Campbell in Game. House considers inquiry into fraud order
Washington February 1 Representative Campbell of Kansas offers a resolution in the house proposing a congressional investigation into the legality of the fraud order issued by the Post Office department against the People's United States Bank of St. Louis. The bank run by E G Lewis was deemed to be conducting fraudulent business and the order followed inspectors' recommendations.
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Washington
Fostofica Department
People's United States Bank of St. Louis
Reprejsentative
Campbell
Kansas
E. G. Lewis
Anti American agitation spreads in Shianguai China
Foreigners face street insults as anti foreign movement grows with cries of drive the foreign devils out. Consols from other nations fear the impact on business ties and scramble to halt the rising sentiment. Also mentions popular items Baby Ribbon and Little Duke available at city dealers.
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China
America
W. T. Williamson
the Eigar
Duke
State primary plan deemed not feasible due to cost
Practical politicians say a state primary by law cannot be adopted under present rules. Estimated expense reaches 100000 dollars, needing large contributions from candidates, many of whom are poor. Until a universal primary law with public funding is enacted, they call the plan ridiculous.
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Topeka
Fels
Endowment Drive Announced at Washburn College Anniversary
During the exercises marking Washburn college forty first anniversary, President Norman Flas announced over 10,000,000 has been subscribed to the endowment fund of 100,000 in eight months. Donor names were not released.
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Topeka
Washburn College
Norman Flas
Grimes Sues Topeka Official Over Promissory Note
Frank E. Grimes former state treasurer sues Roy Richie in district court to collect a promissory note for 1,7. Richie, chief clerk in the treasurer’s office during Grimes tenure, was served while passing through Topeka on a westbound train en route home to New Mexico. He had been in Kansas City and did not stop in Topeka.
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Topeka
Frank E. Grimes
Roy Richie
Ritchia
Grimes
T. T. Kally
Richie
Kansas City
New Brazico
Much Concern Felt Over the Con Berlin Feb 7
Government circles show optimism on the Algeciras conference but indications suggest concern over the outcome. The press argues that failure to reach an agreement would not threaten war with Germany and contends Frente would not go to war over Morocco. Free lessons in Hedebo and shadow embroidery offered in February at Mrs Connelly 903 Mass 51. Advertisements urge quick meat orders by calling number 12 for prompt service. W H Johns 16 West Warren Racine stocking seat at Mrs Frentisa Home stera.
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Berlin
Algeciras
Germany
Frente
Morocco
W.H. Johns
West Warren Street
Hearings allege polygamy rising in New Mexico
Senate privileges and elections committee heard Prof Walter N Wolfe describe continued polygamy in southern Utah and New Mexico. He said polygamous cohabitation has increased since Utah statehood, cited endowment house oaths, and described plural marriages among Brigham Young Academy affiliates and the influence of church leaders.
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Washington
Reed Smoot
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Walter N. Wolfe
Brigam Young College
Logan
Utah
Benjamin Cluff
Florence Reynolds
Wolfe
New Mexico
John Henry Smith
John Wilson
Church
Templa
Brigham Young Academy
Cluff
Jeans
Owen Jorgenson
Trother
Okey
Wolfe Wesald
Jaurez
Mexico
George (). Cannon
Devlin receivers sue to reclaim late founder assets
Topeka Feb 7 J E Hurley Walter Leland and Walter Reeves trustees of the late C J Devlin sue United States district court to compel J S Badley receiver of First National Bank to return property turned over by Devlin before death A similar suit asks Central National Bank to return property deeded to it to secure Devlin paper Also notices on fashion and miners hints appear in the margin entries
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Topeka
J. E Hurley
Walter Leland
Walter Reeves
C.J. Devlin
United States District Court
J. ‘St. Badley
First National Bank
Devlin
Central National Bank
Amateur sport figure Goble famed in local cycling circles
Sergeant Bert A. Goble of Company E, 19th Regiment United States Infantry, died in action at Fort Leavenworth yesterday. He was well known in amateur sports here and long held the local bicycle long-distance championship at Haughton’s Post Cards in various events.
