Thaw Declared Sane by Lunacy Commission in Murder Trial
New York April 4 Harry K Thaw was declared sane by the lunacy commission allowing the murder trial to proceed. Justice Fitzgerald ordered the inquiry and the commission reported Thaw capable of consulting with counsel and understanding charges. The jury had not yet reached a verdict and was recessed to Monday as debates over the commission’s findings continued. The Thaw family attended the proceedings with concern and anticipation.
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New York
Harry K. Thaw
Lunacy Commission
Stani White
Fitzgerald
Dench
Pammission
Jerome
Guy
Eve- Ian Nesbit
Wiliam Thaw
Nessinger
Jerone
Harry KK. Thaw
Tlgktterlay
Whith Tine Dusdee Pitz
Reakd
Fitagerahl
Wwe
Jaymen Teing
Mireport
McChire
Deelsrits
de. Parael
de Justien
Enurt
Thaw
Carey Thaw
Jim
Fitagerah
Ivor; Putzell
Wiis
Olney
McClure
Putzel
Bank Robbery Hits Redfield Bank in Kansas
Robbers partially wrecked the safe of the Redfield State Bank in Redfield Kansas early today but secured only a small amount of change. Police and investigators searched the area for clues and pursued possible leads.
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Ft. Scott, Kans
Redfield State Bank
Redfield
Kans
Fifth Aconal Exhibition of Paintings Opens at University
The University hosts the Fifth Aconal Painting Exhibition from April 1 to 20. Hours are 9:00 am to 5:30 pm daily, with 7:30 pm to 10:00 pm on evenings except Saturday. Admission 25 cents, season ticket $2, family ticket $2.50. Tickets available at Woodward's Drug Store, the University office, and at the venue.
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W. H. Turner
David Harom
Woodward & Co
Woodward’s Drug Store
Q Javor
Court adjourns as attorney claims political plots unfold
The attorney declares the mercy of the court while minutes show the trial adjourned until Monday. Names cited include Rockefeller and Hearst amid claims that corporations are conspiring.
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Fitzgerald
Jerome
Rockefeller
Hearst
Harzi 'Man
President Roosevelt warns of corporate conspiracy to defeat reforms
The president accuses Rockefeller Harriman and others of leading a national scheme to block Roosevelt policies by controlling conventions in Pennsylvania Ohio and beyond. He cites a Harriman letter and Wilson’s death as linked events and says the plan aims to place pro capitalism candidates in the race. He signals a public warning and a push to clarify issues.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Rockefeller
Harriman
Stearst
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Union
Sidney Webster
Kansas City
Myer
Yes
Wilson
TL Wilson
Jerday
Hefearner
Yale
Ilannoa
Jlarviman
Hanna
Deat
Hearst
Ite
Fimmly
Packers Win Out
Kansas City on April 4 reports a stock yards scene where merchants resisted a boycott. C W Armour and Wellington Levitt of Swift & Co. signaled they would send buyers into the country if the boycott persisted, ending the labor action today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
C.W. Armour
Wellington Levitt, Swift & Co
Train mob stones Nickel Plate yard strike action
A special Nickel Plate train carrying forty non union workers was stoned by a mob as it entered the American Shipbuilding Company yards in Lorain Ohio during a strike. The incident occurred in ClevelandOhio area as the train pulled into the yards.
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Cleveland
Gadi Lima
Burnin
Ohio
Lorain
Harriman Comments On Roosevelt Letter Exchange
F T Harriman stated that the 1904 senatorial contest was between Black and Depew with no bargain to fund Depew’s ambassadorial posting. He said his letter to Webster does not state such terms and that the agreement aimed to harmonize the Black and Depew camps.
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New York
F. T. Harriman
Roosevelt
Senatoaship
Depew
France
Pmade United Sttates
Webster
New Pure Tact and Pire Label Claims Weekly
A new label regime targets drug claims promising cures with phrases like world’s best remedy. Officials vow strict enforcement against false cures and misleading labels while manufacturers retaliate by defending their products.
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Radieute
Cramborne
Dogens
Simthir
Bank cashier Dwight found dead near railroad track
Wichita Kansas April 4 Dwight W I L Dwight cashier State Bank of Soddard was found dead beside the railroad track east of town with a revolver nearby. He had been in poor health and despondent. Letters found at his home hinted at trouble and a vault time lock set for Saturday morning. Investigations suggest death by his own hand.
