State House Talks on Equitable Rail Rates End Runaround
Governor Leedy signals readiness to reduce railroad freight rates if talks with railroad lawyers yield a concrete plan. A confidential conference behind locked doors between the governor and railroad commissioners preceded promises to present a certified written plan for rate reductions. State officials, rail lines including Missouri Pacific and Katy, agree to convene a hearing to examine proposed reductions and possibly avert a special legislative session.
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Leedy
State Board of Millroed Commissioners
Kovernor
Luximunm
Rhum
A. A. Hurd
M. Linn
Fairfread
Boe
Severnor
Jemald Gohavy
Mile
Dutine the
Wovernon
Wageener
State
Rock Mand
Missouri
Katy
Fort Scote
Sterphis
Risburs
Gulf
Pricco
Wichita
Western
Unicon Parish
Hutchinget
Southern
Into the Wrong House Musing Mistake of A P Williams
Assistant State Treasurer A P Williams mistakenly enters a neighbor's home, thinking it his own. He sits in the parlor before realizing the error, then hurriedly leaves with coat and hat, leaving his wife to retrieve belongings. The incident unsettled all involved.
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A. P. Williams
Willams
Miter
Biale
Willian
Mr. Williams
Willinness
Inaurance Supt. Test Alerts Webb McNull In Fray
A garbled report notes an incident involving Webb McNull and the Insurance Superintendent’s office. It suggests possible contempt of court and a civil damages suit, with unclear details on defendants and relief sought.
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Cyclone Center
Inaurance Supt
A Peculiar Fact About Stomach Trouble Remedies
A Rochester reader testifies to chronic stomach weakness and nervous dyspepsia, crediting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with lasting relief. She urges others to try the remedy, noting its use of fruit peels and digestive acids, and claims it as a safe effective cure.
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Mia
H. M. Lee
Rochester
Maye
Stuart
Stuart Co. Marshall
Mich
Shortage in Carload Weights Sparks Mandamus Action
J A Ross of Canty Kansas asks the state railroad board to compel Dugscurl Pacific to provide weighing facilities near his shipping point. He reports shipping eight cars of grain in the past year with a total shortage of 700 bushels and seeks remuneration for the loss.
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State Board of Railroad Commissioners
J. A. Ross
Canty
Kansas
Dugscurl Pacific
Life Amid the Lowly Ends in Police Rescue Scene
A late afternoon disturbance on Eighth and Adams ends with Officer Capron detaining a drunken woman, known as Ble Frankie Wallace, amid a chaotic scene as her daughter, Rebecca Pearl Malice, struggles nearby. Mrs Wallace is placed in a patrol wagon to the city jail while bystanders shout and old disputes resurface. The report notes a connection to a counterfeit-money case involving Sam Hayden.
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Eighth
Capron
Adams Street
Younes
Oresby
Bip Brankie
Big Frankie
Jehih Street
Biumenalock
Indy
Blumensivei
Kansas
Turran
Frankie’ Wallace
Sam Hayden
Eitty
United States
Dry goods sale listing with assorted linens and towels
A retail ad lists muslin by width and finish, bleached muslins, sheeting, crash, brown twilled fabric, checked toweling, linen crash, and tablecloths in multiple designs. It also promotes Turkish towels, chiffon and maslin de soie fabrics in new colors, with varied prices per yard or item.
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S. God
Musilo
Lonsdale
Hardware Department sale promotions and prices
A list of household goods with specific prices for dinner sets glassware and tableware. Items include 100 piece white semi porcelain sets at 6.90, blue decorated sets at 10.00, green and gold sets marked 12.75, engraved wine sets and glass trays, engraved tumblers at 2c, glassware at clearance prices, gas stoves ranging from 3.00 to 9.70, copper teakettles and irons, carpet sweepers 2.50, granite ware and per-foot cloth pricing referenced, all presented as a department sale catalog of discounts and stock.
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Giotnes
Hissell
Ceana Jowell
Summer Overcoats And Boys Suits At Bargain Prices
Clothing department offers summer overcoats in sizes 32 to 37 and boys long pant suits in grey casimere and dark blue chevyiot with values from 3.50 to 10.00. All wool suits in dark colors priced around 4.95 to 5.00, black clay and Italian blends at 6.00, knee pant suits for ages 5 to 14 at 2.33 to 5.00. Also all wool Scotch plaids, knee suits for 2 to 5 year olds at 2.75 to 3.00, and various wool nebby suits with wide braids around 2.00 to 3.00. Plus hats, fur fedoras, shirts, and boxers in spring patterns, with prices from 0.50 to 1.36.
Men’s Sack Suits At Bargain Prices In Our Store
Clothing department offers men’s dark Cansimere sacks at 3.50 our price down from 5.00. Medium light all wool sacks at 4.95 down from 7.30. Plaids in dark and medium shades 6.95 value sold at 6.95. Grey clay worsted suits 7.95 and black clay worsted sacks 7.95, all wool, fast color, trimmed.
Shoes and Boots Sale at the Shoe Dept Ladies’ Pine Viel
Classified ad lists various women and children's shoes with prices and styles. Mentions leather types, toe shapes, and finishes plus discounts for next week on men’s oxblood styles. Includes multiple price points from 5 cents to several dollars and notes on synthetic and regular values.
