State Legislature Debates and Bills on Salaries and Law
The Senate bars a newspaper man from the floor while Representative Keefer's measure to simplify legal proceedings fails. The piece details proposed salary hikes for county officials, particularly sheriff and deputy roles, clerk and register positions, and notes the act becoming operative January. It cites a partisan clash, discussions on judicial reform, and a call for public action as trust in courts erodes.
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Keefer
G. Larimer
Havy
Parreil Pop
Jewell
Farrelly Frank Forrest
Arma
Nike
Paurtol
Bir
Barrest
Lorimer
Badmer
Balarien
Sheritte
Bite
Bire
Vike Court
Lerk
Commise Nienere Wall Ferfeit
Senators Vindicate McCray In Heated Senate Debate
A rowdy senate session erupted over a resolution by Senator Titus accusing Kanes of publishing defamatory articles about D. McCray, a rival newspaper correspondent. The measure, backed by Titus and several supporters, sought to strip McCray of privileges until proper apologies were issued, amid charges that the American Book Company influenced educational coverage. The chamber narrowly adopted the resolution after extensive speeches.
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Senate
Titus
Herper County
D. Go McCray
St. Louis Republic
Tlw Senate
McCray
Kanes
D. McCray
Schoolbook Trust
T Wan
Deen Marke
American Book Company
Hares Landis
Benatar Lanter
Pawnee County
Benatar Campbell
Labetee County
Hrmadi
McCrayen
Senates Health of
Manhattan
Nicgonite
Campbell
Ailes
Tivus
Jung
Berluvanesa
Benator Hessity
Book Trust
Harvey
Way
McCray Or Hore
Unt
Sengor Lupter
Lamb
Lupee
American Hook Company
Joint push for Senate join in school bonds probe
The House Judiciary committee recommends passage of a resolution to investigate school bonds bought in Coley and Kingman counties. Debate centers on extending the inquiry to include the state oil inspector and adding Senate representation to the investigative panel. The plan aims to secure cross chamber testimony before actions are taken.
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Bouse
Senate
House
Judiciary Committee
Fairenild
Coley
Kingman
Every Man His Own Lawyer Bill Debate at Judiciary Committee
A fractured debate unfolds as the judiciary committee reports unfavorably on a reform bill enabling citizens to be their own lawyers. Keefer pushes for amendment citing costs and access, while Lubetell and others warn against chicanery and decry lawyer dominance in lawmaking.
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Warises
Amkee Hook Passett
Keefer
Wis Hall
Lendell
Ilinow
Hackney
Judiciary
Anf
Shaploe
Princi
Pally Wisineses
Xara
Potomac
Rouse
United States
Taos
Bux
Burton Letter Urges Unity After Nomination for Senate
J R Burton writes to the Republican caucus from Topeka praising the party’s choice for U S senator. He stresses harmony, loyalty to Republican principles, and the need to rally Kansans and legislators behind the majority to secure future power, noting former Bryan voters may return.
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J. R. Burton
Lambert
Republica Caucus
Topeka
Kan
United States
Clint
Causcus
Bryan
Pop Party
Republican Party
New Eingland
New York
California
Kanes
Botkin Fights for Simpson Over Ninth District
Botkin opposes dismemberment of the Ninth Judicial District amid a local fight. The bill to abolish Judge Matt Simpson’s district was set for passage, with a sub committee to reconsider by judiciary members from the Seventh district including Merrill, Wright, Tapscott, Lobdell, Ray Speen, Botkin and Fairelot.
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Botkin
Simpson
Ninth Judicial District
Botkins
Judiciary
Matt Simpson
Fairchild
Thin
Merrill
Sedgewick
Wright
Barton
Tapscott
Hamilton
Lobdell
Lase Ray Speen
Clark
Botkin and Fairelot
Reno
Harvey and
Auditor Morrris says one man cannot hold two jobs
Auditor Morris declares a single person cannot hold dual positions. Frank Flenniken, secretary of the state railroad commissioners, faces proposed cutbacks on salaries and expenses amid a dispute. The issue centers on two weeks of pay for a clerk and secretary duties while holding multiple roles, with implications for public funds and职 political jibes at Plonaticen's expense.
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Morris
Frank Flenniken
State Board of Railroad
Storris
Fledntkern
Evnaior
Morrth
Antonne
Tailroad
Merlene
Plonaticen
Kansas Day Celebration in Finie Kansas Meet
A public meeting for Kansas Day is announced with speakers including Gov Leedy, W A Harely, John Martin, David Overmyer, and others. The committee, chosen by the home senate, will host the session at the National Music parlors with potential music from a rebel band and remarks by Speaker Street and Lieutenant Governor Harvey.
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Finie Kansas
Tineter
Thore
Leedy Hecator
W. A. Harely
John Martin
Divid Overmvyer
Atwood Letneenworth
Charlie Lote
A. A. Horton
J. R. Furton
Senate
Speaker Street
Harvey
iHenry McLean
Se ‘Vy. Miattes
Akar
Jon Counts
Grant W. Harrington
i4In
H.G. Larimer
BO. Bittle
Hackney
Tie
Rebel Band
No Protest Filed Against Lewelling Says Secretary Bush
Secretary of State W. F. Bush states no protest has been filed with the executive council against the election of former Governor Lewelling as railroad commissioner. He denies any protests in his office and says he will abide by the majority decision.
