Insurance department letter seeks probe of Eastman claim
Superintendent McNall of the Insurance department sent a letter to Travelers Insurance directing them to vet a $3150 claim held by Eastman of Meriden or face a raise for noncompliance. Eastman bought an accident ticket in Topeka last January, then fell through a broken stair at home. The firm first offered $15, then $60, which he refused and asked the department for aid in collection.
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McNall
Insurance Department
Travelers’ Insurance Company
HS. Eastman
Meriden
Eastman
Topeka
Sailings Sink in Shark Attack near Socotra Island
Details reach London of the Sultan steamer disaster 100 miles east of Socotra. The first boat sent from Pulian was destroyed. all aboard were eaten by sharks. Rescuees on board the Sultan and the Valetta later succumbed en route to Colombo. Also noted: Frank James visit to Kentucky and local notices.
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London
Sultan
Socotora
Colombu
Peninaiin and Orient Company
Colombo
Marshall County Statistical Report Highlights Agriculture and Population
Blue Rapids July 9 The Marshall county statistics show 3,089 farms on 1199 or more acres with varied crops and machinery valued at 40. There are 29,990 acres of wheat 1,125 of spring wheat 1,055 of rye 299 401 acres of corn instead of “cut” 37 205 acres of oat and 2065 acres of pilalo s. There were 4,307,963 bushels of old corn on hand March 1 and 24,100 bushels of wheat. There were 12314 tons of tame hay and 42,483 tons of prairie hay cut last year. Poultry sales totaled 8 and 969,001 pounds of butter and farm products. Bearing apple trees pears peaches plums cherries valued at 381 919 For trees loss 4 424. Population 5,005 with 153 marriages 473 births and deaths. School districts total bonded indebtedness 356 10 0 net reduction of 5. Marshall county has 600% male voters.
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Fies
Blue Rapids
Marshall County
Sianas
Spain backs Japan against Yankees in protest note
Madrid July 9 The La Vor Gutpus au of Salat Sebastian reproduces Japan's protest to the United States over the annexation of a wall and urges the population to bid a hearty farewell to the Japanese ambassador to demonstrate Spanish sympathy for a people who will not endure humiliation and can stand proudly against the Yankees, Spain's eternal enemies.
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Madrid
Salat Sebastian
Japan
United States
Hrwall
Spain
Hot Weather Drinks and Soda Fountain Trends
The piece argues hot weather drives thirst but not necessarily healthy choices. It critiques sugar syrups and alcohol in summer drinks, praises plain mineral waters, and notes many novelty beverages like mintine and cherry Sunday. Ice cream sodas remain dominant while beverage trends lure patrons into risky cocktails and mixed drinks. A late note reports Frank Marion robbed of $300 in Nevada, Missouri.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Wommankind
Hiowell
Alice
Cinamon
Delmonico
Munich
Towerimy
Simmer
Veteran parade ends in forced arrest by New York officer
Twenty one G A R veterans from Judson Kilpatrick Post Harlem and 25 fife and drum corps were arrested while parading Upper Seventh Avenue at 4 00 am. Policeman Thornton halted the march, cites parade permit rules, then Sgt Cabhorne explains exemption for the Grand Army and dismisses charges.
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New York
Judson Kilpatrick Post
Harlem
Seventh Avenue
Thornton
Grand Army
Geborne
Clausen
Cabhorne
Outdoor schools at Pittsburg Civic clubs open yards for children
The Civic club educational department opened outdoor summer kindergartens at the Fifth ward school site Allegheny 23 and planned at Forbes and Ralston schools. About 30 children attended the opening with sand pies toys and benches to come. The effort funds teachers salaries and play equipment with hopes to run three schools next week.
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Pittsburg
Civic Club
Twentieth Century Club
Fifth Ward
Allegheny
Forbes
Ralston
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Tarriff debate cited by Senator Teller Scharge
Senator Teller Scharge attacks the tariff bill as insufficient for Robenus needs during Monday's debate. The Washington Post notes tense exchange as Teller pressures finance committee and Senator Allison, who remains silent. Teller mocks the tea duty and notes a beer tax was avoided due to an approaching election. Senator Hanna smiles grimly.
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Washington Post
Scald Henster Teller
Allison
Finance Committee
Teller
Hanna
Christian Scientists Rally Around Mrs Eddy at July Pilgrimage
Between 2000 and 3000 Christian Scientists gathered in New Hampshire to honor founder Mary Baker Eddy. Boston branch members led by Albert B. Woodworth welcomed attendees, with Judge R S Hanna replying before Mrs Eddy spoke on the faith’s origin and growth.
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Concern
N. H
Mary Baker Eddy
Boston
Mother Eddy
Managor
Albert B. Woodworth
Eddy
Hanna
Cristian Science Church
AT THE STATE HOUSE on Railroad Law Powers
Secretary Turner of the state board of railroad commissioners argues the board has full power to regulate freight rates when properly brought before them under existing law. He cites the Symnsper case, notes no formal complaints have been filed, and urges citizens to submit compliant petitions. Admitted to Supreme Court: a list of lawyers including Page, Barrett, Barbert, Lafferty, Ryan, Wilkerson, and Heald.
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R. W. Turner
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Board of Railroad Commissioner
Turner
Supreme Court
Symns Pver Company
Stat
Board of Commissioners
Citizen
Ike
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Rallrozil Commissioners
George F. Page
Reandia
T. Barrett
Oxford
B.S. Barbert
Kansas City
J.T. Lafferty
Arkansas City
C. W. Ryan
Hiawatha
C. D. Wilkerson
Harry L. Heald
Topeka
County Health Reports and Charters Filed
County Health Reports note monthly bulletins by Dr H Z Gill secretary of the state board of health to compile county health data. Charters filed announce two new companies The Morometalist Mining and Milling company of Junction City and The Barkley Wholesale Produce company of Chanute with listed directors.
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H. Z. Gill
State Board of Health
Morometalist Mining and Milling Company
Junction City
Capital Stock
Thos T. Knox
Willam H. Going
Marion H. Foss
James Humphrey
William A. Connor
Oregon
Barkley Wholesale Produce Company
Chanute
J. F
K. B
M S. Barkley
Senator Berry Seeks Release of Dann Melton From Spanish Prison
Washington July reports say the Senate moved routine business and Senator Berry of Arkansas offered a resolution urging the president to demand the release of Dann Melton a native born U S citizen prisoner on the ship Competitor now confined in a Spanish prison in Cuba. The measure was referred to the foreign relations committee.
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Berry
Washington
Senate
Arkansas
Dnn Melton
United States
Cuba
Foreign Relations Committee
Reverend Rockwell Halts Gauze Show At Coney Island
Reverend B D Rockwell, Brooklyn law and order leader, stopped a Coney Island attraction last night after seeing a woman behind gauze in a doorway display. A barker urged crowds to enter for an inner show, then a detective ordered the display closed.
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Coney Island
New York
Coney
Karkus
Burning Bed of Mortar Tragedy in Jeffersonville
In Jeffersonville Indiana this evening six year old Raymond Green wandered into a lime filled mortar bed under slaking. The burning caldron caused severe burns to his ribs and arms and doctors say there is no hope for recovery. His parents live opposite the scene and rushed to aid the child. The article also contains an unrelated ad for Casareta and medical claims.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Raymond Green
Casareta
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