Bill Was Fixed Why New Railroad Law Was Killed
A detailed report explains how a Kansas railroad bill was altered and defeated in a special session. It cites the railroad lobby’s influence, the role of Attorney General Boyle, and judicial responses from Judge Hook and others. The piece analyzes political maneuvering, constitutional questions, and the legislative outcome leaving Kansas without a railroad law.
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Hoek
Wuininustration
Hook
Stidey
Nowdie
Nowdie and Brochinest
Teilrand
S&h
Alien
Sippy Bharat G
Chevetle
Albin Dé
Steanch
Chtef
Supreme Court
Beyund
T T. C Borie
Atfursey Gumral
Casip
Isa
Pupullet
Dalen Tou
Nie
Boyle
Proul
Political turmoil over rail law and state governance
The article describes political maneuvering around railroad legislation, disputes between Governor Bell and Republican officials, and the constitutional challenges surrounding the new act. It notes the tension within the Republican party, preparations for a possible appeal, and the impact on state leadership and policy direction. Strong entities include the governor, the Republican state officers, and the constitutional court.
Message sent to Congress delays and public printing concerns
The president's message portions completed and prepared for transmission to Congress. The public printer will publish in due course with proofs submitted for vittion. If the vice president is unable, a government adjournment may occur and delaying action when the assembly meets.
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Tevitton Tippot
Cobernes
Momus
Congress
Meath
Mikes
Peuarmiges
Tito
Billboro City Suit Against Finn Fails in Court
Opening of court tampered with unclear phrasing but indicates City of Billsburg sued State Senator William Finn for 2000 and failed to prove accusations against two defendants. Attorney Watson questioned testimony. Judge White noted excessive volatility in testimony and allowed further proceedings to continue.
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Pittevors
City of Billsbure
William Finn
Ely
Watson
Senttur
Judee
Hitch in Bamoan Negotiations Is of Little Consequence
Nov 16 report states the United States rejected the Crest Britain Germany agreement on Seice and submitted a new draft. A representative of Accented Vepss says the Samoan question remains unsettled. Britain and Germany friction persists over wording and form of assent. The United States seeks a direct agreement with Vince Doveers while not signatory to the German treaty. Germany shows no concern and foreign policy progress continues.
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United States
Fds
Crest
Great Britain
Caine Bietes
Luis Grawn
Africa
Amd Geewt Britals
Sehat
direct + inc
Vince Doveers
Piativallr
Ennx
Ute United Staten
Germany
Het
Steamer Hasger to Continue Coast Survey Work
Not for Manila. The steamer Hasger will continue the coast survey of South America and then to New York by November 2. A Washington department denial and Federal orders outline the ship’s task. The Russet will carry on surveying the west coast of Central and South America, started by Thetis and interrupted by the war with Spain. New gun developments noted as not unusual.
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Hasger
South America
Thenace
New York
Washington
Sas Epartent
Thie
Marcil
Russet
Central
Suth Asner
Thetis
Bubble Bursts After White Bureau Swindled Depositors
New York reports that Charles A White’s bureau, run by ten young men under the name Hymina, deceived depositors across the country from Maine to California. The scheme promised high returns while leveraging bank endorsements, and left a trail of unpaid drafts, letters, and money orders totaling potentially hundreds of thousands, with managers vanished from the Cotton Exchange building.
