Judicial Reform Echoes in Topeka Editorial
A Topeka State Journal editorial discusses tax policy and justice, noting Justice Allen’s call for a graduated income tax and wealth tax as remedies for economic inequality. The piece argues such measures could curb greed, raise revenue, and promote fair terms across generations amid evolving political views.
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Maal i
Atalte
Ms Wellan
Enoiiiatiie
Kansas
Justice Allen
New York
Fragmented Voices From The Arts And Oddities Of The Era
A collage of quotations and fragments from writers and critics across several papers. It touches on art, cinema, magic, and social commentary, with names and places like Wichita, Hutchinson, and Emoria post included. The tone hints at a culture in transition and curiosity about modern media and belief.
Weather Indications For Orienne Mey Iier Kasus
A weather notice warns of shifting winds and unsettled conditions. Forecasts suggest breezy periods with possible showers in the region, advising residents to prepare for changing temperatures and gusty winds through the midweek period.
Control of franchises in New York protests restrict private ventures
Debated plan seeks to regulate franchise grants and prevent private entitites from unduly dominating waterfront and public utilities. Officials argue for public hearings and city oversight to ensure fair access, while critics warn against overreach curbing development and open competition.
New York Political Shifts Highlight Populist and Republican Tides
A fragmented 1920s-style analysis notes rising Republican opposition to Populists in New York while populist movements gain traction in Albany and Tremont. It discusses wealth, inheritance laws, and party strategies, citing editors and observers in a periodical voice.
Hill Pleads for Unity in Democratic Party
New York ex Senator David B Hill urges Democratic unity amid internal discord. He criticizes factionalism and calls for reconciliation to restore party strength in upcoming contests. Berlin debate notes public meeting reforms and the chancellor warns against politically dangerous gestures.
End of the Sugar Mill Debacle in Topeka
A Topeka sugar mill venture failed after sunk costs near 100000 dollars and years of efforts to produce profitable sorghum sugar. A New Orleans representative eyed machinery for possible sale or shipment, while critics note quality and market issues doomed the project despite local investment and state college experiments.
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Bauin Enterprises
Colon
John #4
Murphy
New Orleans
To- Peka
Hansas
Lunnest Ileeven
AUN
Nekasiy Bugue
Betis
State Agrienndeal College
Langtry Ridicules LT Divorce in California Report
Landon quotes Edward Langtry ridiculing California divorce and the Langtry divorce decree. He attacks the California court and claims Mrs Langtry cannot remarry without bigamy. He asserts previous marriage settlement remains valid and says he does not intend to remarry.
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Marrhinne
Ietarat
Lanetry
Yachts Exhibit Opens At Royal Jubilee Event
At St James Palace the Prince and Princess of Wales opened the Fuchting aid fisheries exhibition, a feature of the queen's jubilee celebration. The Prince announced the opening to guests, calling it a pleasure to inaugurate. The display aims to illustrate changes in yacht building with hundreds of yacht models dating from the queen's coronation and about 400 cups loaned by owners.
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St James Palace
Prince and Princess of Wales
Imperial Institute
Prince of Wales
eWice
Perpetual motion talk alarms residents in Topeka asylum case
A Swedish man in Topeka was committed to the asylum after years of claiming perpetual motion. He spoke to many and caused fear with his insistence, leading to his removal to the Topeka asylum today. Baptist Women at Pittsburg hold preparatory meetings for annual society sessions. Impeachment measures adopted against State Treasurer Collins over bank losses. Cincinnati Elks lodge to reinstate former grand secretary Myers after factional dispute.
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Haptine Home
Chicago
Sirs Swift
Tallatassie
Fim
Charence B. Collins
Senate
Cincinnat
Cincinnati
Benevolent Protective Order of Elks
Allen O. Myers
Order of Elks
Stock Yards Case Synopsis of Evidences at Kansas City
Kansas City May 1 testimony in the stock yards case focused on property value and yardage charges. W Vaughn Leavenworth civil engineer described campa ns ridges and trackage, while W Bolden livestock purchasing agent noted price differentials between Oblesgo and Kansas City Markets. Chas Tooth sheep dealer estimated higher costs to ship to Chicka due to shrinkage and freight, with other witnesses detailing improvement and repair costs at the stock yards.
