Railroad Rates Battle Sparks Kansas City Row
A Kansas press roundup notes A D Walker's railroad commission bid, denouncing extortionate freight rates from Pittsburg to Topeka and Omaha. It contrasts Wichita and Topeka charges, urges fair treatment of railroads, and calls on voters to press candidates on transportation policy.
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Lincoln
Missouri
Topeka
Kansas City
Kansan
Yana
Sioner
Wien
A.D. Walker
Aetinan
Hepubileane
Wiel Uh Cy
Commerce With Noncontiguous Territories Reaches Billions
The report estimates U S trade with Alaska Hawaii Philippine Islands Guam Tutuila and Puerto Rico for seven months ending January 19M at about 500 million dollars. Merchandise shipped to these territories plus gold bullion withdrawn from abroad bring the total commerce to near a billion dollars for the period, signaling a full fiscal year approaching 1.0 billion dollars.
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Alaska
Hawaiien Islands
Philippine Felands
Gua
Tutuila
Porto Rico
Aluka
Hawaii
The Brewer Opinion on the Northern Securities Case
Article analyzes Justice Brewer s stance in the 1904 antitrust decision. It notes his conservative views on combinations in restraint of trade and contrasts them with other justices reforming their attitudes. The piece discusses statutory remedies and the limits of prohibiting all combinations as unlawful.
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Brewer
Justce
Justies Pullér
Justlee Peckham Ene
Supreme Court
Xorthern Securities
Cam
BiiRodah
Recordee
Ty Justee
Py Corporation
Mayer
Jun Lee Brewer
Congress Iid Pot
Willy Berwin
Becuriths Company
Wholstinn
Justics Brewer
Oversight Noted on Coal Lumber and Paper Charges
The article mentions missed references on the third page and notes overcharges in coal lumber paper and other merchandises. It calls attention to the oversight and references individuals connected with the matter, including Pat Casera.
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Topela
Kansas
Pat Casera
Wall Street Debates Sherman Law After Northern Securities Ruling
Henry Clews & Co reviews the Supreme Court decision on the Northern Securities merger noting it marks a pivotal, far reaching ruling. The piece discusses potential amendments to the Sherman anti trust law and questions how future railroad and industrial consolidations will be judged, with market reactions and political implications.
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Congress
Supreme Court of the United States
Spreullon
Oakaloosa Echoes and Town Tidbits
scattered notes from Jafhawker column report various local items: Oakaloosa sheep killing trend in Carrie Nation Topeka reference. Lincoln merchant jailed. 20 000 est lost. Believer in Kingman county invests 47000 in real estate. coal at Scranton 10 cents a bushel. Nortonville cheese factory seeks Colorado site. Wareroe tea venture in sweet potato trade. Timlingame to host Democratic orator on Decoration Day. new hitching tacks at Winchester. two overcoats stolen at Sharon Springs. howling dogs in curfew law. two full moons in March affecting dog buying. Perry man buys 169 acre Arkansas farm for 500. Beverly family to Florida. coal bill saves fare by leaving earlier. 42 Brown county steers earn 328 points each in dues. fed 1500 bushels corn 16 tons blossom and two tons meat. Fort Scott convention March 20 for rods. Leavenworth to celebrate 50th anniversary June 13. Kansas tide study notes Missouri town. no Kansas Democrat under Bret. Democrat stance on Hearst barrel credit line.
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Jafhawker
Oakaloosa
Carrie Nation
Topeka
Lincoln Merchant
Fllinwood
Ite
Kingman County
Scranton
Nortonville
Colorado
Warnero People's Tea
Timlingame
Winchester
Sharon Springs
Perry
Arkansas
Jefferson County
Beverly
Florida
Brown County
Fort Scott
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Leavenworth
Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press
A humorous old column notes stereotypes about money and marriage. It jokes that money guides a woman's choices and that a man may test marriage by his mother in law. The piece playfully critiques social expectations with sharp wit.
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New York Press
Reflections on Easter Time from An Unclear Note
A fragmentary quirky note comments on Easter time, merriment, and clams frittering away time. It mentions an Easter event nearing, with casual remarks about tipping and merriment in a casual tone. The readable portion preserves a playful, cryptic mood without clear names or dates.
Berryton Case Heard Atrailroad Hearing Muddy Transcript
A fragmented report from Berryton concerns a railroad commission hearing about depot operations. The text references a judge, servants, and a potential dispute over rebuilding or relocating the depot and prayers, with unclear details and several garbled phrases.
Uncertain lines probe social scenes and romance
Fragmented text discusses romance and social posture with quips about modesty and affection. Characters muse on love, appearances, and the human weight of social hierarchies, ending with a witty exchange about favorite music. The passage reads like a clipped dialogue from a society column or serialized tale.
Beer House Raid Stirs City Court Case
Police under Sergeant McElroy raided the Cash Curtis storage house at 114 120 West Curtis street and seized three wagon loads of tare beer and three of kes beer. Curtis was arrested for maintaining a nuisance as authorities push to end the sale of the described brands.
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McElroy
Cash Curtis
West Curtis Street
Ford. Helms
Driveway Arch Crumbles After Stone Falls Near State House
A stone from the arch of the State House driveway collapsed on a calm Monday afternoon, with repeated springstone failures blamed on shoddy masonry practices. Authorities note no cement was used and old mortar from other jobs was employed, causing loose beds, rusted beams, and dangerous conditions.
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State House
Ctaty House
Ceimett
Sind
Jen
Vane Roser
Warrant Issued for M T Hayes Former Bank Cashier
Riverside Cel March 22 A warrant charging embezzlement of an amount said to exceed funds from an Orange Growers national institute has been issued for the arrest of M T Hayes former bank cashier and former purchasing agent of the Salt Lake railroad. He has not been apprehended. The case ties to prior exposure showing the road was swindled in land purchases in this county.
