Conspiracy Claims in State Oil Inspector Scandal
E M Wilhoit alleges a wide fraud scheme by state oil inspectors led by Deputy Inspector Frank Elliott. Four men would draw salaries for six, with passes and five cents a mile, as part of a plan involving the Standard Company and other officials to skim fees from gasoline inspections and manipulate wages.
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FW. Wilholt
Wharton
Brant Rilings
Spartvele
Ridte Ory Posers
Elliott
Inlet
Altteet
Amdy
Crete
Trould
Doniphan
Iilbott
Leland
Hulete
Yvason
Wichetandina
Legislaturis
Fies
Wonid
Toy Dhe Sealarien
Dea Wits
imGiwr
Geeoline Grepertum
Ahey
Fener
Egy Uy
Stisiderd
Lust
Mme Jsg
Maaatiy
Pussemion
Wai
Mia Ne Statemerit
Sievied Wie
Wwe
Hop Mellini
Controversy Over Oil Sale Inspections and Stampings
Dispute between Dir. Eliott and Van Seiver centers on stamping empty oil barrels and legality of inspections. Reporters describe alleged double standards in stamping and selling practices, with claims of misappropriated funds and improper inspections affecting company records and salaries.
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Eilott
van Seiver
Stendard Company
Wamins
Salt Qadey
Elifott
Mir Ven Sciver
Eliort
Whien
Williit
Blltt
Wattoris
Ikers
Eliott
New Orleans Levee Work Amid Flood Fear And Action
New Orleans residents rally to protect the city as the river rises forecasts call for 20 feet. Workers reinforce levees overnight while volunteers guard banks. a skiff incident leaves a temporary injury. Officials insist measures are sufficient and flooding remains monitored.
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New Orleans
Einicoms Aes
Ths
Svetton Amd
Carrollion
Preven
Aembhit Tor
Orleone
Bennet Cary
Baton Rouge
Board of Charities appoints staff for state asylum system
The State Board of Charities fills posts across the state asylum network naming numerous appointees including Defarest Baker of Junction City and Leta Miller of Reno County. The list covers administrators, physicians, and support roles for facilities in Ottawa, Stewnee, and Kingman counties among others. Also noted are personal notices and local announcements regarding community events and health cures.
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State Board of Charities
Bax Hhen
Semkizant Straman
Topeka
Gooree FL Green
Dotler
Wilfsrd Sampk
Khrcmas County
Tha
Bevey
Binebaiant Cook
Inet
Inuctour
Csawatome Asylum
Defarest Baker
Junction City
Drugeiat
Thomas Weitburn
Stewnee
Berman
Frank
Ottawa County
Raeristant Bhier
Harta McCom
Wiliam Deni Bhemon
Seanatens
Cuirke Conte
Mie
Cherie
Larned
Mika’ Meevhe
Bt Atchison
A. W. Jstioan
Kuline
Hfarts School
Toveka A
Anisind
Larieun County
Ie Tretreuvels
Simmer Turley
Ballace County
Gilmare Seid
Clone Aounty
Sen Lule White
Arkanene Cy
Stance Erwmens
Fighting in Earnest Between Greeks and Turks Rages
In Athens April 72, Greek and Turkish forces clash in half a dozen battles. Turkish troops gain the day as Greek defenses stiffen. Turkish shells hit the Greek steamer Macedonia near Prevesa, wounding its captain while the crew is saved. Greek bombardment of Prevesa follows, as diplomats recall ministers and seize passports amid rising hostilities.
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Athens
Turkey
Prevesa
Gulf of Arta
Berlin
Macedonia
Gulf of Ambracia
Diulis
Greek Turkish Combat Flares in Milouna Pass
Dispatches report severe fighting as Turkish and Greek forces clash in the Milouna pass. Turks claim control of the pass and two Greek block houses taken by bayonet, with casualties reported on both sides and Greek forces preparing to land at Prevess.
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Macedonia
Elmssina
Milouna Pass
Milonia
Kenan Bey
Karya
Heariy
Turkey the Aggressor Explains War Declared at Constantinople
New York April 22 dispatch from London reports a sudden eastern crisis as Turkey declares war after a muted period. Edhem Pasha awaited a decisive move while Edhem Pasha’s route failed to clear, and troops advance toward Larissa mark a breaking point. The bloc hopes that diplomacy would avert conflict but the Ottoman state openly resumes hostilities.
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New York
Teibusie
London
East
Foreign Office
Umier
Edhem Pasha
Larissa
West End
Foreum
Puriex
Diplomatic tensions test concert as Europe eyes decisive action
The piece critiques the concert and Turkish Greek maneuvers, noting Harcourt’s upcoming Wales speech as a chance to spark criticism. It argues Greece’s offensive stance strains the balance, while Turkey’s defense shapes the war’s trajectory amid strained diplomatic mismanagement by major powers. England’s alliance lags in decisive moves, heightening fear of broader conflict across Europe.
