Removal of Supt A A Stewart at Olathe Sparks Debate
Prominent Kansas Republicans Senator J W Parker and ex-editor H A Perkins urged Gov Morrill to keep Superintendent A A Stewart at the Olathe deaf and dumb institution amid accusations of political interference. Parents of students oppose his removal while Craig county residents complain of lax discipline and alleged thefts by inmates. State railroad inspectors tour lines, and legal questions arise over using incidental funds for stenography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Stewart
Ole
J. W. Parker
Olathe
H. A Perkina
Olathe Mirror
Jalinson County
Oskaloosa Independent
State Board of Charities
Stewart
Kansas
State Board of Railroad Commissioners
Samuel T. Howe
J. M. Simpson
Josep G. Lowe
H. Hinckley
Bes
Rock Island
Hite
Topeka
St. Joseph
Pensioners Paid by Checks Circulated in Topeka Banks
A circular created by a man identified as a silverman argues that banks lack sufficient gold to pay pensioners alone and also handle the rest of the country's business. It is unclear who distributed the circular.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Shawnpee County
United States Pension Office
Practical Joke Strikes Host Trying Fake Sergeant Call
A party host and guest fell for a prank when a caller posed as a sergeant warning of disturbances. The fake officer urged them to bond by nine, prompting a visit to police HQ before discovering it was a joke. Also noted: Labette County Bank quits and stockholders plan an investment venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellison
Bond
Labette County Bank
Labetts County Bank
State Bank
No Duck Trousers Clash On East Fourth Street
On East Fourth Street two groups clashed when society young men in duck trousers confronted the de Fort street gang The incident ended with several injuries and multiple arrests early Sunday Brady Johnson and Fawkes detained Mikey Heery C W Dawes Harry Padgett and John Dahlgres who pled guilty and were fined five dollars each
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Street
Micky Heery
Gil
de Fort Street
East Fourth Street
Micky Hoery
Duck Trousers
Brady, Johnson and
Fawkes
Mikey Heery
C. W. Dawes
Harry Padgett
John Dahlgres
Atchison Women Insulted After Prayer Meeting Incident
Rev. Mr. Howie reports two respectable women followed for two blocks and insulted by a drunken man after a Presbyterian prayer meeting. He urges prompt police reporting and full punishment, warns of future horse-whippings for such offenders, and criticizes men who roam from dark corners and insult women in Atchison and Winthrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howie
Atchison Champion
Champion
Atchison
Winthrop
Missouri
Papers Missing in Topeka Water Case
City of Topeka seeks documents in the water works case against Topeka Water Department that vanished from the district court clerk's office. City attorney Isenhart requests return or receipt proving possession to allow amendments. The loss would hinder a major litigation and cause great inconvenience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Benhart
Isenhart
Powell State Chemist Appointed to Succeed Dr Gilbert
Dr L M Powell learned by notice from the state board of health that he has been elected state chemist and microscopist. Powell had held the post under the previous board, but with a new board led by Dr M B Ward Dr J L Gilbert was chosen to replace him while Gilbert is visiting Massachusetts. Powell was not a candidate and will inform Gilbert of the succession.
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J. J. Barnes
Pratt
Penitentiary Board
Topeka
Taylor
Charles A. Taylor
Pratt County
Charley Taylor
Republican State Central Committee
Wis
E . Brown
Clsbe
Tenth Street
Topeka Avenue
Homer Evans
Dilly
Tilman
Coffeyville Journal
Santa Fe
Boston
New York
Wehwiton
Louisville
Denver
Colorado Springs
Iain Bros
Particuar
J. B. Johnson
Blate RK. S
Osborn
Oakland
State Board of Charities
Asylum
Grand Opera House
Frank Jarrell
Maniton
Court House
Hackman
Travis
Colorado
Nh McClure
Vincent
Simeon Greenspan
Sproat
East Sixth Street
Percy Hemnus
State Journvst
Columio Springs Gazette
Will Link
Peter Jones
Becky Sharp
Bob Higgins
Pueblo
Miss Anthony
Kansas
Gilbert
L. M. Powell
State Board of Health
Powell
Board of Health
Lewelling
M. B. Ward
J. L. Gilbert
Massachusetts
Drunk and Destructive Man Arrested After Fence Tearing
A. J. Anderson was found drunk on Lincoln Street and tore down fences while police Captain Gardiner pursued him. He was captured near Lincoln and Eleventh, resisted search, and was fined $10 in court. Also notes declining quicksilver prices in 1994 and a laundry advertisement.
