Bosses Fall Out John Dawson Objects to Being Called Windy John
Two district statesmen square off in a long running feud tied to a state convention dispute. Knight, a state official, and Dawson, a Graham county power, clash publicly over leadership and accusations of manipulation. The feud stems from a two year old caucus maneuver and a disputed delegation vote that fueled ongoing tension between the men and their allies.
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State House
B. Knight
Wecretry
State
John Dawson
Te State
Reeder
Bit Dawson
HI City
Graham County
Dave Manna
Wellington
Conse
Phar
HI City Recorder
Hannax
Dawson
Hipcity
Windy John
Runnin
Popust
Kieehe
de Waae
Dawes
Knight
Heron
Jenseis
Areht
Han
Aaleht
Alee Sven
Hanus Teweon
Katgbe
Dave Hanna
State Central
Piace
Porter
Hanna
Kaleht
Stoms
Ave
Copeland
Hanna Qoen Haa
Wena
Dawaot
Gralum
Chance
Mills Dry Goods Expands Upper Story Space
The Mills Dry Goods company secured additional finer space in the upper stories of buildings adjoining on both sides. The concern already occupies floors in its present main building, 150 feet deep. The new rooms include the entire third story, fifty feet wide, of the Davies building, and five by seventy-five in the second story of the building adjoining the main store on the north.
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Mills Dry Goods
Bus
Bulles
Sonor
Wits
Davies
FORUE
Ana Lee
Anniversary of birth of Robert Barns marked in Topeka event
The Topeka Scots celebrate the birth anniversary of Robert Barns at Knights and Lanes of Security ball on Saturday evening January 2. Addresses, recitations, Scotch music, vocal and instrumental performances, and Scotch supper are planned. Admission: 3 cents for ladies. all Scots and descendants invited.
Treaty Signing Expected With Manchuria Accord
Experts forecast a Manchurian treaty signing with Ta week. Diplomats show little interest, doubting written treaties will affect Husain Manchuria policy. A separate contract with the Russo-Chinese Bank secures control over railways and mines.
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Pras
San So
Husain Manchuria
s+ fures
Americans Ship Large Farm Machinery Cargo to Black Sea
A New York Philadelphia freight effort plans 36 000 tons of American agricultural machinery to the Black Sea within weeks. The Othello will sail from Philadelphia carrying over 140 tons of reapers, mowers, harvesters and more to Aldessa and Novementak. McCormick Harvester Co of Chicago will ship about 1 000 tons, routing a record cargo of farm equipment to foreign ports. Freight commitments include Fiano Manufacturing Chicago 3 000 tons and Aubinst Miller Akron 200 tons.
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York
Janus
New York
Philadelphia
Black Sea
Wilsonners
Frétendt
Alfred HL Post& Co
Us Aty
Othello
Aldessa
Novementak
Burmian
Caswile
Deering Harvester Company
Chirago
Johnson Harvester Company
Hutuvia
N. S
Police Jottings show underworld tricks and quick arrests
Police notes recount an attempt to run a prize drawing by a smooth man named Charley Johnson from 516 Kansas Avenue, leading to Pennwell’s claimed win and Johnson’s disappearance. A sugar theft from a freight car near Symmes Grocery prompted arrest of Shine Smith and Will Arnold, the search ending at a TennesseeTown barn with four sacks recovered. A hardware store burglary was interrupted by Patrolman Summers.
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Revise
Eve Fone
JR. Coulter
Bantas Depot
Travis
Pennweil Wan Tomes
Jenkins
Charley Johnson
Pennwell
Fennwell
Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Proceeed
Pennwelli
Tomka Amawur
Chicago
Ratsax City
Symmes Grocery
Shine” Smith
Will Arnold
Shine
Tennesseetown
Twelfth
King
Lincoln Street
Jack Jordan
Arnold
Jordan
Tee Firm Sets to Mutual Company
Owing to well known reasons, we have been formed out of the fee dustfeu, and we have pow mold al the pculpments of gut fee bukinens to the Mutual Io and Cold Storage company, and we shall in the future be found Working In the Interest of this com pANY. Our old customers will Kindly wend orders to the offic of the Mutual cmpany. 621 Kansas avenue, S, new phboe Id, and Same will have prompt attention. WINSLOW & RANEY.
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Mutual Company
Fee Dust- Feu
Gut Fee Bukinens
Mutual Io and Cold Storage
Veil
Mutual Cmpany
Kansas Avenue
Winslow
Schley in Chicago receives grand public welcome
Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley arrived in Chicago amid a tumult of crowds at the Baltimore & Ohio depot. City leaders presented resolutions praising his service at Santiago, while thousands cheered as he passed through Marching crowds, a Press Club reception, and multiple club gatherings mark the Chicago portion of his tour.
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Chicago
W. Shelley
A? Amand
Baltimore & Ohio
Washington
Frank Fowler
Hamston Club
Santiago
Dbie
Bis
Schley
Wey
Mra. Schley
Don Dts
Hamiilton Club
Press Club
Fraternetty
Cuba
Hnoster Club
Hamilton Club
Fine Arts
Admiral Schley
Axel C. Hytraus
Mim
Tam
Aamirahte Atone
Martin Emerick
Maryland Society
Heavy Snowfall Disrupts Kansas Travel and Warnings
A heavy morning snow covered the region, with accumulations near an inch and a half. The storm moved from western Kansas into the area around 6 30, delaying streetcars and affecting traffic while rail and telegraph lines largely held. Forecasters expect colder air and more drifting, with potential sleighing and impact on wheat crops. trains prepared snow plows for night and tomorrow.
