State House tale of mutiny at Winfield asylum
Dr F H Pitcher, new superintendent at the Winfield imbecile asylum, alleges a conspiracy by Republican predecessors to foment revolt. He cites Braet Beeson and Newton era rivals, blames Populists, and vows no management changes except removal of a deputy. Pitcher insists 113 inmates will receive modern treatment and improved care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Pitcher
Winfield Imbecile Asylum
Braet Beeson
Leedy
Newton
Beeson
Derbage
Bee- Bon
Fort Scott Appeals Damage Suit to Supreme Court
The city of Fort Scott by attorney W. P. Dillard appeals to the Supreme Court a damage suit stemming from the death of T. O. Puck. Puck was killed when his omnibus was crushed under a bridge over Third Street while passing a railroad, despite a clearance for buggies. A district court awarded $2,000 against the city and railroad, an appellate court affirmed, and the case now goes to the Supreme Court for review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Scott
W. P. Dillard
Suepreme
T. 0
Puck
Pt. Scott and Memphis Railroad
Third Street
Charles W. Blutt
Lenyseworth Peck
J. D
Perk
Court of Appeals
Supreme Court
Rose Named State Building Superintendent
The state board of charities selected W. W. Rose of Kansas City as architect to supervise construction of state buildings. Rose, a former state architect candidate, will be paid $5 daily and oversee projects including the asylum at To, the new school at Olathe, repairs at Winfield imbecile asylum, and the soldiers' orphans' home at Atebison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities
Tasemmi W. W. Rose
Kansas City
Rose
Hose
To Asylum
Extax Dumb School
Olathe
Winfield
Soldiers’ Orphans
Atebison
Millions of Cattle May Open Texas Markets
The state sanitary commission agreed to work with Worth Stockyards to dip cattle infected with Texas fever in chemical preparations to kill ticks. General Manager W H Skinner of Port Worth yards met the commission in Topeka with Albert Dean, livestock inspector, after talks in Kansas City. Approval hinges on demonstrating success, potentially opening Kansas pastures and Fort Worth feed yards to millions of cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Restark Sanitary Commission
Worth
Ean
Iianees Commission
Fort Worth
Kurisas
Convicts Adapt to New Uniforms Prompt Governance Debate
At the state penitentiary convicts applaud the new uniforms and a move to humane treatment. A petition from leather department workers asks for clothing protection measures. Kansas Wesleyan College at Salina files a new charter due to more directors, led by Bishop John H. Vincent with trustees including Rev. J. Brols and Rev. C. Gibbenarat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humanity Administration
Leedy and
Werden
Ee College
Kansas Wesleyan College
Sa- Ina
John H. Vincent
Es A Sweet
Fr. Catlin
Nee
J. Lockwood
Brols
C. Bine Ee Gibbenarat
McDowell BESE_ Wilson
I Roi Baker
Conius
Russells
Wilson
Ball
Extended Texas cattle quarantine and court actions pass Kansas
The sanitary commission extends the Kansas cattle quarantine to include additional Texas counties Howard Mitchell Borden Fisher Scurry Knox Ford Wilbarger Hardin Linn Lubbock Hale Swisher Rendall Sterling Glasscock Garan Haske and Grant Wichita Hand Case Advanced. Supreme court moves to hear mandamus over Wichita board refunding bonds $12,000. Attorney General Boyle argues constitutional validity. Jefferson fusion call for joint delegate convention Sept 23. July 16 stockyards case argument before the special master. Harry Landis settles June expenditures at the state penitentiary with $14,521.71 in salaries and maintenance and $1,674.25 earned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuck Sanitary Commission
Texas
Kansas
Howard
Mitchell
Borden
Fisher
Scurry
Dunes
Knox
Ford
Willarger
Hardin
Linn
Labhock
Hale
Swisher
Rendall
Sterling
Glasscock
Garan
Haske
Grant
Ole
Wichita
Supreme Court
Ociwbur
First Nations Pankc
Wichita Board of Education
Graham County
Jane
Werden Harry Landis
Topeka snapshot notes diverse state affairs and people
