Judge Johnson Defends Letter About Governor Morill
Judge J B Johns releases private letter urging support against Cy Laland. The document criticizes Governor Morill's administration as mixed on prohibition and calls for views on the current officers. Johnson states the letter was private and not intended for publication and stands by his opinions.
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J. B Johns
First District
Cy Laland
Turees
Kam
Dean Syn
J. KK
Joaxsax
Fanglavra
Jobuns
Goternor Moretli
Scfcorz
Seers
Martitl
St Poot tows and tugs struggle to move stranded liner
Still no change in the status of the Sanps de St Pen Sinnevant and Fae the American liner St Poot remains aground off the Grand View hotel. Wrecking tugs Merritt Chapaman North American and Hustler labor to pull the vessel free as wind shifts hinder progress. Lighters transfer cargo as tugs await a favorable breeze to refloat the ship.
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de St. Pen Sinnevant
Branen
N. J
St Poot Tolay
Grand View Hotel
F. de Merritt
W. E Chap
Aman
North American
Hustler
Mulligan
Monmoutts Heavy
Takanasse Ife
Agrie Ik
Liz Hip
Stepmer
Meemers
Waltleg
New York
White man convicted in murder during street altercation
A white man, Mitchell, was convicted of murder after a July 19 drinking incident in which he struck a black man, Mitchell killing him instantly. Prosecutors rejected immunity defenses and the jury found him guilty without capital punishment. the case drew broad attention across the state.
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Mitchett
Ward
Mitchell
State Town
Bansaa
Topeka Actresses Expose Manager After Delays
Three young ladies Mins Rosa Mae Mac Miss Grace and Miss Jeanie Holler formerly with M Curts dramatic company were stranded at Linco Station after leaving Balkan Missouri. They claim manager Curts promised pay home and expenses but provided only partial funds, forcing them to wait at the depot all day. A friend helped with meals while they notified the manager eleven weeks prior and threaten to expose him in theatrical papers.
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Hayeun
Foss
Mins Rosa Mae Mac
Misses Grace
Jeanie Holler
Wey
Aichlaon
Political maneuvering over Wichita police board change
Sam Peters and Cy Leland moved in Topeka to set a new Wichita police board, aiming to influence governor Murrill’s choice and block Col. Tiger Bill Campbell from opposing the action. The plan seeks Leland allies on the national committee and to exert influence in the Seventh district, with Peters to be elected as a national convention delegate and a new board likely to back Leland.
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Leland
Ghet
Tite
Murrill
Wichta
Col. W. P. Campbell
Tiger Bill
Wichita
Det
Topeka
Cy Leland
Sam Peters
Newton
Kansas
Agela
Morrill
Board of Policy Commissioners
Sedgwick
Deficiency Reaches Seventy Thousand in Librarian Booth Ad
Washington reports Treasury experts found greater deficiency than expected in the second Librarian Booth ledger. The total deficiency so far is about $07,000 and may rise as ongoing investigations continue. It is expected to reach $10,000.
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Unicaco
Times-eruid
Washington
State Department
Treasury
Booth Ard
Weather forecast across Kangas and plains regions
The forecast notes yesterday’s stormy day with widespread clouds in Kangas. Today eastern clouds persist with a higher temperature, clouds expected to clear tomorrow bringing warmer weather, with possible snow in some areas. Western Kansas lines report cloudy conditions with some clear zones, and Colorado Texas New Mexico show clear cool weather.
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Kangas
Santa Fe
Kansas
Rock Island
Horton
Herington
Colorado
Texas
New Mexico
Too Honest for Earth Stolen Ride Seeker Seeks Restitution
A former Salvation Army member in Wauneta Nebraska writes to Santa Fe officials confessing he rode a train from Galveston to Houston in 1891 and asks how much he owes. He offers to make amends and the note is directed to Manager Yoakoo of Gulf, Colorado & Santa Fe. The item also notes Washington posting of a military postmaster nomination.
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The
Santa Fe
Salvation Army
Waller Petition Drums Up Senator Baker's Action in Senate
Mrs Waller wife of the ex United States Consul in Madagascar appeals to Congress alleging her husband’s arrest and ten months transit to a French prison she urges action by the American government. Utah’s new senators Cannon and Brown receive a warm welcome on their first day in the chamber and take oath. A chaplain invokes Armenia as debate on rates to Missouri river points continues with Sen Hansbrough addressing the session.
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Great Britain
Milburn
Armenia
Christendom
Utah
Dubois
Rep
Idaho
Cannon
Borrows
Rep. Mich
Brown
Canton Io
Peffer
Pop
Kay
Interstate Commerce Commission
Missouri River
Hansbrough
Itep. N. D
Secretary of Agriculture
Salt Against Copeland Gordon Case Dropped
The state case charging Copeland Gordon proprietor of the Copeland hotel with barring Prof. Edward Stephens colored from the hotel elevator is likely dismissed. A telephoned notice from Attorney Safford told the constable to take no action until further notice. City figures cite past similar rulings and flaws in the statute that may prevent jail or compelled payment for fines.
