Supreme Court Reverses Bribery Conviction in Butler Case
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously reversed Col. Ed Butler's bribery conviction from 1902, ruling the board of health had no authority to award the garbage contract. The decision nullified the indictment and noted the ordinance was not in effect. Butler was discharged. Also reported are new president at DePauw University and Denver civic ticket results.
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Supreme Court
Ed. Butler
Dr. Chapman
Board of Health of
St. Louis
St. Louis Reduction Company
Butler
Board of Health
Board of Public Improvements
Isel
Lis
Dowie Regains Control of Zion City Industries
Chicago reports John Alexander Dowie again controls Zion City and its industries after creditors’ financial review. United States district court judge Kohlsaat discharges receivers Blount and Currier following no objections.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
al Zion City
Christian Catholic Church
Kohlsaat
United States District Court
Blount
Currier
Atkins to be named chairman of Missouri GOP
Washington December 8 The president will appoint Thomas J Atkins chairman of the Republican state committee of Missouri and assistant United States treasurer at St Louis General G R B Farrar the current sub treasurer notified Secretary Shaw of his withdrawal Atkins one of Missouri's last known Republicans has not pressed as a candidate but would accept if not hampering his Missouri political activity.
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Washington
Thomas J. Atkins
Republican State Committee of
Missouri
United States
St. Louis
G. RB. Farrar
Shaw
Atkins
Upton and Metivezer Found Guilty in Government Conspiracy Case
In Federal court at Kansas City two men, Ellsworth Upton and Thomas W. Metivezer, were found guilty of conspiring to rob the government related to leather pouches contracts. Separately, editor W. Apelt and Ida Johnson, former editor of the Geuda Spelogs Herald, wed in Neodesha and will reside in Kansas City.
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Columbus Ellsworth Upton
Thomas W. Metivezer
United States
Kansas City
Kan
Dee
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The
Arkansas City Enquirer
Ida Johnson
Geuda Spelogs Herald
Neodesha
Walking Delegate Pleads Guilty in Perjury Case
Henry Farely a walking delegate of the painters union pleaded guilty to perjury linked to the Samuel Parks trial and received a sentence of one to two years in the state prison. An unrelated notice for magazine orders from University Book Store appears in the text.
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New York
Henry Farely
The
Painters Union
Samuel Parks
Bankers Elect Officers After Kansas City Session
Group No 1 of the Kansas State Bankers association closed its Kansas City meeting by naming W C Henrici as chairman and L D Allen as secretary. The executive committee includes F G Berger Goff Kansas G G Everhard St Joseph Mo R A Parka Atchison Kan. Scott Hopkins Horton Kan joins the state convention nomination committee for May. A joint meeting with Group No 3 of Missouri Bankers is planned in St Joseph Mo with invitation extended by G G Everhard.
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Kansas City
Kan
Kansas State Bankers Association
W.C. Henrici
L. D. Allen
Goffs, Kan
F. G. Berger
Summerfel
G. G. Everhard
St. Joseph
R. A. Parka
Atchison, Kan
Scott Hopkins
Horton
Missouri Bankers Association
Murdered Dancer in Cologne by Jealous Lover Tessier
Fraulein Frieda Boelke a leading Metropole theatre dancer was killed in a Cologne hotel by Ferdinand Tessier a machinery manufacturer from Vichy France. They were lovers and quarrelled over jealousy. Tessier struck with a hatchet then stabbed her, and the attendants arrived to find him dead by his own hand.
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Berlin
Metropole Theatre
Fraulein Frieda Boelke
Cologne
Ferdinand Tessier
Vichy
France
Chamber of Deputies
Tessier
Russian fleet near Corea threatens Seoul march
A strong Russian squadron of eight warships arrived off Chemulpo Corea to oppose Yoogampho port opening. The Russians threaten to land 3,000 men and march on Seoul if Corea ignores warnings. Tokyo reports say the fleet's arrival is apprehensive but unconfirmed by foreign offices. Berlin notes Russo-Japanese talks show possible settlement, officials hopeful.
