No Hot Winds Report Across Kansas Regions
A weather notice reports extreme heat with 111 in the shade at Liz and 102 in Kansas City. Wind along lines is minimal with a southeast breeze in Nickerson but not damaging. Reports from Washington County are questioned. Santa Fe line notes only hot conditions and no damaging winds.
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J. M. Ramses
Tows
Peters Bid To Join Reformatory Board Sparks Turmoil
Disputed moves in Topeka center on Peters backing Hatch and pushing the governor toward naming Peters to the reformatory board. Peters reportedly instigated attacks on the old board, seeks a seat, and may influence the lineup alongside Edwin Taylor and others as the governor delays final appointment pending Peters’s possible agreement.
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Mr. Peters
Mr Peters
Seaator
Edwin Taylor
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T. J. O'Neil
Stambuloff Outrage Shocks Bulgaria and Prince Ferdinand
A Berlin dispatch notes the Stambuloff outrage linked to Bulgarian politics. Prince Ferdinand, incognito in the English quarter with detectives, fears for his life as Stambuloff’s death shocks independence prospects. M. Stambulof showing slight improvement. Also reports baseball results at Great Bend versus McPherson and local teams Sterling and Florence defeated.
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Prince Fardi_nand
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M. Stambulof
Dam delay sparks council action on Upper Dam project
Local officials accuse Upper Dam Company of missing the start date and say the franchise may be forfeited if work does not begin within the ordinance timeframe. Company reps cite no unforeseen issues in Chicago and pledge a summer dam build, potentially incurring higher costs if delays extend.
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Chicago
Bangs Day
City council faces anger at sidewalk condemnation decision
Residents protest after the sidewalk inspector condemned many walks while others in poorer condition were spared. Councilman Burgess reports condemned western avenue lots, Jackson street blocks 31 33 86 show missteps, and Dr. Righter laments his Huntoon Street walk flagged as condemned though in good repair. Councilman Drew prepares a list of allegedly unjust condemnations for review.
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Western Avenue
Jackson Street
Righter
Huntoon Street
East Fourth Street
Drew
Verdict in Callinan v Wilkerson Disposed by Jury
Four day trial in district court ends with verdict for defendant Callinan Co versus John M Wilkerson and Cunningham Bros. Disposition of the Columbian Tailoring Co valued around 2000 led to stock actions by Chicago creditors and a later transfer by Cunningham Bros of St Louis. The suit named Wilkerson but targeted Cunningham Bros in reality.
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Callinan & Co
John M. Willkerson
Cunningham Brox
Columbian Tailoring Company
Columbian Tailoring Co
Sanderson & Brown
Chicago
Cunningham Bros
SS Louis
Nn Attechment
Wilkerson
Gale Sweeps Michigan Fruit Belt Destroys Orchards
A July 17 special report from St Joseph and Renton Harbor describes a terrific gale in western Michigan with winds reaching 70 miles per hour. Numerous small buildings and forests suffer, thousands of bushels of apples pears and peaches are blown from trees, a heavy sea runs, and anxiety remains for small boats along the shore.
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Michigan
Tross
Dernorr
St Joseph
Renton Harbor
Joints Close at Dodge Under Prohibition Crackdown
County Attorney of Ford County shuts down every joint in Dodge under injunctions from Attorney General Dawes and J. M. Birkpatrick. The move comes amid strong anti prohibition sentiment, with officials pledging enforcement despite ambivalence toward the law.
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Donur Crry
Dawes
J. M. Birkpatrick
Ford County
Dodge
Cash for Dead Babes and Infant Life Insurance Scams
Kansas faces a crackdown as infant life insurance spreads amid five cent weekly premiums. Agents from Metropolitan Life target low income families, insuring children as young as under ten with payouts of 20 to 115 dollars upon death. Local cases cited include families of Walter and Clyde Jones and Lillie, Anna, and Ida Coleman. State Superintendent George T. Anthony calls for legislation to prohibit the practice, warning it risks child murder for insurance money.
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Topeka
Metropolitan Life of
New York
Kansas Avenue
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Damen L. Herron, Has Sit Agents At Work In the City, E L Frowe, T. M Gottings
P. P. Freisen
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J. J. Williams
H. Ik Lawinse
East Laurent Street
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Margaret Coleman
Lawrence Street
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Anna
Ida
Mra Miller
Tenth
Lawrence Streets
Bailey
East Tenth Street
Prudential Company
Sorf
George T. Anthony
Waller Case Probed. State Dept Dissatisfied
In Washington on July 17 acting Secretary Ades said the investigation into the John Waller case is far from satisfactory. He noted the country learned of Waller, a Kangaa citizen, being tried by a French court martial in Madagascar and sentenced to twenty one years, and that the department wired Consul Wetter for full details.
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Adee
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Kangaa
Madagascar
Conaul Wetter
Governor Morrill Faces Allegations At Hearing
Governor Morrill fights claims by Frank Herald’s camp as depositions are disputed. Quinton reads a demurrer alleging promises by Morrill to appoint officials. Morrill denies any such pledges. Witnesses describe voter registration troubles and governance clashes continue into the afternoon.
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Morrill
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A. B Quinton
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Godard
Arkansas
Charles S. Elliott
Republican County Central Committee
Brain Journal
Charles E Gault
County Central Committee
Neal Dow Welcomes Endeavor Delegates in Portland
Neal Dow spoke in Portland Maine to a hundred Christian Endeavor visitors from Ohio and Missouri at the Williston church birthplace of the society. Rev W F McAuley of Ohio presided and Dow was greeted with applause before addressing a ten minute welcome. Delegates departed at noon for Mount Washington on a special train.