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Santa Fe
Kansas
Orchock
Metcalf Inquiry Faces Partial Report Over Metcalf Nomination
Washington June subcommittee of the senate on petitions probes charter against General Wilder S Metcalf nominated penal agent at Topeka. Conflicting testimony and affidavits slow progress and raise whether to extend time or report facts as developed. It concludes Pilipino prisoners were killed, punishments implemented, but Metcalf did not know of the killings until after.
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Washington
Senate Committee On Petitions
Wilder S Metcalf
Topeka
Nhe
Metcalf
Kansas Midwinter Exposition Topeka January 20 to 30
Kansas Midwinter Exposition opens in Topeka January 20 running ten days through January 30. The Rock Island will sell round trip tickets from Kansas points January 20 and January 27 with limited returns to January 31. Tickets are valid five days, with special pricing for nearby points. The expo showcases dairy packing, minerals, fruits, cereals, manufactures and fine arts for Kansas manufacturers.
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Rock Island
Kansas
Roediger Adds Modern Cleaning Equipment
Roediger the cleaner and dyer has acquired two new machines an oval cylinder cleaner and a centrifugal extractor for French dry cleaning. The additions keep Roediger works up to the country’s best standard. Menninger M D office 727 Kan Ses Ave Tel 19 residence 1281 Topeka Ave Tel Office 2406 pm.
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Roediger
Menninger
M.D
Kanses Ave
Topeka Ave
Harriman testifies as inquiry into Northern Pacific unfolds
Chicago January inquiry into the Northwest railroad combine opens with E H Harriman on the stand. Prominent railroad leaders C B Mellen and George B Harris present as Harriman speaks on Northern Pacific stock moves, the Oregon Short Line, Union Pacific and Southern Pacific control, and the 190? panic. An injury at Wolff packing house ends with long time Santa Fe worker William H Long severely hurt while unloading an iron crossing.
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Chicago
Interstate Committee Commission
Northwest
Elh
Harriman
United States Court Room
Northern Securities Company
C. 8. Mellen
Northern Pacific
George B. Harris
Burlington
Mr. Harriman
W. A. Day
Oregon
Union Pacific
Voice
Southern Pacific
E. H. Harriman
Winslow Pierce
New York Stock Exchange
Day
New York
Commission
Southern Pacific Syndicate
Hil
Northern Paciit
Proaty
Hill
Pacific
Wm. H. Long
Ssn
Santa Fe
Wolff Packing House
Sheriff Elgin Resigns in Logan County Kansas
Governor Stanley accepts the resignation of Sheriff George Elgin of Logan County and names John E. Nolind of Russell Springs as his successor. The new appointee notes he is not afraid of the supreme court.
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Elgin
Kansas
George Elgin
Logan County
Stanley
John E. Nolind
Russell Springs
Supreme Court
Deaths and Funerals
Russell, aged 14, died at his home on Fifth Lane Street last night from ABODIENT. The remains will be removed for burial. Cure the cough and save the tie. Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs and colds, sometimes blamed for consumption.
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Russell
Lane Street
Dr. Wood
Norway
Farm owner sues Topeka insurance firm for loss
William E. Corbett sued Alliance Co-operative Insurance Company of Topeka in district court for 1610 claiming farm property including barn corn crib eight horses and a steer were burned during a July fire and the company refused to pay the loss.
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Wiliam E. Corbett
Williare
Corbett
Ealt
Alliance Co-operative Insurance Company
Topeke
Topeka
U S Minister Bowen to Wed Carolyn Clegg in Caracas
A Caracas dispatch reports United States Minister Herbert W Bowen is to marry Miss Carolyn Clegg on Saturday in Venezuela. The wedding is described as taking place today with both families and officials listed in the notice.
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U.S
Bowen
New York
The
Herald
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Carolyn Clegg
Market Report Notes Mixed Wheat Decline and Sluggish Prices
Chicago notes a tame wheat market with modest price gains and declines throughout the day. Cattle receipts rise as auctions show steady demand. hogs and oats move with uneven adjustments while sugar and coffee futures hold firm.
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Chicago
Wes
Wien
Eby
Prion
Puichere
Gil
Timothy
Market Gosma Near Northwest Rail Line
Fragmented lines describe grain receipts and market activity in Kansas City and nearby areas. Mentions oats corn and warehousing notes with unclear details about shipments and prices. Key names and places are obscured by the OCR.
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Core
Northwest
Mit
Eras City
Renee Wake
Kansas City
Busy City Laundry Ad Promises Prompt Pickup and Delivery
Fragmentary market notes mix with a laundry advertisement boasting quick returns and a “friend in your bosom” service. The piece mentions price stability in gloss and domestic finish, with scattered references to commodity prices and stock activity, including copper and sugar, amid a chaotic, partial transcript.
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A. J. Snell
Trend
Chamberlain
Snell
Summer Hill
N.Y
James J. Hill
Sues Alliance Company
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Topka
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Boston
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New Orleans
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Merce
Kansua Avey
Kaneas City Grains
Sino Merchant
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