Dolley Ruling Rocks Prohibition Debates in Topeka
In Topeka the controversy over Speaker Dolley and a constitutional majority to pass measures continues. Critics say the Bank Guaranty bill and temperance legislation spark sharp opposition, while the temperance bill advances, stirring fears of a strong reaction. Harry Kemp lecture tickets go on sale at local stores and the Y M C A building.
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Dolley
Emm
Dalley Fins
Dalley
Clath
Hervie
Topeka
Senate
House
Carey
Fry
Judiciary Committee
Kansas
Harry Kemp
Y. MC. A
Dick Bros. Rowlands
WV Legislature exonerates prison officials in graft inquiry
Wheeling Feb. 20. The West Virginia legislative committee investigating the penitentiary has made public its report exonerating the officials from graft charges amid a dessert menu listing vanilla chocolate strawberry and banana ice cream.
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Wheeling
W. Va
West Virginia Legislative Committee
Wiedemann
Flood of bad money floods New York transit and commerce
New York reports a flood of counterfeit quarters and dimes circulating freely in the city. Secret service has seized many coins but cannot trace the supply, with Brooklyn suspected as the mint source. Restaurants theaters and ticket sellers have been victimized, with at least ten dollars offered in bad coins in one evening. Low quality coins pass inspection, but their leaden feel and irregular shapes reveal their counterfeit nature.
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New York
Secret Service
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Elevated
Investigation of Steel Trust Absorption Report
Senator Kittredge prepared a report on the Tennessee Coal and Iron absorption by United States Steel. The finding states the merger is a restraint of trade and that President Roosevelt had no lawful authority to sanction the deal. The Sub-committee will consider it, potentially guiding anti trust action under the Sherman act.
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Steel Trust
Washington
Kittredge
Tennessee Coal & Iron Company
United States Steel Corporation
Roosevelt
Committee On Judiciary
Department of Justice
Steel Corporation
Bryan Again Signals Presidential Run Ambition
Denver February 20 William J Bryan declared he is not an announced candidate but would accept if his party demanded a fourth race. He said he would stand on his principles and ideas even if obliged to enter the race again, noting his long standing candidacy status.
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Bryan
Denver
Col
William J. Bryan
City Election Registration Totals and Ward Breakdown
Registration for the city election closed at ten o'clock last night with 4 116 voters registered. About a quarter are women, the Second Ward has the heaviest registration, the Sixth the lightest, and the spring contest centers on mayor and city treasurer posts. A separate note reports the Nebraska Supreme Court reversing the state case against the Omaha Coal Exchange for conspiracy, citing prejudicial instructions.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska Supreme Court Today
Omaha Coal Exchange
Samuel E. Howell
Pension Bill Passes Senate Amid Political Tension
The Senate approved the pension appropriation bill supporting nationwide agency work, with Kansans expected to scrutinize House concessions in conference. A separate Browntail Moth bill advanced, while other items covered a University of Devadia fundraiser breakfast, and the Cooper-Sharp murder trial drew a large Nashville crowd as witness testimony began.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Topeka
Burkett
Nebraska
Iverman
North Carolina
Nashville
Cooper-Sharp
Colonel Cooper
Missouri
Robin Cooper
Sigma Chi Fraternity Party Draws Out-of-Town Alumni
Alumni from many towns attended the Sigma Chi annual party at Fraternal Aid Hall. Guests arrived to a fern and palm backdrop with the fraternity pin in electric blue and gold. Dances were led by George Ablborn and Ruby Philips, with Newhouse's orchestra providing music and a three-course supper served. Several out-of-town guests listed special guests and a long roster of attendees followed.
