City Cannot Pass Liquor Seizure Ordinance Say Judge
Judge Hasen ruled Topeka city council lacks authority to enact seizure and destruction of liquor related property without explicit legislative or charter powers. He cites Iowa and state guidance denying bylaw based forfeiture powers unless granted by statute or charter, leaving police with no valid ordinance for raiding saloons and enforcing prohibitions.
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Hasen
Topeka
Ios
Hextion
Dillon
Bis
Titon
Henle
Wupremie Court of Iowa
Nical Tipal
Goida
Uae
Darter Ned Bettie
Babalt
Daxiness
Eich
Unclear OCR note on town law case before Judge Huaen
Fragmentary report shows references to a court, city ordinance, and jail sale clause. The text mentions Judge Huaen and a Hurrel law decision, with unclear details on the outcome or actions. No clear facts or identifiable entities beyond generic legal terms are present.
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Huaen
Em Court
Dudgy
Roosevelt era marshalship fight over Crum and Burton
The piece outlines a Washington rumor mill around the selection of a pension agent and marshal. It notes Senator Burton pushing Crum for the marshal post, President Roosevelt’s potential changes, and opposition from Pete Foley and others. It cites discussions with Attorney General Knox and internal delegation reactions.
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Pune
United States
Hooosevelt
Metcale
L. & Crum
Burton
Washington Dispatch
Roosevelt
Crum
Washington
Senator Turton
Crm
Pete Foley
Pursone
Foley
Payne
Parsons
Hoosevelt
Leiind Pate
McKinley
Leland Payne Sary
Republican National Committee
Mattinsey
Dawes
Reneral
Bristow
Mulvane
Burton Orp
Cruga
Jeuens Nok
Tonsevatt
Knox
Ohio legislature set to convene for Foraker succession fight
The Ohio legislature opens next Monday to elect presiding officers and fill other posts. Republicans hold large majorities and favor Foraker’s successor, but a bitter Hanna faction contest looms. Hanna forces claim the old fight repeats from 1897 with leaders Mallory, Nash, and Kurtz backing their side. Foraker loyalists defend their choices as caucus tickets emerge amid a tense political atmosphere.
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Columbus
Ohio
Henator Foraker
Otter
Ussermbly
Foraker
Hanna
Wille
Cincinnati
Hanne
Washington
John T Mallory
Stair Comeilies Mndel
Spector
Nash
Charles TL Kurtz
Strands and Trials of the Sellis and Gray Circus
The Sellis and Gray circus, based in Topeka and Kentucky, faces legal action after a Louisiana stranded voyage. Police seek arrest warrants for J W Gray and W Sells on cruelty charges as animals starve awaiting feed. A civil attachment targets the troupe’s property, while special agent McQuaid presses for animal care and court action.
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Sells & Gray Circus
Wn. Bells
Topeka
J. WH. Gray
Entucky
Ts Louisiane Fae
New Orleans
Miesiyune
Selis-Gray Circus
Algiers
Jeaner- Drutots
James A. McQuaid
Barres
Avorder's Court
Willams Sells
Gray
McQuaid
KT Barnum
William Saunders
Richard Currs
Chetx
Eral Pith
McQualt
Mesera Seis
Donaldson Lithograph Company
Mra 166
Sells Et
Sherif A. E. Allburtin
Southern Pacific
Morgan
Louisiana and ‘Texan Railroad ’ and Stearship Company
Sells and Gray United Shaws
Gus
Sud
Mr. Gray
Mr. Sells
United
Grey
Algiven
Downfitedn Lithographic Company
Newport
Eiveus
Floods Hit Philadelphia Area as Schuylkill Rises
Heavy rains flood Philadelphia region causing Schuylkill river to spill banks from Manayunk to Norristown. Dwellings, cellars, and mills suffer. Port Kennedy bridge wrecked and transit disrupted as crews assess damage across Wissahickon Park, Tacony, Wissinoming, and Conshohocken areas.
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Port Kennedy
Philadelphia & Read
Golling
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Twenty
Fal Park
Sonu
Kenington
Te City
Tacony
Wissinoming
Colleeville
Holmerburg
Torresdale
Delaware River
Broct
Bridesbureia
Reading
Schoyiiil
Susquehanna
Harrisburg
Paxton
Convloguinot
Norriatown
Schuylkill
Eiste
Conshohocken
Woulstools
Perklotson
Swedeland
Flood at Pittsburg Doused by Cold Weather Crisis
Pittsburg reports a flood threat from heavy weekend rain, eased by a cold snap. Allegheny river floods Pine Street and River Avenue, with coal barges torn from moorings and freight damaged. Bridges show minor wear, but no major structure failure. property damage runs into thousands as ice clears and further losses expected.
