Topeka tale of alleged charity board corruption exposed
A Topeka man claims the state administration plans to jail every member of the Populist board of charities. John England Challenor, the new state accountant, reports suspected misappropriation at the insane asylum, citing invoices for 1000 pounds of coffee paid but only 600 pounds delivered, with freight records showing 600 pounds transported. He also alleges shortfalls in tea and other foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Board of Charities
John England Challenor
Topeka Insane Asylum
Challenor
State Board of Charities
M. Challener
Challener
Tele
Emigration Row Over Guatemala Colony Ends
Indianapolis figure d. Conrad Bray sought details from American minister P. M. B. Young after rumors of a 140 man Guatemala emigrant colony. Young confirms the ministerial interviews were false and Guatemala offers meager inducements. colony to be abandoned per his advice.
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Inptasarotse
Intl
Gostemala
Indianapolis
D. Conrad Bray
P. M. B. Young
Guatemala
Bray
Minnetonka Goes Dry Ahead of Spring Navigation
Mryxxavous Minn April 34 The Minnetonka Navigation Company faces delay as boats refuse to move from St Albans bay with lakeside levels dropping. Officials fear spring rise may not occur soon enough to reach normal depths. water stands 24 inches below the bench mark while several vessels sit high and dry at winter moorings including the City of St Louis, the Lotus, and the Saucy Kate.
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Mryxxavous
Minn
Mfinnetonka Navigation Company
St. Alban's Bay
St Louis
Panther Photographer Keys the Everglades Photo Grab
Prof Cory of Field Columbian Museum in Chicago chased two Florida panthers south of Pann Beacon. After a fierce fight he aimed to photograph the animal on a live oak limb but the panther struck, destroying the camera and injuring him. Two hunting dogs were killed in the melee. An older hunter killed the panther with a throw as Cory was mauled. Mrs James dies of pusumania at Murray Hill house.
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Cory
Wield Museum
Chicagas & Narrow Escape
Pann Beacon
Fla
Cbr
Field Columbian Museum of Chicago
Florida
Jerry Simpson A Farmer In Modern Life In Kansas
Jerry Simpson and Mrs Simpson are described settling into farming life at Lopes Kansas on April 11. Newspaper notes his return to rural routines, shop interactions in Medicine Lodge, and public perception of his finances amid claims of a $500 mortgage and rumors of lender pressures.
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Mrs. Simpson
Lopes
Kan
Jerry Simpson
Mrs Simpson
Mra Simpson
Medicine Lodge
Iit
Outlaws Clash With U S Marshals in Oklahoma Fight
Two bandits killed in a daylight battle after marshals tracked them to a deserted ranch seventy miles northwest of Kansas City. One marshal, Moore, is wounded in the shoulder. Dead outlaws to be identified and brought here tonight.
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U. & Marshals
Kansas
Sheir
Moore
Express Wagon Hold Up Near Cripple Creek
In Carrie Creek Colorado on April 11 two men overpowered driver Robert Stith of the Midland express wagon, seized a $16,000 express package, and escaped on horseback after boarding two miles from the city.
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Cripple Creek
Carrie Creek
Colo
Midland Express
Midland Terminal Railroad
Grassy
Robert Stith
The Bowery Name Controversy Moves Aldermen
A group with shops along the Bowery seeks a name change by the board of aldermen citing the street's bad reputation. They compare past and present business, claiming a fifty percent decline, and anticipate opposition to the proposal.
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Yous
the Bowery
Bowery
Fell Down the Shaft at Capital Injures Two People
Charles H Teainer of the Capital fell about fourteen feet in an elevator shaft last night. He was unconscious on discovery and remained so most of the night, later improving. At noon he was moved to 1267 Lane Street. The incident appeared to involve head and shoulder injuries with possible skull fracture, now considered not serious. A separate report notes burglaries at F E Bowersock residence on West Pinckney Street, entry likely Sunday or Monday, valuables taken while residents were away.
