Seat of Power Hunters Compete for Topeka Secretary Post
Ottawa politician Henry J. Allen seeks the secretaryship amid a long applicant list as Topeka politics heat up. Rumors swirl that Crom will be sidelined. Gov elect Stan Dewey Ing eaye plans delay until populist engagement. Several visitors press for influence behind closed doors while others discuss appointments under Stanley's administration.
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Wichita
Stan
Hhieed
Allen
Bec
Argonia
Aimee
Complete and Revised List of Applications for Office
Dec 2 list shows numbers before Governor elect Stanley and various offices. Jarier 40, Guard Anything Me Grain inspector 35, Board of charition 44, Insurance commissioner 18, Agricultural college 5, penitentiar ies 2 to 7, various state departments 7, fire inspector 3.
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Wichita
Aing
Stanley
Jarier
Board of Charition
Reernt Agricultural College
State Officials and Appointments Listed Across Multiple Agencies
A fragmented 19th century list outlines numerous state positions including asylum superintendents, railroad commissioners, teachers, directors, and inspectors. Names are partially garbled but reference Topeka and Dodge City facilities, state penitentiaries, asylums, reform schools, and public buildings.
Board of Charities Rumors Tie to Harvey Co Choices
Wichita December 4 The state board of charities race runs with Kasavel of Harvey County favored by talk but not decided. Alf Gitson backers push Allen of Chanute and John Troutman drive for the post as governors and advocates weigh candidates amid uncertain outcomes.
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Eanavel
Gibson
Wichita
State Board of Charities
Kasavel
Harvey County
Fon
Allen
Chanute
Alf Gitson
Gitson
Harmony and turmoil in Lyon County GOP politics
Emporia letters criticize Smelser for releasing protest against appointments, urging reconciliation yet warning of party splits. The Gazette backs Republican unity while cautioning against scorched rhetoric, urging forgiveness and a measured path to strengthen the county GOP. Special music and sermon announced for the village gathering.
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Emporia
Lyon County
Wil White
Emporia Gazette
Smeiser
Kirss
Harmoos
Kaookitie
Gazette
Sivelner
Smelser
B. Riggs
D. W. Bastian
Lua County
Smeleer
Go to the Jury in Collins murder trial continues
The closing arguments in the Collins murder case resume with defense attorney Charles Hayden challenging the insanity claim and attacking key witness Johnson Jordan. Prosecutor Jermers argues the defendant's guilt and portrays John Collins as capable of a brutal act, while questions linger about escape routes and Mrs. Collins’ knowledge.
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Macy
Mr. Collins
John Henry Colin
Bla
van Buren Street
Litte
Hayden
Charles Hayden
Halton
Jermers
Johnson Jordan
John Collins
Jetn Collins
Lughing
Eptire
Tresa
John Col Hes
Steir
Collins
Albert Hearthurs
Knowles
J. S. Collins
Jotn Colline
Helen Collins
Gentianen
Julia Coline
Kansas constitutional convention proposal submitted to voters
In the House a measure to submit to Kansas voters a constitutional convention proposal is outlined. It directs county clerks to certify ballots to the secretary of state and have the votes canvassed like other statewide questions. The text reflects procedural steps for presenting the question to the electorate.
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State of Kansas
State of
Kansas
Prosecutor’s closing pitch taints witnesses in murder case
The state asks jurors to doubt Mrs Coline and Grace Collins while trusting the convicted men, portraying the defense as corrupt. The attorney denounces the defendant’s innocence and warns against condemning a boy for an alleged crime, urging a guilty verdict based on circumstantial evidence. He likens the defense to a dangerous plot led by a ruthless figure in the profession.
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Coline
Grace Collins
Greid
Gract Collings
John Collins
Johnnaon Jordan
Tiesre
Crimi
Iar
Potter
Leace
Satan
Hell
Dell Harbaugh
James S. Collins
Killimr
Jetmore
Pave the Asylum Road Plan Reaches Legislature
West Sixth Street residents push for paving to the state insane asylum area to ease access during mud season. George H. Whitcomb and nearby residents seek legislative appropriation to construct a vitrified brick road, deeming it essential for inmate transport and city reach.
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Sixth Street
George H. Whitcomb
Auburndale
HC. Zinn
Sir Whitcomb
North Tupera church notices and holiday events
Local column lists church happenings and Christmas observances. Families travel from Monroe and Warmego to visit kin, sermons planned at 9:30 AM, Christmas pageants, Sunday school programs, and a Santa visit with gifts. Community members from Roches ter to Delavan Park arrive for family duties and celebrations.
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Church of the Good Shapaard
Bal Schorkard
Uhia
Jeaus
Santa Claus
Gatien
Tolbsweers Ak
C.K. Butts
di” Brown
J Gesterars
AL ‘Atte
Ay Ghereon
No Limit to the Army Bill Reported by Hull Committee
Representative Hull pages the military bill report noting no fixed maximum army size and estimates defense needs. The panel says 100000 troops may be required for frontier defense coast protection and island governance with reserves. It argues the proposed organization offers efficient military force at low cost to taxpayers.
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Hull
Washington
House
Hobson Sails Away For Philippines Mission
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson sails from San Francisco on the Gaeth e to report to Admiral Dever and join the mounted squadron under Admiral Montejo. A cheering crowd at the dock and a public Golden Gate Park reception marked the departure as Hobson spoke of duty and gratitude.
