Taft Tariff Revision Stance Laudable Yet Cautious
Secretary Taft presents a protectionist vision for tariff revision urging cautious timing. He argues a rushed change risks business disaster and supports waiting until after the next presidential election to secure durable, nonpolitical tariff reform while endorsing enforcement against corporate abuses and a federal inheritance tax option.
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How Emporia Won the County Seat Without a Fight
Early Kansas settlers recall Emporia’s quiet move to shift the county seat from Americus by grafting a county line cut and a petition to the legislature. A fever delayed the Americus envoy, allowing Emporia to secure the seat with little opposition as the remonstrance never reached the legislature.
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Spiritualists Join Perkins Case to Support Defense
Eudora men report hearing the voice of I H Perkins claiming he did not die by his own hand but fell. A Saturday seance led by Mrs Shaw of Springfield featured a trumpet voice asserting Perkins was present and did not commit suicide, prompting statements from local spiritualists Judge Richards and Dr Schellack about the defense and ongoing insurance disputes in Lawrence.
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Green the Color M E K and T Coaches Repainted
The Missouri Kansas and Texas railway will repaint passenger coaches green replacing the former black. The color change follows a general order from headquarters and affects newly varnished cars as they enter shops at Sedalia. Endorses Green as official color across the fleet.
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Big robbery rattles Burlington mail sacks near Denver
Two registered mail pouches said to hold a large sum of money were stolen from Burlington train No. 2 between Denver and Omaha on the night of August 1. Officials estimate the heist may exceed 10 000 with some reports doubling that amount. A suspect slipped into the mail car and tossed three sacks from the window as the train ran straight tracks near the Nebraska line.
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Kansan Rail Lines From Past and Present Fabric
Numerous Kansas railways have been chartered, absorbed, or abandoned. The Parsons Independence & Western merged into Katy, while the Kansas City & Olathe Electric secured seven miles of right of way and five-and-a-half miles of track. Other lines, like Topeka & Southwestern and Medicine Valley, show partial progress or oblivion. Several surveys and rights of way advance, including Gulf Plainville & Northern and Missouri River & Gulf efforts, with varying activity and no completed constructs yet.
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Kansas & Southern
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Ness City
Salvation Army Picnic Brings Joy to Lawrence Mothers and Children
The Salvation Army in Lawrence held a large charity outing for poor mothers and children. Volunteers collected donations at local banks and factories, distributing 120 baskets with lunch and ice cream at Voor Farm Grave, followed by an evening program at the Hall. Citizens praised the event as a strong communal aid and hoped for an annual return.
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Markets by Wire Wheat and cattle market report from Kansas City
Kansas City markets show wheat receipts at 121 cars with various futures and cash prices across hard and red wheat. Corn values listed with Sept Dec and weekly variations. Hay and oats rates noted alongside butter prices. Cattle receipts total 11,000 with native steers and cows priced between 2 and 5.15, stockers 3.25 to 5.50, bulls to 3.65, calves 3.5 to 6. Hogs receipts 9,000 with price ranges from 5.75 to 6.05 for heavies and packers 5.90 to 6.05 for the week.
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Strike ends as telegraph offices reopen in Kansas City
Kansas City reports say the strike is practically broken with Western Union resuming operations at the board of trade and Postal Telegraph offices noting few workers. Managers claim the strike is over while pickets say their stance grows stronger as new workers arrive from New York and grain traders cheer at desk reopenings.
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President speaks on economy and wealth in wartime era
The address condemns punitive policy toward wealth while praising honest capital and corporate activity. It argues government aims for firm but fair business conditions, minimal harshness, and prosperity through legitimate dividends and prudent management.
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New York Attorney General May Face Cabinet Pressure
The city’s powerful interests near the administration push back on Attorney General Sonaparte’s role. The president is not expected to retire him soon due to anti trust policy concerns, while some see Bonaparte’s policy as opposed by the president’s top advisers. The Journal reports opposition to the attorney general’s latest attitude and legal steps.
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Tutti Fruiti Ice Cream Menu at Wiedemann's
Menu lists Vanilla Chocolate Cherry Apricot and Ice Cream at Wiedemann's. Reads like a brief shop listing from a local vendor.
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Governor declines to accept Judge Stillwell resignation
Topeka Kansas Governor Hoeh after hearing all applicants refused to accept the resignation of Judge Leander Stillwell of the Seventh judicial district. Stillwell served twenty four years and resigns due to ill health of his wife. Governor advised Stillwell to take a year long vacation and care for his wife while a probate judge serves in his absence.
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