Internal Revenue deputy collectors fate linked to civil service test
Leavenworth dispatch notes appointment drama around M. Skapsos the new Internal Revenue collector and the possible placement of George W. Jones of Pasta. Rumors say Jones may fill the post left by Keifer or Munday, both Leavenworth men with old soldier ties. If Simpson succeeds Randolph of Clyde may become successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
Leavenworth
Kansas City Star
M. Skapsos
George W. Jones
Siampson
Mr. Jones
Jones
Puston
Mr. Keifer
Monday
Teaverworth
Munday
Meifer
Rene K Vekoner
Mantis Andersonville
Kelfer
Washington
Simpson
Jon Randolph
Clyde
Fourth District Convention Sparks Calls for Fairness
Emporia Gazette criticizes snap judgment by Miller supporters over the Fourth district convention set for March 12. The editorial argues the congressional committee rushed the process, denying candidates time to be examined and suggesting Miller fears public judgment of his record as a public official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emporia Gazette
J. M. Miller
Miller
Congressional Committee
Alvermor
Milera
Millne
Fragmented political remark on convention and judgment
A fragment argues a candidate is weak and not entitled to return to Congress. It suggests a snap judgment before the public learns a convention is to be held and contends the people act with more melomes than politicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T& Congress
Roe
Maggiolio Narrowly Misses Victory Over Champion
Maggiolio of New Orleans nearly defeated the American billiards champion in a three cushion match at the Topeka Athletic Association. He faced R H VanKrook in 200 point straight rail play with runs of 28 and 29 and finished 128 balls in one turn. VanKrook and Maggiolio then contested 35 point free cushions. Maggiolio’s final shot secured the win after a tense stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB EK
VeoHook
Topeka Athletic Association
Bas
America
Maggietlo
New Orleans
R. HK. Vankrook
Maggiello
Vankk Book
Wall
Singsiolle
Afagwiolle
Beion Commission Officials Review County Fair Grounds Lease
State Fair association directors formed last year to launch annual state fairs plan to lease fair grounds. Meeting with county commissioners set for Monday to approve a ten year lease. Harrison states progress and willingness of commissioners to sign during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair Association
Board of County Commissioners
Harrison
Great Loss of Cattle on Southeast Missouri Range
Sleeting weather in Poplar Bluff and southeastern Missouri has devastated cattle herds. Forest fires earlier reduced forage, leaving cattle emaciated and starving. Heavy ice and falling trees worsen conditions, with numerous cattle dying.
Millionaire Gates Involved In Rail Deal Rumor
Chicago reports claim John W Gates is involved in a complex railroad consolidation. The Tribune says the Kansas City to Chicago line may be absorbed by Northern Securities for over a million dollars, with the Burlington system used to complete a through route to the Atlantic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Missouri
Ees Revere
Burlington
John W
Gates
Tribune
Kansas City, Peoria & Chicago
Northen Securities Company
Tha Tines
Utee
Burlinston
Kansas City
Ac Gates
Tie
Harriman
Phen Jatt
Ays
Fifth Ward Politics and Local Meet on Council Candidate
The Sunnyside day colored political group in the fifth ward reports a meeting of about six strong endorsing Caesner Gertran for a police position. Deacon Gertran, a taxpayer, was introduced by George W. Gayden, with Hargreaves criticizing exclusive meetings and urging broader civic involvement and higher standards for municipal, state, and national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Ward
Caesner Gertran
Gertran
Colored Baptist Church
George W. Gayden
Hargreaves
Maf
State Journal
W. Te ‘Osborn
Firth
Mnecumz
Uving
Ido
Osborn
Warner
Tam
Kansas Suffragists to Attend National Meeting in Washington
Kansas will be well represented at the National Woman's Suffrage Association meeting in Washington next week. Delegates include Miss Helen Kimber Parsons Mrs Elizabeth Johnson Courtland Miss Helen Ecker Minneapolis Mrs Henrietta Stoddard Turner Paola Mrs W A Johnston Topeka Mrs Henrietta Briggs Wall Hutchinson Mrs Judge W Smith Stockton and Mrs C B Hoffman Enterprise. The convention will feature addresses by six nonagenarian women including Julia Ward Howe Elizabeth Cady Stanton Susan Anthony and Mary Livermore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Washington
