Axe Falls as Police Appointments Favor Democrats
Mayor Parker announced a largely Democratic slate for police department posts, with ten of thirteen appointees Democrats. Among choices were Donovan and Pavey, while Republicans Goff and Wilcox retained sergeant and patrol roles. The council debated party balance and the police judge seat remains contested.
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Parker
Timothy Donovan
Ka P. Pavey
Morris C. Jenkins
W. & White Dailer
D. H. Morgan
Frank Hendricks
Mike Ring
Frank Summers
C. D. Miler
Mark Schmidt
Josiah Wilcox
Carl Gott
Barrett
Frank Stahl
Carl Goff
J. R. McHiroy
Frank Asher
Salter
A. R. Jester
Henry Bernard
Wm. Hut
Clarence Long
Pace
Jake Owen
Stratene
Dono
Miler
Wilcox
Goff
Donovan
Pavey
Jenkins
Morton
White
Hendricks
Ring
Summers
Schmidt
Gort
Topeka
Watchful mothering urged for teen girls health
The article warns that a girl may show nervousness melancholy appetite loss and irregularity at a key life change. Timely care and treatment during this period can prevent later suffering. It cites a mother advising against narcotics and suggests gentler remedies and diet as needed.
Martin and Judd Debate Topeka Free Dispensary Ties
Martin favors the Topeka free dispensary while Judd denies ties to the institution though a list from the dispensary cards includes F. H. Martin M D C B Judd M D diseases of children 5 to 7 P M O P Davis M D internal medicine and nervous diseases 4 to 6 P M The two doctors are on the current board of health appointed by Mayor Hughes with Judd Davis also on the board and both appearing in the dispensary listings.
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Judd
Davis
Board of Health
Hughes
Kansas City Swindlers Linked to Webb City Forgery Case
Kansas City officials charge Bob Boatright and Fred Bilis with attempting to sell forged instruments tied to a Webb City footrace swindle. Prosecutor Tadley filed information. warrants issued. G R Thompson held on separate forged draft charges totaling 20 500. Laughlin’s confession links Denver trust clerk James Ashmore to a scheme to launder forged drafts via Ashmore bets against Webb City athletes.
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Kansas City
Bob Boatright
Webb City
Fred Bilis
Tadley
Justice Ross
G. R.thompson
National Bank of Commerce
Laughlin
Ele
Century Trust Company
Denver
al Emerson
Charlies E. Guy
Emerson
James Ashmore
Ashmore
Webb City Athletic Club
Guy
Roatright
Dener
Runners in a Fraud Scheme Tilted by Bogus Checks
Laughlin describes a betting scam where $2,600 and then $3,000 more were gambled away on races. He claims Boatright seized his bogus checks and pressed for $4,000 more while drafts were sent to Kansas City. Frank C. Youmans faces similar accusations of obtaining funds by false pretenses. Laughlin, arrested in Joplin, identified Thompson at the police station.
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Ashmore
Laughlin
Webb City
Boatright
Kansas City
Kanene City
Lamehlin
Denver
Naonal Bank of Commerce
Laughli
Thompson
Frank C. Youmans
Traders’ Bank
Joplin
Match Broken Off and Bicycle Factory Decline
New York report notes Mrs H B Holman announcing her daughter Josephine asked wireless pioneer William Marconi to release her from engagement and he complied. Middletown Ohio cites Miami Cycle Co annual meeting where ex-Congressman Paul Sorg elected president and data show bicycle factories dropping from 38 in 1900 to 68 in 1901 and to 24 in the current year, a sharp 99 percent two year decline.
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New York
H. B. Holman
Josephine
Wm Marconi
Devotop
Middletown
Ohio
Miami Cycle Company
Paul Sorg
United States
University Board to Pick Wisconsin President in Madison
Milwaukee Jan 21 The board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin will meet in Madison today to choose a successor to President Adama. A subcommittee tasked with finding suitable candidates will report its findings and it is believed Dr Wheeler of Stanford University could accept the post if he agrees.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Tegents
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Adama
Wheeler
Leland Stanford Uni-Versty
Not the Convict Wanted. Fort Scott Warrant Chase
Deputy Sheriff Ball returned from Griffin Georgia without capturing the target prisoner. A man held there proved to be the wrong convict, Fay ht, an escaped offender from this county. The case exposes a mistaken arrest and the lengthy chase.
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Fort Scott
Kas
Ball
Griffin
Chase Reek
Fay Ht
To Teach Boys a Lesson in Emporia Train Pranks
Emporia Kansas January 21 Marsha Francia yesterday afternoon arrested two boys among a group who jumped on and off a speeding train. The youths pleaded for mercy but were jailed after two hours of detention following the incident and prior warnings.
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Emporia
Kae
Marsha
Francia
Jell
Taft Ill With Philippine Duties In San Francisco
Gov Taft, civil governor of the Philippine Islands, arrived on the Grant and is quite ill from climate and hard duties. He plans to leave for the east Thursday after a few days rest to report to the secretary of war. He cites Batangas Samar Tayabas Laguna Cebu and Bohol as theaters of action with insurgent activity easing in Cebu and Bohol. The main issue remains lack of police protection as bands terrorize back districts and the native Filipino police begin to show progress.
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San Francisco
Cal
W. H. Taft
Philippine Islands
Taft
Batingay
Samar
Batawkcas
Pilipinos
Taft praises voyage. returns to Cincinnati before Washington
Governor Taft reports improvement from the new voyage and plans to spend several days at his old Cincinnati home before proceeding to Washington. He is accompanied by his wife and, during his absence, Luke HL Wright will fill his place on the commission.
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Taft
Cincinnati
Washington
Taft i
Luke HL Wright
Palma Visits New Paltz as Cuban Teacher Students Note
Gen Palma, president elect of Cuba, visits New Paltz to meet about fifty Cuban girls educated as teachers at the State Normal school. About fifty business college students in the city attend. Palma speaks Spanish and English, praising US-Cuba ties and pledging lasting friendship while crediting American support for the republic’s opportunity and aims. In Pittsburgh, Vincenzo Vitolek dies after fatally attacking his wife and three children. three other victims die, with Delia and Bee among the remaining injured.
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Poushkeepsie
N. Y
Jaz
T. Estrada Palma
New Paltz
State Normal School
General Palma
Mine Merceda Torrens
Matanzas
Areabout
Pittsburg
Vincenso Vitolek
Vitolek
Rosa
Vincenzo Visolek
Delia
Francia
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GS Bottling CO
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Hawks
J. W. F. Hughes
City of
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Magaw
C. A Magaw
RM. Spivey
W. E. Atchison
N. B. Arnold
H. H. Kieth
Hogeboom
Frank Martin
Stormont Hospital
Christ Hospital
Kieth
Stormont
Peka
Martin
Guaghter
I Carat
Mix BE Carter
Lee Wacunaton
Brent
Mae
Marconi
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Palma
Cubs
William
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