Topeka Bridge Fight Delays Spur County Officials
Topeka readers confront delays by Shawnee County Commissioners and legal challenges over a proposed bridge. Report discusses bond sales to Deiter Dennison Prior firms, court opinions, and local political pressure as workers face unemployment while officials seek a ruling on bond legality and project viability.
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HL Pafford
Journal
Topeka
Shawnee County
Harinre
Tod
Jenners
Oulay
Dillon Whithe
W. H. Rossington
Tullock Brider Company
Ledgenworth
Hinl
Ugridge
Wens Whit Srport
Delite
Dennlson
Dillon
Cal Hemington
Detts. Dennison
Toleto
Gay 2iCu
Sheenve County
Prvi Eessons
County Athenes
State Supreme Court
Dende
Pessertiag
Camonule
Supreme Court
Contested Bridge Bond Fight Draws County Officials
Voters approved 180400 dollars for a Madison river crossing project but protests by residents threaten delays. County Attorney Safford and Attorney General Darwen prepare amicable steps as other lawyers contest the legality of the bonds and potential litigation looms.
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Inn Bridge
Atmney Safford
Darwen
Safford
Kleytelte
Cinelmadl
Dennleon & Prive Fom
Clyde Mohler Slain in Topeka Murder Case
Clyde Mohler a Topeka youth is reported slain amid allegations of romantic involvement with a Mexican girl. The article notes Mohler’s Topeka connections, family background, and ties to local institutions, with scattered details about his movement and associates.
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Clyde Mohler
Topeka
Weather outlook and temperatures shift in Colorado
The report notes snow ending last night with winds easing to light speeds except for Inga. Temperatures ranged from 46 to 62 degrees through the day with clouds diminishing toward evening. The U S Weather Bureau forecasts calmer conditions and clearer skies for tomorrow across the region.
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Colorado
Trorsigg
United States
Atier- Boon
Peters Won’t Run for Governor Says Peters
Sam Peters declares he will not be a candidate for governor. Governor Morrill and Judge Peters refuse to discuss the meeting with Governor Morrill. Commissioner Simpson and other officials say Peters is not a candidate. The conference outcome remains guarded with no clear decision on a candidacy.
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Sam Peters
Morrillaye Peters
Jim Bimpson
Newton
Tuijee Peters
Mori ‘Mearty
Jim Simpson
Etter
Angile
Iuvernor
Patera
Cys
Aajil
Petere
Getern
Sato
Simpson
Peters
Petern
Petens
Marquette Statue Acceptance Clears Senate Without Dissent
Washington April 20 the navy bill was paused to consider the gift statue of Pierre Marquette, presented by the Witcuntin estate, now in the statehouse. Resolution by Mr. Pap mer expresses thanks and acceptance with remarks by Senator Mitchell Gem. passage follows without opposition. Dyche and Professor Dyche will lecture at the High School today at 4:29 and later at the center, detailing the explorer’s historic role.
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Navy Bil
Pete Marquette
Witcuntin
Pap Mer
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Pot Dyche
Dyche
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Popaike
Nvision Ic
Nebraska
Gold Standard Democracy
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Nels
Apel
Stair Democratic
Erey
Eldar
Eich
Wertiarticus
Alice
Olkee
England
Paul
Stewart
Hammond
Harmmond
Krueger
Transvaal
South Africa
Hat of Representatives
United States of America
Sohn Hays Hammond
United
United States
State Department
Saramond
Great Britain
Iwo
Culllo m's Star at Convention Sparks Turmoil and Ticket Scramble
Fifteen thousand people pack the convention hall as Buck McCarthy of the stock yards district in Chicago leads a heated push for tickets. Revolvers flash and a brawl erupts while delegates argue over voting rules and the platform amid a tense scene at the city’s political gathering.
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Tyr
Elnstan
Gorse
Holt
Cook County
Dr. Jamieson
Ims
Dome Dulidine
Linela Polltice
Wm Niet
Suis
Mildred
Ohio
Hurols Yan
Buck Moetarty
Stock Yards
Chicago
Constituenta
Nik
Dt Jameson
Twenty-second
Denver Fire Destroys Portland Hotel Threatens City Block
April fire at Crippie Creek station alarmed as Portland hotel burned and flames leaped across the street. Firefighters dynamited adjacent buildings near Bennett Myers avenues and First Second streets to create gaps. Mesonic Temple block also in danger as a wind-driven blaze hampered containment. About 100 pounds of gunpowder blown to aid demolition with limited success.
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Denver
Crippie Creek
Portland
Bennett and
Myers Avenues
First
Second
Tyers
Warren
Sd cc
Rock Island Time Table Changes Planned for Summer
WH Stillerel, assistant general superintendent, returned from Chicago after attending a meeting of superintendents to arrange a new summer time card set to take effect in June. Most Topeka departures will be shifted by about twenty minutes, with two exceptions, while Chicago vestibuled train No. 2 will depart Topeka at 2:00 p.m. under the new card. The Hor foo and St. Joe tram No. 1 will leave about twenty-one minutes later, at 3:46 p.m., to preserve connections with the Chicago train.
