Willful prevaricator tale on Thacher appointment
A heated dispute over Governor Morrill and Judge Horton centers on the intended Chief Justice Thacher. The Leavenworth Times claims direct information backs its version, while the Topeka Capital denies it, prompting criticism of sensational reporting and calls for clarification from state officials. Shawnee County court notices follow, with several cases affirmed or dismissed and reformatory furniture spending questioned by Morrill.
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Horton
D. &Anthony
S. O. Thacher
Leaveoworth Times
Morrill Fret
O. Thacher
David Martin
Leavenworth Times
Sunday
Morale Gange
Times
Leavenworth ‘Times
Judge Thacher
Morrill
Martin
Thacher
Leavenworth
E. N. Morrill
Hudson
Topeka
Themeelven
United States
King Cy
Shawnee County
Clark
Garver
Gilkeson
Kansas
City of
Jacob Stitt
W. J. Wallis
McCasey
State Journal
J. 3
MoUssey
Stare Journal
Huguebees
Lawelling
Jowan
Dr. McCasey
Lewelling
Asylum Investigation Committee
Eget
Jobe Laughlin
McCusey
Mark “Ady
New Kansas Railroad Map Shows Three Changes
The railroad commission has received the proof of a new Kansas map. Fifteen hundred copies will be issued. Changes include removing the abandoned Santa Fe track from Dodge City to Montezuma and shortening the Olathe to Cedar Junction line by ten miles. New K T track extends fifteen miles from near Mine Junction to Mineral City near Parsons.
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Railroad Commissionere
Kansaa
Dodge City
Montezuma
Olathe
Cedar Junction
Minne Junction
Parsons
Mineral City
Home Fire At Farrow House Sparks Threats
A fire destroyed the two story Farrow residence at 1220 Lane Street at three o clock Sunday. Farrow found a prowler around the house and after entering with a gun the man fled. Authorities note no water mains in the area and suspect the prowler may be linked to the blaze.
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Farrow
Fats Farrow
Lane Street
Ore Department
Minister Sends Infernal Mail Bomb After Jilt
Mrs Chambers in Centralia reports receiving a bomb-like device sent by Rev B F Fuller, a former fiancé who vowed to stay away after a breakup with her about a year ago. The box was addressed to Mrs Chambers and contained a thermometer case rigged with a detonating mechanism. The postmaster intercepted the box before it could harm her.
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Tacoma
Wash
Mra
Mattie Chambers
Centralia
B. F. Puller
Mra Chambers
Raleigh
Fuller
Wm Hale
Hale
Curloalty
Local Deaths and Legal Moves Cloud Oakland and Topeka
Andrew Graham aged 77 died of heart disease Saturday evening in Oakland. Funeral Tuesday at 10 am from the house, conducted by the Masons. The Smith Drug Co of St. Joe and W. F. Lake Drug Store on Kansas avenue face mortgage matters. Dolman & Hungate sue Reginald Kreipe for 2500 damages after Lydia Lucas was injured in a West Sixth street buggy accident. Miss Lee Erik, daughter of Mr and Mrs J T Kirk, died of typhoid fever. funeral Tuesday at 2 pm from 1534 College Avenue. interment in Topeka cemetery.
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Andrew Graham
Oakland
Masons
Smith Drug Company
St. Joe
College Avenue
Topeka Cemetery
Great Bock Island Route to Denver Special Sleeper Offer
Boston to Denver round trip fare 31.55 valid through August 6 includes special tourist sleepers on No 1 July 5 to 8 from Topeka at 1 10 pm arriving Denver next morning 7 20. Union Pacific round trip 19.00 to Denver Colorado Springs Manitou Puebla good till Sept 1. Tickets July 4 sale two fast trains daily. F A Lew agent 525 Kansas Avenue Boston return Santa Fe 51.65.
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Boston
Denver
Topeka
Union Pacific
Colorado Springs
Manitou
Puebla
Lew
Kansas Avenue
A Brave Swimmer James Ramsey's Son Saves Drowning Boy
Charles Ramsey, son of James Ramsey, performed a brave rescue saving a boy from drowning. Neighbors praised the quick action and credited the Ramsey family with preventing a tragedy. The incident occurred near the riverfront with onlookers aiding until authorities arrived.
