Topeka Snapshots Mingle News At Busy Meeting
In Topeka updates residents mix of local politics school board talk and civic items. Maine and Kansas figures appear with notices on assignments elections and upcoming programs at theaters and schools. Governor Stanley denies criticism of the syndicate while plans for civic improvements and university events unfold around city streets.
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Topeka
Es Agen
Goverfioe
Morrill
United
Staten
Kan
Washburn
McCabe
Geecrane
A Smith
Ottawa
N. Ga
E Bascom
Wichita
A. Marbuke
West Tenth Avena
D. ¥. Witton
Hetloville
Hie Republica
Topeks
J. 2
Kusnebeum
al Ka
Corpus Christi
Tex
Dorn March
Webb
Santa Fe
Marrichs
Scottinn Tite
Max Host
N. - Inet Nigtr
Kanana Metical College
Craw- Tons Opera House
Viola Alien
Kanexe City
Stanley
Fort Scott
Snyderly
A.M Harvey
Maine
Democratic Flambeau Club
Karas Avenue
Washington
Lio~dott
Keenan
Sewell County
Finney Expected to Secure Rail Road Commissioner Post
The expected council meeting next week will consider the election of a railroad commissioner for a three year term, with Governor Finney likely to be reelected and no opposition anticipated. The job pays 2000 dollars annually, and the board has recently set precedents guiding future cases while railroad companies provide passes to the commissioner. J N Fike’s term ends, prompting possible reshuffles. Ty Walker’s term runs two more years.
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D. W. Finney
Finney
Supreme Court
Dmcer
Acton
J. N. Fike
Wil
A_ Ty Walker
Street Car Franchise in Birmingham Amid Railway Plans
Fragmentary report from Birmingham outlines a street car franchise connected to the Steel Cities railway project. Mentions include a 2,008,001 stock figure and the Warrior River Power’s role in the Birmingham development. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
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Birmingham
Ala
Steel Cities Railway Nepal
Warrior River
Rodenberg Resigns from U S Commission
William A. Rodenberg of Illinois submitted to President Roosevelt his resignation as a member of the United States commission, effective April. Richard Dana of Boston named as probable successor, with Roosevelt not yet announcing plans. Rodenberg had urged to remain after informing the president of his intent to reenter politics. Rodenberg formerly represented Illinois Twenty first district in Congress.
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Washington
William A. Rodenberg
Fast St. Louis
Roosevelt
United Effect
Richard Dana
Boston
Rodenberg
Hio
Twenty-first Illinois
Wellington on Deck in Sixth District Fight for Reed
E W Wellington of Ellsworth remains confident he can defeat Congressman Reed in the sixth district race. He targets Lincoln and Osborne counties as pivotal, dismissing rivals' claims and arguing those delegates will decide the convention at Norton on April 3. Wellington says Reeder claims are bluff and insists the fight continues with solid support from key counties.
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E. W. Wellington
Ellsworth
Reeder
Norton
Lincoln
Osborne
Union Pacific
Ime
Salt Settlement Reached With Birmingham Steel Firm
A settlement announced on March 14 involves Robernson and Birmingham Steel and Wire Company. Payment of a large amount ends a dispute over holdings in Alabama operations. The deal transfers Hobinsonsey’s stock and settles claims regarding the Alabama line, with executives Schuler and secretary tied to the agreement.
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Birmingham
Robernson
Tam Wall Segreak GM
Schuler
Te Rinbams Steel
Wire Compan
Mr. Hobinsey
Delet
Tike Abe Ieee Follets
Notices Posted Wage Scale in Shamokin and Hazelton Collieries
Mine operators in the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company announce wage continuity across Shamokin district and Hazelton anthracite collieries. Wages in effect now will continue until April, then subject to 60 days notice, with local adjustments to be made with employees at each mine. The postings aim to anticipate the miners convention to be held in Shamokin next week.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company
Shamokin
Hazelton Dist
Daniels Murder Case Delayed as Heery Testimony Sought
The preliminary hearing for Roy Daniels charged with the murder of Frank Devlin in Daniels joint on East Fourth Street was set for 9 am but continued to March 18 at the state's request due to Luke Heery's absence. Attorneys sought to obtain Heery's testimony at his home and pressed for bail, but the court postponed to next Tuesday as Heery's physician expected his return. Daniels remains jailed.
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Roy Daniels
Frank Devlin
East Fourth Street
McNary
Luke Heery
Hayden and
Huffgate
Heery
Daniele
Frisco Club Aims Big Prize Fight For Charity
The San Francisco police and city supervisors back a plan to award the May tenth prize fight to a club that donates substantial funds to public charity. The measure urges securing a major bout to benefit municipal improvements, with the prize earmarked for charitable purposes.
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Frisco Club
San Francisco
Police Commission
Towrd
Super Etl
Five Story Building Burned in Cleveland Factory Fire
Fire early today practically destroyed the first story brick building occupied by the Randall Mattress company in Cleveland Ohio. Loss figure listed as five thousand dollars. Philip Stopel foreman jumped from a thin door window and suffered a broken leg. Two firefighters were overcome by smoke and carried from the building but are expected to recover. Unity ladies to host a church supper Friday evening from six to dusk. Everyone invited.
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Cleveland
Randall Mattress Company
Philip Stopel
Unity Ladies
Cable Chess Match Seventeenth International England America
The seventh international cable chess match between America and Great Britain for the Newner trophy is described with players listed and travel notes. Contests unfold on each side as teams prepare to fly to London, with locations noted in New York and Chicago reporting.
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England
America
New York
Great Britain
Desire Teeny Spher
Attenton
Amert- Seite
Cohen
Thes
Gana
Londra
Monus Carlo
Lawrence, Pillabury
Brief Telegrams From March Misty Dispatches
A jumble of telegram style notes reports travel arrivals and shipping movements. Mentions Gabe Pusti and A. Dike in New York March references, a steamer in transit toward Horta, and a secret conveyance tied to a named ship. Reports from Union Pacific S R and a state journal itemize transit and ticket office details.
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Union Pacific S. R
Kanaat Ave
the State Journal
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Abilene
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Hong
State House
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Atchison Globe
Woman's Magazine
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Twa
Rare Daape & Case
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Daniel Spohn
Shinn Willis
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Hook
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Lee Mervantily Company
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Katy
Port Scott
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Charles Adams & CO
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Norfolk
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