Franks MacLennan reports on government and Philippine matters
The Topeka State Journal editor discusses subsidy legislation and U S policy toward the Philippines. It outlines congressional debates on naval and consular services, budget impacts, and the role of private enterprise in serving government needs. The piece mentions the Isthmian canal, the Treasury and Commerce departments, and the U S consular network.
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Abertenn
Uete
Congress
Fey Ieee
Philippines
Ieee
Ilippine Islands
Moe
Department of Commerce
Treasury Department
Agreed faces new pressure amid tariff battles and market shifts
The column surveys political shifts and economic strains as trusts dissolve and tariff debates persist. It notes Carnegie’s stance on tariffs, waning trust pressure, a looming political retirement, and signs of rising American manufacturing demand for raw materials amid global competition. Figures and reports from the Treasury and British cotton circles underscore a history of booming U.S. industry and concerns over gold outflow.
Roosevelt Prepares Partially Stubbed Message To Congress
Washington November 18 The president’s forthcoming message to Congress is expected to discuss reciprocity for American farm and industrial products, maintain gold standard parity, and outline views on the trust question. The text hints at leaving major legislative decisions to Congress while urging prudent, conservative policies.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Ius
Kimeel
Riga
Grisen
Washington Hosts National Reciprocity Convention Delegates
About 200 delegates from U S manufacturing sectors attend the national reciprocity convention in Washington to harmonize views on tariff policy and express support for President Roosevelt. Temporary chair Tompkins of Charlotte outlines aims while permanent chair Theodore Search of Philadelphia leads proceedings.
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Washington
United States
National Association of Manufactures
Detroit
Wutrect
D. A Tompkins
Charlotte
N.C
Wan
Theodore Search
Philadelphia
Ute Wlectem
Wilee Chutriswa
W. 3. Draper
Marachusette
L. Hitkmian
Georgis
Charles Harding
Peonsylvania
James Dearing
Ilinola
Titus Steard
New York City
Robert J. Morgan
Oko
Edward Oh. Sanborn
I Fuliosyivants
Wilson
Cinemma
Roosevelt
Search
Married in Secret at Santa Fe Office
Milton J Heberer and Miss Lucia May Neeley were secretly married at Rev W Emerson's home in this city. Both work in the Santa Fe transportation office of superintendent W Kouns. They planned to announce next month but went public early and will reside with Heberer's parents.
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Milton Heberer
Miss Neeley
Milton J. Heberer
Lucia May Neeles
W. Kouns
Santa Fe
W. Emerson
Mins
Neeley
Louis A. Neeley
East
Tenth Street
Mr. Neeley
Mr. Heberer
J. C Heberer
Jefferson Street
Heberer
Grain Men Appeal Against State Grain Trust Case
An appeal was filed in the supreme court challenging actions against the state grain trust. Defendants include F. Shotts, president, and Henry Dreany, vice president and general manager, of the Cumber and Grain company of La Crome. The case mirrors a prior conviction of the state grain association official, Smalley. The court granted bond and stayed execution until the case is heard.
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State Grain Trust
Supreme Court
D. F. Shotts
Henry Dreany
Cumber and Grain Company
la Crome
Mush County
II Smalley
State Grain of Association
Rae Anon
Ian
Munyon's Cure Series Promises Quick Health Remedies
An advertisement touts Munyon’s Dyspepsia Cure for indigestion and heartburn, lax astringent claims, and a broad lineup including tonics for headache liver female health catarrh and venous ailments. It pledges rapid relief within minutes to days and cites New York and Philadelphia as sources.
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Manyon
Minyon
Munyon
Munyin
New York
Philadelphia
Not a Marriage Divorced by Probate Court in Alxtriot
A planned wedding in the Alxtriot probate court ended as a divorce case. Anna Lawrence sues Himer Lawrence, alleging cruelty, threats, and separation while detailing their turbulent marriage from a farm near town. Lawrence, a Twentieth Kansas veteran, allegedly pursued other affairs. the suit marks her third divorce action.
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Alxtriot
Midkix
We District Court
Anna Lawrence
Himer Lawrence
Anka Hilt
Bhver
Lawrence
Kansas
San Francisco
Anna Hill
Jim
Shy
Cabinet Meeting Reads President Message in Silence
Washington November 19 The cabinet session ran about two and a half hours spent entirely on reading the president s message and commenting on it The message is long and is said to be vigorous in tone reflecting President Roosevelt No other business was transacted
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Washington
Ita Va
Roosevelt
Apple grower predicts record Kansas apple crop next year
Judge Pred Wellhouse, Kansas apple grower, reports selling his crop totaling 23,464 bushels this year and predicts a record crop next year. He cites healthy buds, frost protection, and strong orchard conditions as basis for optimism despite this year’s yields. The Wellhouse orchards have averaged 22,572 bushels annually over 21 years, with total production of 461,400 bushels.
