Government borrows hundreds of millions to fund expenses
A critical editorial denounces government borrowing as reckless and exposes the conflict between rising debt and living costs. It argues investors will demand repayment, warns of bankruptcies and receiverships for businesses, and questions the so called glorious success of the popular loan. The piece cites January treasury data showing a large deficit and notes plans for another loan loom.
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Geovernment
Chauncey Depew
Chauncey
Foel
Treasury
Janna
Theron i
Teston
Treasury Department
The People Demand a Government Receiver Now
A historical editorial argues national deficits require drastic action. It cites October 1804 figures showing revenue shortfalls and bondholder profits while urging a public receivership to run the government in the people’s interest, warning of Ben Tillman era threats if control is lost.
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United States
Topeka
Wall
Wall Street
J. Pierpout Morgan
Ben Tillman
Howe Re chosen as State Railroad Commissioner for Three Years
The executive council re elected Mr T J Howe to a full three year term as state railroad commissioner, effective April next. His current term does not expire until April 1, but the council acted yesterday afternoon. The law allows election at any time before April.
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3. T. Howe
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
State Executivs Council
Mr. Howe
Nomination Nominations and regional notices from Topeka
The president nominates William Woodville Rockhill for assistant secretary of state Matthies A Smalley for marshal of the United States northern district of Ohio Casper N Morrison for judge advocate With Topeka reports of people leaving town and funeral notices for Mrs Mary Lurlan plus stock dealer P A Dulbee filing claims The senate passes a seed purchase bill Morton to continue seed distribution An Acrolite View Mapain explosion is reported near Toledo Baragoves and Valladolid
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Asslatmud
Warnington
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William Woodville Rockhill
Maryland
Matthies A. Smalley
Oho
Marshel
United States
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Ohto
Casper N. Morrison
Missouri
Topeka
Vin Rock Island
George W. Duback
T. J. Anderson
T. M. Duncan
Wichit
James Franklin
Grand Rapids
Kansan City
Sonia Fo
Sod
George Renting
Carrie Chapman
Cok Noble
Peabody
Floyd Baker
Lincoln
Frank Nicholson
Phosal
Free Waller as France ends incident with indemnity caveat
In a measure to end the Waller affair, Ambassador Eustis is authorized to accept France’s offer to release the ex U.S. Consul from imprisonment on terms that the dispute ends between France and the United States and that the U.S. will not claim damages for his arrest. Waller may sue in France for damages. The president’s correspondence to Congress states Waller’s guilt is fully sustained by evidence and no court could condemn him. President Cleveland notes Olney’s conclusions leave no reasonable doubt.
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Cleveland
Valley State Bank of Hutchinson Closes its Doors
Feb 11 The Valley State Bank of Hutchinson closed its doors by order of the state bank commissioner Breidenthal who will take charge in person. W. E. Hutchinson is president and G. E. Wilby cashier. Capital stock is 100000 with December liabilities 194000 and assets possibly 84000. Deposits have fallen to 11000 but eastern correspondents secured. no loss to depositors expected.
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Work on the Courthouse Payment Dispute Filed
County commissioners hear flag requests from workers unpaid on the new courthouse project. David McNair seeks 280 for labor and materials. board confirms no further contractor payment until all labor and material claims are settled.
Stockholders Exempted as Horton Rules on Pacific Case
In the superior court Judge Horton ruled that stockholders cannot be held liable for the Pacific railway, a Los Angeles streetcar line, despite a bid by Chicago creditors. The case traced to a 1880s stock purchase and foreclosure, with about sixty Chicago businessmen facing potential liability. Parliament Assembles in London with full attendance at 2 PM.
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Los Angeles
HB. Holmes
Chicago City Railway Company
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Sity
Capitalista
California
Pacific Railway Company
Miss Ingalls an Orator The Ex Senator's Daughter
Con stance. To Speak on the stage. St Joseri Feb 14. Const ance Ingalls daughter of the ex senator is a talent writer. Next Tuesday evening she is announced to appear at the English Lutheran church of this city in an address on Fin de Siecle Hero Worship. She will likely prove a successful speaker and earn new honors in this venture.
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St. Joseri
Constance Ingalls
How It Was Done A Scandalous Gold Bandits Incident
New York Feb 21 A brisk verbal clash at the subtreasury amid bids for government bonds led to a dispute between Assistant Treasurer Conrad N. Jordan and Zimmerman of Zimmerman Porshay. Zimmerman’s brokered gold, repeatedly delivered to customers, was refused on the fourth try, with Jordan asserting that government premises cannot be used for broker deliveries to clients. The scene drew brokers bankers clerks messengers and reporters as the incident caused excitement for a period.
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Conrad N. Jordan
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Zunwerthal
Jordag
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Stuart Confident as Fight Nears in El Paso
Rides and bribes headline the El Paso scene as Dan Stuart remains confident that the boxing bout will occur on Mexican soil. Texas rangers increase to 32 under Adjutant Mabry while Mexicos rurales mass across the river. Ministers seek foreign mission talks with Governor Abumada and planners hope for a large turnout despite rough conditions. Col Lawler unable to attend due to family illness. James F. Rourke takes permanent stake of $10,000 with Austin of New York handling arrangements.
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Ivis
Jagrez
New York
Board of Foreign Missions S
Juares
Abumada
Col. Lawler
Houston
Maher Pizsimmone
el Pazo
James F.rourke
George Dixon
Sa Austin
Mr. O'stourke
Santa Fe Competition With Denver and New Mexico Lines
Reports from Albuquerque dated February 11 claim the Denver Rio Grande plans to enter New Mexico, competing with the Santa Fe. The line would connect with the old Santa Fe Southern, potentially link Colorado systems via a broad gauge, and create a short route to Albuquerque via Veta Pass, saving about forty miles.
