McNall Probes Insurance Officers Salaries Dispute
Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall fights with eastern companies over officer salaries. Letters reveal high pay, from $30,000 to $50,000 yearly, and calls for public disclosure. McNall insists salary data are public as part of license decisions and aims to end alleged extortion claims.
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Webb McNall
Eastern Insurance Companies
McNall
Insurance Department
Franklin Fire Insurance Company
Mtladelphia
Jas. McAlister
Othe Genirii
McNair
W. McAllister
Philadelphia
Questiow
Draby Yo Awhen Amnall
Unis
Dramatic Events at Crawford Theater This Weekend
The second performances of the melodrama The World Against Her will be presented at Crawford theater featuring Marie Jansen star of Erminie and Nady fame. She and Francis Wilson will be seen in her new farce The Nancy Hopks tomorrow and Saturday afternoon. The plot centers on a salted gold mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Oe
Crawford Theater
Marie Jansen
Francis Wilson
Erminie
Nady
Delmonicos
Nancy Hopks
Mixed fortunes and scenes in a bustling American drama
The article describes a lively stage production featuring a witty plot with an actor, a determined aunt, and several beautiful girls. It notes musical interludes with Miss Jansen, a strong supporting cast led by Harry Beresford, and mentions Col Funston’s Cuban lecture and adventures. It also advertises a book about the Ozarks and fruit farming, and ends with travel and health notes.
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Marquis
New York
Miss Jansen
Bile Jansen
Harry Beresford
Local Snapshots Highlight Topeka News and Events
A jumble of Topeka items covers a mix of social notes, entertainment plans, and civic chatter. Mentions include Laneth Chase, a news stand proprietor, a brick pavement project on Puirtentath street, and upcoming concerts and bowling alleys. Community figures such as Benedict hosting guests, and city leaders discussing street paving appear alongside routine status updates on education, public service posts, and civic committees.
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Gi Harv Pnievesey
Laneth Chase
Geanes W. Chase
Baw
Saat - Dr
Rupin
New York
Iale Quartette
Silas Nellie Nicholette
Concoe
Itt -Topeke
Benedict
Puirtenath Street
Addie Jewell-Newton
Tofeet
Rve Entertainment
M. Sheiden
Turst Company
Et Ameelia
Kunads
Iis Son
E. Sheldan
Pick” Smith Hun
Anyons
Kentucky
Rentuel Esn Arte Daar
Maviaibie
Log Jones
Kansas
G. G. Gage
Topeksa
Chas. W. Jarnes
Leas
Oklahoma
India Territory
J. F Olinger
Salina
Steele
Ch Morrizon
W. W. Ritchell
Kitcholt & Mariure
Lawrence
Siste University
TS Tucker
Omaha
Kensington Aids Mistletoe Crew After Ice-Tow Disaster
The British steamer Kensington arrived in Philadelphia with the crew of the British brig Mistletoe aboard after a nine day struggle in a northeast gale and drifting ice. The Mistletoe captain and seven crew members were rescued after the vessel burned and sank. crew suffered severe cold exposure but receiving medical aid aboard the Kensington. Captain Cave and crew will be sent home to Captain Clipperton, the British consul.
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Philadephia
Kensington
Langwell
London
Philadelphia
Mistletoe
Floaneiro
Bahia
Brazil
Toe Stove & Holt
Tward
Keasington
Cave
Clipperton
Alaska rates go up for Klondike shipping trade
Marine insurance firms in San Francisco announce higher premiums for vessels bound to Alaska. Victoria reports first class steamers facing about 15 percent increases with some ships limited to freight lines seeing 40 to 50 percent rises. Insurers cite risk from untrustworthy ships and cite recent losses including Willapa 20000, Mexico 80000, Corona 120000 and Clara Nevada 20000 as justification.
