Myrtle Lindsay Found Dead in Oklahoma City Link to Police Chief Family
A Wichita dispatch reports Myrtle Lindsay daughter of Oklahoma City police chief, found dying in a hotel room. The event prompted arrests and a cascade of statements as investigators sought motive and responsibility amid public intrigue.
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Myrtle Lindsay
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Lindsay
Oklahoma
Samuel Glenn
Mt. Glenn
Mra Rawson
Police
Obidhvind Cis
Michon Baya
Abe
Sockity
Ken University Board of Regents reorganizes committees
Lawrence Kan April 10 The Ken how university Board of recente wics appointmens Sen Stor Win Rogers and the rapt tent of ther members of the boxed and reorganization of fhe committees wok plice Judge J P Sams wr Kelty Wiewyedgent at the board and Senator C S Leoit chosen secretary The committees named include Finance and Publications Reports and publications Accounts and salaries University funds and endowments and other panels Names listed include J W Forney F Crowell C F Scott and H Clark with activities affecting faculty leave and replacements at Germiny and Lawrence students and staff adjustments noted with loans and pay terms tentative until September.
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Board of Regents
Herizanizs
Dyche
Lawrence
Kan
Kenhow University
Sen- Stor
Rogers
J. PB
Sams
Kelty Wiewyedgent
Leoit
W. Forney
F. Reete
Crowell
C. F. Scott
Sama
Wm. Rogers
Wal Palmer
Arnold Buirh
Drebe
Butchinson's Charity Expends Over 300 For the Poor
A historical note reports the Butchinson charity spending over 300 to aid city poor during winter. An investigative review by the Associated Shelter reveals details of expenditures and receipts from November 1, 1256 to March 2, 1847, listing secretary salary and merchandise donations as major components.
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Butchinson
Freddle Vishtorn
Bels Gil
Maroh
Stntloucey
Politics of G W Rogers Harvey County Taxpayers Clash
Harvey County residents dispute J B Anderson's remarks over the Rogers case. The Newton Republican G W Rogers was convicted of burning Harvey County records. Prosecution links to Pat O’Brien and Attorney Charles Bache, with critics saying the matter was political infighting, not a crime against GOP principles.
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Harvey Cousty
Harvey Olounty
Tully
Roderson
Rogers
Newton
Republican Party
Susan
Guy
Leeds
Anderman
W. Rogers
Harvey County
Pat O'Brien
Charies Bache
Pat O Brien
Hogere
Tom Rent
Bnt Bucher
Federal Prison Work Begins At Leavenworth Quarry
Leavenworth April 9 Work on the new federal prison proper began this morning with wagons and teams extracting crushed stone from the old prison site for the foundation. A nearby quarry will supply stone for building needs while fifty convicts were set to work clearing brush and preparing ledges. Figures show the project will require vast quantities of gravel cement sand and other materials as the prison plan progresses. The morning count reached 78 convicts with No 162 dismissed to Haworth Kan.
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Leavenworth
Federal
Haworth
Kan
Petition Seeks Commutation for Abilene Murder Case
Abilene residents and local officials circulate a petition urging commutation of John Drake who was sentenced to death in September 15 4 for the murder of Norval in Buckeye township. Drake claims self defense after a drunken confrontation with Norval over his wife. The petition notes Drake’s good behavior as a model prisoner and seeks immediate release if approved.
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Abilene, Apru
Alterney
Crumpton
John Drake
Pears
Drake
Norval
Buckeye Township
Anth Kessinger
Min Sorval
Brida
Werner
Ingalls Denies Kansas City Interview Rumor
Arrhivot Apri 10 Senator Ingalls retwived a telegram from Fitzstm foons at Kansas City. The note claimed an interview in which she called Ingalls a like, but he says he had no interview with any representative on the matter and never stated or implied such a claim.
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Ingalls
Kansas Cly
Kansas City
Gurbertive
Ingalla
Ingallé
Orvasion
Temperance Resolutions Adopted at Peabody Convention
The Fourth District Convention of Christian churches at Peabody adopted temperance restrictions. State Secretary Clara Hy Hareirie delivered stirring addresses. M. 32. Harlan, B. D Boyle, and A. G. Alderman were re elected president and secretary.
