Wichita Fight Over City Prohibition Measure Sparks League Battle
City Attorney Bird sparks consternation as Wichita leaders oppose a bill allowing first class cities to punish liberty violations with fines or imprisonment. Mayors MacCrutw and Tatson push for broader state support, forming a league of cities to back or defeat the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Cty
Santebly
Municipal League
Bird
Topeka
Hird
Jedgne
van Tyne
Eounei
Counel
Ghanep
Seidasmos Vecubate
Scoph
McClure
Dia
Tatson
Holton
BML
MacCrutw
Municipal Jeegde
League of the
Fort Scott
Leavenworth
Atsratey
Hietbert
Rice
Ihe
Ao & Hotton
Thacces
City Governance and Municipal Budget Measures
A historical draft outlines duties of mayors and city councils to audit expenditures, levy taxes, and manage public finances. It calls for reporting to county commissioners, approving bills, and paying through the county treasurer under new acts affecting first to third class cities doctrine and street, tree, and sidewalk responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Coloners
Caroe Poate
Scieres Apt
Topeka
Alleh
Pal
Pri
Tate Corporations
Pi Taxlig
Helm
ISIS
Seo Cie Amite Hs Alii
Mttor. Co. Ih
American Plan Aims at China Settlement Basis by Hay
Washington dispatch says the basis for future Chinese moves is Hay proposed terms. The agreement, signed in Pekin by Ching envoys, contemplates limited punishments, harsh actions for key attackers, and eventual indemnity negotiations. Evacuation of Pekin and court return are expected, with strong Anglo German support and ongoing foreign ministerial approval.
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China
Hay
Chicago
Dee
Tines-Herald
Washington, D
Hey
Conver
United States
Pekin
Wl Potin
Tt la
Great Britain
Germany
I Ja
Bern
Ei Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Pokin
Tax Bill Revisions Details and Revenue Allocations
The report outlines changes in the revenue act with tax restructuring on commercial brokers and related services, shifting rates and exemptions. It notes reductions, schedule alterations, and administrative amendments affecting stamp taxes, bequests, and food definitions, aiming for a thirty day enactment window after passage.
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Republicank
Reene
Dod
Mortrudier
Tesis
Boards of Trade
Custom House
Excen
Payne
Delegation Advocates Pacific Island Liquor Ban in Washington Hearing
A Washington hearing before the House Insular Affairs Committee reviewed Rep Littlefield’s bill prohibiting sale of liquor opium and intoxicants to aboriginal tribes and Pacific island natives. Speakers included Mrs Stevens president of the W C T U Mrs Upham of Wisconsin Mr Seoval of Minnesota Mrs Hounds of Slingis Mir Gullek Misses Leetch and Brehm and J W Carpmines of the National Temperance Society. The committee noted the measure’s broad scope and that it would apply to native Hawaiian delegates when they arrive in Washington, with the bill now under advisement.
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Washington
Ore
W. CT. U
Ith Sen
House Committee On Insular Affairs
Littlefield
Pacific Islands
Mre. Stevens
Mary Upham
Wisconsin
Seoval
Minnesota
Hounds
Slingis Mir. Gullek
Lesteh
Brehm
J. W. Carpmines
New York
National Temperance Society
Philippines
Hawsil
Raw Flax Scarce as German Mills Halt Work
German manufacturers have halted operations due to the raw flax shortage, with prices rising and many mills closing or operating part time. Consul Heryoe reports Russian flax will be abundant, and a Breslau conference may link German, Austrian, Belgian, and Russian spinners to sample American flax for market entry.
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Washington
Del
Germany
Prinea
Alunnlist
Consul Heryoe
Zittaw
State Department
Eravern
United States
Breslau
Trautenas
Bohemia
Netta's Fancy for Muriel in a Fogndling Asylum Tale
Netta, a ward in a fogndling asylum, gains a visitor who favors her. On Muriel's birth anniversary the guest is invited for tea, and Netta contemplates her social edge. The scene centers on class and longing in a cloistered home for children.
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Netta
Fogndling
Muriel
Perminsion
Mariel
Wetta
Kruger Arrives in The Hague to Warm Welcomes
Mr. Kruger arrives in The Hague greeted by the burgomaster and councilors. A 400-strong choir chants psalm 72 verses 6 and 7 as the former president meets officials. A welcoming speech lauds Boer heroism and warns against undermining a free nation’s independence.
