Coming Crisis Prompts Bond Push Amid Budget Shortfall
Amid calls for relief through legislation, officials warn the treasury faces a deficit as government funds dwindle to about 175.5 million dollars with 152.0 million in bond commitments outstanding. Exports curbs and large withdrawals threaten December reserves. gold outflows total 53.8 million this year and are expected to reduce the deficit by January.
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Wasnixoras
Dea
Persine
Tina Oia
Lava
Isu
Bueno
Bert
Palerstast
MUZDER AT EMPORIA PRINTER MURDER STORY
The body of Tank Harris a well known printer in Topeka was found near a city track in Emporia. Harris a former mayor candidate in Carolina era is identified as a local printer at Stalw Printing. The crime, motive, and suspects remain under investigation as authorities search for clues.
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Moyofack Harris
Prister
Faypetia Siilay Seratug
Evronta
Kaw
Dee
Tank Harris
Topehe
Santa Po
Elty
Brat Bown
Bey
Larris
Feuis
Caralina
Marris
Renitar
Uke Stalw
Bl Hx
George W. Crane
Eagle Sale Offer Sparks Kansas State Bid for Live Bird
A local report notes a nine mile from Tupeka where a young man sought to buy a live American eagle for $2. Secretary Edwards questioned the request as the eagle, captured after attacking a rabbit, is described as reluctant to fly and showing signs of ill health. The bird’s condition and the buyer’s intent are detailed with a wary exchange over the sale.
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Kanene
Jacob Fuubor
Tupeka Calla
Steve Edwards
Seceatars Edwards
Pingree Against Trusts Sparks Debate in 1906 Rally
Article notes a fiery denunciation of trusts and railroads by Mayor Piperoe and supporters, praising college graduates and attacking Gov. Nick’s administration over tram traffic. It references complaints about vast wealth and quotes a populist stance on reform. Foreign unrest and local weather blur the text.
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Mick
Den
Piperoe
Cleary
Nick
Gdasinistra- Moa
Psd
Gol Norman
Birepe
Gladstone Declines Armenian Address Speakership Letter
A letter from William E. Gladstone to Chanscey M. Depew, dated November 6, 1905, declines a Chicago Press Club invitation to address the Armenian question. He cites fragile health, reduced sight and hearing, and suggests urging Britain's influence through Depew, while noting the urgency of Armenian concerns and his inability to undertake public action at present.
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Chicago Press
Chitchov
Press Club of
Chicago
William K Gladliver
Clut
Tin Gladstone
Cusancey M. Depew
Arith
Gladstone
Hamune
Ops .Noles
Sya
Mars
Depew
W. E G Lapsroyi
Chsuncey M. Depew
Corinne Wears Bloomers On Bicycle Ride In New York
Corinne the comic opera singer appeared on four nickel plated bicycles yesterday in bloomers. She described bloomers as the sensible attire for cycling and teased a fashionable bloomers fad among her company.
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New
Corinne
Nickle
Engineers Hold Out For Federation Of Unions
A national convention of railroad workers met here to back a federation plan. A resolution urged President Wubur of Lehigh Valley to ensure fair severance and reemployment for strikers. Delegates included 44 Everett and CA Wilton among others who urged engineers to support federation and strikes.
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Flatciitos
Besziva
Wubur
Lehigh Valley
Lil
Shceesfel
Enginners
Everett
Broihactoud of Engineers
Wilton
E W. Pitzpatrick
W. Arnald
Piremes
Panria
Engineers
Entertaining fundraiser uses 150 stereopticon views
A benefit event for the City Library in January plans life size stereopticon views illustrating a love story by Mise May Prost daughter of Santa Fe commissioner John E. Prost. An elocutionist will read the story as the images are shown on vangas. Weather notes report a shift to colder, clearer conditions across Kansas with Chanute slight cloudiness and warm spells in Texas and New Mexico.
