Income Tax Ruling Divides Supreme Court Outcome
The Washington dispatch reports the U S Supreme Court split on the income tax law. Two sections are ruled unconstitutional affecting taxes on rents and all bonds. Landlords and bond owners escape taxation while workers and business owners face a 2 percent levy on income over 4 000. Court session opens with discussion of final decision likely next Monday.
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Gov Marvel in critical condition in Delaware
A Laurel, Delaware dispatch reports Gov. Marvel in extremely critical condition at 1:46 pm with death likely imminent as relatives are summoned. The latest bulletin from Witwitxetos notes the Governor’s deteriorating status and ongoing medical handling.
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Gresham Resting at Fortress Monroe Then Return to Washington
Secretary Gresham is spending days at Fortress Monroe and will leave by Sunday night for Washington, to return to the state department on Monday. The April 6 bank statement shows reserve increase 516,475 loans decrease 2,085,800 specie decrease 1,107,700 legal tenders increase 2760,700 deposits decrease 3,157,200 circulation increase 198400 banks hold 15,292,025 in excess of 25 percent requirement. Hobert T Porter Buys It in Cleveland World for 200,000 to be run by Porter and his team.
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Oscar Wilde On Trial At Bow Street
Crowds gathered at Bow Street as Oscar Wilde appeared in custody after his arrest. Prosecutor Sir John Bridges outlined charges of inciting boys to crimes with Alfred Taylor acting as procurateur. Parker testified in detail about Wilde and Parker’s intimate past, Wilde reacting nervously. cross-examination delayed. The trial is set for the Old Bailey as construction contracts for Jane Stormont Woman's Hospital proceeded, with Charles Molcraft awarded the $3,009 contract to finish by October 1.
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Australian Ballot Law Ruling Shifts County Office
The supreme court ruled on two Australian ballot cases from Leavenworth and Labette counties. In Leavenworth, John Taylor and Joseph Bleakley tied for county treasurer, leading to a lottery. The court held that ballots not properly marked with a cross at the left of the name cannot be counted, giving the office to Bleakley.
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Starch Works Burn At Columbus With Major Loss
The American Strew works covering ten acres burned today in Columbus Ohio. The plant was hastily run to meet a rush when fire destroyed the structures in about twenty minutes. Loss estimated at 200000 dollars with 55000 dollars insured. One watchman is missing and believed burned. The works were owned by the Mooneys of Louisville and Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Weather Forecast for Kansas and Surrounding Areas
Light rain fell across Shawnee county this morning and is distributed statewide. Cold weather prevails in Colorado with a blizzard on the Rock Island line. Some of the unsettled weather may reach us tonight with a chance of light snow. Tomorrow should be fair and cooler.
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K U Debaters to Meet Nebraska University in Kansas City
The Kansas University debaters named last night for a joint meet with Nebraska University to be held in May in Lawrence include J. S Little T. J. Madden and F. M. Brady from the law school. The Nebraska Kansas debate will ask if less weight should be given to precedents in judicial discussions.
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Simpson at Home Personal Attention to Stock Raising
Jerry Simpson returns to Kansas after four years in Congress to farm near Medicine Lodge. He owns 640 acres, with 10 cultivated and 630 grazing, supporting about 200 cattle annually. His wife urged thrift and helped him save to ride out financial storms. Despite hardships, he built up land and assets, planning cattle and hog raiding for Chicago markets and a lecture on finance with a silver standard stance.
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Will Boycott Wilde London Theaters Halt His Plays
Reports say London theaters will refuse Wilde plays after trials in Dublin and London. George Alexander warns boycotting any production may cost workers. Haymarket to transfer to the Criterion with Wilde's name omitted from bills. St Louis forms a Standard Telephone branch with $5.1 million capital across Nebraska Kansas Arkansas Missouri.
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Mayor Fellows Takes Oath for Topeka's Next Two Years
Sketch of Topeka's new mayor Charles A Fellows born in Albsey New York May 13 1862. A carpenter by trade he built the Jain D Knox mansion and many city structures. Married Miss Tattle AL Husted in 1884 they moved to Topeka where he rose to contractor and councilman in 1891. Now mayor promising to overcome temptations and make a strong record.
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Death of B C Corwin originator of dam company
B C Corwin died at eight last evening of consumption. His former home was Hamilton Ohio. The body was taken to Hamilton for burial this afternoon. His death had been expected for hours, and he had long suffered ill health. His passing does not affect the new dam company he founded.
