Morrison acquitted in Butler county trial ends in doubt
The Morrison murder case ended with a jury of nine acquitting Jessie Morrison and three favoring a light sentence. The defense argued self defense and doubt about her guilt persisted. Olin Castle’s role was criticized, while the column argues gender bias in outcomes and notes Boers' clash with Buller in Africa.
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Jessie Morrison
Butler County
Miss Morison
Miss Morrison
Castle
Olin Castle
Submarine Vessels and Their Potential Roles
The article discusses growing interest in submarines as engines of destruction and potential uses in passenger travel via narrow channels. It speculates on future dive capabilities between continents and notes sailors’ security concerns as navies race to harness submerged warfare while defenders seek countermeasures.
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New York
Atlantic
War talk and homefront jibes amid political fuss in 1900s column
A colorful mix of wartime bravado and political satire recounts Republican gains and Democratic pleas, plus a long letter from J. E. Shewmaker in the Philippines describing Jolo, local life, and a Kansas homefront sentiment as troops endure duty and homesickness.
State Normal Board Seeks Aid in Two Year Budget
The State Normal School board with President Taylor visited Topeka to meet Governor Stanley and Auditor Cole about next two years’ appropriation. They pressed for justified needs while the governor and auditor pledged careful consideration and plan to tabulate demands for a smooth legislative presentation. The governor aims to curb extravagance yet support liberal but just appropriations without inflating overall state totals.
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Board of Regents
The
State Normal School
Taylor
Topeka
Stanley
Cole
Twice-a-Week Republic delivers news and market notes
The Twice-a-Week Republic is pitched as a newspaper equal to a magazine, with telegraph news, latest stories, politics, domestic and foreign events, markets and commercial matters, plus household information for readers.
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