Rewards for ponds bill aims to spur reservoir building
Texees to bee taken of those farmers who construct ponds under a senate bill introduced by Gynator Cooke. The measure offers rewards to landowners who build reservoirs on forty acre tracts and responsibilities fall to pond commissioners and road overseers. Counties may pay up to 25 percent of costs or provide a fixed reward, with inspectors paid modest daily rates and caps on charges to avoid excess spending.
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Gynator Cooke
Senate
Tages Hs Fe
Lund
Topeka Bill Aims to Relieve Crowded Schools
Senator Anderson introduces a bill to ease crowded classrooms in Topeka. It would authorize bonds for new buildings and repairs to relieve overcrowding, fund a Clay Street site, Sumner rebuild, and add to Branner. The measure seeks voter approval to finance the project without a new levy this year.
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Anderson
Anderaie
Reniel
Yratter
Bern
Wilanarth
Mlucata
Feness MD
Board of Educaton
Topeka
Heart of Education
Sumner
Timate
Gore
Anderson Alery
Bill to Bring Building and Loan Associations Under State Control
A Kansas proposal to place building and loan associations under state bank commissioner supervision. It repeats prior measures, requires examinations, and imposes a Bush tax on capital stock. New entrants must pay a $100 examination fee, with sections drawn from laws dating back to 1869 1870 and 181E.
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Crossan
Senate
Bush Corporation
Kansas
Beloit Captain Seeks State Soldiers Home Post
Captain Charlesworth, a Beloit veteran of two wars, arrives in Topeka pushing for mayoral appointment as state soldiers home administrator. He led C Company Twenty-first Cavalry and recently mustered out. Also notes Senator arrival in San Francisco aboard the transport Sesistor with Manila veterans.
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Charlesworth
Beloit
Dodge City
Pines
Goverour Stanley
Eunetain Charlesworth
Tie Tia
C Company
Nand
Charisewarts
Topeka
Beall
Senator
San Francisco
Cal
Sesistor
Manila
Astor Battery
O'Brien
First California Regiment
Home-Seekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
Home seekers can travel via the Santa Fe route for a round trip fare of one fare plus 2.00, covering Arkansas Arizona Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Apply to a Santa Fe agent for tickets and details.
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Santa Fe
Peltie Ateinaat Theaces Po
Arkansas
Arizona
Fi ‘Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Lumber tariff conference ends with no firm agreement
Representatives from the United States and Canada met in Washington to discuss lumber tariffs and reciprocity. A wide range of officials and industry leaders debated concessions, with Canadians pushing for free lumber while Americans pressed for higher duties and protection for U.S. mills. The session closed with no binding results, though plans emerged for further inquiries and possible joint commission involvement.
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Washington
Ae Ritetias
Ana “Tie “Cameos Lumber Interests
W. McClure
Deluth
S. T. B McKnight
A. Smith
B. F. Nelson
Wmthane
Chippewa
Parker
W. W. Brown
Portland
Mex
C. W. Goodyear
Buffalo
Thompem
Mason
West Virginia
KG. Ames
Puget Sound
E . Jackson
Ryland
Alexander Stewart
Warsaw
Wis
Ditl
Baltimore
Semuayivenia
Ivenia
Ence
W. G. Edwards
W. Anders
J. R Booth Lumber Company
J . A. Lumsdem
Spain
Charles E Reed Eugen Latteur
Gubtel
Ottawa
George M. Clinky
Alantrea
U. S
John A. Kasson
Stewart
Broussard
Tawney
Chariton
Cungdigsigh
Edwards
United States
Canada
Amercan
Partiaimest
Ontario
Howees
New England
Hoowever
Joint High Commission
Tawacy
Fiancee Revealed as Long Lost Sister in New Hampshire
Nashua New Hampshire January 12 A dramatic family reunion unfolds as Belle Laver returns to learn she is the long lost daughter of Stephen A White and Rue adopted by an uncle. Investigations reveal Mrs Davis as an elder sister, changing a tale of romance into a shocking family discovery.
