Depew Pushes Higher Excise to Boost Municipal Revenue
New York, Nov. 12. Senator Depew urges amending state excise laws to remove the liquor question from politics. He argues higher licenses paid to cities would fund municipal needs, reduce taxes, and assure Germans their beer won’t influence legislation, aligning politics with Republican aims.
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Chugnesy M. Depew
Depew
Sami
Republices
Depen Wan
Caio
Java
Shotina
Uie
Col Holliday Sued Over State Fair Directors Role
A legal action filed against Col Holliday as a director of the State Pair Association seeks recovery for lithographs sold in 1802 and 1803. The Hall O Donald Lithographing Company won a judgment against the State Fair association. no property was found to satisfy the levy, while Holliday and other stockholders face double liability under Kansas law. The case raises questions about dummy stockholders and director liability.
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State Pair Association
Trail& O' Donald
Hall & O'Donald
Agit Todey
Co. C.K. Bullidey
Kansas Suite Fair Association
Agalue
State Fair Association
Lutherif
Col. Holliday
Kiases
Hell & O Cousld
Fergal
Kansas
Posible
One Tepeks Church Marks Annual Meeting Milestone
The Second Muptial church on First Street held its annual meeting yesterday led by Pastor Hen G. Osten. Seventy five new members joined, bringing total partnerships to 300. The congregational report showed 3257054 raised from the people with I fund remaining after expenses. Sunday collections supported Ladies sewing circle Missionary union Willing workers Floral circle Glee club and Christian Budesvor. An anniversary event is planned for Wednesday evening with speakers from church societies.
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First Street
Bimdhison
Monroe
G. Osten
Tess
Battle of Gettysburg Picture Damaged in Storm
A storm ripped through a temporary display tent in Stow City, tearing the roof and soaking the mural from Chicago that depicts the Battle of Gettysburg. The exposed picture suffered extensive water and wind damage and is described as nearly ruined. The Morrill club plans a dance at Inzkens' Opera House on November 12, with an invitation extended to the public. Topeka Steam Laundry at 25 Jackson Street is noted in the notice.
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Gettysburg
Stow City
Sore Civy
Gettieburg
Chicago
Morrill Club
Inzkens
Opera House
Port Arthur Surrender and US Mediation Talks
Port Arthur capitulated after bombardment as Chinese forces laid down arms and fled the night of November 6. Foreign representatives may head to Pekin. The United States considers mediation in the China Japan war, a move that could reshape Asiatic diplomacy and European power dynamics amidst pending armistice talks.
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Mort Arthorning
Port Arthur
China
Japan
Wallard
Wasminerox
Jagen
United States
Chine
Washington
Bistes
Threseat
Wiju
Moukilen
Grain markets firm as futures rise on exports and receipts
The Axenolstnd report from Chicago on November 2 notes firm grain markets with strong buying and limited selling. Wheat and corn move higher on abroad demand and heavy receipts, with prices for January and May futures climbing and agricultural products showing mixed gains across hogs, pork, and lard.
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Seigu
Liverpool Wa- Alte
Genere
Hood
Umat
Alay Boige Park
Nebraska maximum rate law ruling sustains injunction
Justice Brewar upholds the Nebraska maximum rate law as constitutional while sustaining an injunction blocking its operation due to disputed rate reductions. The decision, filed in Omana on November 12, notes reductions deemed inequitable and validates portions of the measure.
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Nebraska
Omana
Plucky Pittsburg Cyclist Lenz Missing in Persia
Frank G. Lenz, a Pittsburg bicyclist who left New York in 1892 on a world tour for an American magazine, has not been heard from since May 2 near Tehran. He faced dangerous China crossings and near-attack in Mioweichow, Persia. If alive, he may have traveled about 29,000 miles on a 57 pound safety wheel.
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Persia
Frank G. Lens
Pittsburg
New York
Gioba Trotter
Thomas Stevens
Thomas G. Allen
William L. Saobtieben
St Louis
Lenz
Aworld
Tatries
Feheran
China
Constantinopls
Frank G.lese
Twenty-Five Years a Bishop Whitaker Honored in Diocese
The Right Rev William Whitaker D D bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church for Pennsylvania marked his twenty fifth year in the episcopacy with commemorative services and cornerstone laying for a new diocesan house. Attendees included Bishops Potter Tuttle and many dignitaries. His life born New Salem Mass May 10 1820 and ordained 1863. he served in Nevada as missionary bishop before becoming Pennsylvania assistant and successor to Bishop Stevens. An attempted assassination in 1890 at St Johns Philadelphia during a confirmation service by David Alexander was thwarted and did not interrupt the ceremony.