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New York
Herald Earst White's Bureau
Charles A. White
Eni
Sanitsy
Iris
Franklin Syndicate
William J. Miller
Tranklin Syndichts
Praskiln Syndicate
The
Franklin
Liege
White
Hyimine
Eave
CH. Human
Dureau
Thireau
Holludy
Trvble
Louisville
Cotlan Exchange
Mrr
Weent
Caw
C. H. Lyra
Owi
Oiine
Hymaui
Ste, White
Hyman
Shire
Whit
Savannah
Gart
Charles W. White
National Park Bank
Woodstock
Ohio
Franklin Symirate
Ty White
Ueenty
Savannah Benkirr and Trust Company
Pubic Bank of
Test
Wittte
Billott
Atlas Banks
Boston
Witte
Onun Us Isu
Sottrdas
Sotiewtiere
Perea
Poetonce Mauney
Maine
New Device Completes Sea Coal Processing Trial
A novel at sea coal handling test by the Massachusett s and the collier Marcellus reports success. Navy observers led by Commander Lilie watched the wire system deployment and carrier cable operation as a triumph of the new device during a disciplined trial aboard the Marcellus and Massachusett in a multi‑hour sequence.
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New York
Tash Shites Battieghin Alassachusett
Marcellus
Ubenyerine Tate
Hemsit
LM Ditee
Cual Art Seluhing Hogulmnds
Auradertt
Welch
Navy Department
An H. M- Lilie
W. Db. Roce
Dot i
Fiat
Thwatatiig
Cabres Rus
Acre
Mie Houk
Jes
Si Spencer Miler
Por
Webb Hayes' Dangerous Voyage Ends in Manila Arrival
Manila dispatch reports Lieutenant Colonel Webb Mayes and three infantry companies aboard the transport Manuvense arrived after a perilous 42 days at sea. The ship faced a typhoon wrecking engines and provisions ran low while sailors baled water with buckets. The crew endured three days of continuous rolling and danger at sea.
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Manila
Methodist Episcopal Congress Opens in St Louis
Bishop John H Vincent opened the Methodist Episcopal Congress at Lindall Avenue Methodist Church in St Louis. The gathering heard devotions led by Rev Horace E Warren and discussed topics such as The Twentieth Century Pains The Message of the Church to Men of Culture and The Fol Letion of Childhood. Attendance was modest.
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John H Vincent
St Louis
St Toul
Methodist Episcopal
Disquieting Rumors From Havana and Abroad
Readable fragments report rumors of U S military and naval actions near Havana and Pinar del Rio. Widespread speculation claims American authorities plan aggressive measures possibly involving substantial forces, with conflicting reactions among observers and officials.
Mason to join Alger office in Detroit reshuffle
Victor J. Mason, long time private secretary to Secretary Alger, is to join General Alger in business with General Kessel. Mason will be replaced in Washington by E H Coursey of South Catolick, who served as private secretary to Adjutant General Curtin during the Spanish war. In Geneva, Dr William F R Broke director of Smith Observatory won the Paris academy prize, a 300 franc gold medal for his astronomical work.
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Washington
Victor J. Mason
Ebort
Kessel A Alcer
Mason
Alger
Masi
Hoot
Detroit
E H. Cour Sey
South Catolick
Curtin
Brook’s
William FR Broke
Smith Observatory
Paris Academy of Anience
Woman offers thousand for divorce grounds in Greenspan case
Mrs. Sells Greenspan offered $1,000 to obtain grounds for a divorce from husband Simmon Greenspan. Detectives failed to secure evidence as Greenspan remained loyal or wary, with further attempts by a Topeka man and a Kansas City agency ending without result.
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Mrs. Sells Greenspan
Séfis— Greenspan
Simim Greenspan
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
Greenspan
Thins
Anther
Greepspan
Gresnepan
Thiel Detective Agency
Kansas City
Suiden
Allen Sella
Tlawever
Iitten
Grosnepan
Thanksgiving Football Condemned by Chicago Ministers
Chicago ministers denounced Thanksgiving football as disloyal to the president's proclamation and contrary to the day's spirit. Resolutions deplore practices in Christian institutions and call for sending the protest to President McKinley and to the universities Chicago, Michigan and Brown, which play in Chicago on Thanksgiving. Weather: fair tonight and Wednesday with moderate temperatures and southerly winds.
