Postal savings banks eyed in labor congress debate
Reports from the Kane County convention of the American Federation of Labor note discussions on postal savings banks competing with war loans. Speakers argued postal savings would distribute funds to the people and aid financing, while critics warned of potential gaps in government borrowing strategy.
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American Federation of Labor
Kaneus Ciy
Emul
Chicago Record
Ts PO
United
Atchison Lady Seeks Comfort in Everyday Strife
A fragment from Atchison humor column discusses dating, marriage, and daily routines with satire on gender roles. It notes a man’s routine of reading and counting money, a wife’s potatoes symbolizing hard work, and a theatre date leading to romantic disillusion. It ends with advice on bravery before street crime.
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Atchison
Fragmented 19th Century Gossip and Editorial Snippets
A jumble of notices and quotations on royal affairs, theater, cartoons, religious debates, and social observations. Names like Empress Elizabeth and Dr Lyman Abbott appear amid reflections on love, marriage, and German diplomacy, with assorted anecdotes and caricatures.
Twentieth Regiment Ordered to Manila Voyage from Fort Leavenworth
In accordance with administration policy the Twentieth Regiment of Regular Infantry at Fort Leavenworth Kansas is ordered to San Francisco to embark on the transport Scandinavia for Manila. Command falls to J H Puttersot with the remnant and the unit expected to arrive in San Francisco within days for deployment to the Philippines.
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San Francisco
Manila
Washington
Tantace
Philippines
Poerthic
Fort Leavenworth
Kan
San Francheco
Scandin
Mania Cul
J. H Puttersot
Remnent
Kansas News Will No Longer Accept Money From Joints
A Kansas publication reports a policy shift ending acceptance of funds from joints. The note cites community standards and regulatory concerns guiding the move, with officials stressing transparency and compliance in financial dealings.
City in Darkness Ends Electric Service and Licenses
Great Bend votes to cancel the electric light contract amid a blackout and liquor license issues. The council suspends the Jolts licenses, disbands the night watch, and cites loss of funds and tax revenue as the reason for ending electric lights. The Good Templars committee influenced the decision.
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Great Bend
Dew
Phi Wit
Any Council
Armatrongs
Good ‘Templars
Ice houses at Sugar Lake and surrounding lakes begin ice cutting
Atchison December 16 Wood Bros. and Armour begin ice cutting at Sugar Lake and nearby Kean and Fast Atchison. Ten inch ice at Sugar Lake seven inch at Kean Lake. Local workers from Atchison and Kansas City join crews. Amos Howell and Charley Pattén are among cutters near the bridge and near Lon Betts field.
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Atchison Ice Dealers
Amos Howell
Charley Pattén
Feild
Lon Betts
Murt, Miller
Kansas Grocers Meet in Kansas City to Discuss Traffic Law
About twenty firms gathered quietly at the Blossom house for a morning meeting of wholesale grocers. They discussed interstate commerce law and anticipated attitudes of Attorney General Godard on anti trust enforcement. Attendees included Lee Mercantile of Station, Simms Wholesale Grocery of Atchison, Wichita Grocery, Pierson of Parsons, Doane of Leavenworth, and Hutchinson Wholesale Grocery.
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Kansas City
Bankag
Blossom House
Alert Godard
Farrelly Anti-Trust Few
Chanute
Boyle
Lee Mercantile Company
Sation
Simms Wholveale Grocery Company
Atchinom
Cattleman Jones Vanishes After Mortgage Check
Emporia stockman J Jones disappeared after an agent from Elmore Cooper Commission searched his books. The firm, tracing mortgages totaling about 27000, found fifty head missing. Local rep James Osborne and agent J G Scott investigated, learning Jones left by train Sunday. Fractured mortgage records and crane cattle complicate the case as owners fear losses and the company asserts protection.
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J. Jones
Emporia
Des
W. J. Jones
Permatnent
Henporia
Mr. Jones
Mr. Scott
Hartford
Jones
Boutt
James Osborne
Kansas City Commission Company
Bim Str
Scott
Bhngre & Cooper Commission Company
Nilon Gow
Mort
Topeka Murder Report Baffles Police
A Topeka report states a shooting occurred on a street near Miller’s home last night. Elmer Murphy a white passerby witnessed the incident as Simmons, a recent arrival from Tope, was involved in a fatal confrontation at the Throop hotel.
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Wichita
Minneapolis Man Senses Four Standing In Snow With Leaves
A Minneapolis Messenger note describes a man’s scene with four standing trees in snow still bearing green leaves, amid a wary, winding setting. The fragment hints at a rural or garden edge scene and local nature detail.