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Dan Hart Gop
Limporne
Amutican Book Company
Sam
Senate
Jumper
Osage County
Will
American Book Company
Assembly
Forney Pop
Chu
Karas
Kan- Sas
Crossen
Campbell
W. FE. Bush
Executive Council
Lewelling
Bush
Jane
Mr. Bush
Mr. Lewelling
City Offices to Be Made Elective by Bill
Representative Muenxenmayer of Geary county will introduce to the house a bill to provide for the election of city clerks and other officers now appointive. The measure aims to place city marshal and street commissioner in second class cities under direct voter choice, vesting power in the people and reducing mayoral influence over appointive offices.
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Muenxenmayer
Geary County
House
Connel
Lewelling At Work In Senate Chamber
Ex Governor Lewelling now serving as state senator from Sedgwick county seats himself in the senate chamber with the intention of resuming his legislative duties. The scene captures him ready to participate in ongoing debates and committee work as his term progresses.
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Lewelling
Sedgwick County
Senate
Senator Johnson jokes about corn and shoes in Kansas debate
In a Kansas senate session, Senator Johnson of Jefferson County quips about Governor Leweiling and a shoe joke involving Otto Hecht. The judiciary committees plan a joint meeting to discuss purchasing volumes of the General Statutes of Kansas. W. C. Webbe and Daniel S. Pipe present bids. Five normal schools are proposed for Wichita, Fort Scott, Concordia, Norton, Stockton. Senator Hart introduces a resolution for funding normal schools. The measure is laid over under rules.
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Senate Chamber
Johnson
Jefferson County
Otto
Leweiling
Hecht
Himn
Menate
Judiciary
House
Senate
Thn
Simale
Weitherlay
Kansas
W. C. Webbe
Topeks
Daniel S. Pipe
Kan City
Pipes Propertition
Wichita
Fort Scott
Concordia
Norton
Stockton
Hart
Prohibit Cigarettes Measure Drawn by Representative Brown
Pratt representative Brown introduces an anti cigarette bill aimed at banning any tobacco combination for manufacture or sale known as cigarettes. Violators face misdemeanor charges with fines from one to one hundred dollars or up to three months imprisonment at the court’s discretion. The article notes ongoing House political maneuvers and printing budget debates linked to the state printer position.
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Brown
Pratt
Kannas
Senators Debate Rail Charge Reductions and Protection Bill
On Wednesday senators will hear Bullman company representatives and 10 express firms about Young's reduce rail war charges and Titus’ express charges. Local railroad officials will discuss protection of railroad property in reference to Berater Sterne’s bill.
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Mey
Senate
Bullman Company
Young
Expres Companies
Senatar Titus Bul
Hokster Gr Une Lhepakke
Berater Sterne
Tillotson Named Topeka Elections Commissioner
Rumor claims D. C. Tillotson will be named Topeka elections commissioner on strong authority. Populists protest, charging Tillotson is a free silver Republican and unfavorable to their slate.
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Commins
D.C
Tillotson
Topeka
Cleaning Treasury Locks In Cincinnati Firm Inspect Office
A Time Lock company representative inspects inch long treasury locks in the state treasurer’s office. Locks are to be thoroughly overhauled and examined. Legislative notes report the House adopting a Brown of Pratt resolution yesterday afternoon.
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Treasury
Consolidated Time Lock Company of Cincinnatii
State Tremsurer
House
Brown of
Pratt
Woman's jewels and motherhood cited in patent remedy ad
A vintage medical advertisement extols a woman’s value of motherhood and links child health to female vitality. It touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a safe cure for female weakness and organ health, claiming it prepares for motherhood and eases pregnancy discomfort. The testimonial from Mrs. Rebecca Gardier credits improved health and weight gain after using the medicine.
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Rebecca Gardier
Grafton
York Co
Gary
Golden Medical
Amd
Pierce
Topeka House Employees Talk of Salaries and Reforms
The article covers discussions in the Topeka house over salaries financed by the fund, recent elections, and reform efforts by Mr. Brown. It notes personnel shifts, a plan proposing changes to clerical roles, and committees addressing journal supervision and rail committee staffing. Local events include a Topeka Camera Club exhibit and a reception for ministers, with various civic notes and a birth.
North Topeka Social News And Local Notices
North Topeka notes list visits from Al Piffman and J G Mayer, Miss Clara Martett in Paxton, Mare show attendees, and a Knights of Pythias social with music. Church services continue through the week at Christian and Baptist churches with Rev Boyle preaching. Also mentions Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer as a remedy for hair loss and grayness.
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Ae Nee
Kimball Printing Co
Geo. Mayers
Piffman
Menaken
J. G. Mayer
Kious Street
Clara Martett
Paxtoo
Biles Hortense Warman
Vatley Fats
John Patten
Shiveroe
North Side
J.C. Wallace
J. PB. Frazier
Regi Baker Grocery Company
Mise Tada Henry
Manhattan
H. H. Fowler
Otte Kuehne
Knights of Pythias
The
Christian Church
D. D. Boyle
Quincy Street
Baptist Church
Rutchinson
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