Shawnee County Politics Seen Wide Open After Nichols Questions
In Shawnee County the State Journal notes a political upheaval as Nichols faces potential defeat for deputy attorney. It criticizes his prosecutorial record, citing court rebukes and missed duties, while urging voters to replace him despite party lines. The piece references Senator Hanna and broader Kansas politics.
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Galen Nichols
Shawnee County
Shownee
Nichola
Aimacif
Frepublican
State Journal
Nichols Twa Xegra Agu
Nichols
Quer Canoe
Nichols Han
Judee Hazen
Teanke
Pierpant Morgan
Commissioner Wright Urges Labor Union Incorporation
Editorial notes Washington Post commissioner Wright proposes incorporating labor unions to bridge capital and labor during the coal strike. He argues incorporation would align unions with corporate accountability, ensuring equal treatment and recognition, reducing bargaining disruption between miners and mine owners. The piece asserts this step could harmonize interests and stabilize the industry.
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Wright
Washington Post
Bird
Phimien
Carroll BD
Oone
Laher
Hin
Priino
Caphel
Tabor
Wauli
Gee
Changing Democracy and the Drift of the Democratic Party
Washington desk analyzes how the Democratic party may shift toward conservatism and state service as the socialist plank debates ownership of mines and public control. The piece contrasts Democratic and Republican lines, noting historic drift toward liberalism and new calls for broader government intervention.
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Minneapolis
Jwurnel
New York
Bryan
Hill Han
Tom Johnson
Washington
Democratic Party
Two Barthen
Pibiican
Ham
Burt
Burt Since Iswz
United States
Tademlinm
Lantebelom
Pen
Arcamuintlas
Saaes
Odious Monopolies and the Coal Trust Power
The Chicago Tribune notes the anthracite coal trust as uniquely controlling mining transport and pricing from mine to consumer, with the trust dictating quantities and prices. It compares other trusts like sugar and barbed wire, alleging restrictive distribution and coercive terms, while warning of widespread monopoly and little competition across regions.
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Chicago Tribune
Anthracite Coal Trust
Americas
Yellon UE
Alines
New York
Chicago
Opal Trust
Sugar
Standard Ol
Sight Trust
Coal Trust
Sugar Trust
Maine
Arizona
Oregon
Floris
Cumming
Raliroara
Cummins
Frm
Des- Seaseen Amerien Citicens
JAYHAWKER JOTS from a Folksy Kansas Paper
A garbled page of local humor and chatter references a Columbus era of sidewalk bulktattnye and a Newton party where guests stood on a bridge at midnight. It mentions a Berlin automatic phone system, Wood chuck antics, Mrs Nation, twins in Lyon county, and Ellen Stone lecture remarks amid playful, stray notes about town happenings.
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Columbus Ie
Parsons Emali
Mound
Athiede
Independence
Hatine
Berlin
Sousa
Mrs. Nation
Mertix
Wellsville
Eliya
el Doran
Cnn
Lyon County
Helo Col
Sampson
Washington Dispatch On Panamacanal Title Report
Attorney General lines on the validity of the Panamic canal title will not be ready for presentation to the president for days. The report’s historical sections indicate denials of validity, while key conclusions favor the United States control, contingent on treaty status with Colombia and congressional approval. The Colombian government has not ratified the canal treaty, affecting binding terms and perpetual U S control versus a joint contract shaping the canal strip.
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Washington, Gat
Anit
Atheney
Paris
Department of Justice
Walid She
Khox
United States
Colombia
Congress
Coimblan
Jay Cooke Stricken Again at Gibraltar Island Home
Put-In-Bay Ohio October reports Jay Cooke aged financier was stricken with congestion of the brain at his Gibraltar island residence. He rallied somewhat today and is regarded as resting easy.
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Jay Cooke
Gibraltar Island
Dart
Rioting train robbery halts Northern Pacific mail run
An engineer was killed when a Northern Pacific mail train between Bermount and Deuremond Ment stalled near midnight. The mail car was broken into and robbed of registered mail, while other cars were untouched. The train failed to arrive at Drummond at 12 36, triggering an investigation into the stalled engine and suspected robbery.
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St. Paul
Get
Northern Pacific
Bermount
Deuremond
Drummond
County Officials Pressure County Workers in Shawnee Race
Shawnee County Commissioners allegedly pressured county employees to vote Republican. Key figures include Woodhall the Woodhall supervisor and Silas Joy, with claims of coercion over county staff like Fran F. Jay and Judge Rodden involvement. The scene centers on urging votes for Stahl for sheriff and maintaining straight-party lines amid in-county Republican administration.
