Fragmented World News Roundup Mixes Policy and Quirks
A garbled selection of international and domestic notes touches on voting suppression in Louisiana and North Carolina, Central Pacific finances, Aguinaldo agents, and a proposed Nicaragua canal. It also surveys legislator pay in Greece, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and England, noting wide disparities and occasional unpaid status.
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AvAtia
Prenen
Greece
Germany
Belgium
Chambter OF Representatives
Partues
Spain
Cortes
Switzerland
Council of States
Tower House
Italy
England
How They Advance Wages at American Steel and Wire
The Boston Transcript reports a wage rise at American Steel and Wire followed by higher ice and wire nail prices due to demand. Company reps say dividends remain intact while costs of manufacture and government fees are addressed. Capable consolidation of plants and 50 traveling salesmen are cited as enabling salary economies.
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Boston
Dss
Trusts and labor market fears curb public benefits
The article condemns a proposed trust as harming public interest and worsening an overcrowded labor market. It argues that competition is stifled, carpentry and wire fencing costs rise, and farmers face higher expenses. Experts warn the plan will hinder export growth and impose greater burdens on builders and landowners.
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Agein
Fea
New York Wort Praises Topeka Humorist Ironquill
The New York Word lauds Topeka man Ironquill for a volume of humorous verses enjoyed in London and praised by critics. George Cary Eggleston signs the review noting the work’s wide circulation and novelty, likening it to discovering Joaquin Miller for English readers.
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New York
Geo
Eugene Ware
London
Thas
Loméon
Landen
Joaquin Miler
New Wesson
George Cary Eggleston
Whisky Dealers Plan Independent Trust Challenge
Wholesale and retail liquor dealers in New York move to organize the Wine and Whisky Trading Company with $1,004,000 stock and $1,000 bonds to counter the whisky trust. The plan calls for an independent distillery and a committee pairing five wholesalers with five retailers to control the new entity. Subscriptions become effective after $700,000 is raised, with all stock fully paid and no watered shares or bad accounts.
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New York
The
Wine and Whisky Trading Company
Henry J, Lily, Wes
John Wt. W. Meyer
Albert Wi Let
Henry von Linden
Christopher BP. Goode
Henry Kroeger
Henry Wellbrook
Diedrich Knate
John Selsen- Weber
J. P. Friedhott
Wholesale
Deters
Euys
Widow of Zach Chandler Dies in Detroit
Mrs Zachariah Chandler widow of the famous statesman died Sunday afternoon after months of infirmities. Born Tititia Dogzias in BajAmore she lived in New York during her first marriage and spent later years in Ellsworth Maine with her son in law Senator Eugene Hale’s family. She was noted as a social entertainer in Washington during Senator Chandler’s career and was beloved for her gentle disposition.
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Detroit
Zachariah Chandler
Brichigan Statesman
Fnally
Chandler
Tetitia Dogzias
Weber
New York
Channer
Washington
Ellsworth
Unis
Eugene Hale
Maine
Chandier
Women Ready to Discuss City Campaign at Mass Meeting
A women’s mass meeting is set for tomorrow at 72 Kansas Avenue in the ruins of the former Ty eet by Prot We Dabien. The session, at 3 pm, will discuss the city campaign and how women can contribute to campaign organizing and future efforts.
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Kansas Avenue
Tupelis
Potomac Rising Flood Threat Amid Potomac River Breakup
Flood risk grows in Washington as Potomac river ice breakup looms. Heavy snowmelt from headwaters raises river level about one foot, threatening to jam at Langley Bridge and cut the only rail link between District and Virginia if rain continues. River men warn a flood is likely without sustained relief.
