New Chief Chosen by Merit Police Force
Mayor Albert Parker announces a merit based police reform plan. Competent officers will stay, those discharged for political reasons will be reinstated. He mentions Timothy Donovan for chief of police and signals council confirmation now anticipated after Chief Stahl completes departmental reforms.
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Albert Parker
Timothy Donevan
Police Aid
Denevan
Parker
Stahl
Berm
Donovan
Tayawvan
Topeka
Ube
Polien
Seaver
J_ Owens
HC. Lindsey
Flam Bean Club
Danovan
Whanty Beer
Dongvan
Sw ‘Ckivf
Fas
Police Department of
Parrot Waar
Dliet
Tut
Tyne Fan
Olive Force
Dunavan Bis
Banta Pe
Timothy Donovan
Governor Stanley Drops Senate Bid in Kansas Facts
A Kansas City paper reports Governor Stanley has privately renounced his candidacy for the senate. The withdrawal, kept secret until now, is said to favor Chester L Long over Curtis. The plan shifts the field to attack by Long allies Shenley and Smith, while Stanley’s action strains ties with Long and complicates Curtiss support across districts.
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Kansas City
Stanley
Stanley Han
Mintier
Codereone
Chainke Gove Mali
Owernor
Chester L Long
Coner
Curtis
Cons
Shenley
Alwagh
F Duiout Smith
Lone
Curtig
Smith
Lame
Carts
Conred
Fitzpatrick
Representative
Topeka Police Reform Rumor Links Promotions to Merit
The article discusses plans to recruit experienced officers like Tayawvan, stressing merit over politics. Mayor Parker urges a tight, merit driven force, with potential reinstatements of former officers, and hints at suspending or reassigning several personnel. It also mentions Grain Inspector financials and wider political maneuvering around chief appointments amid local party dynamics.
Death in buggy and balloon voyage reports
A sensational 19th century column item notes a buggy accident near Hart’s stable with a man killed by a gunshot wound and a physician’s involvement. A balloon trip from Frue to Poltava claims 94 miles in 29 hours, reaching 6,250 feet. Also included is a Kansas City case where a court ruled pool rooms for foreign horse bets are legal under city ordinance.
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Fruewin
Poltava
Count de le Vaulew
Kansas City
Jan
Jude Brumback
Charles Oldham
Louisville
Exposition Postponed to 1904 Amid Foreign Interest
Washington reports say the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis, initially set for 1903, will be delayed to 1904 to secure foreign exhibits. Governor Francis and Adolph Busch pressed for delays to ensure Japan and other nations contribute significant displays, with state department steps underway to appoint foreign agents. Denials circulated from St Louis as officials noted uncertainty over the timing and exhibits.
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Washington
St Louis
Francis
Exposition Company
Adolph Busch
White House
Prancis
Busch
Cone
St. Louis
Pratchy
Hines
State Department
Yeaterday
Mr. Busch
Prince Henry
Wittt St. Louis
Hoon
ST. Lod
D. Ft. Francia
Corwin H. Spencer
Louiniang Purchase Expedition Company
Tremor Crashes Chilpancingo Death Toll 600
A telegram from City of Mexico reports Chilpancingo in Guerrero state struck by yester 4y s earthquake shock with 600 killed. The quake was felt across many cities. Mexico City reported damage and excitability as aftershocks followed in varying directions within seconds.
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Laredo
Tex
Mexico
Chilpancingo
Guerrero
Teany
Republic
Mexico City
Ship Subsidy Bill Advances Despite Opposition
Washington January 17 The senate commerce committee authorized Senator Frye to report favorably on a ship subsidy bill The Frye report estimates cost at 4 7 million with ocean mail receipts yielding about 2 7 million leaving a treasury gap near 2 million Democratic members opposed reporting and backed a motion to strike subsidy provisions The panel amended the bill allowing carrying vessels to be either iron or steel and lowered the vessel gross tonnage to 1 000 registered tons
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Washington
Senate Committer
Commerce Today
Frye
Treasury
Mallory
King Sets A Fashion In London Coats
Frahiot reports King Ea wore a newly toned fashion with distinct three metre cuffs turned up inside sleeves. Sundrunts of London viewers ordered coats echoing the style. Gargiola and Rev Dr Pech departed from Constantinople to the Bulgarian frontier with hopes to secure release of Mise Stone and Mrs Tatika as cabled by Sal Macedonia World correspondent.
