Municipal Ownership Debate Across Newspapers Stirs Cities
A broad argument favors municipal ownership of public utilities including post offices water works lighting and rail, asserting lower costs and public accountability. Proponents cite Detroit public works and New York street railways as evidence of savings, while critics warn of inefficiencies and government overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pingree
Philadephia Times
Chloe
Wbntiese Municipal
Eiveeien
Ey Sreenin
Wtenuta
Fartogen
Thikylem
Pyetin Amees
Henting Plerts
Pravetie Warthakiane
Bitheoh
Vineaten Agn
Lirariy
Holden
Intube Corporation
Munich
Tama
Ander Mpolipal Owierrhin
Ile Anion
Atriet
SaenlTiss
Tewrvestan
Detiriet
Pal
Medeelal
Erreet-Ralwaya
Pet Fai
Sbessaelvn
PPSE
Patton
Weil
Mts
Steet Raltechen
Eliew
Derelty
Fuebliel
Detroit
Munseet
United States
Nimilte Nervion
New York City
New York
Commiunion
Heimetter Gs
Cmtell
Hikmelia
Etrest Rallerage
Hidden Hove in Canal Talks Faces Central America Consent
Washington reports Secretary Hay will push limits of the piste department to observe scrupulous steps in the Nicaraguan Canal matter. The dispute centers on moving treaty provisions and whether Congress will support measures to secure cooperation from Nicaragua and neighboring states.
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Washington
Hay
Piste Department
Nieurseva
Carl Bending
Shere
Britain
Comores
Howewer
Nicara
Divea Wientint
Bates
Washburn College Celebrates Founding Anniversary
Washburn College, established in 1858, marked its anniversary with speakers including Gov. Stanley and Judge Arthur McCabe. President Herrick and local leaders praised the school’s impact on students’ lives and the future of Kansas education.
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Washburn College
Jackson Schoel
College Chapel
Heapd
Popenoe
Gov
Stanley
Judee
Arthur McCabe
Robertee D. Whitemore
Hull
The Home Voyage tribute to Lawton by Riley
Indianapo lis February 7 The Home Voyage by James Whitcomb Riley honors General Henry W Lawton in state at the capitol of India ns with a solemn ode The poem laments his death and praises his valor and service Across lines the tribute speaks of duty honor and patriotism in a fanfare of grief and reverence
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James Whitcomb Riley
Lawton
Indianapolis
Ind
James Whitecomb Riley
Henry W. Lawton
Proposed Manhattan Beach resort project by T W Bean
The Topeka Kansas firm Manhattan Beach Resort Company plans a leisure complex near Topeka with an artificial lake, fishing, steam launches, bathing beach, and amusements. Stock at $10 each, 35 hundred shares, paid in stages. headquarters in Topeka with stock subscriptions to Jackson Sitter and others.
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T. W Bean
Hattan Beach
New Jersey
Barxis
Aix
Stork Tx
Direitara
Keck
Tor
Miargquehly
Han Bord
Jacknon
Feverish Mortality Sweeps Buenos Ayres With Sunstroke Toll
Reports from Buenos Ayres describe a severe sunstroke outbreak with daily deaths reaching over forty and 250 deaths in a 24 hour span ending Saturday. Sunday records show 219 sunstroke cases, with 124 fatalities by 5 pm Sunday. 24 sunstroke cases Monday included one death amid heavy rains. The piece also notes new US minister William P. Lord arriving, and a Rio dispatch about Venusian troops invading Brazil and facing retreat by Brazilian forces.
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Buenos Ayres
Fen
United States
Wm. P. Lord
Rio Janeiro
Ramsey Arrested for Murder of His Mother in Sabetha
Thomas J. Stambey of Sabetha was arrested by County Attorney Nold on a murder charge after his mother Sire Laure B. Ramsey, an aged widow, was found dead in her home last Thursday. The arrest followed by two sons-in-law of the woman and Ramsey faces a preliminary hearing on February 14.
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TJ. Ramsey
Sabethe
Sabetha
Ken
Thomas J. Stambey
Nold
Sire Laure B. Ramsey
Ramsey
Angel of Mercy in the Philippines Nurse of the Twentieth Kansas
Miss Alice Spradlin known as the Nurse of the Philippines and the Clara Barton of the Philippine campaign organized medical care for wounded soldiers, entered Manila as an independent nurse, aided by regiments, and now seeks funds to open the Clara Barton Home a Christian resort to support soldiers and sailors amid Manila's saloons and blockades.
