Shooting Riot At New Year Hall Noted In City
Ed Payne fired three bullets injuring none seriously while Dee Williams was wounded in the melee. Police arrested Payne and Horton as the revelry ended. Lytle and others were involved in a brawl as crowds dispersed after the New Year celebration at Eighth Avenue and street. Williams will recover but faces trial for assault with intent to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bip
Horton
Willams
Payne Hunt
Payne
Williams
Balt
Statin
Heo
Hinds
Gieault
Horton Wan
Tennoniestows
Old Folks and Stomach Bitters Endorsement
Advert says older men and women seek a tonic to strengthen kidneys after years of service. Claims Honteller's Stomach Bitters best meets their needs, praising its health benefits and urging purchase through local contact in Harelville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Harel
Church Officers Elected and Plans for Improvements
The congregation at the church on Tyler Street elected officers for the coming year including secretary Jeanona Johnson, and delegate Gus Ekstram to the auditing committee. Two educational meetings were approved, with speakers from Bethany and Augustana colleges invited. The church will be repainted and improved, with a committee assigned to report costs and a report due at the adjourned meeting on January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyler Streets
Geanona
John Johnson
E. Norell
Aistrom
A. Vv
Mamere Fon
Ev. A. Il
Gus i Prank
Wararest
Colteas Lindubors
Sotiewe
Rock ‘Taian
Sue Herentus
Frank Nelson
Gus Ehatrom
Swensson
Bethany College
Gustav Andreén
Aegrustana College
Gus Ekstram
Forberg
D. Danielson
Ais
The
Cluntch
Several City Council Seats Face Re Election After April Vote
City watchers report a crowded field for April council elections. Incumbents Myers in Ward One and Bergundtial face strong challenges. Howes, a former Second Ward councilman and contractor, is talked of for that seat. Other incumbents Miller, Bnoettinger, and Weber in Wards One through Four expect close contests. Hope launches a bid in Ward Five, with questions about voter unity. Street Commissioner Buyer backs Howe’s petition drive while Tincher and Binley contend in the Sixth Ward, and Mayor Hughes may pursue the post himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.S. Myers
Tereound Ward
Banka
Wie Varter
Ed Howes
Miller
Bergundtial
Gergundtial
Ilaven
Alitivr. Connellman
Bnoettinger
Ha Eel
Weber
Shaurtinger
Warner
Pitth
Dennis Hope
Branks
Hope
Samuel T. Howe
Firth
Howe
Snyder
J. W. Binley
George ‘Tineher
Tincher
Ane
Umea
Metoor Board
Ripley
Hughes
Tapter
Telephone companies chartered by state today
Three telephone companies were chartered by the state. The largest is led by Grant Hornaday of Fort Scott and plans a Fort Scott plant for Futabarg Telephone Company at about $6. The second is the Telephone and Electric Company headquartered in El Dorado with about $7,000 capitalization. A third is the Kiowa Telephone Company chartered at 200 with operations in Fort Scott area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Hornaday
Fort Scott Capitaler
Fort Scott
Bihar
Kansas
Futabarg Telephone Company
W. Jer
C.D. Mcbonald
G Gates
Fort Scot
Butler County
Thephone and Electric Company
el Dorado
Kiowa Telebone Company
Rogers Dust Guard
Journal Box Company
Rahsan City
Cipleal Son
Underwood Arrested on Old Score by Marshal Stonestreet
Marshal Fred Stonestreet arrested Guy Underwood this morning on an outstanding charge of assault and battery and theft or destruction of property. The case stems from a prior dispute over a freehold property, with further trouble connected to Evank Coniey and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Stonestreet
Old Score
Fred Stonestreet
Guy Underwood
Freehold
Eit Evank Coniey
Felicitations for Cuba’s elected president Palma
New York January 2 General Themes Estrada Palma the newly elected president of Cuba has received many dispatches of felicitation from Cuba and the United States. Emilio Bacardi mayor of Santo Domingo sent a cable with best wishes and a New Year greeting. Joaquin Fortun brother in law of the president elect sent a message praising his candidacy and urging prosperity. Palma says he has no ambition for public office and would have preferred to stay out of politics, claiming harmony in the election and that Maso consented to the vice presidency but he wished to attend to private affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Estrada Palma
Cuba
Fis
Joaquin Fortun
Cen
Ci `Dom
Y Gillinge
Sleet
Maso
Burton project falters as Hitchcock rift widens
A St Louis newspaper notes a letter from Senator Burton to a friend claiming limited power to secure posts in the Indian Service and the Land Department. He mentions Secretary Hitchcock being removed and his hands tied. The dispute, three years old, stems from Hitchcock’s refusal to let Burton act as attorney for the Chickasaw Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Senator Burton
Sr Indian Service
Land Department
Hitchcock
Cabinee
Burton
Odd Will Holds Good Despite Eccentric Testimony
Surrogate Abbott in Brooklyn upheld the will of Dr Orsen E. Smith of Manhattan. Testimony claimed Smith cleaned his shoes with a hair brush and his teeth with a shoe brush before death on August 1 1000, and that he was 1000 years old. He left his fortune to his daughter Mrs Nellie De Menu, cutting out son Edward P Smith, while grand nephew Owen Thomps testified to unusual grooming habits and mental condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Abbott
Btooktyn
Orsen EH
Suilth
Man- Rattan
Petition Circulates for Eight-Block Van Buren Pavement Extension
A petition seeks an eight-block pavement extension on Van Buren from Twelfth to Twentieth passing Orchard Place and Walnut Grove to Shunganunga Creek. Opponents fear disruption to Kansas Avenue traffic while supporters expect benefits. Majority property owners must sign. protest actions may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Buren
van Buren Street
Orchard Place
Walnut Grove
Shunganunga Creek
Kansas
Pensions For Kansans and Local News Briefs
Washington Jan 2 pensions granted Kansans include original pensions for Wakarusa and Water n, with several names and amounts listed. In Fergus Wagon history, Portes noted as a notable local citizen who died of apoplexy aged one ser. Calumet reports a January storm sweeping through, with impassable roads and poor transport services due to drifting wind and new snow.
