Banking bankruptcy petition follows bank closure
Eight depositors of the People's Savings Bank file against surviving partner Rev. E. L. Kelly asking the bank be declared bankrupt after a committee reports insolvency at death of bank president Dr. George N. Simmons. Also notes on events in Portsmouth and Mulhall Oklahoma with brief items on a battleship launch, local commerce, and police movements.
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Parola
People's Savings Bank
George N. Simmons
L. Kelly
Boans
Tts Dleaing
Punitive Expedition Leaves Port for Richmond District
A punitive expedition sailed from Pietermaritzburg today to quell unrest in the Richmond district sparked by natives refusing poll tax payments. The dispatch notes rising tensions and the government’s forceful response.
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Piet
Scott Opens Town Visit With Noon Arrival and Evening Meeting
Congressman Scott arrives at noon and is hailed by friends at the Kid-Hage gathering this afternoon. He is described as very busy, with the evening meeting billed as a great event not to be missed. The piece also mentions bowling scores from Merchant's Alley, local ad copy for meat delivery, and Valentine candy sales at Wiedmano's and Wolf's.
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Congressman Scott
Kid- Hage
Scott
Ben
Valentines University Bond Case Nears Ruling
Arguments on the Colveraity bond case unfold today with Judge Parker and Judge Neviton presiding. County officials and Attorney General Colaman represent the state as the matter may go under advisement while a decision is delayed.
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Parker
Neviton
Colaman
Governor Declines Lawson Offer on Insurance Committee
Feb 10 report says Governor Cuming has practically declined Thomas W. Lawson's offer to join the insurance committee. A note mentions a chocolate dipped wood apartment at Wiedmann's.
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Des Moines
Cuming
Thomas W. Lawson
Insurance Committee
Wiedsmann's
Real Estate Transfers and Lot Details in Lawrence
Real estate transfers listed include Patlace and wife Lawrence conveying to I H Drake on sections 24 12 19 and 10 12 20 with a total consideration of 760. Ernest L May and Lawrence transfer to Zachariah May with lots 42 3 49 45 49 60 61 52 63 in Frazier subdivision addition 4 North Lawrence.
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NK. Patlace
Lawrence
Ernest
May
Zachariah May
Lorm
Frazier
North Lawrence
Considera
Millionaire horseman accused in Lou Dillon drugging case
New York February 10. A high profile turf scandal unfolds as E. E. Swath Jere a millionaire horseman stands accused of knowing Lou Dillon was drugged at a Memphis race in October. Smathers driving Major Delmar defeated Lou Dillon. a $900 gold cup seized from Smathers suite by a deputy sheriff. Smathers denies knowledge of any crookedness.
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New York
E. E. Swath- Jere
Lou Dillon
C. K.G. Billings
Memphis
Smathers
Major Delmar
Lou Dillion
Smothers
Smathara
Wounded Officer Improves After Officer Shot In Russia
Report from Admiral Coukoln’s surgeon states his wounds are not dangerous after a woman shot him in his Sebastopol office. Rear Admiral Grigorovitch takes command of the Black Sea fleet following Chowkanl’s departure.
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St. Petersburg
Rusia
Admiralty
Vics
Coukoln
Sebastopol
Grigorovitch
Black Sea
Chowkanl
Cedar Rapids Woman Found Guilty of Manslaughter
A Cedar Rapids woman charged with murdering Des Moines constable Peter Martino is found guilty of manslaughter. The defense argued the altercation occurred as she protected her home from an intruder and presented evidence claiming the intruder was warned.
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Des Moines
Sre. Eckles
Cedar Rapids
Peter Martino
Spanish Count Arrested for Theft in New York
New York on Feb 10 Heon De Penslers reputed Spanish count and city salesman for a typewriter firm was arrested on a theft warrant. St Louis report notes Henri De Penalsza divorced from Rene Foss of St Louis two years ago. she and two children are with her mother. An ad for Olmstead's Cold Cure at 25 cents appears.
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New York
Heon de Penslers
St. Louis
Henri de Penalsza
Rene Foss
Paris
Murder Trial Opens in Emmet Perdue Case in Richmond
In Richmond on February 10 the murder trial of Mrs. Emmet Perdue began before Judge J W Alexander. Prosecution, led by Col John Cross, indicated the state may motion to dismiss the murder charge against Fantibal Tanner and use him as a witness against his sister. Tanner remained in court though the defense protested. Daloty Lady Fingers and cocoa at the Eastern Star Bakery.
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Richmond
Emmet Perdue
J. W. Alexander
Col
John Cross
Tanner
Perdue
Supreme Court rules Osage county lacked power in Odd Fellows case
In Topeka on February 10, the supreme court reversed Osage county court actions in the Deboissiere estate dispute. James A. Troutman and Robert Stone who secured confessions faced a setback as the court ruled the district court had no authority to strike an amended petition filed by the Odd Fellows. Gas globes advertised at Raymond's drug store with domestic and imported varieties. Fresh waffles highlighted at Wiedewann's.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
James A. Troutman
Robert Stone
Deboissiere
Odd Fellons
Osage County District Court
Odd Fellows
Tourtman
Merchant Hoadley to Move Wil I Wheatley Store Stock
Hoadley plans to relocate Wil I Wheatley from 33 Massachusetts Street to the large double storefront just south of the People’s Bank. The current room occupied by Mr Hosding is too small to display his fine stock or handle his large trade. The move is set for about March 15, with Mr Beadley promising a record sale of sil goods in his store before then.
