Plan to abolish western counties sparks reform measure
A debated proposal introduces a plan to redraw county lines across multiple counties including Grant, Finney, Kearney, Stevens, Morton, and Stanton. The measure outlines new boundaries, county seat changes, and responsibility for debts and officials, prompting opposition from several lawmakers.
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Ory
Bourbon
Ines
Ures
Fisner
Keariwes
Berder
Stevens
Hawkeett
Murtun
Mawdeoll
Grant
Alor
Lee
RRC
Finney
Keprney
Hamiltor
Snakell
Huekel
Tie Heel
Vald
Stanton
Sbba
Morton
Stevvans
State Real EP Batate Loans for Kansas Farmers
State real estate loan plan promotes small loans to farmers through a state fund. A proposed bill authorizes school fund loans, appraisers to assess lands, and county officials to distribute appropriations. Supporters cite stability and safe investments for school funds, with administration by the state treasurer and commissioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eliisen
Lalge
East Vale
Lexwil
Coulee Sada
Shawnee County Salaries Bill Introduced in Legislature
Representative Larimer introduces two bills affecting Shawnee County including a proposed salary measure for the county treasurer set at four calang for and as distance of 350000, with details partly described in the fragmented text. The article notes Larimer's two bills to regulate Shawnee County salaries.
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Shawnee
EL G Larimer
Larimer Istay
House
Shawner County
Larimer
County Salaries and Fees Set for Shawnee County Officials
The measure fixes salaries and fee divisions for the probate judge, district clerk, sheriff, and register of deeds in Shawnee County. Each officer must maintain a fee book and report quarterly. failure to report incurs fines and possible forfeiture of fees. If annual fees fall short of set salaries, the county does not guarantee the shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ounty
Ster
Shawnee County
Jude
Register of Deeds
Governor Teed Names Otay Center and McPherson County Directors
Governor Teed announces appointments to the state penitentiary board of directors. Ex Representative A. A. Nevernah of Otay Center and A. L. Drake of McPherson County will replace rotating terms. Eckert of Arkansas City set to serve one year. Allison editor notes confirmation context. John Chase of Topeka named among mining engineers for the institution.
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Teed
A. A. Nevernah
Otay Center
A. L. Drake
McPherson County
Consteale Lionn
Smith Center
Deck
Molton
pHailen- Mare
Me. Newman
Mr Drake
Tee
TW. Eckert
Arkansex City
Jekould
Dla Allison
Larne
Osage County
John Chase
Topeka
Policy board bill and party stance in House
Republicans seek abolition of metropolitan policy boards while Populists push to retain them. The bill was introduced by Rep Hawkbusch. Committee on cities of the first class reported no action. majority signatures include Cubbison Wry Hackbusch Keefer. minority signatures include Armstrong Ernst Merrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkbusch
Cubbison
Wry
Kansas Day Celebration Postponed to Evening
The Legislature postpones Kansas Day events from this afternoon to this evening in Reentative hall. Chief Justice presides and speaks, with speakers including ex-Senator Martin, John J. Atwood, David Overmyer, J. H. Barton, H. Lobdel, and Judge Horton. Marshall's band will provide music. the public is welcome.
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Kansas Day
R Tet
Goy- Vener Levdy
Martin
John J. Atwood
David Overmyer
J. H. Barton
H. Lobdel
Judge Horton
Marshall
Senter for Chief Clerk Appoints Senior Chief Clerk
The bower rauresa commissioners name J M Senior chief clerk and Josephy stenographer. Seniter served as chief clerk for the past two years for the Kenthi one Board. Ely is a resident of this area.
