Kyle Memorial Building Nears Completion Atopka Hospital
A Topeka philanthropist funds a major Kyle Memorial project named for the benefactor. The new red brick building will house an operating zoom, laboratories, elevator, and private patient rooms. The wing aims to reduce noise and provide space for a large men’s ward and a separate womens area, with a push to open within weeks.
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Topeks
Kyle Memorial Belld- Lsay Christ Hospital
Simost
Asdeh
Tome
Dulidive
Aia Wuiliinas
Tc Hale
Puftdiegi
Ole
Seaside Experiment Promotes Postum Coffee Benefit
A family at the seaside switched from coffee to Postum Food Coffee and noticed improved wellbeing after about a week. The narrator reports clearer thinking, better mood, and a stronger, healthier feeling, with the husband joking that they should continue using Postum.
Transmississippi congress to entertain state reps in Wichita
The Peerless Princess of the Plains notes a 22 state gathering for the Transmississippi Commercial Congress in Wichita next fall with a $3000 entertainment appropriation requested. Senator Lewelling introduced a $4000 measure to cover entertainment costs, while debates over state house laws and a building committee proposal mark the session.
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Wichitate
Transmississippi Commercial Congress
Benator Lewelling
Senate
State Moves to Create Plumbers Examination Board
The bill, introduced by Senator Crosson, would require all master and journeyman plumbers to hold state certificates after passing written examinations. A city board of examiners would be formed in municipalities with 10 000+ inhabitants, appointing a master and journeyman plumber to a one year term. Fees: master or employing plumber five dollars, journeyman two dollars. Cities with water or sewer systems must enforce plumbing material and construction rules and issue permits for repairs.
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Maml
Crosson
Board of Examiners
System of State Pensions for Nelson Dwelly Family
Senator Anderson proposes a state pension plan to compensate the widow Anna M Dwelly and children Milt Lissie and Charles Dwelly following Nelson Dwelly's death in a June 5 1916 explosion at the reform school The bill allocates 5000 to Anna, 1000 each to Milt and Lissie and 3000 to Charles plus a separate proposal by Senator Agerson to pay 35000 to Taura A Corns widow of Thomas T Corns killed by the same incident.
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Anderson
Senate
Taura A. Corns
Thomas T. Corns
Emergency bill to rebuild Ellsworth County courthouse
On Helm's motion the Senate declared an emergency and passed a bill authorizing Ellsworth County to rebuild its courthouse after the fire. The measure allows a tax levy not exceeding 2 mills and permits use of sinking funds to finance construction, with county records vaults still on the destroyed site.
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Helm
Senate
Ellsworth
Tie
Court House
NEW LAWS NEEDED TO PRESERVE STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
Brooke of Shawnee introduced a resolution to form a three member special committee to confer with the executive council and determine necessary measures for care, preservation, and sanitation of the capital building and camp. Beaton, on the public works board, noted large debris removal and deficiencies under Morrill era.
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Seaton
State House
Falrehna
Krogman
Brooke
Ratpehna
Osborn
Shawnee
Executive Council
Beaton
Atchison
Board of Public Works
Morrill
State Historical Society to Hold Session at Library
The State Historical Society, approved by the house yesterday afternoon, will hold a routine session this afternoon in the new state library. Representative Nett notes the session is for transaction of routine business.
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House
State Historical Society
Representative Nett
New State Library
Needs of K N G Ex Lieutenant Governor A M Tlarves
Ex Lieutenant Governor A M Tlarves argues for a compact Kansas National Guard structure. He urges a short entrenched camp away from towns with self supplied tents, five hour daily drills, and six or ten day encampments to build discipline. He stresses minimal officers, practical training, and a plan to keep the guard dynamic under Governor Allen.
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A. M. Tlarves
Stanley
Lauverworth
Newald
Beirne Trenbie
Kansas National Guard
Lance Town
Bince
Uis
First Spanish Pension For Young Sergeant Wounded In Spain
John Blaie a sergeant in the Twenty first Kansas volunteers was wounded by Spanish bullets during a fight and will be a cripple. While on furlough at Christ Hospital in October he hunted rabbits and was injured, leading to hospitalization. Doctors warned he would lose his leg but he recovered with a plaster cast and hopes Congress will grant him a pension.
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Christ Hospital
John Blaie
Twenty-first
Kansas Volunteers
Kansas
J. Ts McClintock
Togs West
Bratford
Young Goidler
Lee
Blac
Pete Vast
Muse
Patt
Troll van Cedrey
Wells
Brecon
South Wales
Ni Gwi Cromd
Crue-y-Now
Paul
Mongyjouth
London
Arrival of the Ohio brings 400 Manila soldiers homeward
The Ohio arrived in San Francisco from Manila with about 400 men mostly stray soldiers and convalescents. The First Nebraska regiment is well represented among the sick, with some from the Thirteenth Minnesota. Convalescents go to division field hospitals while others proceed home when ready. Also noted are listed officers and Red Cross personnel aboard. The Astor battery departed for New York by overland train. Cincinnati merchants face a probate hearing and new appraisal process for a local estate.
