Tax Reform and Political Turmoil Highlighted in Topeka Ledger
The Topeka State Journal reports on national tax reform debates and party strategy as Republicans and Democrats seek platform consensus ahead of the convention. It notes a New York tax assessment reform with shifts in personal and real estate taxation, the impact on city finances, and potential annual savings for taxpayers. The piece references President Wilson era figures and wartime era concerns, with wider commentary on public sentiment and policy outcomes.
Turbulent Kansas Politics Split By Curtis Feud
The State Journal defends Governor Batley against critics while denouncing Curtis allies and Hoch in Shawnee and Jackson counties. It cites impeachment history and federal cases involving Burton and other senators to frame a broader political struggle amid editorial battles, press independence, and upcoming Kansas events.
THE PRESS ON BURTON AND THE SENATOR'S CASE
The Chicago Inter Ocean reports Senator Burton of Kansas faced a federal grand jury in St Louis over alleged money payments for influence with officials in Washington. Burton is said to have aided Major Hugh C. Dennis through his attorney in connection with a securities matter, prompting resistance from Kan citizens who view it as a serious offense. Burton vows to defend his actions and asserts his right to respond as a senator at St Legis.
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Tiryan
Africa
Dem- Cera
Velen
New York
Minditow Square Garden
St Lowix
Turnah
Futher
Deiaf
Batley
Kansas Artisen
Congress
Kansas Capitol
BoHey
United States Senate
Desiust
Wiam Biolint
Terincasee
S&c
Fumensy
Kansas
Blount
Senate
Seuaine Biount
New Orleans
Spain
Great Britain
House
Notte
Thak
Tennessee State Senate
Pomeroy
United States
National House of Representatives
House of Congress
Natur Burton
New York Commercial Advertiser
Burton
Maneular
Penate
Feder Sl and
Ham
Detrich
Driges
Hine
Hurstin
Washinston Post
St. Louis
Gram’ Jury
Missouri
Lange
iFrom
Chiscago Inter-Oveatis
Federal Grand Jury
St Louis
Wishunston
Burtuste
Shar
Groney
Tien
Seruins
Hugh C Denviis
Coll
Riaite Grain and
Hurt
Kan- Sin
Commie
St. Legis
Bur
Iola to McPherson Iibrary tales and oddities mix
A garbled sketch from Jayhawker Jots mentions a dog imumuer and a 170 year old book at a McPherson library. It alludes to social cutouts, evangelists in Troy, Fort Scott remedies, a Toronto baker, an enterprising Ulysses firm advertising Valentine gifts, a Port Geott percolator, a mint sight with gold bricks, Haskell Todtans concert in Philadelphia, and Quaker oats.
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Iola
Soward
Troy
Pheumimit
Fort Scott
Toronto
Ulysses
Theta Pongressean Curtis
Teuuk
Geott Penluk
Gill
Percola- Uen
St. Princis
Revival of politics and commentary noted in crooped words
A fragmented report comments on political revival themes and stray references to poultry. The text mentions two hundred chickens escaping their Hiawatha owner and several dozen not returning home, signaling unclear local disruption.
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Iiter
Hiawatha
Canal treaty ratification urged by philippine and brunswick boards of trade
In Washington today the senate heard petitions from the boards of trade of Philippines and Brunswick Georgia urging prompt ratification of the canal treaty. A joint resolution approved a reproduction bust of Washington from France and debate over minister Buchanan’s canal amendments followed. House action covered convict labor in war department contracts and urgent deficiency bills as politicians sparred over procedure and political stance.
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Washington, Jen.s
Senate
Boards of Trade
Phililicipina
Brunswick
France
DiAngur
Washington
Morgan
Buchanan
Morgen
Culberson
Democrate
Custom
Culbersin
Cutberson
bin Guirton
Cullom
Plumbers Hold Annual Convention Amid Lockroom Talk
The Mhater Plumbers association of Kaneas opened its annual convention with about 100 delegates attending behind closed doors. Officers elected for the coming year include President Willa Rowan of Arkansas City and Secretary A. P. Elder of Ottawa. Nine delegates may be chosen for the St Louis National convention in May. The gathering also plans to choose the site for the next state meeting.
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Mhater Plumbers’ Association of
Kaneas
Tte Aps
Sion
Sons of Mermant Ball
Plumbers’ Trust
Frank Wilson
Topeka
Association For the
Willa Rowan
Arkansas City
Elec
Carl Grieber
Lawrenve
A. P. Elder
Ottawa
F. H. Ers
Eraporia
Serecent-at-urire
Jett Sutherin
Feinon
Ianbeeton
Vorgites
Lech
New Plumbing
Neil
Tie Renny
Deer
Philadephia
Ledger. Hicks
Hke
Somerville Journal
Digestive Troubles Helped by Hood's Sarsaparilla
A reader describes difficult digestion and irritability from poor appetite. The text notes bad mouth taste, stomach tenderness, and a pulsing fullness, then claims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for severe cases.
