Judge Foster On Duty At U S District Court
The United States District Court convened with Judge Foster presiding. The docket includes four men from Manhattan charged with robbing Fort Riley personnel, forging currency, and a Fort Riley soldier charged with murder, with Topeka trial slated for June. Powter will focus on ruling on motions as cases on the criminal docket advance.
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United States District Court
Strand
Manhat
Fort Kiley Wee
Tesch
Fort Kiley
Topeka
Bse Powter
Polish Church Riot Sparks Violence and Damage
In April a riot outside a Polish church on Pleyster Street near Broadway erupted with stones and window damage. Police intervened after a clash split the Polish Roman church, threatening the new structure and prompting talk of resignation as a bishop and heightened tension around a planned Wednesday dedication.
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Pleyter Street
Broadway
Sunmoun
Burton Conservative Seeks Slow War Policy for Cuba
Local discussion favors Provident McKinney's cautious stance on Cuba and war avoidance. Burton quotes advocate restraint, arguing commercial interests would prosper in peace while war harms many, and notes doubts about Spain’s cruelties and American engagement. An ad for Ko-Te-Mac pain cure appears at end.
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McKiniey
Provident McKinney
Askes
J. M. Iurton
Athpne
Birton
Mpi
McKkinsey
Cuba
Spain
Social and Personal Notes From Topeka and Vicinity
Topeka society items list weekly gatherings and visits. Recipients include Terpsichorean club at Hudson’s hall, Masband’s Recreation club, LA We whist club, Alphoa whist club, and various hostesses. Multiple receptions, entertainments, and personal visits across Topeka, Potwin, Leavenworth, and Kansas City are noted, with names of clubs, hosts, and guests. The column also records recent travels, card parties, and ongoing social arrangements among local residents and visitors.
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Terpsichorean Club
Hudson's Hall
Masband’s Recreation
Jude
W. A Johnston
L. S. Ferry
Alphoa
W. J. Rad
Eugene Ware
Wlc. Campbell
Wotans Club
C. S. Baker
Mudie Eya
Mire
Potwin
Eleanor Werk
Western Borosis
W. C. Campbell
Ates
W. Whitchell
Caro Penfield
Modern Literature Club
Harmony Hall
Vespuccian
Elist
Mra Clewant Smith
IY Polk Street
Palday
Topeka
Hab House
Hadson's Ball
Topeka Boy in Dangerous Condition at Fort Madison Hospital
Harry Martin III son of RG Martis of Topeka is dangerously ill with appendicitis and pneumonia at the Banta Fr hospital Fort Madison Ia A consultation is held today with Dr J B Easter chief surgeon Santa Fe and Dr L H Munn of Topeka present Martin is an assistant pharmaciat at Santa Fe dispensary in Chicago School of Medicine and Surgery Topeka meeting this evening at A Co U Wo hall 733 Kansas avenue Dr Schenck will read a paper and Dr Agnes Wallace will report a case
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Topeka
Fort Madison Hospital
Harry Martin
RG. Martis
Banta Fr
Fort Madison
J. B. Easter
Santa Fe
Br. L. H. Munn
Martin
Santa Fe Dispensary
Chicago
Gillaly Named Clerk In General Land Office at Guthrie
Local note reports B Gillaly former stenographer for the railroad commission under Morrill appointed as clerk in the general land office at Guthrie with a salary of 200 dollars yearly. Weather outlook from TH Jennings predicts rain before tomorrow morning and cloudy on Tuesday with showers. last night temperature 41 degrees. City schools to close tomorrow afternoon in honor of SC Miller, a school board member who died Tuesday morning.
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Hk. B. Gillaly
Morrill
General Land
Guthrie
TH. Jennings
SC. Aliller
One Sanaa
Siewite
Beld
Compromise Cuba policy debate aims for universal Senate backing
A Senate committee drafts a compromise on recognizing Cuba's government, seeking broad cross party support. The measure endorses Cuban independence while avoiding immediate war end steps, hoping to unite lawmakers and expedite action once a consensus emerges.
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Cuba
Htas
Thte
Aoting
Senate
Senators divided over president message on Cuban rights
Washington April 11 The president’s message drew mixed reaction with many senators delaying judgment to study the document. Critics say it does not go far enough to recognize Cuban rights while some conservatives approve. Notable remarks come from Foraker and Miller as Manila dispatches report Philippine insurgence actions and Cuban battle details.
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Washington
Foraker
Fobois
Milla
Dem
Maine
Colom
Hep
Senate
Plot to Kill Consul General Lee Rumored in Havana
April 11 report from Havana via Key West describes Cuban arrests around Vidano and Catans fortress. Spaniards claim a plot to assassinate United States Consul General Lee while others allege Cuban prisoners acted as U S government spies. The Spanish government shows heightened alarm and measures.
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Havana
Key West
Arolas
Vidano
Catanss
United States
Lee
U S Consul in Philippines Resigns From Manila Post
A dispatch from Sanit, capital of the Philippines, confirms that the United States Consul to Manila has left his post. The report notes the move followed by discussions on duties and credit for actions against an unspecified foe.
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U. S
Philippines
Madrid
Sanit
Philipine Islands
Manila
Trial of Col Warner in Baxter Springs Bank Case
Bank Commissioner Brethenthalch testifies in Columbus as witness in the case against Colored Alexander Warner president of the defunct Baxter Springs State Bank. The bank closed over a year ago and deposition holders charged him with accepting deposits while insolvent. Warner, a prominent Hematbalicanof southern Kansas, allegedly used Mexican dollars in campaign speeches during the first Puunpulen era.
