Topeka Convention Hotel Rates Spark Controversy
Morgan Oster, editor of the Hutchinson News, alleges Topeka hotels overcharged convention guests. He says a four person room listed at 34 a day rose to 810, with investigation showing rates from 2 to 91 a day across several hotels. Local papers vow to watch for further abuses while hotel managers defend pricing as typical convention surges.
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Hutchinson News
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Topeka
Hotel Keerers
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Thamurcesdinue Jewe
Topeki Pepers
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Morgan Oster
Morgan Hall
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Thor
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Morgan Iires
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Neopristor
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Barilien
Curtis Sandy Tepe
Wichita
Withita
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Manhattan
Phroop
National
Cepolaned
Aveniue
Cimsterfield
Orient
Hutchison
Butchinson News
Cfty
State Journal
Woman Strangled. Coroner Links Motive and Suspect
Coroner reports Charlee W Graves was strangled last Friday near Dew Meliven after being stalked by her former husband. Police say a family altercation preceded the death. surveillance and a possible motive tied to tensions with an ex spouse. Evidence collected at the scene points to preliminary investigations as detectives pursue the husband for questioning.
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Charlee W. Graves
Hayes Sues James Over $2000 Judgment and Gunshot Wound
Hayes files claim to collect a $2000 judgment against James plus interest. A district court judgment of $2810 and 6 percent interest was awarded after a February boundary dispute led to James attacking Hayes with a pistol. Hayes seeks injunction to prevent withdrawal of funds in Laura Hazen’s bank account and claims $52,782.50 interest.
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James
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Hazen
Las
Joma
Kansan Avenue
North Topeka
Dshatsun
James Wee
Vias
Sult Keniant James
Juayes
T Pal Hayes
Hayden
Jarson
Ant Jamun
Cit Mens’ State Bank
Laura
Iasnea Aigh
James, Jr
Sheake
Mickey Said Yes in Capitol Alarm
In Lincoln Nebraska on December 22 Clayton Dee ter an escaped inmate from the Grand Land Soldier home armed with a large paper knife forced entry into Governor Mickey’s private office. He waved the weapon and claimed Senator Dietrich indicted for bribery and demanded the governor express the same view. Capitol employees intervened and overpowered him.
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Lincoln, Neb
Clayton Deeter
Grand Land Soldier
Mickey
Dietrich
Innes
Capitol
White House recess noted during Roosevelt administration
The president's recess is observed with limited press access as Cabinet officials prep, while Roosevelt leaves the White House for a short ride unaccompanied. Navy officers monitor the situation, and Moody and the press maintain contact, with no immediate significant developments anticipated.
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Roosevelt
Bonin House
Pan Airis
Lathmie Shoud
Denver Rock Island line suspends Colorado flyer service
The Kansas City to Denver Rock Island line announces it will not restore the Colorado Flyer service. Towns along the Kansas division west of Denver protest and merchants request service return. Major T J Anderson cites a telegraph from Ak island headquarter. Dyer plans to restart January. The train previously ran west at 420 miles and returned at 4 pm.
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Ne Poke Commercial Club
Kansas Division
T. J. Anderson
Goodian
Tepes
Toei
Kansas City
St Q
New York to Go Bearing Toward Mare Island Navy Yard
From San Francisco the cruiser New York arrived today from Waak and is expected to proceed to Mare Island Navy Yard. Graded crews from the Independence will join the New York, with the Preble and Pavonia sending supplies and boats. The torpedo boat destroyer Perry has been commissioned with crew transferred to the Preble, under Captain Fenton.
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New York
Mare Island
Navy Yard
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Independence
Damien Weil Alee
Rovers Preble
Pav Sortea
No Flood Law Yet Hope for Kaw River Improvement
Washington Dec 22 reports indicate Congress will not fund flood prevention on the Kaw river. A Missouri and Mississippi river commission report opposed such legislation and Rep Burton of Ohio vetoed advancing any appropriation. The Kansas delegation sees no path to an appropriation, deeming the project practically abandoned.