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Hood
Independent Telephone meeting opens with Godard address
At the third annual Kansas Independent Telephone association gathering in Topeka at the Throop hotel President A A Godard spoke on growth and impact. About 75 members attended with up to 150 expected. The McCann case in Johnson county, involving a pole on a public highway, was discussed with plans to investigate possible injustice and seek redress if warranted.
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Throop Hotel
Kansas Independent Telephone Association
A. A. Godard
Godard
McCann
Johnson County
Supreme Court
Independent Telephone Associaton
Telephone association hears aims for better service
John Doyle A Hodges Sykes Valentine and Water. The session discusses methods to improve telephony connectivity, not price fixing. Exhibits show copper circuits nearing completion to Abilene Minneapolis and intermediate points. Officers named Godard Doyle Welle Smith. A smoker planned at Throop Hotel tonight with an closing session tomorrow including talks by Brailey Munsell and others.
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John Doyle
A. Hodges
Sykes
Valentine
Wateor
Tse
Dar
Ecetene Secorverses
Abilene
Minneapolis
Godard
OUF Association
A. A. Godard
A. P. Doyle
Belleville
Chas. Z. Welle
Marion
J. W. Smith
Throop
Devetonment
James
Murdock to Attend Kansas Day Club Banquet in Topeka
Congressman Victor Murdock and Mrs Murdock arrived in Topeka for the Kansas Day club banquet. They will stay about ten days and note the horse sense observed in Washington officials. The event includes a ladies gallery and anti Bailes pow wow at Security hall to rally support against Gov Balter.
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Victor Murdock
Kansas Day Club
Topeka
Washington
Murdock
Kansas
Congress
Wasl~ Dnurton
White House
Tentlox
House
Senate
Burton
Nellis
Haff
Thisiaam
Gov. Balter
W. Hoch
Troley
Curtis Delays Topeka Stop Goes To Leavenworth
Congressman Curtis was due in Topeka from Washington but reportedly went to Leavenworth to discuss supporters in a fight over the soldiers home. He left Washington Tuesday to handle his congressional duties here and attend the Holton convention next Tuesday.
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Curtis
Topeka
Washington
Leavenworth
Holton
Defense Opens in Machen Conspiracy Trial
Washington January 28 defense attorneys outlined how Groff fasteners were invented and patented. Before patent, Groff interest was secured. Lorene paid 30 for half interest and earned 1 percent of profits. Groffs each received 25 percent. Indictment questions remain, defense to show the fastener was never offered for 80 cents.
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Washington
August W. Machen
D. Groff
Lorene
Madde
Lawrence residents attend State Bar charity tea event
Mrs Lizzie and Sheldon of Lawrence attend a State Bar association charity tea at a local venue on West Seventh and Kansas Avenue, with attendees from the community and related social engagements noted.
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Lizzie & Sheldon
Lawrence
State Bar Association
Kansas Avenue
Wealth Causes a death by own action
Arkans City reports a death by self-inflicted act on January 2, attributed to tempers and distress. Authorities say investigation confirms the fatality occurred in the city limits with no other persons involved.
Preserving the Record A freight of misread lines and stray phrases
Alleged boodiers given bail in Kansas City. Chiia Kapp and Charles Bowles, indicted for complicity, posted 1900 bail each. Harry Belin held on suspicion in the Schaefer case, released on Memphis police assurances. A brigantine ship grounded near Alliatic City, reported at Brigante station, moving north in tow.
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Kansas City
Chiia Kapp
Charles 3 Bowles
Charerd
Bocattay
Hall
Alliatic City
Deaths and Funerals in Sibley and Topeka
Obituaries report Thom A of Sibley Missouri killed by accidental blow during work, age 21, with body sent home for burial. A J Mumgrove, longtime Topeka veterinary surgeon, dies at 72 at home two miles south of town on January 26. Funeral arrangements set, with services at local churches and interment at county cemetery.
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Silley
Sant Fe
Casa
Sibley
Bueia i
A. J. Mumgrove
Topeka
Tie County
Weil de
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Benquet
Newark
W. J. Bryan Jr
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Republican Party
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Topska
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Merchant Police
East 8Th St
Topeka, Kansas
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Harry Belin
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