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Minneapolis
Salina and Barton County News Summary
Salina reports on Balina's green leafed plants believed to be winter varieties, and preservation until fruiting. A new 2,000,000 gallon per day water works engine is installed beside the current one. Parsons notes Police Judge Talbot to resign as county commissioner next month due to low court business. Barton County announces a poultry and pet stock show in Great Bend on December 17 19 and 20 with A Winnergreen and FF H Shellaberger as organizers and judge.
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Balina
Salina
Hag Jimt
Parsons
Talbot
Barton County
Great Bend
Barton County Poultry and Pet Stock Association
A. Winnergreen
FF. H. Shellaberger
West Liberty
Renowned naturalist to resume Africa monkey study voyage
Professor R., famed as a naturalist of Central Africa gorilla work, plans a three year return to the same Lake Vasa camp to advance language study of chimpanzees and monkeys. He notes war delayed his May departure and says he learned ten words from a pet chimpanzee as part of his field record.
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Gamer
Cale
Central Afrien
Lake Vasa
Equator
Africa
Cap Lopes
Widows Fight Over Love in Wichita Ring
In Wichita Kansas on December 11 two Mt Hope widows Mary Anderson and Dolan fought for Allen Harris in a ring set up with chairs for spectators. Both wore tights and upper bodies bare. The bout ended in the seventh round with Anderson fainting from a nosebleed and counted out.
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Sperial Dispatch
Cincinnati Enquirer
Wichita
Kan
Mary Anderson
Dolen
Mt Hope
Allen Harris
No Foreign Vessels Allowed in Cuban Coasting Trade
Washington issues a war department order restricting Cuba's coasting trade to Cuban and authorized residents. American vessels may trade during military occupation to restore normal commerce, while foreign vessels bear no title to participate. A temporary blue and white flag signals Cuban authority in absence of a recognized government.
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Cuba
Washington
War Department
Ita
United States
Thors Iz
Argentina
Uruguay
Nicaragua
Guatemala
Avalanches Fatal near White Pass Railway Work
Vancouver dispatch reports multiple avalanche deaths during White Pass railway construction. Danube crew heard of at least six fatalities in one week at Skagway with at least fifteen total lost lives on the passes since autumn. One confirmed death on the Tennett trail named Ferrow.
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Vancouver
B. Uw
Danube
Lynn Canal
White Pass
Lawrence
Skagway
Tennett
Ferrow
Packer
Frogen
New Rock Island Treasurer Elected at Chicago Directors Meeting
New York Dec 1 At a Chicago and Pacific railroad directors meeting J K B Hayne was chosen treasurer replacing James Phillips. The change follows a routine board reassessment with Hayne assuming duties immediately.
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New Rock Island
New York
Chicago, Hock Leland d& Pacific
J. KB. Hayne
Jamea
Phillips
Gentlemen Goilya and the Cold Night Bluff
In Claftix Barton County a local man nicknamed Gentlemen Goilya braved a blizzard to prove his claim of toughness. A crowd gathered in a hotel lobby as tales of shipboard storms and fierce winds sparked a wager. A young man stripped to his underwear, ran toward the depot and returned freezing, then was warmed by blankets and hot drinks as the crowd laughed.
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Lyman Abbott
Jonah
Morrisl
LL. D. Diorees
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Claftix
Missouri Pacific
Barton County
Godiva
New England
Prairie Echooner
Adam
Garden of Eden
Fcare
Gabriel
Ed Templeton Freed by Gov Leedy After Robbery Conviction
Ed Templeton, released after four years in prison, gains pardon with Governor Leedy’s help. Original ten year sentence stemmed from a Shroing Nemaha County robbery where he obtained $13.95, an old razor and a watch. Vining, the hardware merchant, secured Templeton’s conviction and later pursued the pardon, spending over a hundred dollars and multiple Topeka trips to push the case.
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Templeton
Leedy
CC Vining
Shroing
Nemaha County
Sue Dew
Vinings
Vinnie
Bie
Hima
Ste Caight
Felolt
District Court
Meiama County
Vining Rparted
Topeka
Poate
Governor Leedy Pardons Templeton After Interview
A favored recommendation from yesterday led to Governor Leedy signing a pardon for Templeton. The interview influenced executive action and the act was officially granted as clemency.
Baseball in Manila Sets Winter Major League Plan
Twenty National League players may play in the Philippines next winter as managers discuss a winter tour. Players could visit Manila with games in principal cities including Manila and Cebu, touring by steamer and train routes. The plan envisions stops at Frieoo and Gropululs with two weeks in some sites, aiming to spread baseball among American and local audiences.
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Philippines
Sélve
New York
Manila
Plaza de Ragcumbayan
Engilen
Eritage
United States
Uncle Bam
Selee
Tech
Aitiiiere
Eloe
Jane Clube
Gropululs
Termain
Sively
Maite
Mareh F
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Frederick Barbar
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China
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New York Press
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