Ex Cattle King’s Wife Proposes Pay Plan to Creditors
Mrs. Grant Gillett, wife of the Kansas cattle man who failed last winter, returns to Kansas City from Mexico with a plan. She and Gillett claim about 12,000 in assets and ask creditors to grant 20 years to pay, hoping to settle debts without cash. Charles H. Raumbaugh says settlement may take time and parties are negotiating privately to bring Gillett home from Mexico.
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Kansas City
Grant Gillett
Chinuahua
Mexico
Mra Gillett
Olliett
Gillett
Charles Hi. Raumbaugh
Sensa
Death by Suicide Shocks Cherryvale Leader
J A Thiebaud a prominent local man shot himself in the parlor with a Mealiber revolver after an evening of drinking. He stood when firing, dying minutes later. He was about 31, married with two children, active in Workman Woodmen of the World and Mutual of New Jersey, leaving substantial insurance and a note of troubled moment.
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Cherryvale
J. A. Thiebaud
Almeolf
Thiebaud
New Jersey
EROSEBUDS FOR SOLDIERS From Lieut Alford’s Grave Roses for Company B
Kansas City Kansas April 21 Each member of Company B Twentieth Kan Regiment will receive a rosebud from the grave of Lieut Alfred Alford who was killed leading his company in battle at Caloocan. The donors were the mother and the dead officer’s memory to mothers of a torinbeat at his company with the flowers to accompany messages of memory for comrades in the Philippines.
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Kansas City
Kan
Iktier
Kangan Regiment
Alfred Alford
Caloocan
Philippines
Pittsburg Miners Oppose Sympathy Strike Plan
Pittsburg miners meeting at A. O. CW hall debated a sympathy strike to aid Indian Territory miners. A large majority opposed the measure despite a few leaders favoring it, as the April 21 report notes from Pittsburg and vicinity.
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Pittsburg
Pitsburg
A. O. CW
Delegates Weigh Action as Miners Favor Strike Support
Reported at the delegate convention the sense of the meeting leaned against a suspension at this time. Wailing delegates from the territory sought sympathy for a sympathetic strike. Efforts were made to sway the miners of Frontepac and others present to support the cause, as miners in the region continue to prosper in their work.
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Sikape
Cy Pri
Transmississippi Biswayson Topics Include Irrigation and Trade
The Transmississippi congress executive committee proposes Biswayson subjects on irrigation for arid regions water transportation and Pacific coast harbors. Other topics cover mining agriculture national quarantine statehood territorial rights and the Monroe Doctrine with questions on trusts senate elections and representation at the Louisiana Purchase celebration and expo.
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Wichita
Transmississippi Congress
Biswayson
Mississippi
Pacific Coast
Gulf
Mexico
Japan
China
Hawaii
Philippines
Cuba
Cabie
Pacifico Coast
West
Department of Mines
Agriculture
Europe
Territories
United States
Defective Sidewalks Trigger Over $10,000 Suit in Larned
Larned files two damage suits against the city for more than 18000. Leftwich editor of the Eagle Optic seeks 5700 for injuries after a board on a defective sidewalk tripped him and an awning post. Dinckemith seeks 3000 for a knee injury from a loose sidewalk board. Attorneys include ex Congressman S Peters of Newton and W I Vernon.
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Larned
Bank dividend and Republican notes in Kansas towns
Emporia report shows First National bank receiver Mort Albaush preparing a 10 percent dividend for depositors to be paid around June 1 after clearance by the treasury. Chanute hosts the Select Friends convention with about a hundred visitors, electing 12 delegates and 12 alternates to the national convention in August.
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Cross Bank
Emporia
Mort Albaush
First National Bank
Treaxury
Ae UK
Washington
Select Friends
Chanute
The
Nation
Rossville Residents Seek Bridge Facts From Editor
Rossville residents protest a Topeka paper story about a Kansas River Bridge at Rossville as inaccurate. They allege local politicians and Maple Hill interests manipulated a bond vote and centerline to favor a bridge, harming Rossville and nearby townships with public funds and deceit.
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Rossville
The
State Journal
Topeka
Kansas River Bridge
Wa- Daunsee County
Honevillg
Kansan
Maple Hit
Rock Island
Wabatsee
Leon
Husaville
Legisature
Bonaville
Yore
Maple
Maple Mill
Tankrie
Enterprise Gun Shoot set for April 25 meet
Enterprise Gun club announces an April 25 shooting event with five contests. Entries cost $1.00 to $1.10, with live bird and jack rabbit events, refunds on broken targets, and a $10 added money across the top three shooters. Prizes allocated 60 30 and 20 percent.
