Raid at The Royal Ends With Front Door Battered Down
A mob raid on The Royal led to the front door of the stairway being battered as carpenters moved in to seal the gambling rooms above. Police, after hours of work, found the joint emptied, liquor removed, and patrons escaping. the place had operated openly under Chief McCollum with minimal police interference.
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Chioe McCollum
Pamon
Royal
BleCallum
Broverenta
Hendler
Union Scintists
Wen Roche
Rene Wheck
Adiur
McCollum
Mike Thompson
Treval
Nellis Star Wleners Trial At Local Hotel Court
A court case last evening at the Piety Copeland hotel involved Fr P. Plamondin and three counts. A. L. Reddear Mc Collum’s attorney prosecuted with Luther Neils, a fourth ward councilman, as key witness. Neils testified he saw the three brothers drink with Nellis, who was the principal witness. Three outside witnesses offered limited illumination. Plamondin was found guilty on one count and fined 100 with 20 days in jail, later resolved by seating. Plamondin claimed he was not in the union protected basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. P. Plamondin Polos Court
Haurant
Piety Copeland
Ciler
Joompinizt Wien
A. L. Reddear McCollum
Luther Neils
Fourth Ward
Nellis
Ueit
Plimontin
Red- Hen
Oukland
Udge
Disney
Redden
Plamomiin
Piamondin
Senate action eases Alaska company license fee
Washington reports that the Senate passed a bill relieving the Alaska Construction Company from the next five years of a $190 per mile license fee. Senator Patterson warned that Chinese exclusion laws could unravel if the 1904 treaty is not reaffirmed, urging new legislation before adjournment. House proceedings on the Philippine shipping bill followed with amendments debated and a final passage recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Alaska Construction Company
Patterson
Seri
Congress
China
Xchinton
United States
Burton Is Back In Washington After Return From Visit
Senator Burton and his wife returned to Washington this morning after spending time in the committee room of the estate annex. It is expected he will appear on the senate floor. SN Foote Arrested for Keeping Street Stand Near Store on Hast Sixth. He claims the front area is his right and will appeal if convicted, testing the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burton
Senate
S. N. Foote
SN. Foote
Wara
Eig. Scensa
Aei
Kons Avenue
Foote
Russians Hold Six Border Towns Along Yalu River
A Tokyo cable and Seoul reports say Russians occupy six major border towns on the Tumen River in Manchuria. Harbin faces severe sanitary conditions with cholera fears. officials warn of an epidemic and say Harbin will serve as a war sick bay while medical supplies run short.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Daily News
Toiklo
Seoul
Korea
Tumen
Yongampho
Antung
Yalu River
Kwi Sung
St. Petersburg
Harbin
Novosti
Manchuria
Sungari
Broadway Fire Destroys Six Story Paints Building
New York April reports a two and a half hour blaze on West Broadway and Franklin Streets that gutted the six story iron building housing James Baron & Co. wholesale dealers in paints and household articles. Explosions forced renewed flames as firefighters kept the inferno from spreading. Water drain left West Broadway flooded to two feet, with adjacent structures damaged and losses estimated at fifteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
West Broadway
Franklin Streets
James Baron & Co
No Fear of Stubbs For Kansas Senate Bid
Kansas congressmen who favored candidates for the Senate feel relieved after W I Stubbs visited Washington and reassured them he would not run. He said his decision was absolutely final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Kansas
Senate
W. I. Stubbs
Venate
Sheriff Lucas Tops Unpaid Personal Property Tax Collection
Sheriff Lucas reports progress in Shawnee county with 37 taxpayers remaining for personal property tax owed. About $3,500 collected of roughly $4,000 total, leaving $500 outstanding from the 37 individuals. One firm owes $350 and plans to settle soon, as Lucas touts his pace against prior collectors. A separate note: Topeka and Seabrook Leasing met at the Commercial Club to discuss business, noting Cripple Creek operations and a new four foot vein of significant value found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Lucan
Ot 'Iiack
Maria
Topeka and Seabrook Leasing Company
Busines
Top Ya
Seabrook
Cripple Creek
Memphis Streets Flooded By April Weather
Water fills streets in North Memphis delaying traffic while railways remain largely operational. Officials report significant damage yet note that about 90 remains the projected figure as crews assess the impact from the overflow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
Tenn
Poker raid and rooftop escape at Jewell building
Police raided a third floor room in the Jewell building at Sixth and Kansas. Eight inmates consorted in a poker game. three fled by window onto a ledge and jumped to safety. Officers chased them to the roof where one man faltered. The beer agent and poker partner were arrested, with others detained and questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ke Harris
Jewell
Sixth
Kansas
Ani
Cve
Eve
Sixth Avenue
T. F Nods
Interurban line to link Topeka and Kansas City progress amid plans
Directors announce an ambitious standard gauge interurban project. Construction will start immediately to connect Topeka and Kansas City, with service via Ro Sedale to Kansas City and through the Kansas City Olathe line, using modern equipment and rapid service expected by fall.
