Charles Martin of Salina Installed in Secretary of State Office
Charles Martin of Salina, former clerk for the Republican state central committee and winter House clerk, was today installed in a clerkship in the secretary of state office. A letter from B K Bruce led to this change, with W C Hills moved to a drafting post in the state architect’s office. The note also covers mileage law adjustments and recent treasury figures and new charters filed with the secretary of state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. Brace Doe
Charles Martin
Salina
Republican State Central Committee
Secretary of State
Martin
Edwards
B .K. Bruce
Leavenworth
Edwarda
Bruce
W. C. Hills
State House Notes and Kaneas Governor Nominations
There are said to be twenty eight Pop ulints in Kaneas who are anxious to be nominated for governor next year. The time has expired for counties to file claims for property taxation. Allen county was the only county to do so. Lawyer J. A. Smith of Kansas City appeals Charles Cary of Knogss City case to the supreme court. Cary convicted of second degree murder. Sons of the American Revolution plan their quarterly meeting tomorrow at 2 pm in the State Historical Society. Public invited. papers read are of interest.
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Kaneas
Allen County
J. A. Smith
Kansas City
Charles Cary
Knogss City
Kansas
Supreme Court
Cary
Sons of the American Revolution
State Historical Society
Silver Knights organize Topeka temple meeting July
The Work of Organization Going Forward in Topeka as J J Tatt leads a meeting with July Republicans to form the first temple against a gold standard. Speakers include J G Waters A B Jetmore and Pi Coney at Fifth and Jefferson Thursday evening for Sante Fe shop den. Initiation at Lincoln Post ball July 18.
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Topaka
J. J. Tatt
Topeka
Silver Knights of America
Anccess
Firet
Fifth and
Jefferson
J. G. Waters
DG Titimeon
A. B. Jetmore
Pi. Coney
Lincoln Post
Long John Miller on trial for shooting craps at J K Jones building
The 56 year old Miller, described as tall and in bad company, faced a Lee County court after a craps game was busted by two policemen near the Columbian building. Miller claimed poverty and attempted to explain his presence as practicing guitar. Police testimony contradicted him. Miller was fined $25 and accomplices were found guilty with appeals possible.
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Long Jobin
Miller
Lee Court
Long Jon
S Ble Tower
Little Towers
Mose Lytton
Huw Youngman
Chas Johnson
Jake Morrison
J. K
Bird
Ferry
Gardiner
Gaines, Ward
Pinkston
A M.thomas
No Trace of Bonney Hidden in Mileage Book Mystery
Louis Besxo Indiana July 1 4 Walter Bonney missing since a 1894 Kansas trip. A photog journeyman linked to a Kansas City firm vanished after sending $300 in remittances and leaving a valise with clothing. The only lead is an unused mileage book sold in Denver, suggesting murder for the money he carried.
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Louis Besxo
Ind
Walter Bonney
James Bonney
South Bend
Kunsan City
Old Mexico
Kaveas City
Bonney
Denver
Takes Kennedy's Store Under Chattel Mortgage
P G Noel has taken charge of the arena drug store after assuming control of stock worth 3000 under a chattel mortgage. The store, formerly owned by W Kennedy, is described as one of the finest in the city. A liquor permit dispute with Probate Judge Wood remains pending in district court.
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P.G. Noel
Arena
Noel
W. #. Kennedy
Bir
Kennady
Doctors Link Suicide Epidemic to Mental Illness and Social Strain
In Topeka doctors debate causes behind rising death by own action reports. They cite insanity, marital ills, economic distress, and contagion effects as drivers. Dr Ward, Dr Sheldon, and others discuss moral judgment, available remedies, and the role of societal pressures in triggering suicides amid hard times.
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Topeka
M. B Ward
Sam
Topeks
E Sheldon
L. H. Munn
J. &. Hibben
California Forest Fires Threaten Vacaville Area
A vast countryside near Vacaville Cal is engulfed by an uncontrollable blaze sweeping through farms. Reports say the fire rapidly grows in size and moves toward the town as volunteers head out to halt its spread.
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California
Sacnamesto
Cal
Vacaville
Battles Reported in Cuba With Details Suppressed
A Havana dispatch to World says great battles have occurred recently on the island but particulars are withheld. Rumors suggest a Spanish column of over a thousand men under Gen. Suares Valdes was defeated by a larger insurgent force.
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Cuba
New Yor
Havana Caye
Suares Valdes
Outlaws Use Women as Shields During 20 Hour Siege
Sheriff’s posse near Sheridan trapped Yeager gang of horse thieves after a 20 hour siege. The outlaws, five men, forced two women to walk as shields and fired on pursuers before escaping into Glass Mountain country known as The Boot. Posse efforts continue as recruitment increases and horses and arms were seized. Jacob L Mitchener dies aged 83 at Kansas City. Frank B Mitchener, local livestock manager, noted. William Brossean, linked to murder of Dr Horace N Pope, sentenced to 25 years in Jackson prison.
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Hexnesst
Sheridan
Wankomis
Colt
Glass Mountain
the Boot
Jacob L. Mitchener
Denn
Kansas
Ciow
Firet Beef
Kansas City
Mr. Mitchener
Frank B. Mitchener
Chicago Livestock Commission
Gray
Detroit
Wm. Brossean
Nellie Pope
Horace N. Pope
Jackson
Claim on London site stirs ridicule in Ontario
Captain Lamothe of Alton Illinois asserts his ancestor leased the London Ontario site in 1708. Local records dismiss the claim as preposterous, noting the earliest documented reference to 820. City officials see no basis for the purported lease or date.
