High School Text Book Trust Fades From Kansas Schools
Legislature removes high school text book restrictions, extending a reform that had limited the book trust in high schools while preserving it in common schools. A conference committee recommended receding from amendments, allowing high schools to benefit again. Lawmakers hailed the text book act as pivotal for education, with several speakers praising its impact on high schools and the state overall.
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Rctual Book Trust
Kansas
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House
Tawts and
Grattan Tich
Gregory
Grosser
Hefler
Werris
Masin
McKeever
Commmon
Wiefey
Evra
State Journal
Senate Adjourns Ending Hanna Push Kills Anderson Bill
In a noon adjournment vote Senator Hanna blocked Sen Tom Anderson’s measure to amend the present law on beneficiary accounts exempting the Masvoic Mutual 430. The Senate calendar lists over 200 bills with leaders highlighting Anderson’s fraternal bill and other proposals from Stock Field Cook Andrews and others.
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Hanna
Tom Anderson
Tegao Aa
Asiderson
Gill Wean
Boater Anderson
Anderson
Cookr
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Stone
Heesin
Heesin—Providine
Seheot Ford
Sheldin
Hare
Senate Passes Bills Sent to House in 1889–style Session
The senate approved a slate of measures drafted by several foremen including Householder and Armstrong. Provisions cover rail highway obstruction, animal custody and public safety, proxy voting for life insurers, parole transport for convicts, and teaching qualifications for normal school graduates.
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Armstrong
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Angerson
New Senate Petitions Stall As Session Opens
The senate begins its new session with petitions slowing to a halt and attention turning to the immediate business before it. Officials note no new petitions have surged in as lawmakers convene, while the body resumes consideration of pending issues and proceeds with initial measures.
Topeka court resumes as witness testifies on detective past
The testimony tracks a young man recalled from a prior appearance. He claims past work with bicycling, telegraphy, and detective roles in 1890s America. He lists stops in Topeka Chicago Winslow Albuquerque Raton and Kansas City and notes casual engagements and personal business rather than a clear purpose for his visit.
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Perjury charge follows sensational county court scene
A chaotic county court session ends with Bradbury, also known as Nello, being committed for perjury after prosecutors accuse him of swearing falsely regarding an affidavit. Judge Hazen adjourns for papers to be drawn by County Attorney Jetmore while Sheriff Cook holds the witness. The trial atmosphere remains highly charged as defense and prosecution clash over the circumstances and possible new trials.
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Santa Fe
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Wallace
Boyle to Leave Topeka for New York Law Office
State attorney general J C Boyle says he will leave Topeka in a few days to open a law practice in the New York Life building in Kansas City. A speech in New York City banquet drew praise, and his recent re election defeat is seen as prompting the move.
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Topeka
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Kansas military reform trims gold braid and creates a single brigade
Kansas legislature passes a bill reorganizing the Kansas National Guard. The state will have one brigade with three brigades generals removed, a trimmed state military board, and officers defined at colonel rank. Militia members gain poll tax exemption and must first be used for state needs before federal troops.
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United States
There is still life in the barber bill in legislature
A damaged clipping describes an alleged barber bill scheme in which opponents sent out a crafted amendment to barbers across the state. The letter urged acceptance or defeat, claiming the measure had been amended to uselessness, and noted Section 4 penalties.
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Burke
State Board
Barber Bill Aims Sanitation Through Skin Disease Control
A historical debate outlines a barber bill requiring exam completion on skin and scalp diseases and anatomy. It argues barbers must be trained dermato-physicians to curb disease spread, with board funding paid by barbers and no state cost, while some lawmakers oppose creating a board.
Anti Guthrie Bill Passes Senate Against City Attorneys
The senate passed a measure barring the mayor or any city council member from acting as attorneys in suits against the city. It targets W F Guthrie city attorney of Atchison who also represents the Atchison Bridge Company. The bill, possibly drafted to settle old debts, has been sent to the House for consideration.
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Atchison
Atchison Bridge Company
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Guthrie
Wuee
Rescue of the Schools Debate Defeated in Kansas
The session debated a tax levy limit affecting city and county education funding. Aimed to raise property valuation, the bill would cap education levies at five mills in Topeka and four mills in country districts, prompting concerns of school closures and overcrowding. A motion to strike the enacting clause passed, killing the bill. A resolution to appoint a governor's commission on taxation was approved. Demurrage bill on rail shipping faced senate rejection of the enacting clause.