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New Hampshire
Nashua
N. H
Wiliam E. Davis
Stephen A White
Boston
Belle Laveron
Stephen A. White
Weyjmouth
Ruee
Belle Lavero
Stephen A. White, Jr
Mra Davis
Botkin Paid for Nonattendance Sparks House Row
Botkin drew per diem and mileage for an extra session he did not attend while in the Army. A resolution sought to confiscate his pay and that of Rep Walters for nonattendance. Botkin obtained a voucher and warrant claiming entitlement. The episode traces to an 1887 House, Chickamauga service, and a lost resolution amid wartime tensions.
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Herit
Jude Theodoslis Botkin
Botkin
Topeka
Judgs Botkin
United States Army
Judes Botkin
Martin
Walters
Labette County
Walters Bss
Case ends as Santa Fe pays $4,506.95 in Emporia
In Emporia on January 12 the case Hadasa C Carter v. the Santa Fe Railway Co concluded with the defendant paying $4,506.95 to the plaintiff covering the judgment and costs. The notice adds that colored shirts and waists can be laundered to prevent color bleeding at Peer Steam Laundry, 12 and 14 West Eighth Street.
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Emporia
Hadassa C. Carter Ve
Santa Fe Railway Company
Peerfess Steam Laundry
West Eighth Street
Dust on Transoms at State House Highlight Janitor Debate
A discussion of neglected dust on the state house transoms shows janitors bearing blame for delays in cleaning. Supervisors claim ultimate responsibility rests with the state house superintendent, while some janitors provide adequate service and assist others despite infrequent window washing and dust buildup.
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State House
J. M. Senter
Board of Railroad
Leedy
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Supreme Court
Gen. Ludlow Defied in Cuba Arrest Order Issued
New York dispatch reports Inspector McCullagh's inquiry into past crimes tied to the Nurigoes. Leaders burned tattoo marks as a show of resolve, Gen Ludlow’s authority disputed. Dr Joliffe ordered to leave Cuba after being linked to army service.
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New York
Herald Dispatch
Havana
McCullagh
Therm
Ofi
Lodiow
Jolffe
Cuba
Congress
Suiser and
Macellan
Joliffe
Army
Ludlow
Fins
Doune
Mystery Woman Held by Chicago Police Name Emma Nelson
A Chicago woman at Harrison Street police station is described as imagining magnetism from everyone she sees. Held for evaluation, she gave the name Emma Nelson, 32, claiming to be a cook at the Great Northern hotel yet refusing to reveal her residence. She mentioned a married sister in Engiewood but provided no address. The city physician will examine her.
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Chicago
Emma Nelson
Harrison Street
Flemming
Annex
Swarts
Emma Ninson
Great Northern Hotel
Abe
Polles
Aving
Engiewood
Real Estate Transfers Filed in Polk County Properties
The list shows transfers including Hiram F Higgins and wife J B Larimer with several parcels at Polk Street and Kansas Avenue Wim. Shrout and wife to Mr Churen at Lot 1 Lawrence Street Parkdale. Reltz to Waeder parcels Prospect locations. Joe Bulsen Bartholomew additions and Ritchie additions transfers. Jennie C Clark et al to James C Banta west half northwest quarter 27 12 14. Crocker and wife to two phase lots 181 and west half east street in Ritchie’s addition. Linseed Oil Co to American Linseed Oil Campground lots 15 and 500 and west two-fifths of 202 Crane Street Crane’s addition. Mr Dingley still improving with slight improvement noted and rest.
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Hiram F. Higgins
Wifo
J. B. Larimer
Norttings
Polk Street
Kansas
Ayeoue Wim. Shrout
Mr.Churen
Lawrence Street
Parkdale
Titon F. Reltz
C. Waeder
Topeka Snapshots on Home News and Local Happenings
Topeka scene covers health notes on influenza illness and a busy city week. Police and criminal docket work progresses, clubs meet, and local business and government actions are reported with names, places, dates, and organizations referenced.
