State Legislature Sets Committees on Irrigation and More
Speaker Street announces additional committees for the legislature including Horticulture chaired by Eawin Taylor with Mall, Lawson, Patton, Stevens, Bacon and Brooke. Municipal Indebtedness led by A. Foley. Penal Institutions led by W. Metzler. Immigration chaired by O. Fell. Telegraphs chaired by A. Reefer. various other panels named with many members listed. There are more committees yet to be named by the speaker.
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Speaker Street
Eawin Taylor
Mall
Lawson
Patton
Stevens
Bacon and
Brooke
A. Foley
Johnson
Labette
Casala
Ehthner
Gates
Wilson
Fenal Institutions
W. MM. Metzler
Oregener Singleton
Seaton
Hemin Jamison
Grimes
O. A. Fell
Fulton
Carr
Bargall
Fouts
Telegraph and Telephones
A. Reefer
Davie Crown of Heats
Wallace, Willan
Rent & Krugéilon
Z. le. Syighner
Craby
Clarke
Tapsey
Rein
Feil
Hoperson
Patti
Holierbenk
Hurths
Dimieles
Haywood Amt Geiser
Gondas
Chglenan
Farrell
Dayle Hiner
Hackney
Messer
Skisrice
D M. Barkler
Chairmas
Jones
Merril
Clars
Tapyeon
Matin
Hurts Juiacn
Nemaha
Burkholder
Priang—O
Outeast
Tuer
Stoner
Truchiood
Beairot
Malin
Maxwell Larbert
Mileage Allowance Debate Highlights Senate Travel Costs
The article details a $1,000 mileage allowance for a Senate trip, covering 209 miles one way and 418 miles round trip. It notes railfare paid and a controversy over whether the policy favors certain members and how it was funded. The piece cites Norton court and the traveling schedule with mentions of specific members and expenses.
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Sap
Hewator Wal Stora
Hart of Norton Cour
Norton
Tranet
Trees Grow in Kansas in Murat Halstead’s Senate Talk
Murat Halstead addressed the Kansas Senate on forestry and tree cultivation during a ten minute session. He spoke of his long journalism career and praised local forestry efforts, noting Kansas interest in state development and the role of trees and orchards in the region.
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Kansas
Murat Halstead
Senate
Sir Halstead
Uriel
Members discuss duties of citizenship at Speaker Street visit
Mr Halstead spoke at a house gathering where a member offered praise for the distinguished gentleman. The Republicans applauded as Halstead explained his ties to Bentucks and delivered a short address about the same substance as in the previous arate.
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Halstead
Speaker Street
Str
Hal— Aa
Louleville Courier Journal
Mit
Alstead
Bentucks
Ventilation Debate Referred To Populist Caucus
In a legislative session yesterday afternoon the ventilation issue was raised again. Larimer of Shawnee urged action to stop rear hall drafts said to cause discomfort and illness among members. Barkin proposed appointing an expert to oversee ventilation and seal off the rear area. Be moved to refer the matter to the Populist caucus where it will proceed absent objections.
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Larimer
Shawnee
Tom Weilep Sroum
Barkin
Beng
Beaian
Buthte
Wesley
New Ars
Den
Columbia University
Swaynmankies
Mornings Heights
University
Sremegren
Peper
Reed
Abandoned station bill moves in senate amid uncertain fate
A bill to sell the Peabody Siles Station aims to dispose of the experimental station and its property. The proposal names the Marion County Board of Commissioners chair, the state treasurer, and secretary of state to negotiate with the U S Department of Agriculture for possible establishment of a new facility.
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Senate
Cnderstood
Hall & Com Tritten
Biece McHinery
United States Devarment of Agriculture
Tanoa
Uricultural Department
Sorne ys Lun ch Sanmaice Tax Legislation Debate
The senate committee on assessment and taxation met to discuss tax easing and the timing of tax withdrawals. Senators debated delays between first second and third readings and criticized committee actions while some measures were abandoned.
Senate Bills in the House Read for the First Time
The house has read several senate bills. Prohibits people from climbing on moving railroad trains and cars. Requires railways to fence rights of way. Proposes publishers be charged for sensational newspaper ads. Aimed at amending general statutes and fixing salaries of Summer County officers.
