Face to face with railroad monopoly banquet speech
Chicago dispatch dated April 2 reports Illinois Manufacturers Association banquet with 200 attendees and Interstate Commerce Commissioner Charles A. Prouty delivering a talk on the causes of rising freight rates. He calls for government ownership, public regulation, and competition by law to curb railroad power.
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Chicago
Illinois Manufacturers’ Association
Interstate Commerce
Charles A. Prouty
Sioux City
Commissioner Prouty
Charles H. Deere
Moline
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Prouty
Boers Return Methuen After Capture Amid War’s Brutal Echo
Reports from the South African theater claim General Methuen was defeated wounded and captured and later returned by the Boers. Controversy swirls over a Boer leader’s execution described as brutal. The letter reflects on peace and human conduct in a modern era.
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Tuk
South Africa
Methuen
St. Louis
One Hundred Million for Roads Suggested by Editorial
The Washington Star notes that dedicating one hundred million dollars for good roads within the subsidy bill could be acceptable. It urges attaching the road fund to the senate subsidy legislation as a prudent public works addition.
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Washington Star
United States
Senate
Americans who Move to England and Tax Dodging
Americans who relocate to England carried their tax dodging habits with them, mirroring their past behavior. The piece notes a continued pattern of avoidance, implying enduring noncompliance across borders.
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England
France Moves Toward Controlling Road Networks
France pursues greater government influence over transportation as socialist ideas gain traction. The stance signals shifts in policy and public debate on ownership and control of critical infrastructure.
Doster’s beliefs and dont beliefs report
Chief Justice Doster states he believes in the Ten Commandments and Golden Rule along with initiative and referendum, evolution and woman suffrage. He says he leans toward theosophy and Christian Science and will consider any fact once enough people believe in it. He rejects hell, slavery, high tariffs, millionaires, and the wage system, and predicts socialism as the coming power.
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Doster
Pope Calls End to War in Africa and Philippines
Pope Leo condemns the South African war as wrong and urges its close. He also calls for an end to the war in the Philippines, hoping his message will influence both conflicts.
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Pope Leo
South Africa
Philippines
Padded Registration Books and Farm Advice Highlighted
The Topeka Herald notes padded registration in some wards, calls it an old Republican trick, and cites Rev. Irl Hicks urging farmers to plant early and keep soil workable despite dust. It also discusses crop moisture, the Kansas season, and the Philippines sale with faux title claims and friars seeking seven million dollars.
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Joe Hudson
The
Topeka
Irl R. Hicks
Central West
Kansas
Beef price rise blamed on feed costs not truth
Secretary Wilson argues beef prices rose because feed cost is high, but since feed has not risen recently, the claim fails. The real motive, the piece suggests, is the beef trust seeking higher profits.
State U Suspects 28 Students Over Color Contest
Twenty eight freshmen and sophomores were suspended for thirty days for taking part in the recent contest over class colors at the State University.
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the State University
Clarke defeats Jonas in Arkansas Democratic primary
Ex governor James P. Clarke defeats Senator Jonas in the Arkansas Democratic primaries and becomes the party’s nominee for the U S Senate. Clarke’s victory settles the contest as he advances to seek the Senate seat.
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Jonas
Arkansas
James P. Clarke
Populist Committee Deliberates in Louisville Kentucky
The national Populist committee met in Louisville this week and decided to remain in the middle of the road.
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National Populist Committee
Louisville
Opposition to Army Canteen fuels Miles removal push
A principal reason for moves to remove General Miles is his strong opposition to the army canteen. The dispute centers on catering and military morale issues reflected in his stance and leadership style.
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General Miles
Roosevelt rejects pardon request in Rathbone case
Marx Hanya urged President Roosevelt to grant clemency for Rathbone, a Cuban postal thief. Roosevelt refused, denying the pardon.
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Marx Hanya
Roosevelt
Rathbone
Teddy
Mark
Mulvane Named First Assistant Postmaster General
Topeka resident D. W. Mulvane is slated to be appointed first assistant postmaster general, pending any intervention to block the move.
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D. W. Mulvane
Topeka
Net earnings of steel trust reach 111 million dollars
The article reports the steel trust's first year net earnings totaling 111 067 195 dollars. It also notes the plan to move the Argentine silver smelter to Chanute and the implications of this relocation.
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Steel Trust
Chanute
Final Tax Sale Notice 1902 in Anderson County Kansas
Notice declares lands and town lots in Anderson County Kansas sold for 1898 taxes, unlredeemed, to be deeded to purchasers on September 6, 1902 unless redeemed earlier. Includes detailed parcel descriptions, assessed owners, and tax amounts, with treasurer J W Shields signature and date March 22, 1902. Also contains a separate unrelated military nomination paragraph mentioning Col Michael V Steridon and other officers.
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Anderson County
Kansas
Michael V. Steridon
Wm Ji Ant
Irunny
Gener
Sheridan
Phil” Sheridan
Senate
Yee Ferlay
Otis
Rp, Hughes
Tanner
der Peeusa
Ag’ Andrew
Burt
Infur
Congressmen Litiauer Os 0 AMON ERGKIS ADD WHATPUALLA
Fragmentary notice page includes names and locations such as Jerome Muhr, Erwin Tracy, Harris Town, and Dr Kay’s Lung Balm advertisement. Mentions medical issues, remedies, and local business references. Contains scattered addresses and agricultural hints like fruit trees and nursery stock.
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Amon Ergkis
Whatpualla
Jerome Muhr Beg
Hey
Montida Erwin Tracy
Weida Town
Peck Rat
le. Bock
H. M. Peck
M. Peck
Tn Peck
Sedore Beg
C.C. Morey
Curtis
Say Mupican Co
Saratoga Springs
Doctor H J Kay Co praised in sale circular
A letter from Hon Lucilla Lataver cites Dr H J Kay Medical Co of Saratoga Springs as honest and integral. The notice promotes Kay’s Renovator tablets and liquid, claiming success in stomach liver and bowel cases.
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Otl Lewis
Anna
Dr. Kay
Kay
Clearfield
Laws
Do. H. Jokay Mepiear
Saratoga Springs
Swan
B. J. Kay Medical Co
N. Y
W. J. Lane
Garnett, Kansas
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Topeka State Journal
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