Well Known Kansan Takes His Own Life in Boston
Clarence Merriam an investment broker well known in Topeka Kansas committed suicide at a Boston hotel on April 12 diagnosed by friends as not believed. He was brother in law of Rev. Charles M Sheldon of Topeka author and reformer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Clarence Merriam
Tesima
Elry
Ec Fuyayo
Hives
Topeka
Kans
Clarence M. Merriam
Posten
Katsas
Merriam Mortage Company
Ta- Pea
Xo Yeasun
Merriam
Charles M. Sheldon
Attack by Strikers Hits Chicago Manufacturer
Henry Levinvurg, a brush maker, was dragged from his wagon seat and beaten after delivering a load to Montgomery Warsi & company as their workers in the garment and carting trades strike. His wagon overturned, wrecked, and police rescued him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wits
Henry Levinvurg
Montgomery Warsi & Company Whoseeamsters
Southern Poet Boward Weeden Dies in Travisville
Boward Weeden, noted Southern poet and artist, dies at her Travisville home today after a long illness. She gained fame for her regional verse and contributions to Alabama cultural arts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travisville
Ala
Boward Weeden
Russian Battleships Sighted Sailing North by British Report
British cruiser Butler reports passing the Russian second Pacific squadron in daylight near Singapore on April 12. Seven battleships were seen steaming north. London confirms the escape of Rosestvensky's force, with warships possibly heading farther out to sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singapora Straits Settlementa
Butler
Hong Kong
London
England
Associated Press
Singapore
Rosestvensky
China Sea
Han
READY TO FIGHT New York battle plan scene
Express correspondent reports from London that Toga has organized his forces into three squadrons. The tying squadron of fast cruisers scouts the Chita sea and will open fire. The main squadron with battleships and armored cruisers follows, while a reserve squadron of lagging battleships and cruisers stays to support and guard the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Taklo
Express
London
Toga
Trytoy
Main
Peneve
Chita Sea
Ue Fruetste
Asttor
Agata
Attorneys and professors defy bans in St Petersburg reform push
In St Petersburg on April 12 pan Russia congress of attorneys denounces bureaucracy and calls for a constitution while professors adopt resolutions. Government bans on meetings and press, including confiscation of Son of the Fatherland, fail to halt the movement. The action highlights opposition to the Bolkian commission and a reform program seen as controlled by the bureaucracy, with classes rallying for change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Russia
pan-Russia Congress of Attorneys
Rusg
Booligan Commission
Lberarg
Alleged Get-Rich-Quick Concession Quits Business
Kansas City, April 1. The American Mercantile Association, an alleged get rich quick concern, closed yesterday leaving thousands of workers mourning its collapse. It offered 100 for 380 paid in. Dismissed doors bore a mocking note as leaders vanished. Organized in St Joseph last May, the firm fell apart with president treasurer and other officers missing. About two thousand people lost money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
American Mercantile Association
Dictars
St. Joseph
Missouri
Unclear War News From Riga and Singapore Reports
Fragmented dispatch notes Russia not aware of Latile lands dispute and possible Japanese torpedo attack on a convoy. Officials admit no clear link to Anangbas and Hatavia. First news expected from Singapore unless Dutch ships reach Haslavia by wireless telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Petersburg
Anangbas Islands
Hatavia
French Boats Active Off Cochin China in April
Reports from Saigon indicate French cruiser Des cartes and five torpedo boats patrolling near Cape St James as Acheron and Stys prepare to depart Saigon to maintain neutrality. Japanese ships survey Cochin China coast to hinder Russian coal transport amid a battle rumor between Russians and Japanese.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saigon
French
Cochin -China
Descartes
Cape St.James
Were
Acheron
Stys
Saipan
France
Cochin China
David Braham Dies in New York at 67
David Braham longtime composer and orchestra leader dies in New York at age 67. He wrote music for popular songs such as The Mulligan Guard and Paddy Duffy’s Cart, marking him as a notable figure in American music history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Braham
New York
N.Y
Braham
America
General Grant dies after operation in Kansas City
Baltimore April 32 General J F Grant grand secretary of the sovereign grand lodge of Odd Fellows in the United States died today in Kansas City following an operation. Mrs F O Marvin was in Kansas City today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
J. F. Grant
Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd
F. O. Marvin
Kansas
United States
The German Collier Hine Dou Bonded at Stomapore Port
The German collier Hine Dou, loaded with 4200 tons of coal, has been released with cargo clearance papers and bonds to deliver its cargo through the British consul at Stomapore. Dispatches from Usnavisa Java state there are no Russian warships at Muntok on Bank Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stomapore Straits Settlement
Apricy
Hine Dou
Candut
Taney Pandan
Sagan Ableas
Ives
Straits Times
Ustavisa
Java
Muntok
Island of Bank
Santa Fe Railway to Build $210 Million Coast Cut
Chicago April 12 announced that the Santa Fe railway will construct a 210 million cut to the Pacific coast to ease mountain grades. Work to start within thirty days, with western end at Belen New Mexico and eastern end at Tesico on the recog valley lines, crossing the Sierra Nevada at Abo pass. Popular composer dead.