Raid at Kursas Avenue Club Leads to Arrest
Police raided a joint run by Fred Sim Jones at 510 Kursas Avenue to quell an alleged nuisance. Jones was arrested for failing to post bond and locked up. Officers Owens McCoy and Betts led the raid, with additional suspects placed in custody and another raid noted on the docket.
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Prlice Staton
Owens
McCoy
Betts
Fred Sim Jones
Kursas Avenue
Preacher's Son Is Shot in Ironton Parish Fight
Robert Baldwin aged 26, son of Rev Barner Baldwin the Baptist pastor at Kitts Hill, was shot and killed by Samon Ferrell after a dispute with Caries Mebb. Webb and Ferrell waited by the church door. Ferrell shot Baldwin through the heart as he exited. They fled but were pursued by the sheriff and a posse.
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Ironton, O
Robert Baldwin
Barner Baldwin
Baptist
Kitts Hul
Thie County
Samon Ferrell
Baldwin
Caries Mebb
Hev
Haldwin
Webb
Ferrell
Status of Gen Wheeler Inquiries Delayed By House
Washington January 13 The House Judiciary Committee will not begin inquiry into Gen Wheeler and other members of the house serving in the army until next Tuesday. Chairman Gen Henderson in a January 6 letter set a ten day deadline for statements, but as of now none have been received. The period ends Monday the 20th and the committee will proceed Tuesday. No statements have been received from any army serving members.
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Washington
Wheeler
House
House Judiciary Committee
Henderson
WEDS HANNAIS SISTER IN CLEVELAND MARRIAGE
Mrs Seville Pickards and Jay C Morse wed quietly at the Pickards home in Cleveland Ohio. The bride is widow of Calmel James Pickards and related to Senator Mark Hanna. Morse had no prior remarriage while Colonel Pickands wed Miss Scoville Hanna. The couple will winter in Thomasville Georgia then reside in Mrs Morse's Cleveland home.
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Cleveland, QO
Seville Pickards
Jay C. Morse
Wheaton
Til Wens Auietiy
Mr. Morse
Thomasville
Cleveland
Mra. Morse
American Corner in Paris Describes Attacks on Visitors
A Paris vignette notes a noisy cafe scene at a busy boulevard corner where a multinational congress gathers. It recounts American visitors facing harassment from locals and reports a brawl that led to an arrest but dismissal, with a magistrate praising the American’s actions as timely.
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Paria
Congress of All Nations
Cafe de Ls
Paris
Cline & Penalty
Americin
Ameri
Abolishing Consular Offices Cuts Salaries in Acquired Lands
Washington, Jan. 13. The House passed the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill without amendment. It abolishes all diplomatic and consular offices in the Hawaiian Islands Porto Rico and Cuba saving about 540 000 and trims costs across the board. Carmack and Gaines opposed imperialism criticizing expansion into the Philippines as a costly and dangerous policy. The measure also affects funding and personnel as part of broader budget cuts beyond Hawaii and Cuba.
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Washington
House
Messrs
Carmack and Gaines
Tenn
Hitt
Mae
Hawaiian Islands
Porto Rico
Cuba
Malariew
Afr
Han Sy
Dem. Det
Bureau of American Republics
Joseph P.smith
Carmack
Brainsmore
Dem
Philippines
Republic
Burer
England
Macaulay
Beaconsfield
Gaxe
God
Mammon
Gaines
Dem. Tenn
United States
Hissid
Lacey
Finh Commission
Little Fiver Railway Company
New Trust In Progress Unites Gas and Electric Fixture Makers
A movement under way to consolidate leading American gas and electric fixture manufacturers. United firms would control about eight percent of annual output, totaling roughly six million dollars, with Philadelphia and New York as central hubs and small clusters in Chicago Cleveland and San Francisco. An export market may emerge if the merger succeeds despite remaining obstacles.
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New York
United States
Philadelphia
Chicasa
Cleveland
San Pranchico
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Topeka Cycle Co
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Topeka Transfer CO
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Gilchrist Bros
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Jeoksan St. Sopsosseso
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