Parsons Man Appointed Supreme Judge Today
W D Atkinson of Parsons was sworn in as Kansas Supreme Court justice to succeed Pollock. Governor Halley appointed him. he will not take seat until after the election and serves until voters decide. Chief Justice Johnston administered the oath at 4:35 pm.
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Biscatyli
Atkinson
W. D. Atkinnott
Paraeus
Atkin
Kansas Supreme Court
Etioe
Johnston
Valeentine
Remy W. D. Atkinson
Parsons
Halley
Supreme Court
Pollock
Johnston Itwana
Athinean
Topeka
Sra
United States
New Justice Atkinson Chosen for Kansas Supreme Court
William Tetlotite Atkinson of Dubrigue County, born 1841, named by Governor Bailey to the Kansas Supreme Court. He will join the bench after a January term, with Parsons stenographer Miss Liurt Blombere. Atkinson’s career spans farming, teaching, and law, including admission to the bar in 1856 and practice at Parsons.
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Preme Lenoh
Elyog
Justice Atkin
Bailey
Judie Prilseck
Tate
Dimkine
Bianes
Nate Fleethin
Atkins
Atkinson
William Tetlotite Atkinsen
Dubrigue Crumty
Tews
Mneck
Téhy
Perella
William Wer
Agn Ie
Tie Parente
Jones County
Lfe
Ammo
Jows
Walter St. Simons
Parone
Kai
Dimmus
Fuente Couper
Burworm
Ean
Kansas
Supreme Court
State of
Kanexs
Johnston
Dusties Ribkinson
Parsons
Topeka
Liurt Blombere
Policeman Mobbed in West Sixty Ninth Street Riot
In New York a policeman named Willian Fenny narrowly escaped death as a mob beat him with clubs on West Sixty Ninth Street. Rescued by fellow officers, two bystanders were knocked unconscious, Kenny Glso was badly hurt, and a riot detail from the station house arrived to disperse hundreds blocking the street. The officers fought through the crowd to reach the station with the injured men.
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New York
Willian Fenny Ha
West Sixty-ninth Street
Penton
Peir bin
Kenney
Satid Houde
Ueween
Kenny
Saul Hime
Lynn Himm
Renny
Mystery death of Ansel Lewis at Riverside California
Riverside California January 2 The death of Ansel Lewis a youth found dead near Banning on Thanksgiving Day remains unsolved Three boys John Schofield Cornelius Crowley and Frank Ritchey reportedly fled from a reform school and told of Lewis being struck with a rock by Schofield during a confrontation Crowley and Ritchey allegedly helped loot the scene and fled toward Merced while Ritchey remained at large
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Riverside
Cal
Ansel Lewis
Sear Banning
Dey
Cesrea UN
Twe
John Sehofield
Cornelius Crowley
Frank Titeiey
Ets
Tharkesivitg Sehofield
Iroquois Theater Manslaughter Charges and Fire Death Toll
Chicago reports formal manslaughter charges against managers Will J. Povis and Harry J. Powers and City Building Commissioner Williams in the Iroquois Theater tragedy. Bonds set at 10000 each, hearings scheduled January 12. New evidence details stage missteps, curtain failure, and the fall of a fan scene. Total corpses recovered stand at 686 with 25 unidentified. additional arrests and bonds noted for Davis, Powers, and Williams.
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Chicago
Will J. Povis
Harry J. Powers
Iroqhols
Williams
William Pinkerton
Chas. H. Plamondon
Davis
Powers
Andrew J. Graham
Wil Marna
Arthur B. Hull
Onces
Justice Caverly
Harrison Street
Atto Hey
Hogan
Traeger
Cummings
Cumming
Jon Dougherty
McMlien
Ute
Frank Poland
Emmrose
Foland T
Troquois Theater
Ralston
Will J. Davis
Harry Powers
Brogeienses
Shearer
George Williame
City
Sharges
Arthur E. Joe
Hull
Mali Alo Petisnea
Warnaiha
Diego
Grand Bovievacd
James W. Cody
George W. Underwood
Nyatertons
Telehone
Mr. Powers
Mr. Bayt
Powers Theater
Cody
Willams
Rhodes Avenue
Sneperer Williams
Fourth Park Boulevard
Uhrop
Justice Underwood
Jordan
Moreue
Detroit
Chiscago
Eity
Reynolds
William C. Strawhrider
A. G. Reynolds
Josephine
Fraser
Jamies
Medela
Des Moines
Helen McCaughan
George EB. McCaughan
Chicams
John HM. Holland
Lilien Pelton
Ste
Mandar
Pelton
Funeral Day Bells Tolled for Fire Victims in Chicago
Citywide mourning marked Chicago’s day of grief after the Iroquois Theatre fire. Bells tolled from noon for an hour as clergy conducted services and schools closed. Mayor Harrison urged continued tolling while morgues held unidentified bodies awaiting claim.
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Prien
The
Gospel
Mons
Carding
Newman
Ussal
Harrison
Chicago
Iroquois Theater
Bella
Middlesboro
Iron, Coal and Coke Company
Treasury inquiry into Interstate Commerce accounts
Washington January 2 Treasury department experts opened an inquiry into the Interstate Commerce Commission accounts at the urging of Acting Chairman Clements amid persistent rumors of irregular voucher drawing. Accountants Ambrose Taylor and Ta Cuase sealed the commission safe and questioned officials including Edward A Moerly Milsted and others. Mosely holds a $25,000 bond as disbursing officer.
