Railroad Bill Echoes Earlier Synopsis and Provisions
A lengthy draft of the railroad bill to be reported to the caucus outlines 178 full provisions. It covers strikes, court powers, rates, receivers, penalties, and enforcement. Key topics include information actions, jury procedures, salaries, and the state solicitor's role, with strong emphasis on regulatory remedies and court-supervised railroad operation during labor disputes.
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Mindad
Amy Othiur
Eniaes
Rte Wet
Shin
Uae
Bec
Ang
Peteend Company
Fetmedl
Torthworth
Gronerty
Uikan
Wat Kuch Company
Much Reactor
Rae
West 10 Sald Company
Ter
Linney
Forteite
Mor rill Dies In Washington At Nearly Sixty Five
Vermont senior senator Mor rill died at 1 20 am in Washington his age listed as near sixty five after a illness of under a week. He was the oldest serving senator and had 44 years in state service. He left behind a sister in law a son James and longtime finance aide Benjamin Durfee with friends Colonel S A Chamberlin. Courts open Friday as Proctor and others attend.
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Washington
Justin
Morrill
United States
Vermont
Bill Teuise Swan
James
Benjamin Durfee
Capitol
Chamberlin
Proctor
Unie
Short Grass Apples and Early Fruit Country History
Dickinson of Larned notes that without spring frosts to kill blossoms the short grass region would not be doubted as a fruit country. Winds and mild springs helped the far west gain attention at expositions. Pawnee county first apple trees were planted in 1875 by W A Gill and C C Chavalier started a nursery the same year.
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Horace
Dickinson
Larned
State
Bort- Evultural Society
Omaha Exposition
Palmer Smith
Pawnee County
W. A. Gill
C. C. Chaval
Tnd
Senator Morrill Dies After Illness and Pneumonia
The article notes the death of a veteran senator from pneumonia following an earlier grip and exposure to cold weather. He had served over 31 years, was 38 on April 14 last, and attended Senate duties until near the end. Funeral plans are expected to be held in the Senate Chamber, with possible burial in Sieuford, Wisconsin.
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Capitol
Congress
Sénate
Morrill
Hock Creek
Sieuford, Wi
Mation
Senate Jast
Senate
Galusha A Grow
Representatives
Grow
House
Unclear historic line about Arkansas valley fruit quality
Fragmentary text references Baldwin and Spies and a future for the Arkansas valley with trusses and fruit production. It mentions comparisons to scabby apples from markets with precautionary measures lacking, but details and context are missing.
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Baldwin
Spies
Arkansas Valley
Valentine drummers visit and Topeka city notes
A jumble of Topeka society and politics items mentions Valentine drummers in town, Mayor Fellows away in Port Arthur, Willie Sells visiting his mother in Topeka, and various local people in clubs, courts, and offices. Christmas prices fall, jewelry given, and repairs and improvements at the state house noted.
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Valentine
Fellows
Port Arthur
Country News
Willie Sells
Topeka
Bells-Greenspan
McCabe
Reouoe
Knowles
Nowers
John Martin
Emboria
Charles S. Gleed
Topeka Commercial Club
Jetmore
Jobe Collins
George D. Hall
Benjamin Banneker
Chili
House
Senate
H. Montgomery
Thomas A. Edison
N. D. McGintey
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Morrie
Court House
Lee Woodall
Henry Laprad
Herbert Armstrong
Supreme Court
Lawrence
Topeka Mineral Wells
Bath House
Harrison Street
Lndies
Epworth League
Haker University
Prank Grimes
Commercial Club
Stanley
State House
Mes
Walter J. Veate
Art Association
Moxlon
Kan- Sas Avenue
John Sinjih
Bungtown
State
Ambassador Romero of Mexico Ill with Appendicitis in Washington
Washington December 28 Ambassador Romero of Mexico is seriously ill with appendicitis at his residence. A medical consultation was held tonight, and doctors will await developments over the next hour before deciding on possible operation. The case raises anxiety given his age and frail health.
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Washington
Romero
Mexico
Railroad News Show Increase Over Same Month in 1597
A railway report notes a rise of 360,486 over the corresponding month in 1597, reflecting growing freight and passenger activity. Details point to improved schedules and larger revenue from multiple lines, with specific gains attributed to key routes and service expansions.
Atchison System Earnings Rise in November Report
The Rock Estland introduces a new tariff schedule as Chicago reports net earnings for the Atchison system at 144.4 thousand dollars for November, up 60,456 from last year. For the fiscal year ending November 2, earnings total 4,068,121, down 44,877 from the prior period.
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Chicago
Atchison
Test sketches on Santa Fe engine trials at Raton NM
Assistant Supramenubud George Hapcock conducts tests of Player compound engines near Raton New Mexico. Engine 295, a large compounded and gated unit, is rated for Topeka gauge performance before dispatch to the mountains. Bir Hancick counters these experiments and notes changes. Further tests of cylinder workings are planned.
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Supramenubud
George A. Hapcock
Santa Fe
Raton
N. M
Hancick
Rigid Inspection Rules Move to Quarterly Watch Checks
A Santa Fe timetable update ends the monthly watch inspection and introduces quarterly checks. Trainmen still sign logs, and watch cards record name, location, movement, and weekly conditions. Inspectors note fast or slow adjustments and mail results to the trainmaster on the first of each month.
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Santa Fe
Amalgamation Proposal Divides Oklahoma and Cottonwood Divisions
Engineers favor combining the Okla home division with their own and with Cottonwood division. The Oklahoma division leans toward the plan while the Cottonville engineers oppose. The dispute centers on which division should be placed in a pool to receive preferred status.
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Okla
Oklahoma
Engineere
Freien
ROGE ISLAND RATES New Freight Tariff Schedule Made for Texas Pointa
Texas freight tariff schedule issued by the Chicago Furck, Tela & Paci lines governs rate reductions for all roads between North Texas points and Houston and Galveston. The measure becomes operative under the new railroad commission law in 1694, affecting tariff terms prior to statewide implementation.
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Roge Island
Texas
Fort Worth
Aia
Chicago, Furck, Tela & Paci
North Teses
Houston
Gateston
ILOILO IS TAKEN IN WARTIME REPORT
Fragmentary dispatches describe German and Spanish actions in the Philippines with rumors of surrender and shifting protectorships. Mentions of Manila and Mindanao reflect a wartime setting and ongoing legal and police inquiries into robberies and indictments.
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New York
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Railroad News
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