Madeline Pollard Wins Breckinridge Case Damages 15000
In open court the jury awarded Miss Pollard 15000 damages against Breckinridge. The verdict came after a tense session with Judge Bradley, as spectators watched the procession to the door and the defense moved for a new trial. The deliberation lasted about an hour and twenty eight minutes amid calm reactions from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Thompson
Carlisle
Miss Pollard
Bradley
Col. Breckinridge
Senate
Wasarsetos
Breckinridge
Jere Wilson
Breckiinridge Court
Miss Pollardee
Wessie Brown
Stoll
Wilson
Attorney Stoll
Mr. Wilson
Contract to Marry Becomes Central Issue in Trial
The verdict rested on whether a marriage contract existed and if broken, whether an excuse applied. Neither party’s character would be vindicated by the ruling. Both sides presented delicate details restrainedly, with counsel largely adhering to decorum. Attention shifted to Phil Thoampean as the focal point amid standards of manhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Thoampean
Mire Breckinridge Sues For Divorce In New York
Rumor says Mrs Mire Breckinridge plans a divorce suit in New York. Report notes she transferred much of her fortune to cover trial costs and that she was overwhelmed when her husband testified about his relationship with Miss Potlord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire Breckinridge
New York
Simpson Very Ill In Critical Condition Infirmary
The Kansas Populist statesman Representative Simpson is bedfast for four weeks and gravely ill with kidney trouble resembling Bright's disease. His physician hopes careful nursing may improve his chances somewhat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Bright
Rain Lashes Pratt County as Drought Eases
Rain has fallen for thirty hours in Pratt Kansas, bringing the county relief from a long dry spell. Forecasters expect continued showers today, with the steady downpour boosting crop prospects after a driest spell classified by the secretary of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prate
Hains
Mulrr
Pratt
Kan
Secretary of Agriculture
Rowan
Pratt County
State Pair Receiver Sought for Kaveoas State Fair
Two petitions to Judge Mugen seek a successor to the late Col. W A Sells as receiver of the Kaveoas State Fair. H A Heath, a major creditor, filed through attorney James A Troutman. Frank H Foster on behalf of the fair association argues mismanagement and urgency of appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piace
Wiliam
Ingalls Explains Role in Defunct Kansas Trust Co
John J. Ingalls says as AP representative he never received more than 500 a year as Kansas Trust and Banking Company president. He has not drawn pay recently and still owns 7500 in stock bought with cash and premiums. Total receipts were 3700 while company liabilities reach 24000, to be reduced by future asset dividends. He asserts no active management role.
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Areursox
Kaz
John J. Ingalls
Wos
Associated Press
Kansas Trust & Banking Company
Ingalls
Gen Slocum Dead After Weeklong Pneumonia
New York April General Henry W Slocum dies at Brooklyn home after a week of illness from pneumonia. He weakened late last night and died at 12 05 a.m. The death ends a brief illness and the household shut itself from news until early morning. Also notes local business ads and a county infirmary contract awarded at Onatsea to Lt. Mitchell for 11276.
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Ater
New Youk
Henry W. Slocum
Brooklyn
Slocum
Onatae
Mitchell of
Olathe
Theyre Courageous But No Desertions From The Little Band
A fragment from Ghantsville Maryland reports the little army of common weal marching toward Washington over snow and mud. Horses bore the burden as wagons and supply lines stretched, with riders and men keeping hope by song. The journey includes mountain trails and a planned stop near Frostburg with crowds watching their progress.
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Ghantsville
Little Army of Commonweal
Washington
Uniontown
Frostburg
Ringling Bros. Circus Applies For Topeka Parade License
Drake, agent for Ringling Bros. circus, left a $360 check with City Clerk McFadden for the Topeka street parade license on May 14. $150 covers the big show and $10 for the side show, with the remainder presumably for other parade expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topekx
Mona
Drake
Ringling Bros. Circus
McFadden
Topeka
Local notices and events mix in Kansas paper
Melissa B. Alexander seeks a divorce from Robert T. Alexander in district court. James W. Waters aged 12 dies of dropsy at 34 East Eighth Street. funeral held today. Regents name A Olin to pedagogy chair at State University. Marriage license issued to Alva C. Shinn and Laura M Crall. Westbound California rate shifts back from 35.50 round trip to 65.50. one way from 20 to 50. Col R J Hinton previews John Brown portraits for upcoming Funk & Wagnalls book with Kansas Historical Society prints.
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Melissa B. Alexander
District Court
Robert T. Alexander
James W. Waters
East Eighth Street
The
State University
A. Olin
Schools of
Kansas City
Kas
Elliott
Alva C. Shinn
Laura M.crall
Church of God
California
Col. R. J. Hinton
John Brown
Funk & Wagnalls New York
State Historical Society
Kansas
William D. Howells
Edwad Proctor
Edmond C. Pianos
George B. Gi
Treasury
Soba Brown
Capital Report Biased Wreck Coverage At Linwood Case
A Clay Center Times excerpt cites Kansas press reports alleging the Capital falsified lines on the Linwood wreck trial between Rock Island and Union Pacific. An attorney claims the Capital’s correspondent acted as a Rock Island agent, fabricating nine to one jury support and disparaging the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood
Kansas
Clay Center Times
Sos Oy
Kansas City Journal
Lees
Dat
Toad
Rock Island Company
A. L Williams
Union Pacific
Williams
Loomis
Capital
Clay Center
Rock Island
Rock Islao
Ciay Center
Tean
Rocky Stand
Crade
Lawrence
Casper Ditmar
Tillman Acts Dismisses Mutinous South Carolina Units
Governor Tillman begins discharging militia companies that did not answer the call during the Darlington disturbance. He denounces those units as recreants and speeds up reorganization with new, loyal companies seeking muster. A Swedish Lutheran church concert and Bethany College professors are noted in the text.