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San Francisco
Richmond Pearson Hobson
Philippines
Gaethe
Admiral Dever
Talsing
United States
Admiral Montejo
Hobson
Hobeen
Hoteon
Golden Gate
Golden Gate Park
Propin
Prancis Scott Key
Young Men's Christian Association
Goodyear Stays Out of Corphus Plant Merger Talk
Akron industry notes describe Goodyear abstaining from a proposed merger with a major rubber plant. The facility, claimed as the nation’s largest of its kind, would be integrated into a larger chemical operation, but the company declined to participate.
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Goodyear
Akron
Charles BR
Akron Company
Combine
Repatriation Move for Spanish Troupe Discussed
General Bice announces plans to send Spaniards home from Madrid. Edward Brixis confesses in writing to perjury over a sworn statement about his former employer, Joseph Elrwff, implicated in a fatal cutting at North Side Street in the morning of November. Berets carved from serial weights noted in the report.
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Madrid
Bice Ihommander
Unio
Menti
Omats
Edward Brixis
Joseph Elrwff
Ny North Sid Street
Berets
Tere
Seriral Weghs
Chicago Livestock Market Report with Holiday Closings
Chicago area market notes show city and county offices closed for a holiday evening, banks and post office with Monday hours reduced, and two delivery routes. Receipts and market figures vary with cattle, hogs, and sheep showing strength in demand. Packers and sellers report steady or higher action, with regional deliveries continuing through the holiday.
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Ness
Two bills debated to reduce telegraph charges in state
In the House two measures aim to cut telegraph rates with fees capped per word and per message. One bill proposes a maximum charge equivalent to two cents per word for day use, while another sets lower limits on other services and minutes.
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Merfer
Mrs Belle Jewell Arrested Over Child's Death Murder Charge
In a city investigation Mrs Belle Jewell was arrested on a murder warrant after a boy found dead under a doorstep on Cruincy Street near 35. The charge connects to the death of George Yates, an employee of Southwestern Fuel. Police reported confusion and insufficient evidence at the scene as officers searched the area. Witnesses recalled a child’s mother being present as investigators continued probing the ties between the Jewell household and the infant’s death.
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Belle Jewell
Tee
Abil Huon
Ate House
Cruincy
Getvey
Nts
Owens
Dvseren
Ie Tt i
George Yates
Southwestern Fuel Company
Ie Sewell
Xbert Themes Pha
Wildwen Fruhbe
Brock
Yeates
Frye
Uebel
Scimunel
Phs
Daly
Westerfield
Jewell
Panes
Jewetl
Geant Dorivan
Talon
Attack at hotel cafe ends with brawl over gambling debt
In New York at the Vandernit Hotel cafe on Forty second Street and Lexington Avenue a former lightweight champion Jack McAullife was assaulted by Serkin Lacomia after a dispute. Lacomia and others were ejected as McAullife defended himself, receiving wounds to the neck and elsewhere. The cafe’s leaseholder Leche reported the incident as the complainant.
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New York
Jack Mcaullife
Pight
Vandernit Hotel
Forty-second Street
Lexine
Ton Avenue
Serkin Lacomia
Fourth Avenue
MtAuliffe
Teryerin
McAntitts
Tsina Lacomia
Lacomia
Rhucwever
Tacomla
Mattie
Eperes
Chiee FE
Leche
Stop Over Privileges and Train Routes Mentioned
A garbled cablegram from Havana notes disruptions to pass transit and train schedules via Union Station and Washington routes. It mentions a company member, a disembarking incident, and a sale aboard a vessel, with unclear dates and parties involved.
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Passedelgnis
New York
Fara
St. Ae Union Station
Washington
Eeuth
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Henry J. Allen
Ottawa
Troutman
Irae Asylum
Storekeeper Penitentiary
Oll
State House
Fish
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Board of Gentul Examiners
Ee Ry
Winfield
Farmer
Mine
State Haven
Board of Railroad Commissoners
Ly Baker
Latur
Jiorarian
Mt Penitentiary
Hatchinseh Reformatory
Liebttenman Asylum
Hatchinsen Reforme- Urry
Sivan Penitentiary
Adjutan Ugo
emMce
Asybura
Parmer Topeka Famine School
Ci Name Archiace
Awintant
Sipartntentest
Board Sededie
Penitentiary
Soldiers’ Home
Dodge Ie
Chaplain Soldiers’ Home
Dodge City
Girls' Industrial School
Belnity
Steward
Board OF Charities
Biges
Rubep Vigeeut
Fee Bouraud
Gresi Jones
Sammy
Aaron Preungre
Collns
Tom
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Tupera
Kimball Pig. Co
Henry Untultz
Barry Small
Delavan Park
Forkson County
Christian Church
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W. B. Kistier
Oklahoma City
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Apis Sia Ie
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Iola
Carl Bargen
Sennap
Michieon
Ua Zurek
Wi Roren Street
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Roch
Portland
Ore
Gregonian
Astoria
Cau
Clatekanie
Mefiule
Manila
Kanaas City
Kaness City
Eipis
Sones
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Baba
Mra. Jewell
Jack M'Aulipfe
Dubuque
Dec
Havana
Dalaane
Miesber
Bill
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