Railroad tax error leaves Katy Railroad in tax dispute
State auditor works to fix a wrong assessment of M. K. and T. railroad property across Bourbon Crawford and La Bette counties. An error by the tax commissioner reduced taxable miles, shifting hand cars and mileage, forcing refunds and expense. Company officials request correction. board of assessors cannot refund due to treasury rules.
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Kanan
Bourbon
Crawford
Labette
T. N. Bedewick
Maude
Auditore
W. H. Morris
Leach
Suditer
Woard
Treasuries
Morris
Republicans Demand Notary Revoked Over Populist Charge
A letter from a small group of Republicans in Centre Kanass County asks the governor to revoke a notary public's commission. They allege the official is a Populist and repeatedly charges widows exorbitant fees, violating the law and harming those unable to repay. The petition urges action to revoke the certificate.
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Kanass County
Canned Goods Advance Pointed By Packers Meeting
Canned goods makers from Iowa and Illinois met at Sherman House to discuss trade conditions and possible price increases. They noted cheap corn lowers consumer prices but tin plate costs have risen, and agreements on pricing will be decided at a joint February convention of the Western Canned Goods Packers Association Atlantic States Packers Association and the Supply Men's Association. Tickets to St Louis via Santa Fe route available October 19, 1899.
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Chicago
Iowa
Illinois
Sherman House
Western Canned Goods Packers’ Association
Atlantic Staten Packers’ Association
Supply Men's Association
St Louis
Leona Fire Tragedy At East River Wharf
New York October 6 The Mallory Line steamer Leona burned at its East River wharf after a cargo of tobacco and cotton valued up to 306000 was a total loss. Fire crews battled flames for hours as the vessel listed and sank with crew members rescuing others from the water. Deputy Chief Duane and fireman McFarland were rescued after a perilous plunge.
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New York
Mallory
East River
Galveston
East
Wilder
Galter
Duane
Thomas McFarland
Leona Passenger Fire Incident and Captain Suspended
The Leona reached port on May 19 reporting a steerage passenger burned to death in a blackened heap. Captain Wilder was suspended for six months for alleged neglect of fire safety. During the Spanish American War the Leona served as a United States transport.
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Wilder
Spain
United States
Hanged in Effigy Over Assault Claim in Bucur
In Bucur Illinois October villagers outraged over a grave accusation by Gertrude Hogsett against Reverend J W Eff of the Methodist Episcopal church at Rotterhed Montameer. A farewell supper was planned. a tense confrontation followed at Hogsett home with family and local men present.
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Carlinville
Bucur
Slise Gerwude Towsett
J. W. Efi
Rotterhed
Illinois
Charleston
Rill
Decothr
Miss Hogsett
Allen Hogsett
Mary Hogsett
Willsboro
Doctor Stoxer
Montielenamy
Butler
Hoca
Dumnes
Danien Moyer
Hogsent
Gertrude Hogsett
Maute
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement From Topeka Citizen
Topeka residents share a storefront testimonial praising Doan's Kidney Pills. David Coddington of 1007 Woodward avenue recounts two years of kidney pain and back trouble relieved within a week after using the product. He notes continued absence of pain and urges others to obtain the remedy for relief.
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Topeka
David Coddington
Woodward Avenue
Dean
Howley & Snow
Doan
Fos-Melburn Co
Buffalo
N. C
United States
Unbecome A Gentleman And Minister In Scandal
The affair became public causing indignation in Butler citizens as the pastor faced charges of insult and misconduct. His wife Hill claims abuse while other accusations include repeated insults and improper conduct toward a minor daughter. The daughter left home weeks ago amid strained parental relations, finding refuge with an uncle in Decatur until her father located her and compelled her return.
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Citivens
Hill
Siss
Franjean
Elsie
George Gray
Decatur
Hoke Smith Impugned By Atlanta Politician Card
El W Grady of Atlanta accuses Hoke Smith publisher of the Atlanta Journal of maligning the dead in a forthcoming card. Grady alleges Smith backed opponent Motehinson and contends Smith has long opposed his father Henry Grady. A Monday night meeting at Smiths attic prompted Grady to promise a strong reply.
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EL W. Grady
Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga
Henry W. Grady
Hoke Smith
Auagta Journal
Grady
Mr. Smith
Br. Motehinson
Leek
Muteniston
Smith
Henry Grads
Mir. Bmith
Fassler Plans to Build Handsome Ninth Street Colonial Home
Armin Fassler is preparing to erect a handsome colonial residence at Ninth and West Streets. Plans are in progress for a refined home to be situated west of the main colonial area, with details yet to be finalized.
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Armin Fasler
Boge
Santa Fe Train to Chicago Round Trip In 1999
The Santa Fe offers a round trip train to Chicago with a two hour ride to sightseeing upon arrival in Kansas City. Trains depart at 4 16, 5 00, 4 05 and 12 50 p m with porters aboard. Round trip tickets are eight dollars, on sale October 29, 1999.
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Skn Santity
Santa Fe
Kansas City
Chicago
Rotors
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Fastmail
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Charles Miller
Lake Street
Marma
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Chas. Page Bryan
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State Department
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Bran
Brazil
Bryan
Bul~ Sons of
Gamelia and
Mack
Robert Garnella
Leon Herrman
Herrman the Great
Crawford Theater
Dixie
Sutherland
Kansas Avenue
Longley
Collinental Snattinger Bros. & CO
Race With Fire
Leona
Flames Segins
J. ‘W. Hill
Butler, Til
Fassler
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F. P. Bacon
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