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Alice Spradlin
Philippines
Kansas
Marila
Clara Barton
Sprachin
Topeka
India
Calcutta
Manila
Hong Kong
Kaneas
Hunian
Philippine
Miss Spradlin
United States
Mantia
Calooran
Catoocan
Calooran Church
Sacrificed to Blood Poison
A letter-like account describes the despair of blood poison sufferers and praises Blood Remedy 5, 8, 8 as a deep-reaching cure. The writer recounts long illness, failed medical efforts, and a final improvement attributed to the remedy, naming Mrs. T. W. Lee of Montgomery, Alabama as a testimonial.
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S. Ie
Mas
T. W. Lee
Montgomery
Ala
Topeka nurse aids Manila troops from home front
Miss Spradlin, a former resident of North Topeka, organized support for soldiers in the Philippines. She plans subscriptions and letters to Western regiments, may sell Spanish postage stamps, and urges donations for a Christian home near the regimental hospital. She will stay in Topeka at 1221 Clay Street to collect funds for the Clara Barton home.
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Mani
Manila
United States
Mins Spraduts
Rome
San Franchisco
Phiippine
Philippines
Delay in Ratifying Hay Pauncefote Treaty Sparks Senate Debate
Strong opposition grows over fortifications at canal entrances delaying action on the Hay Pauncefote agreement to permit the U S to build the Isthmian canal. Senators Mason and Allen push for defensive wording while Morgan Aldrich Hepburn and others favor ratification with no amendments. Leaders warn debate may push final decision by another week as foreign relations committee weighs amendments.
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New York
Herald
Washington
United States
Senate
Seaders
Berators
Mason and
Allen
Lodge
Foreign Relations Committee
Committee On Foreign Relations
Hay
Lord
Guna
Great Britain
Surx Canal
Gibraltar
San Juan
Porto Rico
Galapagos Islands
Manself
Unite Stetet
Rans
Morgan
Debate over canal fortifications and neutrality pact
Senator Aldrich argues no need for fortifications if an international neutrality agreement governs the canal while Senator Harris doubts Nicaragua and Costa Rica would permit U S fortifications. Senator Depew says Britain relinquished canal interests to the United States and neutrality is assured. Representatives Hepburn and Hepburn discuss timing of canal bill action.
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England
Aldrich
Rhode Iland
Teader
United States
Canal
Cour
United
New York
Boston
Harris
Kansas
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Depew
Straits of the Cimal
Perhaips
Great Britain
Hey
Pratt
Hephr Bal
Hepburn
House
Hep- Gorn
Dewey Arch Fund Concert At Carnegie Hall Honored Dewey and Roosevelt
A February Carnegie Hall charity concert for the Dewey Arch Fund drew many socialites. Admiral Dewey and Governor Roosevelt attended with Mrs Dewey and guests, as Walter Damroth conducted the sixty five piece orchestra. The program featured Aria Mantua and ends with a Te Deum praising a strong navy.
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New York
Carnegie
Dewey Arch Fund
Wien
Walter Damrooth
Aladaine de Vere-Faple
Man
Nord
Admiral Dewey
Goy
Ernor Roosevelt
Dewey
Roosevele
Caldwell
Carenegie Hall
Carternor Roosevelt
Gayeernie Moorevelt
Intel
Luindeed
Puenty
Rose
Hoomevelt
Peide
Roosevelt
Walter Dass
Josch
Gadaki Gorenon Roosevalt
Wl Wf Tiene
Cvnaipi
Funston Commands Brigade at San Isidro in Manila Fight
A Manila dispatch reports General Funston at San Isidro in command of the brigade formerly led by General Wheeler. San Isidro lies about thirty miles beyond San Fernando, the farthest point reached by the Twentieth Kansas regiment.
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Wheeler
San Isidro Hansa City
Manila
Guberal Funston
San Isidro
Doe Wheeler
San’Fernando
Twentieth Kanai Regiment
Kansas City Return Fare to Sante Fe $267
Travel note lists Kansas City and return fare via the Sante Fe at 267 dollars. Mentions dates around February 5 and 7, with references to concert related items and a South Africa fund donation. The passage contains garbled text and miswritten names.
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Kansas City
Calvette
cThe
Matarajah
Inepur
South Africa Fund
Zia
Pega Bignatare
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Georgia
New Grawford Opera House
Harry Corson Clarke
Broadhurst
Jones
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Larry EB. Gavitt
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