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Ana
Williem Harcourt
Wales
Dip Cyard
Massingham
Laboucher
Wm. Harcourt
Gresce
Turkey
Gregee
Wallace
Hue
Marechin
Macedonia
Balkan
England
Europa
Greek navy destroys Turkish fortress at Prevesa
Telegram from Rome dated April 12 reports the final Turkish stronghold at Prevesa burned by Greek warships. Four thousand troops scheduled to land to seize Prevesa, while 2000 Albanian volunteers retreat across the frontier toward Arta. Russians and Germans prefer seeing Greece and Turkey weaken each other while Balkan states stay quiet.
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Rome
Arte
Prevess
Prevesu
Greece
Havd
Turkey
Dardaelies
Grek Puris
Col Vaskos
Arta
Macedonia
Sporades
Russia
Germany
Sermon to the Greeks in Chicago Calls Peace and War
Chicago Palm Sunday sermon at a Greek church urges peace through love and notes looming war. Priest warns that the country is threatened and urges the young and strong to enlist, while others support the land with deeds and words meant to show steadfast loyalty.
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Chicago
Jerusalem
Prince Nicholas Active Moves to Front with Artillery
Athens April 19 Coroner Manos leads 5K Greek troops across the Athuphos frontier into South Albania after driving back Turkish outposts. Bombardment of Prevesa begins at daybreak with Greek battleship Speisas in action. Prince Nicholas, third son of King George, ordered to front with a battery. Reports: large Greek force crossed Arkaphos. 200 insurgents landed at Syraka, Epirus, marching toward Filippiads.
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Athens
Manos
Athuphos
Tephus
Beow
Albania
Prevesa
Tarissa
Menexa
Tning
Nichekts
Greece
George
Arkaphos
Speisas
Syraka
Epirus
Fillipiads
Desperate fighting as Greeks seize Turkish posts
Dispatches from Tyrnavos northwest of Larissa report intense fighting in the region of Reven and Boughast. Greek forces captured Turkish posts but were forced to retreat in a counterattack, with reports continuing to fourth page.
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Athens
Wheat futures surge on European war news sparks feverish open
In New York on April 1 wheat for May jumped as much as 4 3/4 cents amid a war cloud lift in Southern Europe. Market opened with wild excitement, prices fluctuated, then eased to about 36 cents above Saturday’s curb, with longs and foreigners clamoring for May wheat as room shorts backed off. Flour futures also rose as the market trembled on the news.
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New York
Europe
Igienke
Wye
Abe
Cattlemen In Southwest Missouri Protest Quarantine
Cattlemen in southwest Missouri allied with adjacent Texas and Arkansas counties vented complaints over a Kansas livestock sanitary commission rule restricting cattle from eight northwestern counties. They seek a defined method to permit transport to Kansas pastures after inspections, arguing the measure harms owners and lessees who had paid for pre-quarantine pasture contracts. The five stock commissioners will meet in Kansas City to consider relief measures benefiting owners, shippers, and tenants.
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Missouri
Texas
Arkansas
Kansas Livestock Sanitary Commission
Nouthwest
Kansas City
Hell Misrouri
Kansas
Kaneas
Kansas Commission
Delegates Gather for Topeka Contingent to Chanute
About 50 Shawnee county delegates will meet in Lincoln Park Hall Saturday evening to discuss a three-way election among Topeka Wichita and Leavenworth for representation at Chanute. Leavenworth plans a large delegation if funds are raised, with Topeka already over 3 000 dollars and Leavenworth seeking 1 300. Major Tom Anderson leads the Topeka group with his Modocs in attendance.
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Topeka
Chanute
Dopelea
Rock Island
White City
Wichita
Union Pacific
Lincoln Poet Hall
Shawnee
Tekoion
Leaven Worth
Leavenworth
Iara
Stemselian
Tom Anderson
Japanese Delegates Arrive in Chicago for Postal Congress
A Japanese party led by H Mutsu arrives in Chicago to attend the universal Postal Congress in Washington next month. Delegates K Yokowa and R Atta deny Japan seeks Hawaii, stating Japan aims to annex if the United States wants it. The group plans city visits and a return trip to Washington, with a Schumann concert tonight.
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Chicago
H_ Mutsu
Legation
Washington
K. Yokowa
R Atta
Japan
Universal
Matsu
Hawaii
United States
Ialand
State Sells Coal By Penitentiary Board
A. A. Newman of Clay Center, board member, tours Topeka after meeting in Lansing. Directors disposed of 5,000 tons of coal to the federal prison and Leavenworth fort at prices matching contractor rates. Newman says no difficulty in selling surplus coal under the new law. demand is strong for the season.
