Outrage Over Collins Case Trial Costs County Five Thousand Dollars
The Collins case may see a new trial costing Shawnee County $5000, with delays as affidavits are filed. Attorneys discuss timing, while juror conduct and courtroom motions loom, and residents question spending while awaiting further proceedings and potential appeals.
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Collins
Elit Ain
Hazen Caid
Teddy Matte
John Criline
John M. Wikersen
Wewepoyers
Tg Cave
Clarence Spellman
Kansas City
Charles Hayden
Hulton
Topeka
Resson
John Collie
Hla
John Collins
Reading
John
Shawnee County
Million Dollar Kentucky Distillers Merger Formed
A vast merger in Kentucky whisky interests unites 57 Armany Ken Teky Whisky firms into a new company with planned capital of 12 million. Key figures include George M. Sheldon, S. M. Flier, and Levi Mayer. The deal consolidates distillery assets to supply up to 16 million gallons annually, with net revenue projected around 2.5 million.
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Ating
Combinaton
George M Sheldon
Manhattan Trust Company
S. Mf Fler
Armerican Spirits Manufacturing Company
Levi Mayer
Chiago
General Connanl
American Epirus Manufacturing Company
Kentucky
Senate debate on charter amendments and remarks
A partial transcript shows the Kansas Senate clashing over charter legislation and a private corporation act. Lawmakers spar over attorney general opinions, amendments, and biblical quotations, with interruptions and laughter as King’s amendments pass.
Troutman Contends for Judge Post in Court of Visitation
The article notes J A Troutman as a candidate for the court of visitation judgeship. It cites J C Postlethwaite of Jewell as a likely appointee, with claims about withdrawals from insurance supervision and a push for appointments. Governor Stanley comments that a judge must be a lawyer, predicting a clash between Troutman and T F P Garver of Topeka.
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J. A. Troutman
Court of Visitation
J.C Postlethwaite of
Jewell
J Wan
Stanley
Wis Dot
J. C. Pollock
Winfield
Troutman
T. FP. Garver
Topeka
State University First Appropriation Passed by House
The House has passed an appropriation of 20 907 7 to reimburse private individuals who financed rebuilding the ballet house and electrical engineering plant at the State University after they burned last March. With no state treasury money available, several subscribers gave funds to keep the university on schedule.
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Itl
State University
Smount
Topeka Asylum to Have Rebuilt WeW Water Plant
Legislature votes emergency to rebuild water plant at Topeka asylum. House, on motion of Chairman Henley of Ways and Means, declares emergency afternoon session.
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Topeka Asylum
Henley
the Ways and Means
Senate Bill Approves Water Plant Rebuild Funding
Cunoanties and without debate passed senate bill No. 3hI providing for the rebuilding of the water plant burned ten days ago. An appropriation of $2.00 is made for the plant and the bill is ready for the governor's signature. The board of charities is already arranging for rebuilding.
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Senate
Board of Charities
Senate vote on setting up an asylum site committee
Senator Lewelling asked the senate to delay a decision until tomorrow on a resolution to appoint a four member senate committee and seven member house committee to visit proposed asylum locations and choose the most suitable site. If no settlement is reached, the measure may resolve the issue, though some towns still seek the asylum prize today.
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Lewelling
Senate
House
Speaker Osborn Objects to Calling Names in Session
Speaker Osborn protests how members delay and demand their names be called after the roll by shouting and lingering in the lab, urging quicker seating and fewer interruptions. Senator Lewelling's concurrent resolution advances to the house for consideration.
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Osborn
Roth
When Does the Twentieth Century Begin?
A reader questions the exact start date of the 20th century arguing that it begins on January 1, 1901, since one hundred complete years constitute a century. The note cites midnight December 31, 1800 and December 21, 1900 as milestones, but asserts the 20th century starts the day after the last year of the 19th ends.
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Raldmiene
Omiduleht Seneeter
I. G. Price
Ten More Regiments Ordered Mustered Out
Washington February 1 War Department issues order to muster out volunteers including First Maryland at Augusta Georgia Third Mississippi Second Missouri Eighth and Thirteenth Pennsylvania Fourteenth Pennsylvania at Somerville Fifth and Sixth at Augusta Fourth Texas at San Antonio Fourth Wisconsin at Aniston Alabama Seventh and Eighth Volunteer Infantry at Macon Georgia Tenth Volunteer Infantry at Macon Georgia and at Cuickamauga Georgia.
