Law and real estate ads and local news items mix in Kansas purview
A collage of attorney office listings and abstracts firms from a Kansas publication precedes a mid 20th century city note about Eureka Lake hotel ownership transfer to the Kupper couple of Kansas City and Dewey estate. The page also covers harvest labor crowding Mulchinson, police deployment, and a San Francisco hotel siege with fatalities. It closes with pipeline talks and Gulf pipe line plans led by Pittsburg and Osage correspondents aiming for Kansas City operations.
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Manhattan
Kans
Eureka Lake Hotel
Sod
Kupper
Kansas City
Chares
C. P. Dewey
State appoints two visitors to inspect institutions
Governor floch named War En Rene Stanley of Wichita and Cora G. Lawis of Kemsley to visit state institutions under the new board of control law and report on conditions. They will be paid 83 per day plus traveling expenses. In Chicago a pistol fight with alleged safe blowers left Patrolman McGeoghegan gravely wounded and John Maloney injured. A letter offering poison and 2000 dollars was sent to Mrs. Mary A. Rogers who is to be hanged Friday.
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Topeka
Kan
Floch
War En- Rene Stanley
Wichita
Cora G. Lawis
Kemsley
Board of Control Law
Chicago
Ills
William MccGeoghegan
John Maloney
Ja Safe
Stock Yards
Windsor, VI
Mary A. Rogers
Secretay of St Louis Oil Company details state suit agreement
A. La Stocky secretary of the St Louis Oil company testified in St Louis as the state sues Standard Oil, Walters Pierce, and Republic Oil. He described an attempt to induce his company, not an officer, to enter a settlement that would split operations into separate fields among the three defendants.
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St. Louis
Repulsed the Russians in Manchuria five points held
June 21 dispatch from Japanese army headquarters reports the Japanese repulsed Russians in several minor engagements, occupying five distinct points. In the Changtu direction Russian losses were heavy, one Russian officer killed, and the Japanese captured a machine gun.
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Yokio
Manchuria
Changtu
Emperor’s pledge to popular representation delighting Russian press
In St. Petersburg on June 21 the Moscow delegation of zamstroists and mayors heard the emperor vow again to popular representation. The Russian press reacts with joyful acclaim, deeming peace talks and reports of a major battle in Maceburia less urgent than the reaffirmation of public representation.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Moscow
Japanese naval movement near Korea reported
Moving north from St. Petersburg on June 21, reports say three Japanese columns ride parallel to the northeast Korean coast and appear to converge on Tossiet bay near Viladi vostok. A large fleet of transports sails from Geusan toward Vladivostok.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Korea
Tossiet Bay
Viladivostok
Geusan
Vladivostok
Japanese Advance In Manchuria Reported By Tokyo
London June 21 A Daily Telegraph correspondent in Tokio reports that Japanese forces continue a victorious push in Manchuria. Russians are outflanked on both wings and further victories are anticipated. Japan fields over half a million troops. operations began May 10. Also noted were plans for Admiral Uhu to cruise the Yangtze and a British squadron movement toward Wei Hai Wei with joint practice in Shantung starting June 22.
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London
Daily ‘Telegraph
Tokio
Manchuria
Eld
Qrst
Liang Ninng
Uhu
Yangtse
Tong Kong
Wei Hei Wei
Shantung
Roosevelt Takes Hold of Armistice Talks in Russia
Reports from St. Petersburg indicate Roosevelt has taken a decisive step in belligerent negotiations possibly shaping an armistice to avert a Manchuria battle. Ambassador Meyer met Foreign Minister Lamsdorf late last night while London dispatches note a Port Arthur capitulation inquiry finding the surrender justifiable. Washington hints at ongoing talks toward a Japan Russia armistice as of June 21.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Roosevelt
Manchuria
Meyer
Lamsdorf
London
Eng
Exchange Telegraph Company
Port Arthur
Washington, D. C
Japan
Deported Former President Sam From Mayti
June 21 report says former President Sam of Mayti was driven from St. Thomas by Danish authorities. He faced expulsion after a conviction and prison sentence for abduction of a young girl. Also noted is a June 21 Kansas freight rate update for cement from Independence and Neodesha to Kansas points.
