State House Tale Reveals Just $1.64 in Treasury
A chaotic report traces how A. T. Davie of this city, once a top figure in Kansas state funds, faced scrutiny over per diem and mileage payments. Officials note the treasury held only 1.64 in reserve amid efforts to fund the board and reimburse prior expenses. The episode highlights tension between appropriations and disbursements as auditors seek clarity on state funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL Davie
Kansas
Uhalerian
Board of Putiesee
Hepellwex
Diurwenky
Bom
Davis
Weil
Youngest judge in Wyandotte county described and state university faculty removals
The article profiles a 27-year-old Wyandotte county native named Fischer named as the youngest judge in the state and outlines his free silver stance. It details Professor Dinsmore’s resignation due to a salary cut and lists numerous faculty removals and displacements at the state agricultural college amid political maneuvering surrounding Fairchild and McKinley supporters versus Populists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyandotte County
Fischer
State
Free Silver
Republican
State Agricultural College
Fairchild
F. Tulrehild
LL. D. peGtensur
Lavele
George H. Fartyer
Edwit A. Eppenos
A. Sf
David E. Lance
Erate
Mra
Nellie & Kedzie
Jida K
Winchip
Alexander B. Brown
A. M
John 8. C. Thompson
Francis H. White
A. Bt
Charian
Osorgusoh
M.S
Ae Albert
Nelson
Mayo
DVS
Oscar E
Kmnbeth Nienols
AOS
Julius Z. Willard
Mist Josephine C. Harper
Alice Rupp
Agis
Thomas E. Wil
Julia R. Pearce
B. S
Walechid
Come Ta
McKinley
State University
William Rogers
le. W. Will
Hay Busn
Dinsmors
TW. Dinemore
Will Meet at Austin Friday Hearing On Rate Case
The Interstate Commerce Commission in Austin Texas continues the oral rate case hearing this Friday with Kansans keenly interested. Kansas delegation to attend. Hallroad Commissioners Dillard and Tlawedline and Secretaries H W Porner and Judge David Martin arranged. A five story building at Martin Street and Park Avenue in St Louis was partially destroyed by fire this forenoon causing $70,000 in losses. insured. The building had previously been destroyed by wind last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commseion
Austin
Texas
Hallroad
Dillard
St. Louis
Matin Street
Park Avenue
Orients
Kansas Avenue
North Topeka
Shawnee County
Rey TE Chandler
Mes
Edith L. Peake
Evanmes Beteeetene
Jerman
Walted Presbyterian Church
Huntoorn
Buchanan Street
Carmen
First United Presbytering Churen
Foligwey
WG. Lowry
Slack
JT Bigger
Treasuree
M- Alexander
W. G. Lowry
Fater
H. M. Savage
J. 3
Retay
Amelss ST
J. H
Phansaon
Joan Collins
Collins
Hat Emporium of Topeka Acknowledges Fifteen Years
A Topeka hat shop asserts it has no rival and marks Saturday as Sanner Hat Day in a claim of fifteen years in business. The firm boasts the widest hat selection including Knox New York fats and asserts the lowest prices and dress accuracy praised by magazines nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Knox
New York
America
McNall Wins First In Contempt Case Dismissal Ruling
In the United States circuit court Judge Foster dismissed the contempt suit against Webb McNall, state Insurance Commissioner, while instructing the grand jury to examine the case and return indictments if warranted. The decision barred punishment for contempt but opened the door to possible indictments if evidence showed duress or obstruction of justice by McNall.
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Webb McNall
United States
Foster
McNally
Hillman
Het Wardly
Insurance
McNall
Lewue
Hillmon
Jesus
Mra
Sally F. Hillmon
Court of Aonearth
Stork Yards
W. C. Perry
Poster
Thor
Insurance Companies
McNair
Grand Jury
Topeka Notes and Events Mix Of Church and Public Life
A chaotic page of local notices reports bishops preaching in Oakland and Comcarellia services for Easter, civic meetings at Arion hall, a grand concert at Arion, college societies annual events, and various city happenings. Names include Vincent, Millspaush, Lease, and Knight, along with Topeka figures and organizations.
