Enoch Elected Police Judge Faces Hefty Legal Challenge
Wichita Kansas April 17 Enoch elected police judge at city election a week ago but Judge Mighell appointed by Mayor Kors last July refuses to relinquish office. City Attorney Adams says the law provides no clear method for selecting a police judge in cities like Wichita and Enoch may hold until a court decision. Enoch, backed by Republicans, won by 1896 votes in 1900 fusion ticket fight and has appealed to district court.
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Wichita
Kan
E Enoch
Jucee Mighell
Kors
Leedy
Amudney Cate
Katina
Mitchell
Ross
Adams
Biktern
Enoch
District Court
Murderous Tramp Shocks Ohio Farm Home
A tramp forced entry at a farm near South Charleston, Ohio, shot Mrs. James Hunteier four times in front of her children. The attacker, Karl Leickman, fled to London then Washington Court House to escape a lynch mob, confessing to the crime and alleging motives of robbery. the sheriff reported the victim is dying and the case stirred guarded enforcement as authorities sought mob protection.
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South Charleston
James Hunteier
Mis Puarpess
Jeffersonville
London
Karl Leickman
Hutsler
Lodon
Washington Court House
Wilson
Bushnell
Wilsons
Hutster Tesott
Leicknan
Sherif Witson
Hutsier
Mirmie
Kaiser Plans Berlin Provincial Reform Says He Will Split City
Berlin reports an Associated Press source quotes a gentleman in the emperor's entourage stating the emperor will form the aborning Berlin province by abolishing city self government. The plan would divide the metropolis into sub districts with royal officials administering each, seen as curbing unchecked urban growth.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Herr Kierschine
Ban on married teachers by Pennsylvania board
Philadelphia report says the state board resolves to give unmarried women the first chance for teaching posts. The resolution states that married women's applications will not be considered while unmarried women are available, affecting schools under the board’s jurisdiction.
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Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Wages Raised Again at Pennsylvania Iron Firms
The Lebanon area reports second wage hikes of 10 percent, with the Pennsylvania Bolt and Nutworks and East Lebanon Iron announcing increases effective May 1. Lebanon Manufacturing also raises laborer wages by 10 percent. In Pottsville region, Potts Bros Iron and Glasgow Iron tower works notify workers of daily pay rise from 3.50 to 2.75 dollars? Adjusted wording reflects source.
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Pennsylvania Iron Company
Lebanon
Pennsylvania Bolt and Nutworks
East Lebanon Iron Company
Lebanon Manufacturing Company
Pottstown
Puddiers
Potts Bros. Iron Company
Tower Works
Glasgow Iron Company
National anti trust league forms in St Louis
A new national anti trust league appears in St Louis with 15000 members locally and 25000 countrywide. The plan offers members a per cent discount when trading only in goods not made by trusts, issuing coupons redeemable at headquarters to support independent merchants and manufacturers. The aim is to promote anti trust products and curb great trade combines.
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St Louis
Walue
St. Louis
League
Thompson
Mer~chant
Justin McCarthy III in Hospital for Eye Surgery
New York today reports historian Justin McCarthy III is confined in a private hospital at the seaport town of Marseath. He has undergone a preliminary operation for cataracts in one eye and will receive further treatment for about six weeks. He plans to return to parliamentary duties after recovery.
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New York
Trish
Justin McCarthy
Marseath
Work Stops At Waco Union Labor Action Spreads
In Waco Texas on April 12 the Carpenters union led a strike for higher wages and shorter hours. Nonunion workers refused to toil on building sites, prompting contractors to meet demands. Some resumed work as the dispute spread with talk of further union involvement.
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Waco
Tex
Carpentiers
Batne
Sapence
Stech Rases
Dmutiers
Agsuening Ineskide
Etersl
Stella disaster survivor limp to safety after 15 hours at sea
London reports a Stella disaster incident with survivors rescued after 15 hours afloat on an overturned boat. Survivors were sent to destinations as reporters avoided naming companions. One man refused to provide details, saying he did not know.
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London
Stella
Enelishmen
Money in Madrid Shows Prosperity Amid Reverses
From Madrid comes a report that the city is flush with money as Cuban arrivals bring gold taps and shopkeepers and theaters profit. Building operations are in full swing and the country is prospering despite recent reverses. The sentiment favors an American defeat by the Filipinos and even leading statesmen quietly admire the United States’ difficult task.
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Spain
Madrid
Cuba
Theatera
Mayor Drew Rules Out Mass City Empl oyee Removals
Topeka mayor says he will not fire a large number of city workers. He plans only changes where the city service can be improved and will not replace competent officials with less experienced applicants. He stresses he will act with the whole city in mind and seeks to understand who are competent before making moves.
