Auditorium Fund Debate Moves To Club Session
Hal Neiswanger urges the Commercial Club to form a three member committee to study and report on building an auditorium. President Davis considers the proposal essential as community support and city funding could make the long dreamed project a reality and fund raising details will be set by the committee. Plans discussed include location ideas near Fourth and open lot, old hay market, and Berenth and Quincy with structural notes for a steel arch and raised seating.
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Davis
Top Tin Commeercial Rules
Hal W. Netewanker
Uw City
Mer
Netswanger
Topeka
Thorugh
Breerab
Nelawanger
Odith
Doris
Ireenuwn Opekngaapayte
Bert
Ate
Berenth
Quincy
Burglars Still At Large In Stewart Residence
Two burglars entered Dr. S. G. Stewart's home at 16 West Eighth Street Saturday before dawn and threatened to kill him and his children. One burglar pressed a pistol to Mrs. Stewart's head while the other searched the room. The men fled before obtaining valuables. no arrests reported.
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S. G. Stewart
West Eighth Street
Stewart House
Duestrow Appeal Hinted After Supreme Court Transfer Motion
Jefferson City Missouri February 9 Division No 2 of the supreme court heard a bid to move the millionaire double murderer Arthur Duestrow case to Dane county. Attorney Noland of St Louis urged the Judge of Division 2 to grant transfer while Justice Rarisy said a ruling would come in a few days. If refused Duestrow’s lawyers will appeal to the U S Supreme Court. Mra Helen Johnson to Speak at Woman’s Club meeting tomorrow at 2 p m at their home in the city house district.
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Jefferson City
Bio
Supreme Court
Palod
Isanefer
Arthur Duertrow
Beune
Noland
St. Louis
Bane
Divine No. 2
Dane
Chit
Rarisy
Duestrow
Supreme Court of the United States
Spaniards Alarmed by Proposed Reforma Opina Decrees
A Madrid dispatch reports that the publication of reform decrees has startled Spaniards. Premier Canovas and the reform law are cited as intensifying the national sense of gravity and the need to fulfill promises. Critics claim the policy risks mutiny and fail to win over insurgents in Cuba.
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New York
Madrid
Canova
Conter
Cuba
America
Europe
Senor Cenovas
Iiv
Werler
Blizzard Forecast Dims City as Snow and Cold Hit Midwest
A northern blizzard threatens Chicago and surrounding areas with a deep cold snap and heavy snowfall. Meigs Field records 10 degrees below zero as winds from the north push snow south from Lakes region. Duluth and Wisconsin report fierce storms. Chicago expected to see zero to near zero temperatures and accumulating snow. Prophet Cox calls the storm a sugar-spun winter ender, milder than recent dumps and a fitting farewell to the winter of 1896–97.
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Rep
Meigs Hat
Gery
Winnipes
Duluth
Wisconsin
Chiang
Mercury
Cox
Vermont
St. Paul
Minn
Soya
Tate
Washington Congressmen Debate New Senate Order
In Washington on February 9, Congressmen from several states discussed a proposed order affecting Republican members. Kentucky and Tennessee Republicans were cautious about the plan. Some said the order would never take effect due to forthcoming protests at President McKinney's inauguration, likely leading to its quick revocation.
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Washington
Ceven Azeneles
Leveling
Kentucky
McKinney
Topeka Firm to Open Yeast Factory in Two Weeks
Parkhurst Davis Co plans a yeast plant at the wind mill factory south of the city park, leased for five years, converting to the Tearton health yeast brand. The firm bought the Independence Missouri plant and expects operation in two weeks with many workers.
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Topeka
Topica Ito
Nace
Parkhurst, Davis & Co
Independence
City Park
Tearton Health
Air
Parkhurst
4 Journal
Tole
Tech Werke
Trnm
Toteka Tor
Judgline
Independence Face
Colored Boy Steals Coat at Model Supply Store
A colored boy named Chuck Shipids, described as a desperate juvenile criminal, was arrested yesterday for stealing an overcoat from the clothing department of the Model Supply store. He allegedly cut the suspending string to remove the garment and was identified by a store bell. The youth has a history of prior arrests.
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Chuck” Shipids
Model Supply Store
Eutiig
Ex-Policeman Suit Over City Pay Argued
The city policemen's extra pay suit was argued this morning before Judge Buazen. Frank Parcelis filed the case as a test. Archie Williams Jr. represented the officers, while the city was urged by WW. Hazen took the case under advisement.