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Board of
Shawnee
Fran F. Jay
Woodhall
Court House
Jay
Independent Central
Campoien Woodhall
Ian
Frank Stahl
Lucas
Galen Nicholl
Counly
Rase Nichols
Wandhall
A. J. Rededen
Ridin
Darrishn
Hy Wax
Stah
Ind
Wondhalt
Ulint
Rodden
Cnet
Ucker
Silas Joy
Joy
Maines
Hase Bater
Errne Warren
Pointed Paragraphs and Pondering Truths in Crime and Charity
A garbled excerpt reflects musings on opportunity versus prophecy, poverty, rent, and moral caution. It hints at social tension and personal responsibility, mentioning a New York physician and themes of fortune, fortune, and misfortune shaping choices amid urban life.
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Chicago
Muncinaes & Roffow
New York
Countermine Sermon On Licensing Drinking Places Cartoon
Rev Mr Countermine speaks Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church on licensing saloons using a Frank Beard cartoon from the Ram’s Horn. The panel depicts aSaloon building under construction with mortar named wrecked reputations and ruined fortunes. the saloon keeper wears a trowel and a diamond pin while a respectable citizen climbs a ladder bearing a box. The cartoon, shown to the congregation, uses as material a saloon homer and aims to illustrate moral ruin.
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Homer
Joemda
Tragedy After Romance Ends Life of Beers and Wife
Dery Conn Oct. Beers a wealthy cattleman of Belvidere and Mrs Sutin Gude a Derby housekeeper married last Jenners. They met earlier in childhood and resumed engagement at an event. Mrs Beers later returned to Belvidere while her husband reportedly took his own life. Messaged telegrams and mobbed details follow. Dunkirk France Oct 4 The dock laborers vote to resume work 481 to 0 as troops restore quiet.
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Dery
Conn
Beers
Belvidere
Sutin Gude
Derby
Belvidern
Dunkirk
France
Reading Strike Ends at Amolenciatest Plant
Iron workers at the Americas Iron and Steel Reading plant end their strike started in May after a settlement at the Lebanon plant. The Amolenciatest union members met to formally declare the stoppage over and outline terms of the accord reached with management.
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Reading
Wtrittins Iron
Americas Iron and Steel Company
Amolenciatest Scan
Lebanon
Hunt visit and Topeka club delay noted in Chicago
Local items report Mr and Mrs G W Hunt visiting Chicago for a week. The Topeka Whist Club delays opening of new rooms due to incomplete Smith Building, now set for Monday evening November 3. Jeffrey of the American Federation of Labor returns after a long absence. Mid Winter Exposition board of directors confirms commissioners and division chiefs with duties listed for minerals dairy packing, fruits, cereals, floral, and illumination commissioners.
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G. W. Hunt
Ccme
Chicago
Ceffrey
American Federation of Labor
Divorced Wife Sparks Rift In Lorain Church Deacons
In Cleveland area, a Baptist church case inflames the community as deacons back the pastor amid a dispute over his divorce from Mrs Collins. The stepdaughter Miss Lea Collins allegedly attended a social gathering where improper behavior occurred, provoking church and missionary conference involvement and a vote on the pastor's residency.
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Cleveland
Missionary Conference of the Baptist Church
Elyria Tixlay
Missy Lea Collins
Charles le Cotling
First Baptist Church of
Lorain
Collins
Len
Japhela ‘Tien
Cefiinal
Wood sues Chicago Board of Trade for 340000 damages
L A Wood of St Paul sues the Chicago Board of Trade in federal court claiming 340000 in damages for alleged injury to his business after expulsion on a bucket hopping charge. The suit was filed in Chicago with Oct 4 noted.
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Board of Trade
Chicago
L. A. Wood
St. Paul
Chicago Board of Trade
Auount 12
Premier Combes Agrees to Arbitration on Miners’ Demands
Oct 2 Parin report says Premier Combes held a two hour talk with the miners federation committee. They agreed to submit the miners demands to arbitration. Combes declined the request should include a minimum wage and hours regulation. He will consult delegates next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Premier Combes
Miners’ Federation
M Combes
M. Combes
Opticians Question Use of Dr Title in Ads
A Topeka optician uses the title Doctor in advertising, though not a physician. State law allows registration and signing as Dr of Optics, aiming to protect the public from misleading claims.
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Topeka
R H Baker Optical Co Emulation Amid French Premier Action
The French premier’s move is seen as emulating United States President Roosevelt’s intervention in the coal strike. The summary notes the parallel drawn between the actions of the French leadership and Roosevelt’s approach. The text references Baker Optical Co at 624 Kansas Avenue within a broader discussion.
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R.H. Baker Optical CO
Kansas Avenue
Roosevelt
United States
Over to the Children in Sault Ste. Marie Canal Opening
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on October 34 the opening of the new power canal was celebrated with ceremonies for children. Festivities began with an informal banquet honoring the committees in charge and will culminate as water is released into the canal tomorrow.
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Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Pala
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