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San Juan
PB. A
Sam
Mayti
St. Thomas
Topeka
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Independence
Neodesha
Kansas
Jola
Oil buys delayed as repairs slow Standard Oil
Chanute Kansas June 21 reports Standard Oil will not begin substantial oil purchases immediately. Men need several days to repair field tank connections torn out in February. Official expects actual buying may start around July 1. Topeka June 21 board rules over Pullman rates. Kansas City Mo June 21 McCord Nave dies in Philadelphia. New York June 21 Fifth Avenue Bank declares 120 percent extra dividend plus 25 percent quarterly. Chicago June 21 federal grand jury adds witnesses in beef trust case. hearing may extend into next week.
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Chanute
Kana
Kansas
Topeka
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Pullman Car Company
Kansas City
Jamea/ Pullman company
McCord Nave
St. Joseph
Ifc
Philadelphia
New York
Fifth Avenua Bank
Chicago
Federal Grand Jury
Telegraphic Briefs From Across The Nation
Brief items report deaths in Kansas and Missouri. A Galena resident since 1867, Frederick Stoke, dies at home. Sedalia hosts Baptist Young People's Union convention opening by Rev Samuel J Potter. Interstate National Guard association selects Washington D C as next year’s meeting site in St Paul Minnesota. General J W F Hughes of Kansas elected vice president of the association. Governor Folk acts on a request from Illinois for the return of Frank Magelol wanted for conspiracy. The Salmon Bank in Clinton Missouri remains closed pending state action. Philadelphia and New York City announce leadership changes at Equitable and related firms with resignations and new appointments. Oklahoma postmasters salaries adjusted under new management.
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Samuel J. Potter
Kansas City
The
Baptist Young People’s Union
Sedalia
Interstate National Guard Association
St Paul
Miag
Washington
J. W. F. Hughes
Kansas
Folk
Yeaterday
Ilinois
Frank
Magelol
St Louis
New York
Paul Mor
Philadelphia
Ton
Equitable di- City Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Rectors
Poner
James
Alexander
Nnd
James Hazen Hyde
Gustafson
Foptician
Bowen Dismissed As United States Minister To Venezuela
Washington reports the dismissal of Herbert W. Bowen from his post as United States minister to Venezuela. President Roosevelt approves Taft’s findings clearing Francis B Loomis of Bowen’s allegations. Bowen is faulted for pressuring witnesses and pursuing scandal, ending his diplomatic career after years of service.
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Washington
Herbert W. Bowen
United States
Venezuela
Francis B Loomis
Bowen
Loomis- Bowen
Roosevelt
Taft
Bonanne
Usat
Loomia
Howen
Prison Too Small in Kasia Penitentiary
Leaggeworth Kansas June 21 The Kasia penitentiary is badly crowded and at present more so than at any time in its history. There are 1 21 prisoners in confinement. Cots have been placed in cell house corridors for trusty prisoners to sleep on. In many cells two prisoners are housed. the upper tier is warm and close. The new indeterminate sentence law increases the prison population and the parole board will need to release more inmates monthly to prevent further crowding.
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Leaggeworth
Kans
Kasia
Parole Board
Roosevelt to receive doctor of laws in Worcester Massachusetts
Roosevelt arrived in Worcester to receive Clark College's Doctor of Laws degree amid a large cheering crowd. Elaborate precautions guarded the town as the president's train passed and dispatches were sent to Harvard and Yale crews. Dr Hamilton Mabie delivered the day’s oration and Roosevelt spoke briefly before New London crowds later.
