Opening of Fifty sixth Congress draws vast crowds in Roberts case
Washington December 4 opening day for the Fifty sixth Congress attracts a crowded Capitol. A mass of people fills corridors and galleries as members, officials, and dignitaries assemble. The Roberts case and the death of Vice President Hobart loom over sessions with vigorous cheers, protests, and formal ceremonies marking the oath of new senators and the speaker’s chair. General Henderson elected speaker after a roll call, with remarks urging unity and duty.
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Murder Charged in Potwin Killing Trial Opens
The Yoeman murder case against S. Yeoman begins in Shawnee County district court after a fatal June shooting in Potwin. Prosecution and defense clash over continuances, witness lists, and admissibility as attorneys seek to prepare for trial with mixed procedural rulings.
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Sunday Duel Ends in Murder at Potwin Home
David Jackson dies after being shot by E Yoeman in a family dispute that ended their business partnership at the Yoeman home on Woodlawn Avenue Potwin. The shooter fled but was later arrested as were Weldon and others involved in the turmoil.
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Jury Impanels After Motion To Quash
The court ordered a jury impaneled after Madden pled not guilty for the defense. The first panel began with 12 named men including Thompson Harks Mullin Hous Shaffer Dennis Thompson Mason Harris Wear Bower Smith and Hooker. The special venire likely to extend into tomorrow.
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Prominent Chase County figure Yeoman linked to local paper founder
Has a long record in Chase County politics and press. E Yeomen, defendant in a murder case in district court, is a veteran county leader and former publisher of the Chase County Banner started in 1870s with Frank Smith. He served as deputy to Sheriff Smith and was allied with Sam Wood and the Peoples Bank at Elmdale. Although Democratic candidate for a county post, the era’s GOP leanings helped his supporters push for large service fees and bonds. Weather: Chicago reports fair tonight and Tuesday with rising temperatures Tuesday.
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Richardson Named Speaker Nominates Richardson After Six Ballots
Washington December 4 The Democratic House caucus nominated James D Richardson of Tennessee for speaker after a six ballot contest. Early tallies showed Richardson 141 votes with De Armond Bankhead and Sulzer trailing. party unity and strategy shaped the final vote and leadership prospects amid a divided field.
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Supreme Court Rules on Pie Trust Case Across Nations
The Supreme Court on December 4 upheld the ruling against a combination of pie manufacturers forming a trust. Justice Peckham delivered the decision, affirming the appellate court’s stance against the alleged trust.
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Injunction Refused Over Pancake Flour Brand Dispute
Judge Hazen refused a temporary injunction sought by Topeka Milling against Falston Yeast alleging copyright infringement of the word Ralston on pancake mix packages. He criticized affidavits as unsatisfactory and said a permanent injunction will be decided on the merits at a future hearing. The case may involve damages of 1000 dollars.
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Coldest Weather of the Season Reported
The Weather Bureau issued special bulletins noting the coldest weather of the season across western regions with temperatures around ten degrees and subfreezing lows in the Ohio Valley and mid Atlantic, predicting a drop tonight and a moderating trend for the eastern half of the area tomorrow.
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Grocers Help Fund International Congress in Paris
A letter to Mr William Drinefield from Mr Hubert Mitchell Plygdl of Jim ton acknowledges a donation to the International Congress of Grocers. The Kansas State Retail Tire association sent funds on November 27 deposited in National Savings Bank Bestan as credit to the Congress treasurer. Grocers nationwide and abroad contribute to cover expenses for the Paris exposition, now underway.
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Reduced Round Trip Fare Announced for State Meetings
Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture writes that railroads in Kansas will offer an open round trip rate of one and one third fare for the twenty ninth annual meeting in Topeka. The reduced rate covers attendees of the annual meetings in the same week including the stock show and temperance campaign. Tickets go on sale January 6 and are valid through January 15.
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Six killed in English switch accident near Salida
A fatal rail incident occurred at the English switch near Salida leaving six people dead. Rescue units worked through the night as investigators examined the wreckage and secured the scene.
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Train Crash Near Salida Kills Several
A collision between two passenger trains on the Denver & Rio Grande line near Soglinh switch, six miles east of Salida, Colorado, killed multiple passengers and injured several others. Killed include C. B. Osgood, M. Matthews, Prem Barns, George Pun ter, and John Tons. seriously hurt are Grooks W. Pierce, Thanes Si German, and A. M. Johnston among others. An ensuing derailment halted trains and prompted an investigation into the cause.
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Epworth League Convention Plans and Newspaper Future
A speech by Rev. Charles M. Stelde discusses the Epworth League convention in Detroit last summer and envisions future church work. He notes a shift in paper publishing, proposing a new weekly format to distinguish it from current papers and to serve a broader audience with varied content.
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Anonymous Topeka Mail Collector Incident
A damaged OCR fragment reports a mail collection disruption in Topeka with references to a collector, trains, and a Washington route. Specific names, dates, and locations are unclear due to garbled text but imply a postal collection issue and staffing details.
Deaths And Funerals Notice Incomprehensible Script
Fragmented OCR text references deaths and funerals with scattered names and dates. Readable parts mention a person named Jobin and several garbled names, but details are unclear and no coherent event or dates can be established. The piece appears to be a damaged public notice or obituary section excerpt.
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