Size of the New Army debated in official circles
Washington November 2. Officials discuss army reorganization under the current Congress. Preference leans to a 100000 strong regular force with a draft for the budget, while a proposal for a smaller 10000 regulars and a provisional 25000 troops, largely native, gains attention for frontier duty. Proposals include promotions for colonial officers and funding from island revenues.
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Washington
Consret
War Department
Elysneed
United States Army
Cmd
Paitea
Kaiser May Take a Hand In Dreyfus Settlement
Berlin reports that Kaiser Wilhelm may intervene in the Dreyfus matter after a Potsdam supper with Colonel Senwartakopt detailing the case. The German cabinet including von Bulow and von Janke are to be summoned to Triagen to discuss issuing an official pronouncement.
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Kaiser
Dreyfus
Berlin
Fifty Cents an Acre State Land Sale Approved
The state normal land in Republic County, a 29 acre tract, was approved at fifty cents per acre after Auditor Morris raised questions about the sale tied to Regent Knappenberger. An examination by Assistant Attorney General Shalting found records incomplete, but local agent Dodey provided the missing ledger entries. The land is a salt marsh portion of a ten mile area, likely worth more than two cents per acre in its current condition. Auditor Morris concluded the transaction was valid despite initial curiosities.
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Republic County
M. F. Hnappenberger
Tate Normal
Questioun
Knappenberger
State Normal
Morris
Shalting
Tae
Selitus
Str
SH. Dodev
Relott Ga-zette
Etate Normal
Innis
Mlimbo
Althovelt
Koappenberner
Topeka
Coffee Cites For Child Ills In Public School
A teacher claims headaches in second graders stem from improper feeding and frequent breakfast coffee. He cites Will Wilton of Lenniex and notes a switch to Postum Coffee and eggs improved health. asserts many students gain strength after changing to Postum and a toast-like breakfast.
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Will Wilton
Lenniex
Butchinson
Kun
Railroad News Rumor of Missouri Pacific Shops Move
Wichita reports begin work on Burton car works with 2000 to 19 000 expended for repairs and additions. Investors claim El Dorado Conway Springs consolidation rumored while others expect varnished coaches built. Rumor cites Missouri Pacific interest and possible spring relocation of the works.
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Wichita
Burton Car Works
Crane
Differeent Firma
James Duff
Chiracen
Hastings
Dir. Daft
Beloageo ” Corporation
Rus
Nome
Aussour
Fireman Geo Fees and Rail Plans Across Illinois and Iowa
A string of railway reform notes and personnel movements across Chanute Ottawa and Peoria. Engineers Van Sarit and Baker moved schedules and depots. new freight and passenger routes outlined from Den Moines to Chicago with talks of traffic management and terminal leases.
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Chanute
Hverete Lawton
Pines
Baker
Ottawa
Burlington
Lawrence
Thanute
van Sarit
Eauin Rein
Marlee
Mexico
Chicago
Hock
Sloestny
William
Newtor
Peoria
Boeke Tela Rothe
Jonas
Eubuan
Chica
Sarrtelng
Chiesen
Wellington Coal Rate Fight Spurs Railroad Reductions
Wellington officials press for lower coal rates from eastern Kansas mines. The Santa Fe and other lines agreed to a 30 cent per ton cut, changing Wellington coal price to 150 dollars per ton from eastern mines. The commercial club plans ongoing pressure, seeking further cuts while appealing to railroad commissioners.
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Wellington
Wellingtom
Micretat Slab Bel
Hudson
Santa Fe
Feastern Kansas
Ludrom
Wistert
Kaneas Mines
Wettington
Uber
Wicklin
Wintind
Mulvane
Kansas
Wellington Eatern
Milan
Late P and G Rumor About Alton Interwar Negotiations
The report from Chicago on November 2 hints at ongoing talks involving Mesco and Alton, with President Stull of Kansas City and other leaders cited. It notes a pause in selling and contemplates future actions, mentioning Black Stone and Bed nah Mock in a speculative context.
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Cago
Alton
Stull
Kansas
Dorstiee
Burlington Agent Fined In Colorado Ticket Case
A Burlington agent from Rock Island faced a 320 fine after two Colorado tickets at SHE rates. The appeal was filed with unclear details. The case references a person named Sicily and mentions involvement with Governor Leedy in weighty seasonal duties.
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Nichole
Atchieon
Mentt
Burlington
Colorado
Elelan
Sicily
Une
Leedy
Thaw and busy week bring city notes in Topeka
Readable scraps show A to Z of Topeka life with street weather and events. Mentions include Topeka politics health and education, Washburn and statehouse happenings, clubs concerts and social notices.
New Bankruptcy Rules Promulgated by Justice Gray
Washington announces new bankruptcy rules under the national act of 1893 as framed by Justice Gray. The rules reorganize proceedings, filings, and trustees duties, with detailed provisions on petitions, notices, examinations, sales, claims, and appeals to ensure orderly administration of bankrupt estates.
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Washington
United States
Jose
Pos Court
Orestes
Andros
Liankruptcy
District Court
United Sixties Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Rheumatise Cure Promises 30 Day Relief Guarantee
An advertisement touts Hogans Rheumatism Remedy as guaranteed to cure rheumatism in 30 days or money refunded. Sold for one dollar per bottle at Swift and Holliday by W. H. Wilson and Arnald.
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Hogans
Swift & Holliday
W. H. Wilson
Arnald
Third Term Sparks Topeka Mayoral Fight Ahead
A Topeka city campaign appears to be forming with Mayor Fellows favored for renomination by Republicans yet facing a split field. Possible rivals include Judge Quinton, Councilman Drew, MC Holman, Burgess, and others while the Independent ticket may draw Democrat and Populist support. Ex mayor Corran and Otto Kuehne are among names debated. contest for city attorney and clerk looms, but mayoral battle dominates.
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Sprimer
Fellows
Secsion Jong
Mayor Fellows
Topeke
Pines
Feuld
A. B. Quinton
Quinton
Ro L. Coftan
C. J. Drew
Fourth Ward
Drew
Topeka
MC. Holmar
Holman
Burgess
A. W. Knowles
C. Knowles
J. W. Thurston
Lberal
Primiey
RB. J. Corran
Otto Kuehne
Peka
Kepley
Referendum Surprise Shifts South Dakota Politics
Sioux Falls reports a surprise adoption of the initiative and referendum in South Dakota. Republicans dimly faced difficulty enacting laws vetoed by the governor as Populists back the reform, led by H. L. Loucks, with party lines blurred and fusion possible.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Ittn
Omaha
Nations Party
H. L. Loucks
Leder
Loucks
Lian
Ernor
Ars Lowen
W. B. Kidd
Merp
Cyan
Yerke
Windle
Uirman
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Leavenworth
State
Histrical Society
Visine
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Sire
Youn Jilliott
Topeka Ave
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Cadeta
Taneoin Pest
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Collins
W. OG. Diy
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Washburn College
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