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Hitlers
Vincent Preeched
Oakland M. En
A. A. Robinson
Maxtfan Central
Ure City
Millspaush
Fellows
Washburn College
Weir
Hantist Chuirchy
McKenairy
Hutchinton
Ladies' Ald Society
The
First Christian Church
Stvinbers 2 Orchestra
Arion
State Board of Railroad Insrocesors
Jonation City
Mary F- Lease
Sevtarm School
Borr
John Ambrose Knight
Christian Church
Imamedia
Nellie McHenry
Iene Cornelnian Warner
Alewer
Dennis Park
Wich
F.C. Bowen
Ncle Caub
Diudsoo's Hall
Arion Society
Mimber
Spéate
Saturnav
Alent
P. J. Coney
Hitstoriand ‘Wociety
Boston
Mre
Js. Mottman
Tenterpsing
Muert
Jor
Breiden- Thal
Topeka
Belvalion Army Hospital Fond Hax
Topels Post
J. &. Caldwell
National Soldiers’ Home
Leavenworth
Samantha C. Ashpols
Cattle theft case sparks Oklahoma requisition
Sheriff James Z. Bishop of Garfield County acted on a governor’s requisition for the arrest and return of Tom Stewart, indicted for grand larceny in cattle theft. Governor Leedy approved the requisition and Bishop proceeded to Kingman to take charge of Stewart, who had been jailed there last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Z. Bishop
Garfield County
Oklahoma
Tom Stewart
Leedy
Sherif Bishop
Kingman
Stewart
Insurance Agent Denies Merger Claim In New York Firm
Mrs Jane L Stanford denies a tale that Peuma harmed her spouse by ignoring her in a New York company he is connected with likely seeking $100000. The report frames the agent’s denial amid a San Francisco context dated April 12.
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Jane L. Stanford Ee
Peuma
New York Company
Beloved Clergy, Civic Figures Span East Kansas News
The article recounts Episcopal church events at Lawrence with Dean Ayres and Bishop Millapaugi, a Shawvsee County Republican club meeting, and remarks on candidates Wy E B Sterne and others. It notes a near accident involving Harry Nathanson near the Throop hotel, and details the Stanton funeral and Grace Cathedral rites with Col Stanton and visiting poet J Edmond Vs Codke.
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Ely
T& Gs
State University At
Lawrence
Dean Ayres
Episcopal Church
Conrad Ie Badjertice
Millapaugi
Shawsee County
Republican Club
Hr. Greenwood
Dennis Hope
Harry Nathanson
Third End
Kansas Avenue
Norm Torpeka
Stanton
Grace Cschedral
Marshall
la Grace Cathedral
Dean
Aeston Wes
Toa
Mar Panic Forges
Bodker
Washington
Convict Excursion Moves Prisoners From Michigan City to Jeffersonville
In a highly secret transfer, 251 prisoners from Michigan City were sent to Jeffersonville by train, with 350 inmates arriving here. Guards removed weapons and barred exit, as prisoners were riveted in shackles and escorted by ten guards and trustees aboard nine cars.
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Michigan City
Jeffersonville
Jeffersonyil
Milla Company A
Indianapolis
Cois
Remarkable Monon excursion uses strict safety prep
The Monon officials prepared an extraordinary journey by rail with careful track inspection from Jeffersonville to the route ahead. Train operations were tightly controlled under trainmaster F W Quimby with veteran crew ready to respond, and Governor Mount allowed crossing rules to ensure uninterrupted movement.
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Monon
Jeffersonville
Jewelry Robbery Reported at Kansas Avenue Rooms
Police investigated a Saturday afternoon robbery at upper rooms on S23 Kansas avenue where Mrs. William Hall Jenkins found her jewelry missing and later discovered parts of it hidden. The case prompted a search and notes about prior safekeeping.