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T. E Bowmen
Bowmen Ean
District Court
John Guthrie
Washburns Selection of Bliss for College Presidency
Washburn College executive committee in Topeka offers the presidency to Rev Howard S Bliss of Jersey City. Bliss, formerly Latin professor, now pastor of Congregational Church in Jersey City, is expected to accept. The college has lacked a president for six months since Peter McVicar resigned for health reasons. Everybody takes the Johnson】
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Henard S. Bliss
Jersey City
Callca
Washburn College
Topeka
Howard S. Bliss
Peter McVicar
California
Bliss
Kansas Man's Big Case In United States Court
In Duluth Minnesota court arguments began in a high profile case involving J D Rockefeller head of Standard Oil. Alfred Morritt Jr won a prior verdict for 940090 in a similar matter. The Merritts accuse Rockefeller of fraud over a 10.5 million iron mine portfolio and alleged misvaluation before the Lake Superior Consolidated Mining deal.
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Ite
United States Circuit Court
Duluth
Minn
Riner
Alfred Morritt, Jr
Mc. Rockefeller
All. Gov
Merritta
St Usee
Minnesota
Hockefellex
Ahe
Lake Superior Consolidated Mining Company
Merritts
Merritt
Rockefeller
Consolidated Company
Bis
First Mortgage
Mrs Leslie to marry again in matrimony report
New York January 27 The Sun reports in About Town that Mrs Frank Leslie is likely to wed again. Friends are convinced the marriage plans are true though Mrs Leslie has yet to confirm details publicly.
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New York
the Sun
Mra
Frank Leslie
Mra Leslie
Crane's New Role in The Governor of Kentucky at Pith Avenue
William H Crane opened the annual New York appearance in The Governor of Kentucky a comedy of southern law written for him by Franklin Fyles. Crane portrayed the governor, a principled politician whose rise is halted by a love affair just as his bid for the US Senate nears success. Director Eugene W Preshrey staged the production and Crane received repeated applause. He thanked the audience and pledged to continue presenting American plays by American authors.
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New York
Jane
William H.crane
Pith Avenue
Franklin Fyles
Crime
United States Senate
Eugene W. Preshrey
Crane
Hint Evil
Not Unqualified Praise for Kansas Men by Kate Addison
Mrs. Kate R. Addison of Eureka Kansas, president of the Kansas Equal Suffrage Association, testified before the House judiciary committee urging a constitutional amendment for women's suffrage. She said Kansas women feel defeated by past efforts yet will press on, praising Kansas women while criticizing certain state attitudes and liquor opposition, and predicting renewed strength and a future triumph for suffrage led by Miss Anthony.
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Washinton
Dan
Kate R. Addison
Eureka
Kun
Kansas Equal Suffrage Association
National Association
Judiciary Committee of
House
Addison
Kaneas
Wlah
Wbste
Kateas
Kanesa
Nightingales
Lauri Bl
Johns
Annie L Diggs
Mary E. Louse
Laura A. Gregg
Kansas
Kacase
Sam
Exch Po- Vinenl
Mit
Hute
Anthony
Aod
M. F
Kansan Rep Broderick backs state over federal suffrage
Kansas congressman Broderick says woman suffrage should be decided by states, not the national government, while noting support for hearings and predicting eventual nationwide adoption within forty years. He cites racial rights after the war and urges states to settle the issue locally.
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Broderick Heileves
Statuw
State Journal
Supreme Court
Paopla
Holton
Kansas
Doran Beals Reed
Debt dispute drives German warships toward Venezuela
Reports claim German warships may sail to Puerto Cabello to press payment on Venezuela for railway project guarantees. The note to Caracas cited grants and interest, with official denials and variable figures on costs, while Venezuelan lawyers debated the legality and ultimate liability in a tense funding dispute.
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Bretsy
Joe
Geriminumleister
Carneas
Venexnolen
Puerta Calully
Venesuela
Vince
Pugeto Lae
Caracas
Valencis
Wesexess Wabro Guarantes Dle Capitaliels Ag
Pative Lawsere
Uae
Venezuela
Scanlan’s End Near As Noted Irish Comedian Lapses
William J. Stensen, famed Irish comedian and popular stage figure known as Sweet Alec, lies near death at Bloomingdale State Lunatic Asylum. The illness has progressed to total paralysis, with rapid decline expected in the coming weeks.
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Alec
Jes
William J. Stensen
Bloomingdale Soteno Asylum
Totel Parish
Willie
Swanlan
Saloon for John L New York Jan 22 rumor
A Boston rumor says John D Sullivan plans to quit boxing for good. A Milwaukee editor reports he will drop the gloves and head to a saloon to commemorate the decision.
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Youx
Boston
John D. Sullivan Bes
God the Slave
Milwaukee
Kansas Mortgage Case Advances to April Briefing
The United States Supreme Court granted to advance the Kasson Mortgage case with briefing due before April 23 1904. Attorneys for both sides agreed to proceed without argument, making a decision likely by May or June.
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Stain Journal
D.C
United States Supreme Court
Mormon Wizard Oevar Lue aon to Visit Topeka This Week
A Mormon magician named Oevar Lue aon will perform in Topeka for two evenings this week. Described as brilliant in deception, he brings a sense of mystery to the Grand on Wednesday and Thursday. One illusion features a scene based on a novel by H Hitler Hagard with a plakati woman transforming into a skeleton during the act. The event is tied to Kansas Day exercises and notes by F. Barringtes. Crane & Co advertise the show.
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State Journal
Peither
Jos
Oevar Lue Aon
Norton Boy
H. Hitler Hagard
Elieson
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