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Charles H. Teainer
Charlan H. Treiner
Big Home
Lane Street
Bowernock
Lawrence
F. E. Bowersock
West Pinckney Street
Bowercock
Mr. Bowersock
Major
L UO
Pickering
Olathe
Local notes on deaths and events in San Diego area
Captain G Parke learns of his brother's death. Dr A Embree pastor of First M E Church is homebound at Seventh and Taylor. D R Hite returns from LaCrosse Kansas after arguing a motion before Judge Andrews in an insurance case. John L Guy succeeds A F Chesney as justice of the peace and will run at 607 Kansas Avenue. The West Side Gin Club holds Friday afternoon shoot at 7 with Michaelson offering a free glass ball shooting exhibition on the grounds.
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G. Parke
San Diego
A. 5 Embree
M. E
Seventh
Taylor
Woeet
Michaelson
Creck
Sist
Why is Meat Higher Secretary Morton Inquiry Begins Today
Secretary Morton starts an inquiry to determine if a combination of meat prices exists and to identify factors behind any rises. Officials aim to uncover price drivers and assess market coordination or speculation impacting meat costs.
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Morton
Is It A Cattle Trust Asks for Data on Cattle Sold
Secretary of Agriculture Morton ordered an inquiry into rising beef prices querying if any unlawful combinations exist. He requests detailed reports from stockyard receipts and prices at Omaha, Kansas City, East St. Louis, and Chicago for January through March, plus historical comparisons and cautions to agents to gather reliable data.
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Washaton
Morton
Heon
Bureau of Annual
Parnish
Omaha
Kansas City
East St. Louis
Chicago
Ioii
Kansan City
Bureau Ol Animal Industry
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Mrs Vanderbilt Objects to Nude Art at Newport Villa
Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt orders decor changes at her Newport villa removing nude figures from interior walls. Despite the artistic merit, the furnishings now feature draped figures including a billiard room design showing an unclad woman with children clinging to her, to spare offense.
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Mra
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Newport
Dirs
Vanderbilt
Superstitious Fans Await April 12 Conjunction
Pious readers fearfully watch for heavenly alignments on April 12 at 8:20 p.m. Central time Jerusalem time marking a rare solar event last seen at Calvary. Observers note the eclipse dates March 10 and Good Friday April 12 imply a 69 day span and a 69th jubilee in the millennial cycle, intensifying awe and dread.
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Jerusalem
Calvary
Moses
Senator Hui Willo Aims to Repeal Income Tax Next Congress
Washington April 11 Senator David B Ull says he will offer a bill in the senate to repeal the income tax as soon as the forty fourth congress convenes He argues the Supreme Court decision has emasculated the measure and left no title to it to commend itself to the American people and that Congress will remove the tax from statute books.
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Hui Willo
Wasstseron
Senate
David Buul
Supreme Court
Congress
Santa Fe Reorganization Plan Outlined in Nutshell
American and European bondholders reached a plan for Santa Fe's reorganization. Stockholders would be assessed 10 per share, receive new common stock at par and preferred stock for the assessment, totaling about 19 million dollars. Bondholders are to be assessed 8 percent while many stockholders may fail to pay, risking foreclosure and sale unless the exchange proceeds.
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Santa Fe
Sewa Tech
Economy Makes Trouble Over Shared Well Fight
Charles Stone and Joe Adams clash over a single shared well on North Jackson Street used by several houses. The dispute escalates to assault with a neck yoke and a knife, leaving Stone with facial cuts and Adams wounded. Constable Delaney Wilkerson arrested Stone for assault and battery. Stone released on own recognizance to court next week.
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Charles Stone
Joe Adams
John Firey
Jackson Street
Mr. Firey
Stone
Imad
Adams
Adama
Delaney Wilkerson
Justice Furry
Adonis
Bird's Two Deputies Added to City Attorney's Staff
City Attorney W A Bird appoints W L Jamison and L M Greenwood as deputy city attorneys. Greenwood named permanent. Jamison to handle general legal matters. Jamison, a prominent colored man, to gain recognition. Greenwood to act as prosecuting attorney in police court. Deputy pay set at 75 dollars monthly to be shared.