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Russia
Tip
How to Grow Old with Hackneys Golden Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Hackney celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary in Topeka with a family gathering at the Copland hotel. Born in England and Topeka respectively, they have lived across Macclesfield Chicago Topeka and other cities, with three children and several grandchildren present. The couple, both in good health, remain active readers and bicycle enthusiasts, maintaining close ties to old neighbors and lifelong friends.
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George Hackney
Kansas City
Macclesfield
Hackney
Santa Fe
Topeka
Chicago
Drexel 1 Boulevard
Dave Mince
Clarence Skinner
Herbert Hackney
Cremot de
Teyle
America
New York
Milwaukee
Galesburg
Secretary Gage Negotiating Belmont Lease in Washington
Secretary Gage is negotiating a short term lease for Belmont, A. L. Harber’s palatial estate on Fourteenth Street near the Chinese legation. The residence sits on an eminence amid about 20 acres of unoccupied land. Gage may occupy and later move or buy a house in Washington as his permanent home. he has been dining well and plans travel south.
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Belmont
Washington
Gage
A. L Harber
Fourteenth Street
Tel Be
Cilcage
Black Chargers Sold From Ohio Unit to Culver Academy
The famous black horses of Troop A. N. G. that escorted President McKinley at his inauguration were sold to the Culver Military Academy in Indiana. The purchase follows a bid by Col. A. F. Fleet to secure a fine cavalry mount for his school, with the entire unit shipped to Culver after careful inspection.
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Ohio Company
McKinley
Cleveland
Ae Military Academy
Culver
Ind
Unest
Culver Miliary Academy
H. E. Cook
Huntick
Academy
M2 Military School
Kernochan Survives Fall While Riding at Hempstead
New York reports Mrs. Kernochan, riding Bee Hebel with Meadow Brookhounds, fell from the horse during a jump at Hempstead. She hit her left shoulder but quickly recovered enough to vow continuing the ride amid Huntsmen aiding the horse.
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New York
Panama Road Flourishes Amid Strong Rail Earnings Report
The Panama Railroad Company reports for the year ending December 8, 1897, average net earnings of $614,781 over five years and $1,003,903 in the past year. It operates its own New York to Isthmus steamship line, owns three vessels, and has expanded European port connections. Pacific side expansion looks ahead to new access after next year’s contract expiry in 1898.
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New York
Panama Railroad Company
Atlantic
Ie Company
Panama
Central America
Forger Lewis Arrested in Urbana After Nationwide Crimes
Z T Lewis, a famed forger who fled justice two years ago, was captured in Urbana Ohio after a spree across Ohio and Michigan. He allegedly forged about $200000 in securities spread across five counties, with the National Bank of Redemption backing the prosecution. He used the alias James Leach while living with his family.
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Lewis
Ypsilanti Urbana
Ohio
Z. T. Lewis
Urbana
Ypsilanti
Mich
National Bank of Redemption of Boston
James Leach
Chicago Strikes Coming Over Nonunion Electric Work
Chicago on April 7 reports general strikes planned against buildings where electrical contractors push to finish work with non union labor. Business Agent Quealey led talks with building trades, naming eight strike targets and urging committees to enforce the new scale and union-only crews early next week.
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Chicago
Quealey
Brotherhood of Electrical Mechanics
Building Trades Council Yesteray
Napoleon death mask tale travels from Paris to Mexico
Odd tale traces Napoleon Bonaparte death mask made by Dr. F. N. Antomarch then shipped via Mexico to Guanaceva to Taos and Chicago. trunk and box with masks pass through Jose Calleros and Manuel Calleros before ending with Dr. McManun of Matamoras who later keeps the artifact. Nearby notes mention a Springfield conference voting on admitting women to general conference and other travel notices.
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Antomarch
San Francisco
San Antonio
Tex
Frank Marshi
Napoleon Boeparte
F. N. Antomatch
Napoleon
Abtomerch
France
Liem
Dr. McManun
Matamoras
Mexico
Callends
Banda
Dr. McManne
Moralvs
Ghanaries Passions Fuel England Food Supply Crisis
State officials warn that shortages threaten England as homeseekers pursue food routes via the Sante Fe line. April dates mark renewed efforts to secure supplies and stabilize markets amid rising demand and transportation hurdles.
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Majestic
California
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PF. Ry
Kan
Werard
Eageare AD
Wozantine Bikolins
Pineh Velgevees
Bink
Browak
Zadlee
London
Coctele Marguerite
Organdie Suisse
Hardware Department
Leanderea
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Kemper & Paxtons
Sixth
Quincy
Ryag
Berch
Mes. Kernochan
Loute Post Diana
DeWitt
G. W. Stans- Geld
The
Western Foundry and Machine Works
Topeka Foundry # Machine Works
Kas. RQ
L. Cofran
Proprietor
Springfield
Lexington
Chimazo
St. Louis
Union Pacific
P. A, Lewis
IG Fulton
Rock Island
Ghanaries
England
Howse of Commons
Henry Betan-Karr
United Kingdom
Star
Imino
Aeton-Kare
Great Britain
Seton-Kare
Eonabor
Alabama
Koch
R. J. Warren
Pleasant Brook
Chamberlain
Periain
Drugeists
West Sth. St
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