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Chicago
Lll
Santa Fe Railway
Pacific Coast
Belen
NS. mM
Tesico
Santa Fe
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Abo Pass
Assault by Negro Spurs Riot in Coffeyville
Coffeyville Kansas April 12 a serious race clash was averted after a negro attacked Mrs John Grimm wife of a machinist. Whites armed and negros warned to leave town Mayor ordered disarmament and many arrests. The assault remains unlocated as police tightened control. The Burton case at St Laws opens with a federal grand jury and witness list including Robert Fulton and other officials.
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Coffeyville
Kans
John ’Griffith White
Grimm
Smith
lGrimt
St. Laws
United States
Ralph [Burton
Kansas
Federal Grand Jury
Kimer
Adainy
Uetord
Sturtan
Robert M. Fulton
Postoni¢A
Grand Jure
Washington
United State
Trugt Henne
Ile ‘Alto Grain and Investment Company
Wie Post
Burton
Tn St. Louis
Matto
Hugh Lennie
Mob Kills Sheriff in Mississippi Jail Shooting
In Senatoria Mississippi on April 12 a mob of masked men killed Sheriff Ad M Fong and wounded another, after entering the jail to seize a white prisoner James Whit alleged murderer. The mob retreated with a wounded companion. Whit remains at large. The sheriff died an hour later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senatoria
Miss
Pony
McPherson Court Case Involving Kiss Price
Dr J B Alexander of Covington Kentucky attends court in McPherson County Kansas where Miss Bertha Mitts sues for five thousand dollars claiming a kiss as the price. Alexander is noted as among the county’s wealthier citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McPherson, Kans
J.B. Alexander
Covington, By
Bertha Mitts
McPherson County
Wanted the Trunks
Chicago April 1 federal authorities pursue six trunks seized from Aetna Trading company linking to the beef trust. The trunks allegedly held the innermost records of packers relations and casings marketing with the firm’s flight ending at the Fisher Building search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Beef Trust
Federal
Aetna Trading Company
Fisher Building
Aeton Trading Company
Fiz
Fisher
National Packing Company
Indictment Set Aside in Iowa Case
Judge Kyington dismissed the Johnson county grand jury indictment charging Eric Kutalaben with train wrecking and first degree murder because the panel was incomplete. Kutalaben confessed to wrecking the Rock Island flyer in which Boys heer Trotekiss was killed and several injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maines
Kyington
Johnson Cownly
Eric Kutalaben
Kutduben
Rock Island
Crude oil prices cut and regional market quotes
The Standard company cut crude oil prices by three cents on higher grades and two cents on lower grades. Quoted locations include Cabell, South Lima, and Samarset, with prices around four dollars and change. In a separate incident near St Joe, Irwin fled after injuring Orr during a late night dispute over a debt and gambling claim. Orr was wounded but expected to recover, with law enforcement pursuing Irwin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbury
Pac
Standard (S) Company
Peps
Cabell
Naw Castle
South Lima
UAMB
Girl kidnapped fifteen years ago found in California
Irene Davidson, believed abducted near King in 191?, has been located in California. Her mother, Mrs. Angeust Ludwick, learned she was alive and had sent for her. The case had centered on an aunt and uncle who reportedly cared for a child of their own and were thought responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nithne
Okla
Irene Davidson
King
California
Angeust Ludwick
Ucla
Will Keep the Money Statement on Question at Keston Mass
The Prudential Committee of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions announced the acceptance of 8100,000 from John D. Rockefeller. The committee said returning the gift would condemn the donor for acts of indifference and would be wrong even as a gesture of disapproval. The statement was released in Keston, Mass, on April 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keston
Mass
Prudential Committee
American Board of Commissioners
John J. Rockefeller
Roosevelt resumes hunt in perfect spring weather
President Roosevelt and party resumed the hunt near Frederick Oklahoma at sunrise. The president entered the sport with renewed enthusiasm as weather conditions were reported perfect for the outing.
