Fragmented 1910s county notes mix trials and travel
A jumble of local items mentions a murder trial, typhoid illness, a candidate withdrawal, a probate court decision, a pipe organ committee, and a Mexican acrobat at a Midwinter exposition. It also covers a Japanese marriage, a Topeka public figure, weathered inquiries, and a far-flung travel segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee
Wilfard
Knox College
Gatesbury
Weadburn College
Aiadeena i
C. H. ‘Tuts
Kate
High Merriam
College
Ways and Means Committee
Etty ‘Enmelt
Pipe Civic Association
Commercial Union Assurance Compacy
Taisad
Pacheco
Toneka
Washburneid
Baker Nese
Wasatara
Washburn
State University
Ak ‘Topeke
Haif
Expe
Theinatrom
Santa Fe
Offtcnis
San Francisco
Orient
Wee Asoukeek
Ariie Guy
Ta Macey van
Galler
Mim
East Armour Bonevard
Kansas City
Aira
Muchamt
Wits Praee
Topeka
Au- Sunt
Merriam
Tecalyena
White & Ein
Marines Ordered to Santo Domingo and Guantanamo
Naval officials report a Marine battalion under Major Lucas will embark from a coast guard area. The Prairie carries 453 Marines from Colon and will touch Guantanamo on the way to the Dominican waters, with plans to shift forces as needed and avoid increasing landing numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Santo Domingo
Cuba
Washington
Lang Finct
Colon
Guantanamo
United States
Les Marine
Dominican
Passes Lead to Scandal In Wisconsin Statehouse
Madison Feb 15 A scandal erupts as Second Assistant Attorney General Walter D. Corrigan is linked to possessing a Wisconsin Central railroad pass in 1803. A confrontation with journalist Joann Winter Everett followed, with Everett allegedly forced from the office and injuries reported. The affair follows prior criticism over a misdirected letter and other misuses of office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Walter D. Corgan
Joann Winter Everett
Milwaukee Daily News
Corrigan
Pam Queston
Tucker
Everett
Steamer Pro Patrin Narrowly Survives Frostbitten Passengers
The steamer Pro Patrin, from St Pierre, battled ice and a starboard listing after a nearfoundering. With 37 aboard, passengers faced a chaotic scramble for lifeboats as crew battled ice all night and saved the vessel, leaving many frostbitten from the exposure. A separate note reports lumbermen lobbying to cut Canadian Pacific freight charges to block American lumber from the northwest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballfax
N.S
Arbor
St Pierre
Veneweres
Wert
Winn
Canadian Northwest
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Western
Canada
Halvivett
Canadian Pacific
McGrew Leads in Narrowing Second District Nomination
Political gossip from Kansas resolves the Second district race to McGrew and Henry Allen with Bowersock possibly aiding McGrew. outlines expected delegate votes by county and potential pickups in Linn, Bourbon, Anderson, and Miami as party factions jockey for control ahead of state and congressional conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGrew
Henry Allen
Bowersock
SfoGrew
Allen
Bourbon County
Linn County
Anderson
Johnson and Miami
Uneup
Wallot
Bower McAllen
Sock
Douglas
Tomaso Seca
Miami
Anderson County
Allen County
C. F. Scott
Ll Bowersork
Linn
Franklin
Alien
Dent
Kansas Republicans Name Delegates To Conventions
At Hamilton County party meeting Syracuse Kan February delegates were selected for the state and federal conventions. Wich and Sawyer were named for the congressional convention while Pord and Borders go to the senatorial gathering. Hoch is endorsed for governor and instructed supporters to back him. In Ashland Clark county elected Price Campbell to the senatorial convention and Campbell met Mussing to the congressional gathering. Bone and Berryman slated for the state convention with Roosevelt and Murdock endorsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrow
Smith Center
Kan
Smith County
Joel R. Burrow
W. Stage
Geo. R. Parker
F. N. Bilby
Ienac McCormick
Geo. Cameron
John Duvall
F. . Jones
H. N. Danton
Stephen Grave
J. R. Burrow
K. W. Smith
C. T. Manchester
Oller Jones
Brookens
J. T. Morrison
B. A. Stiner
EB. A. Cornell
Wilson Ross
Roosevelt
W. Hoch
Hoeh
Clark A. Smith
Mitchell County
Supreme Court
W. H. Mitchell
Beloit
Charles ©. Hall
Russell County
J. E. Amos
Norton County
A. R. Peters
Mankato
W. A. Reeder
Yor Cunningham
Emporia
Kas
Lyon County
Hoch
J. M. Miller
B. W. Cunningham
J. W. Robison
Butler County
Railroad Commission
Ningham
Murdock
Hi Dorado
Tootevelt
Pawnee County
Larned
Ian Beatt
M. G. Davidson
D. Posey
F. K. Clark
Lafe Lee
Herbert Portst
Halloway
B Logan
W. P. Grimm
W. BL Johnson
W. H. Vernon
Edward Lyman
Wilson
H Grinstead
A. D.seath
O. G. Lupfet
Congress
Smith
Bailey
Norton
Hamilton County
Syracuse Kan
Pay Wich
N. J. Sawyer
James Pord
F. M. Borders
W. Scranton
W. H. Brown
J. W. Houxs
E.W. Hoch
Harry Hone
Ashland
Clark County
Suturgay
F.C. Price
J BP. Campbell
Harper
Campbell
W. A. Mussing
H. J. Bone
J. W. Berryman
Wichita
Indorse Roosevelt
War Sends Prices Soaring in War Scarce Markets
New York reports prices for small goods rising amid wartime uncertainty. Trade experts predict export trade remains largely protected for neutral shipments, though contraband and Japanese exports face bans. Camphor and related chemicals surge in price as supply tightens, with Japan as a key source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dresden
