Kansas Wheat Prospects Signal Massive Harvest Potential
The report from Cooper, a longtime wheat trader in Rice County Kansas, notes germination in Central Kansas near perfect and an excellent spring. He cites 4 million acres in the great wheat belt, with western counties showing a strong winter wheat stand, though growth is uneven due to late sowing in February.
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Kansas Democratic League charter filed in Topeka
An application for a charter of the Kansas Democratic League was filed in Topeka. The group, backed by nearly all prominent Kansas Democrats, aims to establish a Democratic newspaper in every county. Henderson Martin chairs the state committee and leads the organization with W. H. L. Pepperell as secretary, Frank Thomas as treasurer, and 12 other active state committee members including Senator George H. Hodges.
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Olathe
Editors and publishers banquet honors press leaders in New York
About 600 editors and publishers attended the joint Associated Press and American Newspaper Publishers Association banquet at the Waldorf Astoria in New York. German ambassador Count von Bernstorff and former U S ambassador Joseph H Choate were guests of honor and spoke appreciatively of the press. Other speakers included Major John C C Hemphill, Rev Robert E Burdett, and ex Senator T M Patterson.
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Charleston News and Courier
Robert E. Burdett
Los Angeles
T. M. Patterson
Colorado
Wheat King Patten withdraws from May and July wheat
Chicago financier James J. Patten known as the Wheat King exits the market after selling large May and July wheat holdings. Prices have fallen more than nine cents in the past week and Patten has sought rest on a New Mexico ranch.
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New Mexico
Attempted liberty bid raises Mercer County worries
Mercer Pennsylvania authorities faced a tense night over an alleged escape attempt by James H. Boyle, the Whitla kidnapper, who reportedly tried to kill himself and faced alleged outside friends planning to free him.
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Canal Expenditures Reach $93.9 Million in January
Washington reports January canal zone spending brings total outlay for construction civil administration sanitation and plant building to 93 915 000. Expenditure covers canal construction and related activities as the project progresses toward completion.
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Canadian Northern to spend over one million monthly on new build
D. D. Mann, vice president of the Canadian Northern railway, arrived in Winnipeg and said the company will invest on average more than $1,000,000 each month for the rest of the year on new construction projects across Canada.
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Young Turks Win Another Victory in Constantinople
The Young Turks defeated Sultan Abdul Hamid again, but his remaining as sovereign is unsettled. He offered to transfer governance to ministers responsible to parliament.
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Massacre depopulates Kirikan near Alexandretta
Report from the region says the entire population of Kirikan, a town between here and Alexandretta, including infants, has been massacred, leaving the settlement completely depopulated.
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Florida Senate OKs statewide prohibition ballot
Tallahassee Florida the senate on Wednesday afternoon passed the Hilburn bill for submission of statewide prohibition to the voters by 24 to 7 indicating the measure will appear on the ballot in upcoming elections.
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Kansas City Expands by Sixty Point Eight Square Miles
Surveys show the new city limits add 34.6 square miles to the old 26.2, giving Kansas City a present area of 60.8 square miles.
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Man Found Guilty of Second Degree Murder
After five weeks on trial Mason City Iowa, Edward McNamara was convicted of murder in the second degree for killing his father. The jury verdict was returned Wednesday following a five week trial.
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Edward McNamara
Missouri House Rejects Divorce Reform Bill
In Jefferson City Missouri the House refused engrossment of a bill to amend divorce laws making adultery the only ground for absolute divorce. Representative Johnson of Vernon County urged reform noting current practice allows divorce and remarriage on the same day in the same courthouse. The measure failed 45 to 58 with most Democrats opposing.
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Missouri House passes curators reports bill and pure butter act
In Jefferson City Missouri the house approved a bill by Hensley to require the university board of curators to file oath sworn biennial reports detailing all receipts and disbursements. A Pure Butter bill also passed outlawing oleomargarine mixing with butter and cheese without labeling and imposing penalties.
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New District Option Bill Proposed in Missouri Legislature
Representative Zalkins of Crawford county offered a substitute to the city district local option bill. The measure targets cities over 25000 population and would grant local option privileges in designated districts. If enacted, district voters could bar saloons for two years without constant vigilance by property owners.
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Senate panel backs bill to let railroad board fix fares
Jefferson City Missouri senate committee on railroads voted to report favorably the house bill giving railroad commissioners authority to fix passenger rates prepared by Attorney General Major. Indications point to passage in the senate. Kansas lands sold for 37000 dollars in Barton county. Lacrosse reports Essmiller Bros purchased seven quarters from H L Baker in Barton county.
