Readings and Debate in Warrington on Tax Policy
In Warrington on March 26, the final day of a general debate featured Mr. Simpson of Kansas advocating a free trader stance and quoting McKinley to argue foreigners should be taxed. The session included sharp exchanges about tariffs, labor, and the impact on American workers, with various representatives defending or opposing the tax scheme and urging practical aid for farmers. The Senate then referred John A. Heagherman’s constitutional matters to a power interim committee for executive action.
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Warrington
Talbert
Dem
Amtagle
Dem Cal
Gun
Papidaho
Streeves
Minny
Awembey
Ewerty Tele Wien
Tawney
Diunh
Minke
Mr. Tawney
Re Wbsicake
Mrr. Simpson
Ran
Mr. McKinley
Mtr
Simpson
Messrs. Cox
Tenia
Dem. Ark
Purtix
Bucki
Texas
Damaged Mankato River Works Readied amid Chaos
Fragmentary report describes riverfront construction with blasting and water damage. References to dynamite, new ramps, and scattered materials near the Denata site. Mentions river above the city and efforts to stabilize the area as crews assemble and repair.
Crushed at Winfield EW Lewis Secures Ballast Contract
EW Lewis, stone and bridge contractor of the Santa Fe, announced a three year lease with St Shepherd for 18 workers. He will haul 5000 cars of ballast stone for track work between Winfield and Perry, with quarry work at Shepherd and two rushers to be installed. The project runs 12 months from Winneld to Perry, with the Independent Political Club meeting tomorrow evening.
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EW. Lewis
Winfles
T. We Lewry
Sta Fe “Ritthvency
St. Shepherd
Wintely
Drery
Shepherd
Winneld
Perry
Mass Meeting in Chicago on Transmissouri Decision
A Chicago mass meeting of Western Continental Ohio River and Southern Paseenter lines discusses the Transmissouri ruling. Attendees expect no definite action yet as Supreme Court decision pending full text. lawyers cautious on delays and possible suspension of western railway associations.
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Chicago
Transmissouri
Continental
Paseenter Association
Supreme Court
Bristow Faces Scrutiny Over Otaiwa Herald Article
Incensed at Bristow the new fourth assistant postmaster general, his Kansas return amid a dispute over the Otaiwa Herald piece on the Riggs-Smart contest. The paper backed Smart from the start, stirring anger among Riggs supporters who threaten action while Bristow denies false statements about judge Rives and ballot tampering.
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J. L. Bristow
Kansas
Otaiwa Herald
Hakata
Riggs
Bristow
Bere Fos
Bristew
Yeas
District Court of
Thirtige Couney
Stantz
Senate
Topeka Workers Urged to Support Auditorium Vote
Workingmen of Topeka should resist terat otce in order to vote for the appropriation of 10000 dollars of the coal hall fund for the building of an auditorium. The building will cost from 20000 to 30000 and will employ several hundred men. Every one of these men will be hired in Topeka. A vote for the auditorium means a job for work at good wages.
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Topeka
Dopetta
Tariff on Beet Sugar Promoted by German Banker
Dietrich, president of the German National Bank of Hastings, Nebraska, urges a tariff of more than half a cent on all sugars to aid the western sugar beet industry. He cites international examples, backs government protection, and argues beet sugar growth benefits Nebraskan and western states if duties and reciprocal measures are aligned.
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Chicago
Detrich
German National Bank of
Guemarty
Trane
Tuvsle
Austria
Ras
Dietrich
Naftionil
Nebraska
Hastings
Warenthenn
Secretary of the Treasury
Germany
Belgium
France
Denmark
New Zealand
Argentine Republic
England Gags and the Greek Blockade Policy
Dispatches from Constantinople report Britain will withdraw from the Crete blockade while ac‑ quiescing to it. The balance of power and pressure from Russia France and Germany shape Britain’s stance as Greek Turkish tensions threaten war. Marquis of Salisbury heads to London and Paris for talks on France’s role in the crisis.
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Constantinople
Great Britain
Tokat
Antol
Porte
Crete
Armenia
Cretan
Groete
Europe
Russia
France
Germany
Austria
Greece
Chamber of Deputies
Great Bettain
Turkey
London
Marquis of Balixbury
Imlex
Paris
M. Handaux
Cresce
Nice
Fighting in Crete near Malaxa and Suda
Insurgents clash with Turkish forces around Malaxa fort and Suda while advancing toward Tsikalaria. Christians press rear of Turkish lines as Turks retreat from Malaxa after evacuating the fort. Detachments clash, fires start in villages, and Turkish convoys reach advances toward Keratch heights.
