Rogues and Revelations At Topeka Hearing Debates Over School Bill
Testimony unfolds on a bribery inquiry as legislators press witnesses about money offers for school book measures. Clark, Doyle, and others figure in claims of influence, with remarks about a $200 to $300 payment and attempts to sway votes. Witnesses deny direct propositions and describe wary political pressure during the Topeka proceedings.
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Lewelling
Conmilites
Eidjon
Baya
Hans
Hanne
Rooney
Fein
Helmick
Hunt Ryan
Farrells
Schaerer
Tord
Mr. Boyle
Cotealt
H.W. Dingus
Lion
Boyle
Tomer
Altwana
M. Doyle
Remblle
Dorie
Deak
Doyle
Senate
Withers
Fu Efort
FM. Meth
Wit- Teese
Smith
Crick
Metzler
Clark
Bite Vennie
Do Witeh
Clark Jett
Pacific Park
Atchiron
Downs
Spe
Warzenen
Shure & Penewal
Ranney
Nelle Bennett
Siniih Wen
Grimir
Chitk
James Fyke
Thomas County
Sangiarey Om Oaesions Jaceansy Saaneterenges
Eee
Sheriff's deputy blamed for letting prisoner escape
In Topeka this morning a prisoner being transported for the Mate escaped from custody in district court. County Attorney Jetmore accuses Deputy Sheriff Jones of willful negligence, Weatherby the key witness for Craiger fled the scene, and Judge Hazen postponed further action until tomorrow morning amid calls for contempt proceedings against Jones.
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North Topeka
Sherif Jones
Kaytt Weatherby
Topeka
Omac
Til Ge
Creezer
Wulf Packing Company
Hazen
Weatherby
Tor
Jones
John Jones
Jetmore
Carapets
Geamat Craiger
Jet bin
Nichols
Hlr Li
Craiger
Steele
Tns
Haren
Judes Hagen
Uty Sherit Jones
Deaths and funeral notices from Kansas city area
The funeral of Col. BH FE Stanton a noted Toneks hotel man who died in Bakersfield Cal will be held at Grace Cathedral Sunday at 3 PM The remains will be brought to Topeka Sunday morning by Mr and Mrs 0 ER Stanton The services will be at Grace Cathedral Episcopal conducted by Dean Bodley A Topeka Mascule lodge No officiates The infant child of Mr and Mrs Floyd Jones of 328 And street died in Lawrence Patterson aged 9 died yesterday of pneumonia at John Patterson 308 Adare street The funeral will be held at the residence Saturday morning at 10 o clock
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FE Stanton
Toneks Hotel
Bakersfield
Cal
Grace Cathedral
Topeka
Gatunday
Stanton
Palmer
Rooma
Eighth
Eighth Street
Marshall
Masentees
St. Ananias Club
Lawrence Patterson
John Patterson
Adare Street
Plebiscite Proposed as War Prep Continues in Crete
Lariasa reports on April 1 that despite announcements of a plebiscite to decide Crete’s future, war preparations persist. Troops are moving to frontiers and frontier ports are being reinforced with well-equipped transports and high morale. In Constantinople on April 9, Turkey intensifies war prep amid pessimism over powers’ failure to coerce Greece. pressure mounts as protesters push for action while official credibility wanes.
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Lariasa
Yeland
Porte
Constantinople
Greece
What the Sultan Wants
London reports the porte urges immediate Greek troop withdrawal from Crete with a promise of pacification by the powers. A second note protests a European governor for the island and a third opposes disarming Cretan Muslims while Christian forces remain armed. The Times also notes Cretan forces near Kissime massing and threatening to fire on Austrian warships if interfered with Risstro operations.
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London
Porte
Crete
Greece
EuAranter
Times
Kissime
Risstro
Cretans
Turks Seize Mills In Greece Crisis Report
A Telegraph dispatch from Arta reports Turks concentrating troops between Philippiades and Janina and seizing four mills and grain stores. Irregulars have left Arta, marching north in three bands. A Daily News correspondent says a blockade of Greece will start with a new proclamation to the Cretans as Greece prepares to resist.
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London
Daily ‘Telegraph
Arta
Philiippiades
Jannina
Grein Storen
Arta Ard
Daily News
Greece
Harrison Runs Away in Mayor-Elect Absence
Mayor-elect Harrison failed to attend cabinet talks and vanished from the city. Reports say he left on his bicycle after a fatigue campaign ride, possibly heading to Attica Indiana or West Baden with campaign managers planning a Hot Springs Arkansas conference before any return. Inauguration is not planned before the upcoming Monday.
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Chip
Harrison
Attica
Tnd
West Baden
Thos
Guba
Charles
Thornton
Hot Springs
Ark
Importers Active as Sugar Trade Surges in New York
The Press notes brisk sugar imports before the Dingrey bill, prompting Collector Kilbert to hire ten extra weighers and 20 more staff. Duty receipts soar past 500 000 dollars this week with daily tallies of 120 000, 200 000, 15 00, and 157 000 dollars. Dispatched from Wall Street a wave of 30 ships are due to call at Hull, with Philadelphia also reporting strong sugar and merchandise arrivals directed shipments prior to April 1 under Wilson law.
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New York
Sugar Trust
Dingrey
Yesterine
Town House
Eucar
Heston
Wall Street
Philadelphia
Indianapolis Lawsuit Seeks 3 Cent Fare Rail Rule
A suit filed in Indianapolis seeks to block a new % cent railroad fare law and prevent enforcement by the city and against the prosecuting attorney. Central Trust Company of New York, trustee for bonds, sues to restrain Une street railroad from observing the law until court ruling. The law is set to take effect in a few days.