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Washington
Potomar
Mounains
Ie Potomac
Lou Uridge
District
Virginia
Forth
White Teidge Mountains
Prominent Chetopa Citizen Arrested in Chicago on Fraud Charges
Robert Simons, president of Neosho Valley Investment at Chetopa, Kane, arrested in Chicago on request of Sheriff Disch of Gawego Charity for alleged fraudulent real estate transactions. Ex-Gov Thon Mietoher of Missouri suffered a stroke at Wilferd's hotel, moved to Emergency hospital. recovery unlikely. Armour contributes $750,000 to Armour Institute endowment fund.
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Chetopa
Kane
Chicago
Robert Simons
Neosho Valley
In- Vesta
Wee
Tnseh
Gawego Charity
Kun Rus
Red Estate
Sherif Disch
Kansas
Fistcher
Washington
Mietoher
Mineouri
Wilferd
Uex
Armour
Covaco
Philip D- Armour
Apmour Institute
Combination Safe Knob Twirled Open by Luckless Thief
Wichita reports a string of fortunate thieves who unlocked a Frisco era safe by trial and error. The tiny safe yielded 3 and 5 cent stories and stamps worth about $6.78 after the inexpert plunderers dumped its contents. Postmaster Rever, in charge, had locked up tight just before the break in. Nearby Seneca records a smallpox case that could spread.
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Wichita
Hi City
Andover
Revera Gon
Aidls Hady
Durelar
Kansas
Dr. Re Ver
Cason Sues Burton Stock Car For 10900 Damages
John W. Cason filed a district court suit against Burton Stock Car Company seeking 10900 in damages. He alleges injury while repairing a roof, claiming negligence caused a serious injury and includes medical and hospital bills. The action names the firm Amidon 4 C as attorneys and dates back to January 1 prior year.
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Wichita
District
John W. Cason
Burton
Jas
Amidon 4 C
Petiton
Dlaincitf
Wba Cason
Jacumry
J. Far
Cason
Mpany
Atchison Man Charged With Obtaining Money Under False Pretenses
In Atchison County, HH Ekeum faces a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The Symne Grocery Co of Atchison, a victim in the case, claims losses of several thousand dollars. Excam, once a Reserve Run businessman, fled to Mexico years ago with ill gotten funds and was recently arrested there and returned to Kansas awaiting trial.
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Atchison, Hec
Hh, Ekeum
Atchison County
Symne Grocery Company
Atchison
Ikeate
Excam
Mexico
Hiviten
Kan
Axline Leasing The Cresset To Otis Lorton
Otis I Lorton of Mound City has leased the Medicine Lodge Cresset from M Axtine proprietor and editor. Lorton formerly worked with the paper and is rumored to seek a federal post. Axline led the Seventh district Republican central committee during Chester J Longs campaign last fall.
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Otis I. Lorton
Mound City
Medicine Lodge
M. Axtine
Medicine Lodge Cresset
Otis L. Lorton
Cresset
Axline
Republican Central Committee
Chester J. Long
Two Kansas Women Seek Husbands in Kansas City Vanishing
Mrs William Snyder and Mrs Thomas Campton of Pittsburg Kansas search for absent husbands who promised positions in a packing house. They arrived in Kansas City by Missouri Pacific train with 20 cents in cash and no letters delivered. Depot authorities provide relief as police continue the investigation.
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Kansas City
William Snyder
Thomas Campton
Pittsburg
Kan
Union Depot
Carleton
Brutal husband jailed after assault on wife in Abilene
Marshal from Bolomen, Alfred Keakie, was brought to Abilene to face charges after a man accused of kicking and beating his wife nearly to death. The case involves threats of bodily harm and a state citizens' response.
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Bolomen
Uprom
Abilene
Marshal Butcher
Alfred Keakie
Norton Camp M W A Banquet Praised By Community
Norton February 20 The annual social and banquet of Norton camp M W A was praised as one of the finest such events. The program featured talks by members, recitations, music and singing. Afterward a supper was served at long tables and many Woodmen and their wives and visitors joined in the meal.