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Frahiot
London
Minn Stons
New York
Germany Promises Baghdad Railroad Concession in Asia Minor
Constantinople reports trade progress on final convention for the Bagdad railroad by German Anatolia line. A per kilometer rate is promised and the project aims to connect the Bosphorus with a route to India, anticipated to take about eight days from London. The concession signals strong German influence while impacting Russian rail extension plans.
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Constantinople
Bagdad
Anatolia
France
Bosphorus
London
Asia Minor
India
Crum Named Territorial Marshal in Kansas
Washington January 17 The president and Attorney General Knox chose L H Crum of Osweep Kansas to succeed W E Sterne and B B Heywood as marshal of Utah. Endorsements poured in as Crum’s selection ends a bitter fight and may calm political tangles. Crum, a long time Kansas political figure, has been considered for railroad board duties in the past.
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Washington
Knox
Crum
Osweep
Kar
W. E. Sterne
B. B. Heywoul
Utah
Trom Waskington
Burton
Stanley
Kansas
Jeffries Says He Will Fight Fitzsimmons Without Backing
Champion Jim Jeffries, in Philadelphia for a theater engagement, stated he would fight Bob Fitzsimmons without a side bet if Fitzsimmons cannot secure backing. He urged a winner take all or 70-20-10 split, and expressed readiness to fight within a month after meeting Baarkey, preferring Fitzsimmons first. He asked Fitzsimmons to name the meeting price and Delaney to arrange the rest.
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Fitz
Philadelphia
Jim Jeffries
Bob Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Baarkey
Price
Delaney
Weather Forecast Forecasts Storm Period and Cold Wave
Nearing a storm period, Cider Smith forecasts unsettled weather as the 20th and 24th approach, with extreme dryness possibly altering effects. The Weather Bureau notes colder temperatures for Kansas, a cold wave in Oregon, Washington and Idaho, and mixed rain or snow flurries tonight and Saturday. Wheat needs rain, wind from the southwest gusts over dusty streets, and a 32 degree minimum documented.
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Smith
Weather Bureau
Kansas
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Another Fire Strikes Helena Amid Great Loss
Helena Ark January 17 a major blaze caused about 220 000 in damages. Fire destroyed five small homes and a general merchandise store with furniture and contents. The Helena Compress company and several residents including John OConnor and John Jones suffered losses. 285 bales of cotton burned. suspected incendiary origin. In the last twenty six days Helena has faced fires totaling around 100 000. Princeton N J January 17.
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Helena
Ark
Keclock
John F. Oceaner
John Jones
Jobs T. Hill
Helena Compress Company
John O'Connor
Jones
German Prince Henry to visit United States in 1898 voyage
The secretary of the imperial admiralty and Gen von Piesken will accompany Prince Henry of Prussia on his US visit arriving aboard Kronprinz Wilhelm. The trip plans include New York, Washington, and several eastern cities with a four week duration, possibly longer if delays occur. The emperor may visit later. Admiral von Seckendorff recalls past San Francisco duties and notes the Kiel regatta invitation for New York yachtsmen and a gift for Miss Roosevelt.
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von Grumme
Reich
Vor. Beckendorff
Schloss
Admind von Beckendorf
Associated Press
Prince Henry
United States
Hay
von Holleben
New York
Hohenzollern
Washington
America
Chicago
Admiral von Seckendorff
von Seckendorf
Norfolk
Victoria
San Francisco
Hertha
Pacifico
Japan
Williames
Lokal Anzeiger
Witla
Kiel
Prince Henry Willates
United States Mediterranean Squadron
Emperor William
Roosevelt
Chaffee Proceeds to Samar for Insurrection Inquiry
Manila January 17 General Chaffee will leave Manila for Samar Saturday to thoroughly investigate the situation there. A Hong Kong letter to General Lukban authorizes surrender if he wishes but does not advocate it. Lukban is told not to give up Filipino soldiers or oath of allegiance to Americans and not to force civil appointments. Sener Gomez, president of Pasig, Manila, has been arrested for alleged municipal tax embezzlement. Arkansas City restless: D W Coffelt, accused killer of George Montgomery, moved from Wichita to Cowley county jail for preliminary hearing January 25. he sings hymns in jail.
