Was It Boodle Charges Against Old Republican Board
An affidavit alleges that the old Republican Railroad Commissioners, Anthony Greene and Mitchell, accepted a total of 15000 from Union Terminal to decide in its favor. West, alleging he acted as go-between, claims 1250 for himself and 6000 for Anthony, with 6500 for Greene and 1500 for Mitchell, to secure a ruling against Missouri Pacific. The affidavit, sworn March 27 1893, outlines meetings in Kansas City and Topeka, and notes Senate investigators named Thacher Dennison Sterne will probe Anthony's record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Anthony
A. R Greene
W. M. Mitcheth
Kames Board of Railroad Commissioners
Anthony
B. Wear
Kanese
Union Terminal Company
Kansas Riilroad
Maren
West
BL. Martin
Asian Terminal Company
Railroad Commmissionera
Senate
Insurance Department
Wit. Mitchell
Unico
Kopeka
Wmn. Mitchell
Railroad Commissioners
State House
Kapens City
Mme
Mitchell
Martin
Postal Telegraph Office
Main Street
Midland Hotel
Jones’ Saloon
Mr. Martin
Grand Opera House
Martin, Perrin Wholesale
Withrew
Mr. Mitchell
Blossom House
Greene
Missouri Pacific
Topeka
Railroad
Union Terminal
Schroeder
New York Life
B. West
S.al
D.C. Zexcann
HOUSE
Bonds to Treasury Begin Gold Delivery on Deposits
Active preparations at the treasury department to carry out the bond contract signed yesterday. A new bond design and engraving plate are in progress though printing may take weeks. Delivery of gold is expected to begin almost immediately and treasury certificates will be paid on deposits for the New York sub treas ury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Treasury Department
New York Sub-Treasury
Poisoning of neighborhood dogs on Polk Street
Residents near Hustoon and Polk streets mourn multiple dog deaths as at least a dozen pets succumb to poison within two weeks. Names cited include Will Ryus Dr Lindsay and W W Smith as dog owners who lost dogs. some animals die quickly while others linger for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Street
Hustoon
Polk Streets
Will Ryus
Lindsay
W. W. Smith
Pointer
They Take Possession The Japan Army Occupies Che Stronghold
Secretary of the Navy reports Admiral Carpenter dispatch dated Che Poo February 7 stating Japanese have seized Wei Hai Wei with three Chinese fleet torpedoed in harbor. The Charleston departed to aid distressed at Tung Chow as stock markets report turpentine spirits at a record low in Savanna and Conempus. Edward Mix, Paris rep for Thomson Houston Electric, returns to Columbus after studying Austrian fortifications. New York bank statement notes declines in reserves loans and deposits with excess reserves rising. 52 calls up the Peerless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasamaron
Secretary of the Navy
Carpenter
Che Poo
Wei Hai Wei
Charleston
Tung Chow
Conempus
Edward Mix
Paris
Thomson- Houston Electric Company
Columbus
Ohio State University
Austria
Mix
Alarm Grows for La Gascogne In Teutonic Mystery
New York reports the French liner La Gascogne, sailing from Havre January 20, overdue by about five and a half days, with a passenger list printed. The Teutonic, sighted later, reported no sign of the missing vessel. Authorities note possible engine trouble and reduced steam as a cause, while crowds await word on the fate of the Italian-majority third class passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Havre
White Star Line
Teutonic
Cbs
Havax
Compagnie Genérale trans-Atlantique
la Gascogne
Com Y
Bowling Green
Teutouil
Sandy Hook
LaGiscogne
Cameron
Dykes' Successor Named for State Board Post
Governor Morrill recommends Dr. W. M. Sterrett of Jetmore Hodgman county to become secretary of the state board of health succeeding Dr. H. L. A. Dykes. The position carries a $2,000 annual salary. Sterrett is a young physician from Johnson county near Olathe, living in Hodgeman county for about four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterrett
Jetmore
Hodgman
Morrill
W. MM. Sterrett
Hodgman County
State Board of Health
Hla Dykes
Board of Health
State Board
Johnson County
Olathe
Hodgeman County
Bradley
Flour 830 a Barrel and Newfoundland Distress
The Windsor Lake arrives at North Sidney from St Johns N F with coal as fuel scarce. Destitution reported in Newfoundland with coal and a barrel of flour selling high. Haurras mayor and board of trade committee discuss relief measures. steamboat company offers free transport for relief goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Foundland St John