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Sigma Chi
Frank Parker
Lucy Wright
Murphy Kissem
Katherine Curry
George Russell
Eva Uetwiler
Will Linton
Veria Rowe
Arthur Gray
Edith Earl
John Carlson
Helen Jones
Newhouse
Will Lumley
Marald Sternberg
Harry Dockhum
Miss Norris
Seldon Best
Paul Wall
Wichita
Clarence Atkinson
Maud Morrison
Ralph Morrison
C. N. Parker
F'red Michaels
Frank Hinckleton
Gladys Looger
Mildred James
Alice Dancan
Kansas City
Floyd Tilford
Olathe
van Bureb
Junction City
Glen Bramwell
Bellville
Josephine Riddle
Lola
Jessie Fitzpatrick
Elizabeth
Sherman
Salina
Dan Servey
Leaver
George Hansen
St. Louis
Dudley Doolittle
Cottonwood Falls
Julason Strickler
Cherryvale
Lynn Bloom
Jennie Moneypenny
Gladys West
Topeka
Albert Worley
Charles Justina
Hardy
Lincoln
Neb
Bank Robber Arrested in Keensburg Va
William Gallagher, wanted for murder and bank robbery in Truro Nova Scotia, was arrested in Keensburg Virginia. He allegedly entered a Truro bank on a specific date, shot the cashier, and escaped with $25,000, while denying only the right to his name and insurance.
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Pinsburg
William Gallagher
Truro
N.S
Keensburg
Gallagher
Papa
Sunday Worker Arrested in Uniontown Case
Uniontown reports John G. Ward an official of the Sabbath Observance Association found guilty of Sunday work and fined. In St Petersburg today the remains of Grand Duke Vladimir were conveyed to the fortress of St Peter and St. Paul with the emperor and grand dukes following on foot.
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Uniontown
John G. Ward
Sabbath Observance Association
Ward
St. Petersburg
Vladimir
St Peter and St. Paul
Mardi Gras Speed Carnival Opens In New Orleans
The Mardi Gras speed carnival opened at the fair grounds under the New Orleans Automobile Club drawing thousands of spectators. Advertisements mention Liquid Smoke at Raymond's Drug Store and fruit salad days at Wiedemann's while a remark compares a man’s button hole flair to a woman's attire.
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Raymond's Drug Store
New Orleans
Night Rider Case Heads for Wichita Federal Court
The March term of the United States court in Wichita will hear the night riding case from Stevens County. Assistant District Attorney J. Woest said the eight men charged with night riding have ample evidence against them and are likely to be sent to the penitentiary.
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Wichita
United States Court
Stevens
Woest
Steel Price Cut Sparks Stock Market Moves
New York February 20 The United States Steel Corporation directors announced a cut in steel prices. The market opened with 12 000 shares of steel car production offerings while AMG faced a 45 percent drop from yesterday's close.
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New York
United States Steel Corporation
AMG Fis
No Cut on Rails At All
New York says steel rail prices will not be cut and wages will stay until the new steel wage law is known. Decatur reports that despite the supreme court ruling, Richard Snell will challenge the will of Thomas Savoy Civitus in Illinois. The estate is valued at about one and a half million.
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New York
Decatur
IML
Supreme Court
Thomas Savior Civitus
Richard Snell
Passed Denate Bills on County Jail and Poor Farm
Governor Stubbs intends to sign the measures approving selling county jail and poor farm assets and authorizing investigations into the textbook business. The bills cleared the Ways and Means Committee in Hegard before potential final enactment.
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Ways and
Hegard
Poem? No title yet on Mulberry burglary tale
A burglary scare rattled 0 Congress street in Newnah when a thief entered the basement area shortly before 11 tonight. Mr Newnan, Mrs Newman, and Miss Apmie John woke to noises and sought help from neighbor Rev Maze as the intruder fled. Police or further details are not provided in the readable text.
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Cales
Newnah
Congress Street
Dow
Remus
Newnan
Girl 3 Found Goes to Ottawa University
Partial OCR reads that a girl age three was found and had been attending Ottawa University. The article mentions county disposal powers, proposed sales without popular vote, and tax provisions but the fragment is incomplete and unclear on final actions or names.
PARDON BILL ADVANCES IN KENTUCKY SENATE
Senator J L Brady pushed three pardon related bills through the Kentucky senate with one touching Lawrence and Louisville while another seeks an investigation into a state test buck business. Governor Wilson weighing pardons for John Davis and Harlan Whitaker as pursuit of clemency intensifies. The ruling adds heat to ongoing penal reform debates.
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J. L. Brady
Senate
Kentucky
Lawrence
Louisville
Kent Douglas County
Quchy
Ihe Peut
Wilson
Caleb Powers
Liancellor Strong
E. E. Brown
Carruth
University
Wiedda Wit
Lawmakers debate marriage notice and other bills in Topeka
Topeka reports a Ryan of Brown County bill requiring fat pet guns to publish notice ten days before weddings advances in the house. Beizhiun introduces camllares with expenditure statements, Javlanih discusses medical-related topics, and a bill aims to improve sanitary bonds and curb dynamite use as new items appear.