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Washington
Treasury de Carement
Interstate Commerce Commission
Clements
Nathaniel J. Ambrose
Richard H. Taylor
James Ta Cuase
Commission
Edward A. Moerly
H. Milster
Eisabler
Milsted
Treasury Department
Mosely
Bonds &S
Reyes Waiting for Washington Reply to Colombia Ties
General Reyes awaits the United States response to his note accusing Washington of violating the 1846 treaty by allowing Colombian troops to land on the isthmus. A favorable reply could sustain relief talks, while a flat refusal would end negotiations and suspend diplomatic relations. The city mourns as dirges echo, with many recalling McKinley’s burial.
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Washington
Reyes
United States
Dome
Colombit
Ile
General Reyes
Colombia
Dr. Herren
Personal Property Loss Estimated at 100000 in Fire Victims Case
Coroner's office clerks in Chicago report about 100000 dollars in diamonds watches jewelry and other personal property lost in the fire. Many victims had cash with them but much may have been stolen amid the chaotic aftermath as volunteers aided and bodies were moved. A woman was found with four hundred five dollars still pinned to her garment.
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Chicago
Jay
J Shoals
Fremien
Can't Find His Boy After Troquois Fire Tragedy
Chicago January 2 A futile search continues for Harold Henning five year old missing after the Troquois fire. Relatives visited hospitals and morgues without success while three Henning children and their mother perished. The father holds hope the boy was misidentified or may still be alive in a hospital.
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Chicago
Harold
RE. Hennine
Morenes
Henning
Troquois
Haya
Tia
Kansas Forecast On Jan 2 From Chicago Report
Kan sas forecast issued in Chicago indicates fair weather tonight and Sunday with colder conditions in the east tonight. Temperature to rise Sunday as northerly winds shift to variable.
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Werther
Chicago
Kansas
Funeral rites honor Rev Father Dehon at Grant tomb
The ceremony for Rev Father Dehon, a prominent missionary and general, was held at Grant’s tomb. Cadets from West Point laid a wreath of immortelles, and the service featured a sermon and address commemorating his work with the St. Bruthin apostle order.
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Saenr Gt Deshon
Charen
St. Bruthin
Rey
Tsar
West Point Military Academy
Deghos
End Desamate
Grant
Burt Quits U P Stated That He Needs Complete Rest
Omaha reports Horace G. Burt, president of the Union Pacific, resigns his post, plans a several months long trip with Mrs. Burt for rest. The board will meet soon to discuss his restoration and return to service after a long tenure.
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Omaha
Horace G. Burt
Union Pacific Railroad
Elected Union Pacific Leader Horace G Burt
Horace Greeley Burt was chosen president of the Union Pacific in 18s and has long been a railroad leader. He previously served as chief engineer of the Union Pacific in 1873 and rose through Chicago & Northwestern ranks, with major shop construction in Omaha and decades with Fremont Elkhorn Missouri Valley. He plans to base his future in Omaha and travel for a time with no resignation date set.
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Horace Greeley Burt
Union Pacific
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Burt
Omaha
Union Pacific System
Chicago & Northwestern Road
Fremont, Elkhorn & Missouri Valley Railroad
Northwestern System
Board of Directors
Record of Kansas cold wave and temperatures
The article describes a severe cold wave sweeping Kansas on New Year's Day with a morning temperature near zero, wind from the north at about 20 mph, and precipitation in sleet and snow. It lists hourly readings from government thermometers and notes similarly frigid temperatures in other cities including Concordia, Dodge City, Wichita, Kansas City, and Huron.
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Kansas
Medicine Hat
Rocky Mountains
Cancordia
Dodge City
Wichita
Kansas City
Huron
South Dakota
St. Paul
Call for Engineers in Glasgow and Panamanian Plans
Glasgow reports a surge of Clyde marine engineers being recalled to activate duties with full cipher instructions. Separate items note Osage City defeating Peabody 35 to 4, and a Fort McPherson unit briefed for Panama travel as part of basketball progress.
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Glasgow
Clyde Marine Engineere
Apne
Sonay
Canada
Atlanta
Atlanta Constitution
Deieata
Fort McPherson
Cewee City
Kan
Osage
Régil City
Cnd
Panama
Peabody
Orafr
Washington
Guime
First War Move Next Monday Date Set for Ships
A military announcement sets next Monday as the date ships will sail marking the latest move in the conflict. Officials state the measure aims to project power and reinforce allied positions amid ongoing operations.
CZAR CALLS COUNCIL AND WAR DRAWS NEAR
London reports of near hostilities as Admiral Izuma’s squadron may depart Masampho Korea on January 4. Czar convenes ministers in council in Petrograd after Berlin telegram. Unofficials mark RussiaJapan talks as serious with peace hope fading.
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Kaze Imura
Sassho
Masampho
Korea
Japan
Maramphe
le Jearigroers
Rusela
Craka Arsenal
Council
New York
Berlin
Alexieff
Far East
Petertor
St. Petersburg
Alex
St. Andrew
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London
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Yalu River
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