Miles Views Army Reorganization Debate Before Senate Panel
General Miles argued before a Senate military affairs subcommittee on army reorganization, urging clear plans for modernization. He pressed for decisive action on force structure, Cuba policy, and broader defense needs, framing the issue as essential to national security and quick decisive reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warhington
Miles
Senate
Voride
Milex
Eis Wei
Bert Pat
Alice Sons
Diag Rai Caity Uisasi
Cuba
Pd Seton
Girl Cadets Plan to Attend National Encampment in Philadelphia
A movement forms to send Kansas Girl Cadets to the National G A T encampment in Philadelphia. Lincoln Post GA I No 1 adopts resolutions endorsing four cadet members and asks comrades in Kansas to help with funds and support for the trip.
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Philadelphia
Boraselrl
Philaarpnia
Tatooln Post
Sauevere
Linewin Post GA. I. No. 1
Tis Etry
Kansas
Piliadol
Phi
Karras
Vom
Beges German Salve Advertised as Cure All
An old printed ad touts Beges’ German Salve as the one true ointment that cures diseases others cannot. It claims widespread success, testimonials, and that the product permanently heals when other medicines fail, urging readers to buy.
Bid openings set for Manila ice plant and freezer system
Chief Quartermaster Let opened five bids at army headquarters for a large toll ice making plant and refrigerated facility to serve the U S army in Manila. Proposals ranged from 170000 to 20000, with firms including Viiter Manufacturing Chicago Wolf Frick De La Vergne Newburgh Ice Machine. The plant promises 1200 line of beet 20 tons of mutton 60 tons of beef and canned foods 300 tons of bacon. The ice plant aims to produce 200 tons daily and must be ready within four months after signing. Colonel Lee will award after Washington instructions.
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Caicazo
Army
Banke
United States Army
War Department
Washington
Viiter Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Fred W. Wolf Company
Chicago, Frick & Co
Waynesboro
de la Vergne Hetrigeratinic Muitkine Company
New York
Newburgh Ice Machine Company
Newburgh
N. Y
Lee
Post Office Plans Advance in Cuba and Puerto Rico
Washington Feb 3 The postal service administration reports progress toward modernizing postal operations in Cuba and Puerto Rico. W Asharott of New Orleans is named Postmaster General. several Cuban officials are named and a staff of ten is assembled to establish a modern service. The effort includes routing and staffing for Cavite and Dinno and a recommendation to place principal offices in Cuba under American postmasters.
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Washington
Tuba
Ports Rico
Ree
W. Asharott
Ini
Yeon
Tne
Gene
Porta Hic
Finestone
Etn'Fuan
Juan Borne Mocs
General Macias
Lee Nixon
Overstreet
Tadisna- Macias
Inédas
Trcal
Philippines
Dinno
Cavin
Emerymith
Placimr
Cuba
Furstmas
Pulles
Stockholders Hold Meeting On Cereal Trust Plan
Akron stockholders of Vie American Cereal Company approve the proposal for a new cereal trust to absorb American Cereal and about ten other cereal firms. Directors elected include St Hewes, E Grivel, Senett, Thomas Ewelts, James Parmeter. They will serve until the trust becomes active in about a week.
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Akron
Vie American Cereal Company
New
Fed Trust
St. Hewes
E Grivel Senett
Thomas Ewelts
James Parmeter
New Trust
Story Cays
Bond Issue Approved for New Mexico Capital Hops
Washington February report notes the house committee on territories approved a bill to authorize an additional issue of roads for the state capital of New Mexico. A letter from the Sisters of Saint Frenche Curzon Iowa dated January 1 188s recounts a clergyman recommending Hogan's Rheumatism Remedy, claiming cure after one bottle. endorses it for others and lists Swift Holliday Drug Co Arnold Drug Co and W H Wilson as distributors at $1 per bottle.
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Washington
House Committee On Territories
New Mexico
Sisters of
Saint Frenche Curzon
Iowa
Hogan
Swift & Holliday, Drug Co
W. H Wilson
Arnold Drug Co
Miners Debate Fogle Law Rewrite and Blame Game
Miners in Kansas face political blame after a failed state mining society bill. Republicans attack the law as flawed, while Populists push changes to raise miner representation and curb inspectors. Clemens notes the flaws and the new bill would have improved the earlier version. Dawes and Medill joined miners’ district representatives in voting against the bill.
