Kansas Senate Defeats Bill to Abolish Metropolitan Police
The Kansas Senate defeated a bill to repeal the Metropolitan police law by a 29 to 2 vote. Debate centered on city self-government, with proponents arguing for local control and critics warning of saloon reform failures. Governor-appointed police commissions and city enforcement were key points, with future action noted as lawmakers adjourned.
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Meimick
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Hr Dilelord
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Kies
Tesler
Kansas
Leedy Cons
Navy Vessels Ordered To Sea From Mire Island
Three of Admiral Beardslee's squadron at Mire Island California, the Sennington Alert and Ranger, are to be sent to sea at once. Secretary Herbert approved activating the ships rather than keeping them idle at the navy yard, with orders to proceed to a location within telegraphic reach.
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Ritchie Defeated in Circuit Court Decree
In Creverasp January 24 a decree was issued in the case Samuel R. Ritchie against J. B. Mullen ex Senator Payne Stevenson Burke and others The stock held as security for loans to Ritchie consisting of Canada copper and Central Ontario railway mining shares is ordered sold to satisfy the claim The decree is against Richie at every point.
Wire Tapping Must Stop in Senate Bill
In Wasumoros on January 24 the senate discussed a bill by Rep. Chandler of New Hampshire to prevent tapping of telegraph wires used by news associations. The measure aims to stop news theft after incidents in Chicago where several agencies tapped wires and misused Associated Press news.
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Motormen Released by Writ in Habeas Case
Joseph P Patton and John Chaplen have applied through Baldwin S Straus to Justice Gaynor for a writ of habeas corpus to release 26 motormen and conductors imprisoned at Halsey Street Station. The writ was granted returnable at 5 o clock this afternoon.
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Joseph P. Patton
John Chaplen
Baldwin S Straus
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Supreme Court
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Dispensary Plan Proposed in Maine Legislature
A Maine bill seeks to abolish the state liquor commission and replace it with a three member board from the legislative council, appointed by the governor, to handle all intoxicating liquors and distribute them to city and town agencies. Also notes Denmark appointing a new consul and Andrew Peterson of Chicago becoming Danish consul for multiple states.
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Judge Gaynor orders writ to force Brooklyn cars run
Justice Gaynor declares the Brooklyn Heights railroad must operate cars in sufficient numbers to serve Fulton Street and adjacent districts. He says the railroad has a public duty, not merely private gain, and cannot stop work even temporarily. The decision emphasizes public accountability, proposes mandamus, and warns against using labor costs to throttle service.
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Aupreme Court
United States
Brooklyn
Eailroad
Legal ruling on company rights and public order amid labor dispute
The judge finds the company’s claim of violence insufficient to issue a writ and notes that thousands of soldiers and city police maintain order. The company cannot halt service to hire new workers gradually or replace existing staff unlawfully, as it runs critical roads under state trust and public obligation.
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Strike About Over Calls To Discuss Afternoon Meeting
At strike headquarters on January 24 the general view was that the big strike had largely run its course. Strikers appeared despondent as a conference was planned for this afternoon to decide the propriety of calling off the strike.
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Idaho Member Resigns Amid GOP Tensions
A note from Mawcow Kong Daniel Gamble, Republican, states he submitted his resignation after being drawn into a dispute over Willis Sweet. Supporters in his county protested by an effigy of Gamble for not backing Sweet, and the resignation was to be handed in this morning.
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Kite
Willis Sweet
Mawcow
Kong
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Sweet
Noted Jockey Garrison Loses Judgment in Rail Note Case
A judgment for 1507.76 was filed in favor of Rappert against jockey Edsward Het Soupper Garrison, who had worked for Rappert. The order secures payment on two notes. American Casualty Company in New York reports indictments against four wrecking figures including Col. Henry Beecher and Vincent R Schenck. A Santa Fe passenger loss case leads to a new theft charge against Henry Hamilton. Deportation of art works sparks international interest and a bill to prevent unauthorized art shipments. Nebraska seeks deportation support, and a Keeley treatment reward bill is introduced. A lecture series by Mia Eew Chace begins in Kansas City. A wreck sighting near Chicora and political cabinet efforts conclude with M. Bargois giving up cabinet aims.
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Railroad Ties and Reforms Across Nations
Night narrow gauge railroads see renewed use in England and France with the Kongo line costing $62,010 per mile, double the original estimate. In Russia, all regular officers and employees on state railways must retire at fifty five, signaling a broad reform in railway administration.
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