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Topska
Drew
Belne
Topekan
Peura
Topeka
Army reorganization and volunteer mustering plans amid peace talks
Washington April 12 A War Department order outlines a broad reorganization of the army as most volunteer major generals are to be discharged with staff changes and paymaster cuts. Otis Shafter Lewton and MacArthur will retain some commands, while new major generals may be added. Muster-out procedures depend on the president’s peace proclamation, with many volunteers to receive back pay and allowances. some may remain in service if they reenlist individually, and pay reductions are anticipated for regulars.
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War Department
Army
Otis
Shafter
Lewton
MacArthur
Generale Wade
Wilsor
Lee
Wheeler
Tates
Younr
Gha
Philippines
List Congress
Phiippines
Howe
Municipal Gas Plan Urges City Ownership of Gas Plants
Mayor Van Week asks New York's municipal assembly to grant statutory authority to establish and run a city gas plant. He cites successful examples in other cities and Europe and argues ownership would profit the city while keeping gas prices around 70 cents per thousand feet. He urges authorization to acquire existing plants by purchase or condemnation.
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New York
van Week
Municipal Assembly
City of
Sap— Sing Gaa
Ta le
Europe
Punatrurt
Cut Off The Queues War Looting in Manila Invasion
Washington reports incoming Manila malls bring stories linked to the war between United States Troops and insurgents. General MacArthur launches first north onslaught as insurgent strongholds fall. Chinese looting worsens, with attackers cutting queues from captured looters.
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Washington
Manila
United States
Mac
Arthur Jed
Lwnele
Thompson Bros Furniture Stock Promises Wide Spring Selection
Thompson Bros. Furniture promotes a large varied stock of new spring furniture and decor. Prices span from $1.98 to $100.00 for hats racks to bedrooms and couches, with a wide range of cabinets tables and rockers offered. Immense spring importation of mats now arriving.
Topeka Major Alumni Baseball Game Set for June 6
The State University baseball team will host an alumni game at McCookield Field on June 6. Capt. Curry leads the Topeka alumni squad featuring Curry, Boon, Sherman, and Lawrence Chamberlain among others. The Kansas City pitcher Gear and Texas’ Mitchell are listed with other players including Kelsey from Minneapolis in the lineup.
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Lawnm
Cirry
Topeka
Curry
Etcher
Boon
Adrian Sherman
Lawrence Chamberlain
Feta
H. B. Kooreboo
Gear
Kansas City
Ateht
Mitchell
Texas
Kelsey
Minneapolis
Barred from lodge clash in Wichita April night
In Wichita, April 12, Pleasant Lodge Modern Masons faced a confrontation as about sixty members arrived while a rival group outside tried to force entry. Police withdrew after threats. internal suspensions and a split within the order led to a rival lodge being organized.
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Wichita
Kan
Pleasant Lodge
Tontes
America
E J. Meng
Cave
Flo
Trish
Knights of Pythies
Cousty Superin
Jendert Cuville
Furnish
Omcer Derr
Prof. Benning
Risa
Cvormer Stanley
Spanish coins found in courtyard during 18th century haul
A Cuban courtyard stake off yielded Spanish gold pieces dated from 174 to 1805 valued at 806 dollars after a soldier uncovered them while tidying the castle yard. In London Sir Thomas Esmond suggests county councils send two delegates to form a People’s Parliament in Dublin. In Sardinia, French Italian flotilla celebrations include music and flags as royalty arrive. later, American Steam Laundry advertises services at 12 West Seventh Street.
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Apel
Matanzys Yestering
London
Thomas Henry Gratton Esmond, Bart
West
Kerry
Dublin
Cagliari
Island of Sardinia
Marseillaise
Italien National
American Steam Laundry
West Seventh Street
Telephone
Generous Citizen Offers Kenosha City Hall Plan
Kenosha Wisconsin April 12 G Sim mons proposes a citizen offer to build a city hall at roughly twenty five thousand dollars or two hundred thousand. The plan includes fireproof vaults for public records to prevent further losses. No council time to decide on the erection approach yet.
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Kenosha
Wis
G. Simmons
Ur Siamens
Elmmons
A Dewey Letter on Filipinos and Loyal Labor
Washington April 12 Admiral Dewey writes to Secretary Long on Filipino capabilities and native service under US protection. Manila February 23 1899 account notes natives employed at Cavite station and as laborers mechanics tugs and laylocks amid hostilities. It cites intimidation and forced impressment and comments on Aguinaldo government as a military despotism.
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Long
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Manila
Cavittens~val
Peeret Toy
United States
Coul
Aguindo
Sunday Passenger Train To Run Between Herington And Hutchinson
The Rock Island plans a Sunday passenger service from Herington to Hutchinson after May 7. It will link at Herington with the Topeka daily at 1 PM and reach Hutchinson by 7:10 PM. The return will depart Hutchinson at 2:10 AM, connecting with the Topeka train at Herington.