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No Pensions for Firemen's Widows
Representative Oakley withdrew his measure to grant pensions to widows of firemen killed in the line of duty. The bill would have drawn from a fund for crippled and retired firefighters, but protests over lack of funds led to its withdrawal.
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Hadley appoints police commissioners for St. Louis
Gov. Hadley in Jefferson City announced Thomas K. Niedringhaus and Otto L. Teichmann are named as police commissioners of St. Louis with Niedringhaus serving as chairman of the board.
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Legislators seek raise to ten dollars a day
The Missouri House engrossed a constitutional amendment to submit to voters the proposal to raise legislative salaries from five to ten dollars per day. A severe hailstorm hit Kirksville damaging gardens and young orchards with shattered skylights and windows from ice.
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Missouri
Smallpox Case Reported at Local Normal School
Springfield Missouri students at the fourth district state Normal school celebrate a confirmed smallpox case among their number prompting health officials to monitor contacts and advise precautions.
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Missouri House Advances Textbook Commission and Printing Plant Bill
The Missouri House moved to engross a bill creating a state textbook commission and a state printing plant at Jefferson City. A committee substitute for three bills drew support and opposition over a $300,000 appropriation, passing 74 to 36 to engrossment with broad powers for selecting uniform texts and for a governor secretary of state and attorney general appointed printing commission.
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May Help the Boat Line Senate Bill Introduced
Senator Anthony of Cedar proposes a $100,000 state appropriation for a Missouri river boat line with Kansas City Use the River association to receive funds, provided stock worth $100,000 is issued to the state. The measure aims to show state interest in river traffic. rules permit this privileged appropriation despite late-session timing.
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Counties May Condemn Land for Courts and Jails
The Missouri senate passed a bill by Senator Major allowing county courts to condemn real estate for sites for courthouses poorhouses and jails. If enacted it could affect Jackson County and Kansas City as a new courthouse site may be pursued. The measure targets Cooper County Boonville in Major’s district and aims to ease land costs by condemnation with standard payment.
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Register Competent Nurses in Missouri Pending Signature
Jefferson City Mo A bill by Senator McDavid for the registration of trained nurses is ready for Governor Hadley’s signature. The measure passed the senate earlier and went to the house where four amendments were attached. The senate accepted the amendments and the bill passed as amended. The measure was urged by physicians and trained nurses and supported by people harmed by allegedly incompetent nurses.
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Oil Inspection Bill Passes Senate in Missouri
Jefferson City Mo The bill to abolish the present system of oil inspection and provide for one inspector with six deputies passed the senate by unanimous vote. Fees collected go to the state and inspectors are paid a salary. The old system kept a large corps of inspectors who kept all fees.
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May Use School Buildings in Jefferson City Bill Passed
The house approved Dale's measure to allow use of school buildings for public meetings and educational purposes without restricting regions or labor groups. The bill permits such use when a majority of voters approve at an election and has already passed the senate.
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Muir Bill Aims to Tax Dodger Notes and Bonds
Jefferson City Missouri the Muir bill moves to tax lists all solvent notes secured or unsecured by mortgage or deed of trust rather than a total amount. Solvent bonds are included with penalties from twenty five to one thousand dollars for selling or disposing of notes or bonds to dodge taxation.
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Nine Inch Sheet Bill Amended for Hotels
The nine foot sheet bill was amended in the house to require all sheets measure 99 inches, making the measure acceptable to large hotel owners.
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Jefferson City
Oklahoma Drought Broken Brings Rainfall Relief
A long drought across Oklahoma ended as rainfall covered the state. In Muskogee the rain measured about two inches, promising substantial crop benefits and widespread relief for farmers.
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Muskogee
Saving Paint Money with Quality Materials and Guides
The article warns against choosing low-cost painters and materials for home painting. It recommends National Lead Company’s House owner's Painting Outfit No. 49 from 1902 Trinity Building New York as a free guide, including color schemes specifications and a paint adulteration detector. It notes Dutch Boy Painter trademark and urges owners to obtain pure white lead.
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Baby Jose Visits Grandmother In Prayer Tale
A three year old named Jess says she prays to her mother and to her grandmother during a devout visit. She explains she prays to mothers knees or the bed as part of her prayers in this Delineator excerpt.
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Baby Jose
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Sugar production in US lags behind consumption growth
The United States still sees sugar production not keeping pace with rising demand. Factories and suppliers face ongoing gaps between output and consumption levels, signaling potential shortages or reliance on imports to meet needs.
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