Kansas
National Woman’s Suffrage Association
Helen Kimber
Parsons
Kansas Equal Suffrage Azolation
Elizabeth Johnson
Courtland
Helen Ecker
Minneapolis
Henrietta Stoddard Turner
Paola
W. A. Johnston
Topeka
Henrietta Briggs Wall
Hutchinson
Judge ©. W. Smith
Stockton
C. B. Hoffman
Enterprise
Julia Ward Howe
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Susann. Anthony
Harlowell Miller
Ana. Beecher Hooker
Mary 4
Whole Town Afire in Clancey Montana
Reports from Helen Montana say Clancey, 15 miles south, faced total destruction by fire. The Albany hotel ignited at midnight, a two story wooden building, with occupants including the proprietor family railroad men and guests escaping in night clothes as flames spread to nearby wooden structures. Water ran out and telephone service failed amid the blaze, with no word on any fatalities from early reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolnine
Supreme Court Injunction Suit Over Arkansas River Water
Ancient records reveal United States Supreme Court case initiating against Colorado over Arkansas River diversions harming Kansas. Brief cites territorial creation, Louisiana Purchase history, and long-standing water rights. Key figures include Attorney General Godard and Wichita’s Reigh, with archival notes from St. Louis records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gristo
Colorado
United States Supreme Court
Godart
Kammes
Arkansas River
Kansas
Arkansas Gally
Louisiana Purchase
Sebene Tee Oe
St. Louis
Ware
William Henry Harrison
In=lane
Vincennes
Ind
Godard
Ash‘Reigh
Wichita
Case to be argued in U S Supreme Court in February
They will meet in Washington in a few days and Mr Godard will go later. The meeting aims to discuss the case scheduled for argument in the United States Supreme Court on February 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Godard
Washington
United States Supreme Court
Grain Rate Doubled on Cargoes From United States to England
A trans Atlantic freight pool including major linesfrom White Star Cunard Atlantic Transport National Leyland Wilson Furhess Lamport and Holt and others went into effect in New York Feb 1 raising grain rates to 7 shillings 6 pence per ton while flour and provisions also jump. The agreement covers grain flour and provisions shipped to England with the prospect of expansion to other countries and a minimum winter passenger rate of 60.00 dollars. </s>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
England
New York
Trans- Atlantic
Ireland
Wales
Dus
White Star Ine
Cunard Line
Atlantic
Transport Line
National Line
Leyland Line
Wilson and Phoenix
Wilson, Furhess and
Lamfort and Holt Line
American
Hed Star
Philadelphia
Manchester
Chesapeake and Ohio Steamship Company
Virginia Line
The
Dominion Ee
Ttte
Tatabni
Diplomatic Activity at The Hague Over South Africa Peace
In The Hague today a flurry of diplomacy followed the Dutch note to Britain on South Africa peace. Count von Pourtales met Sir Henry Howard, a British minister, in long talks. Leveson-Gower left for London. Dutch foreign minister Linden discussed with Dr Kuyper and met Queen Wilhelmina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hague
Great Briain
South Africa
Count von Pourtaies
Henry Howard
Seation
A. F P. G. Levesau-Gawin
London
Karen von Linden
Dr. Kuyper
Netherlands
Wilhelmina
Worn nickels must be accepted at face value ruling
In St Louis a circuit court decision by Judge Bryan requires streetcar operators to accept worn nickels at face value. John I. Ruth won 32,000 against St Louis Transit after an ejection for tendering a worn coin. The judge held there is no rule allowing less than full value for nickels and carriers ride at their peril when ejecting passengers paying with good coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Byan
John I. Ruth
St Louis
Van
Grape-Nuts Spread From Havana to World Markets
