Methodist Insurance Cell in Lyons Faces Large Assessment
Complaint by Lyons Methodists alleges the National Church Mutual Insurance company improperly assessed church policy holders. The Lyons church trustees were asked to pay a 4 percent increase or face cancellation of coverage, with warnings of policy reinstatement only after full payment and potential outside enforcement, amid broader concerns about the company’s business practices and state insurance regulation.
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The
National Church Mutuel Insurance Company
Giro Insurance Company of
Lisbos
Teem Delog
Kansas
Church of Ansurance Department
Thertof
Department of Insurance
Méthodist Church of
Lisone
Lyone Ty
Geman
Jesben
Pego
Pegoans
Settlement threats and political infighting amid insurance claim dispute
An early 20th century notice accuses a company of pressing a settlement with threats to cancel premiums and return policies if widows or orphans cannot pay. It laments insurance practices for churches and ministers. Separate items discuss Populist expansionists planning state conferences and a split over expansion within the party.
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Watt Wud
Wien
Sane
Lyons Church
Kanes
Trewe
Philippines
Nbt
White Man Lynched in Small Louisiana Town
Chicago Chronicle Special reports a mob lynched a white man in Wilcon Louisiana a tiny town near Fa scu ual Msai instpes. A local resident Samdag 1 Sroitie allegedly administered the act while officials hesitated. The event shocks the region and raises concerns over law and order as authorities investigate the incident.
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Chicago
Detsk
Seweons Ea
Wilcon
Montana Troops Welcome Home in Oakland Parade
Montana volunteer regiments greeted warmly upon return from Manila Bay service. General Shaffer delivered a brief address praising their conduct. Troops from the Vulkoereny and Rowan regiments were publicly acknowledged as they passed through the city streets during a celebratory event in Oakland California.
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Oaland
Cal
Montana
Chugiaiy
Caeay
Montana ErFiment
Rare plants at auction reveal prized orchids and cost
A New York World report describes a sale of rare orchids including the Continentis and other epiphytic varieties. The piece notes the plants’ scarcity and high value, with only a few specimens remaining, and mentions funds supporting a university or foundation after the proceeds.
A Monkly Courtship in Forest and Stream Tale
A correspondent from Forest and Stream recalls a woodland scene where a picnic party crosses a creek. A couple escapes the line, sharing a tense moment as one reaches for fruit, aided by a fellow camper who cleverly maneuvers the tail exchange, ending with playful mischief and a quirky exchange.
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Dows
Opening Knox College address on Great Problems
Mr Ed Kenna first vice president of Santa Fe spoke at Knox College in Galesburg on the century's big issues. He urged fair treatment for capital and labor, federal regulation of railroads, and national commerce power to avoid state clashes. He warned against sectional limits and urged uniform laws and rapid, decisive action to secure progress and public welfare.
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ED. Kenna
The
Santa Fe
Knox College
Galesburg
Hil
Kenna
Gurtrol
Failrasda
Umilme
Hirre
Iterstate
Commierce
Congress
United States
Mijorning
Congress of the
Friends of State
America
Car Shortage Sparks Worries Over Freight Cars Theft
Western rail prosperity faces strain as grain elevators fill, cars rush east with farm and factory goods. Instances of large scale box car thefts surface, including 2600 cars built for Denver & Rio Grande diverted westward in installments and scattered across lines from Missouri to Atlantic.
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Western Rail
Indiana Car Company
Denver & Rio Grande Road
Missouri River
Atlante
Exchange Pass Solution in Railways Proposes Mileage Tickets
Railroads consider abolishing exchange passes and issuing low rate mileage tickets valid on any line. The plan argues free passes are costly and misused, urging a unified system where each road pays for its own services, with monthly tallies and simple records.
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Ind
Pullman and Wagner merger rumors loop Chicago markets
Reports from Chicago claim revival of talks to consolidate Pullman Palace Car with Wagner Palace Car, lifting Pullman shares from 186% to 196% while Wagner denies. Brokers doubtless see a tie, citing Vanderbilt connections and past listings. Pullman strong silence continues. Also noted: old Carbondale railroad sale in Lawrence, Kansas, to W E Winner. Chicago, Rock Island orders new compound 1,000-horsepower engines from Baldwin. details include specs, capacities, and features.
