Grain commission men arrested for gambling ordinance
Kansas City police arrested grain commission men and bucket shop operators for violations of a city gambling ordinance. Warrants issued by the city attorney led to arrests. Chief Gayes and City Attorney Browers backed the action while the mayor and chamber of commerce figures criticized the fines. Several named grain commission companies and individuals were taken to police headquarters for appearance in police court.
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Kansas City
Grain Compassion
Burke
Police
J. W. Loom
Tomrd of Trade
Boers Gras Commission Company
Beac Jen
Bidare
Tt Hare
Mure
Eraic Commission
Col. Moore
Gayes
Palice Juige Burnham
Grain Commission
T F G. Tages
Bris Commission Company
Baldwin-Gurney Grain and Privisions Company
Charde-Kaapy Commission Company
Harry C Reed
Houston, Fible & Co
John W. Moore
Tuant of Trade Thanditinn
ED. Shelton
Christie Street Commission Company
Central Commission Company
Traders’ Grain and Commission Company
Donavan Comemission Company
Ann. Meyer Mott
Shelton Commission Company
Western Commission Company
Charies Oldham Company
Moss Commision Company
Topeka ad touts Kidney pills for relief and rest
A dubious newspaper fragment touts “Shin tities” guilt free sleep and kidney remedies at a drug store in Topeka. It cites Mrs Mary Smiths and a Jackson Michigan testimonial about backache dizziness and improved energy after taking Morrin’s Kidney pills and Morrow’s Kid-ne-cky tablets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeks
Topeka
Bwitt & Holidays Drug Store
Mary Smiths
Cooper Bt. Jackson
Aire Smith
Sears
Morrin
Morrow
Smith
Jackson
John Jorrow & Co
Weston Named to Commissary General Post in War Dept
A Washington dispatch reports Col John Weston is called to fill the vacant Commissary General position after the death of Eagan. Weston, chief commissary during the Santiago campaign, is an experienced subsistence officer with prior line service. The move follows the Secretary of War’s decision and the Senate’s pending consideration.
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Eagan
Col John Weston
New York
Herald
Washington
Mila Canoat de Romientsd
Senate
Weaton
Santiago Campeten
Labor saving devices not wanted in China says consul
Washington reports Consul General Goodnow states in a State Department reply to New York export inquiry that he cannot encourage shipments of wheelbarrows scrapers dump carts and similar items to China He notes wheelbarrows carry passengers with two baskets on a bamboo net and foot labor is cheaper there with many coolies willing to work long hours for little pay.
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Washington
China
Goodnew
Eh Export Asanciation
New York
Talcott Retires From Wall Street After Million Dollar Win
Edward B. Talcott, 40, a prominent broker, left Wall Street last Saturday with a million dollars earned in stocks since August. He plans to rest for several months and may not return to active business, though he keeps stock exchange membership. His fortune largely comes from Union Pacific and other holdings, with gains averaging about 21 50 64 per share since August.
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New York
Jane
Edward B. Talcott
Wall Street
The
Stock Exchange
Talcott
Union Pacific Common
Atchison
Eaninaton
People's Gas
St. Paul
Rock Island
Panhande
American Tomaces
Kansas State Temperance Union to Hold 16th Annual Convention
The Kansas State Temperance Union will convene its sixteenth annual meeting in the new State Library hall on February 7 and 8. Each temperance organization from churches to youth groups may send three delegates. Governor W. E. Stanley will speak on the first night, with Woolley of New York as principal speaker the second evening. Prominent speakers and workers will join the program, covering listed subjects and proceedings.
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Kansas State Temperance Union
New State Mbrary Hall
Young People's Society
W. E. Stanley
Woolley
New York
Secong
Agricultural Capabilities of Alaska Reported to Congress
Washington January 24 The president sent Congress a second report on the agricultural capabilities of Alaska for 1396 with a letter from Secretary Wilson stating the investigation showed desirability of establishing agricultural experiments in Alaska. Director True of the experiment bureau details the inquiry into culture of various kinds and satisfactory results likely through experimenting. Prof Georgesen the special agent in charge makes an exhaustive report on agricultural resources.
