Kansas Legislature Reapportionment Plans Debated In Senate
The Kansas Legislature advances a reapportionment plan creating a new first congressional district. Senate committee moves to detach districts from Pougreh and Shawnee, with debate over attaching counties to Sixth and Seventh districts. A parliamentary standard for school texts is adopted, forbidding partisan or sectarian content.
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Phawnes County
House
Lambert
Lyon Meade
Poureh
Shawenee
Larimer
Shawnee
Kieeman
Pratt Countite
Crown
Pratt
Falrentid
Street
Washington
Firscite
Brown
Dentyhar
Atchisiy
Jackson
Jefferson
Shawnsee
Ard Pouglad
Cepund
Leavenworth
Wyandotte
Mpbneae
Miemi
Franklin
Anderson
Alivs
Hourden
Wilson
Neosbu
Crawfiad
Montgomery
Lahette
Kal Cherulee
Woodeon
Cotfwy
Gradehaunee
Chase
Moms Geary
Merion
McPhersin
Kepiblic
Mterahall
Potawatomi
Riley
Clay Choud
Trans
Balint
Jewell
Smith
Phillips
Nortor
Tecatut
Harling
Cheyenme
Ehernan
Thomas
Sheridan
Graham
Rooks
Riphersh
Stitchell
Lincolns
Ellsworth
Rusch
Eile
Trego
Gave
Logan
Wallace
Rice
Read
Kingman
Harper
Barker
Stafford
Barton
Rush
Pawnee
Edwards
Kiowa
Comanche
Lurky
Ford
Fodkeman
Eas
Laneirig
Meady
Seward
Haskell Finnwy
Scott
Wichita
Kearny
Grint
Steven
Morton
Stanton
Hamilton
Treeley
Hichthi
Marver
Sedgwick
Sumner
Cowley
Tutler
Greenwood
Elk
Chagtanagias
Tyo WN
J. J. Murty
McGuttey
White
Rand & McNally
Hoenshell
Barnes
Steple
Thummel
United States
Kansas
Hay
Read & McNally
Steshe
Bryant & Stratum
Bailey
Haviter
Bills Pass In Afternoon Senate Session
The afternoon session largely devoted to approving bills. Measures paused include reforming tract law to curb publishing fire insurance rates, amending the Australian ballot law, and enabling life policy loans. A state printer election plan via majority House approval awaits governor signature as two-house bills proceed.
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Senaor Johnsoni
Senate Committee On Elections
Sterne
Ife
J. P. Davis
Kansas Mutual Life Association
L Rolters
Kansas
Manhattan
Representative Botkin
Senator Forney
Senate
House
Dennis Name Change Petition Sparks Topeka Debate
A garbled early 20th century petition from GC Clemens seeks to change his name to Dennis. The motion, framed as a lighthearted bid, argues public sentiment and political friction in Topeka, discussing Prohibition, streetcar policy, and pharmacy interests while naming several political figures and parties. The document portrays an odd mix of levity and constitutional formality surrounding a name change request.
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Dennis
Hotss Membars
GC Clemens
Textbook Bill Moves Through House With Commission Plan
The house devoted yesterday afternoon to a school book bill creating an eight member school book commission appointed by the governor with senate consent. Commissioners may be from different parties, receive five dollars per day's service plus travel, serve four years from April first, 1297, and select a uniform series of textbooks of equal quality.
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Commissionera
Lobdell Seeks Legislature Control of State Printing
During a House session, Mr. Lobdell introduced a concurrent resolution proposing an amendment to section 4, article 15 of the state constitution. If passed by both houses and approved by voters, state printing would be placed under legislative power, replacing the current method. The measure also notes state printing to be done by law as the legislature prescribes.
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Lobdell
House of Representatives
Legisla
Senate bill adds county attorneys to subpoena witnesses in prohibitory cases
A Senate bill introduced by Senator Parreny would let county attorneys obtain subpoenas through justices of the peace and compel witnesses to testify under contempt penalties. It responds to a supreme court ruling that previous practice, placing power in one officer, was unconstitutional. Senator Farrelly asserts the measure will pass before session end.
