Paves the Way for Graceful Escape of Attorney General Godard
State legislative debate centers on paying expenses of a special session and declaring an emergency. Hesley leads a measure to fund the session, repealing prior appropriations, while other members debate legality and potential court rulings on the special session. Several representatives justify votes. some oppose funding via the attorney general’s office, citing fiscal and legal concerns.
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Janeie
Hesley
Third Reeding
Seaum
Fairchild
Judiciary Committee
Ravenscroft
Peter
Jaquins
Gentlewen
Messrs
Abrams
Ackerman
Adams
Bauer
Sedewick
Anderson
Bet
Ciulson
Coy
Dawes
Edwards
Kineed
Piney
Fort. Francis
Thiller
Wlesaler
Gectatate
Gratton
Green
Mullett Fiarr
Haysen
He Meener
Nler
Irving
Jantine
Johnston
Rett Loomis
Mason
Mell
Mendentatt
Moore
McKeever
Nichols
Gshorn
Douglas
Oursier
Pugue
Poison
Hees
Ottawa
Reid
Remington
Exer
Richardeon
Fkinelart
Geore
Scott
Wichita
Seatam
Seaver
Shetehee Aioe
Trown
Sayas
Sparionk
Staples
Biasr
En Wert
Arene Thorp
Tullos
Warn
Welch
Wheaties
Wilcox
Wiles
Wie
Woodward
Jewen
Work Of The Senate And Pending Bills Discussed
Lawmakers in the senate debated pending measures including animal welfare and school health bills. The chamber heard prayer and lobbyists pushing tolls on financing reforms while committees urged passage of health related measures and referred barber restrictions to appropriate panels.
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Alan Bhisew Howe
House of Representatives
Comenities of Public Health
Leweling
Thay
Aso Pripiiery
Better Public Schools Proposal Aims Tax Reform
A proposed measure backed by Burkholder would raise two school levies to fund education. It creates a 3 mill state tax and a 2.5 mill county tax, both distributed per pupil in each district. The policy rests on constitutional per capita funding and seeks to balance inequities by adjusting local tax assessments.
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Ech
Tx Ia
Shime
Kansas school bills seek longer terms and local levies
The text notes two proposed levies to fund teacher pay and school improvements, totaling about $4 per student, to be used only for teachers or district needs. Mr Burkholder argues for a minimum six month term, recounting prior three and four month steps, aiming to extend to six months for Kansas children this year.
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Burkholder
Kansas
Schowl
Reaching for an Evil Unloading of Pauper Children Bill
The Kansas legislature introduced a bill by Major Tom Anderson to curb indiscriminate relocation of pauper children from eastern cities into the state. It targets transporting paupers across borders and enacting penalties for states sending them here. The measure aims to stop the cycle of relocation aiding reformatories and police in Kansas City, the Indian Territory, and Colorado.
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Kansas
Senate
Tom Anderson
Shawnee County
Neame
Thia Dill
Kansas City
Indian Territory
Colorado
Anderson
Keeley cure by state aid bills move on senate
Senate bill proposes Keeley cure for habitual drunkards at state or county expense. Incumbents may spend 100 dollars for treatment, board, and costs, with funds approved by county commissioners upon probate court judge inquiry into applicant need.
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Senate
Shaldon
Franklin
Probate
Anticleo Bill Seeks to Bar Coloring Margarine in State
The anticleomargarine bill, following the barber bill, saw 19 petitions from across the state asking for its passage. It would forbid color additives in margarine to resemble butter rather than ban production or sale. A petition also asked for a bill to appoint a woman on the board of charities and another barber bill measure.
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Board of Charities
Santa Fe Railroad Orders Automobile Stage Coaches
The Santa Fe railroad contracted with a local manufacturer to build a pair of automobile stage coaches for sightseer transport from Piagstar Arts station to nearby canyons in the Rocky Mountains. Each coach will seat 18 passengers with a gasoline engine and pony power to climb steep grades.
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Chicago
Santa Fe
Rai Road
Wade & Contract
Piagstar, Arts
Ole Rocky Mountains
Efmces
Alger Invited to Testify by War Investigation Commission
Washington January 24 Secretary Alger has been invited by the War Investigation Commission to appear and testify about the conduct of the war. He has not yet replied, but is expected to be present tomorrow or shortly thereafter.
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War Investigation Commission
Washington
Alger
War Investigating Commission
Ichnil Tanke
Navy to Destroy Merrimac By Explosives In Santiago Harbor
Washington reports the navy will remove the Merrimac from the channel edge at Santiago harbor using explosives. Lieut Blow, who oversaw wrecking ops, says the ship is not worth salvage and recommends hull demolition by charge.
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Washington
Navy Department
Santiago Harbor
Blow
Next Adjutant General Contention in State Politics
Politicians favor Sim Fox of Manhattan for adjutant general under Governor Stanley, with Fox described as fully competent by allies. Republicans seek office to probe military expenditures, citing a recent $400 outlay to muster new companies. Two years ago McPax and an aide toured every state company headquarters to verify records.