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Washington
Congress
Alaska
Wilson
Georgesen
Alaska Sym
Egbert
Santa Fe Plans Double Track Expansion Between Ottawa and Holliday
Santa Fe will add a second track from North Ottawa to Holliday, replace old rails on the cut off with Standard steel, and relay work to start around March 1. A water supply improvement near Lakin for engines is planned, with an estimate sent to President Hipsey for a double track to Wellsville and beyond toward Kansas City to ease heavy freight traffic on the line.
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Lkely
Empetix
Holliday
Hipsey
Ottawa
Wellsville
Kansas City
Kannox City
Kansas
Exxporia
Santa Fe
Nantucket Railroad Quirkily Reported on Island Line
Nantucket Central reports a nine mile line to Sconset with two locomotives and ten cars. It notes 240 round trips, one fare dispute resolved by ejecting a passenger, and a curious payroll of multi hatched duties. The line bans the steam whistle and jokes about trunks and driftwood fuel on trips.
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Nantucket
Finnigan
Nantucket Central Railroad
Slasounset
Ac Et
Manaker
Etfe Raster
Lee
Tne
Water for Santa Fe near Lakin seeks reliable flow
A Santa Fe official visited Langtry area and near Langtry to study soft water springs on the south side of the river in Kearny County. The springs yield large, year round flows and, with some cost, could supply engines on that portion of the system. The water is abundant for desired uses and Santa Fe plans to act soon.
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Lakin
Lanktry
Santa Fe
Langtry
Kearny County
Steel Water Tanks Replacing Wood at Holliday and Alma
Steel water tanks replace wooden ones along the Santa Fe at Holliday and the Burlington & North Western at Alma. Santa Fe adopts loading steel tanks in place of wood for longer life, better saturation and lower cost. Kansas Division No. 285 Order of Railroad Conquerors to hold first annual ball in Herington January 24 with unique invitations.
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Holliday
Santa Fe
Alma
Bur- Hngame & North Western
Herington
Kansas Division No. 285
Order of Railroad Conquerors
Printers Arrested in Havana Central Supply Case
Jan 20 six printers including Joan Puax were arrested in Havana for operating a central supply station of obocene literature. Colonel Jon G Evans, superintendent of the Department of Corrections, will preside as police justice. He disposed of eleven cases, six of which involved Americans jailed for drunkenness. A Spanish steamer, San Ignacio de Loyola, brought 103 sailors, captain Fernandes, from Santander, with photographs to be added to the rogues gallery.
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Havana
Javang
Joan Puax
Jon G. Evans
Department of Correntions
San Ignacio de Loyola
Caprets Fernandes
Santener
Dinner for Justice Brewer Given in London
Associate justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court, then in London en route to Paris for the Venezuelan boundary commission meeting. He is described as a guest of honor at a dinner hosted by the benchers of the Bible Temple, reflecting a formal social event connected to his official duties.
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London
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Paris
Scott Is Chosen Republican Caucus Nominee for Senator
Charleston W Va Jan 20 The Republican joint senatorial caucus met at 8 pm in the house of delegates. Scott received 24 votes on the final ballot to defeat Atkinson and Gof, securing the caucus nomination. Governor Atkinson pledged support. McGraw’s 47 Democratic votes threaten party unity as the election looms.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
Dawson
Hunt
Hamptonstall
Asbury
Scott
Atkinson
Po Gor
Gaines
Caldwell
Marshall
Theae SR
House
Senty
Gof
Aueineon
Floyd
Poffenbarger
Jonn T. McGraw
Rani J. B. Boote
Internal Revenue
Rational Republican Committee
St. Louis
Real Estate Transfers and Local Notices
Real estate transfers listed include T. Nichule and wife to Lizsie W Nicholson for 1.50 in Nash Topeka, MM. Brewster to Henry Splitho jot at 82 Him Street Bradfons Miller's mation, M. Lewis to James A. Lewis 3600 ware wal macthwent, Lassie E. Alexander to Lattice Alexander new Western Avenue, and D. Merriam to C. B. Merriam 32400 lots 374-9 and poreh bale 31 Fillmore Street Young's addition. Also notes on memDer STAC applications, city planning mentions, and county officers' contracts and stationery bids.
