National Board of Trade Endorses Pooling Plan
The National Board of Trade adjourned after endorsing a pooling measure to regulate interstate transportation under the U.S. Commerce Commission. Debate centered on uniform freight classifications and potential government railroad ownership, with supporters urging federal power to fix rates and classifications. Opponents warned against overreach, but the resolution passed in a private vote.
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Board of Trade
Washington
Dee. I
United States
Tie
Mir
Thurber
New York
Ced
Tellow
National Board of True
Interstate Commerce
Valiant
Loris
Siuthers
Athimets
Sayelle
Juauice
Transporta
Raltrrete
Sengrese Uni Maya
Bart Am
Exhibition boat built for Klondike expedition
T A Strouse prepares an exhibition boat for the Klondike party to depart February 1 from Topeka. The craft is made in six sections, 26 feet long, weighing over 22 pounds per foot, with sheet steel joints riveted and soldered. Sections form a box capable of carrying hundreds of pounds of masonry or cargo, and two boats are planned with the second larger and stronger.
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T A. Strouse
Rhondike
Lannan
Will
Buck
A Strauss
A. Bollinghouse
W. Hunter
Golden Rod Store Closes as Stocks Liquidated in Kansas Avenue
A damaged ad announces the Golden Rod at 423 Kansas Avenue selling out quickly. It touts new coffee related health claims and a sale on dry goods and cloaks while urging purchase of GRALN and other products.
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Kansas Avenue
The Jacklins at Denver in debut of The Jacklins
Trenver Dec. 17 August Thomas led a production of The Jacklins at the Ta Der theater. Sturt Holwan, writer of the role for hers Jacksin, played an eccentric North Carolina farmer with a unique stage presence. The company, directed by Mr. Roteon, received warm applause for staging and performance, with humor and pathos amid war and drama.
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Trenver
Thomas
Aml Sturt Holwan
Jacksin
Bertie
the Lamb
Reid
Mr. Thomas
Roteon
Sunday card games and alarm clock scandal at state house
The executive council confronted Edward Marshall the night watchman over nightly theater attendance and a habit of running a card game for money on Sundays. An alarm clock was used to trigger rounds while he slept. Damaged hydrants and alcohol were noted as issues, with promises to enforce closing the state house by 6 pm.
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Executive Council
Cura
Edward Marshall
Secretary of State
Marshal
Marshall
Sons of State
Elisy
Marshall Wes
State House
Lost in a Pasture at Night Perishes in Storm
A Scranton hardware dealer named Martindale, junior partner in Miller and Martindale, froze to death two miles south of Carbondale while returning from Scranton with a commercial drayman. After a missing laprobe, Martindale searched on foot, disappeared, and was found dead by the roadside Thursday morning. The companions had reportedly been drinking Wednesday.
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Carbondale
Uait
Martindale
Miller & Martindale
Scranton
Overbrook
Fifth Annual Kansas State Grange Session at Springhill
The Fifth Annual Kansas State Grange meets at Springhill in Tomson County, Olathe, concluding with officers elected for the year. Present are Master Henry Athondes Gardner, W. Westgate, lecturer Topeka, steward Dickson Rdeerton, chaplain Wu. Henry Clathe treasurer Gen. Block and secretary J. B. Hendershot Lone Elm. Prominent members include Win. Sites, State Treasurer Homebower Topeka, and A. F. Alten Vineland.
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Springhill
Tomoson
Olathe
Kansas State Grange Ia
Unis
Henry Athondes Gardner
W. Westgate
Manhattan
Vernett
Hina A. Otia
Alte Tovett
Bucyrus
CM. Dickson
Rdeerton
Wu. Henry
Clathe
Gen. Block
J. B. Hendershot
Lone
Ceres
Lulu Blair
Cadmus
Win
Homebower
Topeka
A. F. Alten
Vineland
Wisconsin Man Arrested On Criminal Assault Charge
O E Newcomer was arrested in La Crosse on a criminal assault charge after a prior dismissal tied to marriage. He wed the girl, deserted her, and a subsequent warrant led to yesterday’s capture. The case hinges on whether his wife may testify without his consent. County officials argue wives can testify voluntarily, while defense cites Kansas law restricting spousal testimony absent divorce.
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Clark Fields
Topeka
Bert
Atorney Clark
Rush County
Topeka vote page and encampment notice mix
Fragment from a 19th century newspaper item shows a Topeka election with names and a $25 doll prize, plus a Cincinnati notice that the Grand Army of the Republic encampment will meet in Cincinnati the week beginning September 1, with details debated by council members.
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Cincinnati
Gran Army of the Republic
Gabin
Council of Administration of the
GAL
Credit ruin: Schmelzer-Arma wins replevin against Stevens
The Schmelzer Arma company of Kansas City won a jury verdict against H L Stevens of this city in a replevin suit over goods bought on credit before his business failure. The case, valued under $300, followed six days of court action and involved extensive credit troubles and multiple mortgages in the lead up to Stevens's collapse.
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Lawrease
Schmelzer Arma Company
Kansas City
H. L. Stevens
Stevens
Ingo
BH. L. Stevens
Cies
Emporia Merchants Debate Topeka Excursion Impact
At a meeting in Emporia on Dee 11 merchants weighed a Topeka merchants excursion from Emporia. Some feared harm to local traders Osage City and nearby towns but the commerce club chose not to act stating it was human to buy where best value. Several merchants argued Emporia prices compare favorably and supported competing with Topeka on goods and prices.
