Too Many Petty Cases Involving Vast Government Machinery
A U S judge censures overzealous post office inspectors in using federal justice on petty grounds. Judge Foster fines G Wynne Richmond five dollars for two letters to his wife from Louisville and Steelon Kan. Richmond, a young preacher, pleaded guilty and was released after paying the fine.
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United States
Post Office
United States District Court
G. Wynne Richmond
W. ©. Perry
Richmond
Kansas City
Moses Thanksgiving
Kanes
Uiey
Auerrel
Tichmont
Uitrals
Piaced
Hichmond
Marie Cawre
Foster
Hearl
Louisville
Kan
Bieelon
Slehmond
Hanun
Bia
Mra Richmond
Punteh Hin
Mim
Jautze Noster
Burn
Perry
Emort
Hin
Stra
Richhmond
Nevis
Tatn
Illinois
Chorus Organizes for Thousand-Voice Auditorium Concert
The Anthior um Midjoat Bestival association plans a large choir at the Modoceluh Foddi auditorium with a conference committee to coordinate, fundraise, and recruit. President Tar Anderson leads efforts as clubs appoint members to committees, aiming to unite local musical groups for a major Topeka festival.
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Anthiorum Midjoat Bestival Association
Shin
Dopoka
Tar Anderson
Alle Hey Association
Eithis
aIvKesiad
Barma
Topeka
Cie
Aid Te
Mrs. Ford in Kansas City Discusses Rich and Poor
Mrs. Mary Wal of Chicago spoke to Katsar City women on relations of wealth and poverty. She urged charity, education, and an interchange of minds, arguing outward appearances hide the true person and stressing the need to feed as well as educate disadvantaged children.
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Kansas City
Mary Wal
Chicago
Katsar City
Ford
Thea Posdine
Copper Properties Open in Alaslell District near Tacoma
Prospectors converge on the Alaslell copper district in Pierce County thirty miles south of Tacoma as development work begins. Reports indicate plans to commence work immediately on several claims and a surge of activity follows the opening of the area by new era energy ventures near Lake Supers.
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Tacome
Feee
Devels Immient
Combina
Lene
Sutton GE
Ane Io & Server
Alaslell
Pierce County
Tacoma
Laverabie
Tw Conpor
Ic Lake
Hom Te San Pesackee
Ones
Topeka Lodge social dance announced for April 17
Topeka Lodge No 88 E of P WH invites all brother Knights and their friends to a social dance Saturday evening April 17 at Castle Hall corner Sixth and Quincy.
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Topeka
E. of P
Castle Hall
Corner Sixth
Quincy
Letter from McKinley echoes in York misadventure
An intoxicated man on St Nicholas Street near Third Avenue protests politics as a crowd gathers. Police Officer George Kokell orders him to move and the man hands over a letter from William McKinley dated April 11 1897 claiming Canton Ohio as home. The man insists he lives across from McKinley and resists being detained until locked up at East 22nd Street station after claiming European travel and wine at dinner.
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York
Stxanth Giret
Third Avenue
Baer
Puliceman
George Kokell
Barrie
MekKtley
East Twenty-Second Street
Nims
August Qppenbeiner
Canton
Europe
New York
Beaure
Grut
Caid
C. C. Shayne
Cincinnati
Old Hickory's Carriage Destroyed in Clinton Fire
In Clinton, April 14, a dwelling owned by James Jackson, relative and heir of Andrew Jackson, burned along with relics of the president including General Jackson's carriage. Wheels carved from timber of the old frigate Constitution were used. The relics, stored in the garret, suffered heavy damage. The entire lot valued at 70,000 dollars, with a portion recently shipped to Washington escaping damage.
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Cincinnati
Clinton
James Jackson
Andrew Jackson
General Jackson
Constitution
Washington
Stampede of Importers in Montreal Tariff Row
Canadians rush to clear information at the Montreal customs and revenue offices as Ottawa prepares new tariff schedules to take effect next Thursday. The woolen fabrics duty may drop from 6 cents per pound and 13 percent ad valorem, while other ad valorem duties are reduced. Tobacco, snuff and drugs duties will rise, and the tariff takes effect immediately upon the finance minister reading it in the House of Commons.