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Norton Camp
Oeiebrates
Norton
Nor
Banquet closes Mason week at Abdullah Temple session
In Leavenworth the Mason week ends with Abdullah Temple of the Mystic Shrine ceremonial and banquet session under Imperial dispensation. Novices were guided through desert imagery by the Red Fez wearers while nobles from other temples attended. The official 1599 divan lists Atwood as potentate and Godard as chief rabban among many officers.
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Leavenworth
Abdullah
Mystic Shrine
Ethulbert FL Alten
Temple
John H. Atwood
Clarence C. Godard
Rabban
H.W. Waynant
Edward W. Osgood
A. Rose
Tremaister
Peter J. Preeling
John D. Edmond
John
Lawrence U Football Manager Election Recounted
In a fraternal field at Kane University the football manager selection for the next year ended with Pearl D. Decker chosen after rival J C Battermore and F R Moulton maneuvered for athletic board influence. Moulton withdrew and Decker, a Park College graduate from Wesleyan circles, was elected.
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Lawrence
Kanes University
Pearl D. Decker
J.C. Battermore
F. R. Moulton
Battermore
Moulton
Sapbert
Athletic Board
Decker
Deckar
College Shales
Park Wollege
Weswierer
Fueewae
Smallpox Cases Raise Alarm in Seneca Community
In Seneca the 48 year old son of Dr. W F Troughton has contract ed smallpox. The residence is quarantined and the doctor treats several Adams township cases. The son drove his father to patients and faced exposure. the city fears a wider outbreak.
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Seneca
Fran Troughton
W. F. Troughton
Troughton
Adams Township
Young Troughton
Galena mine owner dead in North Empire region
J. B. Graham, wealthy mine investor and owner of a three eighths share in the Silver Phime and a fourth in a Galena Lead and Zinc ground, died after a brief illness at the Alta hotel. He had no will or known relatives and moved from Colorado five years ago where he owned a Silver Plume stake. The obituary notes his lumber business background and absence of family.
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Galena
Grahham
Rines
Alta Hotel
North Empire
Galena Lead and Zinc Company
Colorado
Troops to Stay in Cuba Postponed by General Brooke
Washington dispatch reports Major General Brookes urged delaying the Cuban troop withdrawal. Brooke favors keeping forces until the Cuban army disbands, with aims to send home many soldiers before rain season but withdraw the Two Hundred Second New York after peace treaty ratification. General Sternberg notes no new Cuban health reports beyond public ones.
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Cuba
Brooke
New York
Herald
Washington
Wmotis
Sternberg
Royal Yacht Enchantress to Replace Wood Vessels
London reports Queen Victoria will soon see a 4600 ton steel royal yacht built at Pembroke Dockyard to replace the wooden Osborne and other craft. The screw-driven 420 foot ship, with three funnels and masts, will be richly fitted and christened by a princess, possibly to be named Enchantress or Britannia, with launching slated for early summer.
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London
Queen Victoria
Isle of Wight
Osborne Castle
Hohenzollern
Pembroke Dockyard
Osborne
Enchantress
Gillett Case Turmoil Builds as Troxel Quarrel Emerges
February 20. Reporters note a falling out between Grant C. Gillett the Kansas cattle king and attorney C R Troxel after a heated dispute in Chihuahua. Troxel reportedly left in anger as talks of a vast conspiracy and $50000 kickback circulate. Stockyard men hint more details will emerge, while others fear financial fallout for innocent parties.
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Troxel
Kansas City
Grant C. Gillett
Kansas Brass Band
Old Mexico
Gillett
C. KR
Pro
Hye
New Prohibition Law Passes Senate Then Referred in House
A prohibition bill passed the Senate ten days ago and was recommended for passage by the House temperance committee. The Dil arrived Friday and went to the committee Saturday. it was promptly recommended back. The bill allows county attorneys to question suspects before a justice of the peace rather than before the county attorney, shifting power away from the county attorney.
