Mail Pouch Graft Trial Reveals Government Contract Dishonesty
Rastinere De 2-The trial of a bilewerth Uston and Sere Vor was charged with fraud in a government leather goods contract case. Willon Hayden, secretary, testified that Warren Leather Foods supplied pouches and paid bribes via agents to share contracts, with letters showing intent to defraud. Fred B. Cuse and Arthur W. Colby of Warren Leather Goods cited bills owed to Smith.
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Cuarien
Willon Hayden
Warret Leather Foods Company
Waercerter
Mars
Paltimonn
Upton and
Hayden
Smith
Warren
Ana
Warren Conmany Tusd
Washington
Fred B. Cuse
Arthur W. Colby
Warren-Leather-Goady Company
Cotton production estimates and boll weevil impact report
The 1903 04 cotton outlook indicates expected yields and acreages with notes on ginned versus unginned cotton. A detailed Indian Territory investigation by the Bureau of Statistics and entomology is forthcoming, examining the boll weevil effect and tying into census data and district assessments.
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Bureau of Statistics
Railroad Construction Gang Rescues Worker In City Upgrade
A construction crew along the railroad stopped its train and rescued a worker whose gun seized a threat. the gun and will be sent to the city for processing.
Prominent Race Trait Inspires Daily Avorations
A Washington Star report quotes a controversial and racially charged view asserting that Black people possess an innate love for music reflected in daily labor. The piece cites examples from woodcutters and barbers, praising rhythm and harmony in ordinary tasks while noting a claimed practical detachment from sentiment.
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Magro
Wuhd Heprostitative Williams
Biasikaippi
Yatinputter
Gabriel
Plea of Hypnotism in Chicago Murder Trial
Agem plans to plead hypnotism as his defense in the Chicago murder trial of Heal Roeski, with experts expected to testify that Roeski was hypnotized by bandit Peter Nere. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Bars are advertised as a remedy for coughs and consumption.
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Chicago
Heal Roeski
Parbarn
Hoeski
Peter Nere
Zion City Monks Down Zion Guards As Dowie Rule Expands
In Zion City Ill the order to purify Zion prohibits nonbelievers from entering the city and doubles the Zion guards force. Dowie operates on script issued by federal receivers while stores accept trade checks and struggle to feed residents. Receivers oversee Dowie’s industries with Dowie named temporary manager to maintain order and attempt to pay workers.
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Chicago
Zion
John Alexander Dowie
Zion City
United States
Zion Guards
Inceme
Redeski
Dowie
Blount
Currie
Dewis
Tiis
Banning
Provielia
Kobisaat
Dowle
Swarte Family Acknowledges Aid From Salina Kin
The text notes help given by Prof. and Mrs. Beach of Salina to Swarte's brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs. E.R. W. Karena, acknowledging uncly and aunt involvement in supporting family.
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Mr. Swarte
Be er Placed on Trial at Police Court Session
In the morning session of the police court two of the several beer related cases were heard while others remained untried. Frank Raynor, an older man described as the old timer, faced the court but details were limited in the fragmentary report.
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Frank
Raynor
Ziegler Linked to Missouri Inquiry and Miner Strike Threat
Brooklyn magnate William Ziegler faces extradition as Missouri officials seek testimony on tools distribution among legislators in a rural food matter. Mine unions threaten disruption if talks fail, with miners gathering as President Mitchell expected to address protest. Senate action in Kansas City involves Jemse L Jewell surrendering to bribery charges connected to powder legislation, bond set at $5,000, case scheduled for February 9. Gold shipment noted in London via Heidelback Thre atimer Co. and an arrest at a New York bar linked to contraband goods. various related cases adjourned or dismissed.
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William Ziegler
Brooklyn, WN
Missouri
Ziegler
allCcorado Mining
Sus
Mitchell
the & Sumimons
Victor Fuel Company
United Mine Workers
Jewell
Kansas City
Jemse L. Jewell
Jefferson City
Pie
Samuel F. Scott
Steerage Traffic Tops Records on Transatlantic Lines
From New York a record steerage voyage aboard the WRI Star liner Cedvis chic tett tinen ese lerdny bound for Liverpool, amid reports that the French La Toursine carried 1,000 more passengers, with many left ashore due to oversold accommodations. The line reports nationwide ticket sales outpacing available space, making control of bookings difficult as early passengers boarded after ticket checks.
