Gov Altgeld signs libel bill limiting damages
Gov. Altgeld today signed a libel bill that caps damages to actual loss unless misrepresentation is proven. It requires prompt retractions in two subsequent issues and allows punitive damages only with prior notice and time to retract. The act excludes libel against candidates unless a nationwide retraction precedes the election.
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Altgeld Slen
Sturm Grrevp
Ill
Gov
Altgeld Today
So-Called Best Doctors Exposed by Prof Samuels
Prof Samuels warns against overhyped physicians who gain fame as Sunday school leaders rather than medical skill. He cites George Moore of Tyler Street who improved after two weeks with Samuels, arguing many eye cases need only one visit and proper remedy. He urges the public not to trust talks or bills from “best doctors” and to seek genuine care at the Motel Throop and with Mr and Mrs Pigg at the St Nicholas hotel.
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Prof. Samuels
George Moore
Tyler Street
C & Sutton
Santa Fe
Moore
Prof
Samuela
Leavenworth Drops as Baseball Club Fails to Fund season
Leavenworth drops from the league as the base ball team fails to raise funds, leaving after a disappointing two games with only 20 dollars received of a promised 200. Players quit unpaid salaries while manager lacks funds. Topeka’s squad travels home after Dr. Brownfield funds the trip. The Topeka team proceeds to Emporia for three games.
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Cole
Catcher True
Mote
Leavenworth
Topeka
Gigantic Barre quarry derrick towers in Vermont
A massive steel derrick at the C E Tayntor granite quarry in Barre Vermont measures ninety nine feet to the mast, with a seventy foot boom and heavy riveted construction. The machine, operated by a single engineer, lifts forty ton blocks from the quarry floor and has lifted fifty seven and a half ton stones in the past. Nearby notes mention a fifty five foot shaft nearly one hundred tons in rough heft and an order for further quarry work.
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C.E. Tayntor Granite
Barre
Tayntor
America
Topeka Swarmed by Prof Montefiore Wonder Healer
A Topeka crowd fills the Throop hotel parlor daily as Prof Montefiore claims miraculous cures without medicine. Letters from Kansas City and Emporia praise his methods. Also advertised are rail routes, return fares, and a school trip discount from Topeka stations.
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Varsledy
Topeka
Allison
Kansas City
Kansas
Montehore
Mra Hartford
Emporia
Kan
Prof. Montefiore
Gisgnosea
Throop Hotel
Insanity Declared for A. M. Williams of Wakarusa
Probate court declares A. M. Williams insane and fit for asylum. Williams 36, suffered grip and recurring delusions, wanders, mentally unsettled though physically sound. Wife guardian. Williams may be committed soon. affair involves his brother in law W. H. Bannister, and another man Charles J. Johnson faces trial for alleged property greed.
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A. M. Williams
Wakarusa
Williams
Tie
Williama
Charles J. Johnson
Johnson
W. H B. Bannister
Altgeld’s Message Opens Special Illinois Session
Governor Altgeld called the Illinois Legislature into a special session in Chicago to address arbitration, palimpsests, justice shop abuses, child labor, state finances and other topics not covered at the regular session. The hot weather and tense mood shape the assembly as it opens with a noncaustic, non sensational message.
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Brunscrrey
Tmi Uolas
Altgeld
Chicago
Asadrts
International Deep Water Association Board Meets in Chicago
The Executive Board of the International Deep Water Way association, meeting in Chicago on June 25, plans to continue for two or three days. The seventeen members span from Boston to Winnipeg, linked across the Great Lakes. The group traces to a Toronto convention last September endorsing ocean navigation depth of at least 26 feet into the Great Lakes.
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International Association Meats
Chicago
International Deep Water Way Association
Boston
Winnipeg
Chain of Great Lakes
Toronto
Great Lakes
Carlises Leave For Marion Visit Near Cleveland Home
Secretary Carlisle and Mrs Carlisle and Secretary Morton and Miss Morton depart Washington aboard the Pennsylvania at 1 o'clock for Marion Massachusetts to visit Assistant Secretary Hamlin's relatives. They will transfer at Jersey City to the lighthouse tender John Rodgers for Marion across the bay from Cleveland's summer residence.