A stream of brief items from Topeka and across Kansas mentions W. E. Bush secretary of state, Breidenthal the bank commissioner, Dillard railroad commissioner, and local figures like Mr and Mrs Gradneld, Harald Robinson, Uncle Dave Merlebower, Governor Leedy, Elwood Washburn, and Charles M. Trewin. Events include delays on Santa Fe trains, baseball talk involving Junction City and Atchison, planned Turkish baths, and various travels and duties of officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Bush
Matkuto
Breidenthal
Kansas
Dillard
Topeka
J. E. Gradneld
Emporia
Harald Robinson
Dave Merlebower
Coyle
Railroad Commissioner’s Office
EL Pattison
Kansas Creamery Company
Abilene
E. Mi Mute
Church of Oe
Franke Cain
Santa Fe Mechanical Department
Wisconsin
S.C Heyman
Hub Cleaning Company
Chicago
New York
Charles T. McCabe
Ife
Junction City
Atchison
Gardeld Park
Europe
Staten District
Mackinac
Hazen
Charles M. Trewin
L.A. W
Olrewit
Topeka News Briefs Highlight Local Events In August Plans
August races loom as Jaunty notes on bridges and fishing trips unfold. A party including John Waters and Lindsay Pegurs heads for a Marais des Cygnus river expedition near Melvern. Lodges meet at Kansas avenue with music and refreshments. Local reports mention tariff worries, Union Pacific crossings, a private car overhaul for Santa Fe officials, and a hot Garfield park band night. McClellan Bishop injured in a Rock Island bridge fall. Myrtle Coughlin and B M Field wed at 737 Quincy Street with Judge Dolman performing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meian
John Waters
Ben Bisbe
Lindsay Pegurs
W. N. West
Crosby
Marais Des Cygnus
Melvern
Alg
Kansas Avenue
Union Pacific
North Topeka
Whitaker
Recolver Smith
Atlntic & Pacine meilWay-thne
Santa Fe
Bank of Topeka
Lyon County
Emporia
Abilene
Topeka
Leedy
State House
Garfield Park
Providence
Lux Commission
Topeka Grain & Stock Exchange
Lux
Tenth
Christy , Company
Kansas City
McClellan Bishop
bridge + and
Rock Island
Stumsurt
Kan
Bishop
George Bishop
Bridge and Building Department
Quincy Street
Dolman
B. M. Field
Myrtle Coughlin
Field
De Reszke's Horses Sail to Poland From Lorillard Stud
Four thoroughbreds from the Lorillard stud are shipped from New York aboard the Atlantic transport Miesi stopl to Poland for Jean De Reszke. The horses include Dainty, The Sailor Prince mare line, and Princess Alice with two foals. A separate church petition circulates in Topeka to influence Bishop Millspaech over a canonical issue. A North Congregational church service features Rev. J. B. McClain preaching on Individual Responsibility for the Conversion of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorillard Stud
Poland
New York
London
Lorilard Stud
Jean de Resche
Dainty
Daisy
Attica
Sensation—Lima
Imagination
Uke
Sailor Prince
Perepsion
Princess Alice
Alice
Fontlac
Pontiac
de Reseke
Millspaieh
Church of the Good Shepherd
Dean Rodley
Topeka
North Concrecational
J. B. McClain
Tiosx Christian Endeavor
Welcom
Topeka social scene includes Miss Baker trolley party
Recent social notes from Topeka highlight Miss Nellie Bakers trolley party of about two hours starting from the transfer station Thursday evening. Chaperones included Miss Plora Mayo and several others. Guests from Emporia Leavenworth and nearby towns attended. later, Miss Baker hosted at her West Sixth Street home with lights, chairs, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neliie Baker
Plora Mayo
Mary
Fannie Moon
Guesie Puller
Joe Morgan
Rd Dennis
John Watera
C. C. Baker
Miss Baker
West Sixth Street
Misses Lottie Truitt
Emporia
Lotte Atchison
Leavenworth
Louise Henderson
Nettle Ware
Hazel Baldwin
Grace Atwood
Minnie McConnel
Eugenie McConnel
Luin Ewart
Alice Lakin
Roberta Akers
Olive Gundry
Amy ‘Crande
Bernice Fuller
Maud’ Mckithen
Este
George Allen
Roy Thompson
Samuel Lakin
Robert Pierce
Clinton Veal
Charles Lewis
Arthur Hudson
Fohingon Strickler
Dana Davis
Arthur Beard
Fred Wiser
Will Davis
Scott Lord
Edward Guild
George Snyder
Valentine Godard
Dan Clements
Collins
Grace
Steward
Lake View
Mr. Collins
John Collins
Homer Low
Ham
Hiton
Lillian Whitelock
Colorado
Suza Jewell
Pred Cole
Baby
W. N. West
Lyman Osborne
Chicago
Taee Hicks
Belle Thompson
Topeka Avenue
Henry Beerman
Odiswa
Lisuie Haslett
George P. Ashton
Helen Scott
Louis B Mackey
Philadelphia
James F. Scott
Sir Jackson Street
Oscar Woolverton
Olathe
Edna McClintock
Pittsburg
Vera Low
Livarmore
Lee Jones
Kansas City
AM. Puller
Gus Te
Bernice
Olive Gun
Santa Fe Anniversary Parade Plans Told by Railway Men