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Kansas
Wellhouse
State Journal
Innes to Give Coronet at Kansas Midwinter Exposition
Frederick Neil Innes announces a contest for the most popular cornetist in Kansas. A gold plated Conn cornet from Filebart Indiana will be awarded. Voting takes place at the Kansas Midwinter exposition with arrangements and rules set for the competition.
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Frederick Neil Innes
Kansas
Ong
Norteatete
Asrangemenes
Rales
Lillian Burkhaart Praises Bull's Cough Syrup
A 1901 Philadelphia testimonial by Lillian Burkhaart extols Dr. Bull's Cough Syrup for curing throat and voice issues. She notes relief from coughs and hoarseness despite daily stage performances and warns against substitutes sold by druggists.
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Lillian Burkhart
DR. Bull
Lillian Burkhaart
Philadelphia
Dr. Mall
Lillian Burekhart
Bert Johnson Injured At Topeka Steam Laundry
A Topeka steam laundry accident left Bert Johnson with multiple fractures in his right arm below the elbow. Dr. F Menninger attended and he was taken to Christ hospital. Johnson lives at Seventh and Adams streets. He is described as a young man about 21 years old.
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Topeka
Bert Johnson
F. Menninger
Christ Hospital
Tohingen
Seventh and
Adams Streets
Snow Brief Hits North Georgia Cities
Dispatches report two inches of snow in Avanta and a light fall in Atlanta. Columbia notes snow since early morning, marking the first snow of the month in the area.
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Avanta
Georgia
Atlanta
Columbia
Sinee
Coi Ag
Holton High to Meet Topeka High on Washburn Gridiorn
Holton High football travels to Washburn field to face Topeka High tomorrow afternoon at 2 30. The Topeka squad will be shaken by injuries with Frank Griggs flagged for illness amid quarantine concerns. Larimer will play at right end while Montgomery stands as substitute. Funchess is suspended for two weeks for on field misconduct.
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Topeka High School
Holton High School
Topeka
Washburn
Topeks
Frank Griggs
Larimer
Montgomers
Funchess
Death of Josiah Burge at Fillmore Street Home
Josiah Burge died at home on Fillmore Street after six weeks of typhoid fever aged in the western state. brother of NB Burge of the state labor commissioner's office, formerly with Santa Fe freight auditing, then in charge of Burge Bros ranch. He was a Baptist and leaves friends statewide. Funeral from the Fillmore residence Wednesday at 2:30 pm with burial in Topeka Cemetery.
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Josiah Burge
Fillmore Street
Burge
NB. Burge
State Labor Commissioner's Office
Santa Fe
Burge Bros
Coal Dealers Fined in Atlanta for Weighing Violations
Ten coal firms face cases in Atlanta on charges of breaking the city ordinance that governs wagon weighing to ensure true weights. Several admitted guilt and paid fines yesterday, while the remaining defendants stand for trial today.
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Atlanta
Gas
The
Postes
Western Union Injunction Case Arguments Heard
The case questions the 1 percent telegraph rate fixed by Kansas law in the 1899 special session. Western Union seeks to block enforcement while defendants challenge the rate as unjust. Attorneys note missing large receipts and leasing costs, including AP wires and stock broker lines, as part of the dispute. Local legal teams are Rossington Smith & Histed for the company and Stebbing Evans Allen & Allen for defendants.
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Western Union
JG. Slonecker
Kansas
Seather
Western Union Company
Josiah Jordan
Ben Kassebaum
L. Blackman
Western Unon
Associated Press
Kansas City
Kan
Semple scheme in counterfeit plate case heats up trial
In Philadelphia on November 19 the trial of John Semple and associates for manufacturing counterfeit $20 notes continued before Judge McPherson. Arthur Taylor faced cross-examination amid discrepancies between today and yesterday, with testimony corroborated by another witness. The defense claims attorneys fees have been padded and that the case report to Judge Hazen by Referee Stonerker in several weeks.
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Hazen
District Court
Stonerker
Philadelphia
John le Ple
Camden
N. J
Arthur Taylor
Dwin Wi. Bredell
McPherson
United States Court
Semples
Crane Hurt in Car Incident at Topeka Cemetery
D. O Crane, head of the Topeka cemetery, slipped while alighting from an electric car late last night and sustained a cutting wound but was not seriously injured. He received prompt medical attention. the incident occurred near the cemetery precincts.
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D. O Crane
Topeka
Ahgut
Aber
Noug Sen
Crans
Porton Bean
Seri
Mr. Stall
Cath Must Go Back After Parole Violation
Wichita reports Art Cath a nine year inmate released earlier, drank and stabbed J. W. Turner last night. Governor Beantz confined at home with a cold. Cath’s parole status and possible return to the penitentiary are discussed as authorities review the case.
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Wichita
Art Cath
J. W. Turner
Biantz
Luther
Cath
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