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Enterprise
Enterprise Gun Club
BASE BALL AT ST MARYS
St Marys April 21. Marys college opens the baseball season with Emporia. The team, strong as last season’s champions who defeated Missouri Kansas and Nebraska, faces a schedule including Kansas State Normal Missouri Kansas University and others. Corrigan pitches with Tiermay catching and Burk as captain.
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St. Marys
Or. Mary‘s College
Emporia
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Kansas State Normal School
University of Missouri
St. Baryquay
University of Kansas
St.arys
University of Nebraska
Kansas State Agricultural College
Haskell
Indians
Corrigan
Tiermay
Griffian
Enright
Ryan
Burk
Schipacasse
Feld
Hall
Murray
Nota
Altgeldites Form Chicago Platform Democracy
Chicago April 21 The Chicago Platform Democracy adopts a permanent Cook county organization with plans to extend statewide. It aims to send delegates to the next national convention and seeks recognition from national Democrats who control the party machinery. Proponents align with Bryan Jones and close allies, predicting seating and unseating moves similar to 1896.</S>
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Chicago
John P. Altgeld
Cook County
National Democratic Party
Ey Council
Biur Jones
Arkansas
National Committee
Altgeld
Harrison
Morton
Nebraska
Bryan
Dickinson
Michigan
Increase in March Revenue For Internal Taxes
Washington April 1 The monthly Statement of internal revenue shows March receipts at 22 788 447 up 39 491 040 from last year Highlights include fermented liquor taxes oleomargarine and special taxes The nine month period total 201 825 141 up 77 790 408 from the prior year
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Suits Filed Against Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Attorney General Davis filed in Pulaski circuit court 36 suits for 500 each alleging the Connecticut Fire Insurance Company formed a pool with other firms to fix property insurance premiums. The action covers days since March when the new anti trust law took effect. The united account totals 280000. Rock Island Route lists Hutchinson trip costs 465 round trip. G A R encampment noted April 24 to 27.
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Little Rock
Ark
Davis
Clecuit
Connecticut Fire Insurance Company
Sait
Rock Island
Hutchinson
Ben Harrison Goes East
Indianapolis dispatch reports Gen. Harrison wife and daughter depart for Hot Springs Va for rest then to New York before sailing for Paris May 17 to engage in the Venezuelan British boundary dispute and arbitration prep. Insurance rates reduced in San Francisco by 15 to 25 percent in the recent city campact announcement.
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Indianapolis
Tod
Harrison
Hot Springs
Virginia
New York
Paris
Venezuela
Tribunal of Arbitration
San Francisco
Campact
Greenland Born Man Seeks Marriage License In Hate Court
Witty Will Lara, age 138, now of Coffeyville, claims birth near the north pole in Greenland and says he served in the U S Navy. He was captured in Coffeyville by Leander M. Melton. A 36 year old dark-skinned woman from Independence is noted.
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Reemang
Witty Will Lara
Coffeyville
North Pole
Greenland
United States Service
On & Teverue Colter
Risv
Beard
Leander M. Melton
Independence
Funeral of Mrs Martin Kansas City Kansas Governor’s Mother
Funeral services for Mrs Jane Martin mother of the Kansas governor were held at the home of her daughter Mrs F J D Mite 618 Washington Ave Kansas City Kan. The body was placed on a Missouri Pacific train to Atchison for burial in Mount Vernon Cemetery. Pensions for Kansans include original Joseph G Knox and additions for Thomas Campbell Marcus Weag Callister and others with varied amounts and destinations noted.
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Kansas
Kansas City
Jane Martin
F.jd. Mite
Washington Avenue
Kan
Missouri Pacific
Atchison
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Washington
Joseph G. Knox
North Topeaks
Willoughby FR. Nichols
Gaena
Thomas Campbell
Peter Miller
Marcus Weag Callister
Marrasitot
Taylor
Kelly
Judge Hazen Dismisses Jury In Moulton Insurance Suit
In a Kitwin case Har ry S. Moulton sues Masonic Mutual Benefit Association seeking 30 000 life insurance claiming his father’s policy was due after payments were made but the firm refused to honor it. The judge removed the jury after finding a dispute purely over legal points and took the case under advisement.
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Hazen
Harry S. Moulton
Kitwin
Masonic Mutual Benefit Association
Moulton
Himse
Mantell Plans Corsican Revival and New Play in Topeka Visit
Robert Mantell, the actor, arrived in Topeka with his company to perform A Secret Warrant at Crawford theater tonight. He held a rehearsal of The Corsican Brothers, aiming to revive it in Pittsburgh in May. W A Tremayne is drafting a dramatization of The Dagger and the Sword for Mantell’s next season, pending success.