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Riverside
Cel
National Inns of Hiy
M. T. Hayes
Hayes
Salt Lake Railroad
Governor Balay Denies Campaign Plans Statement
Governor Baltey declined to discuss a lengthy campaign statement or an interview about tying the stump this year. He said he would devote time to the state central committee and would not reveal future actions. He also mentioned attending the St Louis exposition and eyeing peaches for Mr Och.
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Banley Susted
State Central Committee
Baltey
Balley
Old Soldiers Seek Jobs After Topeka Ruling
Following a supreme court decision in H. 1K Goodrich v Topeka the old soldiers urge recognition under the old soldier law for city appointments at the electric plant. Governor Haley has many applications but says no positions are open now and the ruling does not require appointing veterans to every post.
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Supreme Court
Goodrich
Topeka
Ely
Haley
Hailey
Een
Chris Heltman
Beowune
Heltman
Shawiee
Henry Allen Files Papers in Topeka on Congress Nomination Battle
Henry Allen arrived in Topeka to file papers in his contest with Congress over the Republican nomination for the Second district. He presented bound samples of documents to the secretary of state, claiming theWyandotte county rump convention lacked proper call and ballots. He stated the six organizers did not answer the call and that the original papers and roster dispute the rump group’s legitimacy. He added he will not cross the independent- ticket bridge until he reaches it.
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Henry Allen
Topeka
Congress
May Powersock
Allen
Wyandotte County
Wyandotte
Hie Hane
Allen Saia
Teat
Princess Elizabeth Gives Birth in Prague Prince Windisch-Graetz
Prague reports Princess Elizabeth of Windisch-Graetz, granddaughter of Emperor Franz Josef and wife of Prince Windisch-Graetz, has given birth to a son. Earlier reports claimed she shot an actress in the Windisch-Graetz palace apartments. those statements are now deemed unfounded.
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Prague
Bohemia
Elizabeth of
Windisch-Graetz
Emperor Prarets-Joseph
Belgium
Elizabeth
Princette of
Northern Securities declares 99 percent dividend
New York report states Northern Securities company has declared a 99 percent dividend payable in Great Northern and Northern Pacific stock pro rats. Northern Pacific shares valued at 1a and Great Northern at 180, according to the unnumeral report, with details on stock par pro rata distribution.
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New York
Northern Securitioa Company
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
Up to date method trains birds to sing like songsters
An article describes a progressive bird training school where pupils learn to educate songbirds. A teacher demonstrates favored tunes on a tube, while patient female workers guide the birds through repetitive practice until the birds imitate specific melodies.
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Detker
Janay
Te Norte
Thuy Encour
En Roy
Jayer
New York
Three Topeka Boys Arrested In Boat Theft Case
Three Topeka youths, B. Manney, G. Matthews, and T. Lannan, were arrested in city court on charges of stealing a boat from D. Snaddy near Rosaville. They confessed using the boat to duck hunt and said they intended only to borrow it, not keep it.
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DD. Walker
Railroad Companies’ Board of Commissioners
Berryton
Boand
Ben
Tte
Hamber
United States
Kansas City
Pittsburg
Kas
Topeka
Harmiloa
Osige City
Katt
Sis City
Pitteburs
Atchton
St. Joseph
Osage City
Wulker
Flower
Manney
G. Matthews
T. TF. Lannan
Rosaville
Mood Will Case Rehearing Overruled by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court overruled the motion for rehearing in the Mood will case. Ida M. Webs and other heirs of the late Robert Mood sued in Shawnee County District Court to challenge the will favoring the widow. The Supreme Court reversed the lower court and ordered a new trial to be held in district court.
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Supreme Court
Ida M. Webs
Robert Mood
Shawnee
Aide
Local figures discuss urban changes and repairs in Auburndale
Oscar Ringel of Wichita, formerly of this city, attends a meeting of the city central committee with L A Fisher and others. The group plans a full council session Wednesday at 2 PM to consider street closures on The Drive and opening other streets. The streets and walks committee will hear Auburndale residents complaints and discuss bridge repairs citywide.
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Oscar Ringel
Wichita
L. A
Weber
Auburndile
Graves of Noted Men in Hancock Cemetery Quincy
In Hancock Cemetery Quincy rests graves of early town leaders and prominent families. The oldest headstone dates to 1704 and memorials honor Rev William Turner and Col. John Quincy Adams family ties. The vaults and monuments commemorate notable figures, with plans to mark grave locations within the aged grounds.
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Quincy
Mess
Ety Square
Maine
Basten
Hatiel
John Adams
Herbwie
Ebeneuir
Motram
Mary Veasie
Vee Geet
Tae Ae Oaeet Ee Iso- Neon Gata Fia Famioun
Iis Day
Meptain Preston
Ore Effiew
Cocumand
Boston
John Quincy Adan
Zahn Quincy Adie
Wilson
Aew
Independence
Col
Flood
Mn. Wiood
Ber
Col Quincy
Qad
Zong v Adums
Nti
John Guiney Adame
Washington
John Adama
Oatmeal a Curse Sparks Medical Debate in London
An English physician claims porridge is a national curse, provoking outraged Scottish readers and sharp defense from a Scots doctor who argues oatmeal helps children. The piece notes mixed medical opinions and possible bias in dietary claims, with broader questions for mothers and family doctors. A separate brief reports a legal matter and a train wreck with one presumed fatality and multiple injuries.
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London
Coluiman
Matt
England
Henry
New York Times
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