Kansas Lodge Man Hurt In Tram Accident
Garnett Kansas April 12 J M Johnson ex deputy grand master for the I O C F of Kansas fell while alighting from a tram his foot was run over by a car wheel and may be amputated if the injury proves serious local report indicates Johnson sustained a severe foot injury in the incident and awaits medical assessment
Former Kansas legislator charged in disbarment case
William Eugene Brown, once a Kansas state lawmaker, is under arrest in Chicago charged with attempted subornation of perjury and with disbarment proceedings. He allegedly tried to swindle the America Trust and Savings Bank by improper withdrawals and fraudulently obtaining a receiver’s appointment. He was released on 95,000 bond. hearing set for next Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ills
William Eugene Brown
Kansas
Saloon Fire Kills Woman and Child in Rapids Michigan
One dead and six injured in a saloon and boarding house blaze in Rapids Michigan. May Herrick, age years, perished in the fire while her mother died from burns. A ladder rescue saved others as smoke and flames forced occupants to flee. Roosevelt Would Leave Camp. Lawton Oklahoma. Governor Ferguson and Dennis Myne travel through Lawton to Frederick to urge President to attend a banquet tonight. One hundred people expected.
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K and
Rapids
Mich
May Herrick
Tierrich
Coud
Ego Ayia
Teneus
Gwe
Tory Winlow
Lawton
Okla
Governor Ferguson
Bennis Myne
Frederick
Kia
Oklahoma
Bristow Seeks Panama Canal Details From Taft
Bristow, Panama railroad commissioner, met with Secretary Taft at the war department to report progress of investigations into Panama canal affairs and Pacific Mail Steamship Company. He will stay until the Panama railroad directors meet next week to continue studies of commerce and related conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Joseph L. Bristow
Panama
Hus
Iow
Taft
War Department
Panama Rairoad
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
Bristow
Vanami Rairoad Company
Panama Canal
Kansas university visitors and campus events noted
Senator L G Campbell of Cripple Creek visits the university as a visiting professor and Mrs Hunter. The Topeka Presbytery addresses students and praises Prettyman Jones. Lectures by J A L Waddell and J Carruth on engineering and architecture prompt student organization efforts and a track meet with Missouri. Mrs Allen returns to Wichita. Wilmoth confectionery moves. Canfield family relocates to Colorado. a short musical program is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. G. Campbell
Cripple Creek
Colorado
J. .Hunter
Campbell
Hunter
W. H. Branch
Wichita
Hazel
Smith House
Topeka Presbytery
Caivarsity
Ray
Jarvis
Clay Center
Lyons
Prettyman Jones
Currath
The
Presbyterian Church
North College
J. A. L. Waddell
Waddell and Hedrick
Kansas City
Hye Well
Leecetsetive
9 Machinery Company
Atida
Mercia
Waddel
