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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1895
Page
5
A compact history outlines how Mood Men Namebaker led a decisive caucus victory over Mr. Burton. The piece traces key figures, dates, and locations, noting the political climate, strategy shifts, and the aftermath for local governance and party dynamics.
Lucien Baker of Leavenworth, favored by anti Burton Republicans, secures the Republican nomination for U.S. senator after a protracted caucus in the Kansas Senate. The process spans ten ballots with Baker edging Burton 40 to 36, Ady 3, Ingalls 1, amid speeches from Hood, Thacher, Ady, Smith, and others.
Lucilen Baker, the new Kansas senator, was born in Gorham township Ohio. He trained in law at Monroe County Michigan and Leavenworth Kansas where he built a practice and served as city attorney and state senator. He married Mary Higginbotham in 1872 and has two children. His brother is U S district judge John H Baker of Indiana. Mrs Baker is in Denver. telegrams pour in after his nomination.
The Senate convened at 4 pm with Republicans absent. Sena’s resolution seeks House concurrence to push free silver status and oppose gold bonds, sent to banking. A new bill by Jumper would fund 7000 for an electric light plant at Capitol square to curb recent clashes between electric and gas firms. Additional measures include cemetery vacation in Republic County and police deputy appointments.
Senate files two key measures by Senator Landis to cap telegraph charges and require express firms to file detailed yearly reports with the railroad board. Telegraph rates would limit initial words and per word charges, with special rates for news dispatches, plus delivery mileage fees. Express firms must disclose costs, wages, and capital, enabling the board to set fair max rates and curb discrimination.
Auction notice offering watches and jewelry including Elgin and Hampden brands. Describes open-face cases, ruby jewel settings, hunting caps, and various sizes for men and women. Mentions price ranges, silver cases, and examination privilege for buyers before final purchase.
A garbled future note recalls a line attributed to Jost Billings about politics and parental knowledge. It mentions Leon Mr Burton and two young men seeking guidance, with a cautionary remark about fathers and political life after a woman's death.
Topeka audiences filled the Grand last night to see Joseph Murphy in Shaun Rho, with Rebecca Warren and Kate Dogovan delivering strong support. Murphy praised the cast and noted the tight finances limiting opera-house attendance while promising upcoming shows The Girl Lettind Me and The Crust of Society.
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