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James Ramsey
Charles Saves
Boy Drowns River Rescue by Ramsey Youth
George Rhodes, 15, nearly drowned in the Kansas River near the Rock Island bridge while swimming with boys. He fought exhaustion and submerged repeatedly until rescued by 11-year-old Charles Ramsey, who swam 125 feet to reach him and revived Rhodes after bringing him to shore.
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Ramsey
George Rhodes
Kansas River
Rock Island Bridge
Rhodes
Bekres
Charles Ramsey
James Ramsey
X- Wee
Young Rhodes
Bound for Boston Delegation Heads to National Convention
Kansas and Missouri Christian Endeavor delegations depart Kansas City by Santa Fe for Boston to attend the national meeting. About 130 Kansans led by L. L Roby travel 1,800 miles in 43 hours, with notable figures Rev. W. W. Page and Miss Bessie Skelton among speakers and organizers. An estimated 60,000 attendees are expected over five days, as California and Colorado groups follow with additional sleeper cars.
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Londa
Kansas
Christian Endeavor Society
Kansas City
Boston
Society
Topeka
Santa Fe
L. L Roby
Harvey Worral
W. A Neiswender
A. Fassler
Missouri
Centralia
L. G. Jones
Buffalo
Mats Edmonds
McLoath
California
Colorado
Five Colored Men Nabbed at Top Floor Crap Game
Police raided a top story craps game at J. K. Jones building near the Columbian. Moses Lytton and four companions were captured after door breaching, found in closets. cases continued in court. Separate report notes another park arrest and a funeral notice for Topeka lodge member Andrew Graham.
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J. K. Jones
Columbian Building
Mr. Jones
Moges Lytton
Ward
Gaines
Gardiner
Ellison
Moses Lytton
Long John” Miller
Bill Youngma
Charles Johnson
Jake Morrison
Jacob Heightman
John Scharmann
John Clark
Ofcer Gaines
Arkansas City Shops Delay Tied to Site Location
Santa Fe engineers struggle to lay tracks for Arkansas City shops round house and switches. Two corner stones at five feet apart cause uncertainty, with field notes missing. County surveyor notes may be borrowed to resolve the site. Old round house moves, new paint shop, and 24 stall plan expand the facility under Master Mechanic Kirk.
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Santa Fe
Round House
Arkansas City
Leech
Feild
Stone Round House
Topeka
Kirk
North Topeka Items of Interest From the North Side
North Topeka items note community happenings. Junction City man Fred Glick visits Sunday. several locals return from trips. Edith Troutman improving from malaria fever. various visits to relatives in Iowa and Wisconsin. new floors at Quincy school. a runaway injures F and Emert and a horse perishes. a surprise party honors Mr Evien Parkhurst. ads for local businesses and services.
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Fred Glick
Junction City
L. Heartburg
Geo. J. Graven & Sons
Mra
W. W. Marlett
Centraled
Burlingame Ward
Bradshaw
Osawatomie
Misa Edith Troutman
Monrosatrees
Thomas Gerraughty
Pittsburgh
Kus
W. W. Mariett
Central Avenus
Geo. B. Payus
Oskaloosa
W. A
Bird
J. J. Navarre
Silver Lake
Monroe Street
Chance
Bsave
SN. Burgen
aAlonroe Street
Quincy School
F. & Emert
Kansas Avenue
Misa May Rowe
Kansas City
Misa Lizzie Petro
Logan Street
Willard
Kan
Friends Degree of Honor
Lodge No
Speer
Shorey
Herrison Street
Tank Fine
Presbyterian Church
Thos. Page
Mr. Heyden
Central Avenue
Jackson Street
William Green & Sons
John Green
Gordon Street
Gresu
Venezuela Crisis and Uprising Seen While Ybarra Quiets
A Caracas dispatch notes Geo Ybarra, Venezuelan liberal leader, is rumored in Mexico City to seek Mexican support against England. Although hinted as directing a revolutionary movement, Crespo allies claim he ordered a truce to let Crespo finish term, urging passivity to focus on the English question. other fragments cite local notices about sales, events, and travel ads.
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Venerusie
New York
Caracas
Geo. Ybarra
Mexico City
Mexico
England
Ybarra
Crespo
Venezuela
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J. L. Sheldon
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