Topeka Freight Agents Form Local Association
Topeka freight agents organize a local association uniting Santa Fe and other lines. W Garvey named president with F E Nine as secretary. Purpose is to harmonize rates and practices, adopt by laws, and consolidate interests while avoiding interline conflicts. Meetings scheduled monthly to discuss general rules and freight handling.
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Topeka
Eimllas
Aise
Shin Kacgas
Biewert
Garvey
Sents
Testes
F. EL
Bittamouris
Ralse
A Prohibition Debate Delivers No Final Action Yet
A divided assembly debated a bill restricting practices described in vague terms. Members summoned to the forecourt examined testimony about tax implications and enforcement at a hearing led by the General Attorney. A delegation urged approval, but no final vote occurred.
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Teade
Sopmnlere
Nies
Denver City
Renal
Sreiment Aguimet
Prubitathen
Thi
Rafing
Pevcent Amd
Ournemit
Prominent Contractor Dies After Tragic Fall
Obituary notes the death of a well known railroad contractor at age 70s after a fall at his home. The piece highlights his career with Gulf Real and other firms, his leadership, and his quiet demeanor as colleagues recall his public service and personal integrity. The report mentions his residence in the city and the late January date of the incident.
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Ad City
N. Spencer
Gulf Eal
Outa
Commission 18 Appointed to Examine Pacific Rail Link
The president named 3M Dawson of Maryland and W. Akes of the District of Columbia as commissioners to examine a portion of the Atlantic Pacific railway plan linking Arizona and California. The law requires a commission before the grant can attach, marking the first inspection by this branch.
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Dawson
Maryland
W. & Akes
Cot Samuel
Ad Pacific Railway
Ieeha
California
Atlantic & Parific
Cured of Grip but Fragments Cloud the Record
An OCR fragment reports a medical issue with grip and liver concerns, mentioning a five week period and a vague cure. The readable text names Sass and a few unclear descriptors, but it lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable persons.
Santa Fe and Union Pacific announce settlers rate to California
The article details a temporary railroad rate called the settlers rate known as colalet for travel to California with trains from Santa Fe, Union Pacific lines, and Hutchinson connections. It mentions agent changes, including W Parnitter leaving and W C Jacoby taking over, plus personnel notes and various local events and delays affecting service.
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Santa Fe
Back Island
Colesiet
Hock Island
Bante Fe
California
Parnitter
Jacoby
Burns Night Celebration Climax of Scottish Event Commented
The gathering marked Burns Night with songs, recitations, and a feast. Notables like Mrs J A Campbell led music while speakers honored Robert Burns and Scott, praising Scotland’s literary figures and celebrating with food prepared by a local baker.
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Robert
Ana
J. A. Campbell
Mijas Jesuic Gymvis
Jamnes Miller
Peter Fisher
Jobs Speeichey
Wallace
Bruce
John Knox
Robert Burns
Walter Scott
Scotland
Burns
Davesnn
Nocatee | Both Were In Or Fallawhine
Inez
Janes
Carr Rae
Bay Grug
Taft Philippine Commission Report Urges Civil Rule Over Military
The Taft Philippine Commission transmits a lengthy report noting that civil government with native police is essential for peaceful reform. It cites Leyte disturbances, outlines improvements in Mindanao and Visayas, and questions friars' role and land sales while warning that military rule persists until a stable civil system takes hold. The dispatch highlights presidential references on reform and the need for orderly transition to reduce insurgent activity.
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Hoot
Taft
United States
Ford
Manila
Root
Washington
Ey Ben Conureta
Ees
Carnation
Samer
Et Bai
Leyte
Mederal Party For Peace
Cnet
Hetty
Willie
Bas Teogis
Em Guana
Tayabas
Acetal
Camarines
Visayans
Mindanao
Munte
Bea
Peru
Wil
Mantin
Bite Taanere Athcera
Secrecers
Tie Oarre
Epundenie
Saya Lal
Synid
Andalosia
Mtte
Seronee
Dacome
Theroman
Bomielaes & Forrman
Andrews
United Wreuant
Rondemna
Hk Wilinenes
Bard Sara Ot
Betbery
La Grippe Cure Ad Claims Peruna Eases After Effects
A garbled ad style piece touts Peruna as a remedy for la grippe and its after effects. It quotes various individuals including Mrs Emma Jouris and Lt. Clarice Bunt praising improved health after using Peruna, with references to congressmen and other public figures.
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Emma Jouris
Golden Rod Sewing
Chicago
Rome
Exama Jouris
United States military admissions and Berlin officials delay
Telegraphic briefs report U S admissions to stateside programs and a Berlin note that Emperor William will not be celebrated in official circles. Other items include a Washington consul notice, a Balora presidency appointment, and a Syracuse financial briefing. The fragment mentions German foreign office, fortification plans, and a legal action by Attorney General.
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Germany
Whlees
Fragmentary OCR Note on Arizona Statehood Bill and Purposes
Fragmented text discusses municipal uses in a territory and mentions Arizona statehood bill before Congress. Mentions a death event and a person named Rigs Brom with unclear context. OCR unreadable, details sparse, no clear dates or places.
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Arizona
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Texas Legiolasure
Spencer
Commission 18
Robert Schiichter
Medante Biggs
James Carter
Prom Emporia
Berk
Meredith
Sante Fe
Suprintendent Barnes
Southern Kansas Division
Pirenau Kepling
Buckbee
Bobbie Burns
Svery Beotchan
Philippines
Taft Commission
Taft Philippine Commission
Peruna
M. W. Howard
Alabama
la Grippe
Serta Ene Thier
TD. Powell
Epworth League
Loyal Temperance Legion
Ken Chebalis
Wash
Taye
Jeo. H. White
North Carolina
Congramman Howard
Lottar
Fort Payne
Alefal
Need As Medicine Co
Columbus
Wuline W. Howard
Congress
D. L. Wallace
M.A Sharick
A. Romonsalist Corps
Fran Pee
Dot
Ayers
Calarth
Clarice Ifumt
Geo
White
Porans
Ae Pian
Tod Province
Ae Nas
Omsere Sith Balora
Mckintey
Honolulu
St Loui
William Senter
St. Louis Bottom
Berlin
German Foreign Office
William
Syracuse
Depotr Finked
Psearchal
Reubin
AES
Kansas Ave
Ben Aioe
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