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Phtttsurg
Bert A. Goble
Lth
Rigiment
United States Infantry
Fort Leavenworth
Aateur
Taigny Arrives in Washington After Voyage From Ciracas
Former French Charge d Affaires Oliver Taigny landed in Washington from Ciracas reporting no passports received. Police prevented re landing at La Gauyra amid confusion. He promotes Olmstad's Cold Cure priced at 25 cents.
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New York
Oliver Taigny
D ‘Alfaira
Ciracas
Washington
Iscauge
la Gauyra
Tha Entintes
Band Stacd Bail Under the Auspices of Buchs
Thursday evening February event organized by 196 Fraternal at Ald hall to raise funds. Tickets available, benefit bar and land fund noted. Rubber bathing caps for sale at Dick Brothers. Score cards in town at Wolf’s Book Store.
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Buch‘s
Buch's
Ald Hall
Dick Brothers
Ventast
Wolf's Boos
Pat Crowe on Trial in Omaha Robbery Case
Omaha February 7 Pat Crowe stands trial for robbing E A Cudahy of 25000 connected to the kidnapping of Cudahy’s son. The proceedings began today as jurors are sought and several days are expected to select a jury.
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Omaha
Neb
Pat Crowe
E. A. Cudahy
Journal readers urged to study full issue for council items
A reader complains the Journal hides council proceedings inside pages. The editor defends layout expansion as the only way to fit more type. Readers urged to call 314 for salmon orders and note references to a French consulate in Paris. A French performer and an automobile incident are also noted.
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Fred Bartz
Patterson Speaks Against Caucus Dictation in Senate
Patterson of Colorado urged opposition to caucus dictated treaties in a Senate debate on a resolution. Gustafson received a further batch of dollar safety razors. In Libson a performer’s car crash injured the artist and spectators fainted as chaos rose at the Circle of Death show. Fresh salmon and halibut advertised by F. Bartz. Two Naval Cadets Dismissed from Annapolis for hazing.
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Washington
Senate
Patterson
Colorado
Gustafson
Mrs S H Andrews Sinking After Burns
Mrs S H Andrews widow of the late Capt H Andrews remains gravely ill after severe burns from patura gas last Friday. Doctors warned at noon that recovery seemed unlikely as her condition worsened by 2 o clock and suffering intensified, with no hope for surviving the night.
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Mattis Andrews
Social and personal notes from local brief items
B. B. Peaia left last night for a short stay in the Indian Territory. Miss Essie White of Eudora visits town today. Miss Carrie Dorward to entertain new 590 club Friday evening. Miss Clara Saith of Kansas City is guest of Mrs W. A. Hinsley. G. L. Knight went to Chicago on business last night. W. D. Yates of Haskell went to Leavenworth last night.
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B. B. Peaia
Indian Territory
Essie White
Eudora
Carrie Dorward
New 590 Club
Clara Saith
Kansas City
W. A. Hinsley
G. L. Knight
Chicago
W. D. Yates
Haskell
Leavenworth
Adulterated Products Found in Lawrence Markets
January Kansas health bulletin lists analyzed foods from Lawrence markets. Findings include Primmer vanilla extract pure yet, Primrose banana flavoring artificial, Club House blackberry preserves pure fruit, Silver Leaf tomato catsup with preservatives, Orchard Orchard fruit syrup with coal tar, maple syrup adulterated, white vinegar adulterated, oysters with borax varies by source, Vienna sausage and bologna with borax, several baking powders contain alum, overall evidence of adulterated or preservative-laden foods in local shops. Kansas laws require boards to publish and publicize impure items and manufacturers.
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Kansas State Board of Health
Lawrence
Kansas
Protk HS «Hailey Chem'st
State Board of Health
Parkhurst Davis Manufacturing Co
Topeka
Franklin McVeigh Co
Chicago
Otto Kuhne Co
Strawberry “Orchard
Reining Co
Kansas City
Canada
W. H. McGee
Baltimore
Condoo
Itex Ray
Rumford
Layton
Tha F
Board of Health
Asictsl
Secretly Married Hopkin Years in St Louis Affair
James B. Hopkins, son of Diamond Match vice president James Hopkins, and Misa I. B. Kelly secretly wed in Clayton by Justice Clayton on Monday last. The notice ends with an odd closing line about meat markets and cleanliness, mentioning Hess market and a statement that both popes 14.