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New York
Der
WRI
United States
Han Agecis
Fist
North Topeka notes and wedding report in late edition
North Topeka column items include social notes from Kimball Printing Co and local businesses. Brief mentions cover visits by A T Rose, J H Foucht, Dr H C Miner and Ralph Campbell, plus Miss Jearmette Wolkott and Miss Anna Henry returning from trips. McMaster Swartz wedding of Loudell McMaster to Harry F Swart at Jackson Street home with simple rites and relatives present.
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Uheave
Kimball Printing Company
Kansas Avenue
James
I. Bickel
Juncton City
Rutter
Tk. M. Greisbach
Silver Lake
Jearmette Wolkott
Atchison
Rutter’s
North
JH. Foucht
A. T Rose
Abilene
Clay Center
W. H. Rut
H.C. Miner
Ralph Campbell
Hutter
Kansas
Svenme
Futter
E. J. White
Lester
Holland
White
Monroe Street
Charles Steinberger
Topeka
Wa Keeney
Hoyt
PH Steward
W. H. Rutter
Anna Henry
Ofinwa
Nak
Beet Ste
Harvey Fowler
Fowler
Topéka
McMaster-Swartz
Loudell_ McMaster
Drushter
Rabt
McMaster
Harry F. Swa
Taloga
Okie
Mendes
Jackson Street
Evne
Hutchinson
Ishouse
Swarts
West senator recalls hostile Interviewer episode
A former west senator recounts a hostile press encounter. He describes a newspaper interviewer asking about a future treasure and misquoting him. The tale ends with the editor’s protest and the interviewer abruptly leaving.
Cleaning House Change of Food Cleans the Soul's House
Local readers are urged to try dietary changes as a path to better health. An old medical ad asserts changing what you eat, not just medicines, can cleanse the body and restore strength. Testimonials praise Grape-Nuts and Postum products as nutritious, easily assimilated foods aiding recovery.
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Lancet
London
Springville
Ind
Postum Co
Worst Is Over at Butler
Butter Pennsylvania December 2 reports show 114 cases of fever today with one death and several new cases, but confidence grows that the worst is over as residents rely on the State Journal for updates.
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Butler
Butter
Jokeck Dies at Pear Farm After Mysterious Arrival
An unnamed foreigner known as Jokeck, found frozen near a county pear farm north of town, died this morning. He could not speak English and no one could determine his origin or background. He was taken to two hospitals and his feet were amputated.
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Pear Farm
Antone Jokeck
County Pear Farm
Jokeck
Gambling Cases Set for Preliminary Hearing Friday
The preliminary hearing for Mike Thompson Wood Fowler Tobe Tobias and Al Hurst is set before Judge McCabe in city court at 9 AM Friday. The defendants may plead or go to district court, with a probable but not certain initial hearing. High School Play Nish school plans two one act plays Obstinate Ny and Revolving Were Friday evening. Miss Henry of Bethany college directs separate casts and proceeds fund a football team dinner and statuary for the high school building.
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Mike Thompson
Wood Fowler
Tobe Tobias
al Hurst
McCabe
District Court
Nish School
Miss Henry
Bethany Collies
Strike Orders Hit Six Iron Workers in Chicago
In Chicago only six men are affected by general strike orders of bridge and structural iron workers against the George A Fuller Construction Company. The Fuller company holds a single contract in the city. If needed, Frank Buchanan, president of the International Union, will seek support from the Associated Building Trades in the fight against Fuller.
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Catengo
Dew
Chicago
George A. Fulter Construction Company
Puller Company
Frank Buchanan
International ‘Union
Associated Wollding Trades
Fuller Company
Road bridge closure ends after positive crossing
An approach on the Grantee river project is completed today and a bridge crossing resumes tomorrow. The first progress since May 3 marks a positive step as travel temperatures rise and morning conditions improve.
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Simone
Merrimont at Crawford Promises Spectacle and Song
Dramatic program at Crawford features a new comedy edy tale titled A Bunch at the Selly Keys with topical songs and tuned numbers. Trumball the soubrette stars with Irish Pawntraker, joined by Mrs Paton and Thurston in a varied bill praised for conscientious effort and natural talent. Former Congressman William M. Springer suffers pneumonia after a cold in Chicago.
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Merrimont
Crawford
Selly Keys
Trumball
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