Overdrawn State Salaries Spark Audit Reform Call
In a Reuben style report officials find helper pay shortfalls from prior administrations. Gov Morrill and Gov Lewelling discover overdrawn appropriations and stamped audits hid deficits. Clerks face shortages of hundreds, cholera fund misused, and reform urged to end rubber stamp auditing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nnlice
Lewelling
Staff Board of Health
Cholera Fund
Biddle
Othe
Wate
Cola
Opposes constitutional convention plan says only few want it
W Gleed tells Journal reporter opposition to a constitutional convention. He argues only a small group seeks it to remove the Hate law, notes few changes needed, prefers amendments, praises Wyandotte constitution, and warns of chaos if convened. He cites current finances and political motives amid calls for reform. Medals, diplomas and highest award Invariably to Dr. Price's Cream Bake Powder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gleed
Aeas
Supreme Court
Hut
Lesid
Criticisms of Lobdell and district chairmanships noted
A Kansas parliamentary roundup cites Representative A C Sherman claiming Speaker Lobdell favored Seventh district interests in appointing committee chairs. It lists chair counts by district, notes Gardenhire’s lone Shawnee pro-Lobdell vote, and mentions a Senate panel bill on usury and taxation of judgments. The piece also covers resubmission efforts, Shawnee institute plans, governor Morrill’s presence in Leavenworth, GOP headquarters turnover, a Topeka steward appointment bid, Populist central committee timing, a county attorney seat dispute, and a commuting sentence signed by Morrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
A. C. Sherman
Lobdell
Congressional District
House
Shurman
Gardenhire
Shawnee
O Ae Maby
Mr. Lobdell
Aker
Senate
Usory
Shawnee County
Farmers
Mission Center
Leavenworth
Morrill
C. C Hill
Sam C Garrard
Topeka
State Board of Charities
State Central Committee
Ope
Supreme Court
Glass
Marshall County
Edward L. Hutchinson
Hutchinson
J. ©. McGuire
Wioce
Mra Jones
Sharif
Police Court Proceeding Delayed In Family Quarrel Case
In Douglass County a single case opened the day with E C Hudson as defendant and Lew Mabie as the complaining witness. The judge deferred ruling until Monday as several witnesses were absent. Hudson plans to subpoena many witnesses and vows to fight the case vigorously. The sheriff faces a $1400 liability for an unlevied judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferry
E C. Hudson
Lew Mabie
North Topeka
Hudson
Hudeon
Green Goods Man reports at the Grand last night
Six hundred people registered for the spring election. The Grand hosted a crowd as a "Green Goods Man" ran a savvy show, while other local notes mention car service fatherhood, sick lists, county stone pricing, and a deputy’s tall tale. City officials, deposits, and road work fill a busy local page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Holmes
Santa Fe Car Service Department
Green Goods
Grand
von Cleave
Battery B
Mra & A
Thoman
Ulster
Tillotson
Kansas City
Topeka
Martin
Peffer
Commissioner of Elections
Kobe
Kansas Avenue
Mao Ile
United States Land Office
A. Alezsader
Santa Fe
Witnesses Say the Body Brought to Lawrence Was Not Hillmon
Testimony in the Hillmon case continues with witnesses asserting the Lawrence body differed from John W. Hillmon in height and appearance. Statements cover height measurements, insurance clauses, exhumation payments, post mortems, and identification by family and locals, with a court adjournment to Tuesday at 11 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Hillmon
A. L. Selig
Stewart
Simon
Baldwin
C. W. Smith
Levi Baldwin
Smith
Corey
J. W. Adama
Hillman
J. B. Bebant
Khoew Hillmon
Claud Holliday
Leavenworth County
James F. Cameron
Jefferson County
Bedwell Bedlam asylum fight moves to city council
The North Topeka asylum controversy sparks an proposed ordinance to ban insane residents inside city limits. A delegation of residents urges relocation, the committee tours the facility, and City Attorney Tillotson doubts the ordinance’s validity. The plan calls for a high fence and prohibition of violent patients. Also promotes popular tonics and medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
la Oo
Magly
Tillotson
Keeley Cure Promised Peace and Sobriety at Topeka Institute
