Municipal league plans to push city legislation in legislature
City officers and mayors discuss bills for first class cities. Proposals include public utility regulation, tax powers on franchises, shale tree planting funding, park systems, and mayoral compensation. Delegations from Wichita Atchison and Kansas City report on finances, services, and staff.
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Telegraphic Briefs From Across the World
Telegrams report Viscount Halifax as church union leader with unconfirmed moves to join Home. John Luke Hety Hutchinson, once eastern district aide, dies in London. Gloucester schooner Mary A Brown wrecked near Hampton with four crew lost. text recovered. Quarantine measures and Pacific coin questions noted. Mrs. McKinney returns from New York Christmas shopping. Fire at Haywood Bros. and Wakefield Co. causes $100,000 loss in Boston. Liverpool ship Parthian with damaged machinery docks in snow. General Greely told of 200 miles of telegraph line. cable work and contracts mentioned. San Francisco arrival of General J. H. Wispe, invited to Washington for duties. Bill to allow Spanish-American War veterans in uniform with society badges introduced. J J Mack’s theater case and vaudeville actor Drew cited in Missouri. Robert Patrick shot by rival while intervening. his mother dies of shock.
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Cardinal Gibbons Attends Southern Industrial Convention
New Orleans hosts opening session as Cardinal Gibbons arrives in red robes amid a large crowd. The program features Dr. Lyman Tall on technical education, with papers from Tulane and University of Mississippi experts and discussions on railroads, trade, and Southern industrial development.
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Mobile
Noak Belly
Trades League of Philladelphia
Centrist Debate Over Religion Edict Sparks Empire Split
Berlin reports a centrists debate on free exercise of religion amid calls for respect of state autonomy within the empire. Count Von Be argues against federal overreach while urging lawful cooperation among states to avoid prejudice against individual rights.
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Count von Hua
North Topeka column notes local people and events
A North Topeka column lists residents and activities. Maud Irons’s son at 1232 Monroe Street, Frey returns from Geage City, Groemdyks visit Meriden at 1 Holmes Street, and church events invite oysters and quilting. Also reports on Argonaut club attendance, English history notes, and foot and mouth disease concerns from Washington officials.
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Kirpbail Printing Company
Kormas Avenue
Holmes Street
Foundered off Jersey as storms lash British coast
London reports fierce storms sweeping British coasts and several minor wrecks. The steamer Reessuil 62 Pigmoutly foundered off Jersey with passengers and crew seven saved, eleven dead or missing, while other vessels endure peril amid heavy seas.
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Ieee
Two New Automobiles from Smiths and Stafford
Local report notes Terry Stafford and J A and Clement Smith of the Smith Concern are building two wayline automobiles. Early details are unclear as the plan references a Smiths Stafford collaboration and an emerging factory, with expectations of success if the machines perform as intended.
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Clement Smith
Smith Concern
Staford
Smiths and Sturford
Ambassador to Italy Nominee From Boston
The president will send to the senate the nomination of George von L. Myer of Boston to be ambassador to Italy. Mr Myer is a prosperous Boston businessman and a family man aged about sixty five. He is a Harvard graduate and a lawyer, long active in Republican politics as a former member of the state central committee and as a candidate for representative. He has substantial private property holdings and may be appointed at once.
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Railroad Ruined by Flood Delays in Guatemala
The Herald's despatch reports the Guatemala City line in ruins after flood damage. Only a portion remains usable as rivers swell and sections wash away. Repairs are underway but traffic is nearly halted, leaving the line in a deplorable state until service is restored.
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Royal Canadian regiment welcomed in Parliament tribute
London reports visiting Royal Canadian regiment led by the Duke of Arcylt and other noble hosts visited Parliament. Col Otter praised the troops, while the Canadians were toasted by Kincheon and hosted by prominent figures including Lord Strathcona. Princess Louise requested a rendition of Land of the Maple.
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Joseph Chamberslain
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Mount Royal
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Two Dead In Tramp Murder-Suicide Near Blackwell
A Dakota special reports in a small town seven miles south of here that two tramps were killed last night after seeking shelter in a saloon room. One man, about 30, was found with a crushed skull on a railroad track. the other, about 25, died by stabbing himself after being accused of the murder. A posse captured the surviving man about five miles away, who was stabbed to death at the scene.
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Post-Dispatch
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Here
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Saynl
Lunatic Escape At Bloomingdale Asylum
Amelie Rives first husband fled Bloomingdale Asylum grounds under guard. reports note a dramatic escape amid brief announcements of staff changes and a society event. The fragment mentions Raymond Rodgers and others, with unrelated ceremonial and editorial references scattered in the text.
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Bloomingdale Asylum
Asiatic Cotton Crop Good Reported in Washington
Washington reports the cotton crop is proceeding, with expectations of improved quality for export. Authorities anticipate continued imports to meet demand as market conditions stabilize.
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Dec
Republican Money and Expense Report Details
Bonebrake treasurer of the state Republicans central committee files receipts and expense totals with county clerk Wright. The statement shows expenses including postage and express charges and mentions several named vendors and the speaking bureau chairman.
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State Republicans Central Committee
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GE Dabaell
Coffee Railroad Promises Lower Transport Costs
The article describes a planned coffee railroad project linking Christiania and Gjovik, aiming to ease freight by rail. It notes preliminary survey work and an anticipated opening around December 15, with the line spanning about 125 kilometers at an elevation of 2,100 feet above sea level.
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Dec
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Tiny Craft to Race Across Open Water
A tiny ten foot long craft is prepared to depart this city and race to a distant location measured by a 45 mile course. Captain Andrews has faced multiple trials to cross the Sooinkaena region, finally succeeding after substantial hardship. Passengers may include Biss Albens Carpenter and a noted diver Bigney, with talk of River navigation feats and rail connections shaping the journey.
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Bua Sue Thames
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Biss Albens Carpenter
Presidential Nominations Incomplete Listing
The president today sent nominations to the senate naming Roy H. Chamberlain of Town as collector of internal revenue and as head of the Helena assay office. The notice references Kaw Valley No. 29 and hints at council workman involvement in the department agenda.
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Motica
Liquor Law Ruling Tied to Local Brewers in South Dakota
Justice Coreen in a South Dakota case declares part of the liquor law unconstitutional, labeling residency requirements as discriminatory against local brewers. Edward Zobby asserts innocence as a Fort Wayne clerk faces charges in Ohio, denying any wrongdoing amid a separate requisition incident.
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Fort Warne Ind
Jek County
Ohio
Hay
Death of Thomas Nolan Deriving Assistant Counsel Died Today
New York reports Thomas Nolan assistant corporation counsel died today after a week in critical condition following illness. The note mentions his professional role and the sudden passing in the city.
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New York
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