Bribery Inquiry Committee Convenes Amid Turbulent Testimony
A legislative committee appointed to investigate bribery charges sits today as sessions open in a heated atmosphere. Members include A. Basehyider, B. Cooks, Wrank Grimes, and Tawenerstlang OO Crus call. Testimony begins with Miss Crain preparing to testify under committee direction. The process features friction over authority and witness participation, with debates on admissible evidence and procedural control.
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Tate Jature
Benurore
A. Basehyider
A B. Cooks
Wrank Grimes
Lot Tawenerstlang
Cruscall
Onteuls
Rims
Exteuili
Bexsian
Freyeh
AtehEsoo
Coldae & Teen
Pyrreal
Arane
Chaylee 3
Homs
Bie Kose
Forrest
Lehman
Borrest
Telemets
Mir
Portes
Kansas legislative probe transcripts reveal bribery and letters
Testimony shows suspicions about legislators, with denials of direct charges until evidence emerges. Witnesses discuss bribery attempts, anonymous letters, and tampering with bills including banking and railroad matters. A Kansas City lobbyist recounts refusing to aid initiative efforts after confirming to Topeka parties that resubmission was blocked.
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Bsewarchers
Marty
Civ
Cpriaks
Mien
Topeka
Householder
Grimes
Sehosiling
Fatroniid
Kansas City
Bien
Kansas
Four thousand men idle as Illinois Steel closes South Chicago works
In South Chicago 4000 workers are reported out of employment after Illinois Steel closes its South Chicago plant to head off a strike. Company and union leaders trade blame over contract terms and rail wage declines, with talks of reopening next month and threatened walkouts by rail straighteners.
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Tilinois Steel Co
South Chicago
Ohienko
Tilinois Stein Company
Opelats
Onictule
Rall
Nald
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Davie
Walker
Inols Steel Company
Aon
Rail Atraightenera
Raj
Victim of a vendetta stabbed five times at home
Tobn Ceranti of Kane County is mortally wounded after a nighttime stabbing while asleep. A fellow Italian, Moriveo Mourasce, reportedly linked to Mata, attacked Cerani, slitting his neck and face with a stiletto. Mourasce is jailed as Cerani’s condition remains critical.
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Tobn Ceranti
Kane
Joan Cerant
Moriveo
Aimont
Mata
Cerani
Mourasce
Equitable Union Predicts No Future for Union Claims
Albert Morgan, supreme president of the Equitable Aid Union, based in Columbus, Pa, told the Associated Press there is no hope for the union’s future. He said a percentage will be paid on low due claims.
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Equitable Union
Jamestown
Albert Morgan
Equitable Aid Union
Columbus
Associated Press
Cliseate Cures Pamphlet Ad for Health Retreat
A fragmented 19th century style notice promotes health cures and retreats in arid regions of Arizona and New Mexico. It touts chronic lung and throat disease remedies, climate details, sanatorium features, and living costs. It instructs sending mail to W. J. Black in Topeka Kansas for descriptive pamphlets.
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Richt Ell- Witte
Salt Hiver
Arizona
New Mexico Health
W. J. Black
G. Poa
Topeka, Kan
Simpson vs Reed in heated House exchange on committee power
In Washington the Kansas Populist Simpson challenged Speaker Reed over appointing committees, denouncing inaction and urging immediate action. Reed responded calmly, defending majority policy and House prerogatives, while Republicans applauded.
Irregular House Representation and Chair Accountability
The passage explains that the chair acts not from personal desire but to fulfill the house's wishes after careful review. If the house believes the occupant fails to represent its intents, the chair is subject to the house's decision at any time. The chair accepts any action by the house as its representative.
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Washington
House
Simpson
Kansas
Reed
Mr. Simpson
Mr. Reed
Axid
Hous
Hoar
Senate
House of Representatives
Genderden
Biinpuan
Steele
Seventh
Congress
Chicago
Cincinnati
Detroit
Tie
Bodie Wll
Strapaon
Raste
Protonsef Apmause
Porto Rico Revolt Reported as Island Rebels Rise
New York Herald says Porto Rican revolutionary committee reports uprising in Yauco and Adjuntas. Dr J Julio Henna convenes committee members at his home to discuss the development while officials in Madrid officially deny any revolt. The cable says our country up in arm and movement started at Yauco and Adjuntas. Officials caution details are limited pending fuller reports.
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Spain
New York
Apri
the Herald Today
J. Julio Henna
Porto Rican Revolutionary Committee
Porto Rico
Yawco
Adjuntas
Henna
Porta Ftes
Yauco
Wahed
Madrid
Leo Vincent Resigns Oklahoma Populist Chairmanship
Leo Vincent announces resignation as chair of the Oklahoma Populist Committee in Guthrie. He cites betrayal of reform elements and fusion as a means for Democrats to swallow Populists, arguing internal conflict harms future prospects. Vincent led Populists in Oklahoma for six years and previously in Kansas.
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Oklahoma Populist Committee
Guthrie
Teo Vincent
cSfimn
Hie
Tree Silver
Y W A IN SESSION AT DETROIT CONVENTION OPENING
In Detroit a session of the International Young Women's Christian Association opened this afternoon at Woodward Avenue Baptist Church. James M Gray of Boston led the opening preparatory service as the convention organized and reports were heard from the warfare branches of the young women's work.
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Detroit
Apell K
Convention of
International Youngs Women's Christian Associations
Woodward Orange Baptist Chuce
James M. Gray
Hoston
Evidence of Civilization Prompts Mock Observation
The piece quips about Japanese progress in modern civilization by noting native babies now cry in European fashion. It contrasts with earlier times when infants were quieter, implying a humorously critical view of cultural adoption and change.