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Chicago
Nev
Toothell
McKinley
Michigan
Kansas
Not So Slow A Balloon Snatches Diamond In Air
Miss May Burns of Latimore, traveling in a private car near Kinsley Kansas, bought a rubber balloon for a child at the station. The child tied the balloon to a brooch, yanking a $2500 diamond from its owner as the balloon flew away. A $300 reward is offered. cowboys scour the region for the jewel.
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Kinsley
The
New York Journal
Topeka
May Burns
Lattimore
Kan
Indy
Winner Take All Boxing Bout Talks in Chicago
New York reports discuss Bol Pistillos and Jeffries in a winner take all contest. Saree Simmons states he will bet $5000 that the challenger cannot defeat Jeffries, while both sides push for a decisive title match this week in Chicago.
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New York
Maartin
Julian Tastnicht
Bol Pitelmmons
Chicago
Jetfrien
Bob
Sfitesimmora
AL Jeffries
Fits Siaisons
Kim
Bol
Jeffries
Siemmons
Mr. Brady
Spig Simmons
Shipper Hallman Seeks Court Relief Over Rail Cars
Hudson Fun’s shipper W Hallman demands satisfaction from the BM&K and T railroad for withholding four cars he ordered a month ago. He reports two of the four have arrived, while over 20 cars went to other customers who ordered after him. He cites court action and insists on resolution through the federal court.
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W Hallman
Hudson
Fun
Court of Visitation
K & T. Sailroad Company
Hallman
Katy
Hullman
Klondike Compromise Prosecutions Dropped In Settlement
Prosecutions against parties accused of liquor sales in the Klondike district will be dismissed if they cease home liquor sales. The district court adjourned, with defendants to remove notorieties from premises and the mayor’s sale halted. Costs may be dismissed on county attorney request. broader political tensions and local enforcement are noted amid probation and appointed judges in nearby counties.
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Klondike
Teauest
Hein
Hauer
Tate
Godard
Lexvonworth
Leavenworth
Casd
Leavenworth District Court
Dearly Bought Killed Wounded and Missing Number 198
A casualty tally marks 198 killed wounded and missing in a conflict event. Officials report a high human cost with ongoing search and verification of missing personnel. The report notes military or security forces involvement and emphasizes the enduring impact on families.
Lancers Safe Amid Uncertain Enemys Return From Batlle
A London dispatch reports Gen Buller confirming heavy casualties in the battle of Gras Patt now named Enel. The Yorkshires bore the brunt with 81 wounded and 10 killed. overall brigade losses rise to 198. Some officers and 6 wounded Dublin Fusiliers capt ured on an armored train south of Dyfense are noted.
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London
Buller
Gras Patt
Enel
Cas Les
Make & Grand
Gem Metheun
Yorkeshires
Ninth Lancers
Bulter
Yorkshire West
Cam
C. A. Yatun
Penny— Aguab
Ube
Nilsaing
War Office
Fuller
Metermpritzburc
Tlintwerith
Dyfense
South Africa
Sar
Ballers
Natal
Corm
House Members Weigh Moves to Oust Roberts
In Washington discussions focus on removing Roberts from office amid a tense political environment. Aimed at the upcoming election, lawmakers debate methods and timing while public sentiment and party dynamics shape the process and potential consequences.
Bonds Rush 1 New York November Bond Sale
The treasury reports a rapid start to yesterday's government bond sale. About 22,098,000 in bonds were offered with most allocations to New York Philadelphia Chicago and Washington. Purchases included various city and state figures totaling several hundred thousand dollars, with overall allotments matching the proposed 4 percent yield.
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New York
Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Fallowa
Sibi
Titans
Iowa Coke Plants Move Toward New Manufacturing Steps
Iowa City reading of local industry shows the Des Moines area planning to finalize arrangements for a four coke plant cluster. The plan names executives and engineers now assigned to oversee the process and ensure steady operation.
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Kearney
Statler
F. R. French
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Iowa
Universal Fuel Co
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