State House Gardener Labor Unrest Sparks Protests
State House janitors engineers and firemen press workers from eight to twelve hours daily. Complaints center on extra duties and yard upkeeping. Foremen overwork and seek replacements while others await work and union funds. The council notes a financial saving but promises attention to grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State House
Abe
Curuas
Tinea
Oanniedaner
Bali
See Little Council
Bath
Too Many Local Bills Before the Legislature
A sprawling discussion outlines lawmakers’ push to settle numerous measures in committee or discard questionable bills. The piece denounces bribery, lobbying by corporations, and partisan obstruction, urging orderly action and reform within the legislative process.
State Board of Pardons Recommends Release of William Green
The State Board of Pardons recommends the release of William Green of Leavenworth after a careful investigation and oral examination. The board finds Green guilty only of second degree murder by a jury and urges commuting the sentence to ten years in the penitentiary. The report notes strong opposition from judges and prior officials but supports clemency with conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Green
Leavenworth
Sau Buahs
Dechiriea
Geven
Mstrict Wert
Bat
Lewdy
Swie
Mi BodSon
Sera Tor “Eames
Mirrer
Better train service demanded by drug firm at Bashore station
A Bashore drug company on the Keansan City Northwestern line, about VA miles from Leavenworth, petitions the state railroad commission to compel improved service. It asks for three seats required for freight delivery inshore and notes two days are consumed per round trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bashore
Keansan City Northwestern
Leavenworth
State Board of Railroad
State supervision of insurance halts road project
Fragmentary note claims state officials and insurance supervision obstruct a road plan linking Leavenworth and Kansas City. It mentions a threefold plan to freeze out merchants and suggests paper involvement. The text references a state supervisor and road sections, with unclear verbs and mis-spellings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kansas City
Steckern
Interest From Supt McNall Office Sparks Insurance Debate
In Harford May 5 1897 J W Daniels of Springfield raises questions about insurance licensing. The Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co was found not authorized to transact tornado windstorm or hail cover in the state and faces license revocation for improper practices. The department notified several other insurers of similar issues and pledged prompt action to enforce the charter terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Danis
Sexier Springs
Har Bien Pilshine
Phoenix
Harford
Cann
Y. Daniels
Baxter
Kan
Andes Insurance Department
Phoenix Tnsurmine Company
C. W. Daniels
McNall
HM. Magill
Chicago
Bhowns Insurance Company
Alagin
Neli Saye
General Assembly
S4j Corporation
Sofane
Springfield Fire and Marine Tnsurainee
Atta
Catholic Knights Report Shows Membership Rise and Agenda
The Catholic Knights of America held the second session in Mobile Alabama on May 13. Reports from committees on printing and supplies outlined thousands of copies and distributions to Supreme Officers and branches. The convention noted total membership now at 3505 with 417 votes by states and referred further by law amendments to the committee of the whole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
Btehnst
Catholic Knighte of America
Enelich
Yales Oowiluh Ench
Deieedin Kelleher
J. D. Coleman
Louletuja
John Bedel
Hiinels
Renarta
The Gold Standard to Be Discussed at Postal Congress
Washington reports from the Ways and Means Committee of the Universal Postal Congress show near completion of preliminary consideration on amendments to the international treaty. Focus shifts to adopting the gold standard, a key issue among postal rites, with South American delegates noted as pivotal in potential voting outcomes.
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Postal Congress
Washington
Mar
Ways and Means Committee
Universal Postal Congress
South and
Central America
New Real South American Kidney Cure Advertised
Distressing urinary symptoms reportedly cured in six courses by a “new real South American Kidney Cure.” Claims rapid relief from bladder and kidney pain with immediate effect. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Bros Co in Topeka Kansas. Also noting a local laundry service ad for Peerless Steam Laundry.
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Geo. W- Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Sim Bros Co
Kanges Ave
Topeka
Kan
West
Worcester heirs accuse Brigham of draining estate assets in Topeka boom
Frederick A Brigham, a Topeka real estate operator long tied to Thomas Rice of Worcester Mass, faces attachment suits filed by Edwin L Ries and Mrs Edith Moran. The heirs claim Brigham misused 159,000 of trust funds, using the estate as executor while propelling speculative purchases in Shawnees county and the Oakland addition. All Brighams property, including Topeka holdings and mill ties, was levied yesterday as creditors seek recovery.
