Kansas Bill Reshapes State Charities Board Authority
The Kansas Legislature debates a sweeping reform to place all state charitable and reformatory institutions under a four member board of charities and corruption. The measure, opposed by some, would empower the board to appoint staff and oversee operations, with contentious discussions on travel, conferences, and university funding amid pushbacks over new buildings and budgets.
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Board of Charities and Corruptione
Wnate
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Ubeious
Koepke
Adele
Topeka
Cruwtees
Helmick
Thin Lyumt
Tayi
Chautauqua
Lambstepd
Kanu
Kansas
Parrely
Pen
Hoie
Householder
Neosho
Neon Army
Fuetita Monete
University Debate Locks In Minimum Appropriations
The house votes to hold appropriations near a minimum level for the state university. The university will not receive as large a sum this year as previously hoped, signaling tighter funding for higher education.
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House
State University
Unusual Proceedings By Populist Committee Letter to Legislators
A Populist state central committee letter urges lawmakers to enact measures affecting Kansas City stock yards. It claims to reveal the true costs of stock handling and profits and proposes moving wholesale stock business to a different market to inspect revenues received.
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State Central Committee
Kussias City
Batur
Jemving & Wee
Exeaboat
Kansas City
Cannot Go Home on Passes Bill Faces Vote
A bill introduced on Speaker Street aims to curb free transportation to influence voters. It sets penalties for accepting pastes or favors, with fines up to 500 dollars and imprisonment up to two years, and requires forfeiture of voting rights for challenged voters unable to prove otherwise. Perjury penalties include fines and possible imprisonment.
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Speaker Street Max
Insurance Rate Bill Aimed at Anti-Trust Fire Firms
A bill introduced in the senate by Senator Johnson seeks to ban any agreement on insurance rates and forbid agents from using such rates. The measure, favorably reported by the insurance committee, targets anti trust law violations and argues against rate fixing by insurers. Currently Missouri meetings of fire insurance firms to set rates are cited as an example.
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Johnson
Rep
Jefferson County
Missouri
Mre
Harrison Clarkson
Topela
Contests Committee Considers Junketing to Settle Election
The first house committee, chaired by C. W. iehid with Smith of Sherman and Lobdell of Lane, may travel to Hodgeman county to collect evidence in J. W. Hunter's contest against B. P. Bradley. Hunter alleges illegal votes and seeks witnesses while the panel may recount ballots if needed.
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C. W. Iehid
Smith
Sherman
Lobdell
Lane
Fentiomes
Hodgeman County
J. W Hunter
B. P. Bradley
Bradley
Hunter Clamit
Iegal
Hunter
Witnasen
Pairchid
More House Committees Named by Speaker Street
Speaker Street announced additions to house committees Insurance Library Labor and First Class Cities. Insurance chairman J Mo Du with members Harbaugh Welles Rothweller Walters Hibner Cubbison McCarthy and Waucation-T C Davts with Walters Fallon Metzier Dingus Stevens DeWitt Finney Mt Late Library Harvey chase man Jones Hackney Dttisus Moore Lavimer Lambert of Ly Labor chairman B Loomis with Mott Lawson McGrath Johnson Chase Armstrong Aket Bexnett and Keddie First class Cities chairman F J Armstrong with Meretti Keefer Ernst Cubbison Huckbuseh and ry
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State Library
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House
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Harbaugh
Welles
Rothweller
Waleters
Hibner
Cubbison
McCarthy and
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T. C. Davts
Walters
Fallon
Metzier
Dingus
Stevens
DeWitt, Finney
Mt Late
Harvey
Chaseman
Jones
Hackney
Dttisus
Moore
Lavimér
Lambert
Ly Labor
B. Loomis
Mott
Lawson
McGrath
Johnson
Chase
Armstrong
Aket
Bexnett
Keddie
F. J. Armstrong
Meretti
Keefer
Ernst
Huckbuseh
Impeachment Proceedings Delayed Against Judge Vandivert
Impeachment charges against Judge Vandivert of Kinasey will not be filed in the senate now. Attorney T. J. Haun of Larned has arrived with complete charges but will delay until the DN abolishing Vandivert's district is acted on by the senate. If the bill fails, charges will be filed and an attempt made to oust Vandivert.