Land deals and home plans in Topeka area sale
A. M. Baird buys multiple lots and Archie M. Bernd acquires three plots at the southeast corner of Sarkar and Laurentsineile in North Topeka. The cash consideration is reported as $L BP. Mr. Batra will build two houses on the property. The text contains uncertain spellings and garbled phrases.
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A M. Baird
Archie M. Bernd
Sarkar
Laurentsineile
Topeka
Charies
Batra
Rowdy House Debate Over Penitentiary Coal Output Bill
The House roll call on a bill governing penitentiary coal output drew sharp exchanges. Keefer faulted the measure as benefiting operators at miners' expense, prompting Botkin and Hackbusch to defend their positions and spar over motives. The vote neared a constitutional margin, a toll call followed, and supports proceeded to pass the bill.
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Keefer
Speaker
Leavenworth
Hackbusch
CIA
Inhall
Journal of the House
Wellep
Iam
Mr. Keefer
Welles
Sergeant At Arms
Armstrong
Gabtlemen
Markles
Henn
Brooke
Brown
Cowte
Greeley
Pratt
Carr
Cassin
Clark
Crosby
Cultsom
Dalton Davis
Dingas
Doyl Ernst
Falrchild
Farrel
Pell Finney
Graves
Gray
Grimes
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Hackney
Harhaueh
Ingle
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Harvey
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Larimer
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Mott
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Palenske
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Heed
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Rothweller
Russell
Rutleder
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Wehrle
Wright
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Aker
Bacon
Harker
Basgall
Botkin
Bennett
Buell
Fitzgerald
Fitey
Fouts
Gates
Geissler
Gillespie
Goodno
Heckman
Heminger
Hibne
Holsembeak
Bea
Senate Banking Bill Sets Minimum Bank Capital at 35000
The senate committee on banks introduced a bill to become the state banking law. It bases provisions on Breidenthal’s recommended reform but removes the population based capitalization and fixes the minimum capital at 35000. The bill notes a key shift in capitalization requirements.
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Senate
Banke
Breidenthal
Hat Wearing Ban Proposed in State Theater Bill
A senate bill introduced by Senator Hanna targets headwear at theaters, concerts, and public entertainments. The measure forbids hats or bonnets, with violations carrying a fine of five to ten dollars. The sponsor says the move proves the legislature acts in the interests of all classes.
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Senate
Hanna
Clay County
Kania
West Aha Pe
Twelve Bills Passed in Senate Today
The upper house approved twelve bills led by acts authorizing county treasurers to place public money in county banks, and requiring promissory notes for patent rights to state reason for note. Also creating two new county courts in Kansas City and dividing districts in Wyandotte. A bridge in Lecompton and bond authorizations for Douglas and Jefferson counties were authorized. Separate schools for colored and white children were debated, and Mont Ty of Stanton was seated by the elections committee, ousting Wilson Citep.d. by unanimous vote.
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Senate
Hansa
Forney
Zimmer
Kansas City
Ean
Wrandotte County
Johnson
Kaliens River
Lecompton
Douglas
Jefferson
House Committee On Elections
Mont Ty of
Repeal of Metropolitan Police Law Debated in House
In session this afternoon the house began committee of the whole to study Representative Hackbusch's bill to repeal the current metropolitan police law. It is likely the committee will favor passage and abolish the police boards.
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Hackbusch
Texas Hear s Us Avetin Tres Pep Gov Culberson
Governor Culberson sent a message to the legislature urging action on a resolution seeking Texas aid to reduce freight rates to southern seaboards. Senate President Jester addressed fears of northern book trusts and urged action against trusts. The piece notes pressure from representatives and mentions Ayers Sarsaparilla for blood disorders.
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Tres
Pep
Culberson
Javon
Kalman
Texax
Filaboma
Mexico
Jester
Senate
Legislavares
Crete Crisis Deepens as War Sparks in Crete
A Cretan committee urges all free Greeks to aid Crete amid clashes between Christians and Mussulmans. Greek ships are deployed to the island while Turkish troops gather at Salonika. reports describe looting, fires, and forced evacuations as foreign fleets seek to curb further violence. Public sentiment in Athens and London reflects fear of a broader European war.
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Greece
Canea
London
Fett
Crete
Europe
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Times
Caen
Ufe
Pumips
Iriga
Daily News
Halepa
Sphakia
Canes
Thi
Crits
Lang
Union
Tong Lye Crete
Ant
Turkey
Canna
Merokion
Galata
Receiver for San Diego Street Railway Created
San Diego California February. The Union Savings and Trust Company of Cincinnati has applied to the supreme court for a receiver for Citizens Traction Company one of San Diego street railways. Judge Lushes appointed A D Nemen receiver. Indebtedness totals 79 000 with monthly receipts about 16 000.
