Tariff Troubles Tax Coffee Proposals Stir Protest on Rides
Washington dispatch notes opposition to a coffee tax in the tariff bill as a political hurdle for Republicans seeking district support. The National Coffee and Tea Association argues the tax would hurt consumers and trade, while the Mid-Continent Oil and Gas Producers Association pushes to keep the current petroleum duty.
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Oklahoma
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Legislature Funds Eskridge Home for Emporia Normal School
The Kansas legislature approved an appropriation to buy the late Governor C. V. Eskridge’s residence at 28 East Twelfth Avenue, including six acres of land. The property will be adapted for the music department and President Hill seeks to lease it to Mrs. Eskridge during final purchase talks. the building is needed immediately. The Weather Man is Angry. Washington, March 11. Stormy forecasts and a volley of criticism of the Weather Bureau accompany inauguration day predictions as Willis L. Moore defends meteorology and bureau forecasts.
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Dalton seeks Fourth Ward council seat in Artesville
In Artesville Oklahoma residents of the Fourth ward convened at Redman's Hall on Second Street to nominate a council candidate. Emmett Dalton and B E King proposed Dalton, with H G Gartner nominated by Dalton allies. Dalton received the vote and pledged to enforce the city ordinances and represent Bartlesville city and the Fourth ward if elected.
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Duty off on wheat tariffs sparks bread famine fears
El Paso reports Mexico will abolish all wheat duties April 1 to avert a bread famine as U S prices reach 3 60 per bushel in Mexico City while home crops run low. In Washington Representative Watson of Indiana says insurgents in the house have dwindled to about twenty two since Taft entered the fight and the old rules are hard to adopt.
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Prohibition Referred to Committee in Des Moines
Des Moines march 11 the senate after a vigorous fight referred the house resolution for a prohibitory constitutional amendment to the committee on constitutional matters in des moines iowa during the day’s session the action follows a heated debate over the measure.
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Hopes for a veto on mortgage register law
In Topeka rep W W Brown from Kingman says only one bad law passed this session the mortgage tax exemption with a registration fee. He fears the law shifts millions from taxation to borrowers and divides fees among townships, harming cities and schools. He lauds education laws but urges veto of the mortgage measure. The rest of the report notes other legislative items and farm testing efforts.
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Joe
Angry mob threatens hanging of confessed murderer
In Sigourney Iowa March 11 a mob threatened to hang John Junkey a negro the confessed slayer of Clara Rosen Attumwa Elite singer the sheriff moved him to a state penitentiary after a telegram warned of mob action Rosen’s brother and four friends visited the prison and were searched four revel were found on them Rosen vowed to obtain the negro. Meanwhile school girls Madge Ward Hila Messer and Bessie Ridgway escaped a runaway horse on Fourth Street with minor injuries. In San Antonio Texas March 11 J J Mack is dead Avery Bernstein wounded and Detective Sione injured after a shooting affray in a house police intervened.
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Markets by Wire grain and provisions Kansas City
Markets by wire report from Kansas City on March 11 shows wheat futures with May at 1.053 5, July at 913 to 913c, Sept at 913c. cash prices list No 2 hard red and red at 1.26 to 1.30 per bushel, No 2 mixed around 6334c, white 65c. oats No 2 white 54 56c. Live stock receipts include natives, dairies, hogs at 6 to 6.65, and a note of a committee meeting to discuss a memorial building project. Cipriano Castro, former president of Venezuela, books staterooms for March 2 sailing to Venezuela.
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Plea of Self Defense Bound Over in Father Murder
Garden City Kan March 11 Samuel J Nite a State University student was bound over to the district court on a 4000 bond after admitting he shot his father while his father sat reading a book in a chair The defense pleads self defense while acknowledging the fatal shot was fired during the incident
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Samuel J. Nite
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It Was Her Message in the Upper West Side
A socialite called upon a New York household and left a message via her encountering host. The unnamed visitor waited four to five minutes for the lady to come downstairs and learned the message was to make herself at home for a short wait.
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Recital at Downtown Studio Highlights Local Pupils
In Society column, a large crowd attended a recital by pupils of Miss Messler Miss Wiedemann and Miss Hubbell at the downtown studio yesterday. The program featured 31 pieces. Miss Agnes Greenlees hosted Evening Yard club members at home last evening for an extra table and refreshments after cards.
