War Bill Sparks Nationwide Debate in House
Washington March 9 Congress acts on a defense fund with 50 million for national defense and 6 million for naval needs. Speaker Cannon and Rep Sayers defend the measure as a prudent emergency fund to empower the president, while critics urge restraint and warn against masking war plans. The chamber clears the way for a formal vote amid bipartisan applause and warnings about future consequences.
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Sierdy
Dillam
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Sitatroth Dattver
Geist
Becangn
Jaen
CasTONIA: Sparse OCR Fragment Sparks Confusion
A fragmentary OCR OCR note contains irregular capitalization and unclear text about a fee. No clear event, persons, or organizations are identifiable from the readable portion.
Militia Armament Rush as Ten Tons Arrive in Kansas
Government supplies for the Spanish War arrive in Topeka, stored in the state House basement. About 600 Springfield rifles and extensive uniforms and camp utensils are on hand, with 2,250 men ready to be mobilized within a week after a call.
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Adjutant General's Department of
Kansas
Kansas National Guard
Boyd
Finels
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Topeka
Adjutant General’s Office
Arsenal
Capitol Building
Kansas Miltis Department
Stryker Sees Supreme Court Ruling Curbing School Purchases
Superintendent Stryker cites a decision by Judge David J. Brewer limiting districts from buying charts taps globes and other school accessories without a district vote. He argues the ruling could stop inflated costs and waste by enforcing legally called meetings and could prompt legislative action to reform textbook and classroom supply procurement.
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Stryker
David J. Brewer
Supreme Bench
State Supreme Court
Insurance chiefs warn five Kansas insurers over policy law
Insurance Commissioner McNail distributes circulars to Kansas firms warning strict adherence to the valued policy law or exit the state. The letter includes the law and 1897 liabilities chapter, and notes future enforcement requiring payment of face value after a total loss unless fraud is shown at policy inception. Seventy teaching institute certificates granted. about 60 applications refused for lacking state or life certificates or evidence of instruction at a state normal.
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McNail
Teailing
Kansas
State Board of Education
Chief Steele Must Answer in Quo Warranto Case
Supreme Court overrules a remurrer to the petition in the quo warranto proceedings brought by County Attorney Jetmore to oust Chief Steele from office. Steele's attorney must file an answer. Also notes local notices and an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure and a meeting of the Ingleside association.
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Steele
Supreme Court
Jetmore
G. W. Stansfield
Kansas Avenue
Stone God Found In Cavern Near Tonawanda
A giant prehistoric stone idol, about ten feet tall when intact, was discovered in an underground cavern near Tonawanda by workers while mining limestone on Palmer Cummings’s Akron estate. The artifact, broken but well preserved on top, shows a smiling and a stern left face with an oxidized left eye.
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New York
Palmer Cummings
Akron
Cumming
Uriah Cummings
California Wine Deficit Spurs Price Decline Concerns
California wine brokers warn against misreading price drops as stable supply. Charles A Wettmer, a noted vintner, says a syndicate sale signals distress rather than a market break. He notes a genuine shortage persists. wholesale stocks are limited, and future vintages will fall short of demand despite some cheap cellar Whisky-style prices.
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Eifernia
Associated Press
Charles A. Wettmer
Californie Viriculturiste
Burspe
Weltmer
California
Worshly
Jenks
Yank Winnagre
New Lake Route For Grain Imports From Chicago to Duluth
Canadian Atlantic line charters two years the steamers Saxon and companions for grain and ore trade between Duluth Chicago and Farry Sound with M A Hanna & Co and Globe Iron Works involved. Elevators and terminals at Parry Sound, vessels to be delivered May 1, capacity about 450000 tons per season, expanding western lake and rail access.
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Chicago
Cleveland
Jers Saxon
Gggman
Grocian
Briton
Ronan
Menomines Praffit Company
M.A. Hoona & Co
Globe Iron Works Company
Duluth
Chicsco
Farry Sound
Ottewa
Ont
Parry Sound
Atenomines Company
M.A. Hanna & Co
Free Ferris ashes prompt Chicago inquiry over burial funds
Chicago friends of inventor George W. G. Ferris seek confirmation from Pittsburgh undertaker Hudson Sanson about the ashes and funeral expenses. They question the handling by Hunt & Co and warn they may pursue a court administrator if facts prove improper, noting Ferris died intestate with substantial life insurance.
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George W. G. Ferris
Pitttsborg
Hudson Sanson
Piltaburg
Robert W. Hunt
Hunt
Division Street
Ferris
Pitsbury
Contempt of Court Question in Ferris Jett Estate
Fragments indicate a dispute over disposition of an estate's assets with suggested assignment to the widow and speculation about contempt of court and the executor’s wishes. The readable text centers on who should receive the estate and possible legal repercussions.
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Ferris Jett
Givat
Gompers Visit Fails to Move New Bedford Strikers
New Bedford March 8 A visit by President Gompers of the American Federation of Labour yields no new funding promises. Strikers, mostly non unionists, expect to resume work under reduced support while leaders are away. Arbitration board visits Monday as union and manufacturers may confer about terms. Strike fund contributions count about $2100 weekly.
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Gompers
American Federation of Labour
Gopers
Federation of Labor
DeLeon
Ross
Spinners
Washington
Board of Arbitration
Bo meseekers Excursion to Southwest States
Round trip fare plus 2.00 for Tuesday March 16 via Santa Fe Route to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas. Apply to agent Sante Pe Route for details. Mending and sewing services offered for a fee. Whitmere Bros. Sarbers, 13 Kanave.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louigans
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Another K. C. Hotel Planned at Saltillo and Eleventh Streets
Construction begins today on a new four story hotel at the southeast corner near Saltillo and Eleventh Streets in Kansas City. The project, funded at about 3000 dollars, aims to provide modern amenities and later convert to flexible use, with plans for electric lighting and a design to accommodate automobile access and potential expansion. Local officials and developers discuss the ambitious scope and feasibility.
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Kangee
Ntone
Mas
Oh Corrigan
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