Hope for the Canal Compromise Emerges in Washington
Washington March 2 indications from the conference on the river and charter appropriation bill show a compromise on the Nicaragua canal amendment. A recent proposal favored 35,000,000 with presidential authorization to investigate Panama and Nicaragua routes and for the War Secretary to proceed with work and data contracts, though objections may modify the plan. It seems canal legislation will pass.
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Washington
Nicaragus Canal
Panama
Niesracan
Secretary of War
Expedition fizzles as Kansas men fail to reach Honduras
News from New Orleans reports a recruiting expedition of Kansas men evaporated after ship and rail hurdles. Many returned with promised funds, while others remained awaiting final payouts. Officials note government protest and railroad ties cloud the venture’s fate.
Governor Stanley vetoes pharmacy bill exposing stance against special-legislation precedent
Gov. Stanley vetoed the pharmacy factory bill amid a protest by a large House delegation led by Speaker Osber. He criticized the act as enabling select groups to bypass general laws and cited cases of applicants linked to drug trades and questionable ties to lawmakers. He warned such legislation erodes constitutional safeguards.
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State Journal
Stanley
House
Osber
Bip
W. E Comer
Belwe Sec
Hite
Edey
Lobdell’s Watch Prank Spurs House Bill Mixup
Chief Clerk Lobdell becomes the center of a house prank when a joke about house bill 1600 leads to a staged search for a missing bill. Amid the confusion Lobdell wears a gold watch and chain as members rail at the clerk’s handling, while Dawes hints at a committee to monitor the clerk.
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Lobdell
Lotdell
Charley
Lobe Fell
Senate
House
Halley
Wyandotte
Wilde
Speaker
Atarms
Mr. Lobdell
Leaven- Sorth
Wal
Dawes
Pater
Mr. Dawes
Reading Honors Prompt Strained Words From Speaker
A fragmentary exchange shows Speaker Osi praising a reader and Labdel for a difficult scrap as Labdel’s eyes grow moist. Yaice becomes emotional and acknowledges equal skill, saying he could have handled himself in a scrap but cannot express full appreciation at that moment.
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Labdel
Osi
Labalie
Yaice
Dawes Fish Bill Advances in House for Statewide Game Rules
The Dawes fish bill passed the House and is likely to become law. It would create a fish commissioner earning $1,000 yearly to stock Kansas streams and set strict closed seasons and prohibitions on catching black bass rock bass crappie pike rainbow trout and other game fish in state waters. The bill bans traps nets firearms spears and setlines and restricts fishing from March 15 to May 15.
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Dawes
Kansas
Senate Passes House Bills On State Projects
The Senate, in third reading, passed bills to limit output at penitentiary mines and regulate mortgaged property sales. It approved funds for the GA R museum, a $1 000 GA R appropriation, and $65 000 for a museum plus $5 for a chemistry building at the state university. Opponents centered on new buildings and university support, with leaders Jumper Forney Stocks and Householder shaping the push. The body also debated a general fee and salary bill before adjourning committee of the whole.
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Adams
Soros
Dellard
Seaton
G. A. Th
GA. R
Babb
Arkansas
Lupier
King
Jumper
Bil Lewelling
Loupfer
Wheatley
Householder
State University
The
University
Forney
Stocks
Mouseholder
Anderson
Coleman
Caldwell
Farrelly
Caddwell
Hanna
Keeer
Hyan
General University
Prohibition Bill Row in State Legislature Showdown
Dramatic morning session pits House and Senate over a prohibitory bill. Speaker Osborn and Rep Grattan clash as they demand firm positions on amendments and acceptance by the Senate. The exchange features personal invective, defiant gestures, and threats to vote against the measure unless it is justly amended.
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House
Grattan
Senate
Mr. Grattan
Osborn
Mr. Grattam
Grattan Wis
Prohibition Bill Debate Sparks Grattan Osborn Incident
The Kansas House clash over a prohibition bill escalated as Grattan pressed for amendments while Osborn insisted on clarity. A telephone tie and sudden door maneuver followed, with Grosser accusing intra-prohibitionists of dealmaking. The measure moved toward a vote after a tense session.