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Mass
Roosevelt
Clark College
Harvard
Yale
Musgaga
Red Top
Conn
New London
Theodore Roosevelt
Yale Craw
Gales Ferry
Lam
Taft
Theodorea Roosevalt
Hamilton W. Mabie
Much Alaskan Gold Big Shipments Reach Seattle Soon
Seattle dispatch reports upcoming influx of Alaska gold totaling 8 1 million 200 thousand dollars in the coming week. The Dolphin will bring 500 000 from Tanana, Harriet port due midnight tomorrow, and the Senator 100 900 from home port, keeping season receipts at 1 920 000. Further funds arrive from the Klondike aboard the Dolphin 400 000 Humboldt’s Humboldt Steamship 260 000 and the Jefferson 260 000 last Tuesday.
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Seattle
Wash
Alaska
Tanana
Alaska Steamship Company
Dolphin
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Senator
Klondike
Humboldt Steamship Company
Jefferson
Target Shooting Contest at Burlington Kansas Names Top Scores
Burlington Kansas June 21 The First regiment Kansan National Guard selects six team members for the state team to compete at Seagirt New Jersey August 13 The contest features 34 contestants with scores at 200 300 and 100 yards The leading marks includePrivate C Clark Burlington 120 Sergeant Frank Parmely Hurington 124 Sergeant G Parsons Yates Center 110 Musician Bd Flavies Manhattan 117 Lieutenant M Fowlty Qiathe 115 Private H L Hunt Lawrence 108 Private August Wahlene Lawrence 106 The event will finish with timed fire at 200 and 500 yards and a skirmish run.
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Burlington
Kans
Kansan National Guard
Seagirt
C. ©. Clark
Frank Parmely
Hurtington
Parsons
Yates Center
Apple crop report shows bearing trees rise in New York counties
Nopeka June 21. State agricultural society reports from 28 counties show a splendid increase in apple trees over 1909 with 742 401 bearing trees compared to prior figures. Value of crops from these counties reached 26 587 dollars.
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Nopeka
Licultural Society
Abilene: Citizens seek water works appraisal for purchase
A petition signed by over 400 taxpayers in Abilene asks the city council to appraise the water works plant in preparation for a possible purchase under the franchise terms. The measure cites a new law allowing cities to issue bonds up to 1a percent of valuation for such purposes.
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Abilene
Rams
Hutchinson to Pave Main Street at One Mile Outline
Hutchinson votes 7 to 4 to pave Main street with bithulithic material for one mile. The four council members opposed favored brick paving.
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Hutchinson
Flutehingon
Kans
Junati
Main Street
Cleveland Considered for Equitable Leadership Role
New York June 21 Grover Cleveland is being considered for a top office at the Equitable Life Assurance Society after a readjustment following the resignations of Alexander and Slyde.
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New York, N. Y
Grover Cleveland
Equitable Life
Alexander and Slyde
Treaty Proposed Sweden Seeks Negotiations With Norway Assembly
The Swedish government asks Parliament to authorize negotiating with the Norwegian Storting for a conditional settlement after the Norway declaration that dissolves the union. King Oscar defends the constitution and urges calm as Premier Ramsfeldt favors talks over coercion. The session follows unrest tied to strike disorders.
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Stockholm
Riksdag
Oscar
Norway
Storting
Viola
Ramsfeldt
Sweden
Prospects of Settlement in Chicago Strike Improve
Chicago June 21 The first strike disorder in some state occurred today when thirty wagons of the American Express company were blocked by teamsters at Van Buren and Clinton streets. A deputy sheriff drew a revolver as the crowd jeered and threatened. Prospects for a settlement of the strike seemed favorable early today. A train was halted by harvest hands near Manhattan, Kansas, as a freight train was blocked until the workers were removed. Marshal Boller fired shots to disperse the crowd, which was bound for harvest in western Kansas.
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Chicago, Ltd
American Exprasa Company
van Buren
Clinton
Aherst
Manhattan, Kang
Inna 21
Marshal Boller
Kansag
Examining Law Candidates in Topeka June 21
The state board of law examiners in Topeka has begun the examination of forty three applicants for admission to the bar. This is the largest class ever seen before the board with candidates from Perkins Topeka Lawrence Kansas City Minneapolis and other cities.
