Kansas Avenue Notes From Topeka and Local Appointments
A jumble of local items lists moves of merchants to Oklahoma, new constable candidates, marriage notices, and transfers in transit. Reports mention speeches by George W Bath and Dr J O Huber, a failed Committee of Fifteen motion, and political maneuvering for city offices. A Chicago to Kansas weather note concludes the page.
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Shattim Tas
Fauilty
Oklahoma
John Farkinson
Hula
Staperunes Union
George W. Bath
Kentucky
Eastella
Wat
Tr. J. Connell
W.E .Thrapp
Topeka
Sats
Chika
Huberts
Coble
Marriag
Mraid
Bayzor
Loz
Marrteonaitrest
Alop School
Coupelinan
Ep Biackima
Toren
Weiting
Delery Fran
Detroit
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Weve Carent
A McDowell
Prirotman Resson
Seavig
Bovec Winntiie
Vulvinien Tucher
Mose
Bertikhand
Sinaing
Gaul
Jon Whern
Dockoeep
Hatsle
Sadie
Varria
Lewitt
Ghenny
Sonal
Hari
Toka
Mersall
America
Kansas Avenue
Charles M. Sheldon
Snisturlat
W Fhd
Suritay Theater
T. C. Case
Riaual Sultruse Gaan
Gly
Cantral
Sirs
Stewie
Tazze
Hamrick
A Hejoan
Roberts
Bond
Reply to Judge Johnson on Republican primaries vote
A letter to The State Journal by D. T. Palmer questions Captain J Johnsons stance on permitting so called silver or Glick Republicans to vote in Republican primaries. He recalls 1883 and 1882 events, asserts Republicans should not be barred for single-issue splits, and states his own long Republican voting record including support for St John and Judge Johnson in past elections.
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The
State Journal
J. St. Johnzon
Vite
Captain Johnson
Fider
Tonka
Republican Party
St John
Johnson
Captain Johns
D. T. Palmer
Kansas Idea in Michigan House Debates Initiative Measure
Lansing reports the house judiciary committee made a report without recommendation on a Molster joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to adopt initiative and referendum for regional acts. The plan would submit an act to voters within ninety days if enough signatures are gathered. the measure was tabled but may be revived. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve endorsed for skin irritations.
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Lansing
Mien
House Committee On Judiciary
Kingman and Cowley County Bond Refunding Report Criticized
A Kansas House committee led by Chas L. Brown faulted Cowley and Kingman counties for refunding bonds before canceling old ones. The report notes misuse of state funds by EB P Greer and associates, with commissions paid and bonds misreported. Recommend tighter laws, direct county bond dealings, and authorized legal action to recover funds.
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House
Cowley
Kingman
Chas L. Brown
Cowley County
Greer
Auditor of State
Robinson
New York
EB. P. Greer
Kingman County
E. A. Biglwr
Hutchinson
Poopane
State School Fund Commission
Keheral
Burlesque resolution triggers laughter in Senate
As the Senate adjourned today Senator Campbell of Riley county offered a mock resolution praising Grover Cleveland and predicting McKinley’s rise. Senator Hessin of Riley county moved to refer the measure to the committee on ir Pleation amid laughter and applause, the motion passing by majority vote.
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Senate
Campbell
Poi
Labelte County
Sion
Grover Cleveland
Washington
William McAelbley
Ooreat
William McKinley
Wantington
Mikhomogh
Kansas
Geromn
Hessin
Riley County
Committee On
House Appropriations Pass Several Bills in Session
The house approved multiple appropriation measures in committee of the whole. Allocations include 11 400 reciprocal taxes for fire departments, funds for the girls industrial school at Eulaty, and support for the state university chapel bust of Charles Robinson. Additional sums cover the state penitentiary, geological survey, Soldiers' Home at Dodge City, Topeka insane asylum, state blind asylum, district judges salaries, and a 60 000 ward building with utilities.