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Fogie
State Society of Mines
Fogte
Is County
Eiines
G. C. Clemens
Clemens
Mr. Fogle
Medill
Leavenworth Milters
BIL Dawes
Leavenworth
Lawmakers Clash Over Oleomargarine Bill in Kansas City
The blasts fly as Senator George Hanna of Clay county proposes a bill to prohibit manufacture and sale of oleomargarine, a move critics say would ruin many Kansas City creamery businesses and leave workers idle while delaying development.
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George Hanna
Clay County
House of Representatives
Kansas City
Kun
Hanna
Regents for KE U Governor selects regents and sorghum bill pass
Governor Stanley withdraws boycott on the populist senate confirms regents Charles F P Scott Iota Frank G Crowell J W Forney Belle Plaine brother of Senator A G Forney Republican. House committee backs Brooke sorghum bill restricting sales and defining standard gallon weight after his explanation constituents manufacture and sell pure sorghum by the carload.
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Stanley
Senate
State University
Charles FP. Scott
Iota
Frank G. Crowell
Atchison
JW. Forney
Belle Plaine
Sstter
A G. Forney
Brooke
Brooks
Bills Reported and Amendments Shaping Police and Education Law
The House committee reported several bills including Brigham’s amendment to police court warrants, amendments to insurance premium reporting, and reforms placing accredited colleges on par with the State normal in teacher certification. Also noted were provisions to compel convict testimony and other legal and educational updates from Casssee to Grattan.
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House
Casssee- Brigham
Sremen
Wises
E'Skorehur Bil Grattan
Sigte
Notable Work on the Spanish American War by Henry Watterson
A prominent review touts Henry Watterson's Spanish American War book as a thorough account from causes to peace, in a 659 page royal octavo with 72 half tone pictures and color plates. Printed by Werner of Akron, it is bound in navy blue cloth for $2.30 and in morocco for $2.25.
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Henry Watterson
Spain
Compussibe
Werner Company
Akron
Morocco
Appointment of Ridgway as insurance assistant in Ottawa
Governor Stanley announced Chas HW Ridgway of Ottawa as assistant superintendent of insurance under W W Church. Ridgway, a popular Republican in the second congressional district, is expected to handle the department's insurance side. Ottawa and Port fcott gain two administration posts, private secretary and assistant insurance commissioner.
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Stanley
Chas
HW. Ridgway
Ottawa
W. W. Church
Church
Ridgway
Ike Port Fcott
Twele Nathan's Pawn reviewed by Mrs Cornelius Topeka
A Topeka book notice on Twele Nathans Pawn by Mrs M4 Cornelius. Laird and Lee published in Chicago. Contains farm life scenes with strong character drawing. Follows hero and heroine from childhood to adult life and a happy marriage. A brave orphan boy and a generous girl drive the tale.
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M_ 4
Cornelius
Topeka
Laird & Lee
Chicago
Austria Denied Indemnity Claim Over Hazleton Strike
The State Department declined to recognize Austro-Hungarian government indemnity for Hungarian strikers killed by Sheriff Martin's posse in Hazleton Pennsylvania on September 10, 1597. Solicitor W Le Penfield cites evidence leading to Sheriff Martin's acquittal, stating the strikers disturbed the peace and provoked destruction by resisting lawful dispersal orders.
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Washington
State Department
Martin
Hazleton
Robert D. Coke
W. le Penfield
Penfeld
Miles to Have Chance to Prove His Charges
The inquiry into General Miles’s charges about army beef will begin after the war commission report. Three members will preside, with the late Eagan court martial represented. The inquiry will examine army meat from contractors and whether the meats were chemically treated.
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Army
Washington
Miles
Eagan
American Students Enroll Largest Class at Strasburg University
Strasburg February 9 Eleven American students have entered the University of Strasburg for the winter term. This marks the largest American enrollment in the university’s history. The report notes a separate Vienna minting order for Liechtenstein coins bearing Prince John’s effigy and the princely arms.
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University of Strasburg
Strasburg
Principality of Liechtenstein
Vienna
Prince John
House of Liechtenstein
Old grant confirmed for Santa Fe land claims likely intact
Washington reports the general land office may confirm Santa Fe grant lands and buildings once claimed by the United States for federal purposes including a national cemetery and Fort Marcy. The city officials may exempt certain private interests as the matter proceeds through land claims authorities.
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Sante Fe, N. M
Myashington
Her Oann
General Land Office
United States
National Cemetery
Fort Marcy
Court of Private Land Claims
Aise
Bie City
Santa Fe chief engineer eyed for vice president post
James Dun, chief engineer based in this city, is reportedly slated for a Santa Fe vice presidency. If confirmed, he would oversee maintenance and construction across the system, a role not previously held by the railroad. Dun, long valued for his work on Chicago track elevation and other major projects, is credited with broad influence on the line’s engineering programs.