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Cornemerm,& C
Tillman
Darlington
South Carolina
Swedish Lutheran Church
Corner Fourth
Ies
Bethany College
Borg. Bransen
Corner Fourth Ites
Her
Bethany Colberg
Railroads eye Topeka as Chicago lines may reach Kansas
Kansas City investors and Mayor T W Harrison discuss two major western railways, the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy and the Chicago and Alton, pushing toward Topeka. An air line between Topeka and Kansas City is favored by investors, with potential bond funding and shifting freight routes risking Kansas City’s status as a rebilling point.
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Topeka
Kansas City
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Chicago and Alton
Kansas
Rock Island
Santa Fe
Kansas Lines
Burlington
Alton
Neas
Harrison
Swat
T. W. Harrison
Raiir
Sant Fe
Union Pacific
Whey
Lawrence
Missouri River
Leavenworth
Southwestern
New Corporations Formed In Secretary of State Filing
Charters filed for several firms including The Winfield Prospecting and Mining company in Winfield with 5000 capital stock and a slate of Winfield directors. The English and German Aid and Educational association with 1000 capital and trustees Robi Knessler J S Conwell and W D Marmaduke. The Whitewater Cemetery association with Whitewater directors Charles Miller G P Neiman H Acker W M Finch and J C Kirkwood.
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Secretary of State
Winfield Prospecting and Mining Company
Winfield
Capital Stock
W. C. Robinson
J.P. Baden
P. H. Albright
J. E. Conklin
Ed Pate
James Lorten
W. T. Madden
English and
German Aid and Educational Association
Robi. Knessler
J. 5. Conwell
W. D. Marmaduke
The
Whitewater Cemetery Association
Charles Miller
G. P. Neiman
H. Acker
W. M. Finch
J. C. Kirkwood
Whitewater
Reserve Fund Slightly Rises In Weekly Bank Statement
New York April 14 The weekly bank statement shows reserve increasing by 320 025 loans rising 6 512 800 specie up 476 600 legal tender up 1 509 50 deposits up 90 090 000 circulation down 102 600 Banks hold 90 331 000 in excess of the 25 per cent requirement.
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New York
Receivers Stay in Northern Pacific Case Denied
Judge Jenkins dismissed the petition of stockholders to remove the receivers. The ruling stays against Messrs Payne and Rouse and refers the matter to a master to be named later for further handling in the Northern Pacific stockholders dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins
Mruwavukke
Northern Pacific
Messrs
Payne and
Rouse Asto
Bares
Oern
Insan
Rocky ‘Ork Commercial Company
Fifteen Pardons Issued by the Governor
The governor granted fifteen clemency actions for inmates at the state penitentiary including restoration of citizenship and sentence reductions for good behavior. Notables include Moses Londerback of Douglas County with a shortened term, Joseph Ryan with an alias released after four months, and others from Harper, Riley, and Harvey counties. A separate note recalls Joe Lowe’s tears influencing a pardon for S. Kearns, a Haddam farmer, after the pardon board and governor acted.
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Toderio Ue
Moses Londerback
Douglas County
Joseph Ryan
Joe Muldraw
Riley County
Albert Surnhorn
Harvey
Geo. Dickson
Wm. Bowen
McPherean
Moxey
Sumner
Toot Stammers
Lumi
Julius Good
Jackson
A. J. Barbee
Wasthinuwr
Hiotf
Jim Williams
Allen
Joe Lowe
C. & Kearns
Senator Rodgers
Board of Persons
Kearns
Haddam
Washington
Board of Pardons
Lowes
Board of
Parivoe Weere Lansing
Kearne
Great Northern Strike Action Across Dakotas to Montana
Report covers Great Northern Railway strike effects from the Dakotas to Montana with turmoil in Helena Butte and Great Falls. Western division workers abet 1700 employees involved and 1000 others for company property on call. Mayors approve actions as eastern division remains quiet.
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Dakotas
Heens
Mont
Great North
Helena
Butte
Great Falls
Minois
D. D
American Railway Union
W & Penne
St Paul
Bee & New
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Madeline
Breeckinridge
Mr. Stoll
Judge Wilson
Butterworth
Charles Stoll
Tudge Beadley
Col Breckinr
Ingalls Explains
Trust & Ituniking Co
U. P. Bote
Ler. Wright
Emporia
J. H. Sears
W. F. Jordan
Beloit
W. F. Montgomery
Omaha
E M. Wilcos
T. TI. Barland
St. Joe
Harry Anderson
St Louis
F. O MeGarie
Quincy
Albert Johnson
G. H .Harrie
Fr. Scott
M. Kellum
Richland
C. E. Foote
Marion
J. M Henry
W. R. Kennary
4Th
Kas Ave
W. Kennady, 4Th and
Coxey
Kelley
Nebraska
Grand Island
Industriain’ Gond
Omawa
San Francisco
Industrial Army
North Platte
Neb
Willow Island
McLaughlin
Sever
Boston
Sovereign
Stateholse
Stadete
Ielor
C. J. Johnson
Smith Center
Peoble McEibones
Ei Eherk
Smh County
Soa
Jay F. Close
Republic County
Tie
Melly
People’s Party League
Gen. Kelly
Jornal
Kelly
Howe
Netriasks
Safford
State House
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