OLD FOLKS HOME POLICE MATRON THORPE PLANS WINTER SHELTER
Police Matron Thorpe outlines a plan to create a twelve to fifteen room house to shelter the poor and aged in Topeka. She cites suffering from cold and hunger and proposes funding from philanthropists to hire, rent, and supervise the home with about a dozen tenants, prioritizing deserving elders who cannot work.
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Ty Lauren Thorpe
Thorpe
Topeka
East Fourth Street
Hale
fCratie Street
Apchin
Tgard
Donation of Building for Charity in Topeka Proposal
A speaker urges securing a building owner to donate rent free for a charitable plan. The aim is to implement the effort without any cash outlay, deeming the cause worthy. The speaker notes Topeka’s civic influence could affect the project’s success.
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Topeka
Knox Confirmed as Attorney General by Senate Vote
The Senate confirmed Philander C. Knox to be attorney general after a debate over a prior Hayne treaty action. A motion to recommit failed. the ballot was 43 to 7 with no roll call on the final confirmation.
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Washington
Senate
Philander C. Knox
United States
Knox
Wees
Janet Ark
Jones
Turner
Hoar
Pettus
Antitrust League
Sehators
Friends of the Attorney General
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Offlee
United States Steel Corporation
Snow drives Scotland into lockdown amid 50 year heaviness
London reports record snow in Scotland with drifts 10 to 20 feet, crippling roads and halting work as keepers and shepherds face losses. England suffers similar severity with trains stalled near Hart Parke and widespread frost suspending outdoor labor. Christmas gifts advertised locally at Swearingen's on Kansas avenue.
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London
Scotland
England
Hart Parke
Rome
Ae River
Tiber
Blizzard Cuts Trails and Claims Five Lives in Wyoming
Snow and high winds sweep northern Wyoming from the Casper line westward. Trains are halted and up to five herders are reported dead near Point of Rocks. A civil engineer named Hemingway, last seen near Casper, is presumed dead by friends after scouting the prairies.
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Casper
Wye
Point of Rocks
Hemingway
Gre
Treaty Adopted Ratifies Hay-Pauncefote Canal Pact
Washington December 17 the senate approved the Hay Pauncefote isthmian canal treaty by 72 to 7 after a lengthy closed door debate. Senators Teller Mason Bacon Clay Culberson Hale and others spoke for and against the measure noting Britain’s stance and the Davis amendment while affirming U.S. control of the canal with careful scrutiny.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Teller
Clay
Mason
Bacon
United States
Great Britain
Culberson
Yeas
Aldrich
Allison
Bard
Bute
Beveridge
Berry
Burnham
Burrows
Burton
Carmack
Clapp
Clark
Mont
Cockrell
Cullom
Deboe
Deltrich
Dillingham
Deliver
Dubois
Fairbanks
Foraker
Foster
Wand
Frye
Galinger
Gamble
Ginson
Hale
Hansbrough
Harris
Hawley
Heltfeld
Hoar
Jones
Ark
Kean
Kearns
Kittredge
Lodge
McComas
McCumber
McEnery
McLaurin
Suss
S.C
McMillan
Martin
Millard
Mitchell
Money
Morgan
Nelson
Penrose
Perkins
Fort Scott Clarifies Colorado Relation Claim
A fragmented note states that J. Aerous and associates deny any connection to Colorado plans. The message asserts no focus on the matter and seems to misstate intent, with several garbled phrases referencing a fast office and a compact.
Wreck Planned in Essex Mont Fatal Train Wreck
A Spokane report says the Essex Montana wreck may be crime not accident. A telegram from W H Skenneily assistant general superintendent of the Great Northern says there is not the slightest doubt that No 8 was deliberately wrecked by unknown parties.
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Spokane
Wash
Essex
Mont
W. H. Skenneily
Great Norther
Lifeservice Commission Restores Mrs Bonine to Eligibles
Washington dispatch reports the Lifeservice Commission decided to restore Mrs Bonine to the roll of eligibles for civil service appointment after her name was removed amid murder charges involving James Seymour Ayres, Jr. The decision follows acquittal details and affects her status on the civil service list.
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Bonine
Washington
Lifeservice Commission
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Bank call seeks oath from directors on banking laws
Commissioner Albaugh issues a call to all state and private banks to report their condition as of December 10. Every bank director must sign an oath to uphold the U S and Kansas constitutions and to ensure compliance with banking laws, with personal interest in banking affairs. The move aims to prevent appointing influential but uninvolved directors and to force directors to supervise bank operations.
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Albaugh
Bank Comer
United States
Dewey Endorsement Echoes Miles View on Court Findings
General Nelson Miles, evaluating the Schley court of inquiry endings, says he accepts Admiral Dewey’s judgment. Miles notes Dewey’s fleet command experience and understanding of an officer’s burdens under scrutiny, praising Dewey’s clear conclusions. He rejects efforts to undermine Dewey’s honor, asserting patriotic US support.
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Cinannaty
Reo
Nelson A. Miles
Schley Court of Inquiry
Admiral Dewey
Dewey
United States
North and South Presbyterians Unite in Missouri
For the first time in over twenty five years the Missouri synods of the North and South Presbyterian churches joined in joint session during their annual meetings in St Louis. Rev Dr William Hoge Marquis preached on the character and influence of the Church of God. The communion service followed with both moderators presiding and elders assisting in distribution.
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Presbyterian Church
Missouri
Handa
Church of God
W. H. Marquis
C. Hemenway
Judge Wood Defends City Ordinance Against Prohibition Ruling
Judge J G Wood argues still existing ordinance from November 22 1900 remains in force despite Hurrel law and Semple decision. He says city can impose fine up to 500 and no jail term, and that the ordinance mirrors Harrel in strength minus imprisonment. Washington reports Sen Laas introduces bill banning firearms opium and intoxicants to Pacific island natives.
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Wood
Saga City
J. G. Wood
Law and Order League
Hazen
Semple
United States
Stahl
Lodge
Washington
Laas
Pacific Ocean
Chicago Market Report Signals Mixed Grain Movements
Chicago market report from December 17 shows dull wheat trading with May futures opening slightly lower, some local demand later firming, and minor gains toward the close. Corn and oats trade steady to lower with limited activity. Provisions quiet with light buyer interest amid a weak overall tone. Livestock round appears cautious with steady cattle trade noted.
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Inneapol
Duluth
Gamal Troma
May
Opie
Orl
Eace
Akound Seteria
Harier
Hogs Receipts and Market Summary for Kansas City
Hogs receipts reach 17 000 head with market steady to strong. Cattle receipts near 14 000 head and trade mixed to higher as feeders, steers, and native lambs show firmer prices. Wheat and molasses steady with sugar markets mild. money on call steady around 7 percent with prime fidheantile paper at 6 7 8 percent.
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Esceas Pias
Kansas City
Texas
Esau
Rere
Sternumr Exchange
Pated Fates
Boston
Priory
Wall Street Mixed as Amalgamated Copper Leads Variance
New York stocks meandered with Amalgamated Copper showing a decline then rallying, dragging and lifting neighboring issues. General Electric and Long Island pushed higher while United States Steel faced strength tempered by uneven bond activity. Wool market steadies with favorable outlook. grain receipts reported with mixed volume across Minneapolis and Northwest.
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New York
Wall Street
Amalgamated Copper
Benneytvania
Newark
General Electric
Long Island
Armeigia
Peaches
United States Steel
Pacifics
Louisville
Thal
Amaleammatad
Abber
Avel
Toom
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