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Eulaty
Kansas Agricultural College
University Geological Survey
Dodger City
Topeka
Charles Robinson
State University
Open letter to Populists on Kansas referendum bill
Hutchinson Kansas March 4 1837 an open letter to Populist members of the legislature urging passage of the initiative and referendum bill declaring it vital reform and pressing lawmakers to answer or be destroyed although the text ends with a partial sentence The appeal emphasizes the bill as a defining issue for Kansas citizens and the Populist faction.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Kansas
This Thing You Ought to Have Done in Kansas League
A fragment notes a political teased line and a reference to Ek C. Clark as Vice President of the Kansas Single League. The brief hints at a campaign maneuver using a term as a vehicle to secure office.
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Ek C. Clark
Kansas Single League
They Didn’t Caucus Over Defeated Measures In House
The house saw a failed caucus after a motion by Mr Marks to advance the pharmacy bill. Simmons and Marks clashed with Populists and Democrats, with threats of severed ties. Lewelling allegedly kept others from participating as the caucus was defeated.
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Ir Marks
Jefferson
Marks
Buc
Simmons
Franklin
Banker Street
DEL
Populla
Rouse
Wellop
Tala
Wellep
House
Lewellins
Marky
Stunts House
Lewelling
Senate
House Moves to Cut Clerk Support Next Day
House committee on employer today recommended dispensing with 32 committee clerks shortening pay by eight dollars per day. Clerks for Ways and Means and several select committees would be retained, while most others are slated for discharge. The full group is to receive one more day of pay as consideration is postponed to tomorrow at the request of Hackney of Sumner.
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House Committee On
Waya and Means
Judiciary
Hackney
Sumner
Per Diem and Mileage Recommendation Sparks Debate
The Populist majority of the elections committee backed paying J W McGlashner two hundred ten dollars for mileage, per diem, attorneys fees and expenses from contesting Brown of Greeley seat. Past legislatures paid defeated contestants lawyers but not per diem or travel costs, prompting criticism of supporting unseemly uses of state funds.
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J. W. McGlashner
Brown
Greeley
Sears
Ways and Means
Ways and Means Committee, and A Strong Efforts Baling
Tte
Truebrood
House
Leland to Washington to Seek Kansas Aid
Cyrus Leland plans to depart for Washington next Monday to assist friends and work with Senator Baker on Kansas affairs. He denies claims of rivalry and says cooperation with Baker is his aim to help his allies obtain office.
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Cyrus Leland
Washington
Senator Baker
Kansas
Leland
Baker
Senate Calendar Changes Highlight Revisions and Advancements
The senate committee on revision of the calendar released a second report outlining major changes. Twenty bills moved ahead of the rest including King’s bill on disposing criminal and unclaimed bodies to medical colleges and Jumper’s anti hepatitis measure. In the house, efforts continue to secure recognition of a resolution on reciprocal taxes and potential action on S H Snider’s compromise were tabled.
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Senate Committee
King
Jumper
enliFlls En
Stock Yards Bill Signed by Governor Leedy
Governor Leedy signed the act today to regulate stock yards. The measure becomes law upon publication in the official state paper, with publication remaining as the final step before effect.
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Leedy
Johnson Confirmed as New Labor Commissioner
Lee Johnson approved by the Senate to lead the labor department with a 20 to 1 vote. He will assume charge on March 11, with Dan Hart the sole dissenter.
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Senate
Lee Johnson
Dan Hart
Pirates of Penzance Fans Grow Impatient At Delay
Local drama notes a long wait after curtain fall on Pirates of Penzance at the Grand Inst RIENE. Major General and the Marriageable daughter actors scramble as slippers mascots spark onstage farce. Parker the brigand cop and Andrews company deliver a delayed, crowd-pleasing revival with theatrical mishaps.
