Every Member of the Lawrence Wreck Crew Rescued
In Savannah on February 16 the crew of the wrecked steamer William Lawrence was rescued after hours at sea and exposure. Captain A. T. Willis and 13 men, separated from the ship near Port Royal, endured sleet and a snow storm while adrift off Capers Island and Huntington Island before being brought to safety and cared for.
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Savannah
Wiliam
Eaver
Sui Islands
South Carolina
A. T. Wilts
Port Royal Bar
We Cambria
Mate Heale
Veloce
Fort Mide
Capers Island
Bath
Port Royal
Springtime world train cards spur through sleepers Chicago to Texas
Railroads plan direct connections from Chicago to Roswell and Pecos Texas via Pembine through Newton. Roswell is touted as a future health resort with Pantandie Amarillo routes linked to Santa Fe and Pecos Valley lines. Through sleeper services are likely to extend from Chicago to Boswell and Newton as spring schedules unfold.
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Pantandie
Amarillo
Texas
Santa Fe
Pecos Valley
Wellington
Pashandle
Cit
Erranes
Boswell
Peons
Chicago
Newton
Gulf, Colorado
Panhandle
Thoswell
Completion of Pecos Valley links Kansas closer to New Mexico cattle ranges
Rail lines now under construction and opening extend Pecos Valley traffic from Roswell to Amarillo and beyond. Cattle from Texas and New Mexico will move via Amarillo junction to Kansas City and other markets, with new connections to the Santa Fe system. Travel times and schedule details for trains Nos. 1 and 2 are noted, including stations Amarillo, Roswell, Eddy, Pecos, and Fort Worth routes.
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Pecos Valley
Kansas
New Mexico
Santa Fe
N. M
Pecow Valley
Reide
Rotwell
Amarillo
Trafic
Eddy County
Calorade
Kansas City
Fort Worth
Port Worth
Southern Pacific
Panhandle City
Giles City
Pecos City
Texas
Amarillo Junction
Liberal, Kansas
Kanene City
Pecos Cormpany
Armimeilo
Roswell
Fick Island
Fuwweill
White Oaks
el Paso
Carson City
Hereford
Bovina
Guada
Pecos
Portales
Ken Rosewell
Hagerman
Eddy
Malaga
de Mekio
Antaritty
Sa Om
Moswell
Texas and Pacific
Leuven
Roewell
Atchison, Topeka Santa Fe
Santa Fe Night Mail Service Aimed At Texas Inconvenience
Brenham Tex Feb 16 Santa Fe proposes remedy for night train mail delays long caused by lack of postal clerks. Travelers complain orders mailed at night cannot be dispatched until daybreak. Postmaster Dwyer keeps office open late sending mail to Houston Galveston Milam a Texarkana Laredo division while smaller interurban routes miss the benefit. A plea to Fort Worth official Mr Gaines prompts action, with prospects that night service will be inaugurated if efforts succeed.
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Santa Fe
Texas
Brenham
Tex
Santa Fe Railway
Dwyer
Port Worth
SM Gaines
Accident Insurance Sold On Santa Fe By Maryland Casualty
General Manager Frey of the Santa Fe announces that on March 1 the Maryland Casualty Co will acquire the right to sell accident insurance tickets to Santa Fe passengers, replacing Travelers Insurance which held the franchise. The shift will involve ticket sales by solicitors and affects the Central Branch as Missouri Pacific considers its future.
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Maryland Casualty Co
Frey
Santa Fe Today
Maryland Casualty Company
Wuld
Travelers’ Insurance Company
Httle
Rail Line Bets on Missouri Pacific Denver Link
The Missouri Pacific seeks to extend the Central Branch from Stevtkin t Hogue by thirty six miles to connect with the Union Pacific and Rock Island main lines, aiming for a faster Missouri River to Denver route and Colorado business. Burlington rebuilds Atchison and Nebraska line from Lincoln to Atchison, costing about one hundred thousand dollars, with work starting immediately and trains to run during reconstruction.