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Peabody
The
Christian Churches
Stiate
Clara Hy Hareirie
Field
Harlan
Othes B.D Boyle
A. G. Alderman
Winfield's Company Triumphs in Springfield Drill
Winfield's Company, April 9, led by Captain Teemnent, defeated other units in a 60-man regiment drill. The 2nd Company boasted the best equipment and the finest armory, recently outfitted with new uniforms and expected to receive new guns in the near future.
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C. Seecod
Notonly
Welnz
Flpest Armory
Company officers listed with ranks and names
The officers of the company are H C Loomis captain Charles Van Way first lieutenant United States Grant Maus second lieutenant Fred Siatis orderly Wil Manna commissary sergeant Geo Tomiinzen second sergeant Wil McCarty Will Alexander Frank Lowther corporals James Shrook trumpeter.
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Folwat H.C. Loomis
Charles van Way
United States
Grant Maus
Fred Siatis
Wil Manna
Geo. Tomiinzen
Wil McCarty
Will Alexander
Frank Lowther
James Shrook
Million pounds of butter shipped by Hessington Creamery
Newton April 10 three carloads of butter tubs were received for Hessington Creamery. Manager Hoffman said last year’s wet manufacture exceeded that of any other Karigas creamery by thirty eight thousand pounds. To produce this amount, 26 million pounds of milk were used. The Newton plant’s best year was far smaller, with about 290 thousand pounds of butter and 12,008 thousand pounds of milk purchased.
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Newton
Hessington Creamery Company
Hoffman
Karigas
Chicago
London
Deluth
Minneapolis
Toledo
Milnes
St. Louis
United Kingdom
Liverpool
Logan
Saloons to Close in Crawford County Says County Attorney
Pittsburg April 10 The Crawford County Attorney T Widhy vows to close saloons in the county and has warned seven joints in Girard and nineteen in Pittsburg to shut tonight The move targets over 100 operating saloons and 73 government permits in Pittsburg with only 19 paying tribute The effort is seen as a clash between saloonkeepers and official action and could affect many workers and boot sales in the region
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Crawford
Pittsburg
T. Widhy
Crawford County
Girard
Pittehirg
Natore
Pitteburg
Conductor Kellie Escape Incident at Dodge City Yard
An extra Santa Fe conductor living on West Fifteenth Street was involved in a yard accident at Dodge City. While coupling an air hose, the hose released and he could not move, hanging from a brake beam as a car rolled. He sustained a skull- and hip-area injury from a bolt, and returned home.
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Newton
Aprio—Yvesterany
EB Krillc
Santa Fe
West Fieth
Kate
Dodge City
Dave
Kansas Towns News Roundup From Statewide Dispatches
In Atchison a prominent local figure Circles a year and dies leaving no funds. Pratt reports the Larned Presbytery closing a three day session with Rev. A F Irwin and Elder J M Lehdigh elected as commissioners to the general assembly. McPherson chosen for the next presbytery meeting. Winfield awaits a full set of imported silver plated instruments for a new military band lineup. Emporia notes a Sons of Veterans staged performance of The Union Spy at the Whitley with vivid Civil War recreations. Leavenworth reports George Dorsey injured in a yard accident while switching a company car. foot and ankle bruised, Dr Sol Phil-Ups attending.
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Pratt
Larned
A. F. Irwin
Hutchinson
J. M. Lehdigh
Spearville
General Assembly
McPherson
Caman
London
England
Emporia
Whitley
Sons of Veterans
Sumter
Leavenworth
George Dorsey
Nesto
Tom
Salter & Tin
Kineto scope fight pictures flop and debts mount
The Evening World reports Kineto scope fight pictures starring Dan Stuart failed to develop, causing financial strain on backers and producers. Busy scenes describe high costs, with press notes citing losses and stakeholders facing mounting bills. A separate item notes Mrs Samuels drilling cast for Leah to Forsaken at the Grand on April 28 for the Orphans' Home benefit.
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New York
Evening World
Fitesimmons-Corbett
Carson
Saga
Dan Stuart
Pilesimimions
Supreme Court Decisions Summarize Kansas County Appeals
The Supreme Court session lists numerous cases from various counties including Riley Butler Woodson Wyandotte Saline Kearney and more. Outcomes show affirmations reversals and writs denied or dismissed across defendants plaintiffs and banks with several mandamus and habeas corpus actions noted.
Fusion Made Permad Senators Form Allied Coalition
Democrats led by Gorman and Senators Conkrell Walthall Jones and Murphy, along with Silver Republicans Canned and Mate, and Populists Allen and Pettsrow, agreed on a permanent coalition at a Washington meeting in Senator Gorman's committee room. The pact aims to shape Senate committees and extend party policies across the country.