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Herington
Hutchinson
Rock Island
Topeka
Hutchingon
Cable landings and strikes dot April news from Cuba to New Jersey
Washington discloses a decision limiting Commercial Cable landings in the United States though it cannot reach Cuba its effect favors the company. In Bridgeton factory news striking workers seek roles elsewhere while DeHoznay prepares to restart. A Burlington morphine tragedy sees two women aged 23 die after taking poison in Omyhs and a separate alert notes local authorities and officials amid a curious chemical tale in Oberlin.
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Able Company
Washington
Cuba
Keneral
United States
A Molineux Witness Near Falling to Conspiracy
New York April 12. A S Colgar Jr of Nashville came to arrest ex witness Nicholas A Heckman a key witness against Roland B Molineux. Colgar aided by Captain Carteen of Nashville police was seized on charges of involvement in a plot to spirit Heckman away.
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New York
A. S. Colgar, Jr
Nashville
Tenn
Nicholas A. Heckman
Roland B
Molineux
Heckman
Colar
Carteen
Percy Raymond
Task Ville
Arid Win
Tila
Merkman
Petra Hon
Tur Heckman
Electric Line plan aims to connect Kansas City and Leavenworth
Herbert W. Wolcott of Cleveland states a capital plans to build the electric railway between Kansas City and Leavenworth. Construction is to start in a week with Mr. Winner in Kansas City. The route follows the old L line from Eighteenth Street to Central Avenue then Grandview end, crossing to Leavenworth. Wolcott, Schwartz, and Wheeler approved the project. Wolcott is Senator Wolcott of Denver’s brother.
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Kansas City
Herbert W. Wolcott
Cleveland
Leavenworth
Winner
Uhe City
Kenstazton
Eighteant Street
Central Myertue
Grandview
Kan
Wolcott
Charles O.schwartz
CH Wheeler
Akron
Wisner
Senator Wolcott
Denver
Two Runaway Girls Missing From Newton Home
Minnie Hotchingen aged 12 and Mary Hotchingen aged 16 are missing from home in Newton Apel 12. It is believed they ran away with a traveling man.
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Newton
Apel
Minnie
Mary Hotchingen
Park Opening Delayed at Fairmount Park
Fairmount park in Parrmount Kansas City will open May 15, nearly two weeks later than usual due to late warm weather. A work crew prepares the grounds for summer as golf links are readied. On June 4 the Orpheum will perform, weather permitting, with plans for an open air show and possible indoor acts depending on conditions.
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Parrmount
Kansas City
Fairmount Park
Orpheum
Blowcrep
Sor Huimbert
Cowboy Bandman Becomes Pastor at Abitenn Kansas
The Christian church of Ynis place named HV. Scholes to be permanent pastor. Scholes, a former cowboy and former colony bum of Woodbine for Gillet, has preached since Gillett's failure in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Fare was 32.60 via the Rock Island Route.
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Abitenn
Kan
Christian Church of
Ynis Place
HV. Scholes
Scholes i
Woodbine
Gillet
Gillett
Failors
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Rock Island
Under the Scars An 68 Year Old Boy Injured by Car
In Emporia April 12 word reaches here from Hartford of an injury to Sitting Boyd a school boy. He and others were fleeing a mule team practice as a northbound MK and T freight passed by the station. The boy was struck and is reported critically hurt with doctors in Hartford aiding his condition.
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Hartford
Emporia
Boyd
Jarsus
Mnda
MK & T
Tosh
Drs
Heese
Fligtes
Pigeons Compete as Two Minnesotans Win at Elkwood Park
At Elkwood Park New Jersey on April 12 two Minnesota women, Mrs PH Murray and Miss WW Shattuck, each scored three straight in a skeet shoot amid challenging weather. The Interstate association sponsored a purse over 1500 dollars with a sterling trophy and four prize placements. Dr HK A Welch of Philadelphia led entries with a standout first grand American title, while others included Captain Money, Frank Paramalee, Bill Glover and Ed Bingham.
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Minnesota
Elkwood Park
N. J
Shiva
Clit
Hich Gan
9 O'Colek
HK. A. Welch
Philadelphia
Captain Money
Fracke Paramalee
Bill Glover
Ed Bingham
Surearm
PH. Murray
Stillwater
Minn
Santa Fe Freight Yard Move Planned at Emporia
General Superintendent H A Mudge finished details for moving the Santa Fe freight office to a block east behind Unconert Rose. Twelve tracks will run under sheds, with the old freight house becoming a transferring station for branch road freight. The change aims to relieve three years of cramped movement and enable proper handling of all freight types.
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Emporia
H. A. Mudge
Santa Fe
Fer
Emporis
Midge
Beard and Co to Move Wholesale Merchants to Kansas City
L Beard and Co wholesale dealers in notions and furnishings announce plans to relocate their Topeka operation to Kansas City within about 30 days. Partners indicate the move follows many years in business and that the change will occur soon.
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Topeka
Kansas City
L. Beard & Co
Beard
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