On the Roof Morning Seen by Collins Murder Witness
In district court Mrs. Bray Burnett testified she saw a man leaving the Collins residence through the kitchen area on the murder morning, with Ella Buchanan corroborating. The cross examination turned sensational as Burnett faced questions about her past and associations, while other witnesses described related events and travel details surrounding Scranton and Topeka.
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Collins
Bray Burnett
J. &. Collins Abo
Cos
Durant
Scranton Tree
Topek
Fetmore
Biehth
van Buren
Harriaunstreett
Bates
Harrison
van Buren Street
Steve Bipen
Jetmore
Collins House
Wiikeron
Howe
John Wilkerson
Aresu
Anestone
Jude Hazen
Alis Burnett
Coyne
Mabel Buchan
East Seventh
Haisch
J. S
Bneminger
Strauss
Collie House
Ella Aveharoun
Flin Buchanan
Ella Buckner
Eile Buckner
Jim Keston
Tid C. Moore
Eee
Sheri Conk
Scranton
Greenwood May | Stor Z
Jvstia
Hayden
Jermy Abed
Feud over office seekers at Wichita party sparks tense scene
The Kansas City Journal reports a strained encounter in Wichita where Governor Stanley and McPherson’s A W Smith clashed after a dinner at the Black home. Smith, asking to see Stanley, was refused as crowds and political tensions mount. Also listed are candidates for oil inspector across multiple counties amid a tense electoral season.
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Kansas City Journal
Wichita
Kan
Stanley
A. W. Smith
McPherson
Mr. Stanley
Smith
Hive & Svene
Brefermant
Paul Webb
Brafford
Webb
Onl
GH. Failger
Riley
FW. Butler
Woodson
W. Freeland
Miami
W. B Townsend
Leavenworth
A. C. Pye
Cottel
MW. Brady
Brown
Pojlape
Sumner
E.G. Pullman
Rice
Whey Bollinger
Bourbon
Spencer
Eakin
John W. Busch
Jewell
Morrison
Clay
O. B. Stark
Stafford
John W Enoch Jewell
J. B. Fishback
Shawnee
W. D. Copeland
Sedewick
W. Z. McClure
Jefferson
F. “. Bushong
Ions
Meredith
Wabaunsee
J. E. Myary
Marion
Fea
Pottawatomie
Dan Watson
Waandotte
Arment
Whey
Making trouble for him Governor-elect Stanley faces patronage woes
Governor-elect Stanley tires under office seekers as party stalwarts demand posts. Rivalries over railroad commissioner and insurance chief elevate tensions with McPherson figures J M Shipton and Besties W Smith backing different candidates. The scramble shapes state board appointments while Stanley struggles to balance board of charities and patronage amid factional pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
J. M. Shipton
McPherson
Mr. Stanley
Liz Cram
Thetead
Mr. Simpson
Simpson
Aten
Craw
Cram
Hutch- Invon
W. Smith
Smith
Cy Leland
Nelson
Frank Grimes
Executive Council
Raiload Coerd
Mort Albaneh
State Board of Charities
Otter
Board of Charities
Annes Rereee
Treneurer
James Hamilton
Fasiion Ted Ce
Lawrence court session reveals disputed disorder case details
In a Lawrence court, prosecutor attends as Mrs Burnett faces questioning while denies disorderly conduct accusations. Clarence Spelman of Kansas joins as attorney for John Collins amid ongoing troubles. Witness Warren Carpenter from Lawrence testifies about tobacco company sales and newspaper delivery duties. The case continues on the sixth page.
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Burnett
Br. Jetmore
John Collins
Casa
Linwyers
Warrens. Carpester
Vetiog
American ‘Tobacco Company
Lawrence
Carpenter
J. D. Smith
Dick Bros
Hime Joh Colling
Ed. Miler
Governor-elect faces a flood of cabinet applicant requests
The governor-elect faces pressure from district leaders and party members over board and staff appointments as 125 Shawnee County applicants seek places. Contenders name J C Pollock, Fred Te Vic Murdock, A P Myatt, and J A Troutman as prime candidates for private secretary or adviser roles, while many applicants expect rejection.