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Washingtim
Peta
Wakarusa
George HK
Renton
M Linscott
Wintisht
Hil
Jucad Miller
Ae Siz
Marin
Wichita
Mary Hargis
B. F. Partridge
Lawsuit Seeks 48000 Damages From Topeka Firm
Plaintiffs claim Frank 5. Thomas and Miend & Co of Topeka conspired under a contract to withhold profits and bonus payments totaling 48000. They allege Thomas was prevented from earning lawful profit, seeking judgment plus interest from January 16 and court costs. Case brought by Overmyer Malvane Gault Ferry Doran and John A Atwood, to be heard before Judge Gephart at Oskaloosa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank 5. Thomas
A, Miend &@ Co
Topeka
Thomas
Rnce
Overmyer
Malvane & Gault
Ferry & Doran
John A. Atwood
Gephiart
Oskaloosa
Kansas breeders meet in Rep resentative hall for twelfth annual session
The Kane Sun Improved Stock Breeders Association holds its twelfth annual meeting in Representative hall from Monday afternoon to Wednesday, with the breeders’ banquet to follow. Ex-Governor Georg Glick presides, John Bollin is vice president, and T A Heath serves as secretary-treasurer, as plans include programs on Shorthorns, livestock breeding, and a feature on the American Royal exhibition.
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Kansas Breeders of Fine Stock
Representative Hall
Kane Sun Improved Stock Breeders' Association
Amua
State Horticultural Society
Brenders
State Board of Sericulture
Bert
Georg Glick
Brenders’ Association
John Bollin
Kickapoo
T. A. Heath
Topeka
Operins Y Orclock
G. W. Giri
Atchison, Cotor Tn
Snortan
Dun
Mexico
Ivering Teasten
Sariag
Clay Center
Dr. Tinley
Manhattan
J. EK
Shartie
Kansas
John M. Fitch
Lawrence
C. Sutton
Rumewll
Sua Stupeard
Amporia
Stm
Sesnion
Orel Loek
Omar
Mayo
Renee
Wi ‘Alscamato
Dyer
Sawa
Apene College
J. L. Nand
Brock
Grein
Worl
Angers
Kungas
Halse Tr
Bard
Rome
Florse
Nck
Biter
Sereion
St Hh Coverett
Atoppee Sue Dewey
Matas
Owe Bees
Ae Palmers
Peedor Habingey
Salles
St. Heithle
Louisiana Purch Paition Comaany
Nan Sollegee
Nan Sollegee— Reaideht fGen Sen FE Amioene
Ps Peller Ene Enversaten of Agricultae de Minas Reieroe
Pim, Idan Expectant Station
Palms Likely Win Cuban Presidency by Unanimous Vote
In Havana on January 2, indications point to a Palms ticket victory for the Cuban presidency with Thorax Extenda Palma as nationalist nominee likely to receive a unanimous electoral commission vote. Supporters of Haetolarhen Maso withdrew, and many voters stayed home amid strong apathy. Local papers note the election could influence American policy and reflect Cuban sentiment against pivotal candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palms
Cubs
Havans
Palma
Thorax
Diaro de la Matina
Utah’s Micere Outpet Balt Lake Mineral Output Report
The Utah mining note from Balt Lake outlines annual mineral output and valuation. It cites a 1900 period with an estimated output value exceeding 1,003,305 dollars, indicating rising interest and activity in local mineral ventures during the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Pearsons lists conditions for college endowment gifts
Dr Pearsons warned eight colleges that $400000 in his funds will be withheld until they raise matching sums. He announced plans to give future gifts outright to top performers, naming Drury College Whitman College Washington Colorado College Pacific University Oregon and Reed College as favored institutions. He stressed he will reward savings and proper endowment use.
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Chivasu
A. m. Rearsone
Hindale
Pearsons
West
Drury College
Missouri
Whitman College
Washington
Colorado Collage
Pacife University Oregon
Resoit College
Jewels Recovered From Pawnshop In New York Theft Case
New York detectives recovered thirty thousand dollars in stolen jewelry from a pawnbroker and hotel suspect. Valet Kern received a loan of fifteen hundred and was promised further funds. One man helped move pieces to an employer while Captain Titus withheld certain details. A pear shaped diamond pendant valued at twenty thousand ten was among items recovered.