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Chicago
Pullman and
Wagner
Unita
LaSalle Street
Oid
Pullman
Wagner Palace
New York
Wagner Company
Vanderbilts
Lawrence
Kan
Hiram FP Ition
Carbondale
Mr. Winner
West Esting House
American
Westinghouse
Scott
Barnes
Cubs
French Wilton Rugs at 30 Each Great Furniture Styles Arrive
The store offers French Wilton Rugs at 30 dollars each, matching a value of 50 dollars, with daily arrivals of new furniture styles. It assures buyers of the best goods and values and invites purchasers to shop.
Santa Fe line to Guthrie route connects Kansas Central line
Eastern Oklahoma railroad project advances with charter for a Guthrie to south Collinsville connection. Shatt Improvement, Sport & Stubie, Ware & Money, and A Moore crews begin grading on 24 segments. two engineering corps in field expect more awards by month end. Also, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe reshuffles locomotive order with Richmond for 80 consolidation engines due 1900, aims for 188000 pounds weight, 21x04 inch cylinders, wagon top boiler, 140 psi. Harvey Middleton resigns. Barthag to Baltimore & Ohio. Tanser joins Minneapolis & St. Louis. two new steel cars pass Greenleaf. box car scarcity affects middle division crew.
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Oklahoma
Santa Fe
Guthrie
Okla
Kansas Oklihoma Central & Southwestern
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Richmond Locomoetive & Machine Com Mace
Ateet
Greenleaf
EB Warren
Downs
Central branch forecasts shifts in Missi Packie Menke Wark alignment
Awell pair Dieneee predicts Missi Packie Menke Wark will align soon with the neaseamlies of the Central branch wh Tyeriver. He notes all igne are now polling which way. In September the Pacific handled eight consignments of freight in Frankfort, beating seven consignments in August. Mrs. Davy of Atchison, linked to HW. Dav of the French division, cut and photographed every vehicle for the Atchison carnival, now finished in Toe city. The Canal Branch Greenleaf promotion move to Cob connia office is noted among railroad staff. A three year spell to branches of trate is mentioned for WP. Davi. Engineer W. A Priest has ten gaps Jenue of atwentes.
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Awell
Missi Packie
Menke
Central Branch
Smart Pacific
Frankfort
Davy
Atchison
Ite
Inder
HW. Dav
Diviekn
Kodac
Atchison Carr
Ahr
L. M. Shipper
Canal
Cob Connia
Smissa
Paclia
Davi
Sha
Trate
Isda
Mikeour Paciic
Greenfest
W. A Priest
Atwente
Newton Rail Office Changes Open New Positions
From Newton comes news of staffing shifts in the railroad system. Harry Mayer moves to Emporis as stenographer in Trainmaster’s office. Fireman Smith resigns his post. Fireman J K Ramsey assigned to the Great Bend branch for a vacation period. Trainmaster Saunders retires to Ottawa after attending a regional convention. Mrs Saunders returns with Conductor Harpole and family to resume residence locally.
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Harry Mayer
Emporis
Stenog
Rapher
Smith
Will Meek
J. K. Ramsey
Great Bend
Saunders
Tefp
Ottawa
Hutchisen
Ubend
Upos Curjog i
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Topeka
Philadelphia
Church Insurance Company
Lyons
Church
State Department
Oakland
New York World
Trian
Hemerica
Othnei
Waerth
Hillaiins
India
Orchids
Anke Mothis
Free Save Shelter
Ahe
Railroad News
E. D. Kenna
Sante Fe
James Dun
Atchinon Topeka & Bantams
Thompson Bros
Kansas Avenue
Ky al A
Rocker
Majestic Steel Ranges
L Thompson Haw. Co
Harvey Middleton
Jacob N. Barthag
Chicase
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Acea
Baltimore & Orio
Baltimore
Mr. Middleton
Topesa
Clenteal Bhance Notes
Newton
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