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Topeka
Ryan
Brown County
Dave
Beizhiun
Javlanih
Unmanche
Pew
Scully Dead and Funeral Arrangements Noted
Fragmented notice records the death of Scully and funeral plans for James Donnelly in Chicago. It mentions Masque Club members attending, a dinner audience, and lists names including Hannah Mitchell and Grayce Waugh. Also notes rent, sale ads, and Dowager Queen Maria Pia's illness in Lisbon.
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James Donnelly
Mareh
Ohio Street
Sealy
Care Emery
Donnelly
Bird Thayer Co
Kansas City
Scully Wan
Grayce Waugh
Mary Coors
Hannah
Jessie Witter
Mitchell
Clifford Cole
Merle Plan
Scully Ly
William Breyfogle
Earl Fisher
Harold Ormsby
Isabel Thames
Willliam Hipple
Ward Cooke
Hannah Mitchell
Royal & Knave
Lisbon
Maria Pia
Carlos
Disappearance of Bliss Patti Raises Ottawa Alarm
From Ultuwa University on February 8 Bliss Grace Patti vanished startling the city. A Miss Patti, later reported to be in Denver, sent a sister letter suggesting she was well. Nevillable reason given for the disappearance remains unknown as authorities pursue leads.
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Ultuwa
University
Bliss Grace Patti
Chron
Manet
Miss Patti
Nellie Patti
Ottawa
Saz
Inaugural Parade to Feature Mammoth Washington Procession
Washington February report shows more than 31 000 people and about 22 000 military personnel will participate in the March 4 inaugural parade. Cadets from West Point and Annapolis join the military division with other spectators and marching units.
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Washington
West Point
Annapolis
Annual spire party erupts from Phi Gam house mischief
An annual Greek letters event titled spire parties drew Phi Gamma hosts and several KU fraternities to a lively gathering last night. The scene featured playful banter about pranks and feelings with friend circles from S Ri and OHL commenting on the social mix. Miss Clara Eberhart hosted about twenty guests at 1131 Rhody Island Street for games and refreshments.
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Phi Gam
K. U
Clara Eberhart
Rhody Island Street
Prisoner given thirty years for attempted robbery
Lawrence M. Jones of Kansas City was entering his home when Pel Robert Bledsoe of La attacked him to extort money. Bledsoe pleaded guilty and received a thirty year term from Judge Lutshaw, who expressed strong regret at the crime and noted the defendant’s statements about a supposed conspiracy.
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Kansas City
Pel
Robert BR. Bledsoe
Lawrence M. Jones
Mullesaire
Stu
Bam
Bledsoe
Lutshaw
Wild
Bledsee
Bledece
18 IT TO BE DICKINSON Taft Secretary of War Likely
Cincinnati Feb 20 The presence of J M Dickinson general counsel of the Michigan railway and his talks with President-elect Taft indicate a decision soon on Taft's Secretary of War. Dickinson's visit suggests either acceptance or decline of the post. Charles Nagel of St Louis also appears as a potential offer for commerce and labor portfolios.
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Taft
Cincinnati
J. M. Dickinson
Miimiscan Railway
Asho
Dickinson
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
McDowell Hall Burned at St Johns College
Fire destroyed the interior of McDowell Hall the main academy building at St Johns College Annapolis Md despite city firemen efforts. Built in 1734 of heavy English brick the structure suffered major damage and the loss of class shields stored in the college chapel dating back to 156?
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Annapolis
McDowell Hall
Academy
St. John’s College
Tre
Mmcdowell
Alfonso’s Flight Promised Not to Proceed
A fragmented report notes Alfonso declining any flight under conditions. Mentions Pau Fraser and the Wright brothers, with unclear references to Antony, Queen Victoria, and preexisting prohibitions. Readable portions hint at an aviation promise amid historical tension.
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Pau
Fraser
Alfoyse
Spain
Warght Brothers
le Wu
Anthy
Queen Victoria
Postal Savings Bank Bill Faces Senate Hurdle
Report from Washington notes the postal savings bank bill, long opposed, may yet pass the Senate amid expected amendments and appropriations. Observers say the bill could be shaped to gain acceptance, offering a potential gain for proponents and a test of Senate support.