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Ti T. Nichule
Lizsie W Nicholson
Nash Topeka
MM. Brewster
Henry Splitho
Him Street
Bradfons Miller's Mation
M. Lewis
James A. Lewis
Ware Wal
Lassie E. Alexander
Lattice Alexander
New Western Avenor
D. Merriam
C. B. Merrian
Cat dies after being fed embalmed beef in Army test
A fragment reports a cat locked up overnight with embalmed beef in a military test, dying within hours. The article mentions soldiers in Port Adams and a port hospital, but details and names are unclear due to damaged text.
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Newport
Port Adams
Agama
Dist
Disappearing Carriage Test at York Proving Grounds
The board members were present except General Miles for the testing of Rear Admiral Howell's carriage invention. Tests yielded 2 rounds and 2 sections. the device reportedly functioned well though some mechanisms needed refinement. The report notes extensive government interest and mentions a second item about a new revenue cutter authorized for Pacific coast construction at $225,000.
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York, Inc
Aterpeacine San
Jisaignant Lewis
Washington
Senate Committee On Commerce
Telay
Pacific Coast
Hawaiian Legislation Urged to Exclude Japanese From U S
Washington plan pushes Hawaii immigration limits and customs extension. House committee chair Knox and Representative Hitt advocate swift action on a Hawaii bill amid influx of Japanese laborers. Supporters seek passage before next Congress, stressing urgency to curb immigration and apply U S laws to Hawaii.
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Washington
Friends of the
House of Representatives
Knox
Territories
Hitt
Tater
Hawaii
United States
House
Senate
A Mile of Wire Stolen From Telegraph Line
Omaha on January 20 reported the theft of about a mile of heavy copper wire laid by the Western Union Telegraph company between Omaha and St. Paul. Linemen found the line dead after it had just been completed a few days earlier. Thieves climbed poles and cut the wire at the insulators.
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Omaha
Jan
Western Union Telegraph Company
St. Paul
Florence
State Treasurer Grimes Refuses to Advance Public Funds
State Treasurer Grimes announced a refusal to advance money on vouchers and warrants not yet due. He said paying claims before they are due is not legal and would amount to banking business in the treasury. He will accommodate when lawful and maintain credit for the administration. Assistants Williams and Annia Heartburg remain in the office during the transition.
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Grimes
State House
Sir. Grimes
A&reed
Iin
Williams
Annia Heartburg
Biss Firshfurce
Dave
Heflebowers
20 Per Cent Dividend Declared for First National Bank
Emporia Jan 3 The comptroller of the currency has declared a 20 percent dividend in favor of creditors of the First National Bank and directs payment as soon as schedules and checks are prepared and returned for signature. Drafts on the treasurer of the United States will be used for payment and work may extend to February 15. London Jan 20 The Madrid correspondent reports Carlism suspending constitutional guarantees. a Carlist propagandist arrested in Valencia. Sagasta pledges to stand by outer causes amid universal indignation since Santiago.
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Gross Bank
Emporia
First National Bank
United States
Sagasta
London
Madrid
Daily Chronicle
Valencia
Santiago
The Pope Struck by Illness in Rome Dispatch
A Rome dispatch to the Daily News reports the Pope is suffering from a light influenza attack. Doctor Lapponi, the Pope’s physician, says the illness is not dangerous and unlikely to worsen unless complications arise. The item notes the front tight attack of influenza but emphasizes no serious danger.
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London
Daily News
Rome
Lapponi
Chaplain Buckner Still Sick at Baldwin Home
Col Alien Buckner chaplain of the house remains ill at his Bald win home. He has named Rev John A Bright as chaplain pro tem to serve until recovery. Bright was a leading candidate for the post against Buckner.
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Buckner
Alien Buckner
Baldwin
John A. Bright
Mr. Bright
Col Buckner
Chicago Great Western weekly earnings rise in January
The Chicago Great Western reports higher earnings in early January with a 159 percent gain in the first week and a $12.03 increase, followed by a $17 rise in the second week. The totals reflect the start of the financial year and compare with prior weeks.