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Kinasey
Senate
T. 3
Haun
Larned
Conlin Urged for Kansas Labor Commissioner Post
Kansas City labor unions press for P. J. Conlin to be appointed state labor commissioner succeeding W. G. Bird. Delegations and many individuals urge the governor, with Conlin backed by organized labor groups in Kansas City.
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Kansas City
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P. J. Conlin
W. G. Bird
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Govenor
Con Lin
Conlin
Grimes Bill Seeks College Control of Irrigation Plant
Representative F E Grimes of Wichita County introduces a bill to transfer management of the Leoll irrigation station to the State Agricultural College board of regents. The bill provides the plant be managed by the college and allocates 5000 dollars for the fiscal years ending June 30, 191?, and June 30, 191? for this work.
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F. E. Grimes
Wichita County
Leoll
Board of Regents
State Agricultural College
Texas Fever Cases Sent For Early Supreme Court Hearing
Governor Leedy has forwarded an urgent request to the United States Supreme Court to advance the Texas fever cattle cases to an early hearing. He stresses the large damages at stake and petitions for disposal of the case as practicable. The cases involve John Madden who obtained judgments totaling $58,009 against the M. E. and T. railroad company for shipping two...
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Leedy Hes
United States Supreme Court
John Madden
M. E. & T. Railroad Company
Cattle Fever Spreads Across Kansas and Legislative Plans
Infected cattle moved to Hartford and pastures in Lynn and Chase counties spreading disease and causing hundreds of cattle deaths. Kansas Supreme Court affirms judgments against M. Kk. & Ty. in Lyon County trial court. Session cost set at 30000 dollars by Ways and Means for legislature expenses. Street Insurance bill aims to require notice before policy cancellation and permits insurance license revocation for violations. Mrs. Ontealt named clerk of hours committee on printing. State inspector of pay on sale authorized. transmission set at 15 cents per ton. Senate journal to be corrected by a standing committee.
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Kansas
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Chase
Supreme Court of Kansas
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Sedgwick
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Maro Delights Audience With Unmatched Illusion Show
At the high school stage Maro showcases inventive mind and painstaking methods. He never copies, making his performance unique and astonishing. Applause rings out as spectators call it wonderful, comprehensible, grand, and unequalled.
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Marolea
Hugh Cameron's Prayer Prompts Kansas Legislature Visit
Lawrence hermit Hugh Cameron seeks a public airing of his patriotism theme titled “Fatriotism” before Kansas lawmakers. His lengthy prayer argues for American predominance, the nation’s unity, and a civic ethic rooted in religious and patriotic duty, urging legislators to uphold free government and national virtue.
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Senate
Kaas
Kansas State University
Free School
Bruyer
United States of America
Morrill Lecture Praised For Sincerity At Congregational
Ex Governor E N Morrill delivered The Good Old Times at the Congregational church last night. Lecture praised for honesty and earnestness though not a showy elocutionist. Audience noted the modest setup and Morrill’s selfless act donating services while the church realized a small profit from the event.
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Congregational Church
Till
Morrill
Morris
American Constitution and Idea Highlighted Theme
A brief promotional snippet extols the American Constitution the American Idea and the American Spirit as enduring national ideals. It notes subscription rates daily by mail six dollars a year and daily plus Sunday eight dollars a year through mail delivery.
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Mail
By Mail
Blizzard Destroys Orange Trees in Biloxi Mississippi
Biloxi Mississippi January 28 a heavy snowstorm hit overnight leaving two inches of snow and widespread damage to orange trees and vegetation as residents mourn the death of Mrs. T F Seamel The writer thanks friends and organizations including Daughters of Erin Royal Neighbors of America post office staff for support during their loss.
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T.f.seame
Daughters of Erin Society
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America
Post Office
Rence
Lizzir
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