Bismarck denounces war and questions arbitration outcome
London dispatch quotes Prince Bismarck at Friedrichsruhe, saying he detests war and regards arbitration as theoretical. He warns treaties cannot abolish war, stressing effects depend on nations and public will, and praises humanity's move toward arbitration though he remains wary of its practical success.
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New York
London
Friedrichsruhe
Count Rantzau
Bismarck
United States
Great Britain
Caroline Islands
Germany
Spain
Princ Bismarck
Law Court
Rioting in Hamburg as police clash with mob
In Hamburg on February 9 rioters angry over the dockers strike clash with police near Schaar market. Swords drawn, arrests made, mobs overturn lamps, residents hurled hot water, ash, bottles and stones. Three policemen and several citizens suffer injuries as reinforcements restore order.
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Grosserbackergang
Hamburg
Schaar Market
Grosserbackerzang
Ex-Governor Long Still Considers Navy Portfolio
Boston February 9 Ex Governor John B Long stated a Canton dispatch guessing his acceptance of the navy portfolio was likely based on a letter to McKinley ten days earlier He said McKinley wrote he had the navy in mind but that a change was possible and Long would be informed if it changed No further word has passed between them and the matter remains under consideration.
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Massachusetts
Navy
Boston
John
Thete
Sue Prees
Mr Long
Wool growers seek 20 cent wool price guarantee
The National Wool Growers Association met in Washington with 36 members from brown and western districts. A resolution urged Congress to establish a protection tariff on Merino wool to pay 20 cents per pound farm value for unwashed Merino and 2 cents for washed wool east of the Missouri River, with a proposed rate of 2 cents for unwashed wool west of the river.
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Congress
Washington
National Wool Grower Association
Todiay
Missouri River
Pensions Proposed For Soldiers Of Two Wars
A senate resolution introduced by Senator Har Tie urges Congress to pass an act granting pensions to soldiers who served in both the Mexican and Civil Wars for the combined time served. The measure comes with a petition signed by many veterans of dual war service. Also reported: Atkinson, a young man with a prior felonious reputation, was arrested for burglary and larceny linked to stolen shoes from Hord’s. He is held for state trial.
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Senate
Har Tie
Congress
Soliiers
Atkinson
Hord
Polles
Wim. M. Hord
Robbers Hold Santa Fe Train at Nelson Near Peach Springs
A west bound Santa Fe train was held up near Nelson six miles east of Peach Springs Arizona by two masked men. One robber was killed by the express messenger who then opened the door to the express car and fired. The other robber escaped with a few registered packages as deputies pursue leads.
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Santa Fe
Peach Springs, Ariz
Los Angeles
Cal
Nelson
Peach Springs
Archenne
Sig
Aed
Univers
New Kingman
Ariz
Batt
Mesmencer
A.C. Somers
Czar Nicholas Suffered Epileptic Seizures Monthly
New York reports confirm czar Nicholas began to suffer epileptic fits with increasing frequency as he aged. Court physicians warned the condition would not abate and prescribed a strict regimen. He has quit smoking and limits wine as part of the treatment.
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New York
Berlin
L Ines
Milér
Sinow
Nicholas
Tyre
Europe
Cuar
Senate tweaks on extradition pacts trigger presidential stance
Washington reports that Senate amendments to extradition treaties with the Orange Bree state and the Argentine Republic provoke the president. He has urged that a fugitive from justice cannot be shielded by citizenship status, even if rendered rendering accommodations under the Senate's changes. The president is unlikely to abandon the treaties but may leave them in temporary status for the administration to act upon.
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Washington
Senate
United States
Orange Bree
Argentine Republic
Vncor
Arrest of New York World Reporter on Train in Cuba
Washington reports Consul General Lie of Havana cabled arrest details for Bylvester Scovel, New York World correspondent in Cuba. He was seized on a train between Tunas and Santa Spiritus and brought to Santa Spiritus, with possible transfer to Havana. Acting Captain Abumadi provided the update to the consul general.
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Washington
Lie
Havana
Bylvester Scovel
New York
Meneri Lee
Havans
Governor Long Not Yet Formally Appointed to Cabinet
There is no formal confirmation of Governor Long of Massachusetts being named to the cabinet. It has not been received here, and the best information is that no announcement has been made. Long would likely take the navy portfolio if tendered formally.
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Canton
D. Pet
Pertiatio
Governor Long
Masaschusetts
Meteral
Long
Elie
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