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San Francisco
Sound Ports
Alaska
Victoria
Williapu
Mexico
Corona
Clara Nevada
Exodus to Klondike in a Kansas City bound party
A notice describes sixty men with two shillings per pass bound for Klondike via Seattle to stock up, with twenty eight men from St Louis forming the large part of the group. Women and children stay in Montana and California while men proceed west. An additional twelve from an Indian territory group also head to the same destination. Substantial advertising follows for patent medicines.
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Kazan City
Marca
Kansas City
Klondike
Seattle
St. Louis
Missouri
Mantana
California
Theratacy
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Sailna
Kan
Kaw Valley
Aingis
Topeke
Silver Lake
Rene Andress
WR. Scott
Newton
Ugens Wolfe
Kansas Ave
T. B. Bowm
Santa Fel
Madison Son
Nose Shurey
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J. C. Gordon
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Big
Devpeste
UY Mail
ELY Brothers
Warren St
Choice Investments
Tin Oe Oem
Call and Gee Ua
J.H. Hunt Investment Co
Iehidhy
Tate
National Stables
Klauer
Fred Funston
Hamton
Bell
Col Funston
Brisch
Col. Funston
Ozarks
Los Angeles
Ee Sisepers
Croup
Branafteid
The
State Journal
Dustin
Hee
SC Brooke
Polk
Joan
J. Smdth
East Fourth
Ei. Schroeder
Jefferson
Ste Wao Burenst
Wiier & O'Clock
Woodlawn
Potwin
Tyler
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Clay
Journal
W. P
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Wits
CP. K
Care Journal
CIA
Hull Stove
Repair Co
East Righth
Ueto
Rnes Real. Estate Co
Uilles
Crosby Co. MC
Holman
A. Koester
Manson
Marat Halsteat
Cuba
Cube
Spain
Uberal
Enbie
Dearbors St
Arc Co
Arc Et
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Ca Eet
Browns Fe
Ratibla Kway
Globe Chemical Co
Blacmoxton
Ninth and Quine
Pilch and
Lincoln
Kacdus Avenue
Quincy
Rae Hart
Corner Eighth
Topeka Ave
Dr. Lex
Kyrsks
Detter
J. L McCormick
Shorey
Balsa Tae
Gayine Young
Fast
Genti James A. ‘Trovuman
Crawford
C. Journa
G Rinehart
Berryton
North Harrison
Roney Lees
Eansex Ave
Granite Tombstones
Gutrat
Los
H_ Schroeder
Cea Ee
Warwick
D. Brothers
Agra
Geo. Sieber
H. Ruth
Comer Temk
Anna Cuff
Arnes Real Estate CO
JOHN G_HOWARD
Kansas Medical Sestees
Carrier Saga
Barnes Real Estate CO
W. Sthst
Farrow
Barns Real Estate CO
W. Sth St
Enue
Kapais Viavi Co
Columbian
Ralston
Harrison St
Florists
MAS
Hague
Piorist
RJ. Groves
Ww. Groves
KR. J. Groves
Topeka Printing CO
East Seventh St
Edson
W. Brick and Paving Co
J. M. Baird
W. Gth
CEA Mar
van Sivek
Order OF the Pyramids
Cheaps Council
Zaliner
Colswnbian
Bowman & CO
Ferme
EW Crawford Theater
Rulez Fonrestres
Marie Jensen
Tusnchill
Nancy Hanks
Wvenine
Great Western Steam
East Seventh Street
Dye
F. Rodiger
Porter
Probate
Shawnee County
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Kohl ‘Topeks
Uncle Sam
Si Kan
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H. Trapp
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J. A. Hyder
M.D
Gordon St
Central Ave
North Topeka
Cc. F. Menninger
Omee
Hesidenca
Sheldon, MD
Wit Pirate Hospital
Kan Ave
IDAC
Barnes
Anda
N. &. Campbell
W. M. Forbes
Bisco
Milo Norton
West Sixth Ave
Ee Tophra Cycle CO
James
Hayden
Go Uden
Prescott & Go
Josiah Bacon
P. W& Brr
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Geo. H. Hearn
Hearn
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the Sunday Sun
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James Soot Aster
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Whelesele
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