Eight Hour Law Challenge for Contractors in Junction City
State Labor Commissioner Lee Johnson returned from Junction City where he swore a complaint against Zeigier and Dutton, local contractors, for violating the eight hour law. The firm, a Junction City unit, has been involved in state projects including work on the Geary county courthouse and reportedly worked more than eight hours daily. The case will go to the Supreme Court. Populist candidates for political positions are also noted.
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Lee Johnson
Junction City
Zeigier & Dutton
Geary County Court House
Sey
Landmark law test case aims for supreme court ruling
The prosecution of the firm led to a decision to carry the case to the supreme court to obtain a final hearing and possibly strike down the law as unconstitutional. It marks the first time the firm has challenged the law's validity in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eral
Supreme Court
Fraternal Insurance Groups Licensed in Kansas
Kansas licenses numerous secret fraternal beneficiary societies under the new law. Among them are American Annuity Association, Knights and Ladies of the Fireside, Modern Woodmen of America, Independent Order of Foresters, and several others based in Topeka, Des Moines, Chicago, and beyond.
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Kansas
Webb McNall
State Department
American Annuity Association
Wiehrm
American Benevolent Association
St. Eh
Ardent Order of Pyramids
Topeka
Ancthet Order of United Workmen
Emporia
Bankers Union of the World
Omaha Brotherhood of American Yeomen
Des Moines
Fraternal Aid Association
Lawrence
Independent Order of Foresters
Toronto
Canada
Knights and Ladies of the Fireside
Kansas City
Mopeinlette
Ladies of Security
Toeeniehts of Maccabees of the World
Port Huron
Midh Kinights of Equity of the World
Superior Council
St. Louis
Life and Annuity Association
Hiawathe
Kan
Modern Brotherhood of America
Political Candidacy Notes From State Races
In Kansas political circles names surface for next year's campaigns. Judge J. W. Rowlus of Port Scott and David Heflebauer plan runs amid Populist and Republican maneuvers. Ex-Associate Justice Alien and J. Mack Love cited in slates with discussions of solicitor posts in the Seventh district.
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J. W. Rowlus
Port Scott
Tinho
Ain
Kansas
David Heflebuwer
David Mustin
Alohisan
Westsour Us
Finnstom
Juntice Alien
Thin
Aft
Court of Visitation
J. Mack Love
Democratic Canttal
Tate Eee Ca
Etek
Sealante Coe
Joks
Parke
Beloit
Revenue investigators audit state securities at capitol
Officers examine deposits held in the State House by the treasurer and the securitier, tracing funds from insurance and mutual companies to ensure compliance with revenue laws. The probe, conducted by government agents, checks accuracy of records and duties in force.
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State House
United States
Tresaier
Securitier
Durig
Rothweiler Named Prospective State Senator Candidate
D. W. Rothweiler of Rash County enters the race to succeed Supfer D. W. Brothweiler in the Phrry-onatte District. He previously served two terms in the state house and was known for integrity, earning respect even from opponents.
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Supfer
D. W. Brothweiler
D. W. Rothweiler
Rash
Phrry-onatte
Pawnee
Bam Senne
Sothweller
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Belief in six hours claims distressing kidney and bladder disease relief within six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. Advertises prompt relief from bladder and back pain for both genders and immediate water retention relief. Sold by Sim Droge Co and Geo. W. Stansfield at Kansas avenues in Topeka.
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Sim Droge Co
Kansas Avenue
Geo. W. Stansfield
Topeka
Kansas
Closing Days Show a Hot Struggle For Second
The National League race tightens as Boston battles to secure second place behind the Quakers. With games winding down, Boston edges toward a showdown with Philadelphia while New York, Brooklyn, Washington, and others play final matchups. Teddy Lewis and Victor Willis anchor pitching as teams chase headlines and final standings.
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New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Boxton
Brooklyn
Baltimore
Washington
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Louisville
Chicago
St. Louis
Pitsburg
St.Louis
Phillies
New Englanders
Teddy Lewis
Victor Willis
Shettaline
Chiles
Lalol
Thomas
Heston
Quakers
Bostons
Magnates Reconcile Amid Baseball Club Talks
Boston reports a détente among Freedman Brush and New York leaders as talks with President Soden ease tensions. They aim for a strong next season, with plans for a well equipped team to challenge for the championship. Soden denies any major shake up in league leadership.
