New Oil Bill Faces Standard Oil Lobby at State House
Wearisome struggle against trusts gains a new factor as a gasoline inspection provision vies in Topeka. The Standard Oil lobby opposes the bill while auditor Cate and Representative Wheitley advocate keeping inspection powers to the state and revenue flow, citing fees and enforcement as central issues.
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Lobbying in the Senate Over Gasoline Inspection Bill
In Topeka Standard Oil representatives from Kansas City and St. Joe arrived to pressure lawmakers against a gasoline inspection bill. The group argues the bill harms their interests and aims to defeat it, warning that amendments should be discouraged. A new lamp selling gasoline blends is on sale in Topeka as public debate over fuel inspection intensifies with lobbying activity in the senate.
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Governor Stanley to bid farewell with legislators
Governor Stanley plans a farewell reception for lawmakers at his offices one week from tomorrow night. The event will be formal and held as members prepare to go home, giving the chief executive and Mrs. Stanley a chance to meet many who have not yet seen them.
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Senate Adopts Resolution to Locate Additional Institutions
The senate session Wednesday afternoon ended with approval of a resolution endorsing two new portal schools. A Beraltide bill introduced items at Atchison. Titus at Marper offered an amendment to the measure.
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Debated Normal School Plan Fails While Asylum Option Favored
In a tense session Cole from Netaha urged establishing a new normal school. The amendment failed after a spiraled debate though the original resolution passed. Senator Lewelling criticized the adoption saying the normal school would be sacrificed for the asylum plan and warned supporters of potential disappointment.
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Senate adjourning incident ends Lamb bill defeat
An amusing scene as Senator Lamb, in charge of a gas bill, faced a sudden reversal when the measure failed amid a call of the absentees. The chamber’s vote swung against the bill, prompting a tense moment and a lighthearted remark as the roll call continued.
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Novel Valentine Presented an Opera Singer at Dioner New York
A provocative Valentine party at Mrs Eames Stores in Dioner New York featured an undraped pickaninny novelty on a silver salver. The mysterious sender remained unnamed while guests reacted with astonishment as a pastry play and a small American flag prompted light comedy. The event crowned the evening as the crown feature alongside plans for a Cupid-themed sculpture by Mrs Storve's husband.
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Standard Oil plans big gas assets sale in Kansas
A Joplin report says Standard Oil will close a major sale this week in Tela Kansas. Key assets include Lanyon interests and Robert Lanyon's Sons with Palmyra CHL as buyer. The deal aims at cash proceeds not less than 2 million dollars, labeling the assets as world’s largest natural gas reservoirs.
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Pursuing Mr Frey and a Swirl of Receivership Rumors
The Pittsburg Tribune reports rumors that J J Prey of the Santa Fe was named receiver for the Pittsboro Gulf railroad, a claim denied by Prey who says no such appointment occurred and that he has not been notified by the court. The chatter has unsettled Mr Brey and persists in various forms.
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Colored soldiers coming home aboard transport ships
The War Department announced the transport Minnewasks sails from Tampa for Nuevitas with a load of animals. The Twenty-third Colored Regiment will be carried to Newport after detouring via Saminees and Guba as part of the homeward movement of troops.
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Proposals for Revised Postal Offense Laws Prompt Action
Washington reports the draft codification of United States criminal and penal laws now includes substantial changes to postal offenses. The postmaster general urges swift enactment, lauding Assistant Attorney General Barrett and noting penalties expand for mail depredations, concealment, and failures to deliver mail.
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Postal Service Revisions Tighten Marred Stamp Provisions
The document notes consolidations and amendments to postal law including sections on removal and reuse of stamps, penalties for postmasters selling stamps beyond jurisdiction, and measures addressing obscene material and misappropriation of postal funds. It outlines changes to align with Supreme Court rulings and expands protections to money or property under post office control.
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Sterling Collier Safe After Snowstorm, Prepares for Boston
The collier Sterling is reported safe at the Delaware breakwater after a fierce snowstorm drove the ship down to Henlopen shoal and nearly caused wreck. Capt Selfridge’s telegram at 7:35 last night noted a delayed departure while anchors and full steam fought the gale. The vessel reached port tonight exhausted and frostbitten, with Tern weather forcing plans to Boston or New York.