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Kansas
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Leavenworth
Campans
Fio W. Bolden
Chicka
Tariff battle shifts as Mallory wins Senate seat
Washington reports Mallory's election to the eighty ninth Senate heightens tariff tensions. Republicans hold 44 seats with four on the opposition, leaving the need for an outsider to pass future tariff measures. Possible candidates include Dever Mantle Meppers Cannon and others as party unity hangs in balance.
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Mantle
Meppers
Cannon
Sol Reputlican Sunport
Governor Adams Seeks Democratic Unity on Tariff Policy
Denver May 18 Governor Adams replies to a New York Journal request for common ground among Democrats against Republican policy. He quotes a sharp view on the tariff as a business issue, not a partisan one, and calls for bipartisanship. Washington also reports on postal congress debates and a Baltimore-bound delegates schedule. St. Paul notes a new indictment in bank failures, naming Albert Scheffer and an overdraft of six dollars.
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Ter Palmer
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Western Union Union Pacific Divorce Hearing in Omaha
Judge Munsey of the United States district court heard motions to postpone the decree in the Western Union Union Pacific divorce case in Omaha Nebraska. He indicated the key issue was the length needed to test the suggestion and said he would overrule all dilatory motions. An order is expected next Monday.
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Omaha
Neb
Munevr
United States District Court
Three Story Warehouse Burns in Nashville Tenn
May 14 A large three story double warehouse of Warren Bros at Church and College streets burned last night. Loss about 5000, partially insured. Adjacent buildings damaged up to 1500. Electric light wires down, city plunged into darkness and street railway service halted. Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia advertised with testimonials from T. Anthony ex port master of Promise City. Sales by Swift Holliday, druggists, 603 Kansas avenue, Topeka.
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Nashville
Tenn
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Churech
College Streets
Hecht Company
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Promise City
Laws
Swift & Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Topeka Retail Druggists Form Association to Guard Prices
The Topeka Retail Druggists association, led by President Dr A B Woolvorton and Secretary Matthew Weightman, aims to curb unjust price cutting and shield members from competition in specials. It calls meetings when pricing infractions occur and has already corrected quinine pricing. Members plan to adhere to price lists and insist on licensed druggists selling liquor only with permits.
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Topeka
A.B Woolvorton
Matthew Weightman
Parliament Probes Widespread British Army Disease
London May 12 The House of Lords resumes inquiry into contagious disease among soldiers in India and its impact on the population. Vic Earl of Kimberley liberal leaders Marquis of Lansdowne Duke of Cambridge and Lord Playfair attended, admitting a terrible state of affairs.
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London
House of Lords
Berl
Senators Vehicles Come In Odd Road Carts
May 1 Washington reports most senators ride humble traps to the Capitol or departments. Turpie of Indiana drives a bright open wagon with red wheels. Wolcott of Columbia favors a handsome victorian. Chandler and Macon bicycle. Senator Purple’s coupe, aging and rusty, seats an old colored driver in derby hat. Missouri senators use street cars, few notable Southwest outfits.
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Indiana
Washington
McMilliin
Mitchikin
Wolcutt
Columbo
Victorine
Chandler
Macon
Ural
George Washington
Prince Albert
Missouri Senators
Senators
Mie
Wild Man Captured Near Brewton Alabama
A wild Negro, about years old, was captured ten miles north of Brewton yesterday by a farmer. His head was matted with hair, bare upper body, and he wore improvised pants made from seven old pant legs quilted with leather strings. He spoke incoherently, showed low intelligence, and refuses food, drinking only water. He is believed to have escaped from bondage before the war and will be kept chained and under observation.
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Brewton
Aik
Wis
Jim
Bis
Century Plants Bloom in Washington Park Chicago
Rare flowering event draws experts and visitors to Washington Park Conservatory as two century plants, aged about fifty years, ready to blossom and then die, their six foot stalks growing rapidly in the days ahead, offering a unique Chicago spectacle unseen before.
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Chicago
Washington Park Conservatory
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