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Tokio
Chem Gplo
Yoogampho
Seoul
London
Chemulpo
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Oftce
Far East
Thompson Elected President of State Fair Group
Hutchinson Kansas Dec 9 Central Kansas Fair association held its annual meeting and elected L S Thompson as president with A S Spensler named secretary The capital stock rose to 600 shares and a 106 percent stock dividend was declared Also reported is the death by suicide of Russell J McWilliams at the University of Michigan Sigma Alpha Epsilon house in Ann Arbor Morose behavior preceded the act and he had entered the university at age 15 The McWilliams family are prominent Kansas City merchants and the incident is attributed to over study
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Russell J. McWilliams
Kansas City
University of Michigan
Sigma Alpha Epsilon House
Young McWillams
Harry McWilliams
McWilliams
Apa
Grand Jury Begins Investigation in Kansas City Kansas
The Kansas City Kansas grand jury opened today under Judge E L Fischer who issued stern instructions against bribes and corruption. The probe will cover the prohibitory law and malfeasance in office with Attorney General Coleman overseeing the case in court.
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Kan
Dee
E. L. Fischer
District Court
Fischer
Coleman
Kansas
Strong remarks cheer the closed shop backlash
Chicago speech at the Illinois Manufacturers association banquet condemns the closed shop as un-American and a death blow to individualism. Ottawa Kansas court action seeks reinstatement of Fred W Brinkerhof after suspension for insubordination at Ottawa high school. Kentucky university former president Prof H I Welte dies at age 82 in Lexington.
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W. B. Brinton
Peruvione Company
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Bec
Ottawa Board of Education
Fred W. Brinkerhof
Ottawa
Brinkerhof
Lexintgon, Ky
H. I. Welte
Kentucky University
South
Carnegie Guests at White House Luncheon
Telegraph brief reports Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie dined with President Roosevelt yesterday. Also notes a 51 year old black man Solomon struck and killed by a car in Santa Fe yards Winfield. Pope celebrated mass in private chapel for Immaculate Conception. Mayor Grace of New York improving. Panama recognized as independent by Sweden and Norway. McClellan appoints John J Kelaney as NY corporation counsel. Swift & Co to raise capital to buy markets and refrigerators. Spanish cabinet plans electoral reform making voting compulsory. Edward Tanner loses left hand digits shredding corn. Clayton Fowler and three children die in Clarkeesburg house fire. one 16 year old escapes. New Rock Island line passenger train to Salina to Chickasha starts Dec 20 replacing Salina–Herington. Christopher Redman killed by freight train near Wichita. Sherman Elliot improving after appendectomy.
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Roosevelt
King’' Solomon
Santa Fe
Winfield
Grace
New York
United States
Thomas
Stockholm
Sweden
State Department
Norway
Republic of Panama
McClellan
John J. Kelaney
Swift & Co
New England
Edward Tanner
Camden
Clarkesburg
N. J
Clayton Fowler
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
Salina
Chickasha
I. II
Herington
Christopher Hedman
Wichita
Kan
Redman
State Senator Elliott Lowe Linked to Bribery Claim
In Omaha on December 9 the federal grand jury continued evidence in postoffice bribery cases. J. C. Billings testified he offered State Senator Elliott Lowe 3500 for a reappointment, which Lowe accepted. Mitchell was later appointed, and Billings said Lowe agreed to return 500, noting Mitchell had given 1000 for the post.
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Omah
Billings
Alma
Elliott Lowe
Lowe
J. C. Mitchell
Biliog
Mitchell
Strain Evident Among Riders in Six Day Race
New York report notes heavy strain among riders at daylight. D. Barclay rode for hours despite a broken left rib and many bruises from a late night fall, unable to reach food from his trainer while still in progress.
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Dec
D. Barclay
Barclay
Waiting for Word From Reyes Mission Before Acting
A Paris dispatch notes a French steamer Versaill es arriving from Savanilla reporting 1100 Colombian troops from Cartagera near the Atrato river mouth to open a route into the Darien mountains toward Panama. Other forces from Cauca converge on Panama while Colombia awaits General Keyes mission results in Washington. Merran says landing near the Atrato would conflict with Reyes reports.
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Venezuela
Versailles
Savanilla
Cartagera
Atrato River
Gulf of Darien
Darien
Panama
Department of Cauca
Colombia
Keyes
Washington
Colom‘bian
Merran
Cartegenia
Atrota River
Jane Reyes
May Build Line Opens Frisco Rights Fight in South
New York reports a renewed plan by the St Louis and San Francisco to build an independent line to New Orleans after renewed options on a right of way. Negotiations for using the Iron Mountain between Memphis and Baton Rouge continued for about a year. Frisco officials would not agree to abstain from seeking local traffic between the two points, causing the split in negotiations.