Iva
Anda
Abaya
Cie Japinesi Kup
di Tees Wits
Jagan
Ig Sanat
Japan
Elvil
Heerda
Tapernit University
Toapin
Tas
Montreal
Renssagler
Fae Pat Lta
Trofensor Carruthax
Sehitlee
Setullar
Geteliriterk
Brofvsar Wilcox
Leen
Iat
Aries
Bran¢e
Wilcox
Commodity quotes and legal verdict blur in Chicago report
The page blends grain futures for wheat corn oats and rye with mixed daily prices from Chicago markets. A Montana cattle trader, McNamara and Marlow, fights a $425,000 verdict against Home Land and Cattle in Chicago federal court, with appeal planned. Deputy governor Alexander Mulconer Waline of the Bank of England is noted as elected in a separate item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNamara & Marlow
Home Land and Cattle Company
Missouri Catttle
Montana
Mewhia
Tepeited States
Chicago
Thecisa Wi
Cnlted States Circuit Court of Appeals
Alexander Mulconer Waline
Enpeland
Sacuel Hope Myeley
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Ttorneys
Tren
Dulce
Leamnard
J. Storrt
Daice
Prekine
Gere
If & Son
Woodward
Jones
Gergeon
Phy
Vasa Stover
the Fair
BE. D
Prilli
S. Phyaician
Bouin
Hes
J. An Dean
Esunar
Venus
Mrecellanhuls
Oe Guar
Ana Amu
Penney
J. H. Gil
Lham Blacksmith
Shepem
Henry
Winthey
Henry Henson
Blackarothing Horse
Maas St
Broker
Kansan
Butlej
Vopo
Sr. Joseph
Tan
Kreuntiger
Auman
Oan Mercantii
Miles
MM. OM
Nardean
Amsterdam
Jotland
Agam- Das Island
Malay Peninsula
Gatuva
Mandelshtad
Dispateh
Eng
Joseph Ho Chamberlain
Liberal Union
Hald
Strowels
Tablo
Manchuria
Chang Chun- Khin Line
Senator Mitchell
Portland
Oregon
Bellinger
John J. Mitchell
Tedleral
Leavenworth, Kans
Cora Terrill
I. N. Terrill
Kansas State Prison
Gilpatrick
Newton
Kansas Bankers” Association
Stafford
Mississippi
Leavenworth,Kans
E. B. Jewett
Kansas Penitentiary
Carl Delfs
Delfs
F. B. Dawes
Union
Pittsburg
Union Presbytery of the
Cumberland Church
Vanderbilt
Standard Oil Company
St. John
St. Jobo
Kane
Apo Ou
Hudson
Smadl
Here
Fort Scott
Orrana John
Irwin
Orr
Sherif
Congregational Board of Missions
Kansas Lodge
Trust and Savings Bank
Luc
Roosevelt
Frankfort
Standart
Kentucky
Franklin County Grand Jury
Oklahoma City
Celamet
Hare
Palmatier Sisters
Cosgrove
Ald Hall
University OF Kansas
Teeniy
Washington University
Washburo
Rey Allen
New York City
Edward Epus
Lawrence
Allen
Philadelphia
F. H. Wilmoth
Massachusetts Street
T. A. Canfield
Club Federation
Lawrence National Sank
Depoalta
Watkinsational Banki
B. Watking
B. Watkins
Oy A. BI
Ened
J.houss
Moore
C.A Tuoxer
C.H. Tanker AG Mitchel
Savings Ae Ent Deposita
Tusaday
Raeben
Orl
Outa
Rearreu
Bresse
Lawrence Pantatorium
West Waeren Streer
Telsue
Stuer
Selor
Kansay Otty
Prairly
Hutler
Bowensock Opera House
IM Meneys
Big Modern
Minstrels
Treamland
Vaudevillies
Salo Orchestra
Woodward's Drug Store
Powensoct
Opera
Juice Murry Agatn
Youreyamericas
Acton Vna
Paul
the Mummy and the Humming Bird Wesdwares Drag Store
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