Harris Bill Aims Coal Output Controls
State senate sees a bill from Senator Harris to limit penitentiary mine coal output to only what is needed for state charitable institutions. Senate clerks appointed include Richard Doyle and W J Brown with others. Initiative and referendum plan to amend the constitution will be voted on soon. Dockage bill No 40 recommended for passage prohibiting market yard activity. Manhattan college funding seeks 102000 for maintenance. Foley seeks vote correction on Seaton restitution reference. Halliday state commissioner appointment promoted by Ridgeley and Baxter. Woman suffrage on bonds proposal introduced for ballot consideration. Ayers Pills ad note appears at end.
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W. A. Harris
Senate
Young
Pop
Montgomery County
Senate Committee On Elections
Armstrong
Judiciary Committee
Balance To A Cent In Office Transfer
The balance transfer from the treasurer’s office to the new incumbent shows absolute accuracy. Otis L. Atherton succeeds as treasurer with George M. Seward becoming assistant treasurer. The examination praised the precision of cash, bonds, warrants, and securities totaling about $12 million and commended the office for flawless records.
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Otis L. Atherton
Atherton
W. Goebel
Bank of Eisdsbors
Mir
Hef Insurance Securities
Oklahoma
Orne
George M Seward
Leedy Warns That New Treaty Risks Entangling Alliances
Governor Leedy denounces the arbitration treaty between the United States and England as likely entangling ties that threaten national independence. He argues Sweden’s king lacks independent European influence and would side with Britain, while the Monroe Doctrine obligates U S intervention in continental matters and would be undermined by such a pact.
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Leedy
United States
England
Cald
Builiers
Nipublic
Sweden
Europe
Push For National Military Park At Vicksburg
In Washington on January 11 Speaker Reed and several members observed the debate as the Society of the Army of the Tennessee and the Vicksburg National Military Park association pressed for action on a bill creating a national military park at Vicksburg. The bill would authorize purchase of up to 2,200 acres at a cost not to exceed 50 thousand dollars and the park’s development, modeled after Chickamauga and Gettysburg. Proceeding was postponed awaiting consent from the speaker and the rules committee.
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Washington
Reed
Socete
Army of the Tennessee
Vicksburg
Chickamwuga
Gettysboro
Rules Committee
Island Washing Away at Cobb's Island Cape Charles
The Cape Charles area reports the island sinking under water with the south end washed away. The life saving station remains at the northern inlet as the rear of the pinkish structure is expected to collapse within a week. Cobb's Island, famed among hunters as an eastern ducking spot, is deteriorating rapidly.
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Cape Charles City
Cobb
Fife Saving Station
Nouthern
Mfe-say
Huntera
Edison Fines Spark Walkout at New Jersey Works
Incipient trouble at Edison Electric Light in Harrison New Jersey led to Forty girls quitting work after lamps were rejected in the sealing room. Each rejected lamp cost the girl a fine, tied to the lamp’s seal. Superintendent Morrison said the material was poor but promises experience will fix the issue and prevent future trouble.
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New York
Edison Electric Light Company
Harrison
N. J
Morrison
Tampa
Storm in California Brought Heavy Snow and Rain
A severe storm battered southern California with record rainfall and low temperatures. Snowlines fell across the mountains and foothills, with several inches near Pasadena and major rivers at bank full or surpassing levels not seen in two decades.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ian
California
Pasadens
Soldier leaves US service to join Cuban army ranks
A native of Witness, a five year veteran, has left the United States to accept a commission in the Cuban army. The fragment references collars and a steam laundry business with a local phone number, indicating a small-town notice context.
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Doo A ET Charies & Hays
Blateenth Infantry
United States
Witness
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