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Washington
War
Majors Drilled as 25 Year Kansan Pursues Aidjob
Rev. BH Rawls and Rev Co C Lushy called at the White House representing Methodists to press for Titular consideration for A A Majors of this city. Majors, Civil War veteran and former quartermaster clerk, has lived in Kansas 25 years and seeks assistant adjutant general post. He served in the Fourth Iowa cavalry and fought at Vicksburg Meridian Red River campaigns.
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Washington
BH. Rawls
Co. C. Lushy
Ee Eee Reyital
Ene
A.A
Kansas
Fourth Iowa Cavalry
Vickshurs
Meridian
Red River
Charch Af
Teller Backs Treaty In Senate Executive Session
Senator Teller argued for ratification of the peace treaty, addressing objections and urging acceptance as the wisest course for the nation under current circumstances. He spoke as the Senate met in executive session to consider the measure.
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Weampeyon
Ree
Senate
Telfer
Grant arrives with Gen Lawton in Lawton Beaches Gibraltar
The United States transport Grant arrived at Lawton Beaches Gibraltar bound for Maulin carrying Maj. Gen. Lawton, the Fourth Infantry and a battalion from the Seventeenth Infantry. Wheeler's Case Comes Up in Washington, a judiciary committee meeting to review rights of members to hold commissions in the army adjourned without a conclusion after a brief session.
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Lawton Beaches
Gibraltar
Grant
New York
Lawton
Seventeenth Infantry
Maulin
Wheeler
Fits Says McCoy Must Wait
Bob Fitzsimmons states there is no truth to reports McCoy has challenged him He adds if the Kid fights him he must wait until he has first defeated Sharkey and Jeffries La Grippe is epidemic and precautions are urged Acknowledgments from Agri cultural Journal and Advertiser and several druggists promote One Minute Cough Cure for la Grippe
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McCoy
Saginaw
Mich
Bob Fitzsimmons Jony
Sharkey
Jeffries
A. J. Shepherd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Hiden, Mo
Geo. W. Stansfield
W. A. Wizon
A. J. Arnold & Son
A. J. Kane & Co
Stillwater twine plant study to probe Kansas use
By a 6 to 2 vote the house adopts Captain Seaton's plan to send a special committee to Stillwater Minnesota to study the binding twine plant in the penitentiary there with a view to starting a similar operation in the Kansas penitentiary Captain Beaton joins the committee and the house will pick two more members The Stillwater plant has operated for two years producing 5 000 000 pounds in 1878 and has yielded 112 000 in two years to the prison the plant cost 40000 and has generated a surplus of 43. the Kansas inquiry aims to assess feasibility and business sense for adopting such a system
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Seaton
Stillwater
Minn
Kansas Penitentiary
Jaquins of
Cowley
Beaton
Sormmutes
CE Faulkner
Minneapolis
Stillwaterprise
Minnesota
Iensas
Kansas
Armour's Agent Implicated in San Jose Bank Failure
The Union Savings bank failure is linked to large advances to E R Howard, Armour & Co agent and a major fruit broker. Howard’s debt exceeds 100000 with partial security from fruit warehouse receipts. The bank drafted on eastern banks that were refused, and a mortgage to Myra E Wright on the bank building raised questions. The building was valued at 95000 in a previous statement, and deeds and assignments totaling 74000 of assets were recorded. Howard has assigned assets for creditors, with liabilities around 250000.
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San Jose Bank
San Jose
Cal
Union Savings Bank
E.R Howard
Armour & Co
Howard
Myra E. Wright
Bank Commission
Banc
Union Trust Company
Nevada Bank of San Francisco
County Recorder
Opposition to End in Senate With Peace Treaty Debate
Washington rep L Trepenste committee on foreign relations discussed declaratory resolutions before the senate and decided not to oppose taking a role on any. The best vote may be on referring the Bacon resolution to committees, which should pass. The committee expects favorable action on other resolutions and plans to support all except Bir Sullivan’s. Sullivan’s measure is not opposed.
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Sullivan
Philippins Resolutics
Washington
Senate
Spain
United States
Philippines
Mernon
Dumarenas
Abe
St Beras
Sbuve
Te Apties
Porsina
Stromney
Wien
Mr. Hessin
Hestin
Indoleipg
Lewelling
Hwessin
Lord of Hosts
Jumper
Riley
Sedgwick
Mr. King
Hessin
Conley
Solomon
Rep
L—Trepenste
Bir Sullivan
Havana Petition Movement Aims Pay of Cuban Army from Customs
Dr Castillo leads a push in Havana with Jose Antonio Gonzales Sanza and Jose Miguel Gomez to have Cuba’s 134 municipal districts petition Washington to fund the army from customs receipts, possibly adding 10 percent. Cubans criticize American administration and demand dismissal of Spanish officeholders and policy changes. Telegraphs to Remedios report no news from Porter’s mission to General Somez.