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New York
San Francisco
Iron Mountain
New Orleans
Memphis
Baton Rouge
Frisco
Postmasters Named in Indian Territory and Kansas
Listings show Frederick W. Notawa in Indian Territory and Henry W. Conrend with Harry C. Achenbach at Clay Center. London notes Chamberlain's Gseat proposals. a postal ruling classifies cremated remains as merchandise at 1 cent per four ounces.
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Washington
Indian Territory
Frederick W.tater
Nowata
Kansas
Henry W. Conrend
Harry C. Achenbach
Clay Center
Postortica Department
New York
San Francisco
Washington Post Ofice
University Dramatic Club Audits Books and Plans Expansion
The University Dramatic Club executive board audited its accounts and discussed establishing a permanent club supervised by a three-member faculty board chosen by the club. Also, KU hosts an open football reception tonight at 4:30 in the Physics building. Professor Carruth postponed his Munich School lecture to Friday. Seniors plan a Wednesday night Pythian hall spread and dance, while juniors discuss the upcoming Prom.
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University Dramatic Club
Carruth
Gabriel Max
Munich School of Painting
Inch of Snow Refreshes City Morning Weather
An inch of dry, light snow fell between midnight and daylight and was easily swept from sidewalks. Small flurries followed before rain replaced it. A brisk northerly wind arose later, signaling more winterlike conditions. The day remained cloudy and unpromising.
Kansas Board Honors Coach Weeks For 1903 Football Season
The athletic board of the University of Kansas expresses appreciation to Coach IT S Weeks for his work as football coach in the 1903 season and extends best wishes and confidence in him as coach for the future.
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Weeks
Athletic Board
University of Kansas
IT. S. Weeks
Leod
Another Art Display In Lawrence By Howlands And Stevenson
Howlands and Stevenson rent the south room of the Jackson building in Lawrence for several days to show a large line of pictures both framed and unframed. The display aims to help Christmas buyers select earlier before the rush.
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Lawrence
Howlands & Stevenson
Jackson Building
Associated Charities Meeting and Local Notices
The Associated Charities held its regular meeting with good attendance but little content due to Prof. Smith’s absence. A Lawrence tobacco dealer received a revenue letter confirming tobacco sales must be in original packages. Acacia lodge will hold a masters degree work session on December 10. Raymond’s Christmas windows impress yet are limited by space. County boards set January 5 for bids on the Kaw river bridge at Eudora. Unitarian fair program promises music and a lively close.
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Associated Charities
Smith
Lawrences Tobacco
Internal Revenue Officers
Leavenworth
Boards of County Commissioners
Douglas
Kaw River
Eudora
Teller's Speech Continued on Cuban Reciprocity Debate
Washington notes recount Teller's continuation of yesterday's remarks on General Wood's Cuban administration. He cites official records claiming Cuba paid over 35,000 to influence press support for reciprocity with the United States, and points to media use in backing the policy.
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I. Aftara
Penrose
Pustoiiica Department
Callom
Senate
Teller
Wood
Cuba
United States
Woods
Kansas City Agent Commits Suicide Over Despondency
Kansas City December 9 Charles Hamann aged 40 a local agent for Pillsbury Milling company of Minneapolis killed himself here today. He was despondent a firm member arrived to check Hamann’s books says his accounts are straight.
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Kansas City
Chas, Haman
Pillsbury Milling Company
Minneapolis
Hama
Absent Ex-Mayor Crawford Returns Home After Five Years
Wamego reports that ex mayor and noted horse dealer W J Crawford, missing for five years, has returned from the west. The item notes Mr and Mrs Harry Hayes were seen in Black Jack purchasing household furnishings for their new name.
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Wamego
W. J. Crawford
Harry Hayes
Black Jack
Payne reports resolution on reference of president’s message
In Washington Del 9 Payne chairman of the ways and means committee reported in the house today a resolution providing for the reference of the president’s message to a committee and the house went into the committee of the whole for the consideration. Mrs Harry Pardee of Kansas City is the guest of Mr Harry Lander.
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Del
Payne
Ways and Means Committee
House
Mrs
Harry Pardee
Kansas City
Harry Lander
Markets by Wire Live Stock and Grains Report
Kansas City and Chicago market wire details cattle hogs and calves with prices for native steers cows and heifers stockers and feeders bulls and porkers. Wheat corn oats rye hay butter eggs and fats are listed with bid offers and receipts for Dec and May contracts.
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Chicago
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