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Congress
Blississippi River Commission
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House
Kaw
Burton
Ohio
Keamis
Kaw River
Kansas
Eis
Mtr Burton
Missouri
Convention invitation and cemetery road deal in Bourbon county
The text notes Representative Bowrcack invited to speak at a Richmond convention, and details an agreement with the government over Mabtableg cemetery access in Bourbon county. It mentions a road to the cemetery and a past fort Fort Beat arrangement, with implied future maintenance costs borne by the United States.
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Richmond
Juniare 1
Ibis
Fort Scott
Bourbon County
Ge Delain
Macstam Road
Mount Fort Beat
United States
Bert Geott
Alger to the Rescue in Wood Promotion Fight
Senator Alger, former secretary of war, prepares to defend General Wood’s career before the Senate. He will argue McKinley favored Wood, Roosevelt delayed promotion, and Hanna may stall the Wood matter until mid January amid Panama debate. Roosevelt had limited role, promoting only vacancies. The plan is to delay action until the session’s end.
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Leonard Wood
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Senate
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McKinley
Hanna
Panama
Chicago Moonshine in Fashion District Barricade
U S deputy marshals arrested five Columbus Laboratory officers and instructors in Chicago's fashionable shopping district on charges of operating a distillery contrary to government regulations. Prisoners include Charles Norton and J B Retormen, with Commissioner Solomon among the detainees. The lab is housed in a state street skyscraper near Washington.
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Columbus Laboratories
U. S
Solomon
State Street
Coreer
Washington
U. S. Revenue
Levi Nutt
Rortivern District
The
Laboratorien
Seven Boilers Explode at St Louis Power Plant
In St Louis last night a battery of seven boilers at the St Louis Unmeteit company power house near Serterson and Gelravetties exploded. Four workers were killed and thirteen injured as walls collapsed and debris trapped about twenty. All electric supply ceased immediately and rescue efforts began for the injured as authorities prepared coroner procedures regarding a suspect named Totterman Held Withert Batt New York IvC. O'fmll Totterman.
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St. Louis
St. Lauis Unmneit
Serterson
Gelravetties
Elmest
Totterman
Withert
New York
O'fmll
Sarah Marti
Sailor's Resort
Topeka sewer plan advances amid water mains delay
City ward leaders Howe and Shimer push a $110000 sewer project for the south part of Topeka while water mains issues stall construction. Orchard Place residents seek to avoid inclusion as petitions circulate and debates focus on city water expansion and potential bond elections to fund extensions.
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T. Howe
J.C. Shimer
Fifth Ward
Png
Topeka
Howe
Shimer
Walnut Grove
Orchard Place
Martin & Dennis
Counciman Howe
Lince
Mterna Nm
Spencer
Maine
Orchard
Boundaties
Washington Deficiency Bill Faces Deficit Support
Secretary transmits to Congress an 8 million deficiency appropriation request for the present session. The draft totals include items for the State Department Interior Justice and postal services among others. Details list expenditures in the 1904 session and reference personnel and payroll items.
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Shaw
Washington
Congress
State Department
Postal Service
How Paris Was Worked in Shipbuilding Deal Publicized
Letters and cables between New York and Paris reveal alleged efforts to pressure French investors in underwriting for United States shipbuilding. The communications, kept secret by counsel, suggest parolled methods to secure payments after a telegram claimed underwriting was a success.
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Paris
United States
B.D. Olubane
Charles Alexander
Alexander & Green
Mngt
Trunt Company of the Republic
Tte
John W. Young
Two Nines Fire Alarm Roars Through Mott Street Blaze
A massive blaze at the Herrman furniture and plumbing mill and Harr man Lumber works on Mott Street destroyed a six story factory and a four story varnish shop. A quarter million in damage reported. Battalion Chief Martin Coleman killed by collapsing walls. fireman missing. Italian residents faced panic as flames trapped responders and bystanders. Firefighters fought through multiple alarms as Coleman and Lieutenant Jones and Father Smith aided others before perished or escaped.