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Senate
Parreny
Supreme Court of the State
Farrelly
Correction to Harris railroad bill reference
James L Root Journal Clerk of the Senate writes to The State Journal clarifying that a previous protest targeted Senate railroad bill No. 514 not Harris railroad bill No. 524. He asks for fairness and accuracy in headlines and coverage.
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State Journal
Harris Railroad
Senate Railroad
Harris
Fam
James L Root
Senate
Kansas City Threatens Boycott Over Freight Rates
Kansas City transportation bureau representing allied shippers votes to issue an ultimatum to the Western Freight association lines and Union Pacific demanding more favorable freight rates. A boycott of offending lines is threatened if the demand is ignored.
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Kansas City Ste
Kansas City
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Spring Health Boost
In March to May use Paine's Celery Compound the world’s spring remedy. It claims to purify blood, strengthen nerves, improve appetite, digestion, and sleep, with endorsements from doctors and high praise for transforming health in winter weariness and nervous fatigue.
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Rhysiutassa
America
Edward BE. Phelps
Dartmouth College
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Boston
St. Louis
Pheus
Alne Paine
Jaiiur Paine
Freight rate dispute hits Kansas City discrimination claims
The text alleges the Union Pacific favors Chicago and St Louis in class and commodity rates and criticizes grain rates disadvantaging Kansas City. It cites Omaha and St Joseph with inspection and other privileges as part of the dispute.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Union Pacific
Kansas City
Omaha
St. Joseph
Hanna's Statement in Senate on Bribery Allegation
In a Tuesday senate session Senator Geo W Hanna read a personal privilege statement disputing a newspaper report that KR S Boyd offered a bribe for support of senate bill No 490. He asserts he was absent during prior remarks and insists no money was offered to influence his vote by Boyd or anyone else.
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Senate
Geo. W. Hanna
Hoyd
Boyd
Senate Hears Smart Riggs Case On Jurisdiction
Last night the senate heard nearly three hours of arguments over whether it has jurisdiction to try the Smart Riggs contest. Attorneys for Riggs argued federal jurisdiction. Smart's side contended otherwise. The senate planned an executive session at 2 pm to decide, with a likely party vote supporting jurisdiction due to Riggs being a fusion Democrat and most Populists favoring the hearing.
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Senate
Smart Riggs
Fr Riggs
Smart
Joe Waters
M. B. Nicholson
Council Grove
Higes
J. F. Garver
W. C. Webb
Mr. Smart
Senate Passes Municipal Ownership Bill After Debate
The Populists push a municipal ownership bill through the senate denying full discussion by Republicans. The measure allows cities to condemn and buy private gas, water, and electric plants after leases end or by petition to courts. It requires annual financial disclosures by private utilities and limits bonds to 20 percent of city assessed value. Republicans Hessin and Lamb led opposition as amendments failed. The vote proceeded past six o clock amid requests to pause until morning.
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Senate
Hessin
Lamb
Legislative chamber delays and quick vote in Populist clash
Senators sparred over debate limits with Jumper calling for one minute speeches. Republicans demanded a roll call. Fearing a protracted late session, Senator Young moved to set the final vote for 6 30. The move passed and the measure advanced on a 6 30 vote.
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Jumper
Young
Irrigation Board Abolished as House Ways and Means Acts
The house ways and means committee will report against appropriations for the state board of irrigation for the next two years and recommends abolishing the board. The move is not unexpected, as Populists viewed the board as of little benefit. In other action, a Capitol Improvement Bill providing 16,600 dollars for state house grounds and executive council rooms passed the senate 25 to 4, with Populists Hart and Shafter among the dissenters. The bill was rushed from Thursday to expedited passage. Lesa Utne received notable attention in this session.
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Ways and Means Committee
House
State Board of Irrigation
Capitol
State House
Diginal
Executive Council
Senate
Fors Hanna
Hart
Helm
Shafter
Tual
Sterne
Stocks
Lesa Utne
Loyal 10 Bryan Democratic Support Across States
New York March 1 The World telegraphed Democratic regular organizations in 39 states asking if Bryan would be the nominee if the convention met tomorrow The results show almost all organizations and the Democratic National committee are devoted to Bryan And a majority expect his nomination and election in 1900 Maine is the only state that does notthink so
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New York
W. J. Bryan Agate
Democratic National Committee
Bryan
Maine
McKinleys Entertain At Washington Dinner
President and Mrs McKinley hosted a White House dinner in Washington for members of their Canton party. The informal event honored younger attendees and included Mother McKinley, Miss May Barber, Miss Mabel McKinley, and several other relatives and associates from Canton.