N. B
Windsor Lake
North Sidney
St. Johns, N. F
Haurras
N.S
Board of Trade
Moupuras
Newfoundland
Disappointed burglars plunder Devendorf residence
The Devendorfs' home at Fifth and Lincoln streets was burglarized last Tuesday night while the owners were in Mexico. Neighbors held the key and reported no valuable items taken, only clothing ransacked. full damages await the return of Mr and Mrs Devendorf next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. X. Devendorf
H X Devendorf
Fifth
Lincoln Streets
Ates
Back from the War Henry Villiers Returns From China
Henry Villiers, war correspondent and artist, returned from the Chinese Japanese war front and praised the Japanese army for bravery and humane treatment of Chinese prisoners and wounded during a lecture at St James' ball in New York. The report also notes severe cold in Vienna and Europe with theaters closed amid deep frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Villiers
China
New York
Frederick Villies
St. James' Ball
United Workmen shows steady strength amid financial downturn
The A O U W reports resilience after a year of hardship and cites a gain of about 11 000 members in 1894 while Missouri begins the year with two assessments. The organization is praised as a solid institution, with Peerless noted for good work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoosier Watchman
Missouri
Guatemalans Flee to Mexico to Escape Draft Threats
Refugees from Guatemala arrive in Comitan fleeing conscription as tensions rise with Mexico. Families report killings and mistreatment, while Mexico seeks indemnity from Guatemala for alleged Guatemalan soldiers. Rumors of a possible Guatemalan offensive unsettle regional authorities and General Lorenzo Garcia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comrran
State of
Chiapas
Republic of Guatemala
Mexico
Comitan
Barrios
Guatemala
Plete
Lorenzo Garcia
Tevosqul
Bird in Todd's Place Gov Morrill to Name New Labor Commissioner
Gov Morrill will send to the senate the name of W A Bird of Kansas City to be state labor commissioner replacing J F Todd. Bird is a machinist with local trades and labor endorsements and support from leading county figures. Salary is $1000 annually and confirmation is expected so he can take office promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrill
Senate
W. A. Bird
Kansas City
Kas
J. FL Todd
Bird
J. G. Dougherty
Senator Taylor
Billy Buchan
W. C Trickett
J. K. Cubbison
George W. Martin
Todd
Mr. Bird
Sale notices and listings from a small town shop and farm ads
Fragmented sale notices list items for sale including a brick store, coal stove, two bank safes, burglar alarm, farm miles from town, and three fresh cows. Names and addresses are partially readable, with scattered street mentions like 714 Jackson, 713 Kansas, and 110 to 116 West streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Stoo
Sale
Bulla
Ata Dargain
Kansas
Bil West 7Th Street
Fok
Kippor
West Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Republican Board
Anthony, Greene and
Judiciary Committee
Caldwell
Me. Hobrbaugh
Beekman
Cox
Mr. Cabbison
Committee On Manufactures
Veale
Judiciary Local
Colonel Veale
Kittie Jones
Butler
Jones
Shawnee County
Benedict Esid
State Normal
Concordia
Great Band
Wichita
Ft. Scott
Senator Forney
Senate Committee On Railroad
Dumbauld
Lyon County
Inatram Fiun
Edward Annis
Edward D. Annis
Lane Street
Annis
William
St Joseph
Dan Cripple Creek
Carrere Creek
Colo
John K Smith
Moose
J. K. Maynard
Uties
Smith
Maynard
Cripple Creek
Savanna
THE
Teutonic IS
France
New York City
Waring
Baltimore
Batimogy
Alexander Brown and Sons
Indiana
Ixplanarois
Ind
Boston Harbor
Rostos
San Antonio
Tex
Durango
Carlisle
Wasurxeros
Reilly
House Pacific Railroad Committee
Vienna
Germany
Rhine
Neckar
Main
Feb
Denver
Col
Colorado
Nebraska
Mie
Crscisnati
Ohio River
Big Miami
Lawredgeburg
Four Mile
Peps
Portsmouth
Pittsburg
Lynn
Lynx
Mass
Peh
Atlanta
Marshallville
Liverpool
United Workmen
Fulford
Elliot Matehoda
Fld. Fulford
Haritage
Marion
N.J
Sack Astor
New Youk, Fen
John J
Broadway
Wallsteset
Dey Street
Prince Street
Theler
Warritows
Peb. C
St Lawrence River
Louisville
Jennings
Weather Department
Mississippi River
Mapnim
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