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New York Fire Department
Herrman Furniture and Plumbing Cabinet Works
Mott Street
Harrman Lumber Company
Martin Coleman
Miseins
Precinute
Coleman
Jones
Pather Smith
Etuapinin
Walla
Father Smith
Debrix
St. Colerain
Bennett
East Tents Street
Richard Joyce
Keynote Dinner Plan Among New York Democrats
Local Democrats in New York plan a January 4 dinner in honor of Mayor McClean to launch the keynote for the national campaign. Ex-President Cleveland and Senator Gorman are among those attending, with Justice Parker and Congressman J. Sharp Williams invited. The organizing committee includes Aubert Reimont and former Treasury Secretary John G. Carlisle.
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McClean
Cleveland 11
Treba
Autem Wellec
Otters Wim
Justice Parker
State Court of Appeals
U. S
Gorman
Tavid Bkhl
Jabra Sharp Williams
House of Representatives
Williams C. Whitney
Aubuet Reimont
Secretary of the Treasury
John G. Carkisie
Funeral Arrear: Union Details After Trade Arbitration
Members of a union met in Chicago to discuss arbitration plans amid news of a first union funeral since the strike. The service for John J. Mary was held under dark clouds amid concerns of violence. An undertaker wagon carried the casket to a local burial ground as observers noted procession arrangements and security.
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Chicago
Detters’ Union
Tee
Wepan
Sarl
John J. Kary
la Tenaine
Tallroid
Gas Well Near Altoona Shapes Kansas Oil Boom
In Altoona Kansas near the town a new gas well marks a major oil strike. Knapp and Co report a strong ext gas well with estimated reserves between 90 and 50 million barrels. This is the twentieth well by the company within two miles of the city, reflecting a rapid local exploration rush.
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Des #2
Knapp & Co
Kansas
Time Limit Question of Peace or War Soon to Be Decided
The article discusses a looming decision on whether to continue peace efforts or risk escalation toward war. Officials urge urgent resolution as tensions rise, outlining possible diplomatic paths and consequences for national security and international relations.
War tensions rise as Japan seeks Russia reconsideration
Times dispatch from Pekin notes Japan asks Russia to reconsider its reply to demands with a set time limit. Moscow hopes the war issue will be decided in about 14 days. Russian fleet at Chemulpo, Korea, with Boyurin remaining, separately reports consul in Korea meeting the Emperor. Paris officials confirm moves to avert breakdown in Russo Japanese talks as diplomacy weighs on Manchuria and a possible clash looms.
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Times
Pekin
Japan
Russi
St. Petersburg
Chemulpo
St.Petersburg
Korea
Boyurin
Venseia
Port Arthur
Stark
China
Paris
Delane Dowhe
Manchuria
Judge Allows Receiver to Call Bonds In Asphalt Company Case
In Newark New Jersey on December I Judge Kirkpatrick signed an order permitting Aare Tatnull receiver of the National Asphalt Company to issue a call for asses the shareholders of the Asphalt Car Company of America the fee receiver. The sum of 4000001 represents unpaid portions of the latter companys capital stock. The application faced opposition from defendant stockholders lawyers. Land Title and Trust Company of Philadelphia trustee for the course of the companies outstanding bonds marshalled the suit. It was charged that only 0 percent of the face descriptions for stock purchases had been paid.
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Newark
N. J
Kirkpatrick
United States
Drewlt Fontt
Aare Tatnull
National Aphalt Company
Asphalt Casfuiny of America
White Caps Kill Man in Lincoln County Chase
Mount Carmel December report details a fatal shooting as James Fitnamith, accused Kansan, killed Lacey’s son in Mount Carmel area. Coroner’s jury verdict based on circumstantial evidence. Weather notes from Chicago forecast chilly, cloudy conditions with varying winds.
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Mount Carmél
James Fiotnamith
Lacey
Meena
Mra
Antae
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