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McKwever
Board of Education of
Topeka
Rinehart
DeBard
Fairchild
Whceater
Wiley
Gasaway Receives Gold Watch from Senate Staff
The senate employes last night presented K D Gasaway sergeant at arms with a handsome gold watch and chain to mark the occasion. Senator King made the presentation speech and Chief Janitor Bulston also received a gold watch chain during the ceremony.
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K. D. Gasaway
Senator King
Gasaway
Ypular
Senat Ofs
Bulston
Topeka Court Bill Signed By Governor Creates City Court
Governor Stanley has signed a bill creating a Topeka city court and limiting justice of the peace jurisdiction to civil sums under a specified amount. The same session also creates a new Leavenworth county judicial district and signs Senator Ryan's finance regulation bill for mine operators and wage payments in lawful money.
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Topeka
Justice of the Peace
Leavenworth County
Ryan
United States
Jumper Battles Appropriation Bills in Senate Fight
Senator Jumper attacks wasteful spending as he challenges bills deemed to carry unnecessary appropriations. George W. Crane faced the initial challenge as Representative McKeever’s bill to authorize printing revised statutes passed the House and reached the Senate. The measure was read in the Senate committees of the whole and the enacting clause was struck out, killing it on Jumper's ally Sumier's motion.
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Orphans' Home Appropriation Held Up In Legislature
The house and senate face a delay in passing the soldiers' orphans' home appropriation bill due to a single unsettled item. Lawmakers are reviewing the measure as they work through the related funding details for the institution.
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Law bill on agent's 3600 year item faces house split
A Senate amendment restoring a 3600 per year item for a home agent was rejected by the house. Remington Irving and Anderson of Sedgwick were named to represent the house in reconciling the differences.
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Kansas Senate OKs eminent domain for pipeline rights
The senate passed a bill allowing hydraulic and railway corporations to condemn and acquire rights of way to pipe oil and gas across state lines. Senator Farrelly opposed it, warning it could enable Standard Oil to move gas and oil out of Kansas. The measure advanced after a tough fight by Senator Shaffer of Bourbon. The bill now goes to the governor.
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Farrelly
Shaffer
Bourbon
Water is Pure Legislative Committee Reports on Penitentiary Water
A special legislative committee visited the state penitentiary to test the water supply. The report states the water is reasonably pure and disputes claims it is poisoned by sewerage contact from the prison. The committee urges the attorney general to pursue a function suit to preserve the state's rights against a land claimant on Sugar Island.
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Rengle
Suger Island
Kansas City
Many Bills Dead as House and Senate Adjourn for Now
Lawmakers grapple with a backlog as most measures die in both chambers. A resolution to extend session time narrowly failed in the House and the Senate approved its original adjournment timeline. Despite ongoing messages, key bills linger on calendars and members seek a brief延end, not a full extra session.
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Bille
Seven Proposals For Miss Martha Smith Before Departure
Miss Martha Smith, after winning a 225000 judgment for breach of promise against Dr Munard Lowry, received seven marriage proposals by letter before leaving Kansas City for San Francisco. Proposals from Buffalo men varied from business plans to potential medical ventures, with one gentleman offering to join in a medical institute. Miss Smith, departing at 19:20, will work as a traveling salesman for a dental supply company. lawyers will pursue the judgment in six weeks. In other news, the Senate adopted the first paragraph of the tried revision bill by a vote of 158 to 11.
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Markets Report From Wheat To Corn In Brief
Today’s market report from the Associated Press notes wheat and corn activity with limited movement. Prices show slight relief despite dry conditions in parts of the winter wheat belt while corn and oats trade with modest changes and industry chatter focuses on futures and supply factors.
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Kansas City Livestock Market Report Summary
Kansas City livestock market shows mixed receipts and fluctuating prices. Buyers and sellers note active demand with cattle and hogs priced variably. futures and cash markets struggle to find steady direction. Local reports reference May starts and regional pricing, with emphasis on heifers, steers, and lambs in recent trade.
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Kansas City Produce Marks: Mannie Cre Mane
Market notes mix with pricing and receipts details. Mentions Kansas City area, shipments, money markets, currency exchange, and sugar and wheat markets. Includes rental and sale notices, auctions, and local advertisements with scattered figures.
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