An executive Santa Fe anniversary committee, with members from the Railway Conductors, Locomotive Engineers, Firemen, Trainmen, and various departments, will run headquarters, organize a Santa Fe Day parade, and arrange speakers. Over $500 has been raised. displays, floats, and horse or mechanical floats are planned, with 40 to 50 floats likely and about 2,000 in material costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Fe
Railway Sevice
W. J. Hoxly Mitchell
Harry Griin
Brotherhood of Locomotive Maginess
James Thomas
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
William Robinson
Brotherhood of Raihway
RC. Scott
W. E. Car
General Office
Henry Worrall
Land Department of the Road
Mrr
George Bencock
Col. C. Ik. Holliday
Sante Pe
J. P. Ripley
George Hi
Eck
Surerounde
Santa Fe Day crowds to be accommodated statewide
A Santa Fe Day celebration plan states that a large crowd can be accommodated. An official note from General Manager Prey about the celebration was sent to heads of departments at division points across the state this week. Active preparation work is set to begin statewide by the end of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prey
North Topeka locals feature visitors and trades
North Topeka notes list visitors including Simon Lacey, A B Stretton, and L. Couper while family trips and social calls unfold. Ads mention picture frames, a five to six room home swap, and a bakery closing due to sickness. Church notices include services at Kaneas Avenue MB and North Christian church with missionary program details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roun
Simon
Lacey
Bia
A. B. Stretton
Rosaville
Cragust
Poathiice Rocen
North Topela
Ad. Heures
Care Journal
Postofice
Levi
Leavenworth
A. Starbird
Rapin
Wis
Teacotte Wolcott
Aishison
I. A. Ryer
John Sheetz
New Orleans
MS Couper
Wheaton
Ian
L. Couper
Delle
Bedich
Valley Fails
Goodrich
Indian Creek
Lulu Thompson
Kunsas City
Robert Sturrer
Meredith
Depuist
Rev Hutchinson
George Currier
St Louis
Denver
Col
Church of the Good Shepherd
Sun— Day School
F. H. Morgan
Taylor
Tivenlietle
Kan
Ave
North Topika
Cure Journal
Mt 104
Charles Anderson
Toler Ocean
Kansas City
Z. M. Grover
Osankie
T. E. Chandler
Kaneas Avenue
Kanshe Avenue
Neal & Clark
Taut
J. S Moras
West Gondor
Helen EB
Carl Buren
Semiia
Council Grove
Beulah Ming Leeman
Mra
Ty Mics Cire
Camel Grave
C. T. Shaetfer
Celeste Spabel
Minuros Street
Paolm
WL Sheetrer
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Pitcher
State Departments
Fort Soolt Appeals
Ft | Worth
B. Guard
Housel
Michenen
Baia
Hey
A. N. Lee
Nortin
Staaber
J.C
Postlethwaite
Dene Staterd
Mauketa
Bolye
Tf. D. Mo
Boyle
Jefferson
Jefferson County
Frank Shane
State Buard of Charities
Poplist
H. D. Butts
Democratic Central Committee
Company
Attorney Central
Tadee Poster
Iestate
Jeng
Ceraine
Alda
Eaee
DE Reszke
Bertha
Lona Fulmer
Monroe Street
Dr. Desrborn
Petroit
Dini Etotbe Tek Bey
S$ Alek Perie
Nashville
Tamu Pi
Geonen
Zoldsol
Social and Personal
H. A. Gul
Huntsville
M. V. Hill
Alfred
Barrett
Hill
John W. Shaffer
Barber Asphalt Paying
Haxved
Barnett
C.F. Menninger
J. Judd
Herman
Judd
Charles L. Wood
Grant Horde
William MacParran
Frank Edson
M. Gunther
Coultis
Tevis
Will Whiton
C. M. Gunther
Will Gunther
Charles Wolfe
Peoria
E. B. Whaley
Martie
Cleve—land
Gertrudy Whaley
George Conesteel
William Henderson
Like View
Henderson
Stedman
J. D. McMahan
Manhattan
D. J. Harding
Lawrence
Ed Colver
J.D. McMahan
Marjory Wheeler
J. P. Howe
Carrol Baker
C. 5
Baker
Mabel
Anna
Pearl Jones
P. L. Runkies
East
Grace Babcock
W. G. Pris
H. 4
Hammon
Ottawa
Vic
Lela
Lulu
Jessie McMahan
Lela Horde
Pauline Meyers
Ethel Cockerell
Roy Millice
Cephas Wingett
Lem White
Charlie Ostorn
Prank Burch
Anna White
Barraka
Africa
A. N. Zate
Clay Street
George Overmyer
Albert Curry
Robert Stout
Harry Bowen
Frank Beck
Earl Graham
George Barry
Elsie Uhl
Gardner
Johnson County
Horton
Uhl
C. W. Lyman
Taylor Street
Bir
TA. Strauss
Mir
Frank Tooth
George Shelton
Wiliam Hunter
H. E. Lyman
W. J. Crawford
E. L. Lyman
Lena Shelton
Earth Maine
Clara Rice
Charlotte Lyman
W. Lyman
Walter Crawford
Lacy Haus
Mary McGlorey
Bessie White
Ethel Butterfield
Ethel Frizgel
Florence Chaffee
Selma Beronits
Juanita Gage
Josie Jones
Lizele Carr
Eva Haas
Elsie Boon
Nettle Hoon
Eddie Garrie
Perlie Giving
Helen Bon
Anna Norris
Jesse Johnson
Lafayette Street
Veale
Vaytora
J. F. Daniele
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