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A. J. Anderson
Lincoln Street
Gardiner
Lincoln
Anderson
Tincoln
Eleventh Streets
Joe Kellams Joint Raid Reopnes Liquor Charge
Officers raided Joe Kellam s illicit second story joint above Morehouse s jewelry store at Kansas avenue Saturday night. They found a roomful of drinkers with eight dozen beer bottles, two jugs of whisky and a quart of white horse. Kellam faced pending liquor selling charges and his case was continued in court.
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Joe Kellam
Morehouse
T21
Kansas Avenue
Wilkerson
Gardiner
Gaines
Kellam
Wanted Rogers body for dissection study
The Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery will study the case of Frank Rogers who died by poison. Rogers’ body was buried at Potters Held adjoining Rochester cemetery after friends were not found. A Kansas Medical College member said Rogers would have been a fine subject for dissection had he died a month later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Academy of Medicine and Surgery
Frank Rogers
Lime Kilo
Rogers
Potters
Rochester
Topeka
Kansas Medical College
Stars Journal
Catholic use of Chautauqua Chapel granted
In Jamestown New York on August 5 Chancellor Vincent allowed Catholic services at Chautauqua Central until a chapel is built. Father Gibbons conducted the first Catholic service ever held at the Chautauqua site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Grant
Chautauqua
Jamestown
N. Y
Vincent
Father Gibbons
Republica Mayor de Centro America
New York
Mexico City
New Republic
Nicaragus
Salvador
Honduras
Republica Mayor de Centro
Ellinwood
Barton County
Heroic Rescuer Captain Milner Saves Drowning Victims
New York Aug 6 Three people drown after a yachting mishap off Lite Hell Gate. Captain Milner capsized rescue boat, saved Mrs Hartman and two children, but Hartman and Joseph Whitley drowned despite efforts. Hartman’s wife and son revived.
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Milner
New York
John Hartman
Sheressa
Lee
Joseph Whitley
Alexander
Long Island Sound
Whitley
Hell Gate
Wm. Milner
Capt. Milner
Mrs. Hartman
Hartman
Mra Hartman
Alexander Whitley
Indians Are All Gone From Jacksons Hole Region
Gen Coppinger reports the Jacksons Hole country cleared of Indians with scouting parties returning. About 200 Indians were seen in Swan valley but returned to Fort Hull after learning troops would move in. Command remains at Maryvale and scouts will retake Hobsch basin in ten days.
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Coppinger
Manrvatt
Wya
Burket Lake
Jackson's Hole
Indiana
Yellowstone Park
Maryvale
Park
Swan Valley
Fort Hull
Jackson’s Hall
Hobsch Basin
Europeans to Appeal to Authorities Over Missionary Massacre
European residents meeting in Swanewar denounce Chinese authorities over the Wohai Bay massacre of missionaries near Ku Cheng. A resolution was adopted to appeal to European governments against the outrage and to protest China’s handling of past outrages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swanewar
Wohai Bay
Ku Cheng
China
Three Men Badly Frozen On Mount Tacoma
A report from Tacoma Washington dated August 5 states three experienced climbers Fred R. Cowden Walter M. Bosworth and Fred Evans were badly frozen while attempting the Mount Tacoma summit. Messages carried by homing pigeons note gale winds at 12 000 feet from the Camp of the Clouds site. The other items mention ruined rice crops across Japan due to continuous rains and famine fears. A. T. Waggoner druggist advertises low prices at 731 Kansas Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Tacoma
Tacoma
Washa
Union
Fred R. Cowden
Walter M. Bosworth
Fred Evans
Mount Tacoma
This Is Hot Weather Deals On Groceries Prices
A weather note urges finding a cool spot and watching grocery prices. It stresses groceries as a life necessity and promises savings for readers through careful shopping.
Marble Jar Sizes Listed for Sale
Classified note lists glass marble jars in multiple capacities including two gallon, two quart and one pint sizes. Describes available options for buyers but provides no additional details on price or vendor.
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Reform School
Enid
Reform Schod
Tharn
Bia
Bird
Misa A. M. Hayes
Bis Department
Sean
W. Ripley
Tackson-st
Halim
Ren
O'connor’s Business College
Kansas City
Clements & Chaffee
D. A. Clements
Powell State
Wasnixeton
Geological Survey
California
Joe Kellamws
Cxampates
Lil
Ida M. Gallagher
Tuscola
Ill
Stewart Stoves
Shelden’s
Kansas Ave
Yokoyama
Japan
A. T. Waggoner
Ceries
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