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Bower Rauresa
J. M
Josephy
Seniter
Kenthione Board
Ely
Florida Frozen Strikes Florida Hard With Freezing Cold
Jacksonville reports a deep freeze as a cold wave sweeps 200 miles south of the city. Thermometers drop near zero in Jacksonville and similar readings occur further south. The frost damages crops and orange groves across northern and western Florida, with extensive losses in Lake County and near 200 miles below Jacksonville.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Florida
Mitchell
Jorthern
Jecksonville
Jacksoinville
Lake County
Jacksanville
Thurston addresses Nebraska stance on silver free coinage
Washington reports Thurston defending his party and Nebraska’s will against free coinage of silver. He says the Nebraska legislature is far apart and prospects for agreement are slim. Separate dispatch confirms plague in Formosa, with Japanese legation officials confirming the outbreak.
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Thurston
People of
Nebraska
Washington
Jan
Rormosa
St. Petersburs
Jen
Formosa
Nevada Fights Legalized as Gov Expected to Sign
Nevada passes a bill legalizing prize fighting between men. governor anticipated to sign. Provisions regulate licensing, weights, health certificates, enclosure security, and penalties. Corbett and Fitzsimmons rumored to visit Nevada. debates continue on location, training camps, and financing.
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Carson
Nev
Nevada
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Sadler
Reno
Nevada Fight Prize Push Creates a New Industry
In San Francisco and Nevada a push for legalized prize fights gains support. Backers claim a $1,000 tax per fight will deter cheaters and guarantee honest contests. Dan Stuart reportedly plans permanent Nevada HQ to organize major bouts, with cities like Carson City Reno and Virginia City in range for events that could funnel large earnings to the state.
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San Francisco
Gan
Nevada Senate
BAM
Ing
Dan Stuart
Hin
Nevada
Sage Brush
Carson
Reno
Virginia City
Central Pacific
Mail Bags Rifled as Highwaymen Rob Southern Pacific
A northbound Southern Pacific train near Roseburg Oregon was held up by two or three men. They dynamited and opened the express car and safes, set the car on fire, and escaped. No injuries reported. train delayed about ten hours en route to Portland. An imperfect robber description was released by SP officials.
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Southern Pacific
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Roseburg
Heridricke
Hoseburg
Pyelds
Southern Pacific Road
Rexelirg
Hendricks
Jun
Rowebrrs
Shady Point
Foseburg
Thildmen
Morris
Rma
Bapemi
Expres
Alger Arrives in Cleveland for War Portfolio Hints
General Russell A. Alger of Michigan traveled to Cleveland and was driven to the M. A. Hanna office. By midmorning he departed for Canton, reportedly summoned by the president-elect, signaling his selection for the war portfolio.
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Cleveland, Jan
Russell A. Alger
Michigan
City
M.A. Hanna
Mi O'Clnck
Alger
Canton
Plea entered in petty larceny case in county court
Anthony Peecher pleaded guilty to petty larceny after being shot during arrest. Justice Grover fined $5 plus $41.29 costs, police indignant at the result. Case limited to the justice. Peecher to be housed at 50 cents daily for four days. Contains garbled additional notices about local property and foreclosures.
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Grover
Anthony Peecher
Watts
Third Street
Prevcher
Guy
Peecher
Topeka considers auditorium plans for large crowds
A Topeka discussion centers on building an enduring 17 000 seat, fireproof auditorium for about 20000 dollars. Architect H M Hadley and financier C J Prescott advocate a permanent, well heated hall with multiple exits. Local business leaders urge leadership and early start to fund a facility to serve future state gatherings and large events.
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H. M. Hadley
Topeka
Hadley
Str
Mr. Stadiey
J. Prescott
Prescott & Co
Prescott
Journal
Auditorum
Mary
Afr. Prescott
Bathdon
Hamilton
Hamilton Hall
A. d. Baker
Hutchinson Salt Company
Rice's Chorus Girls at Savoy Hotel Worth of Fees
Kansas City January 25 1920 The Savoy Hotel Company 22 West Ninth Street faced attachment in circuit court over funds from Evangeline company to hire chorus girls for the week at the Ninth Street Opera House. Sheriff to garnishee money in the hands of the manager.