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Morgan Tries Again on Nicaragua Canal as Rider
In the senate Senator Morgan offers the Nicaragua canal bill as a rider to the river and harbor bill. The measure is referred to the committee on commerce. The wording mirrors the Hepburn bill, with some modifications, and awaits further action.
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Auditorium Bill Moves Forward in Topeka Calendar
The Topeka auditorium bill, already advanced to the head of the calendar by Representative Makeever, will be taken up when the body begins considering tonal bills. No opposition to the bill is anticipated.
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All Captains of Cervera Fleet Will Be Court Martialed
Madrid reports that the surviving captains of Spanish ships destroyed at Santiago de Cuba and Manihi bay by the American fleets will face court martial. The story notes a push by the House committee on political rights of women to passage of a bill requiring the governor to appoint one woman to the State board of charities.
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Daily Fight on the Right of Gen. King's Position
A large enemy force was spotted on the right of Brig. Gen. Kings position near San Pedro Macati. The brigade formed and, after exchanging volleys, drove the insurgents into the jungle. Marines and volunteers pressed toward Pateros and San Pedro Macati, with gunboats clearing the Pasig river area. European diplomacy and illness chatter follow, with Harris of Kansas and other soldiers reported wounded or alive in mixed summaries.
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NO FURTHER ADVANCE AT MANILA REPORT
Manila Feb 16 The American line reached the natural defenses of Manila and has made no further advance troops are encamped along the line Scouting parties met the enemy near Paranaque with exchanges of fire Trooper Wittwerk was wounded in the right arm The cruiser Buffalo fired four small shells at a party of the enemy
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Cruiser’s Sea Yacht Mounts Battery at Paranaque
Reports say a cruiser mounted a battery near Paranaque last night and the enemy withdrew their guns. Brutus and Romulus arrived from Toto with limited news as Americans clear vessels and assume port control. Rebels burned records before vacating the town and interior Filipinos are said to be in straits and quarrelling amid cut communications.
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Cebu Next: American Move In Philippines
Washington dispatch says Gen Otis aims to occupy Cebu the third major Philippine city. Miller’s troops were landed at Iloilo but delays forced a shift. First Tennessee garrison Cebu while ships assess ports. Cebu, capital of its island, rises as a mercantile center with hemp sugar coal nearby and a rich colonial history.
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A Terrific Norther Rips Jamaica Coast
Kingston Jamaica February 18 A terrific norther and heavy rain bring floods along the northern coast from Annete Bay to Montego Bay Monday through Wednesday causing damage to shipping wharves railroads cattle and cultivation no fatalities reported Gas and Water Famine Springfield Missouri February 16 burst mains halt gas service and flood nearly all water pipes due to extreme cold weather One More Gunboat Baracoa Cuba February 16 Baracoa sunken in Mayak river raised and towed to port for repair within ten days to sail again Berlin February 1K The Bundesrat passes meat inspection bill Chicago February 16 Kansas possible showers this afternoon tonight and Friday with variable winds
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At The Hub Of His Cabinet Are In Boston Today
In Boston today the cabinet members designated to this assignment gather for meetings and briefings. Officials from multiple departments attend as part of a scheduled visit to discuss policy, logistics, and regional concerns with local leaders and federal representatives.
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McKinley Visits Boston For Home Market Club Dinner
President McKinley arrives in Boston with cabinet members and key officials to attend a Home Market Club dinner. A large crowd fills the station area as the party proceeds to the Hotel Touraine after a morning schedule including a legislature visit and a breakfast with the Commercial club. Public enthusiasm runs high as locals line the streets to greet the presidential party.
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Consul General Appointment. Whinell to Haiti post
San Diego reports Antonio W. Whinell has been notified as consul general for British Honduras and will depart for the post in a few days. Telegrams cover assorted brief items from across the U.S. and Europe, including shipments, wrecks, deaths, and event postponements.
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Ten Firemen Hurt In Baltimore Barrel Company Fire
A wall collapsed during a small blaze at the Baltimore Barrel Company building injuring ten firefighters. The ladder they stood on gave way as the wall fell, trapping and wounding the crew amid the fire fight.
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