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Postal Savings Bank
Washington
Senate
Abe Sussiun
Ditch Plan Invites Syracuse Attendance for Canal Reform
Fragmentary notice outlines invitations to a Syracuse gathering about a canal project to divert waters from the Arkansas river to relieve western river levels. The proposed ditch aims to prevent flooding at the west end while supporters push for the canal as a regional solution.
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Usas
Syracuse
Passheen
Zeesale
Feared Insanity Letter Reveals Forgiveness For His Act
A fragmented letter from a Kansas man reflects guilt and forgiveness toward his family after a tragedy. The elderly father recalls the son’s hard days and a vow to return to care for his sister. Reports note memory lapses and a lack of explicit suicide admission amid family upheaval and a missing wife. The man attended the University of Ruann during junior year, with no declared motive for the act, and the family denies ongoing disputes.
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Kansas
Bis
Brett
Ecve
University of Ruanwate Iz
Eecesien
Heh
Mr. Hunt
Eldridge
Fragmentary OCR Notice from an Old Busia Supreme Court Case
A garbled OCR fragment discusses a case in the supreme court of Busia. It mentions individuals including Der and BLP Vint, a physician, and a group identified as settlers. The text is incomplete and unclear about the case action, parties, or outcomes.
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J BP
Catite Company
Hiw
C. Ki Dinnin
Supreme Court of
Busia
Fire Traps Ten in Wanantige Ward Blaze in New York
A New York fire wrecks a Wanantige Ward building trapping ten persons. Survivors are reported dead or missing as flames and smoke overwhelm the structure. Local firefighters battled the blaze amid dense smoke, with authorities investigating the cause and scope of the incident.
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New York
York
Stoi Betire
Lewymba
Brill Lionaires
Grotter
Mrs Yerkes on Stand in Ouster Suit
Mary Yerkes, widow of the late James T. Vuelo, testified about her bid to remove executor Albert D. Yerkes. The witness described alleged pressure to split services and questioned consent, asserting she could see through misstatements and stating she did not remarry. The exchange referenced Geneva railway plans and the executor’s disputed control of the estate.
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Rim
Ta Mra
Mary Diluiiin
Yerkes
Eidew
Liames T. Vuelo
Wilites
Ainhd Telay
S. UW Y Tor
Travtinn
Gu Kalil
Geneva
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Tennenses
Cooper's
Washington, D.C
Lom
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Chas
F. Scott
Lea
Long
Reta
Sev
Clarence Murlink
University of Devadia
Aml
Robin
D. B. Cooper
John Sharpe
Cooper
Tunn
Mr. Bradford
Dam
Bradford
Davis
Carmack
Misa Lee
Eunice Manter
Alfa Miller
Alma Richardson
Gairge Washington
Martha 9
Ada Uaiderwood
Tillie Nesbit
Aln. Dunakin
M. G. Manley
Laura Cowles
Haskell
Vermont
Hazen
Agnes Husband
Margaret Darrah
Kansas Univ
Mary Sawyer
Beth Alfison
Washburn College
H.C. Allen
Maud
Evelyn Wilson
Leavenworth Trust
Camera Club
Association
J. A. Henson
Board
van Neste
Eva Alt
Irenee
T. L. Lewis
United, Mine Workers of America
Pittsburg
National Board
Omaha
John Masuredes
Alvin LeRoy Babb
Cellege
Lecompton
Speed
Wiedemann's
Raymond’s
Gov. Stubbs
Calvin Newman
Ottawa University
Taylor
Zod
Sant
Stubbs
Chicago
Ida Cooper
Philadelphi
United States
Abraham
Scully
Nanted
Moerris
Sith
Brent
New Hampshire Street
Oliver
Stevenson's
Dowager
Mye
Bassas Uy Graina
Enepis Boyarez
Ce Teadhiag
Ted Butter
Peandtons
Aliss
Patti
Ake
Bale
Brock
Cattl—Receipss
Coastal Leifers
Steckera Amd
Fe Corp
ADF
wksonNose
Charleston
Worcester
Masa
Beb
Darrell D. Wright F
Clark College
OHL
S. Ri
Alfonso
George
Hunt
Tis City
Mrs, Yerkes
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