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S23
Kansas Avenue
William Hall Ton~kins
Hallson
Shawnee County
William Hall Jenkins
Katisay Avenue
Washburn; Druc
Mrs. Jenkins
Whist Club Topeka Game Captains Named For Team Aids
The Topeka whist club plans a game tomorrow with A D Washburn and A L Murphy as captains for opposing sides. The event aims at orderly play while members enjoy winter entertainment and social sport. Gov Morrill chair moves noted. Dixon Keansac City to have it for baby Morrill grandchild. Store robbed at Alma. jewelry and clothing stolen. window damaged during break in.
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Topeka
Aelock
A. D. Washburn
A. L. Murphy
East
Munch
Morrill
Leedy
Dixon Keansac
Gov. Morrill
Colored Boy Fined In Petit Larceny Case
Walter Dupree, a colored boy, pleaded guilty in district court to petit larceny for breaking into a Santa Fe freight car. Judge Hazen fined him $50, with work at the county jail to cover the amount.
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Charles Growale
Mise Merjorie Mullin
Lancoln
W.d. Black
Santa Fe
Chicago
Jamnor
Peiketal Paseover
Exak
Hresential
Chetapy
Patriarchs of
America
Leonore Welsh
Rilward Welch
Tokeaverth
AWS
Wolcott
General Western
Standard Oil Company
Vivichinesa
Topeke
Etate Chtainet
Walter Atkigeon
Hordette
Thimi Atkinwin
Cne
Craiger
Gistrint
Wolf Pack
Ainge
Dey Turner
Topeka
FA Manele Ind
United States
Dein Marshall
Wiliam Franklin
Gham
Justice Graver
Arion Society
Welch
Belle Withacns
Shorey
Gaughion
Dolman
Uts
Walter Dupree
Judee Hazen
Moody viewed by Ingersoll as earnest yet credulous
In a feature on Moody, Ingersoll describes the evangelist as a good man rich in absurdities and credulity. He argues Moody’s creed and methods rely on miracle and emotion, while noting potential reform and misgivings about underlying spiritual motives.
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Ingersoll
Dwight L. Minds
Caladiel Beyeetwodl
Mr. Meusty
Toby Bell
Moody
Mweuotine
Miley
Mr. Mowly
Spurie Paalma
Mikady
Moody on Ingehsonl and the Interview Tells of Moody's Advice to an Evangelist
The article mixes sermon notes from Lois Moody and Corbett with a report on Lincoln J. Curler's Heart of Chicago, including performances at Carter theater and a note on Aubrey Beardsley entering Catholic church life. It mentions Friderichsruhe health updates and Beardsley’s Catholic conversion amid a broader list of theater and public notices.
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Beenery
Lincoln J. Curler
Chicago
Crawfora Opera Histomerrog
Carter
Jin
South Business District
Lake Michigan
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Mitr Krapotkine
Imperial
Peinantie
Somialdarn
Green
Jongtien Wu
Dun
Westey
Walpole
Ethi Pal Socialien
Legialathen Party
Pepples
Banaas City
Kan
Teedy
Ont
New Courte
Agricultural College
M'Nall
Judge Foster
Oase
95C Palace
Kansas Ave
Ibagh
Guettel
Ster
Gray Son
Bencn Cokirg
Annall
Scotch’ Pakis Sr
Ken
Nsusky
Wales
Cneice
Medah
Gaylord
Barcley
Toothaker
Ladd
Wrandytte County
W. H. Toothaker
Kansas City
Kind Asylum
W. G. ‘Todd
Wichita
Alma
Bimon
Barinara
Moody ON
Ingehsonl
Lois
Tobert
Iayrereoil
SR Corbett
Mala the Evangelist
Geney
Aubrey Beardsley
Rivieril
Blamarck
Freiderichsruhe
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