Thirty Men Buried In Russian Hotel Collapse
A hotel under construction in Nut Novaprop collapsed burying thirty workers. Several bodies recovered. The architect, who also designed last year’s theatre, killed himself after the disaster.
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Defeated Republicans challenge woman suffrage law in Ohio
Nichols and George W. Brown, defeated Republican Wilmington school board candidates, plan to appeal to the state supreme court on the constitutionality of allowing women to vote. Mrs West and Mrs Milla beat them. Tanner Brothers stock sold to a Texas buyer F W Henderson. Joseph Lowe’s father sent for amid paralysis. he is over eighty. Watersatos reports United States Attorney Perry of Kansas heads west hoping his brother John becomes receiver of the National Bank of Kansas.
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Shot for His Pluck They Elude U S Marshals and Rob Him
A daring robbery et al. description with a suspect eluding U S Marshals and holding up a target. The incident centers on a bold theft attempt and pursuit, with authorities detailing the pluck and avoidance tactics used.
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Outlaws Surrounded by Farmers After Train Robbery
A wild chase in Hennewey Oklahoma ends with Baptist preacher Ray Godfrey found shot in five miles from home. About one hundred farmers and deputy marshals pursue the escaping three Dover train robbers who hid in the Gloss mountains after stealing money and valuables and two horses. Godfrey leaves a wife and several children.
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In Love With Mexico Ellery Murray Plans Return
Ellery Murray, brother of John A. Murray, is in Topeka after illness from yellow fever in Mexico. He plans to return to Mexico in June to settle there, noting the abandonment of a previous Kansan colony. He and Joseph W. Abrahams now farm near Tuxtepec with 40 000 coffee trees and ten acres planted, as he learns Spanish and adapts to locals.
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Leavenworth Boy Steals 5000 from Bank Clerk
In Leavenworth Kansas on April 6 a 10 year old clerk named Gavnt confessed to stealing ten bundles totaling $5000 from Leavenworth National Bank. He hid $2000 in the bank and carried the rest home then later returned the money from behind a cupboard. The boy’s mother being a widow, prosecution is unlikely.
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Hutchinson Depot Burns in Missouri Pacific Fire
The Missouri Pacific depot at Hutchinson was destroyed by fire this morning amid high winds. Tramps set nearby cars ablaze, making rescue impossible. Loss estimated around $6,000. Earlier Ottawa reports note a traveling salesman robbed of $180 at 3:30 am near the Shauer hotel, with a stab to the hand and side. A London dispatch cites the Chicago election outcome blamed on Messrs Stead and Burne.
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Fierce Storms Strike Colorado Blizzard Harms Cattle
A fierce April blizzard hit eastern Colorado with high winds and drifting snow disrupting rail traffic. Cattle losses reported near Julesburg Limon Granada Akron, while Denver area escaped the worst. In Bartos New Mexico a separate storm brought two inches of snow and extreme cold, the coldest of the winter.
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No More Beer A New Rating By Probate Judge Wood Fortis
Probate Judge Wood Fortis imposes a reform in drug store beer sales. A circular to twenty five county drug stores bars malt liquors after April 10 1905, except on physician prescription with affidavit. Many Topeka druggists already quit handling beer and ale.
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Widow awarded $10,000 in railroad brakeman’s death
The Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling awarding the widow of a Santa Fe freight brakeman $10,000 after he was killed when a low bridge crossed the track and knocked him from a moving train. The court stated the railroad's duty to keep the track clear and right-of-way unobstructed in the performance of its duties.
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Two Men Set Out on City Sidewalk Dispute
Mayor Fellows conducted a preliminary inspection of a city sidewalk payroll issue this morning. Two men, sewer and sidewalk inspector F. Groswic and sidewalk repairer RJ. Blaza, were moved from payroll, Groschlisa cited as doing almost nothing for three months and Blaza paid two dollars per day.
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Minister Ransom Sicks. Delays in Entering Duties
United States Minister Ransom is ill with a carbuncle on his neck and elbow, causing him to miss duties in Mexico City. He rests as Edward C. Butier, secretary, acts as chargé d affaires until recovery, expected to take a week or more.
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Pest House Fire At Ottawa Burns Smallpox Quarantine Building
Ottawa Kansas April 6 Pest house assigned for smallpox care was burned last night by unknown arsonists. Firemen arrived too late to save the structure. Chief Bronsan resigns his post today in Catcaco amid undisclosed reasons. A separate notice reports leaders of the Knights of Poth the city bank endowment rank and the City National Bank situation as not causing loss of funds. A Times dispatch from Shanghai cites evidence Japanese casualties and wounded prisoners at Tien Chwang.
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