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Topeka
Directore
Kansas City
Rosedal
Kanes City & Olathe
Rosedale
Metropolitan
Ohthe
Kansas City & Olathe Mn
I. Devlin
Charles 8. Gleed
James van Ondel
Anderson
Ind
H. L. Turper
E. B. Overshine
A.B Nettleton
G.A. Waikop
A. V. Overshine
Chicago
Malvane
Kansas
Kansanity
Deviln
Santa Fe
Weatt’~Iset
Gleed
Gleed, Ware & Gleed
City
Topeka Electric Roads
van Osdel
Indiana Union Traction Company
Indianapolim
Indiana Company
BER
Turner
Henry St. ‘Turner & Co
EB. Overshiner
General Nettleton
Treasury
Federal Stock and Bond Exchange
United States Treasury Department
Messia
Walker
A.V
Greed
Ware & Glued
Salt
Knis
Lawrence Clathe
Kansee City
Kansas City & Olathe Dt
Metroarapeka
Electric Street Railway
Tte
HA Holmes
Experlee
Blizzard Sweeps Kansas With Heavy Snow and Wind
A widespread blizzard hit Kansas with high winds up to 42 mph and subfreezing temperatures. Snow began overnight and continued, with various stations reporting measurable precipitation by 1 PM. Temperatures fell across the state, prompting forecasts of colder tonight and a slightly warmer Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Treceilus Point
Jen Sings
Njett
Corn and Wheat Region
Topeka
Siti
Courrier
Missouri
Weeler
Baker
Manhattan
Concordia
Fort Scott
Toronto
Kenaus
Codre City
Wort Scot
Mxcke- Mile
MaPherson
Osage City
Sedan
Weather Bureau
Tornado Kills Three Near Mexia Texas
A tornado near Mexia Texas killed three people and injured nine others, three of whom were reported fatally hurt. Names of the injured include Parsons Grace Livingstatin Emanuel Hobby and Patrick Lury. The Hallards died in the storm and many homes were demolished with crop damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Mexia
Pie Ballard
Ballard
Mexik Bre
Parsons
Grace Livingstatin
Emanuel Hobby
Patrick Lury
Blizzard Rips Nebraska Cities In Severe Spring Storm
Lincoln reports Nebraska enduring what locals call the worst blizzard of the year with snow driven by hurricane force winds. Minor damage from several towns noted as cattle on the range, turned out for spring grazing, suffer losses from the storm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Ens
Nebraska
Will Wuffallen
Fire at St Mark's Cemetery Causes Major Damage
A fire at St Mark's cemetery in Orange NL J Apel district caused extensive damage to a graveyard over two centuries old. Local crews reported heavy smoke and ruined shrubs as they battled the blaze and assessed the site for safety and restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
St Mark's
Cowherd Chosen Seats Empty After Meeting
A local committee adjourned without electing a secretary after speeches on the subject. Senators Carmack and Ranadell of Louisiana offered statements supporting the secretary selection, but no other nominations were made. The election was postponed to a later date.
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Il O
Carmack
Endorse Good Roads and Proposals for Election Reform
Delegates from the area merge to the national convention include W P Brownlow H Clay Evans FA Raht and L W W Duro. The platform supports the good roads bill and vigorous protest against unfair election laws suppression of ballots and false returns. It calls for campaign expense reporting and reaffirms the 1902 temperance plank with added support for tighter liquor controls.
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Aretent
W. P Brownlow
H. Clay Evans
FA. Raht
L. W W. Duro
Millaws
Tiquor
Fate of La Morna and crew near Greenock in distress
Fragmentary report from Victoria BC notes a ship named La Morna with a thirty man crew foundered off Greenock. Lifebuoys and debris marked La Morne and Greenock were recovered as searchers seek confirmation of the vessel and its 31 mentioned sailors.
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Victoria
B. C
Poe
Root Engagement to Speak on Northern Pacific Control
Announcement from New York indicates Mr Root will appear before the United States President in Saint Paul next Tuesday to argue the case linking the nus and the Northern Pacific rail road as part of the distribution of the Northern Securities trust.
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New York
Nus
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Securitien
Mr. Root
United States
Threw Her Babies Out in Lodging House Fire
In Omaha at Fourteenth and Jones streets a morning blaze in a lodging house fatally injured Kirk Anderson the lodger and wounded fireman John Pearval. Two infants of Mrs Anderson and several other occupants were seriously hurt as the fire caused panic with residents jumping from windows and stripping clothing to escape.
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Omaha
Kirk Anderson
John Pearval
Mre Anderson
Fourteenth
Jones Streets
Ese Burt
Anderson
Pearnull
Wreck of No 5 at Fort Scott Injures 16
A through train from St Louis to the south wrecked four miles south of Fort Scott Kansas at 430 AM due to spreading hulls. The engine left the track and cars including the baggage mail and express and smoker overturned. Sixteen injured none killed. Physicians and wrecking train dispatched. injured sent to Fort Scott and area towns. Passengers and crew assisted at the scene.
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Kansas City
Misesurt
Kansas & Texas
St. Louie Jast
Fort Scott
Kan
Port Beatt
Frigco
Fost
Jail Sentence Delay After Hampton Case
The record shows Varcley Mempton spent a night in jail with orders from Judge Hazen to send him and his family to Saret Hamptin and her child at the Dome In Wie Hamptes. The case involved a former Quaker minister and peddler of cee or talon who owed payments at the Commercial hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varcley Mempton
TS Curtis
Saret Hamptin
Thele Dome
Wie
Hamptes
Quaker Minteter
Ceee Axanton
Comrmercial
Lucas
Bio
Cpomty Bomteli
Mra
Sampton
Hampton
Ji Temued & Wartan
Rm Pasie
Cass
Explosion at Barcelone prompts jury inquiry and crowd cheers
Private accounts from Barcelone describe a loud blast that shook the area as King Alfonso visited the scene. Official report notes two people injured, one released, and authorities probe the outrage with widespread public reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelone
Alfonso
Tentes
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Birdsall
Spicht
Spight
Dalzell
Committee On
DeArmond
Tepanare
Tomen
Stubbs
Democratic Congressional Committee
Tennessee
Roosevelt
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Root
Northern Securities
Harriman
FLYER
Mary
St. Louis
West Guan
Hee
R. W. Farmele
G. W. Rainer
Barclay Himpton
Barcelona
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