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Washington
Senate
Gorman
Capitol
Conkrell
Walthall
Jones
Arkansas
Murphy
Canned
Mate
Allen
Pettsrow
Governor Proclaims Arbor Day for April 20
Governor Leedy issued a proclamation designating Tuesday April 20 as Arbor Day after considering public letters. He had planned to omit the proclamation but yielded to widespread wishes despite concerns over costs and attention to the day as a riot risk.
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Leedy
Weather notes from a breezy April day
A Fine April Sunday reports a promised pleasant outlook from the weather bureau. Prominent districts are under sworn areas and changes are expected tomorrow. In the past four hours Kansas saw local showers and a northwesterly wind blowing at a steady pace.
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Topele
Kasnaie
Sametithus
Warner
Kansas
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia Claims Rapid Relief
An advertisement touts Mystic Cure for rheumatism and neuralgia promising cure in 1 to 3 days. It cites ex-postmaster T. F. Anthony of Promime City Iowa praising the bottle and mentions Switz Holliday druggists at 623 Kansas Avenue Topeka selling it. Also notes a One Minute Cough remedy and a spring travel promo with low rates and dates.
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T. F. Anthony
Promime City
Iowa
Asaya
Holliday
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
G. W. Stanafield
Kansas
Mother Seeks Lost Babe in Heavenly Paradise Encounter
A weary mother arrives at heaven’s gateway and meets an angel who guides her through a garden of paradise. She finds her dearly beloved child and reunites with family, learning that the lost babe awaits her in eternal grace.
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Garden of Paradise
Heaven
Ead
Paradise
Sue
Itinerant preachers and a defiant marriage tale
A fragment from Youth's Companion recalls stern early American gospel workers like Alexander Bolles who traveled on foot or horseback, offering counsel and preaching. A Virginia encounter shows a young Hogariue couple challenging religious and marital norms during a wooded stump sermon.
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Father Hotles
Harseack
Alexander Bolles
Allegheny Mountains
Father Bolles
John Rogers
Virginia
Mun
Father Baltes
Tin
Pavnenaner
Ewing Likely to Get Emporia Post Next Week
A Washington report to the Kansan City Journal says Ewing may receive the Emporia post by early next week after papers were sent to the White House and then returned. Curtis holds a temporary victory as Topeka's representative pressed the post office case, with strong support from Telane and possibly Senator Baker.
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Ewing
Washington
Kansan City Journal
Emporia
Curtis
Topeka
Post Office Department
Uta
White House
Deine
Department
Telane
Kansas
Haker
Chata
Leland
Baker
Wing
Notary's Power Questioned by Supreme Court Ruling
Supreme Court declares law allowing a notary public to commit witnesses for contempt unconstitutional. Case arose from habeas corpus proceedings against G A Huron who refused to testify about the DeBulesicre Odd Fellows home in Franklin County. Huron discharged by decision, Kansans in Washington. April 10 notes include Judge Richards returning home and other local movements. Grain letter from F G Logan discusses wheat market trends and shipments in Chicago and other hubs with price movements and supply estimates.
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Supreme Court
G.A. Huron
Chua Hr. Nettels
Rotary Biblic
Odd Fellows
Franklin County
Kansans
Washington
J. H. Richards
Fort Stott
Wil
Indiana
M.A. Low
Topeka
Cy Deland
Frank Brown
Kaskrus
New York
For Rent and Public Notice Fragments
Fragmented ad notice lists rental property near city and river land parcels for sale. Includes contact at Morrow’s meat market and various misread street names. Court petition and hearing scheduled for Wednesday May 12. The firm name appearing is Arnol and Arnold.
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Gort Boom House
St Monrees
Morrow's
Noreh
Kansas Avenue
Toweka
Kanaan
A. J. Arnol EL C. Arno
Ropeks, Kunsar
Abril
State Journal Claims Circulation Growth and Modern Facilities
The State Journal reports growth from 800 to over 11,000 daily circulation under current management, with an average annual rise. It notes full day leased wire AP service, membership in the A N P A, four Linotypes, a fast Web Perfecting Press, and a three story pressed brick building on Kansas Ave and Eighth St built in 1896.
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State Journal
Associated Press Report
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Great State of
Kansas
Topeka
Lopeka
Kansas Avenue
Eighth St
Aii Yues
Sali Kansas Aye
Fie
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