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Sim Fox
Manhattan
Morrill
Stanley
Fox
McPax
Mayoralty race narrows as Charles J. Drew looms
City voters debate a likely promotion for Councilman Charles J. Drew as mayor. Discussion centers on his fitness to lead including plans for a new water works plant and franchise concerns. Historical notes criticize past water works profiteering and current owners' risk with charter navigation.
Topeka mayoral race favors Drew over Brooks
A Topeka writer urges support for Charles J. Drew in the upcoming mayoral contest. He praises Drew’s long service, Navy record, and study of water works issues, arguing the city needs a decisive, reform-minded leader who will oppose continued water company influence and protect citizens’ interests.
The Youngest Juliet Miss Daisy Davidson Sets Study Plan
Miss Daisy Davidson of Topeka aims to be the youngest Juliet on stage. She will travel to Atchison tomorrow to meet Mr Morrison who stars in Faust and arrange a summer study program in San Francisco under his tutelage. The amateur performer has shown notable acting talent and may join Morrison's company after her studies, growing Topeka’s representation on the stage.
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Daisy Davidson
Topeka
Juliet
Atchison
Lewis Morrisas
Faust
San Francisco
Morrison
Miss Davidson
Aguinaldo Proclaims Philippine Republic at Malolos
A Manila dispatch reports Emilio Aguinaldo proclaiming the Philippine Republic at Malolos with no public Manila demonstration. Rival native authorities threaten Cebu. Aguinaldo’s government struggles to curb interior disorder and potential hostilities with the United States.
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Aguinaldo
Malolos
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Luzon
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Alger
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Otis
Europe
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Senor
Bin
State Department
Senor Agoncillo
Aguinalds
United States
Labuan
Island
Barneo
Platt
Balabac
Palawan
Philippine Islands
Grand Trotting Circuit fixes 1899 meeting dates and purses
The Grand Trotting Circuit stewards met at the Hotel Cadillac and set 1899 trot meets with purses for Detroit Cleveland Columbus Buffalo Glens Falls Readville Hartford New York Providence and other sites. New York and Providence admitted. D J Campau elected president. minimum 1500 for 3 in 5 heat purses. two new 2 heat purses at discretion. Ella Wheeler Wilcox’s father dies at age 90 in Rhode Island.
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New York
Providence
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Portland
D. J. Campau
Colonel Edwards
Sidney W. Ghes
National Livestock Association Meet Opens in Denver
Denver January 24 The executive committee of the National Livestock Association presides over a meeting with seven states and territories represented. Proposals call for executive oversight of convention proceedings and referral of all resolutions without debate. The group advocates uniform livestock and water laws to aid western and southern farmers while noting various trusts and market consolidations.
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National Livestock Association
John W. Springer
Trumns
United Trust
Castor of Trust
Colorado Coif
Fate Trust
Whit
Stone Trust
Appeals to Denver Fellows Stock Yard Regulation Resolution
Representative Ravenscroft of Clark county introduced a concurrent resolution in the house today addressing stock yard regulation. He explained he wished to unite the resolution with the livestock convention to secure a unified stance and action on this issue.
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Ravenscroft
Clark County
Mutual Benefit Growth Aims at National Livestock Meet
The Colorado State Cattle Growers Association endorses continued work with the National Live Stock Association. Directors report 46 associations representing 5,000 people, eight million head of stock, and $250 million invested. A steering panel to advance work is promised.
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Charles F. Martin
Martin
George L. Goulding
Colorado State Cattle Growers’ Association
National
Burdau of Animal Industry
Convention Opens With Annual Address by President Springer
Denver Jan 24 The second annual convention of the National Livestock Association opened at the Tabor Grand Opera House with about 1000 delegates. President John W Springer outlined aims including uniting livestock groups, harmonizing interests, securing uniform state branding and inspections, aiding agriculture, and pressing for western grazing land laws.
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Kansas
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Yates
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I Tabor Grand Opera House
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St. John's Cathedral
Warcome
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Thomas & McMurray
A. P. Bush
Texas
Roll Call
Springer
National Livestock Association
United States
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Cuneaidte
Centrid
Chicago
Filipinos Get a Hearing on Recognition Move
Secretary Hay absent as Sener Lopez, secretary to Aguinaldo’s Washington representative, delivers a third appeal for official U.S. recognition. Chief Clerk Michael accepts the paper amid cabinet plans, while Manila cables report Otis expecting insurgent pressure and risk at Manila itself on the Philippine question. A stray note mentions reform school visits and a promotion of winter wear sale at The Palace.
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Washington
Sener Lopez
Agoncillo
Aguinaldo
State Department
United States
White House
Michael
Manila
War Department
Otis
Minfila
Toilo
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