Railroads Kill More Than War Editorial Claims
An editorial in the Topeka Mail and Breeze argues railroad accidents kill more people than the Spanish American War. It cites drastic increases in car tonnage and freight handling since 1893, claiming overwork of trainmen raises accident risk and noting casualties among railroad workers far exceed US military losses in the Philippines.
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Topeka Mail and Breeze
Philippine Islands
United States
Philippines
Railroads Agree to "Even Up" Wages Across Regions
A meeting of railroad representatives east of the Mississippi decided to even wages with Western roads, noting Western dangers were once higher. They push voluntary raises as Republican papers tout the move, though one Western line reportedly cut section-hand pay, a detail likely ignored by critics.
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Mississippi River
Schley Granted Rehearing by Roosevelt
President Roosevelt has granted Admiral Schley a rehearing, opening the possibility of a settlement. The development suggests a potential closing of the long dispute over the naval engagement decisions.
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Roosevelt
Admiral Schley
Battle Over Local Telephone Firms Raises Fights
Political groups vie for control as Burtonites seize the Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company while Lelandites led by Frank Brown form an independent outfit. The public could gain financially from the clash, even as conflicts intensify.
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Burtonites
Missouri & Kansas Telephone Company
Lelandites
Frank Brown
Record of Maritime Losses Across Recent Weeks
The report notes an alarming surge in sea accidents and fatalities over the past weeks with vessels sinking and lives lost daily. It underscores an unprecedented pattern of maritime disasters and widespread drowning.
Dowzs Elijah Ni Becomes Americanized Amid Stock Purchases
Elijah NI Dowzs appears rapidly Americanized after meeting with trust magnates. He bought a lace plant for 63 666 dollars and issued watered stock totaling 1 103 000 dollars.
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Dowzs
Elijah NI
BRyan Questions Marconi as Wireless Discoverer in Commoner
BRyan argues in the Commoner that Marconi is not the inventor of the wireless telegraph. He claims rusts have sent wireless messages to Congress for several years.
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Bryan
Marconi
Therusts
Congress
Democrats Hold Topeka Conference On February twenty first
A political event outlines that the Democratic party will convene a conference in Topeka on February 21. The notice emphasizes party organization and gathering plans.
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Topeka
Republican Anarchists Thwart Train Escort at Pineville
A dramatic pursuit near Middlesboro as Berry Howard, sought on a murder indictment, was to be moved by night express toward Frankfort. Howard's friends attempted to force the engine to back to Middlesboro, but Conductor Doody refused, keeping the train on course while deputies and a U S marshal helped shield the prisoner from the mob.
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Pineville
Howard
John Langan
Middlesboro
Langan
Broughton
Frankfort
Doody
Cumberland Valley
United States
Woman Fights for Equal Pay and Justice in Journalism
A London Chronicle writing staff dispute shows women forced to accept lower salaries, while male colleagues fear female talent will supplant them. The piece lauds justice over sentiment and cites Miss Hobhouse influencing government action to address concentration camp horrors and Boer suffering.
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London Chronicle
Miss Hobhouse
Christendom
Gossip Slander Hurts Only the Slander-Mongers
A Chicago American editorial warns that gossip and slander harm the gossiper more than the target. It urges readers to beware of women who damage others with false claims and suggests sharing the reminder to discourage slander among women.
Third district candidates discuss county delegation fight
A. L. Winsor of Cherryvale and O. P. Ergeobright of Independence vie for congress in the Third district. Both are Montgomery county residents and seek influence within the county delegation.
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A. L. Winsor
Cherryvale
O. P. Ergeobright
Independence
Congress
Montgomery County
Senator Platt Won’t Sue White for Libel
Senator Platt has decided not to sue Will A. White for libel but will attack White verbally at every opportunity. White tolerates the jabbing as long as Platt pursues the verbal warfare.
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Platt
Will A. White
White
Torsnay's Topeka Capital Profiles J D Bowersock Candidate
A Lawrence writer covers J D Bowersock in a three column spread in the Topeka Capital. The piece notes Bowersock as a congressional candidate and discusses his prospects in an early campaign context.
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Torsnay
Topeka
J. D. Bowersock
Lawrence
J. D
Congress Agaisi
Iris Reports Gage Resigns Cabinet for Senate Candidacy
Iris notes Secretary Gage left the cabinet to seek the United States Senate seat for Thlinors, becoming a candidate in the upcoming election.
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Iris
Gage
United States
Thlinors
Dr Joan Woon Practice of Medicine Noted in Coffeyville
Dr. Joan P. Woon of Coffeyville is described as practicing medicine. The item notes her age as an unspecified number and identifies her by profession and hometown in a brief local notice.
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Joan P. Woon
Coffeyville
Public ownership of railroads urged as postal aid plan
The piece argues for government ownership of railroads to reduce postal rates and improve service. It notes private railroads profit from the government and postal office, charging far more to haul mail than express goods, and asserts government control would enrich many people and benefit the public through lower rates.
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Hearst
Chicago American
Indian land openings extend to Otoe Ponca and Missouri
The government plans to open additional land for settlement including the Otoe Ponca and Missouri territories. Representatives from these tribes traveled to Washington to oppose the action and seek protection for their lands and rights.
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Missouri
Washington
Topeka Pays $10,000 Year For Indigent Care
The city, claiming prosperity, spends ten thousand dollars annually on indigent care and seeks even more funds. Topeka says other cities face worse financial strain, highlighting broader municipal pressure on welfare programs.
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Topeka
Roosevelt Names Anti Kerens Appointees In Missouri
President Roosevelt rejected the Kerens faction in Missouri and named anti Kerens supporters to key posts, appointing a new internal revenue collector and a United States district attorney to lead enforcement and prosecutions.
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Roosevelt
Missouri
Internal Revenue
United States
Mayor Scutriz Aims Clean Sweep of City Departments
San Francisco mayor Scutriz, a Union Labor ally, took office on the eighth and pledges a comprehensive overhaul of city departments to root out inefficiency and corruption.
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Scutriz
San Francisco
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