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Istrict
Stanley
Beneeta Esnar
Leyond
T. J. Murdock
el Dorado
Shawnes County
Kansas
Ince Mort Albaugh
J. C. Pollock
Winfield
Fred Te Vic Murdock
A. P. Myatt
Ychita
Stanley Himerlf
J. A. Troutman
Topeka
Troutman
Bliss to resign as Secretary of the Interior
Washington reports indicate Secretary Bliss will tender his resignation to the president soon to devote more time to private business interests. The move is described as personal and not due to differences with the president or other advisers, with Bliss expected to retire at the next fitting opportunity. The president is presumed to choose Bliss' successor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bias
Wise
National Guard Debate Spurs Federal Control Push
Adjutant General Hiram Allen and Assistant Adjutant General HN Boyd head to Chicakal for the National Association of Adjutant Generals meeting. They discuss moving state guards under direct federal control to ensure unified mobilization and equipment access across states during emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Allen
HN. Boyd
Chicakal
National Association of Adjutant Generals
Boyd Tofey
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maryland Mills
Ransae
War Department
Army officers push 100000 man expansion plan
Washington December hearing before the House Military Affairs Committee on a proposed army increase. Adjutant General Corin and officers from key branches testified on the plan, which would raise total strength to about 100 000, with 96 000 enlisted men and 3 721 officers.
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War Department
Washington
Adjutant General's Office
House Committee On
Sehwen
Secretary of War
24 Towns Vie For Militia Company Posts In Kansas
Notices from the Adjutant General's Office invite 24 Kansas towns to apply for militia company formations as part of reorganizing the state National Guard. Towns must show sufficient interest and capability to maintain units. many towns have applied, and the best proposals will receive the companies. Also reported Cleveland private car once given to Lily Langtry likely to be sold.
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Adjutant General's Office
Kansas
Allen
Kansas National Guards
Cleveland
Fred Gebhart
Lily Langtry
Nold
Stacey Kansas newspaper man sentenced to year in prison
A. G. Stacey, noted Kansas newspaper man, was sentenced by Judge Riner in federal court to one year and one day in the penitentiary. A stay of execution was allowed, bond set at 5000, and appeals to the US Court of Appeals possible. Locals debate severity, with calls for a fine or commutation amid claims of temporary insanity.
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A. G. Stacey
Kansas
Riner
Stacey
Cass
United States Court of Appeals
Bracey
McKinley
AG. Stacey
Jude River
B. Penebrake
Col. A. 5. Johnson
J. W. Fileed
Hinev
Joe Waters
United States Court of Apperls Stacey
Congressman Curtis of Kansas Cannot Attend House Sessions
Washington dispatch reports Representative Curtis of Kansas is still unable to attend House sessions due to ill health but expects to be out within the next two days.
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Kansas
Washington
Curtis
Large Fleet of Vossela in Ice Fields Reported in Lake Erie
A steamer Mud-Glesex owned by E A Shores of Axbeland Wis was crushed in Lake Eries ice near Pelee Island and towed to port waterlogged. A Cleveland tug assisted by pole Island crew rescued the crew, but the tug remained in danger amid the heavy ice at the head of the lake.
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Lake Erie
Ireland
E. A
Axbeland
Wit
Pelee Islard
Tdny
Cieveland Tus
Pole Island
Cleveland
Cena
Perle
Blizzard in Ohio Delays Eastbound Trains in Snow Storm
Cleveland reports heavy snow and high winds slow trains from the east by one to two hours while southern and western trains run on time. Northwest winds intensify as temperature drops rapidly amid a major winter storm affecting rail travel in the region. Meanwhile in Trenton, Acting Governor Watkins declines to extradite John J. Cagney after weighing testimony for and against the forgery charge, deciding the Nebraska authorities pursued the wrong man.
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Cleveland
Trenton
N. J
Watkins
John J. Cagney
Nebraska
Cagney
Simon Greenspan Held After Disturbances In City Jail
Simon Greenspan, arrested twice yesterday, caused disturbances at Kokis Gru store on Kansas avenue and later in Sim's drug store. Charged with disturbing the peace, he was jailed, fined eight dollars, and released. A subsequent incident led to a second arrest for disturbing the peace. His condition worsened, with claims of insanity as the docket shifted to insanity. He raved, damaged cell windows, and spoke of harming the city over a $60 million matter. Miller visited with papers in which Greenspan reportedly had an abstract. Greenspan recalled nothing. A physician considered his condition serious and unstable.
