Lead Kansas railroad rate convention elects Tom Potter president
At Wichita Kansas the railroad rate convention elected Tom Potter of Peabody as permanent president. The gathering adopted resolutions urging Congress to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to alter unjust railroad rates and to pursue legal action, push for uniform bookkeeping, and back primary elections and tariff modifications to expand markets.
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Wichita, Kans
Tom Potter
Peabody
Congress
Interstate Commmerce Commission
Supreme Courts
United State
Songer Transportation
Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Massachusetts
Texas
Minnesota
Women Power Speech Inspires NYC Mothers Club
In New York on January 11 Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lease delivered a forceful talk on industrial conditions and social reform, urging women to harness thought into action. Applause rose as she described a rising female power from basement origins to light, stressing personal responsibility and the law of harmony with the universe. Separately in Topeka Governor Hoch received the state treasurer investigation report, with $8,850 alleged shortage traced to the Bailey era, to be sent to the attorney general for action.
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New York
Mary Elizabeth Leage
Teese
Murray Hill
New York City
Sher
SRISD
Topeka
Kas
Hoch
Bailey
Great Bend & Gulf under rail merger speculation
A Kansas City Journal item notes the Denver Enid Gulf purchase by Santa Fe halting planned expansions. A Guthrie to Oklahoma City line would have paralleled Santa Fe but now likely abandoned. Brockensridge Jones and Henry Semple Atues of St Louis listed as officers. Local poultry association officers elected and financials show a positive year with plans for 1906 show.
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Kansas City Journal of Today
Great Bend
Gulf
Denver, Enid & Gulf
Santa Fe
Denver
Enid & Gulf
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Southern Pacific
Plang
Union Pacific
Kansas
Brockens- Tidge Jones
St. Louis
Henry Semple Atues
Great Bend & Jroad
Yey
Barton County Poultry Association
HL. $. Harber
A.A. Wemmergren
A. L. Leaseman
Wmn. Ferger
A. A. Wemmergren
W. E. Stoke
Olinger
J. A. McDonald
Guilty verdicts at Fort Riley gutney case in ninth cavalry
Private Arthur Keith faced murder charges in the case of Walter Manley at Fort Riley. Private Parison of the same regiment was placed on trial sharing responsibility for the alleged killing. The proceedings involve Karen City Kansas figures Keith Guilty and a fellow trooper in a charged military murder case.
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Karen City
Kansas
San
Arthur Keith
Ninth Cavalry
Belore
Sons
Manley
Fort Riley
Fife
Parison
Janes Chapman
Saint Saens Part I Piano Solo and Various Selections
Local program listing performances by Miss Exley Malet and Mr. Thos Downey. Includes piano solo Saint Saens Part I, violin solos by Mr D Banta, vocal selections, double quartet, and choral pieces like Praise Ye the Father. High School participants Steg and Eley assist. program notes note operatic selections from Il Trovatore and others.
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Faust Wale
Exley Malet
Amber West
Wagner Messrs. Bowersox
D.bants
A. Banta
W. Strong
D. Banta
Island of Dreams
Thos. Downey
Strong
Castle
Remick
Moses Reasonn
Lagender
Weinianski
Stock Brower Singles Ill Fate Over Forged Bonds
Stated stock market row concerns Leland Fieer a broker called Prior facing death by own action amid a probe into forged municipal bonds. Detectives seek engraver while bankers examine accounts thought to be tied to the New York Stock Exchange. Losses tied to the scandal could reach about a million and a half dollars.
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Chavelanl
Dan
Leland Fieer
Prior
New York Stock Exchange
Cornell Professor Prepares Welcome for Chinese Visitors
Professor Jenks of Cornell University arrived in San Francisco to greet the Chinese visitors due from the steamer Siberia. He conferred with military authorities and arranged the welcoming ceremonies on behalf of the president and state department.
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Sao Bransisco
Calif
Professor Jenks
Cornell University
State Department
Siberia
Saloon keepers linked to desertion case and local crimes
A chaotic report notes a judge and jury scene over drink related allegations linked to a carpenters family dispute. It mentions a man jailed for wife desertion and child support, a city marshal shooting, a county treasurer staff change, a local settler's death, visiting relatives, and community notices about forestry distribution and upcoming meetings.
Insurgent Republicans claim 148 votes against statehood bill
Washintoga January 11 insurgent Republicans and all House Democrats would unite to vote against the statehood bill stalling debate. They claim 148 votes could defeat the stalwarts if a full vote on the measure and separate votes on territories occur. The stalwarts say the plan will fail and the bill will pass only with broad support.
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Washintoga
House Democrats
Jean Te Brough
Wilson
Thas Hill
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United States
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den Furic
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G. A. Ht
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Sons of Veterans
Salinn
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Cad Ralleetel
Fron
Axl Ul
Tahnee
Darton County Association
Sear
Uwe
Keith Fowad
Methodist Church
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Lilo
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Faual
Joe
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Ned
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Polly
Voor Weber
Veane
Tosti
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Eley
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Renest Thoer
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Wile Weserinr
Sonteapet
Jett Lille
Dusfien Jennison
Ay Marshal Shel
Aid
J. Medford
Johan Conner
JW. Soderstrom
Urer
Mamie Komarek
Edinwood
Mise Lizsie
Atpegaialen
PW. O
Western Kansas
Kansas Grain Dealers
Aw Bps
Midland
Western Kansas Farmers’ Hotel
Kansas City
Dodge City
Ogallal
Chas. Jamsch
Route 2
Oscar O'Bleugess
Newton
Hutchinson
Knights of Columbus
Dennis & Soderstrom
Palatine Insurance Company
Walter Murdock
E. P. Gage
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