Waterworks Governance Debate Splits City Council
Eleven council members debate removing politics from waterworks management as they consider a new charter. Citizens voice favors for a board elected by residents to run operations while city departments stay separate, aiming to reduce political influence and control costs.
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Elt
Univer Municipal Control
L.A. Eyster
Doneph Griley
Secund
Trum Teen
Mhohia
Fk Snyien
IE Ukinke
Lma
George Neth
Tawe Titis
Medeouk
W. B. Webbe
Nelin
Woterworks Busineke
Shimula
Lamer T Howe
Firth Ward
Owanrahip
Jones C. Shimer
Mevor
Trey
Sweden
Sheth
Heart of Water Commissioners
Wetern
Bermuda
Spearer
Hercundthal
City Council Debates Appointing Panel On Waterworks Management
Council members discuss appointing a board to draft a waterworks management plan. A member suggests visiting other city systems to study methods and learn from their mistakes, seeking approval from the mayor, city attorney, and external parties.
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Etranell
Loday
Seaton in a Sweeper at Kansas City Street Fight
John Seaton, 69, a former Kansas legislator from Atchison, was knocked down by a large revolving broom street sweeper in Topeka. He was not seriously hurt and was taken to a hospital. Seaton, long a political figure, denied ongoing involvement in politics and recently owned a Leavenworth foundry while pursuing business ventures.
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Kansas City
John Seaton
al Atchison
Kansas
Etary Hisuse
Hani- Wan
Seaton
Tie Tegisisuire
Balle Waggener
Hin
Stanley
Niinal Military Homes
Sesson
Topeka
Sweep Boston Democrats Repeat Victory in Municipal Election
Beaton Dev reports a sweeping Democratic win in the Boston municipal election. Mayor Patrick Collins was reelected by a large plurality, signaling a solid Democratic aldermanic majority and weak Republican turnout. George H. Swallow trailed Collins, while statewide results showed Gov. Bates ahead of Swallow.
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Geo. H. Squalliw
Patrick A. Collins
George N. Swallow
Cormon Tuttielt
K Darronant
Cir Schwal Committee
Kilmer area farmer found dead by suicide
John Wieon a farmer near Kilmer seven miles northeast of Topeka was found hanging in his barn at dawn. His son Vernon, 16, searched for him after he left the house about sunrise and discovered the body. Wieon had long suffered mental distress, and an inquest was planned to determine the circumstances.
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John Wieon
Kilmer
Topeka
Huriglug
Bern
Wilson
Ye Heath
Vernon Wren
Ho'choek
Hanna Inspires Hope Amid Presidential Speculation
Birmingham reports Senator Hanna shows no personal ambition for the presidency. He cites an epidemic in the region causing concern and states he will not pursue the nomination, though his friends continue to explore a potential offer.
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Birmingham
Ala
Hanna
Estee Ly
Kerbela
South
Aly
Bristow delayed as congress delays vacation in Washington
Washington reports Bristow will postpone his planned vacation to Kansas University after adjournment due to push for a congressional probe of the post office department. Mulvane and Kansas delegation figures discuss canal commission indorsements and political maneuvering as Harris Lane and Burton seek support. President Roosevelt influence noted, with Long and Camp on District legislation shaping future appointments.
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Washington
Cartain
Congress
Post Office Department
Brléton
Gisit
Kansas
House
Senir
General Reistow
Department
Jookime
General Bristow
Katsnn
Arlington Motel
Thane
Datlowey Committee
Lane
Tere Ant Beniter Burton
David Mul Fate
Campbell
Murdock
Red Dennis Finn
Meiiictne Lodge
Oklahoma
Ecarn
Territory
Manaas
David Mulvane
Pe O
Mulvane
Roosevelt
Lac
Ed Hoch
Burton
Curtis
Senate
Te Bus
Harris
Kagsne
Morris
Root
White House
Jearfus
Blaise
Fin Behett
Kansac
Eliens
Hayes
Canal Commins
Sion
Long
Kanene
Mra Long
Sen
Martie
Bevator Lane
Teela
Antor Harris
Census Finds One Quarter of Manhattan Residents Attend Church
New York December reports a census of church attendants in Manhattan showing about 25 percent of the population worships on Sundays. The survey covers four Sundays from November into December with good weather. Of 451 Christian worship places, 164,880 members were counted and 427,150 attendances, averaging 82 percent. Protestants total 152,340 members with 128,106 attendances. Catholics claim 611,009 members with 258,? attendances.