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Indianapolis
United Stats
Central Trust Company of New York
Une Street Railroad Company
Atkorney
Rivera Recovering Says Spanish Minister Report
Washington dispatches state General Rivera lies wounded near Havana but not in serious condition and unlikely to die. The Spanish government and General Weyler never considered shooting Rivera. Interoceanic Railroad concession planned for Honduras integrating with New York financiers for a route via Galveston to Amupala on the Baca.
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Washington
Ruts Rivera
Havena
Weyler
Rivera
Honduras
Tegucigalas
Galveston
Gongrean
Reyes ‘Ork Capitalists
Amupala
Baca
De Boissiere Case Moves in Ottawa Courts
In Ottawa on April 9 the De Boissiere case saw a motion for a receiver over Silkville property. Judge Benson deferred ruling due to counsel absence, while Nichol son clarified he protects the land lodge's interests. Troutman Stone and Haughey sought substitution of parties and amended petitions, with the court taking the matter under advisement.
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Ottawa
de Boissiere
District Court
Silkville
Haughey
Winfeld
Nicholson
Land Lodge
Soand Lodge
Boissiere
Grand Lodge
Troutman & Stone
France
Hotstiere
Martinelle
de Boissiere Odd Fellows
Lome
Trvine
Abilene Joins City Council to Enforce Saloon Licensing
Abilene notes that when the new city council convenes legal notices will warn against unauthorized saloon operations and reinforce the licensing law for medical, mechanical, and geriatric uses. Promises from two years prior to dedicate joint revenue to public improvements appear unmet as the streets remain poor.
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Abiens
Abliene
Abilene Street Fixes Spur Debate Over Saloon Fines
Public noise over poor crossings and sidewalks labeled a disgrace as the city debates use of saloon fines for street improvements. Critics say kickers seek to divert funds to Abilene, risking revenue and pedestrian safety.
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Abilene
Sidewalk Peril in Wichita Urges City Action
News from Wichita on April 9 highlights dangerous wooden sidewalks. One fourth of the city sidewalks are rotted or stolen, putting pedestrians at risk and spurring demand for cheaper, safer cinder sidewalks as the new city administration prepares to take office.
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Wichita
Salathrey
Burglars Hit Argentine Post Office and Treasurers Office
Burglars committed a major break in Argentine between 1 and 2 o'clock Thursday morning. They entered the post office ripping the door panel and lock to steal 83 in stamps and 361 in government funds. They then forced open the city treasurer J. Co Winkoskie's rear office and took about 100 in gold along with revolvers and knives.
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Cme
J. Co Winkoskie
Brush & Francis Strike 5000 Cattle Deal in Arizona
Newton April 9 Brush and Francis of Newton signed a contract to purchase 7000 head of Arizona cattle from the Cameron ranch near Nogales in Arizona Territory. The deal, made at a low market point, anticipates a substantial profit as prices rose afterward.
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Big Desi
Newton
Arizona
Brush & Francis
Autl
Kansas
Messrs. Brush and
Brands
Cameron Ranch
Nogales
Arizona Territory
Snow to Take Charge of Ottawa Journal May 1
It is announced that Wir Ee Hi, Soow will return to Ottawa journalism, taking charge May 1 and attempting to rebuild the Journal and Triumph. Charles Haywood named local editor and has begun leading that department.
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Snow
The
Ottawa “Journal
Wir Ee
Ottawa
Mms
Chas. Haywood
Delicate Handkerchief Sent to Mrs McKinley in Lace Work
A delicate lace handkerchief requiring 30000 stitches was sent to Mrs McKinley by Mrs Thorne of Le Cyene on April 2. Every stitch in the piece was undertaken by Mrs Thorne, showcasing patient craftsmanship.
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Mra McKinley
Thorne
le Cyene
Jace
Lawrence Phi Beta Kappa to Hear Oration June 7
Lawrence reports Phi Beta Kappa plans a commencement oration on June 7 by Prof. Olin Temin with Alumni address by C. G. Smith of Kansas Day. Salina notes J. E. Hart Harrison making a public appearance.
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Lawrence
Phi Betts Kappa
Olin Tempiin
C. G. Smith
Kansas
Salina
J. E. Harti Harrison
Pap Harrison Receives Voucher Amid Local Notices
A jumble of notices names Pap Harrison receiving a voucher of one dollar dated from a thirty year old issue. Other items mention Dutton as a traveling agent for Tur Ungtan, Bruce Lynch erecting a Questa at Nix residence, J J Hurt's new residence structure, a city gathering in Burlington, and various political and amateur theater notes from Lawrence and Leavenworth.
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Pap" Harrison
Chanuth
Bruce Lynch
Nix
Dr O Leary Coming Topeka Health Lectures Highlight Manikin Exhibit
Veteran teacher of health laws Dr O Leary is billed to lecture in Hamilton Hall Monday night. The program will feature periodical limits and drawings with optimistic views. His collection of 286 manikins and paintings is described as among the largest and most costly in the country.
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Laws of Health
Linits
Topeka
Alyrasm
Thawe
Wineatt
Agile
Mrs Besanton Theosophy Tour to Topeka Next Month
Mrs Annie Besanton will tour Topeka next month by rail from Chicago via the Santa Fe. She travels with Countess Wachimeister from London and Miss Wilson as secretaries, stopping at the National hotel to meet locals interested in the subject and provide information on theosophy. Weather notes predict fair weather in Chicago and Kansas for the period.
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Annie Besant
Taraon Oliner
Topeka
Itaa
Bie
Wachimeister
Longa
Miss Wilson
Thi Parse
Trengophy
Purtar
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