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Boston
Democratic Club
New York
Freedman
Brush
Soden
Boston Club
Mr. Soden
Mr. Brush
Uote
Den
Youhe
Yount
Young
Robinson
Cleveland
Bergen
What settled Dick Cooley in Philadelphia club tale
The Washington Post credits Dick Cooley with heart and leadership during Philadelphia club turmoil. Twirler Jack McGee cites Cooley as key in rallying the players and informing management of finances. A letter to Colonel Rogers disclosed a potential marriage plan involving Richart Cooley and a woman in Topeka.
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Washington Post
Dick Cooley
Trick Cooley
Philadelphia
Jack McGee
Phillies
Cooley
Dail
Rogers
Topeka
Ran
Richart Cooley
Snerf
Conley
Baseball gossip and signings mix with league plans
Scrambled notes reveal Richard Cooles funding for players, a Philadelphia connection, and a colonel’s loan. Reports shift to the New American Baseball League’s season opener set for April, with ten signings by Barney Dreyfuss and plans for a five month schedule and monthly roster revisions.
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Chicago
American Baseball League
B. B. Johnson
Cleveland
Johnson
Erne and OBrien Sign for 25 Round Coney Island Fight
Buffalo boxing star Erne and Jack OBrien signed articles to clash in a twenty five round fight at the Coney Island Sporting Club on October 26. The purse guards $5,000 or 60 percent of gate receipts if the gross exceeds $10,000. The winner earns 85 percent of the purse and George Siler is named referee. The bout will be at 133 pounds.
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Lavigne
Hawkins
New York
George Considine
Broadway Athletic Club
Kid Lavigne
Cal Hawkins
Sam Fitzpatrick
Westchester
Buffalo
Sizved
Jack O'Brien
Coney Island Sporting Club
George Siler
Harness Horses Bold in Lexington Sale
In Lexington Kentucky on October 13 R W Harris of Sageett Harbor sold to C K Billings of Chicago the owner of Bumps the four year old bay mare Lucile by Brummell dam by Major Ben.
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Lucille
New York
Scott Newman
Je. Lauigville
W. H. H. Achuff
Philadelphia
Bornlight
Loreal
Newman
Boralma
Bere Simmons
Lexington
R. W. Harris
Sageett’s Harbor
C. KG. Billings
Chicago
Bumps
Lucile
Brummell
Ben
National League clash in Boston baseball game report
In Boston, a National League game featured scorers and innings with Boston leading 3. The narrative mentions pitchers Orth and Aue, Bonn, and batter Bonn, with Washington and New York also noted along with Washam and tridge. The fragmentary text hints at battery pairings and several players across teams.
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Boston
Orth
Aue
Bonn
Bate A Oreland
Washington
New York
Washamtridge
Ig Ans Ison
Ocean Rates Advance On Transports For War Use
Ocean freight rates in the produce exchange show a five wire ons per ton advance as the English government has chartered over sixty steamships. Half were used in the Atlantic trade and losses unknown until ships depart. Rates have risen 5 to 30 percent in recent weeks. In Knoxville Tennessee a large crowd gathered to present a sword to Lieutenant Valentine Sevier Mazon who served with Dewey on the Olympia at Mantle Bay, a highlight of a street fair ongoing there.
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New York
Produce Exchange
Dewey
Knoxville
Tenn
Valentine Sevier Mazon
Olympia
Mantle Bay
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Henderson Shoe Co
Bargain Department Store
Mocre
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Steel Ranges
W.A.L. Thompson
National Aid Association
Topexa
National Benevolent Society
Ato
Mal Reserve Association
Sto
Woodmen Accident Association
Lincol
Ego Circle
Supreme Forest
Woodmen of the World
Boversign Camp
Omaha
Fenlieg
Sebicege Wimesseraia
Sporting News
Evers Atom
Langley
Colonels
Barney Dreyfuss
Cunningham
Zimmer
Leach
Ritchey
Kelly
Hoy
Phillips
Clineman
Waddell
Lattimer
Berend
Boore
Severn
Fifield
Powers
Werner
Smith
Hughes
McGuire
Speett
Erne
O'Brien
Coney Island
National League
ROYAL
Infant Food
Gail Borden Eagle
Wophers
Merdenie Kenasie
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