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New York
Manhattan
Lalamd
Endin
Reckoined
Homan
A Serious Wreck Near Pawnee On Frisco Line
Fort Scott Kansas early today a collision of two sections of a Frisco freight train on a long rise south of Pawnee left one brakeman burned to death and several others injured. The rear train struck the forward section causing a bridge to burn and engines and cars to plunge. W. E. Wilford sustained both legs broken while three others were seriously hurt. one man, P. M. Hermulleze of Monett Missouri, died after being trapped between engine end and tender.
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Fort Scott
Knns
Pawnee Kan
Fort Lots
P.M. Hermulleze
Monett
Hermitage
E Wilford
Kramer
Rock Island reorganizes railroad into three grand divisions
The Rock Island railroad system is split into central northern and southwestern districts. H J Stifer leads the central district with Chicago as headquarters. H S Cable heads the northern district based in Cedar Rapids. J M Gruber leads the southwestern district from Topeka. H J Miller becomes general manager controlling central and northern districts.
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Rock Island
Chicago Terminal
Illinois
Iowa
Nebraska
Colorado
H. J. Stifer
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Dakota
Des Moines Valley
HS. Cable
Bec
Porte Complains Over Arrest of American Attarten
Constantinople reports the porte complains to the United States legation about American consulate officials in Alexandretta hindering Attar ien, a naturalized American, from embarka tion. The porte says his embarka tion would resolve the dispute. The legation has not presented demands for reparation and the United States arrived Felrut to Egypt for gun practice.
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Constantinople
Porte
United States
Legation
Alexandretta
Attarien
Davis
Eost
Attarten
Aagshin
Felrut
Cabinet meeting yields no decisive actions
Washington dispatch reports a cabinet meeting addressing various topics but producing no major decisions. Secretary Moody referenced the Panag situation via a letter from Rear Admiral Whiker, while Attorney General Knox received congratulations from the president and cabinet over the Northern Securities case before the Supreme Court. Weather notes forecast warmer conditions in Kansas with strong westerly winds.
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Washington
Moody
White Hind
Whiker
Knox
United States Supreme Court
Lowe Insanity Trial At Reform School Proceedings
John Lowe, repeatedly charged with murdering his wife at the Reform School in 1902, was found fit for trial by a probate court commission of physicians. He protested insantity, argued for trial by jury, and disputed his confinement while relatives debated private asylum options. The testimony covered his condition, family history, and prior mental episodes as his case moves toward continued deliberation.
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John ©. Lowe
Fanny Lowe
Reform School
B. D. Bestman
A.C Davis
Lowe
Lindsay
Grubbs
Dr. Lewis
Trv
Jaller Lawson
Hayden
J.C. Lowe
Loewe
Juliet Carl Lawson
Carl
Tom
Ned
Crandell Lowe
J.C. Bowe
Crandall Lowe
J. C. Lowe
Pan BB
Eastman
de A.C
Davie
Eaid Lowe
Davis
Davia
Ava
Bert
Topeks
Bayden
L. A. Ryder
Tria
Dr. Ryder
David Overmyer
David Goermyer
J.C. Kinzie
John
Nahal
Temperate Weather Moderates Above Freezing Point
Government forecast for Kansas shows warmer conditions with rain possible tonight and Thursday. State temperatures ranged from 14 to 46 degrees across Dodge, Kansas City, Wichita, and nearby cities, with a north wind around six miles per hour. Hourly readings recorded by the government thermometer show gradual warming through the day with temperatures from 28 to 40 degrees in late morning to afternoon.
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Kansas
Camearain
Dodge
City
St. Wichite
Kansas City
Grelock
Wrelock
War council in Tokio urges firm stand against Russia
Tokyo December 16 reports a special conference of elder statesmen and cabinet ministers proceeding today. General Kodama war minister attends for the first time as renewed naval activity at the admiralty hints at a possible demonstration.