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Topeka
Emporia
Dee
Iran
Osage City
Santa Fe Company
Catmmocretal Chutr
Kuod Senge
Citigers
Empiria
Ak Thesould
Topeka Conpeti Hon
Aoods
Seveca sheriff arrest and suit over Kansas warrant
Guthrie Oklahoma December 17 a Kansas sheriff sought the return of Walter and Daul of Kay county to answer charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. The governor did not honor the requisition warrant and the sheriff arrested the man on a Kansas warrant but was required to release him and was later served with a suit for damages.
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Guthrie
O. T
Walter & Daul
Kay County
Seneca
Kan
Kansas
Miss Millard in Trouble In Wichita Burglary Case
Miss Axle Millard, 18, daughter of Charles C Millard, prominent Wichita figure and contributor to the Arena in Boston, is jailed on burglary charges as of December 17. The report notes heavy public attention in Wichita during the incident.
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Wichita
Axle Millard
Charles C. Millard
Arena
Boston
Arrests Made in Wichita for Housebreaking and Robbery
Police arrested last night General Cunning ham, Wil Stine and C D Northrop on charges of housebreaking and robbery. They await a preliminary hearing. The men are known in Wichita. Several hundred dollars in stolen goods were found at Stose’s Oak street house. Jewelry and red clothing tied to papers in Bentley, Kech and Sedgewick City. Supposed the men stole from Miss Millard and Mrs Stose wife of Will Stone with the property hidden there.
Mankato Lawyer Ira Hodson Found Dead in California
Riverside California mourns as Ira F Hodson a Mankato Kansas lawyer is identified as the victim of a shooting. His body was found in river bottom brush with hands bound and two bullets in the head. He had been missing since the day before the murder.
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Ira Hodson
California
Riverside
Ira F. Hodsin
Mankato
Kan
Hiodaun
Murda
Scarlet fever rules bar Wichita students from schools
Wichita officials ban attendance of any pupil who has had scarlet fever since the year began and deny entry to those with fever signs. In Newton, Stacey will not contest divorce as Col A G Stacey and wife reach settlement amid accusations. Pensions granted include Original Samuel F Butts of Kansas City and William W Madden of Mankato, among others.
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Wichita
Ransacs
Washington
Samuel F. Butts
Kansas City
Wm. W. Madden
Mankato
NW Sayers Ottawa Gottlieb Gugler Woodbine Supplémental
The fragment lists several personal names and places including Gottlieb Gugler and Nancy B. Hunter among others, with Ottawa and Holton referenced, presenting a partial notice likely of a genealogical or obituary nature from a historical newspaper page.
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Sayers
Ottawa
Gottlieb Gugler
Woodbine
Thomas H. Duncan
Columbus
Thereuse
John H. Greiger
Concordia
David K. Cunningham
Greeley
Nancy B. Hunter
Holton
Nancy B. Russell
Chapmah
Fire in Show Window at Topeka Cash Dry Goods
Last evening a fire broke out in the south front window of the Topeka Cash Dry Goods store just before 6 o clock. Christmas decorations and a display with dolls and cotton for a snow effect were damaged. A clerk attempted to place a lamp in the window and the fire quickly spread. the chemical company from headquarters extinguished it. Total loss estimated around $200.
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Topeka Cash Dry Goods
Waildiage
Sant
Chemical Company
Budis
Dana's Oriental Porcelains Auction Sale Planned
Reported in New York that the Dana collection of oriental porcelains pottery and fine modern French pictures including Dana and Miller works will be sold at auction likely at the American Art Galleries around mid February next. The Dana line was once the largest in America second only to W T Walters of Baltimore.
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New York
Charles A. Dana
Bi, Dang
America
W. T. Walters
Baltimore
Murder Case Nears Break as Suspect Arrested
A tense murder case of Mrs. Harry C. Clute on George Row Street appears solved with the arrest of Albert Frederick George Vermaseiokkeckhot. He was employed by the victim and may have been at her home in the afternoon. Forensic details link a broken coupling pin to the crime, with the suspect’s demeanor described as agitated.
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Tanogent
Ban Pranciere
Harry C. Clute
Huson
Frederick George
Te AL Lei
Clute
Alaska Exhibit En Route From San Francisco
An Alaska exhibit train departs San Francisco heading east via Sea Prancinco, carried by Secretary Carmen and others. The display features Alaskan products and Arctic monuments, with speakers including Hilun and Shuey discussing recent gold discoveries and Klondike prospects. Also notes a Berkeley writer John E B Bennett plans to sail on a freighter. social events and lodge masquerade announcements follow.
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Sea Prancinco
San Francisco
Alaska
Evor
Carmen
Estermer Shuey Ant Herles Hilun
Son Francisco
Thy
Klondiia
John EB. Bennett
Berkely
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Mi Iery
Klondike
Topeka Party
Grovery
Ccastoria
Castoomra
Jacklins
Denver
Stuart Robson
Kansas News
J. i. Martindale
Kansas State Grange
Spring Hill
London
Paris
Levy, Price & Co
Perrin
Adier
Ulsters
Snelling
Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co
Eilith Hosselat
Buchanan Street
Service Trachsel
Meriden
Ruth Newell
Phoebe Morrison
Him Mass
Bassay
Mins Smith
Popol
Bea Clayton
Topeka Ave
Topeke
Olle Pleck
Florence Mayfeld
Seveca
Okshoma
Miss Millard
Soard of
Hoenalth
Stacey
Newton
Hilly Bean
Col A. G. Stacey
Hoop
Dana's
A. T&s. Fry
Geo
W. Stamsfield
Miller's Pharmacy
Cor
Cremerie
Nnem Avenue
Morderker
L& Wh
Go Bust
Kan. Ave
Cremorne
Scott & Scott
Moor St
Teemody
Chicago
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