A Havana dining scene shows Americans importing Grape-Nuts breakfast food as a symbol of modernization. The article claims the cereal spread through Cuba and beyond, praised for its "almost magical power" and adopted worldwide from South Africa to England, reflecting cultural exchange during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Cuba
Stork
South Africa
Egypt
India
China
Japan
Australia
South America
London
England
Snowy Weather Forecast and Local Notices
Local notes report Jennings predicting more snow and various community items. J W Going travels to Chicago, church meetings are scheduled at First Church and First Methodist, Trapp moves to 714 Karas Avenue, and several civic and church leaders plan activities. Also noted are political outreach, a state official’s pay, and a Kansas Day recap with Midwinter Expo and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennings
J. W. Going
Chicago
Frilay
Caghiette
Bea
A. P. Shreve
Ee C.T. Ws
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
William Hoberts
Lawrence
James A. Troutman
B. A. Parker
Rock Island
Topeka
New el Paso
J. Z. C. Hill
Plymouth Congregational Church
Valencia
State House
Executive Council
Midwinter Exposition Company
R. S Brigham
del Valentine
Kansas
State Bar Association
D. M. Fisk
New York
Washington
Washburn College
Bilis County
Stanley
Supreme Court
Sixth District Notes on Kansas Day and Sixth District politicking
Generosity of railroads boosted Topeka Kansas Day attendance with 21 of 24 counties represented except Cheyenne. Hays White Reeder and Wellington split efforts. Beloit delegates praised Ellis Hanna Burrow and Reeder. Oberlin’s post office scramble drew discussion in Topeka with Parker Beaver and Marka present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kansas
High Cheyenne
Haye White
Rawiles County
Jewell
Cy Anderson
Hanna
Burrow
Cheyenne County
Hays
Throop
Wellington
Copeland
Reeder
White
Beloit
W. H. Mitchell
Sixth district delegates and county race rumors at Kansas Day
Reports outline unpledged delegates in the Sixth district, with focus on Osborne and Lincoln counties. Figures name potential Northwest counties for the remaining delegates while Elyrians discuss county attorney plans and a Hill City nomination. Observers note the influence of local papers, the Rawlins and Graham county contingents, and Kansas Day activities shaping political talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leib
Osborne
Lincoln
E. J. Scott
Goodland
Sherman County
Scott
Voltaire
J. M. Granier
Darwin Higley
A.len Iming
Dempster Scott
Rawlins County
Topeka
Wiets
Elis
Hansa
Burtow
Reeder
Hemming
Dave Hagna
Dietrice
Hill City
Copeland
Graham County
Wie
Ucket
Metabetor
W. H. Nelson
Smith Center
Kansas
Political Rendezvous and Republican Rally in Topeka
John Q. Royce of Phillipebure returns from Topeka seemingly encouraged by the Sixth district Republican committeeman’s stance on the upcoming meeting. Wellington, candidate for Congress in the Sixth, reports well organized forces with many supporters and veteran attendees at Cope land rooms amid a steady stream of old soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Q. Royce
Phillipebure
Elia Hann
Burrow
Reeder
Hid
Wellington
Congress
Simth
Tos
Hla
Copeland
Real estate transfers and local notice fragment
Partial notice lists transfers including M Lin n and husband to W Ling for $1 and trustees to Wain, detailing lots in John D. Kimble & Cove addition and West 80 feet at Quincy street. Also an ad for Beott Bowne in New York promotes Cediver off and health advice.
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Beck
Scott
Beott & Bowne
Pearl Storet
New York
M. Linn
W. Ling
Eo Thowon
Lota
John D. Kio & Cove
Bailey
Wisk
Quincy Street
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Elite
Kansas Avenue
Merchants’ Athletic Club of
Extre
Tee Eire
Ivil
Maggiolio
Royal Baking Powder
Wade
Shure
John Gates
Aesner Gertran
OLD History
Eugene Ware
Pasay
Manyon
Mall Manyon
Munton
Spud
Saeed
New ‘Rors
Orar Spudlin
Cleveland
Claxa
W. H. Sigourney
Pacific Coast
Knickerbocker Athletic Club
Mullen
Yankees
Inties
Albert T. Reid
Guardians of Liberty
Banda Hossa
Frank C. Armstrong
Moore
Armstrong
Thirty-second
United States Volunteers
Church of the Assumption
West Eighth Street
Rebecca Smith
Bld. N. J
Dectors
Pitty
Warners
Smith
Bright
Fry
Warner Safe Care Co
Rochas
California
E. W. Thompson
T. A
Kans
Bradfield Regulator Co
Atlanta
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