State Charities Board To Seek Supreme Court Ruling
The State Board of Charities plans to take the issue to the Supreme Court to determine the railroad board’s power over switching charges. Attorney General will begin proceedings to compel Kickapoo Railway to switch coal to the asylum at rates set by the commissioners. The board argues other railroads lack power to dictate rates. the case mirrors a prior ruling but may reach the highest court for final decision.
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Aupreme
Attatley General
Witch Coal
Rock Island Vampaor
Tetwka
Feahaanie Perceedibes
Bois
North Toppka
Bevlum
Shane
Court of Tast
EUNSTON FOR GOVERNOR FINGERED IN GOP DYNAMICS
In Anderson county HH Fanston is a Republican candidate for governor. Rumors say he has not officially announced but is actively pursuing support across the state. A power struggle links Fanston, Congressman FB, and Jack Harris as they realign to back or oppose the new bid.
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HH Fanston
Anderson County
Tcket
Mfr
Panston
Praclic
Wil Ben
A. lePherion
Weg
Funston
Punston
Reeand
Jack Harris
Tun
Fraud Scandals Tie Morrill Administration to Two More Frauds
The Populist state central committee assigns Bob Semple and George Evans to probe Morrill administration records. They report two new frauds tied to contracts and payments for non existent work on building projects, with $400 alleged for window work and improper charges on unspecified carpentry. Both men claim records show inflated costs and non performed services.
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Bob Semple
George Evans
Morrill
Ned Semple
Otice
George H. Evans
State Centrol
Morr
Morritt
Symple
Evens
Evans
Jefferson Birthday Celebration Plans in Washington
Thomas Jefferson’s birthday anniversary will be celebrated on April 18 by the Democratic club with a meridian dinner in the city. Hassan will be the principal speaker this year. He has accepted an invitation from President Chwyncey Htack. The national association Democratic clubs is now fully organized and will likely carry forward the Jefferson celebration with renewed sentiment. Spence will represent the dinner. Kené Wicbers, merchant, 733 Kansas, first place clothes for East.
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Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Nations
Hrran
Chwyncey Htack
Demeratte Clabs
Betty Thoeuuehly
Wturo
Spinci Weil
Alaska Law Proposals Shape Public Lands Rights Bill
Senator Carter's committee reports favorably a bill granting right of way to railroads while limiting land grants to prevent monopolies. The measure preserves navigation rights, sets forty acre land sale caps for posts, and allows government purchase for railways at cash value. Amendments expand governor powers, establish three courts, and authorize US commissioners with limited jurisdiction. The bills omit alcohol licensing in the territory.
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Carter
Wien
Ae Ee
Berathr Carter
Territorial
Alaska
United States Court
Cour
United States
Orenn
Marahale
Destruction of Battleship In Havana Harbor Sparks Newspaper Rush
Morning papers race to publish the Havana harbor battle destruction story with Kansas City Journal leading in two columns while Kansas City Star and others issue shorter reports. Atchison paper reports widespread rush for copies as Journal dominates initial coverage.
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Kansas City Journal
Maine
Havana Harbor
Kansas City Star
Kansan City
Atchison
Journal
Atchison Globe
Riots at Port Arthur strike over wages and race
Beaumont Texas February reports a stevedores strike at Port Arthur after ship agents refuse 40 cents per hour, sparking labor unrest and fears of bringing in African American workers. Sheriff Langham called. efforts to recruit Black labor prove fruitless as tensions rise.
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Tex
Port Arthur
Galveston
New Orleans
Stevedore
Sheriff Langham
Afloat on Ice Report from Gulf of Wintand
A flotilla broke adrift during a February snowstorm off the east coast of the Gulf of Wintand. The drifting ice carried 80 Rahermen and several horses toward the sea, after a report received from Helsingston.
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Helsingston
Gulf of Wintand
Wolves Attack Men in Wisconsin Land Hunter Experience
Wolves plague Morse Wisconsin with depredations as residents report aggressive packs along the river. A hunter narrowly escaped a wolf attack while tracking tracks and sightings, as others note wolves roaming in groups of ten to fifteen. The Sixth District Republican convention date is set for Colby March 10 to select a congressional candidate. A testimonial claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured consumption after other treatments failed. Trial bottles are offered at Ewitt and Holiday’s Drug.
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Wis
Morse
Thomas Meredith Yetterilly
Willee
Republican Committee
Sixth Congressional District
Colby
Smith Center
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Chilhont
Dr. King
Caldas
Ewitt & Holiday's Drug
Tale of a Hat and a Humble Gesture of Forgiveness
A story centers on Lillian who sits on a hat and contemplates a planned apology. She weighs sending a note to Jack Fitzpatrick, Harvard instructor, and drafts letters that reveal mischief, pride, and eventual reconciliation. Readers follow arcing letters, fashion, and a dinner where engagement consequences emerge.
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Ito
Lillian
Dean Miss @rawant
Mies Beckman
Ms. Loomtammord
Jack
Dean Mins Stewart
Mones
Jack Fizeco
Agin
Masons
Loomises
Abe
Messanger
Lilian
Drae
Moore
Gertrude E Keeley
Chicago
Tritmne
Help Wanted Classifieds Offer In Topeka State Journal
The Topeka State Journal urges readers to submit Situations Wanted ads with limits of up to thirty lines or twenty words per line, accepted before certain Saturday morning deadlines. Advertising costs five cents per line, with a weekly rate of twenty cents per line per week. notices mention affordable classifieds and local circulation claims.
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Topeka
Kansas
Topeka State Journal
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