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Portland
Porttaxp
Maine
Christian Endeavor
Ohio
Missouri
Boston
White Mountains
Williston Church
Endeavor Society
W. F. McAuley
Neal Dow
Mount Washington
Scalding on the Ericss on torpedo boat Ericreen
A burst steam pipe on the torpedo boat Ericreen in the harbor at 1 p.m. scalded five sailors New Loxvos Coan and Daly among the wounded who were rushed to the sailors hospital. Some may die from their injuries.
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Coan
Daly
Ericreen
Destructive Wind Rips Through Axpersox Indiana
Destructive wind and rain struck Axpersox Indiana on July 17 damaging trees roofs and small buildings. From Alexandria twelve miles away reports indicated further damage to a new business block and unroofed structures. The Big Four train arriving at 18 o'clock had smoking car glass shattered. East of Fortville a large tree toppled onto the track crashing into a car and breaking glass with no serious injuries reported.
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Alexandria
Fortville
Their Wives Helping Exciting Contest in the Southport Division
Crowds cheered Curzon and Leyland as their wives accompanied them in a lively campaign across Southport Lancashire. Bicyclists in party colors escorted each candidate's party, with a scrimmage reported when rival supporters clashed amid barrow spray and disorder. In Leeds west division Col North lauded Conservative prospects against Liberal Hubert Gladstone, while Harcourt supported West Monmouth temperance. Election totals at 3 pm showed Conservatives 203 Unionists 33 Liberals 50 McCarthyites 20 Parnellites 1 Labor 0. net Unionist gain 36.
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Mrs. Curzon
Naylor-Layland
Sir Herbert Naylor-Leyland
Sir Herbert
Lady Naylor- Leland
Leeds
Col. North
Hubert J. Gladstone
W. Gladstone
North
Mote Steps Down as Topeka Manager Amid unsettled finances
Mote resigns as manager of the Topeka baseball club and turns control to Dunn, the second baseman. He states he will stay with the state league but not handle local club operations, promising to pay back salaries using receipts until players are paid. State league managers met at Holton and elected umpires Philip Mayer Topeka Frank Miller Emporia W 8 Johnson Troy and Harry Reynolds Hulton. The Topeka team faces Kansas City in a game tomorrow.
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Coucher
Mote
Holton
Philip Mayer
Frank Miller
Emporia
Johnson
Troy
Harry Reynolds
Hulton
Kanasa City
Knight shoots friend in mistaken burglary alarm
In Brazi Indiana July 17 a famed lawyer Hon George A Knight fired at a man fleeing a noise at his home thinking a burglar was in the house. He wounded his best friend John Webbie county clerk in the abdomen. Doctors fear for Webbie’s life as the shooting shock grips the town.
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Thia City
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Webrie
Grover to stay at home and not visit Adirondacks
President Cleveland denies plans to travel to the Adirondack mountains and says he will remain at Gray Gables for some time. Mrs. Cleveland and the baby are reportedly doing well. In Kansas City, Behlits Brewing Agent Hermen L Mueller faces embezzlement charges with alleged defrauded amounts between 10,000 and 15,000 dollars.
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Bexzarps Bay
Associated Press
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Gray Gables
Holmes virtually confesses to Pitzell children murders
Bwindler Holmes alias Herman Mudgers reportedly admitted to the Toronto cellar killings of the Pitzell children during a two hour interview with district attorney staff. His lawyer claims an alibi, supported by his wife, Mrs Howard, though authorities doubt the assertion.
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Herman Mudgers
Toronto
Mra Howard
Forest
Franklin
Ind
Weather Outlook Conflicting As Jennings Reports Uncertain Tomorrow
Weather watch notes no reliable promise of cooler conditions. A 3 pm shade reading shows 6 dollars in the shade and 80 degrees at 7 am, with yesterday at 08 and later 100 at an unspecified hour. Winds remain hot and variable but unlikely to damage crops. barometer trends suggest mixed regional impact with showers in Davenport Havre Pueblo and Bismarck.
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Jennings
Mr. Jennings
Enue
Wyoming
Kansas
Mississippi River
Iowa
Minnesota
Davenport
Havre
Pueblo
Bismarck
Wreck on Santa Fe Bridge Buries Workers in Monument
A Santa Fe freight derailed through a bridge at Monument Colorado burying Albert Cooper and several workers from the Santese bridge gang. The death toll is unreported as twenty cars lie scattered over the victims.
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Times
Monument
Cola
Bante Fe
Mra
Albert Cooper
Ex-Premier Stambuloff’s condition worsens in Sofia
Doctors say there is no hope of recovery for ex-Premier Stambuloff as Bulgarian authorities offer 19,000 francs for his attackers. The failed assassination at Sofia has unsettled Bulgaria and raised expectations the eaters question will be reopened.
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Stambuloff
Constantixurix
Sofia
Bulgaria
Police and Mail Driver Arrests Spark Postings
Police arrested the mail wagon driver for reckless driving as he hurried to the depot. A U S marshal later arrested police for interfering with the United States mail and the hearing was postponed. Dispatch lists names and events from Syracuse and New York, with notes on amateur oarsmen and a church fundraiser threatened with force if held.
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Ciscrssatt
Tate
United States
Meeting to Initiate Silver Knights of America
A meeting to initiate the Silver Knights of America will be held at Lincoln Poet bail Thursday evening July 25. Stock listings show Atchison 1014 B and Q 86 percent St Paul 6834 RL 715g Chicago Gas 52h Mo Pac 3 Luger 11014 U P 1514 W U 9144 Rdg 1834. Subscribe for the Daily Star Journal.
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