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House
Senate
Helm
Patney
Youns
Forney
Ingle
Smith County
Keefer Bill Expands Railroad Board Plenary Powers
Representative Keefer introduces a bill enlarging the powers of the railroad commissioners board to set and enforce rates. It governs discrimination remedies, allows joint rates, and extends the board’s authority to promulgate and enforce freight charges with penalties for unlawful disparate pricing.
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Keefer
Railroad Board
Board of Rultros Commissioners
Riddie Wil to Turn Over Office February Date Set
Gov. Riddie Wil will relinquish his office on a set February date. Webb McNail will assume charge of the insurance department. The transfer plan was agreed by McNail and Mrs. Hiddle, current interim. The assistant superintendent post remains unfilled as McNail takes a legal stance, attracting many applicants for both top posts.
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Gov. Riddie
Webb McNail
Surance
McNail
NEW CLERKS FOR THE HOUSE Six Committees Have Clerks Appointed
Six committees in the House have appointed clerks. Names include Miss Joste Gray for federal relations, FC. Johnson for municipal corporations, Ethel Johnson for militia, W. T. Cowgill for election, J. Q. Adame for assessment and taxation, and H. C. Mays for tiv.
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Rowse
McKeever Bill Declares Bicycles Baggage
Representative McKeever of Shawnee introduces a bill declaring bicycles to be baggage under state law. The measure allows bicycles to be transported by railroad companies as baggage without requiring owners to crate or cover their machines, limits to one bicycle per person, and mandates acceptance by railroads unless legally prohibited.
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McKeevers
McKeever
Shawnee
Senate considers pond subsidy and convict labor bill
Legislative chatter in Missouri centers on a pond-for-farms proposal offering a 25 percent tax bounty to owners who construct ponds on large tracts, with county road overseers to act as pond commissioners. A separate bill to ban diverting Arkansas River waters in Kansas advances, while convict labor measures face stiff opposition.
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Senate
Cocke
Por
Mitchell County
Ami
Coal Output Proposal and Legislative Notes Highlight Session
A Leavenworth county coal miners group urged reducing penitentiary coal output at a Senate Mines and Mining committee meeting. Bills discussed include rail passenger stop requirements, tax notice elimination, home rule taxation, poll tax abolition, and a new Stockton normal school. House members filed per diem vouchers as many sought excuse days, with adjournment urged until Monday.
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Want Coal Output Limited
SH. Reed
W. J. Robason
James Taylor
Coal Miners Organisation
Leavenworth County
Senate
Westenday
Fitzgerald of Ford
Remarkable Growth at Savings and Loan in 1586
A New Era for the institution shows asset increase to 7267.66 with enhanced confidence. Auditors praise the association's committee for thorough examination while dividends of 4.4999 are paid across classes. Liabilities include dues and reserves, with loans totaling 75,267.64 and profits credited to stockholders. Directors include Wm. Seward and G Willard with offices at Sixth and Kansas.
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Saelarion
Buweltuthan
St Ae
Wah
Wm. Seward
G_ Willard
Northeast Corner Sixth and
Kansas Avenue
Dr King's New Discovery Endorsed By Ministers
Panacea James E Francis of Chicago and Rev John Fergus of Keokuk endorse Dr King's New Discovery as a speedy relief for coughs and lung complaints. Trial bottles offered free at J E Jones drug store Fifth street and Kansas avenue. Also mentions Hall's Hair Renewer and Ayer's Pills as other remedies.
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James E Francis
Sderman
Chicago
Ceys
King
Cous Am Tung
John Fergus
Keokuk
Episcopal Church
Munyon Cure Ads Offer Home Health Remedies
Munyon promises cures for many diseases with home remedies from a 25 cent remedy line and a free Guide to Health. Ads tout Rheumatism Care Dyspepsia Cure and Chi Cure with prices mostly 25 to 50 cents, plus mail treatment from Prof Munyon at Arch Street Philadelphia.
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Munyon
Price
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Curtis drives demand for kicking machines and new agency
Curtis reports heavy orders for his kicking machines as demand soars beyond supply. He opened a new agency from which he distributes Randymachines and plans to ship two more to the Nasional today. He offers free machines to disappointed customers and previews late improvements making the devices more useful this year.