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Januscy
Mise May Prost
John E. Prost
The
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Teachine
Knox College
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Ghia
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Aorta
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Texas
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Stite
Congress
Col
Dick Blue
Foriuceaaiua
Topeka
Joo Ib
Hitm
Col Bice
Representa Eves
Slun
Miller
Kanean City
Kun
Kansas City
Wasnrxerax
Wec
Bauess City
Milton Welsh
Homer Read
Cal
Custemer T
Bine
Wilson
Missouri
Manzes
Is Harrison to Harry The President Won't Comment Report
Ex President is questioned in New York about a concerning report on coming events and says he will say nothing, stating the report has no bearing on him and he will not discuss it. The remarks were made this morning.
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Berrson
New York
Kansans in Washington Discussing Convention and Bills
State Journal special correspondent reports Kansans in Washington attending party meetings. Cyrus Leland favors central convention location, likely St Louis, while Burton pursues department business. Representative Curtis advances government buildings bill with $190000 and $100000 additions, amid rail and money-issue debates.
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State Journal
St Louia
Burton
Kansas
Leland
Brie
Hie
Mckinley
Burcua
Semater Platt
New York
Emporia Post Office Building Bill Pending
A bill by Congressmen Curtis plans a post office building in Emporia at a cost of 75019 dollars with land already owned by the government. The measure, cleared by Senator Plomt, will be introduced once the public buildings committee is appointed. Also noted is a pension proposal of 200 dollars monthly for the widow of the Ish Secretary of State, Gen W. Uresham, from Washington.
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Curtin
Stan Joursesi
Wasaineros
Curtis
Topeka
Witee
Sayere
Texas
Appropriations
Sewasth Topeka
Thor Aout
Talsie
Shy Feecof
Thare le
Tie
Topwith
Easton
Inez
Chicago Pomofite Ui
Public Buildings Committee
Balla
Touriit
Secial
Wasiixctos
Duc
Congrexdman Curtis
Eurporia
Plomt
Committee On Public Buildings
Encampment Date Postponed by State Council
Beloit citizens prompted the state council of administration to postpone the encampment from February to April. The GA encampment has typically been held in February. The council’s vote was secured by mail.
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Beloit
State Council of Administration G. A. KL
Uegal GA
Council of Administration
Americus Tobacco Company Stockholders Question Surplus
New York December 9 stockholders of the Americus Tobacco company question the fate of a surplus exceeding 3 million dollars and the earnings contraction that allowed a strong quarterly dividend on common stock. They seek to learn if executives run the firm for speculators or if revenue losses due to competitive warfare have wiped out income despite 10 million dollars in capital.
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Tm American Tobsces Company
New York
Americus Tobacco Company
Naturality
Endorsed Peckham Senate Judiciary Committees Favor Nominees
In Washington the Senate judiciary committees report favorably Rufus W. Peckham of New York for associate justice of the Supreme Court, signaling confirmation. They also agreed to report favorably the nominations of Judges Springer Kilgore and Stoner. Executive session at 3:35 p.m. confirmed the nomination of Barton H. Peckham of New York to the same court.
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Senate
Wasarxctox
Sense Judiciare
Rufus W. Peckham
New York
Supreme Court
Springer, Kilgore
Stoner
Ecnsto
Bint H. Peckham
Wholl Get It First Day of Washington Committee Meeting
Officials convene in Washington as the first day of committee meetings begins. Key members discuss agenda items, goals, and potential policy moves shaping upcoming legislative actions. Public interest grows as early positions emerge and expectations mount.
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Washington
Republican National Committee convenes to hear cities
The Republican national committee met at 2 o clock to begin hearings on cities seeking the next convention. Delegations from Pittsburg St Louis San Francisco Chicago and Ohio outlined efforts while discussions focused on seating and housing for delegates and potential convention dates. Chairman Carter warned against overconfidence noting Populist vote growth and urging prudence ahead of the campaign season.
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Hittsburg
Leiter Hald
Oon
Allison
Washington
Mc. Rigley
New York State
Quigg
New York
Aa Sual
Pia
Metropolis
St. Louis
Samuel Rennard
Ano
Iieois
Etd
Sonia
Chicago
Usher
Republican ticket leaders praised for victory prospects
Mise Nicolaus arrives from New York to visit her parents in Warasa Indiana before heading to St Louis. Zella Nicolaus, once engaged to Kubman, ends her romance as she moves on from the back-number status amid train travel and family scenes.