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Lamothe of
Alton
Tilt
London
Ontario
Lonnox
Ont
Lamothe
Ila
City of
Focal
Saloons Closed. 32 Kegs of Beer Poured Out in Coffeyville
Special to the Star from Coffeyville Kansas reports that county attorney acting under Gov Morrill order closed saloons and club houses. A jointist received a shipment of keg beer which was seized and the contents of thirty-two eight-gallon kegs were poured into the gutter.
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Coffeyville
Kansas City
Kun
Goy. Morrill
John L Sullivan to challenge Corbett or Fitzsimmons winner
Harrrax Nova Scotia July 16 After a Sullivan performance before 6000 spectators last night he announced he would challenge the winner of the Corbett Fitzsimmons fight. Stage held up by highwaymen Portland Oregon July 16 Special from Oregon City says two men boarded the Whitwort Springs stage nine miles from the city yesterday. Henry Mattoon the driver and a passenger were robbed of about 50 dollars.
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Harrrax
N.S
John L Sullivan
John L
Portland
Ore
Oregon City
Pune
Wihoit Springs
Mallee
Henry Mattoon
Pinser
Swedish Republicans Address by Frank Nelson in Lindsborg
The Scandinavian Republican club met at the courthouse despite heat and the president’s absence. A. C. Lindee Hes. D.C Tillomon presided. Prof. Frank Nelson of Lindsborg spoke on Americanism and nationalism, praised as a credit to Swedish people, and his earnest address drew frequent applause.
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Frank Nelson
Lindsberg
Kan
Scandinavian Republican Club
Court House
Charles Swanson
A. C. Lindee Hes
D.C
Nelson Ie
Misdeeds and Misdoers in Morning Police Court
Court notes report a mix of petty offenses and rough conduct in the police court. Vincent Lane and Johnny Carraher, 15, were arrested while fishing for grub worms in the street. Emert Brown faced a theft charge over trousers but was discharged after circumstantial evidence. Mia Saunders, known local figure, fined $10 for street walking. Janitor Gene Perriman fined $3 for an assault on W. B. Grant during a haymarket fight. Two youths fined $3 each for a street game.
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Vincent Lane
Johnny Carraher
Madison Street
Emert Brown
Brown
Mia” Saunders
Yuse By
Shela
Gene Perriman
W. B. Grant
Haymarket
Grant
State printer offers to buy Breeze for 1000 dollars
J. K. Hudson editor of the Capital says he offered the Breeze owners 1000 dollars to quit publishing the state paper. He argued the Capital should be official paper and could handle supreme court syllabi, adding there is nothing for the Capital now and a rival out of the way would help. He stated he would let the Breeze owners dispose of their material.
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Etreeze
J. K. Hudson
Capital
Breeze
State Journal
Hudson
Thad
Supreme Court
First Death Sentence for Woman Executed by Electricity
Marie Barberi was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Dominico Cataldo after he left her. If the verdict stands she will be the first woman executed by electrocution in New York, with appeals and potential governor clemency proceedings noted.
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Me Barberi
New York
Marie Barberi
Dominico Cataldo
Hatch Wants It Destren Reinstated At Hutchinson
Captain H Hateh former superintendent of the Hutchinson reformatory travels to Topeka amid dispute over his ouster. He claims Governor Morrill pressed for the old board’s removal and would seek reinstatement with a hearing on pending charges, asserting innocence and readiness to prove the accusations false.
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Hatch
Mra. Hatch
Buchan Named Master in Rochester Brewery Suit
Ex state Senator W J Buchan appointed master in the Rochester brewery case filed today in the United States circuit court Topeka Kansas City Missouri against the Inter State National Bank Kansas City Kansas. The large brewery dispute involves over 60000 and stems from the war with the beer trust.
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Rochester Brewery
Williams
W. J. Buchan
Kansas City
Inter-State National Bank
Kaas City
Kansas
The
Beer Trust
United States Circuit Court
Topeka
Heat Wave Paralyses Topeka Nights and City Life
Sweeping heat kept residents awake as temperatures neared 100 degrees, with reports of sleepless nights, dogs panting in shade, and limited relief from two sources of comfort. Topeka police intervened to rest a wilted team, while citizens sought shade and ice as records showed the hottest night of the season. Local forecast predicted cooler weather soon plus continued fair conditions.
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Mercury
Topeka
Jennings
Reoly
Heston Kausac Avenue
Bank of Topeka
Jose
Thera
Iva
Mr. Jennings
Kansas
Sioux City
Iowa
Colorado
Arkansas
Minnesota
Oxlshotma
Missouri
Dakotas
Wyoming
Montana
Land
Havre
Ex-Congressman Cable predicts Cleveland third term stance
In an interview PontLasp Oregon July 16 ex congressman Ben Cable says Cleveland will not run if nominated and will clarify his position at the proper time. He doubts silver support at the next Democratic convention with Morrison favored by Sinanoid delegation. Breidenthal leaves for Chicago to attend Horr Harvey debate. Also notes birth of Willie Bartos nine, a boy from 219 East Eleventh, and a boy's arm injury from a fall at Twelfth and Washington. Santa Fe round trip $29.25 posted.
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Ore
Ben I. Cable
Iinoia
Cleveland
Cable
William R Morrison
State Bank
Breidenthal
Chicago
Frank E. Smith
East Eleventh
Willie Bartos
Twelfth
Washington
Hibben
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