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Canea
Marenza
Malaxa
Buda
Christiana
Suda
Tsikalaria
Keratch
Provisions and smitten train near Keratidi clash
Turkish forces near Keratidi met insurgent fire from strong positions. Christians halted the advance as the Turkish commander sought the best position to defend the convoy. By noon the engagement between Turks and Christians near Keradi continued with uncertain outcome and heavy losses for the Turkish garrison at Malaxa.
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Keratidi
Keradi
Malaxa
State Oil Inspectors Named By Governor Leedy
Dr E V Wharton was informed of Governor Leedys selection of five deputy oil inspectors. Names include Bauerstelat Le Ruy Coffey county rank Elliott Dentonville Doniphan county and S Dodeon Kansas City Kan. Inspectors get 15 dollars monthly plus traveling expenses. The posts are highly lucrative within state administration.
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E. V. Wharton
Leedy
Bauerstelat
le Ruy
Coffey County
Rank Elliott
Dentonville
Doniphan County
Dodeon
Kansas City
Kan
Governor Besieged by Applicants and Rival Inspectors
In the governor's office numerous applications for positions are on file and dozens of personal visits accompany the process. Before noon today fifteen rival candidates for deputy grain inspectors waited in line for their turn to be interviewed. The scene reflects the heavy demand and political maneuvering surrounding the governor's appointments.
Railroads swap branches to reduce competition in upper Midwest
A St. Paul railroad official says Great Northern and Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul have agreed to trade the Fargo Southern branch for the Great Northern Aberdeen and Watertown branch in South Dakota. The move would leave each road with less competition and worries Fargo merchants who feared Soo Line access via the Fargo Southern.
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Piarge
St. Paul
Great Northern
Chicago, Milwaukee
Fargo
Fargo Southern
Memphis Relief Committee Reports Flood Refugees Care
The Memphis relief committee announces Memphis is sheltering over 6000 flood refugees and as many head of stock. Foreign aid is deemed necessary while levees are in good condition. President Dickinson of the Little Rock board of trade donated $1.00, and the funds will be applied properly as the Mississippi River shows a continued fall.
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Memphis
Mississippi
citizen@ relief committee
Dickinson
Lite Rock Board of Trade
Missouri River at Leavenworth Falls From Danger
Weather watcher predicts Missouri River will recede after peak. Gauge at Kansas City noon read 18.2 feet, one foot higher than yesterday. Leavenworth stage fell to about 39.9 feet tonight, down from 46.1 feet yesterday, suggesting danger may be past for now.
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Kansas City
Connor
Missouri
Leavenworth
Kaa
River rises threaten St Louis and Mississippi flood reach
St Louis March 25 according to the local weather bureau the Missouri and upper Mississippi rivers will rise with an estimated crest near 224 feet by Sunday. Flood levels will extend from Keokuk south to Hannibal and about 1%4 feet from Hannibal toward the Missouri River mouth by Saturday. Over the past 24 hours readings included Kansas City and Booneville 1.0 to 0.1 feet, Hannibal 8-10 feet, Keokuk 6-10 feet.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Upper Mississippi
Keokuk
Hannibal
Missouri River
Kansas City
Booneville
Pockets Inside Out Garber Shot In Chicago Alley
Garber was found unconscious with a head wound in a Chicago alley and is in critical condition at county hospital. Police suspect assault and robbery, then dragging him to the alley. his home is Belleville Ohio. Also notes Blair, 25 to 20, jailed for selling liquor to Indians at Mayetta reservation. investigation links to widespread whiskey supply. Hall's Hair Renewer advertises scalp disease remedies.
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Garber
Chicago
Belleville
S. A. Blair
Holton
United States
Neeley
Blair
Mayetta
Hinton
Bisi Yeateriay
He Must Rest He Is Forced to Take a Vacation at Once
A man is compelled to cease work and take an immediate vacation. The directive orders rest and separation from duties, citing health or rest needs as the rationale. No further details on location or duration are provided.
McKinley to take vacation amid Washington office seekers
President McKinley plans a few days’ rest at Atlantic City due to fatigue from the constant stream of office-seekers at the White House. His physician orders brief rest as warm weather worsens his discomfort, with friends warning overwork could break him down if he does not retreat to the seashore or countryside near the capital.
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Washington
McKinley
White House
Atlantic City
Robbery charge as Lecompton farmer accuses Grace Edgington
J T Glenn, a young farmer from near Lecompton, reports being robbed of 315 in money in Grace Edgington’s apartments on Kansas avenue. Detective Price arrests Edgington after a chase. Glenn says more money was taken. Edgington denies the theft and is held at the station pending possible state trial. Edgington is described as tall blonde and known as Mrs Sam Edgington.