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Oxi William Whitasker
Protestant Episcopal Church
Pennsylvania
Potter
New York
Tuttle
Missouri
Corviers
Holy Trinity Church
Trutly
New Salem
Mass
Middleburyensiegn
Nevada
Ohes
Bishop Whitaker
Stevens
St John’s Church
Philadelphia
George Latimer
Alexander
Kansas Reform News In Wichita or Topeka Venture
Mrs. Lease plans a reform newspaper with W O Champ of Garnett and others, aiming at a five-column or nine-column paper to back unions and reform, while recounting large crowds at campaigns and a trip to Winfield for state charities. Dick Chase funded a celebratory bonfire at Lansing if Lewelling lost, with Merritt’s party enjoying a heat around the flame. A crippled boy in Reno drives a dog team, touring the town. Elbert Coffinan, aged 10, travels with his father to Missouri. A county attorney altercation ends with a bite and loss of ear. A suit against a bank is dismissed. a missing Odd Fellows treasurer raises local concern.
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Trades Unions and
Reform
Reform Party
Crawford
Cherokee County
Kaisa
Hetr
Leur
Winfield
State Board of Charities
Dick Chase
Fen
Lansing Haven
Uatitica
Hinl
Leavenwouth
State Penitentiary
Chase
Ed Merritt
Lewelling
Merritt
Elbert Coffinan
Manitut Springs
Elbert Isid
Efion
Alfrich, Mo
Simooth
Prominent Odd Fellows admit funds short but unclear
Prominent Odd Fellows acknowledge a shortfall in his accounts and decline to provide exact figures. Reports suggest about 800 in funds are missing compared with the secretary's books. Bray disappeared after election day, with his reputation previously high in Emporia. Sheriff Rouse won 1000 in a wager on Morrill vs Lewelling and tied 500 bets to cover the campaign. Leavenworth considers a telephone franchise with a 309 deposit for noncompliance. A 13 year old, Walter Cunningham, ran away from home after Friday morning, prompting police assistance and family searches.
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Bray
Emporia
Morrill Wienka
Nouv
Sheriff Rouse
Express
Topeka
Morrill
Lewelling
Leavenworth
Walter Cunningham
Ottawa Street
Kansas City
Water Company
No Hope for Silver in New Congress
Former congressman Late Pence, defeated in reelection, told a Populist gathering that no bill for free coinage of silver at the 16 to 1 ratio would emerge from Tom Reed's committee in the next congress. He said one chance remains before the current term ends and urged action to relieve the issue, expressing no signs of silver advancing.
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Delver
Tom Reed
Bryan
Dick Hiand
Plana
Dr Holmes Funeral at First Presbyterian
Dr. D Holmes died suddenly of heart condition Friday evening. His funeral was held today at 2 p.m. From the First Presbyterian church with services led by Key Alderson. Family friends and local figures attended, and pallbearers included H H Millis M L Lev M L Pasne J W Harai and A K Rodgers.
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First Presbyterians
D. Holmes
First Presbyterian Church
Key
Alderson
Loines
Wilson County
Sue
Hulina
Davee
Jim. Wiltan
Peabody
Hulmes
Albert Wiggover
St. Joseph
H. HL Millis
M.L Lev
ML Pasne
J. W. Harai
A. K. Rodgers
Gemsmell
Pullmanites Emigrate to Alabama Single Tax Colony
A group of 100 families from Pullman plans to form a single tax colony in Baldwin county Alabama this week near Blakely on land secured at five dollars per acre. The venture, led by Lutheran minister Van Korch son of Alabama, aims to set up a community ten miles from the Gulf on the site of a Civil War battle.
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Ala
Nouv
Alabama
Ty George
Blakely
Baldwin County
van Korch
Ohio
Alebana
Gulf of Mexico
PARKHURST A HERO AND VOTES FOR HIM
In Desver Colorado Rev Robert McIntyre lauded Rev Parkhurst as the hero of our country in a Trinity M E church sermon. He hopes Parkhurst will live to cast a ballot for a great man for president. Also: W A Swift sues for 144 dollars commission claiming he brokered a land exchange in Prowers County Colorado. The deal involved 100 acres traded to Topeka real estate and a house with two lots on Laurent Street. Swift asserts his share is 144 dollars based on a 2.88 per acre valuation.
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Desver
Col
Trinity M. E. Church
Robert McIntyre
Parkhurst
A Swift
Dicksson
Swift
Dickason
Prowers County
Colorado
Topeka Real Estate
Thomas Grifith
Laurent Street
Remarkable Midwest Rail Route Exposition Twenty Hour Train
A historical note highlights the celebrated twenty hour train between Chicago and New York via theLn shore route, introduced for the exposition period. Advertisements tout various travel routes, fares, and tourist rates to New Mexico and Texas venues, with promotional lines urging purchase and rail passes and noting multiple commercial offerings.
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Pond's Business College
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Rock Island
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