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Topeka
J. D. McFar
U Perkins
Lawrence
G. J. Mokwan
Winfeld
C. F. Hutchings
Kansas City
R. F.F. Thompson
Minneapolis
Reprieve Granted for Hoch Springfield Murder Convict
On June 2 a reprieve is issued in the Hoch Springfield case granting Johann Qoch the convicted wife murderer and bigamist a one week stay with potential extension. The decision prolongs the legal process and delays any immediate execution or further action.
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Springield
Johann Qoch
Death of John B Sutliff Former Lawrence Resident
Kansas City advices report the death of John B. Sutliff at his home there at 7 this morning after a year of ill health. He died from heart failure following a stroke at age 60. The remains will be brought here for burial and funeral notices will follow. County School Program.
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Kansas City
John B. Suthit
City
Suthitt
Cty
Sutlit
Fourteenth Annual Exercises at Douglas County High School
The fourteenth annual exercises of Douglas County Schools take place at Lawrence High on Friday at 2:30 PM with a program including invocations by Rev W W Bolt, piano solo by Miss Udna Farshberger, essays by Mabel Parnell and O Bowerace, readings, orations by Porter Tit and Reva Tutz, vocal solos by Miss Gertrude Russ, Bain Moore, and Gordon M Witeheuck, diplomas presented by Supt, and a class address by Ass't State Supt Frank KE Dyer, among others.
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Lawrence
W. W. Bolt
Udria Farshberger
Eesay
Italy
Mabel Parnell
Mary Wilson
Porter Tit
Gertrude Russ
BL. Moore
A. Rallsy
Fr. Battelies
The
Wood Box
Charley Danvigeners
W. Penereweacne
Wise
United
Boweroce
Paul Id. Bruusa
States
Ruby Fleanor
H. B. Recaon
Witehhazel
Mr. Nice
Thistle Top
Gordon M Witeheuck
Marta Dewey
Misa Katy Bonar
Shakespeare
Reva Tutz
Panama Canal
Henry Eisies
Bossier Pardee
Frank KE. Dyer
America
Celebrated Towns Honor Historic Sherborne Connection
A Kansas City letter notes Sherborne Massachusetts in Sherborne England links via an event in March. A pageant framed the old castle’s story from the 12th to 17th century with Louis M Parker adapting costumes. The town celebrates its 25th anniversary and Manila parade participants included rat catchers in uniform bands.
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Jostan
Sherborne
Shervorne
England
Masa
Kansas City
Uny
Louis M. Parker
Grondon
Prairie Gas Company Capital Stock Increase
Topeka June 1 The Prairie Gsland Gas company the Kansas branch of the Standard increased its capital stock from 2 2 8 0 0 0 to 8 7 5 0 0 0 paying the state a fee of 1 0 1 0 0 This action supports reports that the Standard will resume heavy operations in Kansas field.
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Topeka
The
Prairie Gsland Gas Company
Kansas
Standard
Gambling Halls Ordered Closed in Deadwood and County
State's Attorney Parker ordered all gambling houses in Deadwood and Lawrence County to close, marking the first such nationwide action. The town reports a traveling man’s wife using Raymond's powder to deter bugs, a rising enrollment of two hundred at the University of Kansas summer school, and local notices including a United Commercial Travelers event, porch renovations on Ohio Street, and St John’s Day celebrations by Masons and Eastern Star members. Lorena Olin of Eudora was in the city today.
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Ingava
United States
Eddy Street
Plice
Shan
Bewan Gring
John Green
Lenk
Lobb
Fly
Stetaxert
Hite
Deadwood
M.D
Lawrence County
W. Kt. Parker
Raymond
Bugs
University of Kansas
Market and legal update from Kansas City and court ruling
Kansas City reported mixed grain and livestock quotes with wheat and corn steady or mixed and commodity prices for July and September futures. The article also notes a Shawnee county district court decree awarding 24000 to E Fajardo, father of a Porto Rican KU student killed in a wreck, ruling a Porto Rican could sue in the United States and that the judgment was not excessive, signaling possible case closure.
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B. J.“Horton
Shawnee
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