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Cleveland
Massachusetts
Washington
Mra. Carlisle
Severe Wind and Hail Damage in Kansas City and Nearby Areas
A storm swept Kansas City and nearby areas with heavy rain and hail last night. Gardens and fruit crops suffered notable damage as hail ripped corn blades, while wind caused additional wear. Across places, local reports note timely weather events and scattered agricultural harm. The report also includes brief notices on monetary issues and church announcements in Wisconsin and Missouri.
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Kansas City
Ankansas City
Kas
Odd Fellows Lodge to Build New Room in West Sixth Street Building
A local notice announces Odd Fellows Lodge No 40 plans a new lodge room within the West Sixth Street building housing Spencer and Lindsey law offices. A July Fourth celebration is set at Adam Bayar's grove, twelve miles southeast of Topeka, under Modern Woodmen auspices with J Wood and Charles F Spencer listed as speakers.
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West Sixthstreet
Spencer and
Lindsey
Adam Bayar’e Grove
Topeka
J.@. Wood
Charles F. Spencer will _ Slao
Recital at Library Hall Praises Miss Ida Battey’s Skill
Miss Ida L Battey, pupil of Mrs A Z Graham, gave a public piano recital at Library Hall last evening. She played works from La Campanella to Beethoven and Bach with memory and assurance, earning praise for Chopin interpretation and expressive phrasing. Friends from Topeka attended, contributing to a delightful evening of music.
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Library Hall
Ids J. Battey
Ida L Battey
A. Z. Graham
Miss Battey
Gottechalk
Mise Battey
Schubert
Beethoven
Liszt
Chopin
Chapin
Topeka
International conference on bimetallism debated in Germany
Wide reporting shows Germans divided over calling an international conference to restore bimetallism. Chancellor von Hohenlohe tied action to state approval and allied powers agreement. U S notes limit participation unless the conference aims to restore bimetallism. England's politics may shift support. Royal Baking Powder note appears unrelated.
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Otilock
Wassinetos
Germany
von Hohenlohe
United States
von Hohniohe
Prussia
England
Chicago bonds sought reveal city debt confidence
A three million dollar Chicago gold loan at four percent was offered and quickly subscribed by insurance companies and major English investors. Speyer Bros. floated the issue and reported strong market interest despite initial doubts about Chicago stability.
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Loxpox
Chicago
Speyer Bros
Associated Press
Jing Insurance Companies
England
North Topeka News and Local Betsy Odds
North Topeka notes report a Miss Hanley ill in Topeka while a 43 pound channel catfish is landed at Wakarusa. Local visits, engagements, and upcoming weddings with Grace Shephard and Lee Mills set to wed, Jennie Burgen and Oliver Schaffer to marry, and numerous business ads span 1100 Monroe to North Kan. Ave. A Beatrice outing ad promotes a chautauqua train. notices include Mr. Wasson’s lectures and school talks in Syracuse and Sharon Springs.
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Mary Hanley
Topeka Avenus
W. Willits
Harry Irons
Senator Richter
Maggie Colliss
William Kemp
Grace Shephard
Quincy Street
Lee Mills
South Side
Jennie Burgen
Oliver Schaffer
Pratt Bros
North Topeka
Lukens Bros
Stutz & Walker
C. W. Willets
N. Kan
Oriental School of Embalming
A. J. Arnold & Son
North
Kansas Avenue
Munyon
J. H. Heller
N. Kan. Ave
Magnet
A. J. Proudat
N. Kanave
Kitty M. Wallace
Park Street
P. M. Hanley
Ogden
Utah
Miss Wallace
Clark
Logan Street
New York
New Jersey
W. H. Wasson
Syracuse
Kansas
Hamilton County Normal Institute
Sharon Springs
Wallace County Institute
Wasson
Kirk's Great Test Opens Free Distribution At Capital Office
Crowds gather as James & Kirk & Co announces a public test of Rain Water Maken today from 9 to 5. Citizens from Topeka and nearby towns collect free samples while Kirk claims rigorous prior testing in Chicago and other major cities. He hints at further soap making discoveries and a large business ahead.
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Topeka
James 8
Kirk
Throop Hotel
Chicago
United States
James & Kirk & Co
Kirk's Rain Water Maker Promises Instant Soft Water
Kirk's rain water maker claims to soften even hard water instantly and treat rain, cistern, and general washing needs. It ads its soap-accelerating action, claims harmless ingredients, and offers 25 cents for a two pound package at grocers.
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Kirk
Esse Utial Kirk
Indon Kirk
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