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St. Louis
James B. Hopkins
James Hopkins
The
Diamond Match Company
Misa I. B. Kelly
Clayton
Justice Clayton
Trial Uninteresting Ching Incidental Bargain Listing
Fragmentary text notes a trial today with mention of bargaining on watches and fine repairing. G Wilmann at 717 Masa is listed for service. Gustafson seeks to collect details on jet repairs.
Found dispatch from Moline on custody case and trial notes
IS IT FOUND A report from Moline says Mrs Thompson denies knowledge of a dispatch about a baby custody dispute. The tale centers on Mrs Bleakley seeking possession, and Mrs Barclay as the child's mother though unaware of the baby’s location. Topeka reports a jury verdict against Chas McGregor for keeping a nuisance. Lawrence Transfer Company ad and local notices close the item.
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Kansan
James Barclay
Barclay
Infants Sacrificed by Soothing Syrups and Impure Milk
Washington report quotes Dr. H. W. Wiley claiming over a million infants died from soothing syrups and impure milk, with more than twice that number killed by unsafe foods. He warns daily foods may be harmful and expresses fear at dining table exposure. Adds unrelated classified ads for payments and goods at 907 Mass St.
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Washington
H. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Embezzlement Charge Ties to Cleveland Brokerage Firm
Lawrence E. Cummings, once a bookkeeper for P. R. B. Fahey and Co. stock and grain brokers in Cleveland, has been jailed on embezzlement charges. The theft is said to have largely caused the firm’s collapse. Also notes that Wolf displays valentines described as beauties and asks if you have seen them.
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Cleveland, O
Fab
Lawrence E. Cummings
P. RB
Fahey and Co
Wolf
Letts Receives Five-Year Sentence for Santa Fe Theft
Kansas City report states Fabi M M Letts, agent for the Santa Fe at Princeton Kansas, pleaded guilty to stealing several thousand dollars in tickets and set fire to the depot to cover the robbery. He was sentenced to five years in the penitentiary. He had previously been involved in a sensational escape and was rearrested a month ago at Pacama. Home made chill at Mrs Williams bakery.
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Kansas City
Fabi M M Letts
Santa Fe
Princeton
Kans
Wade & Sensations
Pacama
Tailoring and Cleaners Offer Spring and Summer Samples
Fine tailoring for men suits and shirts and ladies skirts coats made to order. Visit spring and summer samples. Free dry cleaning and pressing, goods called for and delivered. A Hinton 75 Main Ave Bell 657 red.
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Hinton
Bell
Big Suffrage Meeting in Baltimore Convention Opens
Baltimore Feb 7 The annual convention of the Woman Suffrage Association began today with a highly attended session. Nearly all prominent suffrage leaders were present marking a major gathering in the national movement.
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Baltimore
Last Day of Debate on Railroad Rate Bill in House
In Washington on February 7 the House entered the final day of debate on the railroad rate bill. Speakers included Bourke Cochran Mano Illinois Williams Mississippi and Hepburn. Cochran argued the bill. He asserted railroad history shows favoritism fraud and corruption amid wealth influence and state administrations.
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Washington
House
Bourke Cochran
Mano
Illinois
Williams
Mississippi
Hepburn
Cochran
B. B. Rogers
You Want a Ranch Exchange Offer in Kansas
Prospect seeks to trade an 1800 acre ranch in west central Kansas for a Douglas County farm. Good house hire sheds well watered and fenced. 180 acres cultivated 600 acres alfalfa land can support 300 cattle with 250 high grade cattle on ranch. Asking market price if sold at 12.50 per acre.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Horses Wanted for Farm Stock and Ponies
Auction note from A. W. Lamb offering to pay top prices for horses, plugs, mares and ponies of all ages. Contact at barn or via postal card. Address 624 Maas St Bell phone 290.
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Farland
A. W. Lamb
Bell
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Daugher
Anaconda, Mont
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Ottawa
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Milas Mitchel
Haskell Institute
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Insama University
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Colittle Jets
Moline
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Chas McGregor
T.f.garver
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Mass St
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Watkins Wational
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Parsons Ran
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Riggs
Minot
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Wigg
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Winder
Henderson
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East
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