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Wichita
Kans
W. IL Dwight
State Bank of
Soddard
Salina mayor and council race ends. temperance win
Salina Kansas April 4 voters cast over 2700 ballots in the mayoral race Daniel W Silis backed by temperance forces won by 120 votes The liberal faction gained a city council seat by eight votes both sides expressing satisfaction with the results and turnout noted as the largest in the city’s history.
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Salina
Kan
Daniel W. Silis
Temperance People
Sty
No Strike Report Brings Wage Pact For Rail Workers
Chicago note cites an agreement between western railroads and conductors and trainmen granting a ten percent raise and ten hour workday. The item mentions the dispute and its settlement, with local economic implications and industry stability.
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Chicago
Western
Nets of Fish Law Violators Seized in County
A county police notice reports the seizure of nets used in violations of fish laws. One large net measuring about three hundred feet was recovered along with several other gear pieces. Authorities warn that further arrests may follow and offer a reward for information leading to violators. The report mentions individuals and locations tied to the case.
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Il Diorada
Wiannlua Mefiwin
Diame Wardle del Travis
Wanted help and domestic staff at local firms
Wanted positions include stenographer by a young man. Apply George Ware Ju2l Conn. St. Also assist trimmer in millinery at The Fair. Seeking a man and wife experienced in all work with a woman as cook and housekeeper aged 30 to 40, no children, no tobacco or whiskey, $50 monthly with board and lodging. References required. Found: a man’s kid glove on Quincy Street. Call Journal Office. For sale: fresh young cow. Bell phone K UC 44.
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Geo
Ware
L. H. Perkins
Lawrence
Kansas
Quincy Street
Journal Office
Armin Players Return Highlighted By Popular Performances
Armin Players announce a return with first class plays by first class actors at popular prices. The note cites strong local reception from fall engagements and promises to charm Lawrence audiences again.
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Ranma
Armin
Lawrence
Markets by Wire and Local Goods Advertisements
Market notes and ads list flavors and brands at Wiedemann’s and Wigdemann’s, tobacco and cigars from Baby Ribbon Cigars and Straffon Menthol, prices on grains oats hay and butter, household goods, wallpaper and paint from Lucas and Wolf’s, plus cattle receipts and livestock prices from Guith’s News Depot. The fragment blends product pitches with commodity quotes and local vendors.
Evangelist Wilhite Delivers Strong Sermon on Excuses
Evangelist Wilhite preached a powerful sermon at the tabernacle titled Excuses y Not Becoming a Christian. He based his remarks on his evangelistic experience, citing a portion of Pants famous address that moved King to persuasion. About eight hundred attended, six publicly testified, with music and solo performances by young Carl and W. B. Old. Additional workers from other churches joined the effort to uplift the world.
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Evangelist Wilhite
Tabernacle
Bas Jiy
Little Carl
W. B. Old
Iehes
Christian Charceh Kine
Social notes lone Topeka gathering and Phi Sigma Chi party
Personal and social items list visits and entertainments in Topeka including C W Coleman W J Coleman Keith and Hunt of Chicago. Guests from Leavenworth Chanute Enid Ottawa and Kansas City attend a Phi Sigma Chi party with Misses Nora Barricklo Ja Allen and others. A dressy dinner and chests event concludes with ARs Mrs Sehall winning a prize vase.
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C. W. Coleman
WJ. Coleman
Topeka
Tk. Keith
Kansas
Hunt
Chicago
Paul
Neva Shane
Ev-E. Jeazor
Mesa
Tucker
Wilhite
Mar
Tuckerman
Phi Sigma Chi
Lorace Sampoer
John Trewster
Robert Johnston
Beatrice Jackson
Marguerite Leston
Leon Ditged
Leavenworth
Blue Herod
Chanute
Enid Davis
Predericka Fluke
Marie Bruce
John Carlsen
Kansas City
Ralph Hanes
Bann Clyde Kiler
Roy West
Newcomb
Rebeccaon
Ottawa
Leil
Nora Barricklo
Ja Allen
H. Mork
Frances Tew
Nell Morris
Anumber
Uw Court
Hale
Bal Sehall
Brett
Kappa Kappa Gana
Twenty Burned Into One Great Church Fire Tragedy
San Francisco reports a hotel blaze at 17th and Connecticut streets killed twenty foreign laborers and left thirty-five injured. Most victims died in their sleep as walls collapsed. rescuers freed survivors from burning timbers and fallen debris, with one fireman fatally injured.