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Union
Fock Island
Denver
Missouri Pacific
Missouri River
Colorado
Atchison
Atchison, Omaha
Buriington
Atchison & Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebth
Atchison, Kan
Ind
Mort
Tts
Burlington
Inter
New York Women Form Society to End Wearing Birds
New York women announced a new group the Society for Abolishing the Wearing of Birds to combat cruelty in fashion. Led by President Mia Adella Getavia Clouston the group aims to influence through clubs and organizations and plans to meet in Washington to discuss ties with the National Congress of Mothers. Membership is $10 with bird motif certificates.
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New York
Audubon Society
Mia
Adella Getavia Clouston
Society of
American Humriane Educational Society
Siow
Clouston
Washington
Emile D. Martin
National Congress of Mothers
Philbe A Hansford
Virginia Topham
Helen M. Esaton
Rochelle Park
Dramatic Events at Crawford Theater This Week
The Marshall band concert returns tonight at the Crawford theater with last night’s program repeated. Prof. L T Dyche of the state university lectures Friday and Saturday on Arctic adventures and wilderness expeditions. Lincoln J Carters scenic production The Heart of Chicago plays Tuesday night at the Crawford theater.
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Crawford Theater
L. T. Dyche
The
State University
Arctic
Lincoln J. Carters
Chicago
Schley's Secretary Takes Charge of Chicago Naval Station
Chicago February 16 Lieutenant B J Wells Jr arrives to command the naval recruiting station and branch hydrographic offices. He previously served as Admiral Schley's private secretary on the Brooklyn. Commander Holman Vail returns to retirement as new orders open a supply chain for Cuba bound lumber and nails.
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Chicago
B. J. Wells, Jr
Naval
Spain
Liieutenant Wells
Admiral Schrey
Sas
Brooklyn
Holman Vail
Palmer
Army Headquarters
Roe
Cuba
Havana
Keep Courts Permanent Bill Sparks House Fight
A debate over an appellate court bill rocked the house during the early legislature. The measure would permanentize appellate courts and extend judge terms from two to four years, drawing fierce opposition from lawyers and lawmakers. Supporters argued relief to the supreme court, while opponents warned of disrupting the court system and delaying justice. The bill was laid over for a future date amid heated exchanges.
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Supreme Court
Harper
Fairchild
Scott
Mason
House
Adams
Sedgewick
Grattan
Dawes
McKeever
Lawrence
Wheatley
Wheeler
Wise
Witnenses
Senator Lewemne backs county telephone bill in Kansas
A Kansas senate bill promoted by Senator Lewemne would allow counties and cities to require residents to adopt telephone systems or cooperate with neighboring areas. The measure, supported by a Grange letter citing low costs and extensive networks, passed the senate by an almost unanimous vote.
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Lewemne
Kansas
Senate
Tewelling
Geo F. Beil
The
Grange
Central Statio
Lewelling Takes A Nap In Prohibition Debate
In a Prohibition debate the senator Lewelling nodded off, waking only as Senator Ryan urged him to hear the speech from Atchison. The scene featured jeers and a sharp exchange about liberty and suspension of remarks, highlighting tension in the chamber.
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Lewelling
Gars
Ryan
Sedewick
Atchison
Atchison Ie
Uberty
Senator Batterys Bad Luck in Wheat Speculation
A Marion county Senator Batter, a Florence banker, allegedly lost about $16000 in Kansas City wheat trades last year. The report claims he speculated through the National Bank of Commerce of Kansas City led by Dr Woods, who supposedly could help him recover but failed to save him.
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Batter
Marion County
Florence
Kansas City Board of Trade
Battey
National Bank of Commerce of
Kansas City
Dr. Woods
Senator Battey Wheat Futures Collapse and Loss
Senator Battey bought options on 2,000,000 bushels of wheat, mortgaging margins as prices fell. He sought $10,000 from the Bank of Commerce, learning Dr. Woods was unavailable and lenders required consent. The wartime money crunch and a lack of funds led to a large net loss, with an estimated Missed profit of around $1,000,000.