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Hio Grande
Santa Fe
Santa Fe Southern
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San Luis Valley
Sanshin
California
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Allmquerque
Row in a Dive Ends With Brawl In Floyds Pines
A fight at Joe Floyd's dive near Floyds Pines on the pike escalated when Floyd struck coalmimer Jake Jobson in the right thigh with a bail. A free-for-all followed a brick dispute and gunfire marked the flare for a hasty retreat toward Wichita. Tickets sold Feb 15 to 19 for round trip return by the Santa Fe Route, valid to Feb 24.
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Shea Dies In Electric Chair At Troy New York
Bartholemew Shea was executed by electric chair for the March 1894 murder of Robert Ross in Troy. A priest administered the last rites as the current cycled through the chair, with the process lasting several moments before death was confirmed by the physicians.
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Bartholomiew Shea
Robert Ross
Shea
Ransom
President Taylor Pressing Bill for Normal Schools Aid
From Washington Feb 1 State Normal School President Taylor arrived to urge Congress to pass the Firt Hayes bill granting public land to state normal schools and other institutions. The proposal would transfer Port Hayes military reservation land to the agricultural college for an experimental station and set aside remaining land for settlement.
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State Normal Schools
Washburn Oratorical Fight Prompts Court Action
An injunction suit was filed in Judge Hazen's court to stop The Washburn Reporter from printing the state oratorical association. Ed Leland, son of a Republican boss, increased his stock in the association, shifting influence away from many members who own stock yet cannot vote. The dispute centers on who should vote as stockholders and whether the college should curb student media battles.
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Washburn College
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Reno Salt Plant in Reno Claims World’s Largest Wooden Tank
H F Blair and P Newbranud visit Reno to back Chas Fleischman owner of the Reno Salt plant. Fleischman invested $50,000 in the erection of a plant with the largest wooden tank in the world. The tank design will shift salt production to a tank system, replacing pans, and production is set to begin in two weeks.
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H. FE. Blair
P. Newbranud
Chas Fleichman
Cincionati
Me. Fleichman
Reno
Piaot
Cost of Prosecution in Reno County Courts
The Reno County costs of criminal prosecutions totaled 4035.53 dollars for the district and justice courts. The grand jury expense added 1765.50 dollars, highlighting the overall county expenditure on legal proceedings.
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Reno ‘County
Sale of Jewett's Stable Ends Breeder Career
East Arrona New York February 1. H C Jewett ships his entire stable of 112 horses to New York for auction next week. The move ends his long trotting career with years of financial disappointment. Notable consignments include Patchen Wickes sire of Joe Patcheo Turcé and Pavora Subscribs for the Jorman.
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N. Y
H. C. Jewett
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Patchen Wickes
Joe Patcheo
Turcé
Pearl Bryan murder inquest advances in Kentucky
Coroner Tingley of Campbell county begins testimony to establish how Pearl Bryan died. Sheriff Plummer says proof confirms identity and that death followed throat cutting. Dr Hey notes only a quart of blood found and suggests head removal occurred hours before burial. Cincinnati reports doubt about Indianapolis operation claim, while two girls identify possible suspects. Greencastle officials consider a $500 reward for the head, body to be buried once case concludes.
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Feb
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Four People Got Tickets To Cripple Creek At Discount Fares
A meeting of local board of passenger and ticket agents will discuss charges against Union Pacific City Ticket Agent Lewis for selling test class Cripple Creek tickets at $15.50 each to four local residents. Receipts issued from Topeka violated Eastern Passenger Association rules, risking a fine of 10 to 24 dollars per ticket.
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Cripple Creek
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Topeka
Estern
Calan Pacific
Kansas Field Club Prepares Insurance Rate Action
The Kansas Field club, a group of insurance company agents in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Indian Territory, met at the Costes in Kansas City on February 1. They discussed raising insurance rates in Kansas to cover a 2 percent tax and decided to pay the tax, sue to recover payments, and uphold the law. The group noted that some companies had already advanced rates to offset the tax.
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Kanessa
Griswold Park to Open With Electric Lights and Track Work
Wrenttra February 11. Griswold park will be opened to the public with improvements including levee repairs, measures against high water, about a dozen electric lights, and an amphitheater by the river. A one half mile bicycle track will be built inside the horse track in front of the grand stand. Chicago February 11. An extensive Illinois coal lands deal of about 11,000 acres is nearly complete by the New York and Chicago Syndicate, representing two major railways, the largest since the anthracite combination reorganization into the Reading syndicate.
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D Boal Combine
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Reading Syndicate
Water's Uprising Destroys Hillside Homes Into River
A sudden flood surge swept a hillside district, destroying multiple houses and sending water rushing through the area. Rescue teams worked amid debris as residents faced displacement and authorities assessing damage. Local officials warned of ongoing risks from rising waters and urged caution.
Train Plunges as Flood Drowns Woman on Franklin Hill
At dawn a massive wash of water from Caynhhoga River sweeped Franklin Avenue, washing away several houses and killing Mrs Ravey, 60, a one story home occupant. A New York Pennsylvania and Glia freight train struck by flood sent cars into the river. three workers survived, one conductor Binach Maloney was injured. Locals report multiple near drownings, including John Meiermott family and Cotter reclusive, as flood waters swept through the hilltop area causing deep gully washouts and structural collapses.
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Tren
Harry Watson
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Judge Johnson Objects To Unauthorized New York Trip Claim
Judge Johnson said Wednesday that a newspaper statement claiming he would go to New York was unauthorized and wrong. He arranged his New York business to avoid travel and stay home, arguing his political instinct says he will win the fight for national committeeman.
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Wday
New York
Johnson
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