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San Francisco
Car
Ohio
Manila
Nebraska
Thirteenth Miinnesots
J. 0. Barber
William W. W. Bil
JH. Fredericks
Vickers
LA. Carruthers
Red Cross Society
Kilble
The
Red Cross
B Holcomb
Stanworth
U. S.N
P Bt. Tones
C. L. Mullins
J. NM. Wiley
Durst
J. H. Heiss
Astor
New York
Armour
Tomer F. Aspinwall
Manitoba
Ponce
Aspinwall
Mayssucz
Calouel Leilth
Chile
Hirming— Win
Pones
Beline
Paria Rico
Beef Troubles and Rumors Highlight Tampa to Santiago Transport Inquiry
Witnesses at a war commissions hearing describe beef spoilage and odor aboard transports. General Humphreys discusses overstrained Tampa railways, transport limits, and medical supply handling while detailing loading, unloading, and decisions affecting the Santiago expedition.
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Washington
Charles F. Humphreys
Tampa
Santiago
Gen. Miles
Shatter
Miles
R. J. C. Irvine
United States Infantry
Panama
Daly
Pines
Ile
Dulydan
Wittess
Board of Survey
Capt. Irvine
Humphreys
Gen. Wilson
Wilson
Bankrupt cry for bimetallism at public reception
Colonel William J. Bryan told a bi metal league audience that the silver issue remains alive and linked to national prosperity. He warned the gold standard would lower prices and spur bankruptcy, calling for restored parity between money and property and noting the gold dollar lacks stability. The speech praised farmer wealth creators and cited supporters and local sponsors.
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Denyer
William J. Bryan
Publc
Oliver
House of Death
Autonomy for Santiago Celebrated On Return of Wood
Santiago de Cube reports a cable from Dr. Castillo announcing full autonomy for the province. The city marks the news with a holiday, decorations, a mass meeting praising General Wood, and ovations planned for Wood and Castillo. Subscriptions pour in to fund celebrations as wreck-salvage plans unfold. Norwegian firm assesses Spanish warship wrecks for salvage, noting limited prospects for Almirante Oquendo.
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Santiago de Cube
Jacardi
Castillo
General Wood
Washington
Ciy
Banda of Music
Gene Wood
Dr. Castillo
Colon
Almirante Oquendo
Merritt-Chapman
Janutkine
Refia Mercedes
Unclear court rumors and imperial tension rise abroad
Fragmentary report from Suan Tinie province notes discord between the dowager empress and the emperor with rumors of disobedience. It claims the emperor enjoys amusements featuring training monkeys at Bredent and mentions rising unrest among the population. Li Hung Chang reportedly ill amid warship offers to Foo Chaw.
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Bredent
Suan Tinie
Enticipae
Missouri Court Holds Slot Machines Gambling Devices
Missouri court rules slot machines are gambling devices under state law in a ruling tied to the Charles Brown case. The decision, by a Kansas City court, centers on the operation and apparent outcomes of slot machines and the legality of the devices. In St Louis, a similar case details a conviction appeal.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Jan
Charles ©. Brown
Larour
Aguinaldo Envoys Depart for Washington on Philippine Government Talks
San Francisco January 17 three Aguinaldo emissaries who arrived Saturday have left for Washington to confer with President McKinley on the government of the Philippine Islands. The report notes a prominent colonial‑experienced officer in Kingston who will soon become military adviser and supervise the organization of a volunteer army in Cuba.
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Kingston
Jamaica
Brtish War Office
Cuban
Paris
Aguinaldo
San Francisco
Cala
Satunday
Washington, D. C
McKinsey
Philippine Islands
San Juan Aldermen Pacified Governor Promises Concession
In Porto Rico San Juan's officials, after tense talks, withdraw resignations as Governor Guy V. Henry pledges concessions. The scene centers on political maneuvering amid currency expansion talk and local government stabilization efforts.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Guy V. Henry
San Joan
One Ceremony Promotes Prevention of Pneumonia
A column notes that preventing pneumonia from colds or la grippe is possible with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It claims the remedy counters the tendency of a cold to become pneumonia and calls it the best for colds and la grippe. It is sold by all druggists. Also mentions Steam Laundry at 1st and 14 West Eighth Street and colored shirts and waists.
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Chamberlain
Ell
Weil
Jess Steam Laundry
West Eighth Street
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