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Newspaper
The Chanute Times
Location
Chanute, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1902
Page
1
The Curtis backed bid for speaker fades as Pringle gains broad support among incoming lawmakers. Critics admit the effort sparked storms, but a majority appears to back Pringle, with Bailey and others also aligned. The scramble mirrors an anti trust style clash, while party power plays subside.
A harshly worded Washington letter critiques Congressman Scott's Monroe doctrine stance. The writer mocks his digestions and asserts Scott may not oppose the doctrine, while defending the policy as beneficial. The piece argues the United States must influence Central and South American affairs to prevent European entrenchment and protect pledges.
The piece notes Hon Chester I Long as top Senate hopeful in Kansas while Juplin hello girls strike leads to four terminations over union activity. Telephone service halted during the dispute as both sides stand firm. Also reports the death of Dr Temple Archbishop of Canterbury at 81. End with mention of Mrs Governor Dockery of Missouri.
A major Chanute real estate transaction aims to erect a four story brick building on Main street with 100 feet frontage. Some lots have been secured and plans call for a premier town landmark. The Elks dispute a Tribune report about purchased Freeman lots and contemplate a hall site instead.
The Success Oil and Gas company reports 2600 acres from Humboldt to Stewart bottom with three wells in six weeks and ongoing drilling. Garden City and Junction Oil and Gas hold hundreds of acres each with new wells and good pay, gas shows, and planned expansions. Other firms including Toronto Oil and Gas, America Oil and Gas, Keystone, Commonwealth, Sidney, Riverside, Kansai Crude Oil and Gas, and others announce wells, pay zones, and rising output across Chanute, Verdegris, Benedict, and surrounding areas.
A Beatrice column warns of a doctors alliance seen as a threat to society and married life. The piece mocks rival trades and urges action while urging caution against a supposed elixir of life and a conspiracy against newlyweds. A separate note reports a major Beatrice fire destroying three business blocks, with losses around $100,000.
In the year ending June 30, 1902, 14 983 people were pointed to U S Civil Service positions, 4 602 more than any prior year. Examinations will be held in March and April at Fort Scott Parson Parsoe Salloa Topeka and Wichita.
The Mo K and Yb Ry announces holiday excursion tickets available December 24 and January 1 1903. Round trip fares cover travel within 200 miles of selling stations with final return by January 2 1903. Tickets are valid for Glekets 10 lien points at reduced holiday rates.
An ad offers a Daisy target gun to boys who subscribe to the Kansas City Journal. The offer requires eight new subscriptions at two cents each, totaling two dollars, with names and money mailed prepaid to ship the gun. Sample gun features include a nickel-plated barrel, walnut stock, and a bullseye target shooter, with a limited time for responses.
A garbled notice discusses timekeeping and water behavior, urging readers to bring concerns to us. It promises publication in a revised shape soon after submission.
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