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Havana
Fe 1
Castillo
Jose Antonio Gonzales Sanza
Department of Justices and Public Instruction
Remedios
McKinley
Robert P. Porter
Afaximo Somez
Fire damages greenhouse on Kansas avenue road north of Soldier Creek
A greenhouse adjoining Mr. C. H. Sheffield’s residence on the Kansas avenue road north of Soldier Creek was destroyed by fire Monday night. The damage totals several hundred dollars, likely started from matches near warm pipes. Frank W. Blartineau, advance agent for Walsh-McDowell, announced plans for the company’s visit next week. Ta Tosca and Fedora shows are scheduled with seat sales opening next Wednesday. Sheriff Cook paid a $25 reward for Frank Elling, the escaped burglar. deputy marshals and a brakeman received $7.60 each. The Woodmen of the World national meeting meets in Topeka February 4 and 5 with delegates from multiple states and the national president John T. Yates of Omaha set to attend. Perriess Steam Laundry advertises repairs and button sewing services at 112 and 114 West Eighth Street.
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C. H. Sheffield
Kansas Avenue
Soldier Creek
Frank W. Blartineau
Walsh-McDowell Company
Sherif Cook
Frank Elling
Marshal Thomas
Merington Bo
Georss Harris
Brikeman
The
Woodmen of the World
Topeka
Kansas
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
John T. Yates
Omaha
Lindsay’s Idea on Territories and Statehood Debated
Washington reports a debate over whether American territories or portions thereof should be admitted as states. The discussion centers on constitutional, moral, and political obligations of the United States toward territories seeking self government and potential statehood. Lindsay’s resolution was tabled for further consideration.
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Washington
Vindeay
Snk
Ethan
United States
Theo Syneat
Imericas
Taudeim
Lindsay
James Farnan Named New War Investigation Witness
Washington February 1 the war investigations commission issued a summons for a fresh witness thought to be the last before its report to the president. James Farnan is named as the new witness after reports yesterday that he wrote to Dr Maxwell Christine of Philadelphia claiming he had been stationed in Omaha last summer and knew about the chemical preserving methods used by the packing industry.
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James Farnan
War Investigation Commission
Washington
War Investigating Commission
Commissiong
James Fennan
Maxwell Christine
Philadelphia
Omaha
Inge Pines
Man Runs Away With Sister-in-Law and Tries Suicide
An electrical engineer from Morristown, Tein, was arrested with Miss Mary HE Morris, his sister in law, after eloping. He attempted suicide by lighting matches on his body. rescuers worked to revive him as the effort proved difficult and delayed.
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Lars, Pet. L.dempsey L. Williams
Morristown
Tein
Mary HE. Morris
Devtors
Through Snow to Bathe Two Men Take Plunge in Surf
Atlantic City observers saw J. J. Fen and Willam Harkins begin the bathing season by plunging into the surf at St. Charles place after a snowstorm. They wagered $100 they would stay in the water 15 minutes, kept their pledge, and faced a chilly crowd watching from the boardwalk. The men, guests at Hotel St. Charles, planned a repeat plunge the next morning.
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Atlantic City
J. J
Roward F.radel
New Brunswick Traction Company
Willam
Supreme Court Knights of Pythias to hold sessions
The Knights of Pythias supreme tribunal arrived in Indianapolis on February 1 and will convene through the week. Members include Judge Lea of Dallas Edward Realm of Montgomery John H. Alexander of Leesburg W A Gale of Boston A B Gardiner of New York TG Sample of Allegheny and Recorder W D Kennedy. The court, last resort for the order, will hear several cases from the state division as docketed.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Tribunal
Knights of Pythias
Lea
Dallas
Tex
Edward Realm
Montgomery
Ala
John H. Alexander
Leesburg
W. A. Gale
Boston
A. B. Gardiner
New York
Order
TG. Sample
Allegheny
W. D. Kennedy
Tvanns
Woman Hangs Self After Repeated Attempts
Amelia Guts, of Chicago, made an eighth suicide attempt by hanging and succeeded after repeatedly being rescued by her husband who cut the rope in prior efforts. Lutz, a former contractor, had lost wealth at the World's Fair and his broodings contributed to her mental decline.