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Chaffee
Samar
Stan
Fipino 1
Hong Kong
Lukban
Larkben
Ction
Lukbun
Sener Gomez
Pasig
Arkansas City
Kan
D. W. Coffelt
George Montgomery
Wichita
Cowley County
Coffelt
Love Nor Money Banquet Tickets Near Sellout In Topeka
Kansas Day banquet tickets near sold out with Secretary Valentine handling seating. About 500 seats expected. four hundred mark reached today with 30 to 50 new applications daily. No more tickets will be issued once limit is reached. some may appear on the market at high prices closer to the event.
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Kansas
Valentine
Topeka
Smith Resigns From San Bernardino Post Amid Promotion Rumors
An older Santa Fe man steps down from his San Bernardino position, with speculation that he will be promoted. The resignation appears voluntary and stems from mounting rumors surrounding higher duties awaiting him.
A Place in Topeka Believed for Henderson’s Assistant
Changes announced at Santa Fe may affect the Topeka assistant superintendent of machinery job. G W Smith of San Bernardino has resigned and is expected to come to Topeka to fill the vacancy or succeed James Collinson as master mechanic. Other resignations include C F Lape and C G Lundheim linked to the San Bernardino boilermaker strike.
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Santa Fe
Henderson
G. W. Smith
San Bernardino
Cal
Topeka
Thumor
James Collinson
My. Collinson
Lae
CF. Lape
C. G. Lundheim
San Bernardino Croops
C. F. Lape
Thomas Paxton
Cleburne
Tex
Smith
Paxton
Watt
H. Ut. Mudge
Supt. Henderson
Chicago
ANOTHER BALL SCHEME Involving Spalding Leaders
Chicago January 17 The baseball scene centers on a potential new league headed by A G Spalding with Hart Reach and Rogers backing. If Dreyfus moves the Pittsburg sub to the American, Spalding plans an eight club circuit in the East and West including Kingston Boston Philadelphia Washington Chicago Pittsburg Cincinnati and St Louis. Washington January 17 Census workers dismissed wholesale with hundreds gone and 500 more slated for February 1 reducing a 2000 strong force toward 700 in the permanent movement. Temperatures report for several cities shows brisk northwest winds with rain or snow expected tonight and Saturday.
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Chicago
A. G. Spalding
Dreyfus
Pittsburg
Spalding
New York
Hart
Reach
Rogers
Kign
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
Cincinnati
St Louis
Census Bureau
al Inet
Prospects for a big year of Kansas Avenue buildings
The article details plans for a major construction surge in Topeka with Mr. Devlin proposing the Central National Bank building on Kansas Avenue and other blocks on Eighth and Jackson. It notes Woolworth and Whitings companies considering new factory and paint erections, Washburn observatory expansion, and a large Masons temple pending spring funding.
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Gnastinacuelty Fy
Parkhurst-Davis
Lamour #& Co
Kanine Aenue
Board of Education
Lavemoth
Sumner
Bank
Devlin
Eighth
Son
Devlis
William Schick
Jackson
First Han
A. B. Whit
Whiting Paint and Glass Company
Crane Street
Kanais Ayve
Sa Co Ernst
Kansas Avenue
Mtr
Iog
Washburn College Observatory
G. P. Bates
Sixth Avenue
Tackson Street
Topeka
Sir Bates
Telephone
Jets
Willie Whitee
Quincy
C. D. Skinner
Kemper & Paxton
Paxton
Metric system push to weighers and measures debate
Washington January 11 Representative Southard of Ohio, chair of the House committee on coinage, plans to invite older manufacturers and merchants before the February 6 hearing on a bill to standardize weights and measures. Mercerons areas has secured scientific views, but Southard argues the change is a political question affecting business interests. Notable invitees include Vice President W. Westinghouse, Supt. Vauclain of Baldwin Locomotive Works, and electrical experts from several firms.
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Washington
Southard
Ohio
Volnage Committee
Mercerors
Mouthard
W. the Fascons
Westinghouse Company
Supt. Vauclain
Cag Salawin Locomotive. Works
Alibi Trial Shakes Sores Digas Case Proceeds
Judge weighs evidence as Br Lou Tun and i1-Tasiag M. Mhutchew face charges of complicity in a murder at Sore nigary arin. Prosecutors seek conviction while defense asserts alibi credibility amid mounting community interest.
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Br Lou Tun
Tasiag M. Mhutchew
Wimdira
Sore Nigary
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