Roosevelt Defends Secret Service in Address to House
President Roosevelt denounces critics Tawney Smith Sherley and Fitzgerald for seeking to curb the Secret Service. He defends its use in investigating criminal activity, cites land fraud cases, and urges increasing the chief agent's salary and bureau status under the Justice Department. He notes prior prosecutions of Mitchell Williamson and others.
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Mange Nears Eradication in Western Kansas
In a report to the governor John B. Baker Kansas livestock sanitary commissioner notes mange is nearly wiped out in western Kansas and should vanish in two years. Twenty five counties remain under quarantine with most to be released next year. Southwest Kansas bears the disease most. Texas fever had no presence in central Kansas this year. outbreaks occurred in Montgomery, Chautauqua and Lin counties but were controlled quickly.
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Verdigris Floods Focus of Kansas Legislature Request
At a Coffeyville meeting residents from About somory county pressed for a state appropriation to control Verdigris River floods. They proposed forming a drainage district uniting farmers along the river to present a united plan to the legislature. Davidline, the district's new representative, attended to hear the landowners' needs.
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Fresh eggs lead to arrest in Clay Center
A Ball, a Kansas farmer, was arrested in Clay Center after rotten eggs from his large delivery to a local grocer triggered a complaint under the Kansas pure food and drug law. An inspector reported the issue and a warrant was issued.
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Kansas liquor permits show sparse distribution by county
The State Temperance reports 309 liquor permits in Kansas with only two druggists holding permits and none in 63 counties. More than half the permits are in six counties: Cherokee 17 Sedgwick 30 Leavenworth 14 Labette 17 Shawnee 45 Wyandotte 33.
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Western Union Loses Tax Suit Against Kansas
In a Kansas case Judee Jon C. Pollock of the federal court held Western Union Telegraph Co. cannot sue the state until the tax commission equalizes property values and the company tenders the lawful taxes. The state won most contentions in the dispute with the tax commission.
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Supreme Court Stops Municipal License Fines for Liquor Dealers
Judgments entered in the supreme court prevent the cities of Westmineral Scammon and Ellin wood from collecting fines on liquor licenses. The towns had relied on monthly revenue from licenses. The suits to oust town officers were dismissed as agreements bound by the other judgments.
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State Tax Levy Excess Sparks Commission Action
The state tax commission plans to censure tax officers for levying more than justified, estimating over 1,000,000 in excess taxes collected last year. School district officers reviewed much of the excess, blamed for carelessness rather than deliberate misdeed. If funds are not spent, next year’s levy could be drastically reduced.
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New Hotel Planned on Market Street Wichita
The John P. Stewart estate purchased land opposite the federal building in Wichita for 30700 dollars. An eight story hotel costing 150000 dollars will be erected on the lots.
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Aged Woman Burned to Death Near Chanute
Mrs. Mary Hughes aged 86 was found dead in ashes of her home four miles north of Chanute her charred body near a gas stove in a likely accidental blaze.
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What the Dollies Had
Little Mary reports her two dollies sick with supposed afflictions during a playful morning. Her mother and grandmother debate whether the ailment is appendicitis or convulsions, then use remedies. The day after, Mary says the dolls are better.
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Baby Cures Eczema with Cuticura Remedies
A mother reports severe infant eczema on her six month old girl with red facial spots spreading to the eyes and intense itching. After unsuccessful treatments and expenses, she used Cuticura Remedies and the eczema vanished by the next morning, with full recovery following. Patient is Mrs. P. E. Gumbin from Sheldon, Ja. July 13, 1908.
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Starch Wins At Home and Steam Laundries
Readers are urged to choose Defiance Starch for fine wash goods to achieve stiffness without thickening. The column also shares a light skit on washing lore, a historical relic pillow labeled Washington’s headquarters, and a humorous exchange about manners and engagements from Stray Stories.
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