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Simon Greenspan
Maze
Greenspan
Kokis Gru
Kansas Avenue
Parcel
Borfard
Sim
Miller
Garcia Laid to Rest in Solemn Funeral Rites
Washington February 13 General Calixto Garcia was honored with a high mass at St Patrick's Church before his body was moved with military honors to Arlington National Cemetery. Prominent officials and Cuban independents attended as artillery salutes and a formal procession accompanied the interment before shipment to Cuba.
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Washington
Bec
Calixto Garcia
St Patrick’s Church
National Cemetery
Arlington
Cumin
Raleigh
United States
Ailver
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Lawton
Joe Wheeler
Garcia
Cuba
Shafter
American Army of Liberation
Thurston
Proctor
Mason
Josph McGee
Charles Warren Currier
Baltimore
Clarence E. ‘Woodman
John Ireland
George Dougherty
St. Augustines
J. Schurrett
Apostolic Delegation
Mgr
Stephan Ot
Catholic Thoiland
Rooker
Revi Joseph McGee
Freight Agents Discuss Rates in St Louis Meeting
In St Louis on December 12 a large group of freight agents from western lines met at the Union Trust building. The discussion details remain private, but it is presumed they talked over rate adjustments required by Judge McCormick’s recent Texas railway commission decision.
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St. Louis
Sorthwestern Lines
Union Trust Building
McCormick
Texas Railway Commission
Snow Shovelers Killed Near Crittenden on Central Railroad
Twelve Italian snow shovelers were killed near Crittenden on the New York Central when they stepped in front of an up freight train. All residents of Buffalo, this tragedy occurred in Hutchinson Territory. The incident underscores the dangers faced by workers in winter rail operations.
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Buffalo
New York Central
Crittenden
This County
Death in Air Sparks Mass Meeting in Butte
Five deaths blamed on sulphur and arsenic fumes from emelters prompt Salt Lake reports and a mass meeting as citizens urge evacuation from the area. Names listed include Edwin H. Irvine and Mrs. Henrietta Levy amid rising smoke and fear of violence at the city gathering.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Tribune
Butte
Mont
Lonvinis
Empire
Edwin H. Irvine
Henrietta Levy
Frank Rochester
Catharine Sullivan
John Goornosw
Through Handkerchiefs in Butte Smelter Tense Row
In Butte Montana a tense situation faces death dealing smelters as mobs threaten action. Mayor Harring and Police Chief Mulholland urged calm and asked plant owners to shut down temporarily to give residents relief from four days of thick fumes and dangerous conditions.
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Butte
Mont
Dee
Harring
Pulles Mulholland
Bure
Atlanta Jubilee Celebration Plans and Attendees
A garbled report outlines Atlanta Jubilee activities with a presidential visit. Delegates depart by 4 AM for a Capitol reception and parade reviews. Notables include Governor Candler, Admiral Schley, Generals Shafter and Whistler, and editors like Clark Howell.
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Atlanta
Southsea Railway
Betz
Livingston Stas
Shinf
Ernor Candler
Kimball
Cuba
Joss W. Bailey
Srhiew
Shafter
Whester
Chattratephon
Mera
Esti
Gaver Johnston
Alabama
Naval Cormetrystar Hobaon
Frivthacorpi
John G “Ayen
Clark Howell
Elitor
Bunting
Not So Bad After All Two Men Killed in Territory Mine Explosion
Fort Smith Ark telegrams report two men killed in a Witteville CoA mine near Poteau during last night’s explosion. One was a shot firer. miners believe the pair were alone when the blast occurred. Rockfall blocked mine entrances preventing damage assessment. The Kriffin Cost company previously failed, bankruptcy led to a new operator, and another blast a month ago killed a shot firer. Sheriff Hot Springs Ark reports Harte Sherfield under arrest for alleged murder of Mrs A J Horne of Little Rock. previous custody release cited lack of evidence amid a body reported found south of Hot Springs.
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St. Lente
Fort Smith
Ark
Witteville
Coa
Kriffin Cost Company
Hot Springs
iHarte
Sherfield
A. J. Horne
Little Rock
Berfield
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Seera Chaaks
Gee ON Ie
Attornes
Interior
Adjutant Generals
MR. Curtis III
Prozen Ini
Ohio
Arlington Cemetery
Hutchinson Musical Jubilee
Hutchinson
Butte, Mont
Alanta
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