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Baxter Springs Bank
Brethenthalch
Columbus
Kan
Alexaner Warner
Baxter Springs State Bank
Baxter Springs
Mreidesthal
Warner
Bansis
President's message referred to foreign relations committee
Washington April 1 The president's message was referred to the committee on foreign relations by each house of Congress.
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Washington
Committee On Foreign Relations
House of Soneress
Halifax Items and Theater News From Sunday Dawn
United States cruisers San Francisco and New Orleans arrive in Halifax A Grobem Eurie company to perform a four man engagement at Crawford theater this week A performance titled A Rioddike Rotranve to be shown tonight A Union Pacific timetables feature eight twenty a m departure for Kansas City and an afternoon return option A. Proudft of Oskelooxa Ta dies at five oclock am brother A. Proudnt travels to Town for his brother's worsening condition Emma of this city injured in Dawsonity Alaska while inspecting claims A Marquis dies in a bicycle accident in London A Philadelphia man describes a grave robbery hoax and electric doctors relief. Union Pacific 8:20 a m train for Kansas City and the Limited schedule details provided.
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Halifax
N. S
United States
San Francisco
New Orleans
Grobem Eurie Company
Crawford
A. Proudfit
Oskelooxa
Flo
A. J. Proudfit
A. Proudnt
Yespongetow Tehieram
Emma 1
Dawsonity
Alaska
wHlie
Daves
Pebruery
Commissioner Breidenthal Issues Immediate Bank Financial Statement Call
Kansas Bank Commissioner Breidenthal orders all banks in Kansas to file financial statements within ten days, detailing capital, assets, real estate, investments, and liabilities as required by the 1897 banking law. He warns that noncompliance jeopardizes a bank’s franchise and authority, urging private banks to incorporate.
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Breidenthal
Kansas
Corporation of Art
Aud Bank
Emporia Party Member Dies In Chilkoot Snow Slide
Emporia telegram reports Capt AG Larkin learning Mar John Morgan died in a Chilkoot pass snow slide while others reached the summit and camped. Morgan reportedly returned to leave a letter for home as other party members proceed south to Seattle. Two letters from Harry Lakin reached Emporia groups today.
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Emporia
Larkin
Connoyer Bros
Seattle
John Morgan
Chilkoot Pass
Morgan
Pases
Harry Lakin
Gasoline Safety Advice After Topeka Tragedy at 444 Park Street
Fire Marshal George Wilmarth warns about gasoline stove leaks and improper handling after Mrs. Miller died in a Sunday morning blaze at 444 Park Street. He urges outside tank placement, instant repair, and opening doors and windows if a gasoline odor is detected. A separate note reports the Eastern Star lodge installation at the Masonic hall in North Topeka with twenty charter members chaired by Helena Farnsworth.
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George Wilmarth
Park Street
8. C. Miller
Topeka
Wimarth
Masonic Hall
North Topeka
Order of the Eastern Star
Helena Farnsworth
Helena
Order
Eastern Star
Beulah
North Topeka notices and local business ads update
Local North Topeka items note bakery specials at Courtney's and wall paper from Cromwell Jeffers. Missing persons and community notices include church events and school news, with social updates on Miss Annie Nystrom and Mrs. Isabel. County business and Knights Templar services dominate the day’s civic notices.
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Gem Bakery
Courtney's
N. T
Cromwell & Jeffers
Crommett
Joe Jeffers
Giles
Biue
SS North Kansas
Yenur
Annie Nystrom
Lindshoro
W. W. Crittenden
Chicago
Ph. Danielson
Kansas
Mabel
Efe Wright
Lyndon
Needle Ten Society
Lou Holman
Holman
Ladies’ Guild of
The
Church of the Good Shepherd
A. A. Rowley
Emily C. Hart
C. F. Bridge
Osage County
Isabel
Kansas City
Union Pacific
Lida G. Frow
Ottawa Republican
Kansas Women's Press Nation
Woodford
Central Avenue
A. 5
Embree
Kansas Avenue M. E
Lillie Bryan
McNoun
Ina Colburn
Ethel
Taveret
Harry Sims
Sims
Topeka
Knights Templar Commandery
North Baptist Church
Laurent and
Harrison Street
Sir John G. Mayer
Hey
W. B. Hutchinson
W. M. van Ness
Knights
Masonic Hall
Marshalls
William Green
Jackson Street
Green
E. S. van Clesve
Kansas Avenue
Mr. van Cleave
van Cleave
Burt
Myttle Miller
Mrs. van Cleave
Polk Street
Wheat Market Slumps Amid Bearish Crop Outlook
Wheat opened weak and declined as traders expected a bearish government crop report. July futures fell to near 60 1/2 cents, with selling pressure from shorts and last week buyers who had covered. Corn and oats followed wheat lower on favorable weather and weak demand. provisions and hogs also traded lower while cattle showed mixed receipts and prices. Northern receipts were moderate, with a 4 million bushel drop in visible supply foreseen. Kansas City Livestock Market reports mixed activity with steady to lower cash bids and cautious buying across hogs and cattle.
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Broomhalls
Ste
Maylard
W A Michael Commission and Local Bank Ad In Kansas City
An advertising notice from W A Michael Commission at 110 West Sixth Ave offers grain provisions and stock trading through principal exchanges with direct wires and prompt execution. It notes a quiet service and reasonable margins. The piece also references Central National Bank of Kansas City with a Kansan City office and a Best Change building, asserting same service and responsibility.
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Central National Bas Bank
National “Bank
Kanes City
Kansan
Ghange
Kaneas Cie
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