Insane Pirate Court Case Highlights Greenspan Trial
Simon Greenspan was declared sane by a jury in a pirate court case this forenoon. He faced confinement and a bid for a divorce as his mind wavered between wealth fantasies and warnings from attendants.
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Bunin Greenspan
Pirate
Quincy
Central
Nha
Alem
Belge
Simon
Lavrer Berra
Mr. Bergen
Sata Greenenan
Ed Bennett
Green Pan Srs
Greenspan
Irving Beait
The
Cremerie
Hee Bimon
Oliver Richardson
Debates on General Paralysis Among Insane at Willard State
A study at Willard State hospital shows higher rates of general paresis among married patients, with 1908 data noting 144 cases of general paresis among 3,080 admissions from 1889 to 1898. Men show about five times the frequency of women. authors trace the illness from historical descriptions to Willis and Bayle.
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Tara Inlet
Willard State de
Willard Hospital
Mickle
Willard State Hospital
Willis
Haslem
Kansas Legislator Seeks Swift Action on Reform and Tax Relief
Senator King advocates immediate work in Topeka on railroad reform and public institutions, favors lowering state printer fees and scaling taxes. He supports maintaining state militia if regular army expansion is limited, questions abolishing the state health board, and calls for early attention to reducing taxation, noting Kansas spends about eight dollars per resident.
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Mr. King
Journal
Topeka
Eritler
Kansas
Mroney
King
State Military Department
State Board of Health
Kine
Keneas
Railroad Board Elective or Governor Appointment Debated
A proposed railroad bill in a special legislative session contemplates making the railroad board elective by the people or else confering appointment power on the governor. Historically, the board had limited powers, with early controversy over its creation in 185% and the executive council involved in nominations. The debate centers on whether to remove executive council control and empower elections to choose commissioners.
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J. M. Dunsmora
George W. Glick
James Smith
Atais
EP. McCabe
T. Howe
H.C. Speer
W. A. Johnston
Glick
Ablear Executive Council
Cotmem Resioners
Sourell
Cotmmiunion
Fragmentary note on judge election and power shift
A torn passage discusses Judge election in Junction City and the transfer of appointment power. It mentions James St and L. I. Turner and hints the governor or people may gain the power at a special session. The text is incomplete with garbled names and places.
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Ers
Mr. Glick
Ein Touheil
James St
Junction City
Male Epkins
L. I. Turner
Inert Viele
Delays and roll calls mark last legislative session
The Republican minority used frequent roll calls to stall business in both houses and a minority rule allows Six members in the House or three in the Senate to demand a roll call. Plans shift as Populists seek to limit this tactic while conservatives push railroad bills ahead. Senators arriving include Stone Zimmer Shaffer Titus Hart Hanna King and Field with Campbell and Lewelling. A caucus may form tonight to decide the session’s course.
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Senate
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Tentenant
Harvey
Sena
Watts
Rdiials
Stone of
Belvenworth
Zimmer
Wrandatte
Shaffer
Bourbon
Titus
Harper
Hart of Norton
Hanna of Clay
King of
Campbell
Alan
Legislative clash over railroad board powers sparks court concerns
Debate centers on creating or reforming a railroad board with judicial powers. Leaders caution a constitutional breach and cite Kansas and U S Supreme Court examples. Proposals imagine a three judge elected court to oversee rail and corporate actions, with remedies like banning the board and initiating actions in nuisances cases.
Legal if railroad orders unenforced and sequestration used
The text contrasts fines and writs of sequestration for noncompliant corporations with court-ordered enforcement. It notes sequestration as an old, rarely used remedy, and explains how a railroad case could yield a receiver to enforce an order and restore control when compliant again. It also mentions Harris tilt and Burris bill debates and electing railroad commissioners by voters.
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Ccourt
Gond
Fort Scott
Why It Was Called A Heated Open Extra Session Call
State senators and representatives crowded the National hotel discussions near the extra session opening. Topics included the armihead bill open versus closed caucus and who would be senate secretary. Campaign clashes over Leedy vetoes and railroads shaped the maneuvering as Morphy friends claim pledges stronger. Mrs. Foulks seeks postmistress job in Republican House race.
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National Hotel
Senate
Leedy
Plains
Stanley
Succese of & Railroad
J. W
Tookluy
New Pictet Cold Cure Promises Lung Health Reform
Swiss savant Haoul Pictet promotes La Frigotherapie a freezing cure using a metal well and acid vapors to treat lungs stomach nerves and kidneys. Tests by Cordes Chossutt and others claim universal success across 200 cases with rapid symptom relief and appetite increase. Pictet forecasts widespread wells in towns within five to six years and a ten million dollar installation cost.
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the Herald
Haoul Pictet
Legion of Honor
France
Germany
America
Zera
Pictet Siys
Vieter
Prince of
Bervia
M. Pictet
Pictet
Cordes and
Chossutt
Geneva
M. Pittet
Tne
Geneva Doctors Offer Free Cure For Consumption
One doctor in Geneva and another, both involved in the treatment known as the freezing cure, decide the patient costs. Free treatment is provided to the poor. M Pictet predicts medical authorities in the United States will accept the method in two to three years. The Well action is rapid in all cases and comparable to high mountain air effects on diseased lungs.
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Whaille
Geneva
M. Pictet
America
Senator Teller Saye on Mexico Spain and self government
In a senate speech Senator Teller discusses territorial expansion from Mexico and Spain, comparing conquest and purchase and arguing for Philippine self government. He cites the Louisiana Purchase, urges gradual Filipino governance, and critiques imperial policy. The remarks touch on US history and questions of colonial responsibility.
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Spain
Mexico
Washington
Dec
Senate
Span
Mesxias
Pete
Philippines
Ile
Tiltman
Tie
Mr. Telles
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