To Pay For Overtime Police Board Sets Eight Hour Day
Topeka police commissioners decide officers receive extra pay for time over eight hours a day. Chief Gardiner and several officers would be owed back pay totaling about $2,000 to $1,000 per head, with broader implications if ratified by the city council.
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Police Board
Topeka Board of Police Commissioners
Old Board
A. K. Rodgers
Chas. K. Holiday
FS. McCabe
Gardiner
Police Department
Efleet
Shawnee District Court
Bird
Kansas City
State House
Topeka Police Board
Bergeants
Ellsin
Donovan
Jallers Hopkins
Dishrow
Bundy
Owens
Ewing
McDowell
Parcells
Long
Hale
Burgess
Pinketon
Rye
Fawkes
Lucas
Carlson
McElroy
Fairolmen Kime
Benard
Pavey
Hichard von Zeller
Teiny
Topeks
Eun
Tremont Guest Shot In Hotel Fracas
Chicago Jan 2 A sensational disturbance at Tremont House leaves D B Chandler of New York with a bullet wound in his left hand and nine scalp wounds. He accuses Deputy Coroner Emiley Corbett Edward Kirkland Night Watchman John Bruno and B McPherson of the assault. Kirkland and Bruno risk dismissal. Contending version says Chandler shot himself while cleaning a revolver. Chandler is tied to Colgate Soap Co. of New York. Kirkland is nephew of W S Eden, a Tremont hotel proprietor.
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Chicago
Tremeont House
D. B. Chandler
New York
Brukes
Chandler
Emiley Corbett
Edward Kirkland
John Bruno
B. McPherson
South Clark Street
Kirkland
Brano
Mr. Chandler
Coltrate Soap Company of
W. S. Eden
Tremont
Great Northern
McKinley at 54 in Chicago as major’s birthday greeted
McKinley, still in Chicago, congratulated her husband by telephone early this morning as the major turned 34. A New York official, Tatts sweard of Eté Fa Balls, called for a private audience. Visitors included OMT B.C. Faurst, a Lima banker and old friend. Coal and laundry ads appear amid local notes and skating at Athletic Park.
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Canton
Mers. McKinley
Chicago
Tatts
Ierkimur County
New York
B.C. Faurst
Lima
Deserted Wives and Runaway Husbands in New York Courts
New York police court records show about 15 000 men in Greater New York under bonds to support wives abandoned or deserted. Many cases feature sobbing wives with children pleading for maintenance while magistrates impose orders to pay partial earnings.
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New York
Piucer
Aires
Kent
Teris
Ie Reisons
Mrann
Yorkville Court
Elizabeth J. Crannis
National Christian Reascon
Bish
Ste Bhe
White
Rateeford
League
Promety
Preparations for Bradley Martin Ball Spark Major Fashion Debate
New York officials describe the Bradley Martin ball on February 10 as a grand event with flamboyant costumes and costly rentals. Designers and jewelers race to produce and fit exotic attire, while guests debate expenses and potential partners for the cotillion amid rising prices and social expectations.
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New York
Bradley Martin
Whitehouse
Elisha Dyer, Jr
Cotilion
Usd
Martin
England
Frederic Broneen
John Jacoty Astor
Mont
Ogden Ailie
Jinels
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TI. N. Ory
Haskell
Stanton, Norton and Stevens
Kansas
Senter
Senate
Assembly
Ekty
Sruntelpal Corporation
India
Uneaa
Trenaury
Jali Nat
Ellacta
Marty
Stuart
Stuart Sare
Dallas
James J. Corbett
Weil
WAR Office
McKinley
Carr Sisters
Evans Flats
George S
Tyler
C. J. Prescott
Rice’s Chorus Girls
Peerless Steam Laundry
B. Chandler
M'Kinley
Mrs. McKinley
Wessen Coal Co
East Fourth St
West Std. Athletic Park
Palace Clothing Co
Putzburs
Fred Woot
Merte Ingetio
American Bessemer Aasociae
Filsely
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