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the Hague
Kruger
Hin Sujte
Royal Waiteg Room
Dr. Spink
South Africa
William the Silent
Prince of Orange
Mr. Kruger
A LIVELY FIGHT IN Thirty Eighth District RACE
The quarrel over the United States senator spills into the Thirty Eighth district contest. Curtis backing moves to corral votes while anti Burton forces rally around M C Holman. Holman disclaims candidacy on senatorial issues and pledges none to any candidate. The race remains unsettled as workers push influences. the contest ends Saturday evening.
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United States
Curtis
Gore
Burton
M. C. Holman
Haker
Baker
Holman
Betis
Archie Baird
State Journal
Harry Safford
Taird
Hoetts
Lame General Scolds Youth Over County History Duty
A Chicago Inter-Ocean tale features an aging general mocked for his limp by a visiting youth. The veteran sternly rebukes the boy, urging him to study local history and assist the community amid illness and coughs.
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Colonel Crenerski
Geand Opera. Kansas City Travel by Santa Fe Tickets
Unscrambled OCR note shows train fare and ticket details for Santa Fe service with mention of trains in each direction. Also references Dr Thomas Electric Oil for pain relief and Chas Bennett's Optical Store at 10 San Ave selling thermometers.
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Kansas City
Santa Fa
Dee Feat
Dr. Thomas
Chas. Bennett
Optical Atere
San. Ave
Trial continues as defense seeks delay in Morrison case
In a crowded scene at the courthouse Captain Watery leads for the prosecution while the defense requests a postponement citing a deteriorating health of Jessie Morris. Doctors describe a dying declaration as testimony shifts to the defense witness followed by Morrison’s forthcoming under oath account.
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Watery
Jessie Morris
Pullinwiter
Mra Castle
Brumbeck
Faih
Joined to their idols in a street corner tale of luck
A Chicago Notes column recounts sunburned men discussing lucky charms and deities from different cultures. Fred, invalided from China, traded a Chinese ivory god for hair luck, while a Spanish gypsy sold fortunes in Paris. The pair compare various figures from Buddha to Teapoila seeking good fortune and joke about their effectiveness.
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Chicago
Hbbon
Fred
China
Pekin
Ujsteed
Teline
Fu Wong
Fu Wone
Mia
Teapoila
Castlie
Ethy
Buddha
Japan
Meyer Ries
Erny Hetr
Ethyl
Elieve
Marle
Deaths and Funerals Notices From Topekaville
Halph Thompson died this morning at his home in Topeka at age unknown. Funeral will be Saturday morning at 20 o'clock. H Millinger died at Valley Falls home aged years. Services at First Church tomorrow at 10 o'clock. Jetterenn, wife of Gorey Jetterson, died recently and will be buried Saturday at the Boos tomb at 4 o'clock.
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Halph Thompson
Is Son
Tiesuisom
I Adame
H. Millinger
Tje Guughtsr
Pear Valley Palla
Thira Cherts- Dem
Mr. Millinger
Topeka
Tasha Jetterenn
Gorey 2
Jettervonst Fel Juckeemetredt
Corestimpeoa
Ft Ofelock
The Best Plaster Novelty Item Description
A fragment describes a plaster novelty for damp skin and relief of pains. It mentions switching methods for calming discomfort and hints at a product with healing claims. The text appears garbled with missing words and unclear origin.
December market report shows mixed grains and livestock shifts
The report details December price moves across grains and livestock, noting soy and corn activity, irregular demand, and early gains. It highlights Chicago and Topeka market receipts, Kansas City stock and dairy figures, and general price directions with regional trading patterns.
Weather and Market Updates from New York and Minneapolis Markets
The report mentions weather showers and field conditions across regions, with forecasts for wheat and corn markets. It lists price movements and estimated hogs for Chicago and other cities, noting fluctuations in futures and cash markets. Names and places include New York, Minneapolis, and Chicago markets with various commodity references and market quotes.
J C Goings Commission Co Members Chicago Board of Trade
Fragmentary OCR text referencing J C Goings Commission Co and the Chicago Board of Trade with unclear names and phrases about milling wheat buyers shippers and agents. The readable bits suggest a trade context but lack coherent events or dates.
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J.C. Goings Commission Co
Chicato Board of Trade
Spetans Comiguine
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