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San Francisco
Geneva Intel
17Th
Connecticut
Thirty Firemen Hurt in City Blaze
New York April 4 thirty firemen including C.8. Croker and Deputy Chief Guerin were injured by falling debris in a five story building fire on Maadi on Lane. The blaze caused damage and two firefighters were seriously hurt.
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New York
Croker
Guerin
Maaidon Lane
May Settle Strike In Railway Row
Chicago April 4 news says federal officials and railway men’s representatives show promising signs likely for a partial settlement by night after small concessions from both sides.
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Chicago
May Prosecute Harriman In Sherman Case
Washington reports that Arments in the Harriman case were begun before the Interstate Commerce Commission. The outcome hinges on whether Harriman and his associates in Union Pacific and Southern Pacific form a restraint of trade under the Sherman antitrust law.
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Washington
Arments
Harriman
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Commission
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Farmers' Co-operative Society to Wind Up Affairs
Topeka April 4 The Farmers Cooperative slipping association with ages over Kannas Oklahoma and Nebraska decided to wind up its affairs at once.
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Topeka
Farmers’ Co-operative Slipping Association
Kannas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Inte
Ones
Bishop Dead and Others Hurt in Local Incident
News reports Bishop James N. Fitzgerald of the Methodist Episcopal Church dead in Hong Kong. Mrs Hutt and Mrs J B Hart injured in a refiee heap on Tentumse street area. the heap has remained there all winter. Also notes on local commerce and ads from The Griffen Ice Co and Straffon's Drug Store with various products and prices.
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J.B. Hart
New York
James N. Fitzgerald
Methodist Epis
Hong Kong
Strelty
Jlami
Griffen Ice CO
State Text Book Commission Meets In Topeka
Topeka April text book commission met informally today with State Superintendent Fairchild. Members listed include Frank Nelson, A. Carey, Tadlopeen, Charles Vine, and other regional center representatives. The meeting discussed adjournment and immediate next steps for statewide textbook adoption.
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Topeka
Thee
New Stati Test Book Commission
Fairchild
Frank Nels Lindsbe
Kans
Me Charles
Vine Taouhalyr
Topeka Delegation Seeks Rail Property Assessments
In Juneet Topeka and Leavenworth auditors plan a Friday and Saturday stop at Kansas City to assess rail properties and local assets. The trip aims to gauge taxation and value for regional rail holdings serving Armstrong and Argentine routes.
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Topeka
Lkss
Tehison
Leavenworth
Kansas Civ
Kas
Ammstrong
Train Wreckers Cause Crash in Bartlesville
A damaged report from Bartlesville describes a collision on a city street involving a freight car and a train, with several cars derailed. The incident is suspected to involve saboteurs or wreckers and the rescue units arrived to assist and clear the scene.
Card of Thanks to Neighbors and Friends
We express gratitude to friends and neighbors for their kindness after the death of Mrs. Hirtle. Special thanks for the continued offers of help and support from Mr. and Mrs. Gia, Natbdert.
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Mro
Gia
Natbdert
Getting a Jury for Ruef in San Francisco
San Francisco April 4 The attempt to secure a jury to try Abraham Ruef for alleged extortion was continued today. To date four jurors have been secured.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
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the Fair
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Hay Choice Timothy
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Schulz
Bile Williamson
Straffon
Lucas Paint
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iGuith
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Christians
Educational Society
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Mrs. Hutt
Bell
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M Hiase
I i. Tucker
Cashier
Hexen
IL Tucker
Miltehely
Dupoaiis
State Bank
Sspital Stock
W. Hromeisick
T. J. Sweeney
E J. Wlkey
W. R. Stubbs
W. E. Spalding
Geo, Unes
Luther N. Lewis
W. Bromatsick
Jacob Badsky
Bb. J. Hilkey
Cransford
Merchants National Bank
A. Whitman & Go. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance
L.L. Phillips
Mass. St
L. S. Steele
Attersey
Notary Public, Real Estate and Leone
Mess
St. Lacerenca
Kamens
L. Edwards
E. Henry St
W. A. Guenther
Mase
Beth
Jaedickes
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