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New York
Kern
Titus
Erm
Jewela
Capper Calls Meeting For First District Convention
Arthur Capper, chairman of the Republican congressional committees for the First district, issued a call for a committee meeting to be held on Kansas Day January 29. The object is to fix time, price and representation for the district convention. It is generally expected the convention will be held early and that Mr Curtis will be renominated by acclamation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Capper
Kansas Day
Curtis
Elks Benefit Night In Bohemia Set For February
The Topeka Elks plan another annual benefit titled A Night In Bohemia at the Grand Opera House in February. Omaha coach Thomas P. Getz will direct the amateur performers in a 120 minute potpourri of songs and dances with 120 laughs, under press agent Pick Smith. The show promises entirely new material, with no bagpipes or curtain speeches.
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Topeka Hils
Bohemia
Grand Opera House
Thomas P. Getz
Omaha
Pick” Smith
Elks
Whistled Nine Miles on Odd Trains from Peru
A remarkable nine mile journey from Peru Indiana used eleven steam engines linked end to end with two passenger cars. The unusual train, part of a court ordered transfer from the old Eel River to the Logansport and Detroit railway, rattled residents as its whistle echoed the entire route.
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Peru
Ind
Jun.e
Chill
Here
Wabash Railway
Kel Fiver
Old
Eel River Company
Logansport and Detroit Railway
Colonel Converse J. Smith Titled for Treasury Post in Boston
Peston Massachusetts January 2 Colonel Converse J. Smith a Boston special treasury agent is expected to become first assistant secretary of the treasury under Governor Shaw. Officials announce possible upheaval in the treasury department as Sidwood is named a close friend of the governor. Smith says no official word and offers no statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Converse J. Smith
Boston
Peston
Masa
Convere J. Smith
Treasury
Te Treasury
Stan
Treasury Department
Sidwoods
Shaw
Jay
Case Involves Steinbach Versus Murphy in County Court
Article details a civil suit by Chris Steinbach against Patrick and Jamon Murphy. Filed in Judge Skidmore’s court, the case moved to county court, later remanded by the supreme court. Steinbach seeks reinstatement on Skidmore’s docket. Skidmore previously refused. Supreme Court is asked to compel action.
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Pete
Mandamas
Blue
Judge &I
Cheroom County
Soares
Chris Steinbach
Patrick
Jamon Murphy
Skidmore
Tocounty
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Steinbach
Ready for Chickens Workmen Shape Auditorium
Workmen begin converting the auditorium for the State Poultry Show and Midwinter Exposition set for January. Electrical features are being added to the front as gates go in, chairs removed from the main room and stored, and floor space measured. The main floor area totals 2,960 square feet excluding the stage.
Today's Market Report from Jan 2
Wheat and corn futures show upward drift amid cold weather and bullish influences And livestock futures edge higher on demand while hogs and cattle tighten after bearish pressure Liverpool and New York stock markets report firm tones despite some nerves Lead players include May and Liverpool prices with limited open interest across commodities Commodities trade notes indicate steady to firm cattle and sheep markets in Kansas City as receivers and shipments shift while wheat and corn show varied daily moves across exchanges and regions
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Ieago
Telah
Liverpool
STE
Rem Celtita
Minnepolis
Men
You Corn Cors
Mrady and
Fudd
Tee
Piamiy
Onsler
Ipitout
Sonia
A. G. Good
Kansas Ave
New York
Canis
Cottonton
Tiko
West Breth
Parnisboa
Tubagan
AG. Godwin
Commis Kansans City
Sion Merchant
Il Kansas Ave
Brock
Wall Street Mixed as Market Closes With Narrow Advances
The New York stock market showed muted gains with a few shares advancing while others held steady. Copper and chemical issues led declines as general trading remained cautious. the day featured scattered strength in some rails and industrials amid routine money market activity and wholesale price shifts.
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Ed Payne
Dee Williams
Lytle
Ecem
Eags
Ray Hayex
Jourph McGivers
Weton
Hayes
John Russe
Haven
Russell
Xtrom
Hostetter
Swedieh Lutheres
Telephone Companies
DeBusioens
Baceaa
Underwood
HE Remains
Silent
Odd
Pave Orchard
Capper
Congressional Committee
M Road
Skillmore
Queer Baisa Supreme Court
Today's Market Report
Chicago
Iain Hue
Cy. SheuBay
Kanens Cygan
Texas
Mikan
Kaenas City
Aes
Hs Nay May
Ae Eager Cash
S. Cust
Ecee
Ieee
Stata
Mihitore
Ohio
Misnouri Palin
Reenmee Ltd
Ted Conn
Iackawanna
Tole
Central
Great Norther
Pra Reimare
Argeiss
Archifeon
Lowe Gretal
Ee. Paul
Alec
Peime Maroantine
Sterling Bernes
Jaa
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