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Tokio
Russia
Marats Tuo
Kodama
Admiralty
Dixie Embarks Marines and Material at Colon
United States auxiliary cruiser Dixie lands 338 machines and 16 machine guns at Colon then sails to Philadelphia. Marines to be quartered near Panama canal, others to follow from Prairie. Panama government seized Mauser Remington cartridges and rifle cases aboard Allande. Mayflower, Banctoft, and Atlanta active off coast.
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Colon
United States
Dixie
Empire Station
Panam
Canal Company
Philadelpia
Thirteen Escapees Break Jail in Tombstone
A sensational jail break in Tombstone Arizona last night freed thirteen prisoners by sawing bars and breaking walls. Notable escapees include Bert Alvord and W A Stiles tied to Cochise County train holdup charges. Deputies and rangers pursue toward the Mexican line as officers patrolling the boundary.
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Tombstone
Ariz
Bert Alvord
W. A. Stiles
Cochise
Gerxine
Ganerss
Stiles
Alvan
Jaller Bravin
ROOT ON STAND IN SENATE MILITARY HEARING
Secretary Root testified before a Senate committee on military affairs about protests against General Leonard Wood’s confirmation. He read official correspondence on the Wood administration as governor general of the Philippines. The session lasted two and a half hours with further questions anticipated at tonight’s continuation.
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Washington
Acc
Toot
Senate
Leonard Weed
Wood
Cle
Teller
Root
Acelin
Edwards to Attend Dinner in Washington Tonight
Washington December 16 D C Edwarda brother in law of Seth Wells who seeks a house seat will attend a dinner at Leigh hotel this evening to become familiar with the merits of the case while Lang will be absent due to a prior engagement.
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Washington
D. C
Edwarda
Seth Wells
Ant
Brewster dies from burns after Pratt fire
W J Brewster, a prominent Pratt businessman, died today from injuries suffered in a Pratt fire on December 1. He had been hospitalized since the blaze and passed away this morning.
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Pratt
Kan
W. J. Brewster
Stuart May Quits Avoids Supreme Court Appointment
In a shifting political drama Judge W. J. Stuart of Troy may resign to pursue a congressional bid. Governor Hailey denies knowledge of any nomination, while contingency plans hint at J. Ryan of Hiawatha as a potential successor. Pliny Soper from Indian Territory looms as a GOP patronage player.
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W. J. Stuart
Troy
Hailey
Supreme Bench
Bailey
Stuart
Congress
Bite
J. Ryan
Hiawatha
Ryan
Brown
Phan
Berales
Wivels Bass
Stpert
Indian Territory
Pliny Soper
William Mellette
Giper
Torah Te Eredtas
Iecriere
Seabrat Tena Go
No Troops For Panama Threat Rumor Ends
Washington December 14 1911 The Associated Press reports the administration will not deploy troops to the Isthmus unless the Hay-Bunau Varilla treaty is ratified. Marines may remain in Isthmian waters to protect the canal if needed, while plans to send army forces would replace marines only to quell a mutiny.
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Washington, Des
Teant
Associated Press
Stnate
Hay-Bunau-Varilla
Isthmian
Unts
Driven Out by Fire
Pittsburgh December 14 reports say one hundred persons were rendered homeless here by a fire. The blaze destroyed several tenements causing urgent relief efforts and local aid responses. Authorities investigated the cause as fire officials coordinated shelter and assistance for affected families.
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Hie
Jomn Seaton
Boston
Bay State
John Wilson
Pe Suieide
Bristow
Fiumors
Dave Mulrane Mach
Isaneane
Hentysentative Campi
District of Columbia
Alten
Comittee
Ratirnady
Ways and Means
Tabroid
Wars
Pd Mauns
Gnian Staton
Hairdine
District of Columbis
Campbell J
Dletriet
Bren
Wallace
Prisco
Porte Complains
U.S
Knox Congratulated
Aes Dee
Commission of Physicians
Senate Committee
Stuart May
Fred Dumont Smith
Smith
A. Henley
Lawrence
Ins Spring
the Americas Company
Texas
Ee Globe
Ian Brerick
Fiatrict
Hiiawathin
Panama
Pittsburs, Pa
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