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Thal Ie
Mr. Grattan
Osborn
McPherson
Teexiey
Grosser
Francis
Seaver
Richardson
Lawrence
Ghentlam
Adams
Sedgwick
Senate Demands Corrected Bill Drafting For State Bills
Senate Ways and Means members condemn house clerks for pencil edits and mutilation of appropriation bills. They complain that deaf and dumb school at Olathe funding was slashed and misrecorded, forcing return to the house for proper restoration of clarity and proper method.
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Senate
Ways and Means
House
Olathe
Judge Babb’s Views on Legislature's Work Ties to Kansas Patchwork
Representative Babb of Wichita harshly critiques the legislature saying it passed some good laws but blocked general reforms. He cites the twine bill as a key achievement, arguing it shields against equal rights and pure democracy while enabling local and special laws. He likens Kansas to a multi colored old garment with many patches.
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Iecisincure
Habb
Wichita
Twine Trust
Kansas
Joach
Crossan Home Loan Bill Faces House Debate
The Kansas House debated Senator Crossans building and loan association bill, covering 47 pages, with Mr McKeever proposing a banking committee substitute that would push many associations out of business. Dawes noted discrimination against Kansas companies over fees as supporters argued any needed legislation should flow from the Crossan bill. McKeever substitute failed. the Crossan bill remained pending as the House recessed for dinner.
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Crossans
Wheat octopus bill clears House on party line vote
Senator Resers wheat octopus oil bill passed the house by 73 to 22 with little opposition. An amendment to cover Dawes suggestion was added after debate. The measure aims to stop grain dealers from forcing farmers to ship through them, Moody on middlemen pools and direct sale.
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Senator Reser
House
Grain Dealers’ Association
Senate Considers Fee and Salary Bill for County Officers
The Senate spent the forenoon debating the House fee and salary bill aimed at repealing the 1887 law and boosting county officers' salaries. The bill was finally recommended for passage.
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Senate
Senate oil inspection bill advances with amendments
The house approved the senate oil inspection measure with amendments. Once the senate concurs, it will go to the governor for approval. The Wheatley bill, drafted by State Auditor Cole and recently passed the house, lacked an enacting clause. The senate bill was amended to conform with Wheatley.
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House
Senate
Cole
Senate bill on gasoline testing halted by both houses
The Senate and House killed the bill authorizing George W. Crane to compile and print a 1898 revision of the statutes. Critics say the bill was rushed and faulty, with no new statutes approved this year. The Senate favored its testing method for gasoline, but the measure died in both chambers.
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Wheatity
Senate
George W. Crane
House
Blizzard Paralyzes Railways Strands Mining Camps in California
Leadville California March 2 The ongoing six week blizzard blocks railroads and coal supplies. Coffins and mourners dragged to cemetery by snowshoes. Mining camps Dillon Kokomo Climax Wheeler cut off with bread potatoes and water scarce. 1,500 men laid off as coke ore shortages hit. Prospectorry families share scant provisions as world ends wage. Andrew D Thomas arrives describing severe frostbite. Snow depths eight feet and 20 foot banks hamper tracks requiring blasting to clear.
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Cal
Dillon
Kokomo
Climax
Wheeler
Harry
Doggins
Bere
South Park Bieh
Blue River
Andrew D. Thomas
Bilevard
Rovinson
Vast Riches in Alaskan Sand Reported by Smithsonian Expert
Chicago, March 2. An assay of black sand from the Kootalinqua river in Alaska by Dr Willis RH Everett of the Smithsonian suggests one fim contains 776 dollars in platinum plus iron oxide and gold valued at 102.55 dollars. It reports two pounds of tin, two pounds of camper and four troy ounces of iridosmine. The yield centers on platinum used in electrical construction and dentistry. Platinum is said to originate from the Ural mountains in Russia, then exported worldwide.
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Chicago
Kootalinqua River
Alaska
Wilis RH Everett
Smithsonian Institution
Ural Mountains
Russia
Funeral of Mrs Rankin Held at Uncle’s Home
The funeral of Nora Rankin wife of ALS Hunkin was held this afternoon at 2 from the home of her Uncle Willem Green in MT Quincy. Services were conducted by Dean Sykes of the Episcopal church. The music featured a quartet with H E Shirer and others, and the service included hymns and prayers.