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Chicago
Ouling
Amelia Guts
Lutz
Investigation Commission on New Lines in Harrisburg
A stenographic summary notes an investigation commission on new railway lines introduced in Harrisburg Pennsylvania. The assembly discussed appointing a committee, examined treasury figures on fast freight fees, and considered penalties and compensation for members, with a request for a stenography service and a judiciary specialty.
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Harrisburg
Treasury
Peter Mittee
Home Seekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
Tickets to Arizona Arkansas Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas offered at 32.00 round trip on sale February 7. Information available from Santa Fe agent. Colored shirts and waists laundered to prevent color fading at Peerless Steam Laundry, 112 West Highth Street.
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Santa Fe
Arizona
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Santa Pe
Peerfers Steam Laundry
West Highth Street
Broadway Exposition of De Koven Works Tonight
New York reports an evening program featuring Reginald De Koven and Harry Smith with The Thres Dragoons by the Broadway Opera company. Cast includes Jerome Sykes O'Mara Richard Carson James Clarke Marguerite, and others in a Peninsula War era setting. Also announced is James A. Herne's unofficial patriot dramatization at the Herald Theater with Mile Parisien playlet.
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New York
Reginald de Koven
Harry Smith
Broadway Opera
Isratidh
Teleye
Jerome
Sykes
One O'Mara
Richard i Carson
W William Ft
Clarke
Marguerite Man
Jinds de Costa
Odele “Archer
Ora
James A. Horne
Ap Prat
Hera Uine
Herne
Virginia
Maine
Manhattan
Danis Bit Tiehstel
Xicomb Sede
Bostim Wislow
Rose Cinebrane
Boston
Aubrey
Boudegart
Grachane
Louise Meaurel
Mary Singee
John Z. Sullivan
Bible Show By the United States Is Recommended for Paris Exposition
The Chicago Woman's Adjuestional union adopts a resolution urging that under U S government auspices a prominent exhibit of the Bible be included at the Paris Exposition to acknowledge America's debt to the holy scriptures as a source of national life and hope for the future.
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United States
Chicago
Paris
America
Ube
Troops Pass Through Texarkana in Turbulent Night
A Texarkana dispatch reports eight thousand trussroads of Black soldiers, about 1,200 from the Tenth U S Cavalry, en route to San Antonio. They faced panic and threats, with a leader captured but no arrests made as crowds armed with public safety items surrounded trains. County officials and the governor discussed holding the trains for seven hours while a vow to identify guilty riders emerged.
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Little Rock
Ark
the Gazette
Texarkana
United States Cavalry
San Antonio
James Rochulle
Rochelle
Horace Vaughan
Nally
New York Bankers aid London brokers in gold transfer
New York awaits 31 0000 19 £ 00 shipped from Africa as part of a recent disposal to London brokers. Officials discuss the chance of further withdrawals but expect none as New York seeks to maintain stability. In Pittsburg a severe cold snap freezes the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers with a man named James Fryer found dead after falling on the ice.
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London
New York
Home Seekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
Powder Mill Explosion Bills Two Kills Two Ohio Powder Company works north of Youngstown suffered a devastating blast just before noon killing two employees, weld Evans and Daniel Davin, leveling the press mill and machinery and causing extensive damage.
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Younsstown
The
Ohio Powder Company
Weld Evans
Daniel Davin
Tovilly
Market Report Fronted by Associated Press News Desk
Chicago February 1 Wheat prices faced a cold wave forecast with steady to firm tones as May contracts showed renewed buying interest. Corn receipts were moderate with a strong undertone despite light daily arrivals, as May figures opened higher amid cautious speculative activity and domestic demand.
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Chicaro
Liv
Elke Nigher
Teandaa
Binneapolis
Dunit
Liverpool
Wall Street
Market Notes From Chicago and Kansas City Livestock Reports
Receipts and prices mixed across livestock markets with hogs, cattle, and sheep showing varied demand. Packers held bulk of hogs and prices drifted while cattle and sheep receipts indicated shifting sentiment. wheat and cotton markets also referenced with broader Wall Street activity noted.
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Kansas City Livestock Market & City
Atha
Sivers
Rieia
Teanernin
Staukees
Fincepia
Liane
Mitrie
Wanted help and room for rent ad with garbled text
Classified notice seeking a good girl with references for general housework and several garbled rental items. Includes phrases about second floor, rooms for rent, and unclear addresses or names, with multiple spelling errors and unclear formatting.
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Holsework
Tyler
Eller
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