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Chicago
Joty Il
Shook Leaves Santa Fe For Washington Post
D S Shook longtime personal stenographer to Edward Wilder treasurer of Santa Fe departs for Washington to take a government stenographer post. He passed an examination last autumn and was recently appointed, with his name placed on the eligible list.
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S. Shook
D S. Shook
Edward Wilder
Santa Fe
Washington
Maine
Lee
Beal Ousted From Live Stock Sanitary Commission
M Campbell of Sedgwick was appointed to the Live Stock Sanitary Commission yesterday to succeed J F Beal. Beal’s removal is possible only for cause, with his term expiring March 1900.
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F. Beal
Live Stock
Sanitary Commission
M.¢. Campbell
Sedgwick Courty
Lips Stock Basiltary Commission
Atthom
J. F. Beal Ursttad
Tae Pacar
Uy Ie
Faddie
Senate
Mme. Beal
Jans Bryden
Mr. Beal
Frank Wetn
Air
Saloon Fight in Tennessee Ends in Soldier Shootings
A violent riot in Chattanooga between barkeepers, waiters, and negro soldiers from the Eighth U S volunteer infantry leaves three wounded. Sergeant J L Williams is fatally shot in the abdomen, John Reed wounded in thigh and chest, while Louis Brown the barkeeper is shot twice. The disturbance arose from a quarrel over change and escalated as both sides fired.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Eighth United States Volunteer Infantry
Chickamauga
Walter
J. L. Williams
John Heed
Louis Brown
Will
Williams
Wanted salesmen in retail trade for side line devices
Classified notices offer multiple wanted ads including salesmen to visit retail trade, address lines in Topeka Kansas, wages unspecified, and device sales at 255 dollars. Other entries request farm hand, rent, and repair services, with instruction to respond in writing via mail and follow box procedures. Additional sale items include farm animals, household goods, and farm mortgage notices.
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Ledgerett
Tor
Wan ‘Adams
Kansas Ave
Topeka
Pala Weakne
Beeps
Seasceenaty
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Chapelle
Apostolic Duries
West Indies
Spain
San Juan
State Temperance Union
Railroad News
PREAK
Big Springs
Justice
Rancas Velluo
Eve Boas
Cingroeias
Charles Curtis
Icut
Romeo
Siiern
Staines
Jose
Hin Birthe
Piek
Ontad
St Poe
Union Nest Saas
Guinty
Kelty
Stitlandsy Company
Ead Resi
Etc
Howman &O
Soren Ot
Mente
Palechild
North
Opekn
Bod Cornea Arenes
Gmures
Wood
Muimaer
Scone Iw
Beate Post
Fae
Engueing FH
Shellabarger
Erty
Harton
Tupika
Bulley
Baley Brom
Western Union
TOP Tea Cash Dry Goods Co
Riddle
J. H. Squires
Phoenix Sur Pactory
AY Manroc
Eeierm Rouse
Lom
Care Journal
Monroe
Tokabrise
Ford
Copeland
Oakland
Quincy Bita
Jack
North Topeka
Campbell
Kan
Howard
GW Court House
Eastern
Eaness Farm
Morigsees
T. H BOWMAN @ CO
Pantey
Nee Raines
Sterences i Ae Care Journal
East Tenth Ave
Lawrence Pardea
Hewal ‘Sheth St
Offich
Witrie
Ffocthas
Bers
Wolfe
Kanes
Ieee
Sixth and Western
J. Thomas Leatpert Co
Buren
L.A
J. Springhorn
Siarence Kan
Tmerival
Stockholm
Sweden
Baskra
Douthitt Place
H. C. Hoot
West
Bargele F. J. Brown
Scott & Ch. Kanes
Toves
Agraix
Investine Heiford Investors Directory
Wa Wan
Kanram
L. Biscue
Musiicaal
Mapel Martin
I Greenwood Ave
Matie Knox
North Potain
Adel Prescott
Eero Ua Tasior Ok” Stulest
Jacobson
Nates
Hayden
Onine
Aris Sid Spectacien Property
Uncle bin
Topews Storage Cond Warehouse Co
Clormeriy
Topews, Storace Co
Reid Goods
Sainaee
Brid Ndt Paving Co
Eighth St. Florists
Stengila
Darling CO
Topeka Transfer CO
P. Bacon
Prap
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