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Wil I. Wweatley
Queenswara
Massachusetta Street
People’s Bank
Hosding
Beadley
Skaters Enjoy Smooth Ice On River After Freeze
About 30 people skated last night on the river and likely twice that many today as the ice remains smooth with little wind. Moonlight reflects off the surface making it bright. Cold air holes present minor risk but no serious danger. several skaters briefly fell into holes but escaped.
Religious notices fill city churches this Sunday
Multiple denominations announce sermons morning and evening at First Methodist Episcopalian First Baptist Christian Science Luther League and others with Sunday school Epworth Leagues and youth services. Salvation Army siege begins Sunday with 10 30 gun and 3 pm meetings along with weekday activities.
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Burma
Epworth
First Baptist Church
W. B. Hutchinson
Frank Zwick
United States
Salvation Army
Cours
Young & Big Sree
Tlaim
Isoam
Christian Endeavor
All
C. L. Billran
Plymouth Congregational Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Jas
Nat
Arold
E. Miler
Payne
Trinity Church Corner
Berkley
Vermont
Rescue Efforts Hampered by Damp at Parrall Mine
In Hinton West Virginia rescuers deal with damp conditions at the Parrall mine where an explosion left thirty or more men killed or entombed. As of this morning no additional bodies were recovered and about fifteen men are believed still trapped in the mine.
Supreme Court bars racial school segregation in cities
In Topeka the Supreme Court ruled that absent a state statute granting power, second class city boards of education cannot separate negro children from whites in public schools. The Coffeyville case involved Bud Cartwright demanding his daughter Eva be admitted to the same room as white children despite a separate room for blacks. The mandamus aimed to force admission was rejected.
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Topeks
Supreme Court
Board of Education
Coffeyville
Bud Cartwright
Eva
Mandamus
Supreme ‘Court
Cartwright
Representative Lergworth Recovers From Tonsillitis
Represen atiya Nicsholan Lergworth suffering a bout of tonsillitis and confined at home is reported to be much better but will remain alert for several days. The Elkminstrels at Kowermock's opera house feature the prettiest show in town on Monday and Tuesday February 12 and 13.
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Elke Minstrels
Bowersack Opera House
Dan Gannon
Cleveland
Onia
Pi Meta Phi
Gertrude Roughton
GC. E
the Baptist
Hach
Vigla Garrett
Tennessee Street
Washington
Nicsholan Lergworth
Sou
Elkminstrels
Kowermock’s
Opera House
Joplin Case Details Highlight Post Office Site Conspiracy
In Missouri and Arkansas, Charles L. Hianton’s case outlines a defense alleging Veer received money from Vernon. Testimony links Senator Burten and Blanton to the dispute over post office sites. Vernon reportedly got 2700 dollars for services. Witness McAnulty says Burton and Blanton were seen driving together. defense disputes these claims.
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Joplin
Charles L. Hianton
Missouri
Arkansas
James Whitecotton
Hianton
Jhok Vernon
Joseph Buuron
Kausan
Blanton
Nevada
Burten
McAnulty
Burton
Finaly
Vernon
Jack the Stabber Arrested After Week of Attacks
John Brady, 22, a former waiter, was arrested on suspicion of being Jack the Stabber who attacked and stabbed several women on city streets over the past three weeks. He reportedly confessed after being identified by witnesses. The motive remains unclear as no statement was given. The item also notes a consular resignation and a local shop ad for baked goods.
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Ab. Ol
John Brady
Balug Tha
Jack the Stabbver
Brady
Jack the Stabber
Fina 18 ranch offered for trade in Kansas
West central Kansas ranch to exchange for Douglas county farm. Own house barn and sheds. Wall watered and fenced. 180 acres in cultivation, 500 acres alfalfa land, capable of grazing 300 cattle, 250 high grade cattle. Price 012,50 per acre. J. M. Neville, 700 Maga St. Home telephone 609.
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Kansas
Douglas County
Hadley Wins In Dowagte v Lochner Case In NY
Attorney General Dudley sent a certified copy of the U S circuit court of appeals decision to Judge Gildersleeve in New York City. The ruling favors Hadley’s contention in the Standard case. The message notes the decision is pending before the judge and asks if the Elks meeting is attended.
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St. Louis
Dudley
Gildersleeve
Supreme Court of New York
Jones and Hosford Open Investment and Real Estate Office
A fragment notes Jones and Hosford opening an investment and real estate office in Lawrence. It promises better prices on securities than Kansas City and urges readers to visit the Merchant's Bank building to see proofs of their claims and to do business.
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Jones and Slasford
Altice
Lawrence
Jesse
Kansas City
Merchant’s Bank
Joneses and Hosford
jJnyeytment Braker
Wellington attorney Cleared in disbarment case
The Kansas Supreme Court refused to sustain charges against C. B. Elliott of Wellington in disbarment proceedings led by former partner Cleo D. Burnette. Elliott is cleared. the ruling ends a lengthy battle. Clean market advert mentions Heas market and meat cleanliness.
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Topeka
Supreme Court
C. BE. Elliott
Wellington
Elliott
Cleo
D. Burnette
Mrs Taggart In Europe As Custody Case Proceeds
Judge Smyser confirms Mrs Grace Taggart and her sons are in Europe. Custody hearing for the boy Will remains set in the circuit court next week, with attorneys noting the ongoing proceedings despite the family’s location.
Molar Barber College Opens New Kansas City School
The famed Molar System of Barber Colleges opens a Kansas City branch promising modern facilities. Limited enrollments and guaranteed opportunities for earners with tools hoard diplomas and positions provided. Write today for admission and top wages.
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Barber Colleges
Touttees
Kansas City
Molar
Barber College
Sth
Delaware Streest
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