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Frederick A. Brigham
Thomas Rice
Worcester
Brigham
Shawnes County
Esdwin L. Ries
Edith Moran
Bostor
Mays
Maas
Lrishnass
Thomas Ries
Frederck A. Dingham
Topeka
Guring Tartry
Topeke
Hear
Oakland
East Junction
Mass
Mr. Brigham
Isingham
Rice
Hesham
Thomas= Rice
Masy
Erivhaty
Mistate
Hive
Rexilee
Trighum
Brieham & Rives
Bricham
W. C. Stephenson
Connecticut's Big Pebble It Weighs Millions of Pounds
Montville May 13 The Connecticut Legislature considers buying the Cocherisy rock between New London and Norwich famed as the largest boulder in the United States It measures 80 feet long 70 feet rich contains about 79000 cubic feet and weighs about 16000 tons Geologists regard it as a glacial relic with unique appearance and texture described as a national ecological curiosity standing on a hill near the Thames River as it attracts scientific interest and debate about its ownership and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montville
Cons
Cocherisy Rock
New London
Nuewich
United States
Columbus
Connestcut
New England
Connecticut
Cochezan
Ora Uy
Medical men meet at Topeka Kansas in May session
The Kansas Medical Society gathers in Topeka for its annual May meeting. General J. Caldwell delivered the welcome at Hamilton Hall and praised the medical profession for its humanity and sacrifice. Dr. F. M. Dailey of Tecumseh presided, with Dr. H. Gil of Pittsburgh as vice president. the opening program included a paper on medical topics and social gatherings followed by informal acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas Medical Society
Topeka
Beft
Hamilton Hall
J. €. Caldwell
Auciety
Haumiltom
Kansas
General Caldwell
Caldwell
Mtty
Alma
Imortal
Udr
Louis Pasteur
Ianat
Ine
Ourelry
Vis Huepitatiues
Rome
Elvine
F. M. Dailey
Teclylt
Te Soctuly
H. Gil
Fittsburs
Gil
Oeniuires
Haddam
Kan
To Sell His Body Offer Frico Board Of Hesith San Franckco
Wilhelm Oppermann a German teacher musician aged about 60 seeks to auction his mortal part after death. The board and Dr Williamson discuss selling body after death for scientific or medical use. Oppermann insists on no burial alive and recalls family fears. He asks how much his body is worth.
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Frisco Board of Hesith
San Franckco
Wilhelm Oppermann
Desith
Bros Ghild
Willis Lo Walt
Oppermann
Dr Williamson
American Tract Society Annual Meeting Report
The American Tract Society held its annual meeting at Madison Square Presbyterian Church with President O. C. Howard absent. The treasurer reported 3017 dollars in operating expenses and 3017 dollars in receipts from various sources tied to building and publishing, with fund balances and committee appointments noted. A separate advertisement touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia, claiming rapid relief and broad testimonials, with Swift & Holliday as distributors in Topeka.
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New York
American Tact Society
Madison Square Presbyterian Church
O. C. Howard
Wales
Ford
Beilding
George L. Sherer
de Willian W. Rant
Feporte
Hugh Porter Fane van Refers
J. Cook
Wiliam M. Crane
Titus I. Meigs
Honduras story doubted in Washington on flag incident
Washington reports question the claim of Honduras firing on the U S flag. No consul at the named place. a consular agent William Alger is cited. Consul Little at Tegucigalpa relays that the rebellion ended and his advices were later than the steamer. If the agent had died, it would have been reported.
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Homa
Ply
Sale Ehler
Gupe
Pha
Uae
McUe
Presiddeg
Siren Tree
Pliderifar
Stenet
Iken
Wen
Washington
Honduras
United States
Wiliam Alger
State Department
Tegucigalpa
Litie
Civil Service Reform Association Elected Leaders in New York
May 12 annual meeting in New York elected officers led by President Carl Soture with vice presidents Joseph H Choate Norman Reston Edwin J Godkin Willis James A MacDonough Oswald Otienser Oscar S Strauss The secretary's report highlights lobbying Washington to modify civil service rules from the Cleveland era The association argues any change breaches promises in McKinley s acceptance letter and inaugural address
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service Reform Association
New York
Civil Service Reform
Carl Soture
Joseph H Choate
Norman Reston
Edwin J. Godkin
Willis James
A. Macdonough
Oswald Otienser
Oscar 5. Strauss
Lalgely
Washington
McKinley
Cleveland
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State Departments
State Board OF Pardons
Bashore, Kan
Insurance
Catholic Knights
Ee West
Eighth Ave
F. A. Brigham
State
American Tract Society
Newark City
Mystle
T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Swift & Holliday, Druggists
Kansas Avenue
Batiste
Hamilton
Kemper & Paxtons
Sixth and
Quincy
Will
M'Kinley
Shawnee Building and Loan Association
H. BastMa
ME. Snatimorn
Pree Noars Gy
MM. Spattinger
E Maulter
Roy Greeswald
WJ. Healy
FB Brown
WB Danger
A.B. Fools
TM. Hanley
CS. Sabton
AM. Baird
Beecham
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