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Prisoner Spot Fearing Frenzy Spreads Across Town
Dispatches trailed a running escape from a bridge clearing spot to city pages with reports from Falls City and Lawrence. The fugitive Spot Fearing, a jail breaker, fled through fences and streets while officers pursued futilely. Local notices tied intrigues of weddings and social clubs to a chaotic day of reports and rumors.
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Lawrence
Well Known Physician Dead in Cincinnati
Washington March 11 Dr Thad ldeus Asbury Keamy a renowned gynecologist died in Cincinnati at age 80. A state-wide liquor law proposal was introduced in Missouri Senate to ban manufacturing and sale of intoxicating liquors after July 1 1910. Edgar Forde Sheen returned home from Chicago. A neighborhood flinch party hosted by Dr and Mrs Varnum honored Mrs Pindell of Wellsville with 16 guests. prizes given, ghost stories shared, late hour. Spot Fearing robbery suspect was reportedly seen in Sioux City and later tracked by a pursuing posse in Lawrence Kansas and nearby towns as cold weather led to hopes of capture.
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Controversy Over Bucks Stove Name on We Don’t Patronize List
A long Washington dispatch reports the Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia modified and affirmed a supreme court ruling barring the Bucks Stove and Range Company from being named in the We Don’t Patronize List. The decision also limits the scope against mentioning the business, while confirming broader restrictions on labor organization publications. In other items, Spot Fearing is pursued across several towns after a chaotic chase inspired fears, and former President Roosevelt enjoys a private citizen outing in New York City with his companion, amid fog delays and crowded transit.
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Aged Woman Ruth McPherson Dies in Iowa
Ruth McPherson, claimed as Iowa's oldest person, died in Des Moines on March 11 at the age of 101. Her death marks a final chapter for a widely noted centenarian figure in the state.
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Cooper Trial Ends Denunciation of Dead Editor by General Washington
In Nashville March 11 General Washington resumes his defense in the Cooper trial denouncing Carmack editorials as provoking the private citizen. He claims Colonel Couper had right to respond, while Carmack’s attacks justified the defense. The Chicago circuit court decision influences Tennessee proceedings. A rebating rule assessment follows Elkins law and Standard Oil cases.
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Snow From Texas Arrives For Topeka March 11
A forecast of snowy weather for Topeka with a rare Texas snow shipment arriving from the southwest as a low pressure area moves toward Kansas. Snow可能 begin today or tonight depending on the speed of the system. Meanwhile, rail wreckers derail a southbound express near Monroe Louisiana, killing engineer C W McDaniel and wounding fireman J B Gowan.
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That Boulevard would transform Lawrence into a first class city
Citizens urged building a boulevard in Lawrence to elevate the town to city status within two years. Advocates praise recent improvements and urge residents to explore the city, see its potential, and drive development by expanding open air recreation.
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Miners Seek Reconciliation to Avoid Suspension
Miners and railroad executives met in Philadelphia to avert a work suspension and negotiate a new contract after the current pact ends March 31. The United Mine Workers demand include an eight hour day with no wage cuts, a uniform wage scale, one year contracts, and formal recognition of the union in bargaining. A seven member sub committee from each side will convene after lunch to pursue terms.
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What Next in Standard Oil Gases Pending
Washington March 11 Officials of the department of justice again decide to discuss further action by the government on several criminal cases against Standard Oil for rebates. A separate action is pending in the Western District of Tennessee to be tried at the April term.
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Department of Justice
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IT ACTED AS A REFORM Cigarette Law Worked Quicker Than the Legislators Expected
A new anti-cigarette law last week spurred boys and men to stock up on contraband in town. Dealers hurried to sell remaining stock, while buyers hoped for future reserves. The reform backfired as many vowed never to smoke again after overindulging.
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Lawrence
Kansas City to Topeka Electric Line Readied for 60 MPH Trains
Kansas City news reports bids opened for fencing culverts and cement work on the Kansas City Kansas and Southwestern Electric Road between Topeka and Kansas City. Meriam Construction’s E M Lamkin outlines 50 foot cars 350 horsepower engines and 60 mile per hour speeds. Travel to Topeka expected in 1 hour 33 minutes with wide train service, aided by Metropolitan Street Railway funding. Construction to begin within 18 months as ballast work starts.
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Kansas & Southwestern Electric
Topeka
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Meriam Construction Company
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Metropolitan Street Railway Company
Kansas City, Kansas
Deserted barber leaves wife and three children
George Catlin, longtime barber in Eudora, vanished last week after starting a morning jog and boarding a westbound Union Pacific train. His wife and three children are left to face the unknown and the community extends sympathy.
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