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Robert Mantell
Crawford Theater
Topeka
Pittsburg
W. A. Tremayne
Montreal
Jules Hatton
Mr. Mantell
Fire at Blackwell's Island Hospital Causes No Injuries
A fire swept the Hospital of the penitentiary on Blackwell's Island injuring no one. Twelve inmates and six women were moved to safety as flames damaged the southern dome area. Fire engines aided containment, with authorities noting the rest of the building remained intact. Separately, Frank J. Gould bought Alta Ruth the St Bernard winner for 2100 at a beach show in Cincinnati. A burglar named Lon Henderson received a one year sentence in the penitentiary from Judge Hazen at Rossville.
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New York
Blackwell's Island
Cincinnati
Frank J. Gould
Alta Ruth
Mr. Gould
Marvelcroft
Queen Bane
Joliet Strike Raises Wages For 500 Section Men
The Joliet April Aston railroad boosts pay on the Chicago to Bloomington and Dwight to Peoria segments from 1.10 to 31.25 dollars per day. The workforce on the two divisions will be doubled to meet increased demand.
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Joliet
Aston Railroad
Chicago
Bloomington
Dwight
Peoria
W H Kenzie Seeks Igou Appointment In Topeka
A Kansas City call to Governor Stanley favors Fred Igou for inspector. A E McKenzie and six Topeka grain men endorse Igou, claimed to be a Democrat though seen as a Populist by some. The controversy delays the appointment as parties push for settlement.
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A. E. McKenzie
Kansas City
Stanley
Fred Igou
Igou
Clalina
Dave Mulvane
Tom Ewan
McKenzie
Topeka
F. W. Frasius
North
Opekit
Thomas Cross
City in ruins after San Vicente earthquakes
Washington says San Vicente suffered severe quakes with no telegraph link. A relief committee formed to raise immediate aid. No lives lost. minor shocks warned of the major event. Prisoners moved to San Salvador. shocks also felt there.
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Washington
Department of State
San Salvador
San Vicente
Rulna
Mr Frey's Father Dead in Seymour Indiana
Christian Frey father of General Manager J. J. Frey of the Santa Fe died about 6 o clock yesterday afternoon at the home of one of his sons in Seymour Indiana. News reached the city last evening as he was traveling from Joliet to Kansas City and did not hear until this morning. He left for Seymour this afternoon. Mr Frey senior was over 70 and had lived with his son, a pharmacist, in Seymour since his wife died about two years ago.
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Christian Frey
J. J. Frey
The
Santa Fe
Seymour
Ind
Frey
Joliet
Kansas City
Mr. Prey
Mrs Luke Hart Injured In Runaway Near Harrison Street
Mrs Luke Hart, also known as Mrs Maggie Luke, living opposite Dr H C Linn on West Sixth Street, was likely fatally injured in a runaway this afternoon. She was thrown from her buggy at Sixth Avenue and Harrison Street and suffered internal injuries.
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Maggie Luke
Mrs. W. E Stanley Moves to Wichita Likely Permanently
Mrs. W E Stanley wife of the governor has returned to Wichita and will not relocate to Topeka. She plans to stay at least through the school year with their three children enrolled in Wichita schools. A son is expected to graduate in June. Also noted are a new collar cuff smoothing device at Peerless Steam Laundry and The Lucke Rolled Cigar available at Sim Drug Co.
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W. E Stanley
Wichita
Topeka
New Crawford Theater and a Select Company
A Crawford theater opens under the management of M. W. Hanley and features a select company for performances.
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M. W. Hanley
Grand Army men oppose Coulter over McKinley attacks
Kansas Grand Army leaders met in Hutchinson to block editor O H Coulter from opposing McKinley in the encampment. They plan to decide a candidate to head the Kansas department, opposing Coulter’s bitter Southern remarks, and will attend the encampment next week to complete their plan.
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GAR
McKinley
Hutchinson
Kam
Kansas
O. H. Coulter
Topeka
Deartment
Coulter
South
Gram
North Topeka Road case leads to damages ruling
The state insurance department rules no revenue stamps needed on loruses and documents, a change from prior customs. In a separate matter, Mrs. J. Smail sues Shawnee county for damages over a North Topeka road case and the jury returns a verdict for the county.
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Church
The
State Insurance Department
Rtment
North Topeka Road
J. Smail
Shawnee County
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Fr. Scott
Eric Auglund
Newton
George Barber
National Military Home
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Platform Democracy
Ben Harrison
Marcy
Martin
Skinner
Blackwell's Island Institution
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Lon Henderson
Henderson
Ki Woates Cpa
Menisy
Vallonas
Salon
WFORD
Arnold Wolford
Icon
Howls '& Snow's
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Whkenzie
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MR. Frey
Indiana
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Sim Drug Co
New Crawford Theater
Robert T. Mantel
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