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WH. Stillerel
Rock Island
Frag
Chicago
Topeka
Wistelt
Zere
Horfoo
St. Joe
Woo
Sentences for Hammond and others commuted in Pretoria
Pretoria April 28 reports that death sentences on John Hayes Hammond and several others including Col Francis Rhodes Lionel Phillips and George Parrar were commuted. A later cable from Johannesburg details the high court judgment and notes many others received two years imprisonment or banishment.
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Pretoria
John Hayes Harponi
Francis Rhodes
Cape Colony
Lionel Phillipa
Chamber of Women of
Johannesburg
George Parrar
Countess Life
Lonton
Jobeanesburg
High Court
Pratoria
Reform Committee
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the Times
Kroeger
Transvaal
John Hart Hammond
American State Department
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Harry FE Gins Buys Hanmond
Ole
Byerion
Hom
Gen. Hammond
Raulte
Washington
Cape Town
Rial
Syform
Bia
Duthe
Palafud
Elise
Troishout
Bentencett
Lionel Philps
Chamber of Mines
Johannnesbure
George Farrer
Country Life
Col
Francia Rhodes Srother
The
Hun
Cean Rhodes
John Hisge Hammond
Eheinest
Mmanager
de Brera 2
Joel Hilsnato
Barney Barnato
Pettlehelm
J. W. Lofard
Meln
J. Curtis
W. B. Clement
J. Lawler
H. Jking
Air
Binghat
Marnfax Frogien
Sentences in Treason Trials Beat Britons in South Africa
Pretoria reports show judges condemned several high treason defendants in Johannesburg. Among those sentenced to death were Lionel Phillips and George Farrar, while five others faced two different terms including banishment and fines. Rumors suggested clemency by the executive, later confirmed as commutation of death sentences.
Booth Tucker Slums Arrest in New York Incident
In New York on April 2 Commander Booth-Tucker of the Salvation Army was taken into custody after a reported slumming episode on Elisabeth Street. Bail was set at 21,000, supplied by Steve Rhodes. The charge claimed he was “walking the streets” in a disorderly manner.
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Bootis‘Tusker
Salvation Army
Elisabeth Street
Steve Hrodhe
Dideube
Conmumender Booth-Tucker
Two New Witnesses Testify in Pearl Bryan Murder Case
Newport Ky April 2 Two women testified today in the Jackson Pearl Bryan murder trial. Mrs Seithers described a frightening encounter with Ettanenra on the Licking Pike near Newport and identified him as Jackson. Allee Sumfel corroborated seeing a cab and a grey horse driving toward Newport after midnight on January 21.
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Jackson
George Ho Jackson
Seithers
Ettanenra
Walting
Alexandria Pike
Scott Jackson
Pearl Bryan
C. Mullen
Butcher
Fee H. Jackson
Neimatl
Bisseene
Walling
Hits
Omer
Bert
Tyan
Rackane
Niles Bond Faces Delay in Office Installation
The Niles bond for entering office is refused amid internal disputes within the department. Col. W. C. Whitney, newly elected department commander, travels to town with General Vo Nailee Mer, as delays and resolutions unfold regarding bond approval, adjutant general handovers, and council actions planned for May.
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Trowlle
Col
W. C. Whitney
Niles
Harrivon
Councileer
Pocur
Miles
Lemind
Hiurrison
Tug
Nilen
Dart
Birra
Abe
Eiten
Ahr
Depvicen
Barney Eelly
Id Wervicey
Cangutne
Jeetorm
MD Errelt
Tair
Thetis
Tsiq
Topeka
Opeka
Glee Crom Belatt
Council of
Blood drawn in Cleveland strike clash at noon
A street confrontation in Cleveland involved four striking workers clashing with others. Patrol wagons were dispatched as officers intervened and several people were rescued. Three men suffered serious injuries in the melee.
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Clevelad
Apel
Worne
Hum
Tuimee
Garrison Investigates Company Amid Bond Suit Here
Lloyd Garrison of Baston travels to Topeka to review the Trust Company of America led bond case. A $300,000 bondholder action seeks a receiver. Garrison plans to appear in Shawnke County District Court as the case advances. The Seventh Army through Fort Apache, Arizona, moves toward Topeka, with troops and equipment aboard Pullman cars en route to Fort Huachuca.
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Lloyd Garris
Baston
Topeka
Heleone
Investment “Trust Company of America
le Hore
Shawnke County
Om Gee HO
Thes Bonda
Garriseon Pepreen
Cee HO
Csi
Garrisem
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