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Santa Fe
James Dun
Dun
Din
Mr. Din
Sixteenth Street
Chicago
The
Civil Service On A Railway On The Northwestern
Civil service is active on all divisions and offices of the Chicago Northwestern Railway. It rejects memorized rules for promotion based on performance and aptitude. Promoted employees rise on merit, ensuring efficient service to the public. The system employs over 24 000 with total wages around 13 400 000 annually. start wages vary by role. The road emphasizes debt avoidance and sobriety, aiming to provide the most efficient service as a public carrier.
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Chicago
Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company
Hughitt
Higehitt
Northwestern
Hauser
Rock Island Leaders Face Possible Delawares Western Move
The Rock Island reports W H Truesdale may become president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. If so, subordinates including W L Allen could rise, with A J Hitt possibly promoted to assistant general manager. Other promotions may shift Topeka officials and station openings in spring include investments at Council Bluffs Wichita and La Prairie.
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W. H. Truesdale
Rock Island
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Road
Truesdale
W. L Allen
A. J. Hitt
Hitt
Topeka
W. H. Stillwell
Thts
Fitt
Stillwell
Amon
Coumeil Bulls
Wichita, Kan
Missouri Pacific
la Prairie
Dramatic seasons unfold at Crawford and Grand Opera House
St Cloud to Denver routes and large fare listings lead into an entertainment page. Gay Coneysland opens at Crawford theater with Fanny Davenport productions and Sardee's La Tosca Fedora. Shakespearean pieces featuring MacLean Tyler Hanford troupe come to Grand Opera House with The Merchant of Venice Romeo and Juliet Othello. Blended notices note De Witt's Little Early Risers as a constipation remedy.
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Fanny Davenport
Sardee
Crawford Theater
Shelbourne MacDowell
Miss Davenport
Baron Scarpie
Loris Spanos
Blanche ‘Walsh
MacLean-Tyler-Hanford
Grand Opera House
MacLean
Marie Prescott
Chas Hanford
Thomas Keene
Miss Tyler
Rohman
Secret Service
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Broadway
Wyckoff, Seamans & Assast
9Th St
Kansa
Dr. Lyon
Klauer
Manila
Coren
Issases
Umea
Evi
Isiaay
Jewiey
KE U
St Cents
Gov. Stanley
Chas H Ridgway
Austria
Latimer
Bega
Railroad News
W.H. Truesdale
W. L. Allen
Northwestern Company
Rock Island Promotions
Mr. Truesdale
St. Cloud
Minn
Great Northern
Colorado Springs
Benton Harbor
Mich
Chicago & West Michigan
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas & Paritic
Gay Coneysland
de Witt
Geo W. Stansfield
Wilson
Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
CG. Nicholson
John V. Abrahams
Cn Ettorney
McPadden
Beal
J. & Fori Eere
W. A. 5 Bird
Chase Gault
Autoracy
Hanus
Lincgin St
Norsecall
Lane St
Aman
Harrison St
Potk St
Brown &Co
Adams
Bottom Farm
H. Squires
Care Journal
Hull Stove @ Repair Co
East Eighth St
Sift Pedgeen East Esteese
Kansas Ave
Rent—Zooma
Quinry
Erie Harm
Pi J, Brown
Bianco
Jamies Cunningham
Belleville
Wean
Rip.am
T. B. Howman
Miscellaneo
Allen County
Shawnee
M. S
Tarek Boanneras Serco
Societstad Miatt
Brockett
Cinarest
Maytte
Plash Cape
Union Pacific
Kanan
Babosek
ML East Tenth
R. Hague
Oreseor
Groves
Gillespie
Paluer
Kan
J. A. Ryder
Corner and
Centra Axe
North Topeka
Brinkerhot
SSD
Sen
Prlvate
Kanava Iba
Barnes
Tete Geenth Sna Clay
Bar Sa
Fermer
SCOTT @ CO
Barnes Real Estate
W. Fit
Ant
Joana
Lenana
Bowman
L. Hisear
Paaring
Topeka Cycle Co
J. C. Darling CO
Mabel
Antin
Guise
Harmony
Greenwood
Potwin
James B. Wayden
Fred C. Fagercrans
mignogram and sitet +ReTavine
Sam Bo Kan
I. Warehouse Co
Papakea
Start Eye Co
Kas
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