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Mise Nicolaus
Uriel
der Parente
Warasa
Ind
Zella Nicolaus
New York
St Louis
Zella
Kubman
Tobacco inspector Kirkpatrick in Topeka tour with brother
Special agent of the Internal Revenue Department, Mr. Kirkpatrick of St Louisia, is in Topeka with his brother Dr T Kirkpatrick, secretary of the stave board of health. The visit follows a past injuries from a moonshiner pursuit in North Carolina that left him with one eye. He plans to inspect tobacco premises during his brief stay.
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Am Tn
5. Kirkpatrick
Internal Revenue Department
St. Louisia
Topeka
Ville
Dr T. Kirkpatrick
Stave Board of Health
North Carolina
Kirkpatrick
Don Cameron Announces He Will Not Seek Re election
Sen Don Cameron of Harrisburg Pa declares he will not run again for the United States Senate. In a Dec 9, 1895 letter to Samuel J McCarrel he cites conversations after his initial election and thanks supporters from across the state for more than a third of a century of support.
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Wasuixoros
Senaor
Don Cameron
Samuel J. McCarrel
Harrisburg
Astrep States Senate
Wasminotos
Duar Sexaton
Senate
Senate of the
United States
J. J. Cavenox
Burrisburg
Pennsylvania
Mary Struck It Rich in Arizona Goldfields Tale
Rich Arizona mining brouhaha centers on Mary Thurman on the Yewa prospecting vein said to be the richest in desert camps. Family turmoil, multiple marriages, and a note on mining interests frame a long, rumor-filled report from Cottees, OL.
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Tick
Arizona
Yewa
Ariz
Dee
Macy Thurman
Allen G. Thurman
Wantington
Cowles
United States
London
Miss Roosevelt
Mr. Holliday
Abyssinian War Clash Surprises King Menelik Army
In Abyssinia, 20 800 strong royal forces under King Menelik were surrounded near Ambaligi by five Italian companies led by Major Toselli. General Afimondi sent support, a fierce battle followed, and reports note weary Abyssinian troops, with details on Toselli’s command but little on Italian losses. Also a theft and arrests occur in North Topeka with two youths implicated.
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Sorre
Mensiek
Abyssinia
Tosolli
Ambaligi
Afimondi
Tossili
Tostes
Toselli
J. A. Mulhall Melton
Rock Island
Union Pacific
North Topeka
Robert Waters
Rapsds Avenue
Jell
Boney” Thompson
Mulbsiles
Hanses City
Our Mutton The Order to Take Effect Spot After the New Year
The notice states that an order related to mutton takes effect after the New Year. It outlines implementation details and specifies the governing authority issuing the directive with no additional context.
United States Protests Proposed British Sheep Prohibition
The United States may mount a vigorous protest over Britain’s proposed bans on American sheep imports due to scab disease fears. Officials say the agricultural department has not yet received formal notification, and past negotiations led to lifting earlier restrictions on imports.
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London
Agricultural Department
Ucon
Fred
Great Britain
Salmon
Uuread
Populists Back Senate Move After Party Split
Tes Will Attaw stay Publicans to Organize the Senate. Populist senators revise their stance, agreeing to drop a 3 or 4 member faction and allow Republicans to choose their candidates. They will nominate a presidential candidate but will not delay the organizing of the senate.
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Tes
Senate
Wasuxetos
Bet
Crime at Kansas City exposes police inaction and fear
A letters section or editorial rails at Kansas City authorities after a recent brutal assault. The writer blames police for lax supervision of crime and urges sweeping measures to curb gangs, overcrowded jails, and rising violence in the principal streets. It condemns public safety failures and calls for stronger police vigilance.
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Kasse
Hanser Meppin
Kepeas
Udue
Celine
Kansas City
Kasene City
Waitek
Ello
Walnut
Shs
Kensas City Journal
Kansas
Mackiegs
Relief for Aurora Smelters in Illinois Port Duty Bill
Mr Hopkins introduced a measure to amend the statute affecting the Chicago district so it would cover all Illinois and Sedieen states. He said Aurora smelters want duty on Canniv ores paid at the Chicago port. The bill passed by unanimous consent and the session adjourned until Wednesday.
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Mer. Hopkins Aurore Smelters
Hopkins
Ftny
Chicago
Ilinois
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