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Pittsburg
Allasheny
Fort Wayne
Sixteenth Street
Pine Street
River Avenue
Allegheny
Allegheny Department of Public Safety
Pittwhore
Western
Lowe
Four Die From Torrential Rains Across Georgia and Nearby States
Weather disasters blamed for four deaths across Georgia Ambins and East Tennessee and North Carolina areas over the past two days. Continued report notes weather damage and casualty tolls as crews assess flooded regions and shelter needs.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Ambins
East Tennessee
North Carolina
Topeka Chosen Delegates for Populist Convention
The Populist State convention to shape party policy will be held in Topeka with 435 delegates. Date set for February 28, apportionment by counties listed, and a conference call issued by the state central committee amid internal disputes on whether to join Democrats or hold a separate nominating convention.
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Topeka
Wichita
WRC ES Peka
Topeke
Claus of Guat
Wiel
State Committee
W. J. Babb
Hwn. Gaines
Cka
Henry Honey
Markato
Democratic Party
Democratic
John W. Breidenthal
Allen
Linn
Grant R A Gray
Beward
Greeley
Shawure
Bsheran
Harmiston Sherman
Hacer
Stata Haskell
Stanton Hodgeman
Stevens
People's Party of Kansas
BR Ridgely
H. Curran
H. W. Young
PP. Elder
Grant Harrington
Annie L
Spon
Baraus
Opposite Parties Debate Ballot Law and Party Power
A political faction denounces a partisan ballot law as oppressing voters and seeks a party conference to decide on strategies to defeat the Republicans. It urges broad county participation to shape a plan for future elections and restore expected rights and influence.
Quay to Retire From Senate Service
Washington reports that Senator Quay plans to retire from active political life soon. A letter from the capital states he will not return to the Senate, citing poor health and a desire to avoid imperiling his life. A source close to Quay says the decision is final and a successor may be Frye when arrangements are made.
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Washington
Quay
Senate
Heth
Pennsylvania
Senator Quay
United States
Frye
Schley Declines President's New Year Invitation
Washington dispatches report Admiral Schley told friends he could not accept the president’s invitation to dine at the White House on New Year’s Day. He will spend New Year’s Day with his sister in Baltimore, a reunion not seen for several years. He implies it would be unpleasant to pay his respects at the executive mansion.
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Washington
Admiral Schley
Baltimore
Ite
Parker Hughes mayoralty clash looms to delay city business
Albert Parker and John White Stevenson Frierson Falls Neill Hughes report strong certainty the supreme court will decide the mayoralty contest on Saturday January 11. Attorneys for Parker and Hughes are confident of a ruling that day. City matters including the license ordinance and pavement disputes likely pause pending the decision impacting council plans January 6.
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Albert Parker
John White
Steven
Frierson
Neill Hughes
Supreme Court
Mr. Parker
Mr. Hughes
Lt Intense Am
Parker
Hughes
C. Yaad
Schley Has Quit
New York Dec 30 Captain James Parker of Perth Amboy New Jersey one of Admiral Schley s chosen officers said Schley was rewarded with full pay and reimbursed for expenses of his trial indicating his retirement and a return to private life after the controversy over the matter.
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New York
James Parker
Perth Amboy
N. J
ScRtex
Sehley
Stop the War Addresses by Overmyer and J Waters
An item notes addresses made by David Overmyer and J Waters calling for an end to hostilities. The report records their statements and affiliations.
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David Overmyer
J. @. Waters
Topeka Boers Meeting Delivers Impassioned Address
Gen Hudson presided over a large Topeka pro Boer gathering at Crawford Sunday that drew a crowded, standing audience. David Overmyer spoke on colonial history and Britain’s rule in South Africa, arguing for liberty and anti British authority as a motive for the war and urging civic and religious resolve.
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Crawford
Audiy
Topels Audie
Eehor
J. K. Hudson
Eptakers
David Overmyer
Capt
Waters
Benn
England
Davi Overmyres
South Africa
Great Britain
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America
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Thore
Rey
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Fairmont Park
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