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Captain Curtis
Iekine
Randy
United States
Exittewm
Dutton House
Mr. Curtis
Fred Close
Ponciclas
Nasional
Cuban youth Antonio Maceo in disap pearance tied to New Orleans plans
A young man calling himself Antonio Maria Maceo, nephew of the Cuban general, vanishes from Oakland and is rumored to be heading to Cuba to join insurrectionists. A dispatch cites Cuban junta urging him to go to New York, but reports suggest he intends to reach New Orleans to raise volunteers and avenge his uncle's assassination.
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Oakland
Cal
Antonio Maria Maceo
Antonio Maceo
Cuba
New York
Maceo
New Orleans
Unche
The Most Unique Calendar of the Season Issued
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railway has issued its most unique calendar of the season. Copies may be obtained by sending cents in stamps to cover postage to B44. Smith, G. PA, Cleveland Weather Indications show likely snow and cold winds, with shifting northerly gales expected Sunday. forecast for Chicago.
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Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Railway
Smith
Cleveland
Chicago
Fur Kanes
Fanny Hice Stars in Grand Theatre Comedies and Opera
Local dramatic notes trumpet Fanny Hice in a Grande Grand production with operatic comedy and dramatic turns. Mentions Miss Hice at the Grand next Thursday, with Ed Smite Rusrel and Mr Thames Keene leading a varied bill. Theatre sales begin Monday morning, with proceeds aiding the poor and a matinee featuring Prince of Liars.
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Fanny Hice
Nak
Rusrel
Conetiana
Cies Oger Wits
Sm Weitirely
Fanny
Tefresa
Miss Hice
Snow
Thames Keene
Elfen
Een
Charles B. Vanfoet
Gamne
Espolly Anc Farrer Company
Momus
Ingersoll Quits Law to Lecture Full Time
New York statesman Robert Ingersoll resigns from legal practice to devote himself to lecturing. He plans a major address in Boston next Sunday under a new plan. It is noted that legal practice was highly profitable, yielding over $200,000 yearly. Cal Thgerroll, born in 1832 in the state, was his father a Congregationalist minister.
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New York
Gan
Ronert
Boston
Cal. Thgerroll
Grover Aims for Ducks On Early Morning Venture
In Whitewater Virginia on January 23 a party led by Captain Lamberton of the left-hand service aboard the Melthorne steamer Maple arrived early and prepared to head for the ducking shore after meeting with GayNecht. The group planned a morning spent in the blinds.
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Witewater
President Cleveland
Lamberton
Lefthorse
GayNecht
Inauguration Excursion on Vandalis Pennsylvania Short Line
Tickets on sale March 1st at 4 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Full particulars from traveling messenger agent or W Brunnes. Imbali Piano at Pure Food Show. visitors may view Kimball pianos and hear public demonstrations. Dewitt's Witch Hazel Salve advertised for burns and piles. Kansas Avenue note.
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Vandalis
Pennsylvania
W. Brunnes
Imbali
Cully
Topeka
Kimball
Dewitt
Kansas
Seal skins to be cheap in London sale drop
Private cables from London report Hudson Bay fur sale prices hit ruinous lows. Sealing skins averaged £110 4d yesterday, 12% below last month, sparking alarm in Victoria business circles over potential collapse of sealing trade as 40,000 skins and vessels’ plans hinge on these prices.
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Victoria
London
Hudson Bay Company
Oy International
Londup
Miss Cousins Still Weak in St Louis Hospital
Miss Phoebe Cousins, arriving from Excelsior Springs, Mo, remains too weak to receive visitors at a private hospital in St Louis. A physician says she is recovering from Tuesday’s operation but still unable to speak. She required assistance to reach her room and is in St Louis for several years’ visits after serving as United States sou rs, with prior time in Chicago and other large farm cities.
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St. Louis
Phoebe Cousins
St Louie
Excelsior Springs
Miss Cousins
Wort of Thanks to Mr Charles Bennett optician
A reader expresses gratitude to optician Mr Charles Bennett at 70 Kanave for glasses worn twelve years and better sight. Also notes a Swedish Inet Political Club meeting at 343 Kansas avenue on Monday evening January 2, and mentions Scott's Carbo Digestive Compound advertised as a cure for indigestion.
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Charles Bennett
Optician
Kanave
Swedish Inet Political Club
Kansas Avenue
Ness
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