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J.T. Glenn
Lecompton
Grace Bagington
Kansas Avenue
Fifth Street
Quincy Street
Price
Young Glenn
Grace Edgington
Sam. Edgington
Popeka
Jean
Grace Edwington
Fire at Buchanan Building Destroys Beaver Postoffice
Beaver Pa March 25 Fire at seven this morning completely destroyed the Buchanan building a three story structure housing the post office the Star Publishing company Western Union and several lawyers and dentists Loss set at 50000 with no injuries. Explosion of a poll stall caused the blaze.
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Star
Beaver
Buchanan
Star Publishing Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
Losa
Tully
Fitzsimmons plans New York athletic club with broker backer
San Francisco reports Bob Fitzsimmons has found a New York broker to back a new athletic club. The plan calls for a five story building in Manhattan to house a luxury club offering training in boxing and other sports, with exhibitions in major cities and Fitzsimmons as chief instructor under agreements with a wealthy broker and the building owner.
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New York
San Francisco
Bob Fissimmons
Escota
Martin Julian
Carson
Fitzsimmons
Box
Death of Mrs Hamilton Wife of Dr Hamilton
Mrs W Hamilton wife of Dr Hamilton died yesterday afternoon of apoplexy at her home on Quincey street between Fifth and Sixth streets She was 34 years old Funeral services will be held at the residence Sunday at 2 o'clock Rev W J Dunn of Wymore Neb died yesterday at the residence of Dr S Vernelia at 224 Topeka avenue Funeral notice later The funeral of James H Williamson will be held at the First Christian church tomorrow at 2 o'clock The Knights of Honor will conduct the services The remains will be taken to Paducah Ky for burial
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Wymore
Neb
Dr. S. Vernelia
Topeka Avenue
James H. Williamson
First Christian
Smith Holds On No Action on Cape for a Month
Washington March 25. Board of managers of the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers adjourned with no final decision on reorganization of Leavenworth Kansas management. Next meeting planned in about a month at Dayton Ohio or Dangilie Ti. Indications favor a substantial reorganization at Leavenworth.
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Washington
National Home For
Leavenworth
Kansas
Hore
Dayton
Ohio
Dangilie Ti
Ripley Confirms Pacific Deal Report Latest
President Ripley publicly confirms the report of a Pacific deal. Details remain brief as officials cited continuing negotiations and potential strategic implications for national policy. The confirmation signals a negotiated path forward amid diplomatic tensions and regional concerns.
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Ripley
Santa Fe and Southern Pacific deal eyed by Ripley
President Ripley returns from inspection and endorses main features of a possible Santa Fe Southern Pacific agreement. The plan would give Santa Fe control of the Mojave division from Benson to Needles, uniting lines and simplifying operations. Details to be finalized by lawyers, with leases or transfers under consideration and no immediate traffic changes.
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Washington
B. P. Riptey
Santa Fe
Southern Paci
Mojave
Southern Pacific
Crum Mojave
Needles
Atlantic & Paci
Deat
Patiste Ocean
Los Angeles
San Diego
Tradt
Mtr. Hipley
California
Iles
Regal Farm
Southern ‘Pacific
Benson
Nogales
Santo Fr Us Mw
New Mexico
Arizona
Samora
Deming
Sonora
No- Bailes
Guayraas
Jejave
M. Tn
Hanson
Wael
Sall
Guaymas
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Mr. Simpson of
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Mankate
Minn
Herth
Winfield
Keandinsujan
Independent Political Club
Mike Heery
Ventog
Anderson, Pres
Railroad Mass Meeting
St, Lathes
Smart
Higgs
Sir
Rives
Brite
Judev Riggs
Ut Lieavy
Judicial Office
England
Salisbury
Lord Salisbury
Eee
Boston
The
St Paul
Leaven
T. Louis
Hall
J. T. Glenn
Fire LY Quay
Samuel A. Johnson
AL. B. Lowe
Tepeks
District Court
Wabauisse County
Johnsen
John ©. McClintock
George A. Anieeson
Lewes
Mall Tron
Bombay
Talian Canal
Emelish Becker
Brooks
Leedy Tollay
W. W. Culeer
Barton County
Hewie Culver
Jan Weean
Ulm North Monroe
Dutton
Walton
Newton
A.M. Hallock
Nutt
Friends of the
Citizens
Republican Committee
Robert Steele
Citiens
Eket Os
Ciue
Hazilton
Fitz
Gov. Smith
Mickey
Jamesey
New York Journal
Jim
Chauncey
Zebedee
Courge
St. Jim
Posch
Old St. Jim
K. Munkittrick
DeWitt
G. W. Stansfield
Pacific
Southern Pac
Southwestern Traffic Association
Theirecretary ET Cyronhelt
R Cymntwlc Pala
Ubeat
Santi Fe
Louis
Denver
Ft Worth
Galveston
Lester
Quaseteco
Santa
Anthony
Promise City
Laws
Swift & Holiday
Topekane
Henbes Avenue
W. Stanafield
All Avenue
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