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Senator Battey
Dr. Woods
Dr.Woods
Bank of Commerce
Lr. Woods
W. A. Hale
Woods Rn Rely
Rult
Ule
Flatte
Battey
New Banking Law Aims to Curb Bank Officers Borrowing Safeguards
The hour banking committee has completed a new banking bill re enacting existing laws with added provisions. Officers may not borrow more than 35 percent of bank capital and all officer loans require two thirds director approval. Banks must publish year start deposits over 36 and unclaimed deposits go to the state school fund if owners cannot be found.
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Salter
Forgery Bill Killed in House Tue Night
Senator Anderson saw his bills fail in the house as the forgery and false entries measures stalled. Captain Seaton led the debate, sought legal explanation, then moved to strike the entering clause, with the motion passing percent to 31.
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Senator Anderson
Ubeote
Lincoln
Captain Seaton
Bill to name holidays dies in House action
The house committees of the whole ruthlessly killed Senator Andersor's bill to make Pebeairy 32 Abraham Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday. It is the first bill rejected after Senate passage. An amendment to insert July 4 Christmas day and New Year's day as holidays was opposed, but a motion to strike the enacting clause carried, killing the measure.
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House
Andersor
Abraham Lincoln
Senate
Stott of
Elk
Belidays
Grattan
Flanselly
Chase
House 18 CE CENEROUS and University Funding
The state university benefited in the House with Menney of Lawrence as Ways and Means chair guiding favorable action. A bill reimbursing Lawrence citizens for $10,000 advanced to the university became law. House committee recommends $300,000 in new appropriations including $5,000 for a fire protection project and $240,000 for two years maintenance, with maintenance funds up by about $200,000 from two years ago.
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State University
Menney
Lawrence
House
Fairchild
Axainse Tien
State Normal Receives 90000 as Allocations Detailed
The state normal receives 90000 in appropriations while the state university has secured similar funds. House committees recommend 90.50 percent of the total, with 370.00 set for maintenance over two years, 16000 for a new boiler house, 1000 for a janitors house, and 31500 for a fire proof and safe facility.
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State University
Builer
Quantrell Raid Bonds Authorized By Legislature
The house committee recommends passage of a bill authorizing 77000 state refunding bonds to the permanent school fund to pay Quantrell raid claims. The bonds were issued to cover those claims and matured nearly two years ago, but no appropriation has been made and payment defaulted.
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House
Permanent School Fund
Bills Listed for Passage in Senate Action
Several measures were approved for passage including Seaver's bill regulating mortgages and related securities, Shishley's amendment allocating 265000 for building state institutions, a 240000 appropriation for a central state project, a bill aiding a Mother Bicker dyke home at Elsworth, Rogers' bill granting 45650 for Beloit Girls Industrial School, and Reser's proposal to disorganize repopulated school districts.
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Seaver
Beloit Reser
Confusion at Senate Sessions Over Visitor Order
Confusion noted at senate sessions with visitors urged to “preserve order” or face exclusion. The record mentions attendance by a number of prominent figures and a directive to maintain decorum during deliberations.
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Fae Eae
Barge Crowna of
Vise
Senate advances bill to settle grain inspection dispute
An appropriation bill to resolve a quarrel between State Auditor Cole and the state grain inspector over January grain inspection fees was introduced in the Senate on Wednesday afternoon by the Ways and Means Committee led by Forney. The document notes prior explanations in the Journal and references other unrelated notices and rental ads appearing in the same passage.
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Cole
Senate
Ways Aid Means
Forney
Wil
Yeeter
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American Steam Laundry
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Agrigultural Journal and Advertiser
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Geo W. Stansfield
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A J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
Sen. Battey
NEW Banking Law
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State Normal
Quantrell
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Swedish Movement Institute
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Scott & CO
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Armen Som
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POR Sale
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IL C. Boot
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W. W. Gillerpie
Io Journal Bisiletine
Darling CO
Amber Star
Fred C Fagercrans
Jewsky
Topeka Transfer CO
F. P. Bacon
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