New York
Japan
China
Noted Challenge at Bucks County School Under Miss Whiteacre
Miss Whiteacre presides over a school described as one of the most difficult to manage in Lower Bucks county. Several teachers were tried and failed to maintain discipline. Among the staff, older boys are larger than the slender young woman who teaches, reputedly in her early twenties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteacre Prosettes
Bucks County
Rose Seeks Fourth Term as Milwaukee Mayor
Milwaukee voters over 11 000 signed petitions asking Mayor Rose to run again. He has decided to enter the race for a fourth term, with county Democrats planning a convention date around March 1. The move shows his strong control of local political machinery and he is likely to be renominated by acclamation unless opponents gain ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Mwaukee
Wis
Rose
Elion
Duke of Norfolk Weds Gwendolyn Constable Mexwell
London reports the marriage of the Duke of Norfolk to Hon. Gwendolyn Mary Constable Mexwell in a quiet Everingham Roman Catholic ceremony with near relatives and a small guest list. Royal gifts included items from King Edward and Queen Alexandra, while the Duke donated a public park to Sheffield in honor of the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Duke of Norfolk
Gwendolyn Mary Constable Mexwell
Lord Herres
Ever Ingham
Edward
Alexandra
Sheffield
Extraordinary Homeseekers Low Rates From Santa Fe
On Tuesday February 16 Santa Fe will sell tickets to Texas and return for $15 round trip or to Oklahoma points for one fare plus round trip. One-way fares to Texas and Pecos Valley area listed with various destinations and limits. Tickets offered by T. Ie King, C. P. & TA Tepeka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Texas
Oklahoma
Pexas
Gidshoraa
el Paso
Pecos Valley
el Wash
T. Ie King
C. P
TA Tepeka
Kat
Rock Island announces rail fares to western states
The Rock Island system lists fares of 25.00 to California 22.50 to Oregon and Washington 20.00 to Montana and Utah. Tickets go on sale March 1 through April 30 and are valid in various sleeper and chair car options with stop over privileges. Contact Rock Island agents or A M Puller in Topeka Kansas for full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Utah
Rock Inland System
Fsle
Rock Island
A. M. Puller
Topeku
Kan
Strike Looms In American Lithograph Union Crisis
New York reports mounting conflict between the 100ithographers and employers. A March 16 general strike or lockout may shift contracts worth millions to Europe if unions reject an arbitration plan. Most workers earn 12 to 125 a week, with top lithographers well paid. a stoppage could halt work from magazine illustrations to circus posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Herald
Europe
American Lithographing Association
Japan Bitter Over Sinking of Zensho Maru by Russian Cruisers
Tokyo reports four Russian cruisers attacked the Japanese merchant vessel Zensho Maru and its companion Naganoura Maru while sailing from Sakata to Otari near Hokkaido. All on board were killed or drowned, Naganoura Maru escaped. Japan plans reprisal and seizing Russian ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Japan
Sakata
Otani
Hokkaido
Foreign Office
Otaro
Windlvex
Jeusangta
Oni
Actnins
Zensbe Mara
Japanese Seeks to Block Route If Russians Sail Toward Port Arthur
Reports say the Japanese cruiser squadron probes for the Russian fleet as Moscow doubts bombardment and fears a June attempt to move south toward Port Arthur. Japanese land forces may block sea routes. Russia agrees to Paris parole for Chemulpo prisoners if sent to Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wariag
Korietz
Shanghai
Russia
Pascal
Chefor
Japan's Military System Examines Homeward Move of Expatriate Soldiers
The piece discusses Japanese nationals abroad facing conscription and the reserve system. It notes that men who have served three years in the Mikado's army may be recalled, with residency records required and consulates abroad lacking jurisdiction. It also mentions nonresident volunteers and the limited enlistment options for those abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Sonsal
Eltizern
Mieke
Japan
Riga
Homeseeker's Low Rates via the Santa Fe
Santa Fe announces sale of tickets February 18 to Texas points with round trip fares starting at $18 plus a $2 return surcharge. El Paso and Pecos Valley ranges list round trip and one way prices, with limited return windows and durations. Information contact KING in Topeka for details.
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Owan
Wiswalla
Uae
Birenen
Mina
Sherif
Ates
Deese & Ih
Isthmus
San Domingo
Wellville
Postum
A. G. Muir
Nations Administration
Reeders Record
Buschow
Dave Mulgane
Ed Hoch
F. A. Chipman
McCracken
J. W. Callander
John Wilkin
F. C. Sefeldt
J. 5
Kelley
A. M. Kihe
C. R. Davenport
William Parham
Joe Davis
G. W. Husted
F. M. Smilth
al G. Muir
George Benedict
John Boyd
Neal
A. €. McCormick
J. E. Salt
Warren M.crosby
Acter Wagguserec
Warren M.grosby
Arren M.crosby & C
DRY Goods Cross Band
C. C
Lansdownes
Wm. F. Read
Kansas
Tencher
Pottstown
Mary Whitacre
Unkin Township
Squire
Dowslasevile
Ayers
California
Texan
Ol el Paso
el Puno
King
Toptku
Karina
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