A Kansas reader praises the Keeley Cure from Topeka and Kansas City institutes, describing deep personal change and new life without drink. He notes low relapse rates, cites testimonials from diverse professions, and commends manager GC Wadsworth and physician Dr Charles L. Hamilton for their competence and care while urging others to seek information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeley
Reen
Sil
Topeka
Keeley Institute
Topeka Institute
Charles L. Hamilton
Dr. Price
Mormonism in Shawnee Faces Growth in Northern County
Elder J Arthur Davis of Netawaka leads a Mormon effort to form a Shawnee county branch with converts in the northeastern area. A debate is set for February 12 at the Golden Rule school house with teacher R G Moody, eight nights, thirty minutes each. Davis argues Mormonism aligns with the New Testament. Moody argues the Protestant church does.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Arthur Davis
Netawaka
Jackson County
Mormon Church
Latter Day Saints
Shawnee County
Elder Davis
Golden Rule
R. G. Moody
Mr. Moody
Davis Branch of
Brigham Young
Appeal for Help From Western Kansas Sufferers
A statewide appeal asks eastern Kansas citizens to unite in relief for crop-failure victims. Governor Morrill has formed a three member committee to collect and distribute aid, with surplus prison coal shipped to stricken districts. Railroads offer free transport, and counties are urged to organize drives for flour, corn, potatoes, bacon, and clothing to ensure fair distribution and aid to the needy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Jose
Eastern Religioua
Alto
Morrill
Kansan
Motte Court House Motto Likely To Be in English
County commissioners favor placing the carved main entrance motto in English rather than Latin. Rodgerson opposes Latin saying the public should read a language everyone knows and endorses Dedicated to Justice as the clearer, more impressive inscription.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Board of County Commissioners
Commissioners County
Rodgerson
Rodgers
New Corporations Granted Charters in Kansas
Charters filed with the secretary of state include The New York Safe Company of Glenn Hitler in Mitchell county with capital stock $9,000 directors W Lutz J A Stinson and E D Hara. The Sabetha Band and Orchestra Association of Sabetha Nemaha county with stock $50 directors J W Pace B H Wismund D D Doolittle Gen A Sewell and T R Lyon. Odd Fellows lodges at Kiowa Uniontown chartered Bourbon county. A Silk Handkerchief Given Say with every Gypsy Queen Beking Powder. Good work done by the Peerless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
New York Swfe Company
Glenn Hitler
Mitchell County
Capital Stock
W. & Lutz
J. A. Stinson
E D Hara
Sabetha Band and Orchestrial Association
Sabethe
Nemaha County
Ospital
J. W. Pace
BH. Wismund
D. D. Doolittle
Watch Sale Promises Silver Open Face Watches
An ad notes a sale of various open face silver watches including Wheeter Elgin and Waltham models in multiple sizes 367 to 696. Watches are stem wind with a nine year warranty and offered for examination at a stated address, with express charges insured on receipt of funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewni
Thomas
Coal ads and remedies on city streets
Fragmented list of coal companies with street corners and the slogan That Camden Coal goat clinker. Advertising for sale and delivery by multiple firms. Also notes a household remedy German Salve for cuts burns bruises and inflammation with W R Kennedy supplying stock.
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Camden
Ates 4 Coal Co
6Th
Kansas
J. W. F. Hughes
Lth
Adama
E. P. Ewart
North Topeka
McGaw
Madison
Sheahan & Wastsen
Hargoame & Bass
Sth
Holliday
W. R Kennedy
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Reuben
Jaswary
Lewilling
Bristow
Fred Close
Secretary of State
W. Greed
ustRy
Dennison
el Dorado
Oscar Bischoff
Kansas Resubmission League
Shick
Baneas
Douglass County
J. 3. Cox
John Jack
Hazen
Hionday
Mississippi
Bedwell Bedlam
Winslow
Colin
Dr. King
J. K. Jones
Eless Coal
United States
Topeka Coal Co
A. F. Homsen
Torzxa Steam Lampar
Samus. T. Hown
Thomas F. Doran
Jonm MacDonald
Columbus
Watch Sale
Semoropa
Raymond Tancegia
Iyear
Seyear
Ettvertne
Ie Rawal
COAL
Dams A Bros
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