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Chad
Newven
Roy
Swijml
Jett
Tomorrow's Broadway Card Promises Classic Plays and Free Admission
The program lists Temptation of Acne ARS Jady featuring a rolling act, with free admission for a limited audience. It includes Ten Nights in a Bar Room as a matinee and Soute Cristo as the main evening hit. The engagement closes with Che Wicket of Leave Man, with Sunday night final performances.
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Aerson
Soute Cristo
Wolcott Returns Encouraged Over Outlook for Silver
New York March 5 Senator Edward A Wolcott of Colorado returned yesterday aboard the Majestic and moved toward Washington He sought to promote an international bimetallic congress He said his London Paris and Amsterdam talks were very satisfactory and that remonetization of silver is feasible Britain Germany and Prussia were among the topics He noted possible German leaders and indicated England’s consent could ease German opposition while not detailing Tay Mission results
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New York
Edward A. Wolcott
Colorado
Europe
Washington
Senator Wolcott
Wolcott
London
Paris
Merlin
Amsterdam
United States
Prince Hohenlohe
Baron von Hilberstein
Koch
Miquel
Onanee
Pruswa
Dr. Arendt
Count Vor Mirbach
Tay
Prince Hohenlohte
Baron von Hieberstein
England
Germany
Los Angeles Overrun by Hoboes Parade Draws City
Denver dispatch reports 600 to 1000 hoboes overrunning Los Angeles on a Saturday parade. Deputy Marshal notes the mob demanded work and that citizens opened a 5 cent restaurant to stave off starvation. Local authorities struggle to disperse the crowd and restore order.
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Denver
California
Los Angeles
Gal
Three Weeks of Indoor Racing in San Francisco
Preparations underway for three weeks of indoor cycling at Mechanics Pavillion from March 20 to April 10. Amateurs and professionals compete across three weekly focuses short distance middle and long distance and a six day race. Top national riders including James and other crack riders are expected to attend.
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San Francisco
Mechanics' Pavillion
United States
Eeser
Kimble
Eaton
Starbuck
Loughend
Stevens
Ingraham
Prince of Foreign
James
Michael trains for coast race amid team changes
Michael leads toward the coast to train for the national event. The long list of riders for the etx ay race includes Schinner Hale Ash Inger Lawson Waller and timrin. Dave Shafer will manage the meet after receiving a telegram from Chimtee tire firm stating no entire team will be sent to the coast.
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Michael
Nere
Gietance Ain
Schinner
Hale
Ash
Inger
Lawson
Waller
Timrin
Dave Shafer
Shafer
Chimtee
McKinley Inauguration Triggers Trust Stock Drop
The market fell across industries after President McKinley’s inaugural address. Industrial shares retreat as sugar, tobacco, and electric groups lead declines amid heavy liquidation. Chicago trading paused briefly as sentiment about the new president influenced prices and a cheering scene arose at the ticker.
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McKinley
New York
Chicago Gas
Connecticut
Goa
Tobacco
General Electric
Chicago
Board of Trade
Grover
Earthquake Shocks Disrupt Oaxaca Villages Daily
March 5 Oaxaca Mexico reports ongoing earthquake shocks from the region south of Omencs. Smaller mountain villages flee to cities with families as tremors occur every hour or two day and night.
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Mexico
Oaxaca
Here
Carnegie Improves After Illness In Greenwich Residence
Greenwich March 5 Andrew Carnegie, gravely ill at his Greenwich home, shows no expected complications and is said to be rapidly improving though doctors caution. The employer and city react as reports detail his condition and prospects.
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Greenwich
Conn
Andrew Carnegie
Mystic Cure Promises To Heal Rheumatism In A Day
Ex postmaster of Thought Promise Town endorses Mystic Tea for rheumatism and lumbago, claiming it cures in one to three days with dramatic systemic action. The ad touts immediate relief after the first dose and promotes Swit & Holiday in Topeka, Kansas avenues, as sellers.
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Pete
Thought Promise Town
Saya
Swit & Holiday
Kansas Avenues
Topeka
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