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W. J. Jamison
L. M. Greenwood
W. A. Bird
W. L Jamison
L M. Greetwood
Greenwood
Jamison
dJamigon
End Igla
Topeks
Oscar Wilde and Taylor brought to Bow Street Court
Crowds gathered as Oscar Wilde and Alfred Taylor appeared on remand at Bow Street police court in London. Wilde looked worn yet dignified, while Taylor appeared indifferent. Lawyers delayed proceedings, signaling a potentially protracted examination on serious misdemeanors. Elsewhere, Kossuth’s son elected to the Hungarian Reichstag and a cotton mill shutdown occurred after a smallpox scare.
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Rexljaca
Loxpon
Bow Street
Oscar Wilde
Alfred Taylor
Marie
Wilde
Old Bailey
Marquis of Queensberry
Favior
Edward Clarks
Taylor
Chicago independence plan seeks Cook County self government
A Green County legislator proposes a joint resolution to sever Cook County from Illinois and form a Cook County general assembly. The plan would create a five member Supreme Court, move criminals to county institutions, and require two thirds from both houses for passage.
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Sremerseen
Jones
Green
Cook County
Chicago
Ulinuis
Currage
Beneft
General Assembly
Supreme Court
Llimois
Committee On Judiciary
Miss Mamie Powderly Appointed Private Secretary
Miss Mamie Powderly of Randolph Massachusetts has been named private secretary to Lady Henry Somerset. She served as stenographer during Lady Henry’s tour of the United States and returns to England with her.
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Missy Powderly
Mamie Powderly
Randolph, Mass
Henry Somerset
Miss Powderly
Lady Henry
England
Fooled the Suffragists in Illinois Hearing Distracts
Representatives of the Illinois State Woman cascare association spoke before the house committee on elections as they prepared to Decatur for the annual session. Mrs Holmes led a lengthy address with Marian Washburn Metzger and Lizzie Leng among others. After speeches, Catherine Waugh McCullough led the group in America and Nearer My God to Thee as Captain Farrell led a march, then the committee postponed action on the bill for a week.
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Illinois State Woman Cascare Association
Decatur
Holmes
Marian Washburn
Chicago
Metzger
Malin
Lizzie Leng
Barry
Catherine Waugh McCullough
Captain Farrell
America
Parrell
Thea
Careless Driver Kills Six-Year-Old Milton Summers
Milton Summers aged six, son of mail carrier Charles Summers, was run over by a one horse wagon from J Thomas planing mill driven by Harry Barnes as he played marbles near 917 North Jackson Street. He died this morning from internal injuries after being struck in front of his home. The driver stopped, the wagon had no box, and witnesses described the act as careless. An inquest was deemed unnecessary. Summers would have turned six next June. The incident occurred at 5 PM yesterday.
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Milton Summers
Charles Summers
North Side
North Jackson Street
J. Thoms
Harry Barnes
Carrer Bailey
Dhilton Summers
FIVE TERMS OF PEACE REPORTED BETWEEN JAPAN AND CHINA
An official statement lists five terms under negotiation. They call for Korea independence, permanent Formosa cession to Japan, a 300 million tael indemnity, permanent Port Arthur occupation, and a new treaty opening inland China to commerce. The tael is valued in Chinese currency and treated as silver money.
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Japan
Chine Wasuisetos
China
Korea
Formosa
Port Arthur
Sfth
Fire at Col Rossingtons upper room causes light damage
Fire lit in an upper story at 916 Monroe Street last evening damaged the room and caused smoke injuries to nearby apartments. W. H.ene's residence suffered, with $500 estimated loss by Chief Wilmarth as firefighters confined the blaze to one room using only the chemical engine. Migs Hossington was home alone and alerted the authorities. Congressman Dans Broderick of the Flint district visited Topeka briefly en route to Kansas City, meeting Congressman Curtis to discuss federal matters.
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W. H.ene
Monroe Street
Dra
Migs Hossington
Wilmarth
Broderick
Dans Broderick
Fliat
Topeka
Iolton
Kuneas City
Curtis
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