After serving a single term , he moved to Topeka where he worked for the state government .
In 1913 , Atkinson was elected as a Republican to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent the 9th electoral district , encompassing Kansas City .
After serving a single term , Atkinson moved to Topeka where Atkinson worked for the state government .
In 1913 , Atkinson was elected as a Republican to the Kansas House of Representatives to represent the 9th electoral district , encompassing Kansas City .