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Senate
House
Comittee of Temperance
Per
Inchig
Justice of the Peace
Barber Bill Faces House Committee Amendments
The barber bill reappeared in the house committee of the whole with senate amendments. Dawes urged returning it to the house with a passing recommendation while Stanley proposed a health board inspection substitute, but was ruled out of order after a prior substitute. Jaquins finally moved to print and recommend the bill for passage with amendment and debate. A pension of 5 000 dollars is noted for Wm J related to a Dricklaver case amid references to past state payments and Kerrny county.
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House
Senate
Dawes
Stanley
State Board of Health
Johnston
Keatey
Dricklaver
Kerrny County
St Paul Clerk Fends Off Post Office Burglar
W H Gresham head clerk at St Peter post office woke to a window intrusion early today. The burglar fired five shots but Gresham fired back wounding him slightly and overpowered the intruder. He marched the suspect to jail with a night policeman chivvying along. The prisoner identified himself as Charles Valen Ver He. Gresham is a nephew of the late Secretary of State Walter Gresham.
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St. Paul
Minn
St. Peter, Minn
St. Petera
W. H. Gresham
Gresham
Charles Valen- Ver
Gresherm
Walter
Grand Lodge Meeting Forecast and Delegation Plans
An attempt to gather peers and leaders for a special meeting is described. The agenda includes a commercial link and a special session to discuss specific authorities and duties. A delegation will present to the committee on the event date and prepare for associated responsibilities.
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Gregd
Ferris
Sam Jones Scores in Hopkinsville Revival Indictment Binged
Sam Jones closes revival in Hopkinsville as 200 Kentucky whiskey sellers indicted. Report notes strong crowds, the event nicknamed a “mission” and linked to a crackdown on illicit whiskey, with the largest single bounty of indictments in Kentucky history. Also mentions federal joint sessions and regional railway amalgamation talks pending.
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Kentucky
Hopkinsville
Sam Jones
Gearby
Kansas City Return $2.00 Fare Noted On Route
Special post telegraph transcript details a Kansas City fare of two dollars and a note about a Teck Tsland route. Indictments connected to Governor Tentwe are reported with minimal explanation. The piece mentions the Virden cull epioers and a route via Hock Ise Foute.
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Kansas
Tanner
Thay
Gino
Tentwe
Mery Whlen
Kansas City
Topeka Stea m Laundry Ad Offers Cleaning Service
A local laundry advertises rag and blanket cleaning services in Topeka. It invites customers to mail or bring rags art squares ingrain and rag carpets for cleaning and lists phone contact 283 for inquiries.
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Topeka
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Topeka State Journal
Frank P Maclennan
Deny Cittan
Carrier
zaRil
Eekly Editioe
A. Frank Richardson
Mgr
Alger
Rchey
Sampeton
Bill WW O
Tom Jonowon
Carnecie
North Carolina
Bilssouri Lgislator
Central Pacific
Nicaragua Canal
Morgan
Aguinaldo
Shees
United States
National Farmers' Party
Kansan
Nicarague Canal
Philadelphia
Jedelphia
Ironquill
New York World
America
Zach Chandler
Potomac
Kansas News
Postoffice
Wichita Man
Burton Car Company
Tait
Kansas-Nebraska
Seocam
Grocery Company
Festi D. Decker
Hood
Som
Beat
Co. M. 20Th Kansas
Fussell Majorater
J.C. Ruppenthal
Hiis
H.C. Ruppenthal
Manila
Graham
Salina
Fred Holton
W. J. Shoemaker
Dodsworth & Co
Mr. Shoemaker
MacPherson
McPherson
Farmers’ National Bank
Farmers’ and Merchants
Marquette State Bank
Hiram Williams
Victoria
Furman
Furman’s
Ww. H. Gresham
Hartford Bicycles
Topeka Cycle Co
Grand Lodge
AO. O. W
Canad
Tnyorth
Huntington Reade
Central Pacific Reabomd
Lorden
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