Cycling Skirt With Platts For Wheel Grace
A new cycling skirt features two straight Platt sections at the back that are separated and partly detached to drape beside the wheel, with a regular walking skirt underneath to complete the ensemble for riding and walking. Also notes a method to remove stains from wallpaper using pipe clay and water paste left overnight, then brushed away.
Valuable Prescription Promoted for Stomach Ailments
Worthington Indiana editor praises Electric Bitters for constipation and headaches. Chicago woman Annie Stehle cured of poor digestion and back pain after six bottles, with renewed strength. Advertises bottles priced fifty cents and one dollar. Includes local store and supplier details.
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Eoitor Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Mrs. Anni
Stehle
Cottage Grove Avenue
Chicago
J. K Jones
Fifth Sheet
Kansas
Millionaire Socialists Visit From New York topeka interview
Mrs Mary E Lease arrives in Topeka after a New York trip where she asserts New York millionaires support government control of public utilities. She praises New York reforms and notes many wealthier residents are socialists at heart while criticizing McKinley and praising Bryan. Lease predicts Cuban independence and govt action on Cuba as inevitable within the era.
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Mary E. Lease
Topeka
Ue Throop
New York
Dreeamakers
Kansas
Wichita
Europe
Sam
Tam
Lease
Mr. Lease
Chaunety Depew
John Brisbane Walker
Russell Sage
Mr. Sage
Wonderful
Pla
Chicago
McKinley
Mira. Ieuge
Caba
Mckin- Tey
Cal
Abe
Propia
Fmy
Ehap Keepies
Spain
Ile Museo
Mrs Lease Plans Lecturing Tour and Kansas Visit
Enid Mee reflects on future prospects as Mrs Lease contemplates staying in Kansas for her daughter's graduation. The article notes Mrs Lease as a general employ of lectures and touring with the Lyceum Bureau, with plans to lecture in New York and England, praising the New York World and Pulitzer, while avoiding Kansas policy talk.
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Ax Saxlole
Lease
Kaneos du the Greater
Eald
Faites ML. Po
Leases
New York World
Haitor Pulitzer
Knoxville Fire Ravages Block In Citywide Blaze
A massive fire in Knoxville destroyed most of a block on Guy street between Union and Reservoir, causing nearly a million dollars in damage. The blaze began around 4 AM in the McNulty Grocery building and spread despite alarms and rapid response. Injuries included Joe McMillan with a broken leg and several others, with dynamite explosions damaging Woodruff's hardware and multiple businesses heavily affected.
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Chattanooga
Knoxville
Union
Reservoir Streets
Guy Street
McGee
Joe McMillan
Woodruff
Gay Street
W. H. Keppart
Journal
Thenpe
Nex Hotel
Joe McMilleur
Stary
James Hogan
Knox Hotel
John Bogie
Morgan County
Themen
Tarn Sprek
J. M
Salistars
N.C
Whisky Explodes Destroying Freight Train at Belt Junction
A Big Four freight train at Belt Junction exploded today near Indianapolis, likely from a whisky laden car with a hot box. The 12-car train was destroyed and trainmen escaped injuries except Ott o Crenshaw who was trapped in a burning car and taken to the hospital in serious condition.
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Indianapolis
Belt Junction
Ott
Crenshaw
Clouds Speed Away and Warmth Promised Tomorrow
Weather observer Jennings reports clouds moving out tonight with a warmer day tomorrow. Morning temperature near 40 degrees, winds from the north about 16 mph. Rain yesterday minimal, with up to a tenth of an inch since last evening. Widespread showers are expected in eastern Kansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri by morning. The Arion Cooke quartet will perform at Washburn College on Saturday night, April 10. Local officials praise Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung relief. trial bottles available at J. K. Jones Drug Store.
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Jennings
Saga
The
Zoo
Herth
Seleck
Kansas
Aca
Auice Forpkinie
Gulf Somit
Kansan
Lowes Ohta
Oklahoma
Misouri
James L Francis
Chicago
Dr. King
J. K. Jonen Drug Store
Fifth Street
Kageas Avenue
Grand March Toward the Auditorium Amid Scare Over Bill
A citywide coalition formed last night uniting every musical society and all brass bands. The move aims to coordinate the event as the Grand March toward the auditorium proceeds, responding to the attempted scare surrounding the bill and ensuring orderly proceedings.
Auditorium Festival aims to rally Topeka clubs
The Commercial Club plans an auditorium push as Topeka citizens push for a city venue. A new Auditorium Music Festival Association forms to coordinate musical groups led by Major Anderson and John Marshall with a goal of selling tickets to fund the building and run six festival nights. The plan envisions a varied program including band concerts and a Saturday night carnival style show, with committees from local clubs to organize events and recruit participants.
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Topekamuditarium
Crawford
Topeka
Cheta
Yell
J Greenewald
Plilsunee
Eline
Mihi Andersun
Tae
Wany
Modoc
Acat Clabe
Werk
Wutite L. MM
Woot
Chalrisin
Tier Moertinig
Sind
Wuld
IMEC
Anderson Fr
John Marehell
Trove
Lee Tom Ayreson
Mi Rhall
M. Wood
Osing Lh
Major Anderson
Edward Wilder
Wood
West Thorday
Stee
Auditorium
Mozart Club
Rotner Singin Society
Urner Socket
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Omfloe
Forberat
Securd
Diasie Crain
Grinvet
Mies Crain
Uso Genk
Mina Crain
Uolux
Dortiork
Rom Eartve Pairoliid
Marlatadi
Sehawiling
A. Snow
Hintanes
Sirvet
Somean ii
Belimir
Nee Stryker
Mr. Stryker
Jerry and the Gzar
Leo Vincent
Y. W
D. W. Phillips
Eighth Ave
Arion-Cooke Quartette
Washburn College
the Commercial Club
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