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Wm. Green
Nora Ei
Norrie Rankin
Als
Hunkin
O'Clork
Willem Green
MT Quincy
Tawi
Ieee
Dean Sykes
Episcopal Church
H. E. Shirer
HE. Overholt
Wo Mo Stuever
Tames Moore
Secon Bier
Syrah
Jons
Cole Bea Maver
Rowley
Reyes Surrenders as Nicaragua Quietly Resumes After Revolt
Washington reports United States consular agent at Blue fields states Reyes led revolutionaries surrendered to Nicarguas to prevent bloodshed. General Reuting advised by Captains Symonds and Burr. Lives of Reyes and followers guaranteed. Foreign participants told to leave Nicaragua as forces landed by Symonds and Burr last night. Quiet prevails.
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Washington
Clancey
United States
Bluefields
Department of State
Reyes
Nicaragus
Reuting
Symonds
Burr
Nicaragua
Snow Shed Collapse Delays Cheyenne Rail Service
Snow shed No 2 on the Union Pacific east of Carbon collapsed under heavy snow today causing six hour train delays. Manager Dickinson arrived from Omaha to help keep the line open. Separate note mentions a Kansas City Kan tax appeal in federal court over Seventh Street curb line. Atlantic rates face adjustments as White Star and Cunard lines respond to recent cuts.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacific
Carbon
Dickinson
Omaha
Kansas City
Kan
Samuel Maher
Atlantic
New York
White Star Line
Minionim Cabin Pascare
Cunard Line
Wages of 6000 Men Advanced in Harrisburg
Pennsylva nia Steel company posts notice that starting April 1 there will be about a 10 percent wage increase affecting 6000 employees. Your linen left spotless. American Steam Laundry, 12 West Seventh. Telephone 341 Remember Dr J A Swaney lecture Ocean and Shore at Lowman chapel tomorrow evening March admission 25 cents.
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Harrisburg
Penn Sylvania Steel Company
American Steam Laundry
West Seventh
J. A. Swaney
Lowman Chapel
Guilty Found Not the Hens Altogether But the Commission Men
A court verdict finds guilt connected to commission members rather than general hens. The ruling centers on official actions by a board or committee and assigns responsibility to named commission figures. Details specify charges, jurisdictions, and potential penalties.
How They Cornered The Supply in Chicago
Chicago March 2 Long distance telephones and a railroad rule forced Lipman and Heggie commission merchants on South Water Street to execute an egg corner. They diverted all available eggs by express, controlling the Chicago market for four days and netting about $19,000 after arranging shipments and prices. The cold snap reduced visible supply as railroads refused perishable freight.
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Chicago
Lipman & Heggie
South Water Street
Duipman É& Hegsie
Illnois
Lip
Ho Ames
Germans Aroused Propose Chicago German Unity Meet
German Americans in Chicago plan a conference to condemn efforts to involve the United States in an Anglo led conflict. Editors Wilhelm Happ Richard Michaels and Fritz Glogauer call on German societies congregations lodges and associations to send delegates to a March meeting at 8 pm in June's 106 Randolph Street to oppose entangling alliances and defend friendly ties with Germany.
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Chicago
Maroh
Chiesco
Germany
United States
Ogland
Great Britain
Ciledzo
Jung
Wilhelm Happ
Richard Michaels
Frits Glogauer
Staate-Zeitung
Freie Press
Abendpost
Englend
Ngland
Randolph Street
Wilhelm Rapp
Haltor Uinoks Strets-Zoltune
Richard Michaelis
Freie Presse
Fritz Glogauer
Hottest Day Halts Women From Morgan City Landing
Manila reports the Morgan City docked with no landings by officers wives and other women passengers. Officials say conditions ashore are too unsettled to permit landings while the ship remains in the harbor.
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Morgan City
Manila
United States
TODAY'S MARKET REPORT
Wheat faced rain and dull trading with May futures slipping to 12 cents and then rising slightly as buyers emerged. Corn weakened after firm wheat but receipts remained light and trading was quiet with May futures fluctuating and limited new shorts covered.
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Kpage
Mars T
California
Atari Max
Northwestern
Chicago
New York
Seaboard
May
Iin
Smith
Shorts
Sreir4o
Beasmee
Hocelpta
Nix
Market Report and Price Averages From New York and Kansas City
A garbled market bulletin lists hogs, cattle, and grain prices with references to New York Money Market, Chicago futures, and Kansas City Livestock Market. It mentions barley prices around 295 and sporadic notes on wheat and oats, plus job and sale notices and classified-ad fragments.
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