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A. A. Newman
Clay Center
State Penitentiary
Lansing
Newman
Topeka
Federal Prison
Leavenworth
McNall Indicted Over Insurance Case in Kansas
A federal grand jury in this city indicted Webb McNall, former Kansas insurance commissioner, on three counts related to blocking certificates for three insurance firms and pressuring a settlement in the Hillman litigation. The indictment accuses McNall of using threats to obstruct the administration of justice in the United States circuit court for the district of Kansas. The case follows contention over the state insurance department shutting out three companies. McNall left for Gaylord Kansas, with warrants unlikely to be issued for several days.
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Federal Grand Jury
Seestom
Webb MecNall
State Insurance
McNall
Judes Foster
Insurance Commissioner
McNair
Gaylord
Kaw
United States District Court
Custains
Mutual
New York
Webb McMall
District of
Kansas
Maren
United States Circuit
District of Kansas
Webb McNall
State of
Katses
Sid
Belnit
Menall
Eld McNall
Dil Ae
United States of
Aaid
Webbb McNall Sell
Weis McNall
Wupire
United States
Marquette Man Convicted of Counterfeiting in U S District Court
The defendant Mr Muma of Marquette Kam was convicted this morning by a jury in the United States district court on counterfeit money charges. The trial occurred at the September term. The jury previously failed to reach a verdict and the case was continued to this term.
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Muma
Marquette
Kam
Wae
United States District Court
Burns
George W Clark Appointed Special Master to Hear Stockyards Case
George W Clark formerly ruder of the appellate court was today appointed special master to take testimony in the stock yards case by Judge Foster. Testimony will begin at once and the final hearing is set for the first Monday in June. Also, Our Bon Ton offers 32 1/3 percent off pattern hats and trimmed millinery to close out. THE BON TON 308 Kantastage. A season's artistic concert is planned at Library Hall tonight.
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George Clark
George W. Clark
Ruder
Appellate Court
Foster
Berea Fire Ravages Town as Waterworks Fail
The Berea blaze, blamed on tramps, wipes out much of the town. Winds drove flames through blocks including Shumwear, Star Way, and Miller blocks, with $20,000 in losses and total damages around 320,000. Fire crews from Cleveland fought the fire, kept townspeople safe, and captured several suspects. A mad doe added to the chaos before the fire was controlled.
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Cleveland
Berea
Shumwear
J. C Nopes
C.J. Goelds
City Hotel
Z. M. Reckwood
FE. Beckswith Y Avery
L. Hm.hevalier
J. Smedley
Win Magley
Miller
Brown
P.cannon
Martin Zurich
G. W. Healer & Co
Po G Quay
W. C. Clarie
Reree
Tie Town
Cleveland Fire Department
Deaths of Old Citizens in Topeka Area
Obituary notice details the death of Matthew Wo Ouniman, longtime resident and former Miata executive, with extended family, funeral arrangements, and affiliations. It notes his work with CNN connected Brick company, residency in Leavenworth, and status as a prominent member of the local church. The service is to be held Wednesday at the Twelfth and Quewy streets residence with burial in Topeka.
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Matthew Wo
Ouniman
Kurita
Elidie Bitarnoen
Copelis
Jatertieri
Alice
Asiasien
Kisevy Soe Ue Zouen
Bala Tey
Willer
CNN Kinned Brick Company
Piklaind
Aariesten
Leavenworth
Conservaties
Leavenwartiy
Air Wolgheenun
Fost
Higis
Churon
Hy Wits
Chitin
Wibles
Wlio
John W. Weixhtman
Noro Eni
Mattlide Wellin
Topriss Dewseint
Mrderick
Vesper
Mewell-kiown
Tel Yealar
Pagtainus
Owper
Kansas City
Walter
Nesper
Mra A. Kooter
Sveldence
Antony Tubbaay
W. Phillis Olay
Coldeade Speiren
Colts Beat Blues In Kansas City Tilt
Two Kansas boys Bevis and Eyler led a pitching duel as the Colts defeated the Blues in Kansas City. Eyler started strong with control and late relief steady the pace, while Chicago uniforms and the Blues struggled with errors in crucial moments. Reilly and Reilly's teammates contributed in the outfield and on defense as the Colts notched the victory.
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Kansas
Bevis
Eyler
Kansas City
Kari
Chicago
Gadaham
Flin Stiardegep
Jesh Reilly
Consul Gonersl to Borin and Governor Leady Returns
Consul Gonersl to Borin announces a provincial event while Missouri and Wisconsin ties are noted. Governor Leady returns from Texas and will be at his Lawrence office tomorrow. Ladies may buy a New York Pattern Hat at 2313 percent of the marked price at the Bui Ton Kansas Ave.
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Leady
Texas
Lawrence
New York
Kansas Ave
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