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Montreal
Custom House
Internal Revenue Office
Ottawa
Ae of Commons
Regular meals at Santa Fe Route eating houses praised
Advertisement notes regular, satisfying seasonal meals for passengers booked via the Santa Fe Route. Mentions mineral water and the claim of the finest in the west. Encourages readers to come and try. Promo signed by J. W. Phillips at 612 W. Eighth Ave, promoting The State Journal subscription.
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Santa Fe
West
J. W. Phillips
Eighth Ava
The
State Journal
World lightweight champ McAuliffe to box in Topeka bout
Pugilism at Crawford Opera House features Jack McAuliffe world lightweight champion versus California middleweight Harry Pepper in a friendly exhibition with Beatty Kane and Huw Yourkmate headlining local talent. Rock Island railroad selling tickets at station with rates to Orient and intermediate points. phone 35.
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Crawford Opera House
Afwr
Jack McAulife
Harry Pepper
Weigt
California
Beatty Kane
Huw Yourkmate
McAulifte
Topeka
Rock Island
Orient
Sibley Eloquence Ignites Washington Banquet Talk
Ex Congresssman Joseph C. Sibley, once a Republican and later allied with Democrats, delivered a Jeffersonian banquet speech in Washington that drew intense discussion. He urged modern leaders to embody Jeffersonian ideals, citing liberty, justice, and the Declaration of Independence as guiding principles, and applauded by the crowd with calls for the next U.S. vice president.
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Washington
Joseph C. Sibley
Jefferson Ranger
Sibley
Congress
People’s Party
Prohibitionists
Seley
Thomas Jefferson
Tre
Hharater
Earth
sMp
Murintien
Gusint
Kneipp In Berlin Deathbed Report Amid Recovery Hope
Reports from Berlin state Father Kneipp once near death due to aged illness and inflammation has received last rites. Later dispatches from Munneh claim his condition improved and his life no longer in danger.
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Berlin
Father Kneipp
Worlshof
Mfunleh
Kneipp
Ballington Booth Sued Over War Cry Picture Publication
New York April 1 Commander Ballington Booth sued for $500 damaged by Hetninger War & Go alleging Booth published in the War Cry a copyrighted image titled "Dent Pear, Titties One: VI Take You Home" without permission. Case set for trial at next court session.
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New York
Ballington Booth
Hetninger
War &Go
Five Grand Jury Indictments in County City Docket
Five United States prisoners confined in the county jail faced grand jury action yesterday afternoon. James Stewart and C L Banks are charged with counterfeiting at the penitentiary. James Murphy and John Sculley are accused of breaking into the Cimarron post office in Kansas. Sam Hayden, a local resident, is charged with passing counterfeit dollars.
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United States
Foster
United States District Court
James Stewart
C. L. Banks
James Murphy
John Sculley
Cimarron
Kan
Sam Hayden
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder pain relieved in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Claims prompt relief of urinary pains for both men and women, reduces water retention, and eases passage. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drug Co Topeka Kansas, with travel pitch for Santa Fe House and Pullman Palace Sleepers.
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Geo. W. Stansfield
Kansas Ave
Sim Drug Co
Topeka
Bargain Yard Goods Sale Prices On Prints and Linen
Readable remnants list yardage and savings on Indigo Calico Shirting Prints Apron Ginghams Muslin Bleached Outing Flannels Denim Feather Ticking Toweling Linen Towelings Napkins and more at low prices. Items include 14 yards Full Standard Dress Prints at 5 cents yard and 12 yards Ginghams for 50 cents with much larger value tags.
Hosiery Bargain Sale Amid Low Prices
Advertises large stock of ladies and children hosiery with deeply discounted prices. Includes 20 pairs ABSOLUTELY FAST BLACK for 1.00, 10 pairs seamless black for 1.00, 6 pairs fine imported 49 gauge for 1.00, 3 pairs extra fine for 1.00, and school hose for 1.00, with infant hose at 5 10 15 5 cents. Claims Mastery of quality for price.
Miscellaneous Cloths and Mats Sale Prices Listed
Yardage and prices for table cloth, floor cloth, scrimy silkeling, straw matting, inlaid straw matting, and ingrain carpeting offered in bulk. Entries show various yardages with each item priced at 1.00, with several items noted as regular stock and some higher quality pieces.
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Uae
Ingrain Cary
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