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Washington
Mia McKinley
White House
Canton
Mother McKinley
Fatlowie
May Barber
Mianda Barbour
Mabel McKiniey
Gracette- Kintes
James McKiniey
Two Sheriffs Needed After Elgin Mob Violence
A mob attacked Elgin, Texas, shooting a black burglary suspect in a store while other prisoners awaited questioning. Jail was stormed by masked men as deputies were absent, and another inmate was fatally shot. Police arrested two black suspects in connection with the burglary.
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Austin
Tex
Elgin
Calaboose
Tornado hits Fort Smith Arkansas on March 6
A tornado visited Fort Smith causing extensive damage to the new electric grit and power company building. The wind and rain collapsed heavy timbers, trapping five men. Two were crushed and probably fatally injured.
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Ft Smith
Fort Smith
Ark
Topeka Snapshots Show Volunteer's Anniversary Plans
A Topeka items page notes the American Volunteers hold their first meeting in the Keith building this evening. The Topeka Volunteers of America plan religious meetings at their new hall with services at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday and an anniversary tally Monday evening featuring Major BeFasion.
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Roseville
Treacher
Duckson
Katsas Miliary Band
Topeka
Keith
Eit
Welden
Washburn College
Karany Weeman's Pres Association
BR. Worier
Enereening
Himils Boven Ob
Stanley
Bennett Sweartigen
Ot Hogeville
Fie
Malliff Henry Dillard
Foster's Court
Mamie
Furman
Pollo Matronageerze
Kessen
Stein
Santa Tre de Pot
Bert F. McCray
Rateas Avenue
Sixth Street
Stong
Topeka Volunteers of America
Keith Building
Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
California Limited Schedule From Topeka and California Express
California Limited departs Topeka Thursdays and Sundays at 11 33 a m via Santa Fe Route. Forty four hours to California. Vestibuled Pullman sleepers buffer smoker and dining car through California Express with Pullman palace and tourist sleepers leaves daily at 2 35 p m. We do mending and sew on buttons tree of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry.
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California Limited
Topeka
Santa Fe
California
Pullman
California Express
Peeriess
Moore & Livingstone Repertoire at Crawford Opera House
The Moore and Livingstone company opened to a large Crawford Opera House audience with Monte Crista in the title role and strong ensemble support. Matinee today features Ten Nights in a Bar Room, with Temptation of Money tonight, and Ticket of Leave Men closing the engagement tomorrow night. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents. Opening next week Lost Paradise a labor play with free ladies tickets policy.
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Wm. Moorroe
Crawford Opera
Mouse
Monte Crista
Mone
Moore & Livingstone
Crawford Opera Trouse
Missouri moves to regulate gambling on horse races
Jefferson City March 6 The Missouri legislature passes a bill to prohibit bookmaking and pool selling except under a state auditor license. Licenses max 90 days with the state auditor judging applicant character and track or fairground repute. Violations carry one year imprisonment or a $1000 fine or both.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Eminent Dr Flower to Visit Kansas for Patient Consults
Dr R C Flower a renowned specialist from Houston seeks a professional tour through Kansas visiting Kansas City Alimon House on March 1 2 Wichita Carey House March 22 Topeka Throop Hotel March 22 Foreka He will diagnose without questions and his cures are widely praised This local tour offers patients in Kansas a close proximity chance to consult the eminent doctor
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Bc. Flower
Hoston Mags
Kansas
R. C. Flower
State of
Kansas City
Alimon House
Wichita
Carey House
Mondey
Foreka
Throop Hotel
United States
Te Flower
Flower
Mia Topeke
Ford
Star Pointer sold at Madison Square Garden horse sale
Star Pointer, a pacer, sold for 15600 dollars at a Madison Square Garden sale after live bidding reached the 15000 range. Mr Murphy bought the horse as the auctioneer declared the sale completed. Also notes motorists and remedies for piles and cough cures are included in this item.
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Gos York
James Murphy
Star Pointer
Madison Square Garden
Stirotirs Oats
Hob" Palmer
Murphy
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